The Curling Class Recap
Basic Contouring Technique with Maskcara IIID Foundation
Guys. My dreams have come true and I finally held a live curling class at a beautiful local Blow Dry Bar called Blown Away. The set up was ideal for teaching a class, so as soon as I walked into the salon I knew it would be the right fit!
Nicole, my right hand gal for all things biz related (I’ll introduce her on the blog soon!) took care of every single little detail including delicious smoothies from bGood, a restaurant right next door to Blown Away.
The little swag bags were full of my FAVORITE products. Kenra Volume 25 Hairspray, Amika Un.Done Texture Spray, and the Cricket Pro 35 comb. I threw in a few duckbill clips, and my sister sent some pretty little fabric elastics for ponytail days!
The hair could not have been done without the products and tools! I asked each attendee to bring their own curling iron that they are already comfortable with and come with straight hair! Here is the group of ladies before:
I spent a bit of time talking about common curling issues, and shared a few tips to be aware of before I started. And then we got into the curling! I did my best to keep my own hands out of their hair and just watched/corrected as I saw them work. I wanted them to feel the difference in properly curling versus not, and seeing how sectioning makes such a huge difference!
After everyone was curled I went through a finished everyone with texture spray, teasing and a bit of hairspray. I offered tips for different hair textures as well!
And here is the group afterwards! Don’t they look gorgeous?!
I have another class coming up this Saturday evening and there are going to be 2 final tickets released tomorrow morning at 9:00am EST!! If there is one thing I learned through this process it’s that there is quite a bit of interest in learning the styling basics! I hope to offer more classes this fall and winter!
Huge thank you to Blown Away, Kenra, Amika, Cricket, Elisabeth Ashlie and bGood!
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just moved to Durham in the Southpoint area. I’m a 49 year old woman that has a cabinet of curling irons, straighteners, pins countless hair ideas but does not have a clue how to do my hair. Would love to attend a class. Great idea.
You need to take this show on the road! I live in upstate New York and would LOVE a class like this!
What an excellent idea and fun way to spend the evening!! Everyone looks so great!
I would love to take a class like this. I have a terrible, terrible time getting curl to stay in my hair–I’m sure it must be something wrong with my technique (or lack thereof!)
That looks like such a fun time! And those cricket combs are amazing! I’ve had mine for so long I almost didn’t recognize a picture of a brand new one!
I wish I lived closer, this would be so helpful! The after photo looks great!
Kate I love your curling tutorials and I would love to take this class! I’m in Pittsburgh, PA though. Thanks for always sharing what actually works!!!!
Such an awesome concept! I wish I lived closer!
What?!! No video??? ? I guess that is what the videos you already posted are for.. But I still would have watched it ?
What?!! No video??? ? I guess that is what the videos you already posted are for.. But I still would have watched it ?
Oh my word I wish I lived closer!!!!!! This would be so much fun!!! I am clueless as to anything hair so I need it. If you ever come to MI with a class like this let me know. 🙂 I am proud to say I am getting way better in the makeup department.
So cool! I wish I was local, I would love to attend a class like this. LOVE the goodie bags
Just add me to the never ending list of ladies who wished they lived closer 😉 This is reandom, but do you remember where your shoes are from?! They are so cute and look so comfortable!
Just like everyone else I WOULD LOVE to be able to attend something like this. New Orleans is a pretty fun spot. Just saying.
How fun!!! I am great with hot rollers but have never mastered the curling iron 🙂
I might have to plan a vacation around a curling class!!!
You should do a class when you are visiting in Chicago! I live in the western burbs and would love to be able to attend one of your classes!
I was going to leave this same comment! Please tell me you’ll consider a Chicago or suburban Chi event. You’ve got two attendees right here!
They all look so gorgeous!
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Could you make a diagram or video of how you section your hair for curling?
Gosh that looks so fun!! I wish I lived closer!!
Is there a source for those bags?? Adore.
Oh man this is so cool!! I need you to come to Florida and teach a class – I’m the WORST with curling because my hair is so thick!
