1. Style

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Quick Tip

For this style you will need:

-a hairdryer and diffuser (can be used but is not necessary)
-your favorite gel (should be strong holding)
-your favorite hairspray

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Shampoo and then blot hair to absorb as much of the water as possible.
  • Apply a generous amount of hair gel and distribute evenly to your hair.
  • Using fingers, run them through the hair, lifting and moving the hair forward.
  • If you are short on time, you can use the diffuser attachment, gently dry your hair.
  • When hair is dry, mist with your favorite hairspray.

More Hairstyling Tips

*Cutting Your Hair When It's Dry

Is this a bad thing to do or a good thing? Actually, there are several reasons why a stylist will prefer your hair to be wet.

-While wet, your hair has no curl that is noticeable. All of your hair lays flat and at the same length. Dry hair (with curl) can mess everything up leading to more hair being cut than was intended.

-Dry hair can also give a false impression of how your hair behaves naturally. Each day is different with everything from the weather to your last hairstyle playing a part... think ponytail ridges.

*Trick of the Eye

To draw the eye away from problem areas, put all of your efforts into great makeup combined with a great haircut. And it doesn't hurt to work on your attitude and fashion sense!

*Let Your Brush Add Shine

Use your blow dryer and a natural bristle brush to evenly distribute scalp oils. This will accentuate your hair's lustre.

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