I get asked a lot of questions about hair but probably the most frequent one is how my clients can style hair the same way I style it. After having a few styling lessons, here's what I have figured out:
1. Move slower. A lot of times hair is something that people really care about, but they don't spend enough time on it. And it's okay to spend time on your hair. Adding 10 more minutes into your morning can make a world of difference.
2. When flat ironing, or curling your hair, slowly glide the tool through your hair at an even speed. Racing the flat iron over a section, large or small, will be completely ineffective.
3. Don't be afraid to get right down to the roots. Nothing screams amateur quite like flat hair at the roots, and volume at the ends. Yes, round brushing helps that, but sometimes all you need is to inch that flat iron just a little closer to your scalp for lift!
4. Do not be afraid of hair products. Use them! Generously! When I'm showing a client just how much root lifter, or hair spray, or straightening serum to use, they are usually surprised. If you are going to pay for good hair products, you deserve good hair. Use the products!
5. There is no such thing as a cute "wash and go" style. It will usually always look like crap in about an hour. Just go ahead and decide that you have to do something to your hair if you care about how it looks.
6. The reason Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's hair always looks great 1/2 up or in a ponytail is because they began with well styled hair. If you style your hair as if you are going to wear it down, put some hairspray or finished products in it, andthen pull it back, it will style much easier. It'll have more bounce. It'll have more "grip" with the Bobby pins and ponytail holder.
7. Blowdry upside down and finish will a "cool shot" of air all over. Easy way to get lots of volume.
1. Move slower. A lot of times hair is something that people really care about, but they don't spend enough time on it. And it's okay to spend time on your hair. Adding 10 more minutes into your morning can make a world of difference.
2. When flat ironing, or curling your hair, slowly glide the tool through your hair at an even speed. Racing the flat iron over a section, large or small, will be completely ineffective.
3. Don't be afraid to get right down to the roots. Nothing screams amateur quite like flat hair at the roots, and volume at the ends. Yes, round brushing helps that, but sometimes all you need is to inch that flat iron just a little closer to your scalp for lift!
4. Do not be afraid of hair products. Use them! Generously! When I'm showing a client just how much root lifter, or hair spray, or straightening serum to use, they are usually surprised. If you are going to pay for good hair products, you deserve good hair. Use the products!
5. There is no such thing as a cute "wash and go" style. It will usually always look like crap in about an hour. Just go ahead and decide that you have to do something to your hair if you care about how it looks.
6. The reason Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's hair always looks great 1/2 up or in a ponytail is because they began with well styled hair. If you style your hair as if you are going to wear it down, put some hairspray or finished products in it, andthen pull it back, it will style much easier. It'll have more bounce. It'll have more "grip" with the Bobby pins and ponytail holder.
7. Blowdry upside down and finish will a "cool shot" of air all over. Easy way to get lots of volume.
I just found your blog (Through pinterest) and I love it! I am always looking for GOOD tips and tricks to use on my hair. It is fine and can look mousy sooo easily. I definitely need to make the time in my morning so I can have hair that looks good ALL the time! Do you have any tips for fine hair? Any products that you'd recommend?
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer! Check out this post for recommendations on my fav products! http://itsthesmallthingsblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/hair-products-i-use-on-daily-basis.html
ReplyDeleteOk, loved your number 5! I'm loving your website. I'm trying to grow my hair out more and it feels like it's in between lengths so all your helpful hints make me feel better. I almost want to just put my laptop on my dress while I'm getting ready and just use your ideas. :) Thanks and I'm going to mention your awesomeness on my blog too. Come by and visit sometime.
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Aimee: THANK YOU so much for the wonderful mention on your blog! You're so sweet! And your hair looks great in your photo at the bottom of the post! I'm glad that you've been inspired to style your hair!!
ReplyDeleteOk I am loving your blog - my new fave! I am always looking for good hair tips and tricks.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have run into your blog! I used to work as a receptionist at an awesome salon, but now I stay home with my two girlies and baby boy (on-the-way). I really miss the style tips and new product info, so I'm excited to have your blog at my fingertips! Thanks for being honest with #5; I hated getting calls from people who wouldn't take product advice from their stylists and would then complain that their hair looked like crap. Anyway, love the other aspects of your blog too!
Kate,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog yesterday and am glad I did! Thank you for sharing your tips and tutorials on hairstyling, they are so helpful! I do have a question regarding tip #3: what do you mean by inching the flat iron closer to the scalp for more lift? Could you please explain how to do this? Thank you!
Lydia: that just means, put the flat iron closer to your scalp than you usually would!
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to find your blog on Pinterest!! Love the demo videos!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog, but just sometimes wish there were more tips and tricks for people with naturally very curly hair...like myself. Curly hair like mine is a entire blog in itself probably. I have great curl, and now that I have the right product and tricks I love it! I just sometimes feel like I can only do so much with my hair, and having curly hair does mean I don't blow dry my hair 100% daily, which tends to make me feel not well put together....any tips or tricks on naturally curly/thick hair?
ReplyDelete@Nekco: You can do most of the half up styles with naturally curly hair, just give them a shot!
ReplyDeleteI know it must vary from hair type to hair type, but do you have any recommendations on how often to wash hair? My stylists advice has varied from every day to 3-4 days a week. My hair is of medium thickness, with a very slight wave if left to air dry, is long (about 2 inches past my underarms) and is a little greasier than average.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog from interest and I have been watching your hairs videos for about 3 hours. I. Getting some hair products tomorrow and going to try one of your hair styles hopefully on Tuesday! Love the blog and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletekate thanks so much for your blog. i used to love doing my hair but got lazy and cheap..and actually wondered why my hair is now always flat and boring. thanks for the reminder that nice looking hair takes time and products! :)
ReplyDeleteKate, seeing weekly top five tips, or something to that effect, would be awesome! Thanks your videos :)
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