by tommygeneharlow

DAY to
Date Night
by tommygeneharlow
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Don’t
you wish
you had
someone
to do
your hair?
I hear that time and time again.
You leave the salon looking great
for one day and then it’s back the
way your hair always looks. My
clients have a secret that sets
them apart from everyone else…
my styling PDF’s. Good hair days
are in abundance in the word of
Tommy Gene Harlow.
Eight years ago, I started work on a
70-page PDF on how to color your
hair at home. It’s called “The Color
Guide.” Whenever one of my clients
were out of town or couldn’t get into
me, I felt confident that they could
navigate the waters of home hair
color with my help. They did!
Then, there was a section called
“The Prep Steps” which details how
I get the hair ready for hair color in
the salon. Shampoo, condition, deep
conditioning treatment—that sort of
thing. This was a game changer that
had my clients commenting on how
their color didn’t seem to fade and
my hair looks healthy and shiny.
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I took “The Prep Steps” a little further
into a system called Shineclass.
I wanted my clients to know
drugstore products could help
keep the “just from the salon” results
from week to week. My personal
credo is: Be results oriented!
Most of the time (in the salon), it’s
less about the product and more
about the knowledge of the person
applying the product. Shineclass is
about sharing my nearly 20 years
in the salon industry to give you
healthy, shiny looking hair at home.
The next PDF was “The Ultimate
Pony Tail Workshop.” I do a ton of
custom extension work. The problem
was many clients only used them
(clip-in extensions) when I would do
their hair for events. They needed to
be using them everyday to get the
value out of cost of these custom
hairpieces. UGH! Enter a new PDF...
tah-dah! “The Ultimate Pony Tail
Workshop” was born.
Clients were creating Red-Carpet
worthy hair just to go to work. This
system was really easy once they
got the styling down. After a couple
of times with their new PDF, they
were getting consistent results with
a small investment of time. “This is
much faster than a flat iron,” was the
refrain I kept hearing over an over.
Then a funny thing happened.
People
stopped
using
their
extensions! …or at least every day.
My whole idea was to create an ideal
situation to put in your extensions, but
what I really did was create a howto styling guide with step-by-step
directions for Red-Carpet worthy
hair every day.
Which brings me to my latest
creation... “Day to Date Night.” It is a
best of all the PDF’s I have created
over the past 8 years. My goal is to
help you look and feel your best.
“Day to Date Night” will help you
have more good hair days and really
ramp it up when you have a special
night out.
I am peppering this new selection
with tips and techniques that weren’t
in the originals. I will walk you through
product selection and little hints here
and there that have really helped my
clients achieve great looking hair—
At home!
Happy Hair,
Tommy Gene Harlow
ShineClass
A Guide to Shiny, Healthy Looking Hair
Lesson #1:
Rinse. Lather. Repeat?
Shampoo, condition and gloss.
Three steps that really make the hair shine and feel great.
Shineclass will help you identify specific products and
teach you how to keep your color looking great between
salon appointments or even coloring your hair at home.
But the best news of all is — you can do all of this with
products from the drugstore! Why let your hair look dry
and faded between salon visits and home coloring?
Now, you don’t have to! I’m Tommy Gene and I can help
your hair shine!
Do you know what the difference between healthy looking
hair and hair that looks dry and brittle? SHINE!!! Whether
you color your hair at home or the salon, Shineclass
will help you keep your color looking healthy and shiny
between hair coloring. The Shineclass system is easy
and it works!
Every woman wants to look her best? Having shiny,
healthy looking hair is a huge part of that. In the salon
I can make hair look like it is in great condition… even
when it isn’t! You might not think you can achieve the
same salon quality results at home. Now you can, by
using products available at your drugstore and Shineclass
will show you how!
The Shineclass system
is easy and it works!
Get started by learning everything
you need to know to select the
right shampoo and conditioner
from the drugstore. Prepare to
maximize your shine!
Lesson #2:
The Prep Steps
Now that you know how to select
the right products—let’s learn
how to use the products! The
crucial steps that maximize your
home conditioning and gloss
treatments.
Lesson #3:
That’s A Wrap
Turn the heat up at home! An
essential “turbo” element in salon
conditioning and glossing is heat.
The Shineclass method is easy,
effective and uses tools you
already have in your kitchen.
