How to Condition Curly, Wavy and Kinky Hair

Morgan, creative director and head stylist at Ouidad Salon, gives the basics on how to condition curly, wavy, and kinky hair to add moisture, shine and buoyancy back to the curls.

Hotheads Hair Extensions

 

Hilda, Terresa, Jolene, Jackie, Gina and Emily attended the Kevin Murphy Styling and Hotheads Hair Extensions class. We learned some great styling techniques about the new Kevin Murphy  line we are carrying at Knotty Hair Salon, featuring Hotheads Extensions.

Hotheads has discovered the best way to provide volume, length, highlights and dynamic color easily and without damage or hair loss. Unlike other methods available today, Hotheads offers the most simple, fast, and extraordinary human hair extensions and enhancement solutions in the industry. Read more...

The Benefits Of Professional Hair Care

When it comes to hair - especially for women - anything goes in an effort to make us feel beautiful. And often this effort means the pursuit of professional hair care - that service that will keep our hair healthy and looking great. Of course, such service comes at a price - some higher than others - but most find that it is more than worth the expense. Can you cut your hair at home? Yes. Can you color your hair with the use of a product you picked up at your local drugstore? Absolutely. But what you save in avoiding professional hair care you will almost certainly wind up spending down the road to fix damage you have caused.

Professional services are simply part of our lifestyle - a necessary factor in keeping our bodies healthy. Just as we visit doctors for check-ups, dentists for professional cleaning, and ophthalmologists to make sure our glasses or contacts are up-to-date, so must we allow ourselves professional hair care to ensure the health of our hair.

Professional hair care typically requires a trip to a salon where your hair will be washed, conditioned, cut, and styled. Your stylist can assess the health of your hair and determine if you need a deep conditioning treatment and what cut will work best with your particular hair. Developing a long term relationship with a stylist allows you to know what you're getting when you walk in; it also allows the stylist to get to know your hair and subsequently learn what to look for in determining the health of your hair. Trimming the hair allows the hair to grow and keeps it healthy. If you do not trim your hair, the ends become split and your hair becomes dry, broken, and brittle.

When it comes to styling, professional hair care treatment gives you insight into what looks best for your hair and around your face. It is important to seek out a stylist who has experience working with your type of hair; if, for instance, you have naturally curly hair, you want to find someone who is skilled in dealing with your type of hair. A haircut for curly hair is very different than a haircut for straight hair. A little bit of research will go a long way towards ultimately getting what you want.

For those who color their hair, professional hair care is even more important. If done incorrectly, color can damage your hair long term. A professional hair colorist can expertly treat your hair and help you decide what color looks best on your hair and against your face.

Professional hair care may cost you some money; but it will be well worth it in maintaining the health and beauty of your hair.

For easy to understand, in depth information about professional hair care visit our ezGuide 2 Hair Care.

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How To: Fight Frizzy Hair

Moroccanoil has partnered with NewBeauty Magazine to share summer styling tips and rewarded one one lucky NewBeauty reader a beautiful transformation with Moroccanoil Artistic Director Antonio Corral Calero. Watch to see the look he created and to hear tips on how to fight frizz and remain gorgeous during the summer months.

How to Protect Hair Color in Summer | Beauty How To

It's easy to forget about Summer-proofing your hair color, but unprotected strands can take a turn for the worse. Luckily, it only takes a few steps to keep your hair — and your color — looking beautiful all Summer. On Maria: Tibi dress, BaubleBar necklace.

How To: Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection

An innovative heat-protecting agent effectively prevents breakage and split ends. The result: healthy, naturally beautiful hair that withstands extreme heat, with a style that lasts throughout the day.

How to Protect Your Hair from Chlorine and Saltwater

Everybody into the pool! Or the ocean! But not before you take measures to prevent your hair from getting fried.

NEW Omega-3 Replenishing Hair Treatment by Ouidad

Morgan demonstrates how-to use the new Omega-3 Replenishing Hair Treatment, a deeply hydrating, washout treatment that rehydrates the hair shaft, restoring & replenishing lost moisture & breathing new life into hair

The Best Bangs to Flatter Your Face Shape

Ever wonder why some bangs look great on one person but not so great on another? The answer may have a lot to do with your face shape. We break down which bang styles look best on which face shapes so you can avoid a future fringe faux pas. On Maria: Mackage vest, Aritzia shirt.

Find the Suitable Hair Color for Summer

Summer is here and it's the best time of the year to go out and have fun under the sun! But before you step out and roam around, it is nice that you look and feel good about yourself and that you are ready to mingle with friends.

One way to feel good is to enhance your crowning glory - your hair. And wearing a hair color design that is suitable for summer season is something that should not slip your mind. And here are some good hair color picks to choose from:

• Auburn hair color - it is often mistaken with the red as both have common characteristics. Many describes it as a type of hair color that is somewhere between red and brown (but more on red side probably). This type of hair color design is gaining more popularity because of its natural look. Wondering how this type hair looks like? - Checkout Sarah Michelle Gellar's.


• Dark ash blonde - it is brown and yellow hues combined and is said to be a perfect option for people who cannot pull off ash blonde. Some would describe it as a light brown color with hints of ash blonde. Although this type is a good option for summer, it is not suitable fit for everyone.


• Dark chocolate brown - is another hair color design option that is suitable for summer. It is fits for most color tones and appears the shiniest of all hair colors. Want to know more about this color type? Well, ask the Glee songstress Lea Michelle - one of the most popular dark brunettes in showbiz.


• Honey blonde - another good option for summer hairstyle would be the honey blonde. This is considered the most popular as you cannot only use it during summer - you can have it the whole year round! Aside from that, this type will make your hair appear like that of natural blonde. Experts suggest that women who dye their hair with this color need to have light or mousy hair. Still struggling to figure out how does it look like? Think of JLo's.


• Shades of Ombre - this can also be a good option for you this summer. Experts recommend this for brunettes. To get more ideas about how does it look like, check out these celebs: Drew Barrymore; Lily Aldridge; Nicole Richie.

Useful tip: It is always beneficial to seek an advice from a hair expert before you apply any color on your hair, most especially if it is your first time. Don't let your summer time be spoiled by a hair 'tragedy'. Make it safe!

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