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How to STYLE YOUR HAIR WHILE YOU SLEEP

4/28/2015

When the headband curl grew popular, I had to try this trend on my clients. This technique is an easy, protective style for most lengths of hair. When hair is set on a headband its results are soft beachy waves.
I've discovered the easiest and most consistent way to achieve the best results are wrapping the hair when its dry or slightly damp. This set is comfortable to sleep on unlike hard rollers. Also your not applying nearly as much heat as you would when flat ironing and blow drying. I used R and Co Rockaway sea salt spray before and after setting the hair. How to video and steps below.

Steps To create beach waves with a headband

Shampoo and condition hair
Spray R and Co Rockaway on towel dried hair and power dry
apply headband (shown in video below)
start on the left or right take a 2 in section of hair closest to the forehead flip it up and then under the head band, leaving a small tail towards the back of the head
Then take the tail and add it to another 2 in section next to it, then continue until you reach middle back.
keep spiraling the hair around the headband until you run out of space on the side your working on
repeat on other side
Go under the dryer for 10 mins or blow dry with a diffuser on for 5 to 10 mins or sleep in the set all night
if heat is used let the hair cool for a least 5 mins
remove the headband rake through hair spray with Rockaway Done!

TIP: keep in mind the size of the headband and the size of your sections this will determine the tightness or looseness the curl will be.

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kevin.murphy cut.me class

4/26/2015

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I got the pleasure of going to a Kevin.Murphy Cut.Me class with my boss Kim. It was so nice having a class close to home it was located at the double tree in Valley Forge Pa. This class was definitely and investment. We learned two very inspiring haircuts The BABE and The ANGEL, and invested in the Kevin Murphy's Helix shear. This shear is curved and reversible. This shear is very versatile anyone professional can use them left or right handed since they are reversible. Why is this shear different than others? The curve in the shear allows you to decide which direction you want the hair to kick, up, down, left or right. The curve cuts a crescent shape into the hair allowing the hair to have more movement when styled. We also learned a texturizing technique called "lacing". I've been discovering many ways to use these shears. If your interested is having your hair cut with these shears come see me at Salon NOVA.

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Valley Forge bliss bridal show

4/25/2015

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Have you ever attended a Bridal Show? This was my first experience. It gives brides the opportunity to source out different vendors for their wedding day. At this particular show there was an opportunity to win free services for your wedding day, a variety of different hor d'oeuvres and drinks, free stuff and of course our models. At Salon NOVA's booth we show case our work that we've created in past weddings, and special occasion hair and make up. We also had a basket raffle with lots of goodies. At Salon NOVA we offer bride and bridal party services in the salon or we can travel to your venue of choice. When you come to the salon for your big day we provide muffins, mimosa, cold and hot beverages. If your interesting in coming to see us for your wedding check out SalonNOVA.net for more info. My Bridal and special occasion work can be found on all of my social networking sites, salonnova.net, and my gallery.

This bridal show gave me a fun photo shoot opportunity. One of my Co workers Keyana and my boyfriend Justin were available to be models. Staged as bride and groom, a great way to express our talent in men and women services. On Keyana's hair I was able to get a bit weird and interesting with her style. We call this "the modern day comb over" Her hair is chin length. I was able to put her hair up into a french twist. I added a very avant garde piece made of hair to the front to replicate a birdcage and added a pretty white flower to the back. Keyana's makeup was done using The Balm and Youngblood cosmetics. Justin's hair was very simple to style. I cut his hair a few days before. On the day of the event Heather blow dried his hair and applied Kevin Murphy Rough rider. Enjoy the photos below.

creating "the modern day comb over"

Choose the desired hair your like to use for this intersting texture. ( we used a clip in extesion)
wrap the hair in a figure eight pattern (rick rack set) on a large hair pin
place the finished wrap in to your flat iron and heat the hair up, allow to cool
remove hair from hair pin, brush out
spray a strong hair spray, flaten the hair out with your flat iron with an open and close motion, do not slide the iron or you will smooth out the fun texture you just created.
then it will look like a sheet give it another good spray and mold it to where you want it on the head.

Products used : R & Co outer space flexible hair spray, Kevin Murphy powder puff, R & Co Vicious Strong hold hair spray.