A clean scalp is the first step to a beautiful style. When shampooing and conditioning, you have to wash and
massage your head in warm water and rinse thoroughly in cool water, or your hair and scalp won't be clean. And if
they aren't clean, your hair won't be shiny and you won't be able to create the hairstyle you want.
DRYING:
Give your hair a break from the heat - taking your hair from sopping wet to bone dry and be pretty traumatic for it
if you always use heat. If you have the time - even if it is only for 5 or 10 minutes - let your hair air-dry until
it is damp before taking the blow dryer to it. You'll still be able to get all the styling versatility you need,
and you will put a lot less stress on your hair. Over time, your hair will be healthier for it. (Curly and kinky
hair types, on the other hand, need heat-styling immediately to curb frizz and to get the hair to behave properly).
BRUSHING DRY HAIR:
Use small, slow strokes with a wooden styling brush. You risk snapping off the hair if you use big, quick ones.
Always start brushing from about an inch or two above the ends. When that section of the hair is smooth, move up an
inch or two and continue brushing down until the new area is also smooth. Proceed in the way, moving up inch by
inch, until you've worked your way to the scalp.
If your hair is tangled, comb it first. Never, ever brush your hair from the scalp to the ends if it has tangles.
From the bottom, work the tangles out first with a wide-tooth comb, then brush. Or if you have really bad tangles
and knots, put a drop of shine product onto your hair (when wet or dry) and then pick the hair apart very slowly
from bottom to top.
If your hair is newly clean, overenthusiastic brushing may cause it to snap off. It is best to postpone brushing
after washing so that your hair can generate some natural oils. If you have a flaky scalp, a gentle scalp massage
along with brushing may help to dislodge the flakes.
APPLYING STYLING PRODUCTS TO WET HAIR:
On the one hand, you don't want to use too much product. On the other, remember that you're styling in three
dimensions and you want all of your hair to look good, not just the parts you can see in the mirror. Don't just
plot product on top of your hair; make sure you work it into the hair evenly.
VOLUMIZING:
No matter how big your hair looks when you first style it, it will settle after a few hours. Furthermore, if you
want the body and style to last more than a day, you have to pump up the volume in the beginning. To be on the safe
side, overcompensate and create a bit more volume and lift than you ultimately want.
ROLLER TIPS:
Inserting rollers into your hair smoothly is important for both dry and wet sets. To put in a stick-on roller
properly, be sure not to roll the rollers too tight.
1. Bend the section (about half way down its length) over the roller.
2. Slide the roller down the section until you're nearly at the ends.
3. Use the fingers to tuck the ends around the roller.
4. Roll up your hair the rest of the way and clip before moving on to the next section.
POSITIONING ROLLERS FOR VOLUME
Section 1: Bangs/Front
Roll your hair back, away from your face. If you have bangs, roll them forward.
Section 2: Top/Crown
Roll your hair back, toward the nape of your neck.
Sections 3 and 4: Left and Right Sides
Roll your hair down, holding the roller parallel to the floor. If you have short hair, you are finished. If
you have medium or long hair, continue rolling the rest of your hair.
Sections 5 and 6: Back Left and Back Right
Further divide each of these sections horizontally and vertically so you will be able to use two rows of
two rollers for each section. Roll your hair down, holding each roller parallel to the floor.
