Whether it’s a Bed Head kind of day or a Catwalk kind of night, TIGI’s entire line of products can give you the perfect style for a Rockaholic kind of life! I could spend hours telling you all the things I LOVE about TIGI hair products, but instead I went to the streets (the salons =) to find out why so many of our stylists love this stuff!
Small Talk: “3-IN-1 THICKIFIER, ENERGIZER, STYLIZER”
Brandy S. from Swansea: I LOVEEEEE Small Talk! It’s the perfect cream gel for body and thickness, without leaving the hair greasy or sticky. It gives amazing shine and hold. Not to mention a little goes a long way!
Pamela R. from Decatur: I use Small Talk on everyone! It gives volume to even the finest of hair, is not greasy and smells uhhhhhmazing!
Rebecca H. from Twin Oaks: Small Talk is a good to put in your hair wet or dry! It gives great volume when wet and you can use it to piece out the hair and show off the texture when it is dry.
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Whether you are “sassy and single” or “hopelessly devoted” to one, I’ll make sure you’re looking FAB for your night out this Valentine’s Day! I’m going to explore two looks that will leave your Valentine’s date (or future date) saying, “Wow!”
The Looks:
- Sassy & Single will show you an easy way to strut your stuff like the bombshell that you are, and will leave your love interest weak in their knees!
- Hopelessly Devoted will show you simple steps for a romantic upstyle that your mate will think you spent all day working on (for them!)
P.S. Click on the header of each section for a video demo by yours truly!
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With every New Year, comes a new awards season… my favorite time of year! The 70th Annual Golden Globes were this past Sunday, and if you are anything like me, you spent the evening drooling over the hairstyles on stars like Jennifer Lopez, Claire Danes and Taylor Swift. Sunday’s Globes had one clear cut theme: Sleek and structured. I'm going to show you steps to recreate my top two sleek and structured looks of the night, but first, here are my top three celebrity styles!
3. Julianne Moore
With all the ponytails and down-styles that graced the carpet, I LOVED seeing a classic French roll on this ravishing red-head! Not only is this style what Joan Rivers would call “age-appropriate”, but it compliments her dress and highlights her accessory selection, allowing all three to shine!
2. Rachel Weisz
The style that took over the night! Veronica Lake-inspired styles must’ve been the focus in L.A. salons this past weekend. Not only did Rachel sport a deep side part with gorgeous waves, but so did Kelly Osbourne, J. Lo, Jessica Alba and Megan Fox! (Same stylist? Same salon?) We love the look (who doesn’t) and for those who are not handy with their hair I’ve included step-by-step instructions to recreate the look yourself! See below!
1. Amy Adams
To me this style is a beautiful tale of Old-Hollywood Glamour meets Young-Hollywood Style. The combo of finger waves in the front with a low, off-center chignon in the back is the perfect marriage of old and new looks! This style is not only my number one pick for the night, but I believe this style will set the trend and be a theme throughout awards season!
*BUT WAIT*
Want to know how to recreate my top two looks? This awards season has inspired me to get my hands in some hair, so instead of just showing the finished looks, I’ll include my step-by-step guide to create these sleek and structured styles!
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We survived the apocalypse! 2013 is around the corner, which means resolutions need to be made!
Quitting certain habits and forming new ones are typical this time of year. While focusing on the health of your body, remember to focus on the health of your hair. Here are some New “Hair” Resolutions for 2013!
Whether the air outside is dry as the desert or as humid as St. Louis in the summer, these conditions can cause your hair to frizz or become brittle and split. Deep condition to fight and protect against all three culprits! The added moisture will replace what is lost from the outside air and heat tools.
Our blow dryer and hot iron tools are our BFF’s but without some protection, you may get burned. Thermal proctectants used before blow drying and styling will help combat the high temps of our beloved tools!
“Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it is marchin’ across your face” (Truvy, Steel Magnolias) and your hair! The longer your hair lives on your head the “older” and weaker it is. Frequent trims are exfoliating treatments for your locks! Trimming at least ½” every 1-2 months will eliminate dead ends before they split and dull!
For more tips, check out our "Healthy Hair Resolutions" video.
Cheers to healthy hair in 2013!
While you are spending the next few weeks agonizing over the perfect gifts, the easiest recipe or the right parties to attend, make sure to stop and soak it up… The moisture that is! Make sure to give just as much time and attention to your hair and skin the next few months or you could have a serious battle on your hands.
