Roundbrushing Long Hair

Here is a video of me roundbrushing my own hair. I am only roundbrushing the top sections, like I suggested earlier. Try it at home! Sorry the video is a little long...i gotta lot of hair:) The actual drying time was 10 min.

So, this round brushing thing isn't as hard as you think. Take this picture, for example. She has volume and bend, while still maintaining that nonchalant, "I'm too sexy for my shirt" style we all want. Now that you have purchased you new brush, don't go crazy. Start simple. Today, begin with a baby step.
Baby step #1: just us the round brush on the top half of your hair.
That's right! Wash your hair, towel dry and add a little product (we will go over these secrets later). Begin drying your hair with your fingers, pulling the hair away from the roots. Flip your head upside down if you like, or remain standing. Once the hair is 50% dry begin using a vent or paddle brush to pull the hair in the back straight. Brush your hair from side to side, forwards and backwards to get some volume in and curl out. Now your hair is 80% dry. Start roundbrushing the top only. I tell my clients to put your hairdryer down while still running. Pick up the round brush. Section some hair off on the top of your head. Once the brush is in position, then pick up the dryer and put some heat to it. Roll the brush up and down until dry. Let it cool in the brush for a few seconds, and release. Voila!! Volume, baby! Check out the video for more help!

Roundbrushing 101

Okay, what is the thing that your stylist always asks and you always lie about..."are you round brushing?" Don't try and hide it, people! We know. We can tell. Here is lesson 1, and there will be more to come. Round brushing is a technique we will frequently revisit. First...buy a round brush! You want to get one that is the appropriate size. Pick one that can roll down a section of hair at least one full time. This is important. If it's too small it can get stuck or create more curl than you want. Most of us are just trying to achieve some volume and smoothness. If it's curl you want, choose one that can complete two complete roations. More than two rotations makes a mess, if you ask me. You end up with a nest of heat and hair on top of your head that your roommate or husband has to remove for you...ugly. When choosing a brush, consider the end result. If you want volume and a little bend, choose a round brush with a metal center. This center will heat up like a large curling iron and give your hair the bend you desire. The diameter of the brush determines how much bend you will get. If smoothing is the main objective, choose a boar bristled brush. These are brushes with longer bristles and no metal center. This brush will take some breaking in and will be a little more challenging to use at first. Soon, however, it will give a lot of smoothing and shine without a lot of curl on the ends. Another secret...choose a brush with a rubberized or textured handle. A brush with a smooth plastic handle is hard to grip, especially if there is a little product on your hands. You will be frustrated and for no reason. All you need is a little more traction. Start here, go out today and buy the brush you need. Tomorrow we'll get started. Happy styling!

A New Day

That's right, people. Stylista to the rescue. I know that hair is a big deal! It can make or break your day, your week, your life! When we feel good about our hair, we feel great about ourselves. A bad hair day can affect everything. Well, as a stylist, I know that sometimes what we envisioned for our tresses on appointment day doesn't exactly roll over into real life. I am sure you all have looked great upon leaving the chair, but when you tried to style your hair on your own it simply fell short of spectacular. I know this because I can't tell you how many times a client has come back in to the salon 4 weeks after a cut and looked like a hot mess! I think, " honey, what do you do at home?!?" I've decided to offer my services. Tips and tricks from a pro to help you all reach your hair potential. Stay tuned...bad hair days no more!