Put your hands together with us and welcome back the scrunch.
It’s the 80’s but not as you know it.
Lets explain, the scrunch is not a dance but one of the simplest ways to get natural texture into your hair with minimal fuss.
First your gonna need that big round thing that came with your hairdryer, it’s called a diffuser and is probably in some random cupboard. So find it, attach it to your dryer and your basically ready to go.
It gives straight hair a boho wave and curly hair volume and movement without encouraging frizz. You need to remove the majority of moisture then apply your fave lotion or mousse, face the diffuser up to the sky and place your hair in the dish.
Have your dryer on medium blow and watch magic happen. Your hair needs to be 90% dry then apply your finishing product by scrunching the hair again upward in fist fulls to encourage curl.
A light spray, again upward to hold the curl wouldn’t go astray.
It truly couldn’t be easier! Even the 'Can’t be arsed in the morning' brigade can join in. Which brings us to our next topic.
Gym Hair- Yes we have discussed this before but summer is nearly here so let's recap.
Please do not base your potentially beautiful hairstyle on what it does on the treadmill. It’s very rare that slicked back hair is gonna look good on your weekend.
The modern women requires sexy and feminine hair. This means softness, layers and possible fringes. So in your pump class you utilize headbands, clips, caps, whatever makes you comfortable, heck who looks great with a pink face and sweaty hair anyways. These things were invented for moments like these and then boo-yah- still have your hotness for your actual life.
Lets hope the weather continues especially for the Grey Lynn Festival!
P.S Big News Next Week!!!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Low Maintenance Please!
Hi all,
We were a bit worried that things would be slower with baby Nina on the scene and Mimi only working 2 days but we haven’t missed a beat. Personally and professionally, we’re jammed!
I want to talk about Low Maintenance hair today as I had some new clients last week that seemed to have had a hard time getting a hot look when their lifestyle had changed. There was a lot of talk of “I don’t have time with the kids” or “ I work out everyday”.
This is life and so understandably women want a haircut that works, is easy and looks great.
A low maintenance hairstyle can be achieved through a good cut. Think mid-length layers and face framing to complement bone structure.
You might want to take your length up, maybe slightly shorter at the back than the sides this gives a sharp side profile. Choppy fringes are an asset as they modernise your look and grow out well. Then it’s product, product, product!!
Always use shampoo and conditioner to suit your needs so you’re smoothing frizz and adding volume from this first step.
Blast your hair dry and throw in some slightly sticky, creamy shiny product to make the most of the haircut and a low maintenance, versatile do is yours!
Tip: Don’t wash your hair everyday, even if you workout.
Dry shampoo’s are available from your chemist, you spray into the roots of dry hair and voila! You’re freshened up and ready to go.
Alternatively just blast your hair with your hairdryer, add some more product and re-style.
We were a bit worried that things would be slower with baby Nina on the scene and Mimi only working 2 days but we haven’t missed a beat. Personally and professionally, we’re jammed!
I want to talk about Low Maintenance hair today as I had some new clients last week that seemed to have had a hard time getting a hot look when their lifestyle had changed. There was a lot of talk of “I don’t have time with the kids” or “ I work out everyday”.
This is life and so understandably women want a haircut that works, is easy and looks great.
A low maintenance hairstyle can be achieved through a good cut. Think mid-length layers and face framing to complement bone structure.
You might want to take your length up, maybe slightly shorter at the back than the sides this gives a sharp side profile. Choppy fringes are an asset as they modernise your look and grow out well. Then it’s product, product, product!!
Always use shampoo and conditioner to suit your needs so you’re smoothing frizz and adding volume from this first step.
Blast your hair dry and throw in some slightly sticky, creamy shiny product to make the most of the haircut and a low maintenance, versatile do is yours!
Tip: Don’t wash your hair everyday, even if you workout.
Dry shampoo’s are available from your chemist, you spray into the roots of dry hair and voila! You’re freshened up and ready to go.
Alternatively just blast your hair with your hairdryer, add some more product and re-style.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Own your hair type
TRAINING!!
That’s the key to anyone who wants to excel at their career and with hairdressing this is especially true.
As well as constantly updating our skills Mimi and I need to keep up to date with the latest and greatest because we also have the responsibility of training our emerging young talent Tom.
Killer Hair is truly blessed to have him. Besides being a hard worker, he is hungry for knowledge and we are starting to see his confidence build.
It’s important that we set Tom up to succeed in whatever we throw at him… right now he is knee deep in colour and perfecting the twist blowwave which gives a beautiful smooth finish to curly hair…a celebrity favourite.
This brings me to another point…We are currently seeing a lot of clients that are sick of their curly hair being frizzy, this weather is not helping but your best weapon is the right product and understanding that you’re always gonna have a bit of frizz/ texture but it’s best to work the curl!
