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7/17/2019

You want cool-girl waves, right?

You want the hair you're seeing on Instagram and those
inspirational pics of cool-girl waves, right?

Well, that's why I'm sharing this article from one of my professional sites so you can achieve these waves at home.

According to BTC Team Member Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair): By empowering clients (that's you) with basic tips and usable tools, you will make their dream hair an everyday reality and score better selfies for social media!
So, here you go...

3 Flat Iron Tips For Teaching Client-Friendly Waves

1. Waving 101: Break Down The Basics
Don’t let clients leave the salon without these waving basics below! “If we can teach our clients how to properly use the tools, which direction to curl their hair, then we can empower them to feel beautiful everyday, not just leaving the salon,” shares Chris.

Get The Basics Below:

In the front hairline sections, curl the hair away from the face.
For more movement and texture, alternate the direction of every curl.
Different sections will determine different curl patterns. Smaller sections will create heavier texture and bigger sections will create looser waves.
Whether they flip over their hair and shake out the curls or comb through using a wide tooth comb, suggest different ways of breaking up waves.

2. Choose The Right Tools
Let’s be real. You’re probably not going to send a client home with a Marcel iron. Chris recommends whatever tool matches the client’s skill level at home for best results which is typically a flat iron or wand.

What’s the most “usable” at-home tool according to Chris? He recommends clients invest in the Revolutionary 1.25″ Ionic Salon Flat Iron by Hot Tools. “Much like running scissors over a ribbon, just smooth over once, turn either half or a full rotation then glide the iron over the section,” shares Chris. Keep scrolling for the video how-to!

3. Client Waving Demo: Watch This @chrisjones_hair video below
Chris went on Instagram to demo how he uses his favorite client-friendly tool, the Revolutionary 1.25″ Ionic Salon Flat Iron, for the ultimate cool-girl texture. “The most expensive haircut in the world isn’t worth anything if the clients cant replicate it at home,” shares Chris.

Watch The Technique!

6/23/2017

DIY: Pink Salt Hairspray Recipe

DIY: Pink Salt Hairspray Recipe

What you'll need:

1 cup pink salt crystals (you can steal it from your kitchen)
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
spray bottles
essential oils (lavender and wild orange, but you can choose whatever you like for the scent you favor.)
a funnel (here’s a good set)
filtered water

Using the funnel, add 1 cup pink salt to your empty spray bottle.

Next, add six drops (each scent) of the essential oils.

Next, add 1/2 cup aloe vera juice and 1.5 cups filtered water. Keep the proportions 1 part aloe to 3 parts water, and you can use whatever you need to fill your container.

The aloe vera juice is important because it is moisturizing and the essential oils are what adds the scent to your recipe.

Shake the spray before each use. After many uses, the pink salt will begin to fully dissolve, but the spray will remain pink.

Use this spray to create beachy waves when air drying and after being outdoors in the warm months. It’s great for adding texture on days when you want tousled, messy hair.

This article first appeared on A Beautiful Mess

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As the Chair Turns - June 2017

What's Inside This Month

5 Ways to Make Father's Day Special
Essential Tips to Protect Your Hair from Summer Sun
Summer Time Air-Drying Hair Hacks
Shades of Summer: Rose Gold
Things Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You
Hair (2017) Tribeca Film Festival
Flat Iron Tricks: Waves and Curls
New Service: FIBERPlex Bond Enforcing System
Ingenious Podcast to Help You Fall Asleep
DIY: Pink Salt Hairspray
Movies Opening This Month
Tips for Handling Hairy Home Situations
Coming Soon on DVD / Streaming
Redhead Facts That Will Make You Jealous of Gingers
Dates for Your Calendar: June
Hair Tip: Removing Chewing Gum From Hair
Recipe: Salad Dressings to Know by Heart
The Story of Hair - History of Hair Brushes
In the News: Hair and Beauty

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4/15/2017 0 Comments

How to use a Curl Wand / Flat Iron

Most of us buy a hot tool, and then use it the way we think is best, but do we really know the best way to use these tools?

If you're not sure then you'll want to check out the videos below.

Because you want to have salon quality hair, even stepping out of your own home, right?