Salon Styling

1. I can never style my hair they way my stylist does it or how do I style it in different ways?

Wow, if we had a $1 for every time we were told this, the whole industry would be retired! Without a doubt, this is probably the single biggest challenge that women face every single day. First off, we are professionals and we do this everyday. Second, styling someone else’s hair is much easier due to the fact we have full use of our arms and can access all areas of the head. That all being said, you must be patient and practice. It is highly unlikely that it will come out right the first time or even by the tenth! Practice makes perfect. Ask your stylist how to section, what tools are they using, what products do they recommend, and how do I get to those hard to reach areas. When all else fails, ask your stylist for a blowdry lesson. This way, you can work through the style under the supervision and guidance of your stylist and they can show you all the little tricks. Here’s a checklist for creating a great style at home.

Cleanse and condition with professional products. Today’s technology in shampoo and condition is truly remarkable. Depending on your desired style, whether it’s curly, straight, fine or damaged, we probably have a shampoo and conditioner designed just for it.

Remove excess moisture. Apply proper styling products and use the correct amount. All to often, products are over used. More doesn’t always mean better!

Choose your desired tools. Whatever brush that works best for you is the right tool! Clients often get hair tangled around a round brush. Don’t be frustrated. Sometimes it can be solved by changing the type of round brush you use. There are various styles and materials used ranging from metal, ceramic, bore bristle, plastic, nylon etc. All have their pros and cons. When choosing a particular style, look at bristle pattern, length, density and firmness.

Remember to section off your hair when styling and use a clip to section away hair that you are not styling. Your section should never be wider or longer than the brush as this often leads to tangling. ***Tip*** If you have a particularly difficult growth patterns or fringe section, start in these areas as if left to air dry they can be much more challenging to style into the desired finish.

After blow dry is complete, use any recommended pastes, pomades, silicones or sprays. Again, watch product usage as too much of these products can leave hair looking greasy, heavy, and flat.