Lesson #4:
The Color Gloss
Now that your hair is primed and
ready for that cherry on top–crack
the code to that seemingly elusive
service that you have only read
about in magazines. Learn which
readily available products will work
best for you.
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Lesson #1:
Rinse. Lather. Repeat?
I get asked all of the time, “are salon products
better than ‘drugstore’ products?”
The simple answer is, “NO!”
It makes no difference how much you pay,
if you don’t use the product because you
made the wrong choice, you have lost your
money. What makes salon products work
so well is the knowledge and expertise of
your hair stylist. Your stylist knows your
hair, the history of your hair color, your
exposure to sun and heat tools (curling and
flat irons, blow dryers) and can recommend
a shampoo and conditioner that will help
with your specific needs.
Each salon line has a specific concept—
organic, botanical, fashion forward, trendy,
innovative and the most confusing, the
“treatment” line. These concepts are pure
marketing. Although salon products may
have a more sophisticated fragrance and
better packaging when compared to most
drugstore brands—you can still get salon
results at home. Be results oriented, rather
than salon oriented! If your salon products
work—great—use them. However, be aware
that there are alternatives that are lower
in cost, contain the same ingredients and
give the same results. Shineclass will help
you make great choices from the products
available at your local drugstore.
Let’s breakdown the
drugstore
secrets:
1.
Using a shampoo and conditioner for color-treated
hair is paramount. These formulations are more gentle
than standard formulations and won’t strip the hair or
hair color. If your focus is shiny, healthy looking hair
that is color treated, you will extend the shine and
color of your hair by using this specific formulation.
Also – “two in one” shampoo and conditioner is not
the way to go if healthy, shiny hair is the goal—sorry!
2. Use the shampoo and conditioner that are
paired up in a system. They are often formulated
to work together and will give really great results.
A great example is the Brilliant Brunette by
John Frieda or Color Vive by L’Oreal Paris.
3. YES! You need the conditioner! Grab a magazine
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and check the facts. If you read the fine print in
any ad for a new shampoo and conditioner, it may
promise 85% less breakage or 100% more strength.
Follow the asterisk (*) to the bottom of the page
and you will find ‘shampoo and conditioner versus a
non conditioning shampoo.’ See? Told ya! In order
to get the full results, use the complete system.
Lesson #2:
The prep steps.
In addition to cleaning and conditioning,
there are hair treatments. What is a
‘treatment’? Treatment is the term we
use in the salon industry to denote a
product that can recondition the hair
more intensely than a daily conditioner.
A treatment (or mask/masque) is able to
repair the damage and goes in ‘deeper’ than
a daily conditioner. Treatment products
are meant to recondition and protect the
hair shaft. They are best when used on a
weekly basis, especially if you are a fan of
hot tools (flat or curling irons), have hair
past your shoulders, are growing your hair
out, or have color treated hair. Hi-lights
or a single process—that’s color treated
hair. Look for products called hair “mask”
or “masque”.
Treatments are best when used on a
weekly basis, especially if you are a
fan of hot tools, have hair past your
shoulders, are growing your hair
out, or have color treated hair.
There are not many
of them on the market
just yet, but they are in
tubes and small tubs
and can be found next
to the shampoos and
conditioners.
A
great
treatment
product is Nice ‘n Easy
ColorSeal™ Conditioning
Gloss for Color-Treated
Hair (Clairol), which is
sold separately from
the hair color. There are
other treatments are
available by Pantine
and TRESemme. Keep
your eyes open, new
treatments are coming
out more and more.
Although you should always use the conditioning
treatment that comes with your hair color if you
color at home, an alternative to the hair mask is
simply leaving your daily conditioner on for an
extended period of time. Daily conditioners often
say to “leave in 1-2 minutes or an additional 1015 for extra conditioning.” Clean, well conditioned
hair accepts a gloss treatment better than hair
that has a buildup of styling products. When
getting ready to gloss, you don’t want hair that is
fried, dyed and pushed to the side.
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How do you get clean, well conditioned hair?
Pay
attention
to
the
“Prep
Steps”:
1.
