Showing posts with label hair dryer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair dryer. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

How to Choose Professional Hair Dryer


A Hair Dryer is one hairstyling tool that you probably find yourself using quite a bit and this is why the hair dryer you choose is very important. A blow dryer can be harsh on your hair as it is using quite a high heat however; certain features on your dryer can make a major difference on your hairs health as well as the overall styling results.

Most hair dryers on the market these days come with heat and speed settings as well as a cool shot button. All of these options are important and I recommend you look for a dryer that features them all. Being able to choose the temperature setting is important as you do not want to damage hair by using too high of a heat. As for the speed control, being able to reduce the air flow is great for when you need more control when styling hair. The cool shot button works to set and smooth your style as well as allow you to check if your hair is completely dry.

A blow dryer with a ceramic heater provides an even heat distribution for healthier, safer styling as well as it helps to prevent burning your hair. Ceramic is also known to smooth the hair for frizz free results. Another must have feature on a blow dryer is tourmaline. Tourmaline helps to produce more negative ions which in return speeds up drying process while providing shinier, healthier results.

One of the most important features you want to consider when buying a hair dryer, especially for salon use, is wattage. The higher the wattage the more power your hair dryer will have. Look for a hair dryer with a minimum of 1800 watts. A higher wattage combined with certain features such as ceramic heating and tourmaline will also provide a faster drying time.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

How to Style Side Bangs

When it comes to bangs, side bangs are popular but for those who have never had bangs before, they can be a bit of a challenge to style at first. Once you learn how to style your side bangs and continue to do so, not only will it get easier but your bangs will begin to naturally fall into place and in return, not require as much effort to style.

When styling your side bangs you will want the following on hand -
(click the links to see the products used in this video!)

Hair Dryer
Round Hairstyling Brush
Flat Iron
Hairspray


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Benefits of Negative Ions in a Hair Dryer

We’ve all heard of ionic hair dryers but just what are the benefits of using them?

An Ionic Hair Dryer emits millions of charged particles which are called ions and these ions bond to your hair and work to break down moisture using less heat than a non-ionic hair dryer. Damage to your hair is reduced as the smaller molecules are absorbed by your hair and sealed into the hair shaft. This leaves your hair moisturized as nutrients and your hairs own natural oils are locked in.

  • Hair is three times more smooth and silky than using conventional straighteners
  • Negative ions cut straightening time by at least 50% causing less damage to hair
  • Negative ions actively condition the hair
  • Negative ions smooth hair, add shine and eliminate frizz

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

How to Style Side Bangs



One of the more popular hairstyle trends for fall 2010 includes side bangs but for some, styling your bangs can be tricky. Here are a few simple tips to help you style and set your bangs.








How to Style Side Bangs -


  • Start by creating a deep side part on the side in which you want your bangs to start from.
  • Using a flat brush, brush your bangs down while drying them. Be sure to hold your hair dryer directly above your bangs and aim it downwards.
  • If your bangs end up with too much volume or don't lie flat go over them using a flat iron.
  • To keep bangs in place and soft looking spray a hairbrush with flexible hold hairspray and gently brush over your bangs in the direction in which you want them to lay.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

WIN! $50 Gift Certificate for Salon Hive Beauty Website


I have teamed up with Salon Hive, an awesome new Beauty Website which offers you everything from Make Up and Make Up Cases to Hair Styling Tools and Products, for your chance to WIN a $50 Gift Certificate, redeemable towards any purchase on the entire Salon Hive Website!

To enter, visit Salon Hive and then come back and tell me in my comments section what item you would buy if you were to win. On Jan. 28th one randomly chosen winner will be selected. Please be sure to include your email so I can notify you if you win!

Good Luck!
♥Lily