Showing posts with label Blow Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blow Out. Show all posts
Monday, March 19, 2012
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wedding Hair by Brittany
Here is a bridesmaid I styled at Cristophe Salon, Beverly Hills!
Make up by Theirry
Make up by Theirry
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Hair By Brittany
Ali's hair is a very special case because her hair is curlier than a corkscrew! Ali explained to me that she has never worn her hair blow dried straight. That all changed last Tuesday when she came to visit me at Cristophe Salon...
Using Kerastase Oleo Relax rinse-out treatment, her hair was still very curly, but this helped tame the curl more than usual. After the treatment was rinsed out, I cut her hair to give her curly hair a more flattering shape. I cut slowly and watched carefully to see how the curl was starting to form as it dried. We rinsed her hair again, to start from wet. I gave her a blow out using a round brush to smooth. No iron was used. Thanks Ali!
Using Kerastase Oleo Relax rinse-out treatment, her hair was still very curly, but this helped tame the curl more than usual. After the treatment was rinsed out, I cut her hair to give her curly hair a more flattering shape. I cut slowly and watched carefully to see how the curl was starting to form as it dried. We rinsed her hair again, to start from wet. I gave her a blow out using a round brush to smooth. No iron was used. Thanks Ali!
Monday, August 15, 2011
At Home Hair Styling Tools: Tips & Warnings
Styling your hair at home is a great way to show off your beautiful cut and color. Although, there are a few things that you will need to know in order to keep your hair from drying out or even breaking! I recommend using a styling product with heat protectant! I like Kerastase Nectar Thermique.
These are three tools that you would typically have at home and here are some tips on how to use them:
1. Blow Dryer
Rough drying is a fast and easy way to get the moisture out of your hair. After your hair is completely dry, you can move on to styling with an iron. Using the blow dryer, without the nozzle, flip your head upside-down and dry throughly. If you want to style with a round brush, get 90% of the moisture out, then use a round brush to dry and smooth the rest. *If you have frizzy/coarse hair, do not rough dry! Start with a round brush on damp hair to pull the frizz out before it sets!*
Every blow dryer usually comes with a nozzle and a vent screen. The nozzle is used to direct the air in a stream. While using a round brush, point the nozzle down your hair shaft to smooth the hair. The vent screen is located on the opposite side of where the nozzle is. It needs to be cleaned out often. If you feel that your blow dryer is over heating or is hotter than usual, take the vent screen off and run it under water to get rid of the lint that collects over time. This is very crucial! If you're blow dryer is too hot, your hair will break!
2. Curling Iron
A curling iron is the best way to add wave and body to your locks! To achieve this look, check out my previous post, Do it Yourself.
It's important to get an iron with adjustable heat. Stock settings on a curling iron may be too hot for your hair. If your hair is fine or over-processed, use a lower setting, your hair doesn't need much heat to get a curl. If your hair is more of a medium to coarse texture, use a medium to high heat setting. The highest setting is not usually necessary. Beware! The most fragile part of your hair is the hair line. Leaving the hair in the iron too long, could cause your hair to break off! 5-7 seconds is all you need. Try it out, starting from a low setting, see what temperature best suits you and your hair!
3. Flat Iron
You can use the same advice for the flat iron as you did for the curling iron. The flat iron can sometimes dry out and break the hair more than a curling iron. Reason being, typically, people go over the hair with a flat iron too many times. A good tip is to use a comb to hold and smooth the section of hair. For a smooth press, have the comb brushing out the section of hair as you smooth with the iron. Slowly, go over the section of hair 1-2 times. Be careful around the hairline!!! Use a lower setting when straightening those pieces, they are ultra delicate!
The photos above are examples of all my favorite tools I use on a daily basis.
Blow Dryer - Elchim
Curling Iron - Hot Tools
Flat Iron - HAI
These are three tools that you would typically have at home and here are some tips on how to use them:
1. Blow Dryer
Rough drying is a fast and easy way to get the moisture out of your hair. After your hair is completely dry, you can move on to styling with an iron. Using the blow dryer, without the nozzle, flip your head upside-down and dry throughly. If you want to style with a round brush, get 90% of the moisture out, then use a round brush to dry and smooth the rest. *If you have frizzy/coarse hair, do not rough dry! Start with a round brush on damp hair to pull the frizz out before it sets!*
Every blow dryer usually comes with a nozzle and a vent screen. The nozzle is used to direct the air in a stream. While using a round brush, point the nozzle down your hair shaft to smooth the hair. The vent screen is located on the opposite side of where the nozzle is. It needs to be cleaned out often. If you feel that your blow dryer is over heating or is hotter than usual, take the vent screen off and run it under water to get rid of the lint that collects over time. This is very crucial! If you're blow dryer is too hot, your hair will break!
