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HEALTHY HAIR DIYS
Read more →There are plenty of ways of keeping your hair in its best possible shape in between salon appointments. When it's so easy why not try some DIY? Below are 3 simple do-it-yourself solutions that are effective and super straight forward!
THE ALL ROUNDERAn egg mask is probably the easiest at home mask you can do - just one ingredient! Eggs are great for the hair as the fatty yolks moisturise while the egg white acts to remove dirt and oil. Use enough to cover the whole scalp and leave on for 20 minutes. Make sure to use cold water when rinsing - you wouldn't want that egg getting too hot!THE DEEP TREATMENTIf you're in need of a deep condition, mix together two parts coconut oil to one part olive oil. If you have any on hand, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil such as peppermint oil. Leave on for at least 30 minutes under a shower cap and once finished shampoo and condition with warm water as normal. Your hair will be extra moisturised and glossy.THE CLARIFYING SHAMPOOIf you're in need of a good clarifying shampoo to get rid of excess product build up, salt is the ingredient you are after! Mix one part salt to one part shampoo and you will get your hair extra squeeky clean!If you haven't already, check out our post on breaking your bad hair habits to keep your hair in tip top condition. -
SECOND DAY SOLUTION
Read more →A messy bun is a great style to try on second day hair. If your hair is freshly washed we recommend a product like Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray or Sachajuan Spray Wax to give some added texture and grip to the hair, before letting it air dry.To achieve this low messy bun separate the hair into two halves, ommitting the front sections of hair. Take your two large sections and tie them into a knot at the nape of your neck. Continue to knot for the length of the hair and when finished, use several bobby pins to secure the knot. Take the front sections previously left out, and knot them under your messy bun, pinning them underneath. If you wish to do so, gently pull at pieces of the knot to loosen it. Finish of the look with hairspray to help keep the hair in place.
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TEASE ME
Read more →Who doesn't love a bit of volume! We find that hair is easier to tease when it's got a bit of grit to it, so before blow waving we like to use the SACHAJUAN Volume Cream. A little goes a long way with this product so we just use a small amount in damp hair, concentrating at the roots. SACHAJUAN Volume Cream protects the hair from heat damage without weighing it down.
Once dry, tease the roots with a fine comb or teasing brush. Do this in sections, working your way from bottom to top, and spraying each section with hairspray as you go. We recommend using a lightweight hairspray such as Sebastian Shaper Zero Gravity. Tame any flyaways with a final spray and lightly comb the hair into place.
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MAKE IT MESSY
Read more →A great alternative to a regular braid is the fishtail braid. It's a style that looks elaborate and elegant whether its done perfectly pristine or messy and grungy. We think the messy version below is a great modern take on the fishtail braid that would look amazing for any occasion.
This look is great with freshly washed or second day hair. If you find your hair slips easily when clean, we recommend adding some Davines Volume Boosting Mousse into your damp hair after towel drying for some texture and volume.1. This fishtail braid has been started by wrapping a section of hair around the pony at the nape of the neck. If it's easier for you, tie it into a ponytail before you begin the braid, as you can use this technique to hide the hairtie. Secure the sections with bobby pins.2. Do a fishtail braid with the remaining hair. Divide the hair into two large sections by parting it in the middle. Take a small amount of hair from the far end of the left section. Pull it over the left section, and join it to the underside of the right section.3. Repeat on the other side. Take a small amount of hair from the far end of the right section, pull it over the right section and join it to the underside of the left section.4. Repeat down the braid. Use the same thickness each time to keep a tidy, even look or mix it up for an edgier, messy take.5. Once secured with a clear rubber band or bobby pins, go through and pull out small sections of the braid to achieve the messy look.6. To polish the look, we like to add a spritz of shine spray such as Sebastian Halo Mist. -
THE CURL BIBLE
Read more →This is too good not to post! We are in love with the way that The Beauty Department has put together this clever how-to for all types of curls.
"In this post, we’re only using a 1″ barrel curling iron because this isn’t about iron size, it’s about curl method and what type of curl each technique produces. Okay, let’s make a “Curl Catalogue”, shall we?"