Shampoo—If your hair has styling product build up, use a deep cleaning shampoo. Otherwise,
just use your normal shampoo. You want to do two cleanses. First rinse, then lather, then
repeat. Be sure to start with really wet hair, as this will help the shampoo do its job. Also,
be sure to rinse all of the shampoo from your hair. This will thoroughly cleanse the hair and
make any styling product residue obsolete and make for better penetration for the conditioner.
Do you really need to repeat? In The Prep Steps you do. The goal is to remove any product
build up that you may have as to have a better end result for your glazes or gloss.
2. Blot—This is will put your conditioning treatment ahead of the rest. Remove excess water
from your hair before putting on your treatment or conditioner. This only takes a few seconds
and lets the product really condition the hair without being watered down. Squeeze out any
excess water in your hair with a towel. This will only take less than a minute. The goal is to
apply a conditioner (treatment) to hair that is not soaking wet.
3. Condition—Many of your daily conditioners will say…”for deeper, or more conditioning leave
on for 10-15 minutes,” this is when to do this. Don’t skimp on time. Even you, fine haired folks!
Want to super-charge this step? Check out the “That’s A Wrap” section ahead.
4. What makes a deep conditioning treatment?
• Product—Look for buzzwords like deep treatment, therapy, repair, as these are a good
indicator these are heavier and more reconditioning than daily conditioners. Obviously,
one for color treated hair is the best for color treated hair, but a deep conditioning at any
level is better than nothing at all.
• Time—Use for the maximum time recommended. 10 to 20 minutes is best. This allows
product to coat and “repair” the damage that can occur from heat, stress or any other
factor that can cause damage, including hair color.
• Heat—Heat is what separates the weak from the strong. Using heat is a physical method
of opening the hair cuticle, for a deep, more professional of level of treatment.
Note: Hot oil treatments are not really treatments at all. They coat the hair shaft and can really weigh your
hair down, so proceed with caution! No one wants to look like a wet kitty.
5. Rinse—Use a cooler temperature to rinse your hair it will add more shine to the hair. Be sure
to rinse hair thoroughly.
6. Dry—Do this step only if the directions call for it. A slight bit of moisture won’t hurt results;
just make sure the hair is mostly dry. Some color products may say apply to dry hair, you still
need to follow the above regimen, only a day or two before to assure the best results.
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These steps really do
make a difference!
Lesson #3:
that’s a wrap.
To get the best result using any treatment product is to use the That’s A Wrap method. Remember —
heat is what separates the weak from the strong. In the salon we will ‘put you under heat’ to allow the
product time to penetrate the hair shaft as well slightly opening the cuticle. Other than being relaxing,
it really works! Let me help you do this at home.
To give your hair a real jolt of color, shine or conditioning, use the That’s A Wrap method.
You will need:
• plastic wrap
• hair treatment
(glaze/gloss or mask)
• a clip to hold your hair
• one hand towel
• a microwave.
1. Do The Prep Steps!
2. Once the treatment is on your hair. Work it in; really work the product into your hair. My
clients are amazed at how little product I use. I work a tablespoon—that is what I measure
with at work, no kidding—into my hands ad start working it in. If you are using more than
two tablespoons, you are wasting money, honey! Are you using a glaze/gloss? Simply
substitute the color glaze for your conditioning treatment in this step.
3. Loosely pile your hair on the top of your head and secure with your clip.
4. Take about 2 ½ feet of plastic wrap and wrap it around your head, turban style. This
replicates the ‘processing cap’ that is used in the salon. Make sure to completely cover
your hair.
5. Take your hand towel and run it under the faucet. The towel should be wet, not dripping
and not damp, wet.
6. Place towel into the microwave for one minute. (Times will vary according to your appliance.)
The towel may be really hot, so BE CAREFUL not to burn yourself if there is a lot of steam.
If it needs to be warmer do another 15 seconds until steam appears.
7. Place the hot towel over your plastic wrap turban. (You can remove the towel once it has
cooled. The plastic wrap will trap the heat as your treatment processes.)
8. Process your treatment of as long as you like.
9. Do a cool water rinse and you are finished!
I have found the better condition your hair is in, the better your hair color will look. This, of course,
leads to more shine! My clients that use the weekly treatments on their hair do not complain or have
the same issues as those who do not. Lots of shine, less split ends, improved manageability; less
color fading…the results are truly remarkable.
A salon quality conditioning treatment without the high price tag!
