As a stylist, there are certain style icons of hair that you never forget: Twiggy, Rachael (Friends), the “Posh” cut, and most of all Farah Fawcett! With every era there is a cut or style that everyone wants. You all know what i’m talking about. When Victoria Beckham stepped out with her stacked, a-symmetrical bob, how many of your friends went out and got the same cut? In one day I did six in a row! I can do that cut with my eyes closed.

Well, as the cold weather is slowly approaching, everyone wants something “hot” for winter. Well, Farah (God rest her soul) is “hot” for winter. Artists always become sought-after when they pass, so why shouldn’t it be the same for haircuts? In tribute of Farah Fawcett, her style is coming back! Yay! Long, layered hair is in ladies. I’m not talking about those bone straight styles we get with a flat iron. Give your CHI a bit of hibernation time, and whip out those hot rollers. Long, sexy, bouncy, flirty hair is all the rage. Have a kick in your step and some bounce in your hair as we all pay tribute to Charlies original angel!

Okay, I know what you all are thinking…. How do I accomplish this look? Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo (I know we have a recession and Pantene/Herbal Essence is easy on the pocket, but for a couple more dollars you will really see and feel the difference in a true professional product–Redken, Pureology, Paul Mitchell) . Next, towel-dry your hair to get most of the moisture out. Massage a dollop (handful) of mouse through your ends, then whip your head upside down and dry it completely with the blow-dryer. Meanwhile your hot-rollers should be plugged and warming up. Once your hair is dry, take small to medium sections and wrap your hair around the rollers , making sure your ends lay smooth on the roller. After rolling on the rollers give them all a spray (a pliable hairspray will do the trick), let them cool on your head for 15-20 minutes. Take the rollers out and give it a gentle finger comb, and your done!! We have great hair specials at our salon this winter, take a look at our SPECIALS page and buy one for you, and another for a gift. Go ahead..give the gift of….Gorgeous

Natural
Your hair shouldn’t look like you took to much time to fix it. It should still be blow-dried so you aren’t leaving your house with soppy hair. Instead of using a round brush, use your fingers: comb through or scrunch at your discretion. Play with it, don’t be afraid to try new things with your hair. For extra height blow-dry upside down.

Volume
Lift at the roots is what you desire. There are certain tricks of the trade to get this look. First off, you NEED a root lifter. There is no way around it. Spray the product on your crown and proceed to blow-dry with a wide-barrel round brush. Before you pick up your round brush (stay clear of those tiny weeny brushes) blow-dry upside down until your hair is 80% dry, then proceed to your tools. This is my favorite round brush to use: Cricket Quadrus Thermal Brush

Note: Curly/wavy hair beware. Be very careful to not frizz up your hair by blow drying upside down

Pin-Straight
Pin-straight, silky, shiny hair is your choice. Heat up that flat-iron ladies and lather up on a heat/thermal protector. First fully dry your hair using your blow-dryer and a flat bristle brush. Add some shine drops just to your ends and flat iron like usual.

Note: you don’t need to crank up your flat iron to the max heat. A good iron will reach anywhere from 350-400 degrees Farenheit, the same temperature you need to roast a TURKEY. Trust me, you don’t need this much heat, your hair will suffer.

1. Shampoo: There are so many need-specific shampoos out there that you shouldn’t be using “just shampoo.” Do you need frizz control, a smoothing shampoo, something for volume, etc. Be specific.
Here is a great deal: Pureology hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner deal for $35.00

2. Prevent: Spring is on it’s way and we know what that means, moisture. Can you say frizz? Ugh! Stock up on your serums, smoothers and polishes to keep those frizzies and flyaways at bay.
Here are the top three products:
Redken GLASS 01 Smoothing Serum 4 oz

Kerastase Nutritive Oleo Relax Smoothing Serum Controlling Care Rebellious, Frizzy, Dry Hair 4.2 fl oz 125 ml

Rene Furterer Control Emulsion Anti-Frizz

3. Basting: You bast a turkey before you roast it, so why not your hair? Okay, enough turkey jokes. Please, please, please protect your hair against the heat. Make sure you are using a heat protector. The damage without it can be horrific. Try
CHI Shine Infusion Thermal Polishing Spray 5.3 oz or ghd Thermal Protector for Weak & Damaged Hair 5.1 oz

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