Hairstyling Tips For Clients

One of the biggest complaints I hear from people is, "My hair looked so good when I walked out of the salon, but I can't get it to look like that when I try to style it at home!" Unless you know the tricks hairstylists use, it can be very frustrating trying to do it yourself. Here's some of the basics to remember. If you'd like more details, check out some of the other links on our site where we'll go a little more in-depth with each product.

The first thing to remember is to use the right cleaning agents. If you don't use the correct shampoos and conditioners for your hair type, it'll be very difficult to achieve the style. If you use something too heavy for your hair, it'll weigh your hair down and make it feel dirty by the end of the day. Consequently, if you use something that's not moisturizing enough etc, your hair will be frizzy and fly-away. As far as the brand name goes.. it's really up to your personal preference. I have fine hair myself, so I prefer something like Biolage over a brand like Paul Mitchell, which seems heavy on my hair. However, I know a lot of people who love Paul Mitchell. You'll just need to experiment a little here. Ask your stylist for some suggestions and go from there.

The second thing to remember is to use the correct styling tools. The same rules apply here. If you have thin, lightweight hair, you don't want to use something like a heavy styling gel. That will just weigh down your hair and make it feel dirty. So unless you're going for the wet look, stick to something like a mousse or even a spray gel for a stronger hold. The hairspray you use is also important. If your hair doesn't like to stay where you put it, spray a "working" hairspray in there before you style it. A working hairspray will help hold your hair in place but is light enough that you can "work" with it while blow drying or curling your hair. Then use a stronger hairspray to finish off your style and hold it in place.

Here are some quick tips on some looks you may be trying to achieve. To achieve a straight look, apply mousse or a light gel to your hair, and using a large round brush, take your hair by sections and blow dry it straight by wrapping your hair around the brush starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends. You can use clips to keep your hair separated if need be. Work your way around your entire head. Also, it helps to use a cool setting on the blow dryer to keep the frizz down. Spraying with a light, working hairspray beforehand also helps. If needed, you can also go back over your hair with a straightening iron.

To add lift to your hair, apply the styling product your using for your hair, spray the roots of the section of hair you're working with, and using a large round brush, over direct your hair when blow drying in the opposite direction of the way it's going to fall . This will give you some volume wherever you'd like it. You can also do this over directing trick with hot rollers. Finish off the look with a final quick spray of your working hairspray. Using the lighter hairspray will keep your hair in place while allowing it some movement. That same round brush can be used to flip out your ends.

If you like the curly look, use some gel and a diffuser on your hair dryer. A diffuser will hold your hair in a scrunched position while drying. To get some added volume on top, use the over directing technique and then scrunch the rest of your hair. With curly looks it's normally best to leave your hair just slightly damp and not dry it completely. This will prevent your curls from looking dry and frizzy.

So there's some basic quick techniques for you. I hope you find them helpful! Remember, if you'd like to read up in more detail on some different products, styles, and styling tools, check out the other links on our page. Have fun!

Lisa Earl is a licensed Cosmetologist and has been a hair stylist for over 17 years. Read more about hair care tips, coloring and styling tips and hair care products at HairSalonScissors.com. Find a huge selection of Professional shears, scissors and hair care products at http://www.hairsalonscissors.com/store.

Buy SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Acid
Alfaparf Hair Power
Buy Conair Hot Brush