Priceless!
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Lesson #4:
the color gloss.
Now that you know how to select the correct shampoo and conditioner —
let’s talk gloss (also called glaze). What’s the difference between a gloss
and a glaze? In the salon world the terms are used interchangeably, they
mean essentially the same thing, a sheer veil of color. In the salon we have
used glosses for years. A gloss for the hair is like a gloss for your lips.
That “quick fix” that adds tons of shine just when you need it. With the
products currently available on the market, they are almost as easy to apply
as lip gloss, so don’t feel intimidated. It’s easy!
what’s the
difference
between
a gloss and
a glaze?
Another reason glosses are popular is they don’t contain ammonia or
peroxide. Although ammonia and peroxide are critical elements in hair color,
if used incorrectly, over time they can damage your hair. Glosses today are
available at your local drug store and do not contain these harsh ingredients
(ammonia and peroxide). You can get a boost of shine and/or refresh your color without damage. The
trick is picking the right product for the job. I am going to help you choose and use!!!
Although glosses are seemingly harmless and easy to apply, there is a learning curve. Come to
think of it, just like lip gloss. The right amount of lip gloss will give you a sexy, shiny pout. The wrong
amount and you will look like you came in first place at a fried chicken eating contest. And, honey,
that ain’t your best look!
I am going to be very product specific in this section to be of most help to you:
JOHN FRIEDA - John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze™
These are the most user friendly glosses! The shade range is CLEAR to BLONDE to BRUNETTE to RED.
This product is meant to be used as a daily gloss. Results are great for shine, especially when using
the CLEAR. These products are quite sheer and great for first-timers. This product gradually builds
color into the hair. This way there is no real shock when you are drying your hair and see the results!
But because it is so subtle – you get the best results using it daily. Here is a more in depth look at the
shade ranges in the John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze™ line.
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Luminous Color Glaze™
Clear Shine
Luminous Color Glaze™
Honey to Caramel
Luminous Color Glaze™
Chestnut to Espresso
Luminous Color Glaze™
Platinum to Champagne
Luminous Color Glaze™
Amber to Maple
Luminous Color Glaze™
in RED
This product is a home run
for anyone wanting a most
amazing
shine
treatment
anytime. It is clear and will work
over any hair, color treated or
not! I cannot say enough about
this product. I use it ‘behind
the chair’ on clients that need
to watch their budget, yet
still want salon quality shine.
Great, great, great!
Icy, cool blondes…pay attention!
Do you feel your blonde or hilighted hair is a bit brassy?
This is the product for you.
Platinum and Champagne
tones are meant to be used
as tonal control on very light
blonde hair, when you want
little to no warmth (brassy!)
in your hair. No brass and no
damage. Loves it! This works
best on blondes.
Do you have sunny, warm blonde
shades in your hair? Ashy locks
got you down? Honey to Caramel
tones will infuse warmth (rich
golden tones) to hair that has
gotten too light and ashy. I
love to use this on blonde and
brunette shades. This shade
range is wonderful for restoring
a natural, sunny look to blonde
hair and will shine like crazy on
any brunette shade. This works
best on blondes and brunettes.
Do you love when the sun reveals
tones of rich, copper to your
brown hair? You will keep your
hair looking warm and wonderful
with this glossing treatment.
Best for use on brown hair that
has warm golden or reddish
tones. Be aware if you have
highlighted hair! You may risk
diminishing the contrast of your
highlights and natural hair. If you
feel your highlights browning
out, alternate with CLEAR.
This product will keep cool,
deep brown tones in your hair
between hair coloring. Chestnut
and Espresso are neutral to
cool in tone. Simply put, this
will help control the overly red
or warm tones that happen as
deeper brown shades fade. The
result in tone and shine are truly
wonderful. This works best for
brunettes. As with the Amber to
Maple shades… Be aware if you
have highlighted hair! You may
risk diminishing the contrast of
your highlights and natural hair. If
you feel your highlights browning
out, alternate with CLEAR.
Has your feisty red tone gone
a little wimpy? Muscle up those
rich, red tones with this ravishing
red gloss! This is a must for
keeping your red shades shiny
and vibrant, without any damage
from peroxide and ammonia.
If you are a red head, buy two!
