A Soft Modern Wave

If you read my post a few years ago titled, "Stop the fake curls and waves," I made it very clear what was out and what was on its way in for 2013. Today I want to share another technique around creating waves...one that's very old yet new to some.

I was on a photo shoot with a makeup artist and a photographer recently and we decided to create a soft, playful look for our young Brazilian model. Because it was a relaxed shoot and our model had long, beautiful hair, I felt that this technique would be perfect. Check out my short video on how to create these waves along with some images of the finished look. 

 To prep the hair I used PhytoVolume Actif and a PhytoKeratine. The iron I used is the T3 Body Waver, which has now become my favorite iron.

It's definitely a softer approach to the old barrel curl waves we've been seeing for way too long!

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York City Fall 2013

Putting my kit together for our first show in the morning (Derek Lam) and I still have to add more stuff!!

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Best Hair Gel

Why is it a simple product, like a good hair gel is so hard to find? Well that's why you have me, to be your human guinea pig and test what works and what does not.

I bring you the Phyto Strong Sculpting Hair Gel.  

I have fine, wavy hair that’s curly in some parts and tends to get frizzy along the sides. So I’ve been looking for a product that can even out the waves, holds well and leaves my hair shiny, minus the flakes.  As a hairstylist I am very picky with products and like you…it’s annoying to use products that make promises they can’t keep.

So during fashion week, I was given this gel to try and was very skeptical. But having liked other products from Phyto, I decided to give it a try.

I now use this gel religiously and I love it. After coming out of the shower I apply a quarter size of gel and comb it through.

If you have thicker hair, feel free to use more.

What I like about this gel is it will not make my hair rock hard, but the hold is great (no helmet hair). Then to change the look, I can easily brush my hair, breaking up the gel and have a softer look that still works with my haircut.  I like the ability to change my hairstyle at the end of the day before going out without having to wet my hair.

If you want it to last it last all day long (and into the night,) use the Spray De Coiffage to further lock it into place. Not to worry…you can still brush it for a softer look if you like. 

And to top to top it off, this gel is infused with a potent combination of revitalizing ginseng, vitamins B and C and a natural UV filter.

Loving it!!

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Great Volumizing Hair Product

Looking for a new volumizing hair product? Well after an amazing fashion week a few weeks ago, I found a new one. It's Phytovolume Actif and it works wonders.  

Working with the 7am crew, I noticed several of the girls arrived with flat bedhead. Using Phytovolume Actif, we were able to get quick lift without the fast drying stiffness like other volumizing products. Since it is heat activated don't fret about using a dryer, this product contains wheat proteins and amino acids to help protect hair.

Product tip:
If you have damaged hair and use a volumizing product, add a little serum or styling cream to the ends to avoid tangling. In the Phyto line, I recommend Phyto 9 Daily Ultra Nourishing Botanical Cream. 

This product will help break down the strength of Phytovolume Actif, allowing you to easily work through to the ends.

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