There are really three main things that occur as a result of the dry air in winter months. Dry hair, dry scalp and STATIC! Eek! All three of these can be treated with the similar remedies, but let’s explain what is going on and why this remedy will work!
Dry hair and dry scalp come from the same issue: A lack of natural oils means a lack of natural moisture. In the winter months things are drier and while we might not miss humidity we do miss the moisture it produces. When your body isn’t producing (or distributing) the oils it needs, your hair can become brittle (especially if the blow dryer or flat-iron is your best friend). To make matters worse, the lack of natural oils can lead to dry scalp. Ya know, those little white flakes you misinterpret as dandruff? Most likely this is dry scalp. A monthly or bi-monthly deep conditioning treatment can stop these issues before someone asks you if it’s snowing outside.
Static! We’ve all dealt with it at some point and while there is no perfect way to resolve this issue, static’s biggest cause is the dry winter air. This has to do with too many positive and/or negative ions in the hair, which can get rather confusing. So know this, an ionic-dryer, brush or even flat-iron will aid you in this issue, but unless you know if your hair is full of negative or positive ions your best defense is a deep conditioning treatment.
DEEP CONDITION, DEEP CONDITION, DEEP CONDITION, DEEP CONDITION
Deep conditioning treatments are fast easy solutions to these big issues. Whether you have your stylist pamper you with a scalp massage and conditioning treatment or you wrap your hair in towel before sitting down to your favorite holiday movie, deep conditioners will alleviate or lessen the effects of the dry winter months. If you'd prefer to deep condition at home, ask your LookAfter stylist about the right deep conditioner for you. **Remember conditioner should be applied to damp (towel-dried) hair and then wrapped in a towel, shampoo cap or good ol’ plastic wrap and left to sit for 5-10mins to lock in moisture.
By Sarah W. at
LookAfter Resource Center
Q: "I need shine in my hair… Can I get something that would add shine that I don't have to spray on every time I go somewhere?" – Emily G.
A: YES, we have a treatment called High Shine Gloss that will add a ton of shine and last from 4 to 6 weeks. The High Shine Gloss coats the top of your hair kind of like the top coat on your nail polish. It seals down the top layer of your cuticle to reflect light and the results are super shiny hair without the fuss of using all the gloss treatments. Remember that it is VERY important to use a heat protectant if you are flat ironing or curling your hair. The High Shine Gloss will protect from the outside elements to add shine however if you are using heat tools without a protectant, that will cause dullness in your hair. Thank you for your question and call our location nearest to you to schedule an appointment. All of our salons offer this treatment. Happy Shiny Hair Days!
Q: "I have very greasy hair, even right out of the shower. What should I do?" – Larissa H.
A: Greasy/Oily hair can be hard to combat; however, it is very manageable with the correct regimen of products.
The body produces sebum which is an oily matter the body creates as a defense from environmental stresses (like the cold or hot weather) to coat the scalp/skin as a protectant. Oftentimes the body overly produces sebum which leads to greasy or oily scalp and problems with the hair. It is important that you understand this in order to correct the problem. You should stay away from harsh shampoos which strip your body of essential oils. If you strip your body of essential oils, many people over produce to make up for what you have missed. That being said, shampoo and conditioner are important choices when combating sebum. My recommendation is to start using Biolage Cooling Mint Shampoo and Conditioner along with the Biolage Cooling Mint Oily Scalp Treatment or Moroccanoil Oily Scalp Treatment. These products will cleanse, while still giving your scalp the right balance of moisture it needs to be healthy. All of our locations can special order these products for you if they do not currently have them at the salon. If you call the location closest to you they will be able to assist you with products and even give you a new style too!! I hope this has helped and thank you for your inquiry.
Happy Hair Days,
Sarah Weitzman
Summer is winding down and as the pool season comes to a close, it’s time to start prepping your hair for a new ‘do this fall. But first, I recommend some hair therapy (hair-apy, if you will). Take measures to rid your hair of chlorine and other impurities:
This advice isn’t just for the everyday swimmer but for the once-a-week and once-a-month swimmer, too. Chlorine is a powerful chemical and most pools (especially public ones) are loaded down with it. While I usually offer preventative measures, this time I want to offer solutions!
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