hair therapy {how-to}: easy pool-to-party hairstyles

just in time for summer, senior stylist Graziella Lembo {at SalonCapri in Boston} shared with me the how-tos on 4 hairstyles she created that transition effortlessly from pool to party {or bedhead to bombshell beach babe} in just a few quick steps…

and even if you have no party plans, i think these inspired styles are fabulous for any time you might want to change up how you typically wear your hair. take a look…

Luxe Low Loop Knot:

beginning with straightened hair and a center part, spray Kerastase Double Force all over hair and smooth to create a sleek look.

work Shu Uemura Cotton Uzu through the ends of hair to creates shine and pull back hair into a low ponytail.

take a one inch section of hair and wrap around the elastic securing with a bobby pin. with remaining hair, loop up and secure with elastic. take the ends of the loop and wrap around the elastic, securing with bobby pins. finish with hairspray to create a lasting hold!

 "Bedhead-to-Beach" Faux Bob Fishtail:

using a 1 inch curling wand, take small sections of hair and create loose beachy waves

once waves have cooled ~ gently loosen by running fingers from scalp to ends.

taking the top section of hair, pull back bangs and create a cascading side fishtail braid down one side of your head.

using bobby pins, pin waves up and under to create a faux bob and secure the look with Kerastase Double Force

"Pool To Party" Wrap Bun:

the perfect style for after a dip in the pool; begin with your hair wet and create a low ponytail.

taking your favorite hair scarf, use a bobby pin to secure it to your elastic. twist your hair around the scarf and wrap hair up in a bun.

secure the look with bobby pins and finish with Kerastase Double Force to hold!

Textured & Tousled Beach Waves:

start the look with your fresh-from-the-beach waves or if you have freshly washed hair, spritz strands with a salt water solution for texture.

next, spray Kerastase Double Force throughout dry hair and create a deep side part;

on the shorter side of your part, pull back your hair and secure with a bobby pin. secure with hairspray and use a curling wand to tame any flyaway pieces.


thank you, Graziella for sharing how to create these fabulous perfect-for-summer hairstyles! be sure to look her up if you're in the boston area, SalonCapri.com. you can also find the salon on Facebook and twitter. 

info and images courtesy of PR representing Salon Capri

hair therapy continues

previously, i had done a series of posts, titled hair therapy, and they all dealt with my search for a new deep conditioner. i found it, so i stopped posting.

this time around, the series will continue, but will be about hair and products in general. from styling products to treatments, great trends in hair to how to create a certain look, hair therapy will be your source for all things hair! i know i will post something weekly, but don't be surprised if you sometimes see a hair therapy post two or three times a week.

so, since i hate to drag things out, i'll get started today with a new (to me) product i have tried and been using: Kerastase Ciment Thermique Leave-in Heat-Activated Reconstructing Milk for Weakened Hair. this fabulous leave-in treatment is to be used after you wash your hair to help protect from heat styling. this product gives hair the nutrients it needs to defend itself so it can be strong, beautiful and soft. heat styling does as much damage and breaks down hair. this product keeps it in great condition.


i love this product because it works! my hair stays healthy looking, shiny and soft even after many flat iron encounters before the next washing. i also love the citrus-melon scent. so yummy! i just want to keep putting it on my hair to smell it! and sadly, once my hair is finished and styled, the smell is but a memory. well, there is always next time to look forward to!

try it today, and if you use this, let me know what you think!


check out my past hair therapy sessions:

hair therapy: it started with an iron
hair therapy, part two
hair therapy...part three
hair therapy...part four: TRESemme
hair therapy: wella



xo

Jessica Galvan + Color = Fabulous Hair

Jessica Galvan transformed Victoria Beckham into a calfornia blonde way back when. remember when Victoria Beckham was a blonde? yeah, it might be hard to remember now, but when she decided to go from platinum blonde to deep brunette, she enlisted Jessica Galvan once more.

Galvan's celebrity clients include Ali Landry, Amanda Bynes, Josie Maran and Paula Abdul. her amazing talent brought a brilliant color to Ms. Beckham. but not just any brown. the combination of Galvan’s expertise and Beckham’s input resulted in Beckham’s dynamic and rich brunette color which used as many as six different shades of brown.

i happen to think the Victoria looks fabulous as a brunette, but of course, that is how i got to know her in the 90's (i was a teenager- ahh memories).

Galvan prefers that color-corrected brunettes skip the pool whenever possible since chlorine makes rich browns turn brassy and coppery.





so what's her Rx for keeping your color looking it's richest?

















first, wear a scarf over your hair while at the beach or our hiking to protect hair from fading. use Kerastase Vernis Nutri-Sculpt to make hair superglossy. and lastly, use Redken Color Extend Shampoo to help prevent brassiness.


find out more about Jessica and her salon at JessicaGalvan.com



xo


source: elle and ny @ pk & a