You never want to be seen with
less that the head turning color
and shine that defines a feisty
red head!
Feel free to check out www.johnfrieda.com for more information and read any and all directions before
application of product. These products may not be available in stores, try eBay.com, or Amazon.com!
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Shineclass EXTRA CREDIT LESSON
Understanding
Hair Color
Descriptions
The law of color is a simple way of understanding color. It is based on
three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. Red, blue and yellow are
considered to be pure colors that cannot be made by mixing other
colors together. You can achieve any other color with a combination
of these primary colors.
Are you confused and wondering how this relates to your hair color?
Good! Keep reading and you will soon understand how this all relates
to your hair.
A tone is the description of your (hair) color—Golden Brown, Ash Blonde. Tone can be described
as warm, neutral or cool.
A warm tone has yellow or a combination of yellow and red. Red and yellow mixed together is
orange, which is a very strong, warm tone. A warm tone descriptor in hair color may be referred
to as follows; Warm, Golden, Copper, Amber, Strawberry, Bronze…
Warm colors also appear to be lighter than they actually are due to the fact that they actually
reflect light. Using the correct tone you can enhance (a warm tone), correct (a cool tone) or refine
(a neutral tone) your hair color. It will also help choosing the right shade in Shineclass.
Warm tones balance out unwanted ashy tones (grey) that occur on over lightened hair. You can
also use any warm tone to create a more rich, refined shade of brown or blonde.
A cool tone has blue, violet or green. Cool tones can look darker because they actually absorb
light. Some cool tone descriptions are; Smoky, Ash, Cool, Champagne, Beige…
Cool tones balance or correct brassy* tones that occur when hair is lightened. These tones are
great to correct warmth as color fading comes into play in those first weeks after a hair color or
toner fades.
Neutral tones are in the middle. They tend to take on the character of what you are putting them
over (your hair!). Generally speaking they are not too cool and not to warm. Choose a neutral if
you aren’t worried about the warmth that comes naturally in hair. I tend to think of neutral as a
‘natural’ tone, which can be on the warmer side.
*brassy — Brassy is unwanted warmth in the hair. That’s all it means. I have heard
it mean different things to different people, but this is the correct definition.
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There you have it!
I know you have learned a little more about
keeping your hair shiny and healthy looking between
hair colorings. You learned how to really condition your
hair and have a better understanding of two really fantastic
product lines (John Frieda and Clairoll).
Have fun with your hair.
Investing in the knowledge of how and why these products
work will only insure better, more professional results. You
wear your hair everyday and I want your hair to SHINE.
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What is the best way to make your hair look its best?
Give it a little movement!
The Ultimate Pony Tail works the best with a wave or curl in the hair. This helps trick the eye and truly
makes your hair look great.
You will be able to use these techniques to create great hair anytime. These techniques work and can
be modified to suit any hair type and any time schedule. The more time you take, the better the result.
If you only have five minutes to refresh your hair before you head out the door, you can do that to!
Let’s begin…
Curling Irons
Using a curling iron is your best and
fastest option.
Why, you ask? A curling iron not only
curls the hair, but flattens out the cuticle.
The flatter the cuticle, the more light is
reflected and more light equals more shine.
Another plus is the reduction in frizz. Now,
who wouldn’t want that?
Hot Rollers
Hot Rollers have gotten a bad rap! This
option is great for resilient curls. The main
reason is gentle heat and allowing the curls
to cool completely before removing. Curling
ironing requires and additional “pin step,”
to insure longer lasting results. With a hot
roller, it is built in to the system. How great
is that?
Hot Rollers are the best option for hair
that is “hard to curl.” If your hair is “hard
to curl,” invest in a set and learn how to
use them. You will reap the rewards in the
compliments you get on your hair.
Best sizes for The Ultimate Pony Tail
1” This will produce a small, resilient curl.
Best for hair that is hard to curl or when an
especially wavy look is desired.
11/4” This will produce a moderate wavy look
on most hair types and is the largest barrel
I recommend on fine hair. Best option for
most hair types.
11/2” Great option for smoothing hair. Soft,
subtle waves. More “movement” than wave.
Best for medium to longer lengths
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Professional Pointer
One thing to remember: use the same
placement and barrel (roller) size as the
curling iron. These placement and size
rules translate to any round curling device.
