Extreme Heat Hair Alert – Part 2 of 2

Posted on: July 25th, 2012

The Top Knot

Hot, humid, sticky weather… not the best beauty forecast. While part of you is thinking of surrendering your fashion look and just going with whatever hairstyle keeps you cool, the reality is that you have to find a way to at least look amazing while getting into work before your hair has a total meltdown.

A heat alert rule of thumb; as long as your hair is touching your skin you will manufacture more heat which will produce more frizz, so keep it up and off of your neck. Here is an idea that keeps the hair off of your neck for a much needed cool down.

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GET THE LOOK:

  1. Ponytail: Gather hair into a high ponytail.  You want to have a bit of a dishevelled finish so don’t pull your hair super tight or smooth.
  2. Add texture: After you have secured it with an elastic, add a dash of Dream Waves Beach Spray to the pony; you want to add a bit of texture so that the hair’s natural movement is showcased. Use your fingers to move it through the hair.
  3. Add more texture: To add a bit more texture you can use your fingers to tease your hair; this adds dimension without a finished look. Hold the ponytail up and “rake” your fingers towards the base of the pony.  In essence your fingers are the brush. This will add texture.
  4. Bun it: Once this is finished take the ponytail and loosely wrap it around the base of the ponytail in a circular motion, adding bobby pins to hold it in as you go.

It’s the instant cool answer to the sweltering heat.

CHECK OUT OUR MESSY HIGH BUN VIDEO TUTORIAL! http://youtu.be/Eq91_4DNWRM

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Extreme Heat Hair Alert – Part 1 of 2

Posted on: July 19th, 2012

The Braided Bun

Remember in the middle of that wicked cold snap a few months ago when you where thinking “bring on the heat!”  Who says you don’t get what you ask for.

There is just one rule in the extreme heat hair alert… keep it off of your neck!  As long as your hair is touching your skin you will manufacture more heat which will produce more frizz (we call this school of thought “fashion science”).

Here are a couple of ideas that keep you cool while looking hot.

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GET THE LOOK:

Two modern ways to wear this bun: 1) low at the back or 2) high up (shorter haired hotties should go with the first bun).

  1. Add texture: Take freshly washed hair (keep it damp), spray it with Dream Waves Beach Spray for a bit of texture (this makes it easier to manipulate) and draw it into a ponytail. Wrap it tightly with a covered elastic which will help to keep your hair protected from breakage. You can smooth the hair with a bit of Moisture Gloss Daily Drops to give it high shine.
  2. Camouflage: Cover the elastic by taking a little section of hair, wrapping it around the elastic and pinning it after it is wrapped. This way it has a polished finish.
  3. Braid it: Braid the ponytail (a regular braid is fine for this) and if you want something a bit more exotic looking try fishtail braiding it before you pin it up. Once finished add another elastic on the end to stop it from unravelling, twist it around the base of the ponytail and pin in place.

Not only will this keep you fresh, it gives you “cool cred”!

CHECK OUT OUR BRAIDED BUN VIDEO TUTORIAL! http://youtu.be/rja0NYJ9x1A

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Très Chic Scarf Hair Part 5 of 5

Posted on: June 21st, 2012

URBAN CHIC

 

We love old school glamour and the scarf is a timeless classic way to get the look. It adds a bit of extra flair so that your hair looks ‘put together’, not ‘thrown together’, even on those pesky bad hair days. Marc Anthony shares an ‘Urban Chic’ way to incorporate a scarf into your spring and summer mane. 

 

Perfect for hot summer days at work. This look works best with a bit of movement, so you’ll need to do a full blowout first.

The Hair

  • To get more fullness try Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream  or Salon Expert Volumizing Blowout Cream, which not only creates volume but also adds a ton of shine.
  • Use a round brush to get extra body as you blow dry, especially the root area.
  • Add a bit of waves at the ends with an extra large barrel curling iron.
  • Gently gather hair to the side and hold in place with a covered elastic band.

 

The Scarf

  • Fold the scarf into a loose 2” – 3” STRIP.
  • Hold the scarf over the elastic band and tie it tightly into a knot.
  • Create a bow to your liking, fluffing the bulb of the bow to your preferred size. Leave the tails hanging loosely.

‘That’s a wrap’ on Urban Chic.

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Très Chic Scarf Hair Part 4 of 5

Posted on: June 12th, 2012

EVENING OUT

 

We love old school glamour and the scarf is a timeless classic way to get the look. It adds a bit of extra flair so that your hair looks ‘put together’, not ‘thrown together’, even on those pesky bad hair days. Marc Anthony shares an ‘Evening Out’ way to incorporate a scarf into your spring and summer mane. 

 

This elegant scarf technique will add some distinction to your evening up-do. The look definitely needs some curl.

