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Blind Date... The Perfect Hairstyle

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Blind Date... The Perfect Hairstyle

Quick Tip

*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.

*Maybe It's You

If you aren't happy with the look of your style after applying hairspray, you might even want to try this. I saw my hair stylist do it and there was absolutely no hard film. He sprayed the air and then waved his hand around so that only a fine mist settled on my hair. It makes sense when you think about it. One shot from the sprayer could hit one area making that seem brittle. And if you are anything like me, you spray several spots so that you cover all of your hair. Big mistake.

*Still More Shine

If you are burning the candle at both ends, your skin, hair and nails are going to reflect this lack of sleep. If you want to look your best... get a good night's sleep and do it often.

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