Prepping The Curl
Prepping your curl will help smooth the
cuticle (less frizz) and help the hair retain
the curl longer. Take your section and run
the curling iron through the lengths of the
hair. Do this two to three times. This “preps
the curl.” Start your curl two to three inches
from your scalp. Tap the iron until all of the
hair is in the iron. Please get those ends
in! When a curl is started at the ends, the
ends are the main part of the hair that gets
curled is the ends. UG! I can spot this from
a mile away. Prep the section, start near the
scalp and you have longer lasting waves
and curls!
The Basic Set
In eight to ten sections you will have a great
starting point for any style.
This method works! It is easy! You can make it
your own with a few modifications.
1. Section the top from the bottom. This
is paramount! Think of your head as
a ball. Your eyes are the mid point
you will want to work from. Eyes up!
Section the hair as shown in the illustration.
You are almost half way there! Yahoo!
5. The back is easy! The top section will fall
over this section, so all you need to do is
go at the section on the horizontal. Don’t
worry, this works, trust me! You will have a
smooth section without having to be double
jointed to reach the back of your head.
6. Release the top section and find your part for
the day or evening ;).
7. Remember, stay vertical from the part and
2. Use your ears as your next sectioning point,
either in front of or in the middle of your ear.
Roll this section using a vertical section (The
Horizontal Mambo).
take a section from the ears forward. Place
your curl.
8. The crown. This is last but not least! Grab your
last section of hair and hold it straight up. Put
in your curl, curling it in what ever direction is
easiest for you.
9. Let the set cool before pulling your set out.
It is always good to have a look at all of the
sections using a hand mirror. If you need to add
more sectioning due to the length of your hair,
feel free. This is The Basic Set. The jumping off
point, if you will. You are creating a great look,
not performing brain surgery. Give yourself a
break if you don’t get it perfect the first time.
Practice makes perfect!
3. The next section is your flank section. It will
fall directly behind your first roller section.
Which way do you want to roll it? Check out
the Back and Forth or the Same Ol Same Ol to
make your decision.
4. You now want to repeat on the opposite side
of your head.
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The Difference between
DAY and Date Night
It is all in the sectioning. The goal in the morning is to
get out of the house and start your day, right? In the
evening you want to take a little more time and refine
and polish your look.
Tips for DAY
• Marry the sections-combine sections 1 and
2, for example. This will speed things up
and is a great way to prep your hair if you
will be retouching your hair for Date Night.
• Take time to Prep the Curl—larger
sections equals more hair. Running
your iron through your hair a few times
will insure less frizz and more polish.
• Cool it, sister—If you can switch your routine
up a bit and allow your curls to go untouched
you will be greatly rewarded. The curl will
last longer and you can use less product.
Tips for Date Night
• More sections… or at least the Basic
Set sections. Evening looks are all
about drama. Even a smooth style
will
benefit
from
more
sectioning.
• Try a new Position—Will you be the Same Ol,
Same Ol? Try the Back and Forth and vice
versa. Mix up your look! It is so simple to
move the curing iron in the opposite direction
you normally go and create a brand new look.
• Do it DIRTY!—If you did-your-hair in the
morning, don’t start over. One day dirty (or
two or three, depending on your hair) is
the best for Date Night. Do the exact same
steps you did in the morning and you will be
amazed at the end result. Many women don’t
really consider this and I don’t understand
why. Your hair is already washed, dried and
smoothed, so why not re-purpose the style.
Take it from DAY to Date Night
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The Horizontal Mambo
Did I get your attention? Horizontal works great
for a sunset, even the “mambo” (if you get my
drift ;o). Not so great for your hair. Placing a
curl into your hair on the horizontal yields a
look that is dated and you can lose a lot of
visual length. Placing a curl into your hair on
the vertical (up and down-no pun intended),
gives you a modern wave with little reduction in
visual length. Remember—UP and DOWN!
Notes
Where You Put It
Placement is everything!!! The result can be
sexy and modern or frumpy and dated. Let’s go
for sexy and modern. I use the same sectioning
for every head of hair I curl. Whether I need
a ton of curl or a subtle wave, this is the best
pattern to start with.
