Hair Expressions Product usage and Styling Secrets

Having a great product is one thing, but knowing how to properly use it is another. This is where I give you tips on how to maximize your results when using Hair Expressions .

• Layering your styling products for maximum results. The rule of thumb is layering up to three products at a time. When doing so, please remember to use smaller amounts than you would for a single application. The results will astound you.

• Example: Start with Thicker volume amplifier and then layer on Pre Form full body gel mousse. Viola! You have the best of both worlds- volume on top of volume.

• Try using styling cocktails; in this scenario you mix several products together in your hand before applying it only to wet hair. Example; I do this quite a bit with Glossyfull revitalizing volume gel and Straight Edge thermal smoothing gel to get volume with smooth shine.

• Soft Shapes hair spray has a variety of uses. It's more than just a hair spray, it can be used while blow drying to encourage root lift. Be sure to apply Soft Shapes when hair is three- quarters of the way dry. You may also use it before using a curling iron or hot rollers. This will give additional hold to the curl.

• When using a round bristle brush in conjunction with blow drying , apply a small amount of Smooth Moves forming lotion to your hair, start drying your hair with the blow dryer. You should wait to use the brush until the hair is three- quarters of the way dry. It will save you time from trying to style wet hair. When styling, apply heat directly to the round brush, then take the dryer away and let cool for a few seconds before pulling the brush out or you can use the “cool” button on your dryer. When doing so it sets the curl in better. ( Don't be afraid to set the dryer down and work with the round brush with both hands to make sure hair is firmly around the brush. Then pick the hair dryer back up and continue to set the curl.)

• When blow drying or curling hard to reach areas, such as the back of your head, use a pick or a jaw clamp to hold hair out of the way.

• Combing tangles out of wet hair can be painful and damaging to the hair if done improperly. Make it easier on you and your hair by spraying Revive protein shower ( leave-in conditioning spray) after you get out of the shower. Liberally spray into damp hair, then take a wide tooth comb or a pick and start combing your hair from the back underneath section of your head and work towards the top.

• Deep conditioning. Take time to repair damage from every day styling, sun exposure and chemical processes. Shampoo with Embody Factor moisture infusing shampoo and rinse with warm water to open cuticle, which will help the conditioner to absorb into the hair. Pat hair dry with towel and apply Restore.3 deep conditioner from mid shaft to ends. Heat damp towel in microwave for 30 seconds and wrap your hair in it for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water to help close the cuticle and seal in the moisture.

• Give flat hair extra volume. Try using Velcro rollers, available at most drug and beauty supply stores. First shampoo with Cleanbody or Thick Shampooing , followed by D-Tangle weightless daily conditioner, towel dry hair and apply Thicker volume amplifier spray followed by Pre Form full body gel mousse or Glossyfull revitalizing volume gel. Bend over at the waist and blow dry with fingers, when hair is three-quarters of the way dry, stand back up and divide hair into sections. Two rollers on each side of your head, with two on top and two in back, totaling eight rollers. Make sure the roller is big enough to go at least one revolution around your hair. Now apply some heat with the blow dryer for about 5 to 10 minutes, allow to cool. Remove rollers, lightly spray in Soft Shapes hair spray and then finger or pick the hair out, try not to brush too much. And voila! You have just doubled your hairs volume!

• How to make straight hair look naturally curly or wavy for a day. To create soft natural waves, shampoo with 3 in 1 botanical shampoo, do not condition. Towel dry hair and apply a small amount of Smooth Moves forming lotion, blow hair dry half way. Take 1 to 3 inch sections of damp hair wrap around your middle and index fingers; secure with a bobby pin at root. Smaller section creates smaller curl and larger section creates larger curl. Allow to dry naturally for 30 to 45 minutes or blow dry on low for several minutes until dry. Before removing pins, lightly spray hair with Soft Shapes hair spray, wait a few seconds to dry and then remove pins. Turn head upside down and finger curls out. Take small amount of Defined Shine texturizing light weight pomade, work into palms and then apply to your hair. Spray one more time with Soft Shapes to secure the look.