"You start at the top or middle and inch your way down. It’s so easy and quick. You also get a little extra hold when you start from the middle or top because you’re applying iron heat directly to that portion of the hair, which will help so much with hold. I specifically love this because if you have any frizz, the clamp, which is also hot, presses the hair to seal both sides, unlike a wand where you would have one side open (but we’ll get to that below)."
"This is one of my least favorite curling methods for anyone with bob length or longer, and it’s usually the one we’re taught first by our sisters, aunts, grandmas, moms, best friends, etc… when we’re young. You’d think it would make sense to start at the bottom and curl upward, but curling from the ends up puts most of the heat on the ends and very little on the middle which is where we need it most. Long run, this just dries out your ends and curl will fall out much quicker than it will if you use the “middle to ends” method up top. This curl is bottom heavy and will tend to make anything longer than bob length hair look super “triangular”. Know who this IS great for though– women with short hair who want a fuller “roller set” look."
"If you like the look of the “Ends to Middle” method above but find that it doesn’t hold, or if you want that Old Hollywood glam vibe, try this one! Curl your hair, then set it with a setting clip and let it cool until all of the heat is gone and the hair is cold to the touch. I still like to start in the middle and inch my way down to the ends so that I can apply direct iron heat to the middle of the hair instead of just frying the ends until the middle gets hot enough. But when you set it and let it cool, you have a much higher chance of it holding the way you want it to."
"Hello, heaven. These are the best for shorter hair because you can control where you put the dips + bumps much more than you can with a curling iron. Flat iron waves can be done on any length of hair. It takes a while to learn, but once you get the hang of it, it’s so easy and fast."
"This is an amazing technique for all our natural texture girls or anyone who wants to spend a day away from their naturally curly hair. I have some clients who have beautiful natural curl, but every once in a great while they want to have curling iron waves, too! Using a flat iron to curl means you’re pressing the hair from both sides, eliminating puffiness or chance of frizz while you curl. It’s not something I recommend doing every day, but more on occasion. Pressing heat into your hair from both sides with a powerful flat iron every day could cause dryness, in my opinion. But then again so can any hot tool so just be mindful! If you don’t need the additional heat, then try the curling iron method at the top “Curling Middle to Ends”."
"Okay, the WAND! People love a wand. The best thing about a wand is that you’re going to get lots of volume. There’s nothing pressing on the other side (like a clamp) so the hair can stay full even while being curled. In other words, it’s not being “smashed” against the hot barrel. With this method, you can see that the hair is being wrapped flat against the barrel with no twisting. The effect is a very patterny curl once it’s brushed out. This is my favorite for fine hair who wants voluminous waves! To keep the hair flat against the iron, you’ll have to adjust your hands each time you go around the iron, otherwise the hair will naturally want to twist around the barrel. Practice with the wand off first!"
"Wand way number 2! Love this for anyone trying to refine a natural curl. Twist the hair before you wrap it. Not super tight, and make sure you twist the direction of the natural curl pattern. Wrap it around the wand, release, and then gently pull and fatten it up with your fingers. I love this because the pattern, much like natural curl, isn’t exact. It’s a little tighter in one spot and a little looser in another. This is great for wavy girls who have an unruly patch of frizz."
"This method is going to give you a more “boho-y” look all over. You’ll get a curling iron-like pattern up top and loose, tousled waves at the bottom. I love this for super long hair or anyone with really thick hair. Start by flat-wrapping at the top, then when you get to the middle, don’t let go of the hair, just keep wrapping and it will naturally coil."
"Last but not least, the mermaid-making 3-prong iron. This is also called a waving iron. You can definitely see the pattern it makes. It’s almost like a larger, rounder crimper. Whenever I used this, I like to switch up my angles. So for example– I will press it perfectly horizontal and then move down a section and do it slightly diagonal. This makes the pattern look a little more natural and breaks up the crimped look. I would use this if I was attending a beach wedding and wanted to channel Daryl Hannah from Splash."
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THE TEXTURED PONY
Read more →A quick and simple way to amp up your ponytail is to add some texture. We like using either a texturizing spray or volumizing powder to add some oomph! We then backcomb the pony for extra volume. To add a feminine touch, take a small section from the bottom of your ponytail and wrap around your hairtie, securing underneath it with a bobby pin.