Back and Forth
The back and forth is placing the curls in an
alternating pattern around your head. The
result is a sexy, modern wave. Think Victoria
Secret Hair. In general, the hair around your
face should be rolled toward your face and the
next section (top of your ears) should be rolled
back or away form the face. This is especially
true if you have a heavily layered or shorter
pieces around the face. If your hair has longer
or no layers, feel free to roll away from the face
when working with the section of hair.
This is a more casual look with lots of
movement. This one goes from Day to Date Night
quite easily.
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The Same Ol’, Same Ol’
Rolling the hair in all the same direction will give a really smooth, sophisticated
look. Everything is rolled toward the face. What about the back? From the
midpoint (back of the head), everything goes forward…in the same direction.
What an excellent option to smooth the hair with subtle movement, less curly
look. Oh, and this really cuts the frizz!
When you roll everything toward the face you will get polished, Old Hollywood
look. Think “Veronica Lake.” This is my go-to red carpet look. I can make the
hair look refined and polished and not-at-all- fussy. Great for Date night! This is
also a great look for DAY! By taking larger sections this is a great daytime look.
You can achieve the look in under 10 minutes. Taking larger sections will simply
smooth the hair and give it soft, subtle movement.
Rolling everything away from the face gives a fun, flirty look. Simply by changing
the direction you get a completely different look. Same technique, different
direction, different result. This is a va-va-voom look!
Pinned In
Pinning, or clipping the curl is insurance that your style will last and last.
Pinning the curl allows the hair to cool, thus retaining a memory of the
curl without using a ton of ‘product.’ You can skip this step if you want.
But, I have to tell you, when I want a style to last…I PIN EVERY CURL!
Allow the curls to cool for five minutes. More time is better, but five
minutes will do just fine.
You Can Do It
…and you should. There is a little bit of a learning curve
for any new skill set. Give yourself a break. You may not
get it perfect the first time. After a couple of tries you will
see improvement. Start with the DAY (bigger sections,
prepping the curl) and move on to Date Night (va-vavoom!)
I want you to look and feel your best. It isn’t always just
about the hair, but it’s a great place to start.
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All text & material by Tommy Gene Harlow.
All design by Becca Risa (www.beccarisa.com).
Ultimate Eyelashes
Look amazing,
go ahead!
What makes eyelashes ultimate?
Making your eyes look more open and
dramatic!
Artificial lashes can look amazing and
real… and I’m going to teach you how.
The major problems with the eye area
are two things: deep set in the inner
corners (dark shadows) and lack of
definition in the outer corners. Ultimate
Eyelashes solve those problems with a
white shimmer shadow and artificial
flare cluster lashes.
First, let’s open up that dark inner corner.
This requires a shimmery white shadow
and a brush to apply the shadow. White
shimmer shadow will cause the recess of
the inner corner of the eye to ‘pop’. It will
also cancel out the dark tones with white.
Light colors appear to make things look
less recessed or dark. Since white is the
lightest color, this shadow does this quite
well here. Next, the iridescent nature
of the shimmer causes light reflection,
tricking the eye to make this area appear
brighter and less deep.
Then to the outer corner… By creating a
stronger, more defined outer lash, we are
opening up the eye are a considerable
amount. Using an artificial lash is the best
and I recommend Ardell DuraLash. You
can find them in any drugstore and they
are cheap! Don’t forget to pick up some
adhesive in clear while you are there.
These small clusters of three lashes are
truly transformative.
Application can be tricky, so I will break
it down in steps.
1. Apply mascara (this is the first step after
you have applied your eye make up)
2. Open adhesive and put a small drop on
your hand
3. Using a tweezer, grab one cluster and dip
it into the adhesive (you only need a small
amount)
4. Tilt your head to better see your lash line
in the mirror
5. Nestle the first cluster into the outer most
corner of your lashes
6. Apply the next cluster one or two lashes
apart (you don’t need to use more than
three clusters—you are not a Drag Queen
or are you?)
7. After your lashes dry, apply second coat of
mascara
8. Look amazing, go ahead!
Putting it all together
Applying a shadow to the inner corner brings
the inner eye area forward and the lashes in
the outer corner create width and length.
We have successfully created a more
open and dramatic eye area. The Ultimate
Eyelashes system works with any eye make
up combination from smoky and sophisticated
to subtle and soft.
Have fun and look great!
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