Here are just a few little tidbits of information that you may (or may not) know that can give you just a bit of extra glamour every day!
1. You know those nozzles that often accompany your new blow dryers in the box? Well, they are there for a reason and, believe it or not, will help to give you more control over your styling methods when blow drying your hair. The nozzle actually helps to focus the warm air from the dryer exactly where you want and need it for specific needs. Want to achieve volume? Use the nozzle to focus warm air at your root to really get the hair lifted off the scalp. Also, without the air diffusing all over the place, your hair doesn’t get blown around like crazy, and this means less frizz! Think about what happens when you are caught outside on a gusty day—it’s the same concept! By focusing the air just on one area at a time, you get more control while smoothing and styling, thereby resulting in a much better finished product!
2. Try drying your hair 100% but without using a brush. Then, take sections of hair and mist with a light hairspray/thermal protectant before wrapping each section around a heated roller. Start at the bottom and increase the size of rollers as you move up the head. This will result in a style that is wavier on the bottom and smoother up top with consistency throughout the style. After the rollers have cooled down (about the time it takes to apply your makeup, wink wink!), carefully remove them and before tousling your tresses, mist again with a medium weight hair spray to hold your vixeny coif!
3. Tired-looking locks? Need a boost of shine for lifeless, dull hair? This simple recipe can be made right from your own pantry! Dissolve a spoonful of natural honey in two pints of water and apply to freshly shampooed and conditioned hair. Do not rinse, but style as usual after toweling dry. IF your hair is especially fried, add a few egg yolks to the mixture, just remember to shampoo after!
4. Want a quick and sassy way to throw your hair into something other than a ponytail? Secure your mane in to a low pony leaving a couple of pieces out around the face and at the nape of the neck. Flip the ponytail up and clip into place using tiny clips or berets. Criss-cross the nape pieces to cover the ponytail holder, and then secure with a couple bobby pins. Finally, fan out pieces of the ponytail in a cutesy, random pattern and pin into place. Mist with a light spray and fluff hair around the face, and then you’re good to go!
Shaun Thomas is a stylist
at Sanctuary in Homewood
For an appointment with him,
please call 205-879-4757