Yes! Petition for a Florida class!!
I am terrible at curling my hair, and teasing it. Actually, I am clueless about teasing it. I need you in my life!! Can you clone yourself and offer classes in Florida 😉
-Jillian
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I so wish I lived closer to you. I am a hopeless mess with curling my hair – your tutorials are how I first stumbled across your blog to begin with. I have gotten so many makeup and hair tips and tricks from you- I am forever grateful.
KV
How fun! I need to take a class like this. I have 3 kids and no sitter though. Boo.
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Everyone looks so amazing!
So when are you coming to Utah to do a curling class? I have LONG, THICK (but fine)STRAIGHT hair and I can’t keep a curl in it, I need help. I’ve read on your blog, that you come to Utah skiing, you should do a class when you come I would be there for sure, even if I have to take the day off and travel to Park City. I would love how-to ideas for 2nd and 3rd day hair to. Love your blog.
You are seriously brilliant!!! I just included a link to your blog in several emails & sent them to my local Sephora, Ulta and my favorite hair salon. I hope they get smart & copy your idea. (Hope that was ok)
Thanks so much!!!
I wish I lived closer! So much fun!
How fun!
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I echo all the ladies who want you to take your class on the road. Dallas suburbs are nice! ? Kate, your blog and tutorials are fantastic! Keep up the great work. You are one gifted gal!
Please come to California! Off topic, Pioneer woman will be in your neck of the woods in October for her book tour! Hoping she adds a San Francisco date to her tour.
Very Nice! I with I could be there 🙁
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I live in Raleigh and would LOVE to come to one of your classes! Looks like fun and how great that they had to use their own tools!
What a fun class! I’d love to have something like this in Phoenix! How can we make that happen Kate?! 😉
I live in the Raleigh area and would love to take your class! How do I sign up?
I love those nude and tan wedges you are wearing in these pics! Would you mind sharing where you found them? I have been searching for high and low for a pair like those! Thank you!
I got them on mod cloth.com a few years ago!
Random story… Almost exactly a year ago my hubby and I headed to Raleigh for a friend’s wedding (we live in California). I booked an online appointment for my friend and I to get a blowout at Blown Away. Little did I know they were BRAND new and actually were opening the salon the day I booked. Something with an electrical inspection happened and put off the opening. I got a call from the owners who invited us to one of their homes to have our blowout done for free. Even in the unusual setup they were AMAZING! We ended up having the BEST time and I would recommend Blown Away to EVERYONE!!!
You all, you don’t need Kate for this. ask the salon where you get your hair done to do this. the Aveda salon I go to held some classes several months ago, and plan to do more.
Why do women take group shots like that? there is no need to bend down in front, it makes everyone look akward
Hi Kate! Is there any chance you would consider a waiting list for future classes? I love in Raleigh, but I’m always at work at 9am without access to the Internet. ?? Please and thank you!
Hi Kate! Is there any chance you would consider a waiting list for future classes? I live in Raleigh, but I’m always at work at 9am without access to the Internet. ?? Please and thank you!
YES. I think that will be a more fair way to do it in the future!
This would be such a fun girls night…please come to Canada 🙂 Love your Blog!!
Can you tell me what curling iron they were working with? Or what is your recommendation for a good product around $50 or less. Thanks!
What is Amika and is it OTC? I live in a very small town about 2 hours from a mall or specialized botique. I would like to try it but don’t know where to get it.
Have you thought of offering online classes periodically via Skype or some other format? That would be an incredible way to reach your readers who don’t live close to you and aren’t able to attend a class in person. I’d certainly pay for an online class you offered!
I don’t want to take away from your curling classes, but given that I live in Canada and highly doubt I’ll be getting down to NC anytime soon, I would really appreciate a video or tutorial on proper sectioning for curling! 🙂
All the ladies look great, but, no one had bangs. I have to have bangs my forehead just doesn’t look good. Problem is when I curl the other part of my hair my bangs really show as being short and kind of make me look not even. Short bangs long hair. Oh the dilemma.