Congtatulations Leasa on making finalist for the 2014 Australian Hair Fashion Awards Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Winners will be announced on March 31st and we wish her the best of luck.
Cheap Hair Extension Warning
Click on the link below to see the full story of the dangers of substandard quality hair extensions
http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8687752
A great story about the lack of standards in the Hair Extension Industry. Never buy cheap hair extensions and never buy your hair online. Substandard hair extension that they sell as 'human hair' can contain hair from old hair brushes, hair from dead people, llama's tail and synthetic hair. Check what brand your stylist uses and make sure they are an Australian based company. Never put them in yourself or let an unqualified person do it. The hair should never matt or tangle, especially in the first couple of washes. If it does, then it is not 100% human hair. We use and recommend Amore Hair Extensions. The hair is ethically sourced and bought from a registered hair seller. The company is Australian owned and you have to go through a stringent training process to be a stockist and technician. At the end of the day, you need to make the commitment and spend the money as with all things in life, you get what you pay for.
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Embrace your curls for Spring/ Summer 2013
After 2 years of the domination of the Hollywood Blow Dry, curly hair is making a comeback and it's 80's inspired! Let it dry naturally or scrunch dry but either way, the bigger and curlier, the better. Make sure the hair is relatively wet to begin. Spray in some Indola Gel Spray and apply Indola Curl Creme and loosely twist the hair together. Let the hair dry naturally or use a diffuser to dry. Finish by lightly applying some Indola Shaping Souffle and of course some hairspray for the extra body. Break away from structure and let your curls be free
Blow Dry Bars, Kim Kardashian and You
What is your definition of a blow dry? What should you expect when you ask for a blow dry at a hair salon? When we study hairdressing at trade school, one of the hardest tasks to master is the blow dry. Yes, it is easy to dry the hair and run a brush through it. The real skill is controlling, smoothing and then moulding the hair into the desired shape to achieve a blow dry that will last the client a week... yes a week! A good quality blow dry should last you this long and this is due to the skill of the stylist. With the introduction in the mid 2000's of the ceramic hair straighteners, clients felt less of a need to have their hair blow dried in salons as they could straighten their own hair at home. Then along came Kim Kardashian and the Hollywood blow dry was born once again. The hair straightener companies tried to replicate this look for the 'do at homers'. The problem was that the average person struggled with all the twisting and turning and soon realised that it didn't look as good as the magazines and they were burning their hair in the process. Listen carefully; Kim Kardashian and all the other celebritiesdo not do their own hair at home and no you will not be able to replicate their hairstyles yourself. Their hair is styled weekly, twice weekly or even daily by a professional hair stylist. That is how they achieve the body, the shine and the effortless look. This is the only way that the average person can achieve such a look. A look that still lasts at 3am and makes you look amazing in the harsh reality of a nightclub bathroom. Now back to the blow dry bars. If you are getting a 'blow dry' that involves a wash, dry off and straighten or curl with the irons then this is not a blow dry. Save yourself the $40 and do it yourself! Otherwise, treat yourself, visit your hairdresser and demand a proper blow dry done the old school way with brushes and pizzazz. The result will be amazing Hollywood worthy hair for a whole week, paparazzi not included! |