2. Curling Iron
A curling iron is the best way to add wave and body to your locks! To achieve this look, check out my previous post, Do it Yourself.
It's important to get an iron with adjustable heat. Stock settings on a curling iron may be too hot for your hair. If your hair is fine or over-processed, use a lower setting, your hair doesn't need much heat to get a curl. If your hair is more of a medium to coarse texture, use a medium to high heat setting. The highest setting is not usually necessary. Beware! The most fragile part of your hair is the hair line. Leaving the hair in the iron too long, could cause your hair to break off! 5-7 seconds is all you need. Try it out, starting from a low setting, see what temperature best suits you and your hair!
3. Flat Iron
You can use the same advice for the flat iron as you did for the curling iron. The flat iron can sometimes dry out and break the hair more than a curling iron. Reason being, typically, people go over the hair with a flat iron too many times. A good tip is to use a comb to hold and smooth the section of hair. For a smooth press, have the comb brushing out the section of hair as you smooth with the iron. Slowly, go over the section of hair 1-2 times. Be careful around the hairline!!! Use a lower setting when straightening those pieces, they are ultra delicate!
The photos above are examples of all my favorite tools I use on a daily basis.
Blow Dryer - Elchim
Curling Iron - Hot Tools
Flat Iron - HAI
Monday, August 1, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Lexi St. George's Interview
The buzz about this French-Canadian singer Lexi St. George is growing stronger and stronger! After her first hit single "Dancing to the Rhythm", Lexi has been pulled in every direction. People want to hear what she has to say about her "One Week to Hit it Big" start-um! Lexi came into Cristophe Salon to see me, last Tuesday, for a blow out. She walked in looking stylish as usual, wearing her Toms. I discovered a little more about Lexi concerning her goals, her favorite things, and what's to come:
Q: What was it like to become a pop-star overnight?
Lexi: It was a dream come true. I'm so thankful it happened to me. It was crazy, but spectacular at the same time.
Q: Due to your new life experience, have you learned anything?
Lexi: I learned not to care what other people think!
Q: With all this new start-um, have you written any songs?
Lexi: Yes, I'm working on one right now about not giving up on your dreams!
Q: I'm sure you will be doing a lot of upcoming travel, are you looking forward to visiting any place in particular?
Lexi: I've always wanted to see Paris!
Q: What are some of your favorite things?
Lexi: My favorite food is pasta, my favorite color is purple and I love Taylor Swift!
Q: Is there a celebrity that you look up to style-wise?
Lexi: I'm in love with Selena Gomez's style!
Q: How many pairs of Tom's do you own? What color
Lexi: I have two pairs, black and coral.
Q: What kind of hair care products do you use?
Lexi: I wash my hair with the Cristophe Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner
Q: What's your favorite way to wear your hair?
Lexi: In curls!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Newest Pop Sensation...
Lexi St. George
Watch out Miley Cyrus, step back Rebecca Black, Miss Lexi St George is young, beautiful, and has the voice to match! Featured on Good Morning America's "One Week to Hit it Big" Lexi went through a pop star boot camp to get her ready for the first day of the rest of her life.
Lexi had her make over done at Cristophe Salon to prepare her for photo shoots, interviews, and her first music video! Cristophe himself, cut her hair to give her that fresh, clean look. Fabrice gave her perfect sun-kissed highlights, and I styled her luscious locks!
Now, as her personal Hair Stylist, I was on set for her music video making sure that her hair looked and stayed fabulous!
Lexi was back in the salon yesterday getting her make-up done by Jermaine, she had another interview on Good Morning America. I styled her hair just the way she likes it :)
Watch out Miley Cyrus, step back Rebecca Black, Miss Lexi St George is young, beautiful, and has the voice to match! Featured on Good Morning America's "One Week to Hit it Big" Lexi went through a pop star boot camp to get her ready for the first day of the rest of her life.
Lexi had her make over done at Cristophe Salon to prepare her for photo shoots, interviews, and her first music video! Cristophe himself, cut her hair to give her that fresh, clean look. Fabrice gave her perfect sun-kissed highlights, and I styled her luscious locks!
Now, as her personal Hair Stylist, I was on set for her music video making sure that her hair looked and stayed fabulous!
