You know how fabulous your hair looks when you step out of your hairdresser’s salon, but unfortunately,  no matter what you try to do at home, your hair just doesn’t look the same. Here are some expert blowdrying tips I got from my hair stylist so you can come out looking salon-gorgeous every time you step out of the house! Step 1: Have the Right Tools It’s important that your blow dryer has at least two speed and heat settings. Also, make sure you have a good brush. For coarse or curly hair use a boar-bristle or synthetic nylon brush; for normal or fine hair use a ceramic ...

Your hair says a lot about you and your personality, so it’s very important to keep your hair up-to-date, clean, and of course shiny. There’s nothing more attractive than a shiny mane so here is how to get yours! Degunk Removing hair build-up is very important if you want your hair to look its best. Check your curling iron or flatiron. If is has a filmy finish, it’s a good sign that you have buildup on your hair too. Dunk a towel i water mixed with 1/4 cup of baking soda, then wipe down the plates of your tools to keep them clean and gunk free. Shine Rinse Mix 1/4 cup of vin...

Getting that “just got back from the beach” hair look can be hard, especially if you didn’t just come from the beach. But achieve that effect takes no longer than 5 minutes and lasts all day. Start by dividing your hair into 3 separate sections and braid each section. Mist your hair with a thermal-protecting spray and run a flatiron over the braids. The heat will lock in the crimp so that when you undo them, you’ll have a beachy texture. Undo the braids and set strands with a wave-enhancing spray. Your hair will look a little messy, a little beachy and a little crimpy,...

Your hair is one of the first things people see and so it’s very important to make a good first impression. Most of us tend to have bad hair days here and there, but there are tons of ways to fix that and what’s even more, you can fix almost any hair problem in the comfort of your own home. So here are your top 10 ways to avoid bad hair and get beautiful, shiny hair. 1. A Little Baking Soda Goes a Long Way Baking soda has been proven again and again to do magic tricks. This time, use it with your shampoo. Sprinkle a quarter-sized amount of baking soda into your palm and mix it wit...

In these days of recession, we can’t all afford to go to the salon on a regular basis and that’s why we need to figure out how we can save at the salon instead of blowing our money away. Here are some useful tips on how you can save money at the salon. Tip #1: Go With a Protegee If you’ve been seeing a top stylist for a while, but can’t really afford him/her anymore, try their protegee (junior person) which they have trained. This way, you’ll save some money and get the cut and style you want. Tip #2: Go for Something Simple If you just want to freshen up your ha...

Use your hair as the true weapon wherever you are; forget clothes and accessories, your hair holds more seduction power than anything else. Here’s how to make the best of your mane: Dare to go Off Center A hair part right down the middle can be bland and unflattering. A low side part looks great on all face shapes, so don’t be afraid to try it. Take a rattail comb to draw a line from the hairline at the outer corner of one eyebrow diagonally back to to the center of the crown. This will give your hair a very sultry look in the front and everything will stay balanced and in place....

Winter weather can have a dire effect on your hair, leaving it dry, limp and lifeless. For dry, parched hair, it is recommended that you use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner but sometimes, even that’s not enough. And even during the summer, your locks tend to dry out, especially if you’re in the pool alot…the chlorine attacks your hair like nothing else. So here is one of my favorite at home recipes for parched hair. Here’s What You’ll Need: ¼ cup club soda ¼ cup fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice ¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemo...

Summer is fast approaching and you need to put your best foot forward and come up with a new hairstyle other than the one you’ve been sporting for 10 years! This season, think fun, flirty hair that will grab the attention of anyone and everyone. So head out to your salon, and give your stylist some of these tips! Long Layers Long layers scream fun and flirty, so ask your stylist to snip off some locks, especially around the face. Long layers will give your hair more texture and also make it look fuller. Side Part A side part is excellent for anyone with a long face or medium-length hair....