So we all know waxing is a commonly used way to remove unwanted hair. Sure, there are the obvious things to wax, but there might be a few you haven't thought of that could be VERY nice. Armpits, and noses.
Armpits are my favorite thing to wax and get waxed. Why go to the bother of waxing rather than shaving? Well, if you have light, soft, thin hair in your pits then don't bother, might as well shave. But...if you have dark, coarse, plentiful hair...this could change your life! Even the closest shave doesn't leave you feeling soft and clean, and a dark shadow seems to always be there. When you wax it, you lose everything. The hair, the rough feeling, and the shadow are outta there, and not just for a day! You get these results for weeks, and the more regularly you do it, the better it gets.
As for the nose...sounds crazy but it works wonders! I mostly recommend this for men. Most women don't struggle with unruly nose hair and if you remove the few you do have, you might be left with a constantly running nose. But any man who struggles with this knows the eye watering plain of plucking or the annoyance of trimming. Those methods often leave stragglers and have to be done frequently. Wax it baby! It is long lasting and OH SO EFFECTIVE! So encourage the man in your life to try it out...the men in my life will never go back!
Now I won't lie and claim it isn't painful. It is. But it is very short, quick pain that doesn't last after pulling off the wax. So be strong and relax...you will be just fine.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
No need to hate.
One of the biggest complaints I hear? Cowlicks and crazy growth patterns are ruining my hair life. While I can't actually cure the crazy hair with a mind of its own, I do have a few tricks for coping.
Cowlicks around the front hairline: This can be especially frustrating since they are right up front where you can't hide them. They make obedient bangs feel impossible and can ruin anyone's morning. So what should you do? First of all you should let your cowlick be your guide...to an extent. If it is a really strong one, having bangs that work against the direction the hair wants to go is just asking for sadness. If your hair pushes strongly to one side, consider wearing it to that side. That way you aren't fighting against it so hard. But don't feel like just because you have a cowlick you have to have the same bangs your whole life.
When your hair is really wet, like fresh out of the shower sopping wet, blow dry it with a comb pushing the hair the opposite way the cowlick is taking it. You will be surprised how much power this gives you over that crazy hair. After doing this morning after morning, eventually you can actually take the power of your cowlick.
Make sure your stylist is aware of your struggles, there are many cutting techniques we can do to help you live a happy, cowlick depression free life.
A little pomade goes a long way in slicking down crazy hair that stick straight up. Seal them down with the right product and they will be too scared to move. All day.
Cowlicks around the neck hairline: These are especially frustrating with those of us with short hair. They can make life miserable for sure. So what can you do? The advice of handling them when very wet also applies here.
My main recommendation here might sound a bit scary. Shave them off. AHH right? But it isn't as drastic as it sounds. By having your hair cut just a little shorter underneath around that crazy hairline basically eliminates all problems and NO ONE will ever know the difference. You might want to make sure you and your stylist are on the same page however, because if you just say you want the underneath shaved? Yeah...I won't be held liable for any disasters that follow.
Cowlicks in the crown: These are the easiest to tame. They are more of a struggle for men usually because they have such short hair they are more apparent. If you have long enough hair, you could have cowlicks in the crown and not even know because the weight of your long hair auto corrects them. If you do struggle however, there are some things you can do.
The main cure I think is again blow drying it correctly. Round brushing the hair together, the way you want it to go is the best way to whip this hair into shape.
If you get your hair texturized or thinned, ask to avoid the cowlick area. Removing hair from this area makes it shorter and lighter causing to to stick up and do what it wants even more.
Cowlicks around the front hairline: This can be especially frustrating since they are right up front where you can't hide them. They make obedient bangs feel impossible and can ruin anyone's morning. So what should you do? First of all you should let your cowlick be your guide...to an extent. If it is a really strong one, having bangs that work against the direction the hair wants to go is just asking for sadness. If your hair pushes strongly to one side, consider wearing it to that side. That way you aren't fighting against it so hard. But don't feel like just because you have a cowlick you have to have the same bangs your whole life.
When your hair is really wet, like fresh out of the shower sopping wet, blow dry it with a comb pushing the hair the opposite way the cowlick is taking it. You will be surprised how much power this gives you over that crazy hair. After doing this morning after morning, eventually you can actually take the power of your cowlick.
Make sure your stylist is aware of your struggles, there are many cutting techniques we can do to help you live a happy, cowlick depression free life.
A little pomade goes a long way in slicking down crazy hair that stick straight up. Seal them down with the right product and they will be too scared to move. All day.
Cowlicks around the neck hairline: These are especially frustrating with those of us with short hair. They can make life miserable for sure. So what can you do? The advice of handling them when very wet also applies here.
My main recommendation here might sound a bit scary. Shave them off. AHH right? But it isn't as drastic as it sounds. By having your hair cut just a little shorter underneath around that crazy hairline basically eliminates all problems and NO ONE will ever know the difference. You might want to make sure you and your stylist are on the same page however, because if you just say you want the underneath shaved? Yeah...I won't be held liable for any disasters that follow.