Stop trying to flatten and reduce its movement and go with it……this makes curly hair a sexy statement. It’s your hair type, own it and allow it say something about who you are.
Tune in to Tabatha’s salon takeover on TV3 on Friday night ….It’s hilarious, we can hardly believe how crazy some hairdressers are.
RIP Michael Jackson
Steven
That’s the key to anyone who wants to excel at their career and with hairdressing this is especially true.
As well as constantly updating our skills Mimi and I need to keep up to date with the latest and greatest because we also have the responsibility of training our emerging young talent Tom.
Killer Hair is truly blessed to have him. Besides being a hard worker, he is hungry for knowledge and we are starting to see his confidence build.
It’s important that we set Tom up to succeed in whatever we throw at him… right now he is knee deep in colour and perfecting the twist blowwave which gives a beautiful smooth finish to curly hair…a celebrity favourite.
This brings me to another point…We are currently seeing a lot of clients that are sick of their curly hair being frizzy, this weather is not helping but your best weapon is the right product and understanding that you’re always gonna have a bit of frizz/ texture but it’s best to work the curl!
Stop trying to flatten and reduce its movement and go with it……this makes curly hair a sexy statement. It’s your hair type, own it and allow it say something about who you are.
Tune in to Tabatha’s salon takeover on TV3 on Friday night ….It’s hilarious, we can hardly believe how crazy some hairdressers are.
RIP Michael Jackson
Steven
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Recommendations and more recommendations!
Yesterday we had an amazing but desperate email from a client of ours who has moved to Arizona.
She has been gone for nearly a year now and just can’t find a decent hairdresser.
She was telling us how much she missed us and wished she could visit us for some Killer Hair action.
It was very sweet and she pleaded for us to recommend someone but sadly we don’t know anyone in Arizona. At Killer, because we are a boutique salon, we don’t advertise and we don’t have a big sign in the main road. We live off recommendations - it’s the only way we get clients.
But we should all be better at giving recommendations! In this time of a slower economy or any time in fact, we all should recommend cafes, mechanics etc etc.
I love being told of a great book or film, where to get a great coffee. We should recommend quality whenever we can as it’s a great way of helping each other to find the things we want when we want them. Otherwise it’s all a bit disappointing.
Anyway back to the salon. It’s university hols so all my student clients are coming in for their hairdos. Most haven’t been since Feb so it’s gonna be fun!!.
Steven
She has been gone for nearly a year now and just can’t find a decent hairdresser.
She was telling us how much she missed us and wished she could visit us for some Killer Hair action.
It was very sweet and she pleaded for us to recommend someone but sadly we don’t know anyone in Arizona. At Killer, because we are a boutique salon, we don’t advertise and we don’t have a big sign in the main road. We live off recommendations - it’s the only way we get clients.
But we should all be better at giving recommendations! In this time of a slower economy or any time in fact, we all should recommend cafes, mechanics etc etc.
I love being told of a great book or film, where to get a great coffee. We should recommend quality whenever we can as it’s a great way of helping each other to find the things we want when we want them. Otherwise it’s all a bit disappointing.
Anyway back to the salon. It’s university hols so all my student clients are coming in for their hairdos. Most haven’t been since Feb so it’s gonna be fun!!.
Steven
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday already!?
Is it Friday already!? The week seems to get busier as it progresses and unless I’m mistaken everybody’s hair is getting longer. It’s a winter thing!
I’m enjoying cutting brunette hair with longer layers on the top and sides but not too long at the back - maybe tapered even. Think dark Italian layered hair. The lead singer from the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs - a New York band - has a great hairstyle.
A longer style does not require long at the back layers. Simply growing the fringe and top layers dramatically changes the shape. Throw in a choc-brown semi colour and you’re in business.
Of course not everyone wants long. Sam my waiter client wants a classy James Bond at the sides and back with a kinda James Dean meets Morrissey on top.
Anyway back to work. My next client is a dancer and she loves the chic layered bob. Mimi puts a beautiful blonde through itand I shatter the layers at the front to give a Charlize Theron aeon flux look.
Hope my hair descriptions haven’t given you a headache!
Steven
I’m enjoying cutting brunette hair with longer layers on the top and sides but not too long at the back - maybe tapered even. Think dark Italian layered hair. The lead singer from the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs - a New York band - has a great hairstyle.
A longer style does not require long at the back layers. Simply growing the fringe and top layers dramatically changes the shape. Throw in a choc-brown semi colour and you’re in business.
Of course not everyone wants long. Sam my waiter client wants a classy James Bond at the sides and back with a kinda James Dean meets Morrissey on top.
Anyway back to work. My next client is a dancer and she loves the chic layered bob. Mimi puts a beautiful blonde through itand I shatter the layers at the front to give a Charlize Theron aeon flux look.
Hope my hair descriptions haven’t given you a headache!
Steven
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