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Hairstyling and proper hair care improves the health of the hair and promotes faster growth. Find out how to style hair in a professional way with this free video series on hair care.
There are 23 videos in this series:
Making hair gel can be done by boiling a handful of flax seeds, by boiling water and gelatin together or by simply use fresh lime juice as a styling product in a pinch. Create homemade hair gel, modifying the recipes for thinner or thicker product, with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Curly hair is curly because the atoms that make up the protein bonds are slightly further apart, causing the bond to curl up to bring the atoms closer together. Discover the science behind hair texture with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
To find the perfect hairstyle, flip through fashion magazines, upload a portrait photograph to a virtual hair styling Web site and determine the closest face shape to find out what will look the best. Find the right hairstyle with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Drying hair faster involves wrapping a towel around the hair to soak up excess moisture, ringing the hair out and blow drying the hair in sections to style and dry at the same time. Save time drying hair, even using a concentrator attachment to intensify the heat, with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Picking a hairstyle first requires determining a face shape, whether it is a square, oval, round or heart shape, to find out what haircut will work best and accentuate the best features. Choose the most flattering hair style with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Hair becomes frizzy on humid days because the cuticles of the hair open up to soak in as much moisture as possible, and frizz can be prevented by using a leave-in conditioner on humid days. Discover the science behind hair frizz with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
The hairdryer was invented in 1890 by a Frenchman named Alexander Godefoy, but the common hand-held hairdryer was not developed until the early 1920s. Discover the history of the hair dryer with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
The best haircut for a square face is short to medium length, has wispy bangs around the face to add softness, and and it frames the face nicely. Find out how to cut hair to flatter a square-shaped face with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
To remove chemicals from the hair, use clarifying and detoxifying shampoos once a week or every other day to cleanse out chlorine and other chemicals. Clear the hair of harmful chemicals, careful not to clarify the hair too often, with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
To prevent damaging hair with a curling iron, choose an iron that has a temperature control to ensure the right amount of heat is being applied to the hair, and try using thermal protection products before applying heat. Protect the hair from heat damage with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Styling hair begins with the right products, as they lay the foundation for the hairdo, and then the appropriate styling tools are used to achieve the desired look, whether it is a blow dryer, curling iron or straightening tool. Style hair in a variety of ways with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Putting in hair extensions by yourself involves sectioning off areas close to the hairline, gluing on strips of synthetic hair or attaching them with sewn-in hair clips. Attach do-it-yourself extensions, sure to brush out the natural and synthetic hair together, with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Repairing broken hair requires avoiding heated hairstyling tools, using a shampoo and conditioner specifically for damaged hair, applying creamy leave-in conditioners and keeping the hair moisturized. Reverse damaged and broken hair using a few simple products with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
To use a curling iron, curl small sections of hair that are the same width as the diameter of the barrel, drop the section to let the curl hang naturally and finish off the hairdo with a bit of hairspray. Curl hair using a heated curling iron with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
When using curlers, incorporate a variety of sizes to achieve a more natural look, and either roll the curlers into wet hair to dry naturally or curl them into dry hair and set them with hairspray. Use curlers to create a great curly hairdo with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Transitioning from a relaxer to natural hair requires using a straightening product on the root, blow drying the roots with a paddle brush and using a straightening iron until the relaxed hair has thoroughly grown out. Transition seamlessly from relaxed hair to a natural curl with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Curing itchy scalp with dandruff requires using an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains pyrithione zinc to prevent excessive flaking and dryness. Alleviate dandruff that may occur during dry seasons with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
The growth of gray hair cannot be stopped, but it can be slowed by maintaining a balanced diet, stress-free life and regular sleeping schedule. Use hair dye to camouflage gray hair with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Bad dandruff can be cured by using dandruff shampoos, rinsing the hair with lime and tea-steeped water and applying a hot tea tree oil treatment to the scalp. Cure bad dandruff using both chemical and natural ingredients with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Curing beard dandruff is done by shampooing with anti-dandruff products, rinsing the beard with lime and tea-steeped water and applying a hot tea tree oil treatment to the skin. Treat dandruff in the beard similarly to dandruff on the scalp with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Curing dandruff involves rinsing the scalp with tea-steeped water and lime, using anti-dandruff shampoos on a regular basis and applying a hot tea tree oil treatment to the scalp. Take care of dandruff on a daily basis with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
Dog dandruff can be cured by using moisturizing shampoos, higher-quality food and hydrating oils and sprays specifically designed for pets. Identify dandruff on a dog, ruling out other allergies or skin conditions first, with hair advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care.
To stop hair from growing on other parts of the body, consider using electrolysis hair removal techniques, but hair on the head should never stop growing, as it is an indicator of healthy hair. Prevent hair from growing on the body using lasers, but keep healthy hair trimmed to maintain the same length, with styling advice from a professional hairstylist in this free video on hair care and hairstyles.
For many years, women have sought the perfect hairstyle. That elusive blend of volume, smoothness and style has created frustration in many women who seek to express their personalities and creativity through their locks. In fact, hairstyles often represent cultural, social and ethnic identity for many individuals and can also represent social status. While hair density, texture and length are all factors in a person's hairstyle, fashion trends tend to play the largest role in women's hairstyles. In this free video series on hair care, a professional hairstylist discusses several hairstyling tips and tricks. Find out how to make homemade hair gel, and get ideas for using a curling iron and a blow dryer. Find out how to cure various levels of psoriasis, including dandruff, and find out how to choose the right type of haircut for each face shape. Style hair in a flattering way, no matter the color or length.
Lauren Farraher Lauren Farraher has been styling all types of hair for more than nine years. Farraher has experience in cutting, styling and coloring men's, women's and children's hair. She attended a hair and beauty school in New York and currently provides her services as a hair stylist at Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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