Cowlicks in the crown: These are the easiest to tame. They are more of a struggle for men usually because they have such short hair they are more apparent. If you have long enough hair, you could have cowlicks in the crown and not even know because the weight of your long hair auto corrects them. If you do struggle however, there are some things you can do.
The main cure I think is again blow drying it correctly. Round brushing the hair together, the way you want it to go is the best way to whip this hair into shape.
If you get your hair texturized or thinned, ask to avoid the cowlick area. Removing hair from this area makes it shorter and lighter causing to to stick up and do what it wants even more.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday How To
Yes this is just another version of a french braid. I am not showing you anything new today, I am really just throwing out a new way to use an old idea. Piece of cake. There are also a few ways to go about this do...you can either do it like this...
To be honest I just tossed this in so fast I didn't do my best work or put any finishing work into it, so I am confident yours will turn out way better than mine! Also-I would LOVE to see any pics you all have from doing tutorials on yourself. Send them in to jlundgreen@gmail.com!
Or you can do one french braid from the front to that back middle, then another from the other side and pin them together where they meet in the back. Either way works. Doing it the way I showed in the video can get tricky to when you get to the opposite side. It tends to work best if you are going to turn the other end into a point of interest like a pony or a bun. Just play around and manipulate your hair until you like the way it looks. If you want it to look like elegant half up hair from the front, or if you find it a struggle to do it the way in the video, try the two braid method and meet them up in the back. Just make it fit to your needs! I also recommend either waving or curing the hair that is left out of the braid. Just an easy idea to change it up a bit!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Uneven
I have mentioned before that that back of your hair tends to grow faster than the front. But did you know that it is also common for one side to grow faster than the other? Well it is true! It is extremely common for one side to get just a bit longer than the other. So if after a few weeks you notice an uneven cut, don't assume it can be blamed on your stylist. Sure, uneven haircuts happen, but so does uneven growth. If you notice a big difference consistently you might want to consider asking for one side to be cut slightly shorter in the first place, then it will grow out a little easier.
Another thing you might not have thought about is cutting hair uneven on purpose. Sure, it works for the asymmetrical look but it can be good for other things too, especially if you have short hair. If you suffer from a cowlick or other crazy growth patterns, cutting your hair technically uneven can actually make it lay so it looks even. So if you think you are one of these people, ask your stylist about it next time you go in and see if they think it might be a good option for you.
Another thing you might not have thought about is cutting hair uneven on purpose. Sure, it works for the asymmetrical look but it can be good for other things too, especially if you have short hair. If you suffer from a cowlick or other crazy growth patterns, cutting your hair technically uneven can actually make it lay so it looks even. So if you think you are one of these people, ask your stylist about it next time you go in and see if they think it might be a good option for you.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Heads up!
If you haven't noticed by now, I LOVE hair. Love. I love everything about it. But I do love other things too and July is full of exciting things...number one on my list is my BFF sister who has lived internationally for over 4 years is coming for three weeks! So to enable full celebration and quality time, I will be offering a limited amount of hair openings and they are filling up really fast. So please, if you want to get in, please plan ahead and let me know so I can get you scheduled! Thank you for you awesome cooperation and for reading!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
It is all about the color wheel.
I have mentioned before that coloring hair is indeed a trained skill. Not just applying it correctly, but formulating it correctly. As hair stylists, we don't walk in the back room, pick a premixed color off the shelf and toss it on your hair. We follow rules, we know when to break those rules, and we figure it out to get the desired result. This is often why home dye jobs end badly. It takes more. There is a reason we go to school believe it or not. Really coloring hair all starts at the basic color wheel. So knowing this, allow me to introduce you to something cool you might want to know about this summer if you are going blond.
It is called purple shampoo. It is just what it sounds like. It deposits a tiny amount of purple on your hair when you wash. Sound scary? Well consider this. What is the opposite of purple? Yellow/Gold. Say you want to be blond, but couldn't quite get there and ended up with a little more warmth than desired. Well this lovely purple shampoo could help nudge you in the right direction! It should be used carefully and only if you have warmth in your blond. If you are platinum, you will start retaining a purple tint. However if you need a little help, this could be just what the doctor, or stylist, ordered. SO because it is the time of year when people start bleaching, I thought it would be appropriate to mention. Keep in mind there are also blue shampoos to counteract stronger warmth like orange. Just another example that there is always something to help you love your hair a little more.
It is called purple shampoo. It is just what it sounds like. It deposits a tiny amount of purple on your hair when you wash. Sound scary? Well consider this. What is the opposite of purple? Yellow/Gold. Say you want to be blond, but couldn't quite get there and ended up with a little more warmth than desired. Well this lovely purple shampoo could help nudge you in the right direction! It should be used carefully and only if you have warmth in your blond. If you are platinum, you will start retaining a purple tint. However if you need a little help, this could be just what the doctor, or stylist, ordered. SO because it is the time of year when people start bleaching, I thought it would be appropriate to mention. Keep in mind there are also blue shampoos to counteract stronger warmth like orange. Just another example that there is always something to help you love your hair a little more.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Tuesday How To
Remember THIS post from last week? Well here are some longer hair examples. Follow the same steps and have some fun changing it up with this super versatile tool. There are still other techniques you can accomplish with this tool that I haven't even mentioned. It is great!
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