Trend of the Day: Messy Hair

It might not sound like it could possibly be a hairstyle trend, but messy hair is  massive for Summer 2013. Create your bed-head look by using hair straighteners to give your hair an effortless style.  Then add a volumising product to give your hair extra oomph. We recommend Kenra Root Lifting Spray, a volumiser that gives hair maximum body and style support. 

We'll be taking a one week hiatus, but visit our blog again next Saturday to learn about predicted hairstyle trends for this fall!

Trend of the Day: Extreme Side Fringes

On the other end of the spectrum, today our trend is the extreme side fringe. The parting should sit close to the temple and sweep across the forehead to create a dramatic look. Side fringes can appear like bangs without the long-term commitment and upkeep. 

Trend of the Day: Centre Part

Hairstyle trends change just as much as fashion trends do, if not more. They’re constantly being influenced by the catwalk, as models are judged not only on the designer clothes they’re wearing but also on their hair and makeup. So this week we're going to introduce a new hair trend of the summer every day this week. The centre parting has come back into fashion. After years of side partings being the go-to style for a lot of ladies, centre partings can now be worn in a multitude of styles for an on-trend appearance. Consider creating soft waves with a curling iron or wearing your hair in a low ponytail to mimic the equestrian-style trends seen on the catwalk as of late. 

Tip of the Day: Layer Up

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What’s the best way to liberate your client’s long locks and enhance her features? By creating lovely long layers, of course! Some blending here, a little slicing there, and suddenly your client looks like a superstar. But when you’re confronted with a sea of long hair, how do you keep your head above water and create the best layered look for your client? Begin with these tips from Joico International Artistic Director Damien Carney.

Scissors Only: I’m a purist and I stick to my shears—no razors or texturizing shears when layering so texturizing is kept to a minimum. Therefore the original technique/concept is not altered and the original design concept remains intact. The secret to layering is removing weight, and with scissors one can remove weight and create any effect that can be done with razors or texturizers, but the integrity of the hair is maintained.

Layer First: Keep in mind that hair will fall to its heaviest point. If the outline is solid, it is difficult to soften or lighten a line once it’s established. So create your internal layers first; by doing so you will create your outline at the same time. What’s more, the outline will be softer, your layers will be fluid and your look will be modern. (Tip of the Day: From www.behindthechair.com)

Tip of the Day: Aisle Style

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At this year’s Oscars, it was all about the updo; the big screen stars provided plenty of inspiration for your clients’ wedding styles. We particularly loved Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s (hottie Channing Tatum’s lovely wife) elegant, tousled updo. “We went for a soft, retro romantic feel,” explains her stylist Bridget Brager. Here’s how she did it:

1. Apply Macadamia Natural Oil No Tangle on damp hair from the mid-shaft down. Next, work a dime-sized amount of Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment on the ends and rough-dry the hair to bring out its natural texture

2. Wrap 2-inch sections around a 1-inch curling iron, pulling down on the hair to soften the wave as each section is dropped

3. After the waves are set, leave the front section out and lightly twist hair back above the ear and pin it just above the nape

4. Take the remaining hair and loosely braid it, wrap it into a low knot and secure it with hair pins

5. Finish with Macadamia Natural Oil Control Hairspray

(Tip of the Day from www.behindthechair.com)

Tip of the Day: California Curl

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You don’t need to be near the ocean to create the perfect beach waves. So forget the salt water and pick up your curling iron—Simon Miller, National Technical Trainer for KMS® California has a quick and easy formula for creating stylish waves with a laid-back edge.

1. Mist hair with KMS® California Free Shape Hot Flex® spray. Comb through to distribute product evenly.

2. Gather a 1 to 2-inch section of hair. Near the base, make a half turn with your iron and let sit for a few seconds before slowly releasing the curl.

3. With the same section of hair, make another half turn with your iron facing the opposite direction. Hold for a few seconds and gently release.

The resulting look is a cross between a finger wave and a curling iron set, says Simon, but requires half the effort! (Tip of the Day from www.behindthechair.com) 

Tip of the Day: Do the Twist

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When BTC tagged along with TIGI recently at the South by Southwest Music Festival, we picked up lots of styling tips as the team, led by co-owners of Bettie Bangs Salon in Austin, served as the go-to stylists for VIPs throughout the event in the Bed Head Style Lounge at the Nikon Warner Sound showcase. Festival hair was the focus, obviously, but we learned lots of great tips you can use in the salon, too! “Some of my favorite tricks for fixing my client’s hair after a long day or even for styling second day hair is using braids and twists,” says Bettie Bangs’ Kristen Klein. “TIGI Masterpiece Hairspray is my go-to product for braids and twists—it adds great hold and shine.” Kristen’s favorite new ’do—and one that could make for a fabulous prom style—is an easy headband twist. “Place a bungee headband on top of all the hair around the crown of the head,” she says. “Then tuck in pieces of the hair into the headband until it’s all rolled up and tucked in. Spray the style in place when you’re done and you have an elegant but youthful, retro updo.” (Tip of the Day from www.behindthechair.com)