 

 

The Hair

  • After blowing hair out spray Salon Expert Color Shine Hairspray and use a large barrel curling iron to curl hair all over.
  • Once hair is all curled gently run your fingers through with a bit of Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Treatment to add shine and break up the curls a bit.
  • Bobby pin hair up loosely; start at the sides and work to the back leaving the front for last.
  • Play with the front to pull curls back further or leave them towards the front.

 

The Scarf

  • Once hair is pinned up twist the scarf into a THIN ROPE.
  • Pin one end behind the ear (tucking it into the hair) and weave the other end in and out of your curly up-do.
  • Once finished pin the other end ensuring it is tucked in and hidden. With a few bobby pins look for loose pieces and secure them in.
  • Once you have the scarf firm you can go through with your fingers and tug slightly here and there to add some volume to the bits of scarf poking through.

 

‘That’s a wrap’ on an Evening Out.

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Très Chic Scarf Hair Part 3 of 5

Posted on: June 5th, 2012

BOHO HIPSTER

 

We love old school glamour and the scarf is a timeless classic way to get the look. It adds a bit of extra flair so that your hair looks ‘put together’, not ‘thrown together’, even on those pesky bad hair days. Marc Anthony shares a ‘Boho Hipster’ way to incorporate a scarf into your spring and summer mane. 

 

 

 

Simple is best sometimes. Nothing adds to espadrilles and a summer frock like a scarf tied and left hanging. Whether hair is straight or waved this double knot will keep your hair out of your eyes while keeping all eyes on you.

 

 

The Hair

  • If going straight, make it as sleek as possible. Try a hot tools spray like Style Straight Iron Shine Flat Iron Spray to protect your tresses as you iron them out. You’ll also get so much shine that the sun will need shades.
  • If you prefer a more relaxed summer wave, use a texturizing spray like Dream Waves Beach Spray. Even if your hair is naturally straight it will amplify it into a fresh beachy texture, which works so well with this hipster look.

 

The Scarf

  • Fold the scarf lengthwise over and over into a 2” – 3” STRIP.
  • Gently pull hair up and secure it with a wide jaw clip to keep it out of the way while you tie the scarf.
  • Tie the scarf ensuring the double knot is on the left or right allowing the ‘ribbons’ to hang over the shoulder.
  • We suggest two bobby pins to secure the scarf – one on each side behind the ears – to help keep this look without worrying about your band sliding off.

 

‘That’s a wrap’ on Boho Hipster

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Très Chic Scarf Hair Part 2 of 5

Posted on: May 29th, 2012

SAIL AWAY

  

We love old school glamour and the scarf is a timeless classic way to get the look. It adds a bit of extra flair so that your hair looks ‘put together’, not ‘thrown together’, even on those pesky bad hair days. Marc Anthony shares a ‘Sail Away’ way to incorporate a scarf into your spring and summer mane. 

 

 

This classic look can work at the beach or as you dance the night away under the summer stars. To keep it looking new we suggest not tying it overly tight – loose works best for this.

The Hair

 

The Scarf

  • Fold the scarf over into a TRIANGLE and place it where you would like it to sit on your head.
  • Once you are happy with the placement use two large clips and pin the scarf where it sits best so you can fuss with the knot without it moving the scarf.
  • Once satisfied with the knot remove the clips and leave the ends down and loose. Voila mademoiselle le pirate.

 

‘That’s a wrap’ on Sail Away.

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Très Chic Scarf Hair Part 1 of 5

Posted on: May 25th, 2012

CITY ROMANCE

 

We love old school glamour and the scarf is a timeless classic way to get the look. It adds a bit of extra flair so that your hair looks ‘put together’, not ‘thrown together’, even on those pesky bad hair days. Marc Anthony shares a ‘City Romance’ way to incorporate a scarf into your spring and summer mane. 

 

A pretty way to stay fresh this summer. It is practical, cool and visually pretty. It works so well with a fringe, but can look equally pretty with hair all pulled back off the face.

 

 

The Hair

  • This look works for all hair types. If you like a smooth finish blow hair out with a round brush and bye.bye.Frizz Blow Dry Cream.
  • If you prefer to stay curly, loosen the curls so that when pulled back it still creates a soft look. Apply Blow Dry Cream and stretch out the curls with your fingers as you apply heat with a blow dryer.
  • Pull hair back into a ponytail and twist into a tight knot, finishing the top of your hair with some Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Treatment for a bit of sheen.

 

The Scarf

  • Fold the scarf over in an ACCORDIAN like manner.
  • Bobby pin one end against the knot and continue to pin at random intervals until you reach the end. Fluff as needed. 

‘That’s a wrap’ on City Romance.

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What’s the perfect cut for your face shape?

