Quick Styling Fixes
The best way to make the most our of your haircut is to style your hair to the best of your ability! However, it is important to have the right products, brushes and even blow-dryers to help you with your styling.
First, it is most important of all to use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Our stylist and assistants are trained with all of the products at TEN and are happy to give you your “hair prescription” at any time. This is the foundation for not only your style, but your color as well.
Secondly. the styling products you use next are going to determine what volume and texture you are going to have. Selecting the right product will ensure you are getting the optimum lift and fullness and the least amount of frizz or stiffness. For example, Kerastatse’s Oleo Curl Creme is a great product for thicker hair with moderate to extreme curl to create loose curl while eliminating frizz. However, the same product can be used in slightly wavy hair as a leave-in conditioner that creates movement and texture in a blow out. Also, with fine hair Kerastatse offers not only moose as volumizers but also sprays that add texture as well. With plenty of options in styling products, it is important to find products that help create your style and don’t ever limit yourself to one product, mix them together and create a cocktail of product!
Next are brushes and blow-dryers. It is important to get the right type of brush, depending on the style you are creating. A paddle brush is great for long, medium thick hair to create a sleek look and to eliminate frizz. A round brush is generally the best brush though, because of it’s versatility. It helps create volume, add texture to bring out layers and can straighten curls. When selecting a brush, also pay special attention to the type of bristles. Most important of all, look for a brush that is ionic to reduce the effects of humidity and ceramic to ensure the hair will completely dry. When it comes to hair-dryers, considering there is a wide range in price, the general rule applies, the more expensive generally the better the product. The stylist at TEN use T3 dryers because of the light-weight and fast drying technology. These dryers generally weight 3 lbs. and with their ionic drying, they dry hair up to 70% faster and eliminate frizz. These two tools alone can make or break a style.
Take these tips to heart and implement them into your styling routine. Also, always ask your stylist which products they are using to create your style and what the recommend for your at home styling. Again, styling your hair is the best way to make the most of your haircut and we encourage you to embrace trying new techniques and products to achieve the best looking you!