Showing posts with label hairdresser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hairdresser. Show all posts
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Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Sebastian Professional, Wella & Malandrino Fall 2009/#NYFW
My absolute favorite show for hair, during fashion week, was the Catherine Malandrino show! The inspiration for the look was drawn from the Surrealist movement, which resulted in the "unexpected and curious".
Eva Scrivo, owner of Eva Scrivo Salon in NYC, customized 90 colored extensions exclusively with Wella Professionals color. Large and small panels of hair were colored in sections of varying widths, so when the hair overlaps in the updo, the colors weave together for a very natural effect, similar to that of wood grain.
Hair was prepped using Sebastian Professional Shine Define to protect it from hot styling tools and also to leave a shinier finish. Next, the hair was tightly combed up to the front/top of the head into one ponytail and sprayed with Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity and Re-Shaper.
The hair was then separated into three sections and extensions were added to create three-four chignons interweaving pieces from the models' real hair.
Shaper Zero Gravity is a dry, brushable lightweight control hairspray and Re-Shaper is a brushable, humidity resistant strong hold hairspray.
The chignons were secured with bobby pins and netting.
As you can see the colored extensions add depth and dimension, while perfectly blending together to add both color and life to the collection. Love it!
Mischo Beauty Review: IZUNAMI Flat Iron (One Inch Styler)
I've tried about a dozen or so flat irons and this definitely ranks as the best! It's equipped with everything I need to ensure that my hair remains healthy, strong, smooth and shiny. This flat iron is lightweight, so while I'm flat-ironing 1/2 inch sections of my hair (for control and best results!), I have no worries about my wrists tiring out. The adjustable temperature control allows me to set the temperature based on my hair's texture, which right now is type 4B and requires that I use a higher temperature setting.
It's tourmaline, ionic and fine ceramic plates ensures an even distribution of heat, allowing the flat iron to glide effortlessly through my hair, while sealing in moisture and shine. And no, there's no need to flat iron your hair, and then use a curling iron to add curls. This will allow you to flat-iron, curl, twist, flick, and wave your hair (believe me, it's all in your wrist action/movement/control- it just takes practice!)- all at once!
Your hair will love you for this investment, and you know you're totally worth it!
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It's tourmaline, ionic and fine ceramic plates ensures an even distribution of heat, allowing the flat iron to glide effortlessly through my hair, while sealing in moisture and shine. And no, there's no need to flat iron your hair, and then use a curling iron to add curls. This will allow you to flat-iron, curl, twist, flick, and wave your hair (believe me, it's all in your wrist action/movement/control- it just takes practice!)- all at once!
Your hair will love you for this investment, and you know you're totally worth it!
Mischo Beauty School: Hair Relaxers 101
I've recently received a few questions on the difference between "lye" and "no lye" relaxers, so I've decided to answer the questions in a blog post. So, let's understand the difference between "lye" and "no lye" relaxers. In general, relaxers break certain chemical bonds in the hair so that they aren't able to reform. This simply means that hair that was once curly, is now permanently straightened.
Certain relaxers use a chemical called "lye" to break the bonds in the hair. "Lye" is a very strong chemical base that will burn your skin and damage your hair if not used correctly. With "no lye" relaxers, another chemical is used in the place of lye and is considered a medium strength base. Research has shown that the use of "no lye" relaxers results in less scalp irritation, but the same safety rules apply. Both types of relaxers will burn your scalp if used incorrectly and it's wrong to assume that compared to "lye" relaxers, "no lye" relaxers take the worry out of straightening your hair. Both types of relaxers contain caustic chemicals.
If you choose to apply your own relaxer, please ask for help! I'll say that again- if you choose to apply your own relaxer, ask for help! You aren't able to see and reach the top and back of your hair and this could lead to an improper application of the relaxer. Also, making sure that the relaxer is thoroughly rinsed can be a challenge. Relaxers should be used according to the manufacturer's directions, left on no longer than the suggested time, carefully washed out with neutralizing shampoo, and followed up with regular conditioning.
Any questions? I'd love to hear your relaxer stories! Love your hair.
Mischo Beauty Review: Sedu Revolution Nano Tourmaline Ionic 1" Styling Iron
After training with Vidal Sassoon, I learned that the key to a successfully flat ironing the hair is to first section the hair for organization, and then flat iron sections no thicker than 1/2 inch (if not smaller, depending on the texture of your hair). I used the highest temperature setting on my natural hair, due to the fact that it's coarse and tightly coiled. Shiny, silky, and soft hair was the end result for me- and yes, I was very pleased.
A few other facts about the Sedu that I love are:
- The Sedu comes with a heatproof mat (I often style my hair on the go, so the mat makes
traveling with the Sedu easy!)
- The adjustable temperature control allows me to set the temperature based on my hair's
texture (in case I decide to relax my hair) and needs
- The Nano Tourmaline plates ensure an even distribution of heat and a smooth finish
- The curved edges of the plates allow for easy curling of your hair, and the Sedu comes with an
instruction DVD with easy to follow steps for achieving curls, waves, etc.
Oh, and I love the packaging (very sleek and chic), which made me excited about trying what was inside. Overall, the Sedu is a winner and I recommend it!
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