Posted on: May 30th, 2011

It was once said that oval was the only face shape to have. Those days are long gone and diversity is what makes a woman beautiful.

Tip: If you are curious about the shape of your face the simplest way to find out is to pull all of your hair back and while looking in the mirror outline your reflection with lipstick lightly.

All cuts do not necessarily suite all people. In addition to your personal style and hair type, your face shape has a lot to do with the cut you choose. Here are some simple guidelines.

ROUND

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This shape is even through the eye, cheek and upper jaw area. A fringe can work as long as they are longer with a side sweep. A full fringe will shorten your face while widening the sides; a no no for this face type. Layers that swing out all over are also not recommended as they trick the eye outward. You want the eye to look down, not out. Instead, try layers that add a bit of volume and are a bit wispy towards the ends.

SQUARE

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This shape is quite similar to round, with a stronger jaw and forehead area.If you like a shorter look, ensure your stylist adds body from the ears up tapering the cut slightly toward the ends. A longer bob with distressed ends would be a good choice as it would add a bit of volume on top and give a flattering narrowing look down past the jaw line. Longer hair can really flatter this face shape.

OVAL

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This face is balanced allowing for a greater variation of looks. At one point this was the face shape to have, though modern ideas of beauty allows for so many variations on this. Almost any cut can work with this shape.

RECTANGLE

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This shape is similar to oval but longer and with stronger lines. It can tend to pull slightly long and narrow at times. Centre parts will give the illusion of length and are not a good idea for this face shape. If you like your hair a bit longer, volume or a bit of a wave is a good idea. If you like it shorter a fringe is perfect no matter what style you chose. Having a stronger jaw line is actually a good thing with a bit of soft layers around the upper areas of the face.

DIAMOND

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This shape is widest in the cheekbone area. A fringe can work well to balance the wider cheekbone as will soft broken layers around the jaw. Avoid cuts that are wide at cheek area and end too far above the jaw line. Most women would kill for amazing cheekbones so consider yourself blessed.

HEART

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A heart shape is wider at the forehead vs. the jaw line. Depending on how narrow the jaw line is this face can carry a straight fringe. A bit of a side sweep will always work. A cut that swings out a bit helps to balance the jaw area vs. one that narrows down tightly.

TRIANGLE

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This shape is wider at the jaw line vs. the forehead. Avoid cuts that are shorter than your jaw, as this will give a wider finish. It is best to keep away from any cuts that mimic your face shape, longer layers that lay softly around the face will look better than layers that flip out, adding the illusion of width.

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Short hair – to cut or not to cut?

Posted on: May 24th, 2011

Summer is just around the corner. Suddenly your neck is a viable fashion accessory option. What beats the heat better than a charming little pixie cut – so Audrey; so ingénue; so fresh.

When thinking of cutting this short, think about the full 360-degree look. What does your profile look like? Do your ears pop out? Is your nose strong? Do you have a flat area in the back of your head?

To get an idea of what it would look like before making the cut, slick your hair all back while it is wet and, using a clip, keep it out of the way. Using a secondary mirror do a bit of a “walkthrough” of your head shape (or snap a couple of pics with your mobile).

Here is a rough guide to cutting your hair off.

· If your hair is super fine, cutting it short will not make it full. Be prepared to have daily maintenance.

· If your hair is super curly, be prepared to go really short – it’s the only way it will sit easily.

· If your face leans towards a round/square shape think about leaving bit of wisps around your face to soften the line.

· If you have a high forehead, leave the fringe a bit longer and draped over to one side.

· To soften a hard profile, leave a bit of wisps at the back of the hairline as well. This softens the forehead, neck, jaw and nose if needed.

A good stylist will tweak the cut, making it perfect for your head and face; leaving you ready for your Halley Berry close up. Vive sexy, short, carefree summer hair.

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Oscar Hair: Sandra Bullock – Messy Bun

Posted on: March 25th, 2011

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images

Her messy bun worked because it was not tight or overly contrived. She has left her hair natural with that great wave and then pulled it up for a very modern finish. Sandra has a face that looks best when we can see the shape and this look does that easily by framing it perfectly.

1. All hair types can wear this look however, straight hair works best when it is slightly curled to add a bit of texture. Blow dry with Strictly Curls™ Curl Booster to add some texture.

2. We suggest using a large barrel curling iron and haphazardly curling sections in opposite directions. The idea here is to build texture for the up-do so perfection is not necessary.

3. Once done gently and loosely pull hair back and place it in a ponytail at the occipital bone.

4. Softly twist hair into a messy bun and pin into place. The idea here is to not lose the naturalness of the overall look.

5. Finish with a good spray of Pro Finish Ultimate Hold Hairspray to keep it in place all night.

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