Lexi was back in the salon yesterday getting her make-up done by Jermaine, she had another interview on Good Morning America. I styled her hair just the way she likes it :)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Bunny Blonde Curls!
Ooo La La Tiffany Holliday
A blonde like this need extra special attention! Getting the platinum blonde colour just right is MOST important. Yellow, Orange, and missed spots don't belong in this Blonde! If you're looking for 'The Man' to lift your locks to blonde, Cameron @ Cristophe Salon Beverly Hills knows his bunny blondes like the back of his hand! Next most important thing is Cutting and Styling these precious locks. This hair tends to be fragile which takes an expert eye to maintain, to keep it looking healthy and fabulous! I sent my previous playmate home with a hair care regiment to protect her hair from sun damage, ironing, and blow drying. Miss Ooo La La Tiffany Holliday comes in every 3 weeks on the dot to maintain her blonde and leaves looking fabulous with a sexy bunny blow out!
A blonde like this need extra special attention! Getting the platinum blonde colour just right is MOST important. Yellow, Orange, and missed spots don't belong in this Blonde! If you're looking for 'The Man' to lift your locks to blonde, Cameron @ Cristophe Salon Beverly Hills knows his bunny blondes like the back of his hand! Next most important thing is Cutting and Styling these precious locks. This hair tends to be fragile which takes an expert eye to maintain, to keep it looking healthy and fabulous! I sent my previous playmate home with a hair care regiment to protect her hair from sun damage, ironing, and blow drying. Miss Ooo La La Tiffany Holliday comes in every 3 weeks on the dot to maintain her blonde and leaves looking fabulous with a sexy bunny blow out!
Monday, July 18, 2011
A Summer Saturday @ Cristophe Salon
Kayla
Kayla has naturally very, very straight hair. When she came in, her hair was down to her bellybutton with no layers. If your hair is too long, it becomes heavy and lays flat on top of your head. She told me she had not cut her hair in 2 1/2 years! I trimmed off about three inches and gave her some layers. Her hair became full of life! I was able to give her a blow out with waves because her hair was not as heavy anymore. She posted her new look on Facebook and instantly got 30 likes with 20 comments! Thanks Kayla, see you back at Cristophe Salon in 2-3 months for a trim!
Alexandra
Alex has curly hair and a lot of new hair growing in. The ends of her hair are pretty fine, until the new hair grows enough to catch up to the ends. I started by giving her a L'oreal Power Repair B treatment- instantly repairs fragile, sensitive, lifeless hair. After rinsing the treatment out, I gave her a bare minimum trim on her ends because she did not want to loose any length. I layered her hair in the front more than in the back. With curly hair, its important to not layer your hair too much other wise your ends can end up looking very thin. Layers in the front are important because it adds style and body to your curly locks. Just remember- the shorter you go, the curlier your hair will get! I gave her a sleek, smooth blow out with movement on her ends! She called me the next day to tell me how smooth and strong her hair feels! Thank you Alex, I want to see you every 6 weeks at Cristophe Salon for a hair treatment and a bare minimum trim to get those locks strong and keeping your look fresh!
Kayla has naturally very, very straight hair. When she came in, her hair was down to her bellybutton with no layers. If your hair is too long, it becomes heavy and lays flat on top of your head. She told me she had not cut her hair in 2 1/2 years! I trimmed off about three inches and gave her some layers. Her hair became full of life! I was able to give her a blow out with waves because her hair was not as heavy anymore. She posted her new look on Facebook and instantly got 30 likes with 20 comments! Thanks Kayla, see you back at Cristophe Salon in 2-3 months for a trim!
Alexandra
Alex has curly hair and a lot of new hair growing in. The ends of her hair are pretty fine, until the new hair grows enough to catch up to the ends. I started by giving her a L'oreal Power Repair B treatment- instantly repairs fragile, sensitive, lifeless hair. After rinsing the treatment out, I gave her a bare minimum trim on her ends because she did not want to loose any length. I layered her hair in the front more than in the back. With curly hair, its important to not layer your hair too much other wise your ends can end up looking very thin. Layers in the front are important because it adds style and body to your curly locks. Just remember- the shorter you go, the curlier your hair will get! I gave her a sleek, smooth blow out with movement on her ends! She called me the next day to tell me how smooth and strong her hair feels! Thank you Alex, I want to see you every 6 weeks at Cristophe Salon for a hair treatment and a bare minimum trim to get those locks strong and keeping your look fresh!
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