Mistakes To Avoid When Straightening Your Hair

Here are a few common mistakes people make when straightening their hair. If you commit one of them, cut it out!

Don’t think that conditioning/shampooing your hair will actually give you straight hair as it won’t. It may help with preparing with the process though. Also remember not to towel dry your hair thoroughly, instead choose the pat downwards technique.

When in the process of straightening your hair, if you see steam and/or sizzle have a look at the situation. Make sure your hair is dry when you straighten, if not this could be the reason for the sizzle.

It’s not necessary to straighten the same part of your hair more than once. It all comes down to tension.

How To Style Your Hair Into A Mohawk

Before you style your hair as a mohawk, our first tip will be not to style wet hair as it won’t stay up. We recommend after washing your hair, drying your hair to a point where it is only slightly damp.

For the styling product go for a shaping cream or wax. If your hair is longer, make sure to have some hairspray also. Rub the product in your hand and rub through your hair and make it stand up. Make sure the front of the hair is stood up straight, for best effect. Position the sides forward with your fingers to create texture and then push hair together making a pyramid shape. If you’re not happy with strength of hold, use hair-spray after you#re done.

The ‘In’ Hair Styling Options from Superb Salons

Every street you look down in Northampton seems to have a salon, and that means you get a number of wonderful hair styling options for their clients. They also provide a high quality service that keeps the hair in great condition. The average woman might think that a visit to the hair salon is a luxury. The fact is that a visit to the local salon is a necessity for today’s busy woman. Often, they do not have the time to dedicate to hair styling, cutting, and conditioning their own hair. Why not leave it to the professionals that know how to care for your hair?

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Women like to visit their hair stylist on a regular basis. People consult with a hair stylist because they want the best of care for their hair. Let’s face reality. It is very difficult to get a salon quality hair style at home. People that go to the hair salon are able to receive the latest hair treatments, techniques, and sample some of the latest hair products on the consumer market. Often, they are privy to the new products before they are officially launched on the consumer market. The majority of women find a visit to the hair salon a very enjoyable experience. It gives them a chance to discuss hair with their stylist and chat with other women. Continue reading →

Hair Gel vs Hair Wax – Which Is Better?

Two products which are used to style hair, but the debate still goes on… Which is better – hair gel or hair wax?

Hair gel is useful for creating volume in certain styles and also for stopping frizz and flattening hair. Wax is perfect for showing off texture and creating spikes in short hair. You can also continue manipulating the hair until you remove the product.

The limitation of gel is that it’s most effective when applying into wet hair, but you have to be weary of too much gel in your hair as it may have a crusty finish. Wax’s limitation is that it should only really be used on dry/slightly damp hair. If you use it on wet hair, it doesn’t really stick meaning it won’t style too well. Removal of both is a simple hair wash.

Overall the easier of the two to use is wax as it means your hair can be styled whilst dry. Although if you have thick hair, then you may have to use hair gel.

Finding The Right Product: Men

With over a hundred choices on the high street, purchasing products for your hair can be a minefield. Just because it costs more, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best. Same logic will go with celebrity endorsements, just because David Beckham styles using ___ it doesn’t mean, it’s the right product for you.

You first need to think about your hair type. If you have thick hair, then using a heavier product is the way forward. If you have fine hair, then using a lighter product like spray or cream may be best suited. If you use a heavy product like wax on fine hair, then it can be overpowering, so make sure you don’t use too much.