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Limp
& Lifeless?
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If your hair's as flat
as a pancake when you wake, take a tip from top hairdresser Umberto
Giannini.
- Natural movement
is essential and starts with a good cut. If your hair is fine,
a 'club cut' - which slices the hair straight across and gives
a solid edge - maximises volume. If your hair is thick, your
hairdresser can make the most of its volume by 'texturising'
- cutting into the mid-lengths and ends of hair to break up
the shape, for an uneven, dishevelled effect.
- Build height while
you dry. Work some volumising mousse into the roots or apply
a strong hold blow-dry lotion or spray, when use your fingers
to tease hair upwards as you style - the heat from the dryer
will encourage volume. If your hair is long, tip your head upside-down
while blow-drying to lift the underneath.
- Bad hair day? Boost
the roots by inserting heated rollers at the crown. Spritz with
a light styling spray then blast with a hairdryer. Leave the
rollers in place while you do your make-up, then unwind for
bags of body!
- Invest in a few
tools. Starightening irons are great for shorter hair - clamp
large sections from roots to ends for a spikey look. For long
hair, always dry with a diffuser. Heated rollers are handy for
all lengths - for volume rather than curl, leave in for a few
minutes only.
How
to
. Use an Air Styler.
- For best
results use on slightly damp hair.
- Always
use a heat-protecting product before styling.
- If you
want tighter curls divide the hair into many sections - larger
sections for larger curls.
- To create
root lift as well as curls look out for stylers that have a
'finger-like' prong attachment. Simply slide the attachment
close to the scalp and wrap hair around. Dont pull as you would
with a brush attachment, simply hold in place until you get
the lift you want. Remove by sliding out.
- Always
let hair cool before dressing into desired style.
- Finish
with a fine mist to hold style.
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Q: |
My short, fine hair is a mousey
non-descript colour. How can I liven it up? |
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The best colours for you would
be coppery-blonde highlights. These add movement to
the hair and give the appearance of thickness to fine
hair. |
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Q: |
How can I get my long, thick
hair to stay up? |
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A:
Pull your hair into a high ponytail,
then split it into six even sections. Take each length
and wind it around two fingers, then pin to your head
near the ponytail band. Repeat until you've made a complete
circle. For a spikey look divide the ponytail into six,
then twist each section like a rope. Pin it to the head
allowing the end of each 'rope' to splay out like a
fan. |
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Q: |
Can I give my hair fullness
without curls? |
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Yes! Just ask your stylist for
a root perm. It will lift and give volume making it
easier to style - blow-dry the ends under for a sophisticated
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Dawn
to Dusk
A good haircut should double up for work and play, being able to
change your style from a business look to a 'clubby' or glam-evening
style is a must. Ask your stylist for ideas on a versatile style
for you and get them to show you how to achieve at least two distinctive
looks....
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Work
For a
cool business look blow-dry hair away from face using a
shine-mousse. Using smoothing irons hair was lifted at roots
in sections then combed through before spraying with shine
spray.
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Play
For a glam-punk look use a smoothing iron to get root lift
staright upwards in small sections. When hair is cooled
separate sections with a polishing wax pulling strands down
to create a random fringe.
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Work
This sleek look was blow-dried smooth using a round brush
and a blow-dry lotion for hold. For a neat and shiny finish
a small amount of sculpting wax was warmed between palms
and smoothed downwards over hair.
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Play
Funk it up with wax or gel rubbed between palms.
Insert fingers into style at roots and gently pull hair
upwards. To finish, tease individual strands upwards and
outwards at random, all-over beginning at the crown.
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Work
This
sleek bob was blow-dried smooth using the BaByliss Volume
Air Plus which is specifically designed to create versatile
styles.
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Play
The same
classic bob was given lift and waves by using the brush
attachment on the Volume Air Plus. Spray with a very fine
mist of hairspray to hold all evening.
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Top
Tips
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Slim
down chubby cheeks with layers cut at cheek length.
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Add
lots of different shades of blonde to make hair look
full of volume.
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Accentuate
lots of layers on auburn hair by having the ends 'tipped'
with a lighter, coppery shade.
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Tame
flyaway ends on mid-length hair by having long layers
cut.
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