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If you want to dazzle and go curly . . . then go REALLY curly!

So what’s the difference from ordinary hair curls and curls that will turn heads?
“where you want to look smashing”
It can be summed up in just two words . . . product & styling technique . . . oops, and a little time and patience. If you weren’t born with curly hair it will take a little work, but then again, for that special holiday bash, where you want to look smashing . . . it’s worth it!

So here’s how to achieve this one, or something like it, seeing that this is neither your hair type nor your hair style. It’s a good idea to give yourself a practice run, even if its only on part of your hair, it will ease the learning curve on achieving that fabulous look when the big day arrives. That includes everything from, how much time to allow to how much hair care product to use. If your hair type is heavy and stick straight, this style is not for you, however, watch for my other “Holiday Hair Style” posts.

All other hair types, here’s how to achieve this look;

Shampoo and Dry — If you want more volume to your hair, use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner, like Matrix Amplify Shampoo. Otherwise use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Graham Webb is another product line I like so I’ll stick with recommendations from this line, but you can use a similar product type. That would be a Thermal spray or Wax pomade in a product line you like.

What you need:

• Thermal Spray – Graham Webb Heat Response Soft Finish Spray

• Wax , Pomade — Graham Webb Brit Style Wax Pomade

• Curling Irons – Using two different small barrel irons will give a fuller more textured look

1. Section your hair down the middle and then clip up.

2. Drop down approximately one inch wide horizontal sections at a time starting at the nape of the neck.

3. Spray a one inch section at a time with, Graham Webb’s Heat Response Soft Finish Spray, and curl using a spiral-wrap technique.

4. Alternate the direction you spiral each curl, it will give the end result more interest and volume. If you have two sized irons, alternating these will give an exaggerated look of fullness.

5. Repeat this process till done.

6. Finish the style by using your fingers to work a bit of the Wax Pomade into the strands. This step will provide definition and separation to your curls.

7. If your hair is too long on top to naturally get the height as shown in this picture, lift sections and pin underneath on top of your head. It will give height and a more curly look to your entire head.

Try a pretty little sparkle in your hair and have some. . . Happy Holidays!

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A Picture From a Hair Styling Magazine is Worth a 1,000 Words

A visit to your local hair salon can sometimes by fertile ground for disappointment, But there are some preemptive steps that you can take that can reduce the chances of you leaving the hair salon with unexpected surprises.

“be precise in communicating with your hair stylist”

The most important is to be precise in communicating with your hair stylist. Terms like longer, darker, thinner, more, etc. should be avoided completely as these words mean different things to different people. Shorter to one person could mean above the ears, and shoulder length to the next. A good hair stylist will not accept those kind of words in a consultation and will insist on using more precise words to make sure they are seeing the same thing as you are. Use very descriptive phrases like; I want my hair cut to terminate at my ear lobes. Or I want tight dime size curls on my perm. Bring a picture of the end result that you seeking. But remember to listen to your hair stylists advice, make sure the style you have in mind works with your hair type and face shape.

But, hair color is a whole different ball game. It is almost impossible to adequately describe a color that two human beings will agree upon using only words. Hair color can only be agreed upon visually. A picture of the exact shade you want is invaluable. If you haven’t found a picture from your magazines at home, plan to arrive early for your appointment to look through the hair styling magazines and books that every hair salon has on hand. Armed with a picture your stylist has a really good chance of getting really close, but if not having a picture is also good insurance against who is at fault should you end up disappointed.

Here is more on the topic:

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Check out my article How to Find the Best Hair Salons.

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Organic Hair Care Product Crowd Using Scare Tactics

Ya know, I’m becoming very suspicious of this “organic ingredients crowd”. If you meet one of their advocates they are always full of wild claims and they are such zealots that they border on extremism. They always seem to want us to feel like we are killing baby kittens if we prefer products with chemicals in the ingredients.

“You need not be afraid to use off the shelf hair care products on you and your family.”

Don’t get me wrong, I am very much in favor of trying to lead life my life in an environmentally conscious way, when there are clear scientific facts that justify taking action. To me if it is not backed up by scientific fact it is just somebody else’s spiritual system. It is almost like they know that if they don’t stretch the truth you’ll never become a convert to their religion.

The article below is a case in point. It is this article I ran across which claims that 60% of the chemicals that our skin is exposed can be absorbed into the body. What complete nonsense . . . if that be the case we would have all been dead by age two. Just think of one example, Chlorine it is in every pool that your baby swims in and is a very toxic chemical (ever forget to put those drops into the goldfish bowl?).

Modern hair care product manufactures carefully test every product that gets marketed. You need not be afraid to use off the shelf hair care products on you and your family. Don’t fall for the kind a malarkey contained in articles like this one:

Read the entire article, Why You Should Consider Natural Baby Shampoo And Organic Shampoo for Your Kids

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