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Welcome To My Blog
By | October 20, 2009
Welcome back.
Welcome To My Blog
This blog is a culmination of my 30 years of experience in the hairdressing industy (and out of it).
I will be giving you tips and advice on your trip to the salon, doing your hair at home, inspiration for a new hairstyle as well as all the lastest hair gossip and product reviews.
It is my intention that you find everything you ever wanted to know about getting the best out of your hair here. If there is anything that isn’t included that you would like to see, please drop me a line.
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At your service,
Topics: Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
November 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I would love to know how to blow dry my hair properly myself. Need lots of volume!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Hi Nicky,
Blow drying your hair properly is very important when trying to get volume but there are other things to consider as well. I will take you through the process step-by-step.
1. Use a volumising shampoo and conditioner. It really is worth spending the money on quality products from a hair salon. I have used salon products and products from the supermarket and I can really tell the difference. When I am working with a client, shampooing is a vital part of creating the look, especially volume.
2. Tip your head upside down and spray the roots with a root lift spray. Then put some mousse on mid lenths and ends and come through (again, use quality products). Blast the roots with a hair dryer in the opposite direction to how it grows.
3. Once you have removed most of the moisture, sit up and take a large round brush with natural bristles. Section your hair into 4 sections. Then, starting at the bottom take a one inch section on the left and the same on the right hand side. Tuck a brush under the roots with one hand and follow with the hair dryer in the other, nozzle down. As you work your way up you will need to lift the hair up at a 180 degree angle and tuck the brush under right up against the roots. With the hair dryer in your other hand, point the nozzle downwards and follow as you glide the bush down towards the ends.
4. You could backcomb (tease) the roots a little to add more volume and finish with a good hairspray.
5. If you really can’t use a hair dryer I would recommend using big velcro rollers. You should put them in after you have removed most of the moisture as described in step 2.
Some of the brands I would recommend are KMS, Kerastase and L’oreal. L’oreal would be the cheaper option and are still very good as long as you buy from a salon. If you need advice on specific products please ask me.
I will be adding some videos to my Facebook page so that you can see all of this in action at:
Hope this helps. If you have any more questions just ask!
At your service.
Cathy x
November 24th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Nicky, sorry link to my Facebook page didn’t work! Here it is again:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Wow-Factor-Hair/225949117784?ref=ts