HairDressers

Author: George

  • Modern Hair Slicking (Male)

    With the modern slick being the new in-thing, we’ve decided to give tips on how to perfect this style.

    For the modern slick, once you have performed the first slick, you are then free to choose whether to slick back the hair on the sides of the head or not. I recommend you to still proceed to slick the sides back once, as you can always easily undo the slick anyway.

    The cool (different) part of the modern slick is that you are pretty much allowed to shape the slick back as you wish, so long as the hair on the top of the head still remains directed in a backwards direction (this is very important, do not change the direction of the hair on the top!). Thus you can give yourself a couple more slicks with either a comb or just your fingers. Essentially the more you use your fingers, the more volume of hair and freedom of movement of the hair that you will create.

    A really nice modern slicked back style is done by providing a first slick for the sides with a comb (as if you were going to do a classic slick instead), and then proceeding to do 3 to 5 further slicks with only your fingers. Starting at the forehead’s hairline, run your fingers through your mane backwards and towards the crown, with the fingers forming a rake. As you run your fingers through, you can also lift the hair up a little to create more volume. Do the same with the hair on the sides, or alternatively comb the hair down or leave it flat.

  • Preparing Your Hair For Highlights

    A few days before you go to your hairdresses for your colouring session, we recommend that you clarify your hair. Use a mixture of shampoo and baking soda, clarifying shampoo by itself or even apple cider and vinegar. After your clarifying treatment, condition your hair as normal.

    Deep conditioning is also vital for restoring moisture before your highlight treatment. This will help restore the pH of your hair, whilst also making sure that your ends are moisturised. All of this means that the colour and hair will mix evenly. Hair dye usually dries out hair, so by conditioning beforehand, you are bound to fight against the dull version of the colour you desire.

  • Blow Drying Long Hair

    Many people say that constant blow drying of the hair will cause damage in the long run, but if you dry your hair carefully with the correct techniques you can avoid this problem.

    • Wash your hair with a moisturising shampoo, which will help your hair whilst it’s being blow-dried later.
    • When drying your hair with a towel, do so enough to stop the dripping. Do not rub your hair too hard as this may cause split ends and frizziness. Instead blot the water out of your hair by wrapping the towel around.
    • Before your start to blow dry, separate your hair into smaller sections. This will make the drying process much quicker. If your hair is very long, you can use clips to help.
    • Blow dry from the top and work down. Make sure to stay around 6 inches away from your scalp.
    • Do not completely dry your hair as it does need some moisture.

  • Shaving Your Head

    If you’ve decided to shave your head for the first time, it’s a brave step you’ve decided to make! If you’re looking to have a sharp, stylish hair cut which doesn’t need maintenance, then shaving your head may be the best option for you.

    We recommend you get someone else to shave your hair for you, if you’re not confident with a pair of clippers. Also it’s much easier, as a second pair of eyes come in handy when shaving the back of your head.

    Before you shave your hair, it would be a good idea to shave your hair to the shortest length possible. This will help when you start to shave your head.

    Once you’ve shaved your head (using shaving gel), rinse your head and then use aftershave to sooth any burns you may have.

     

  • 3 Popular Mens Hairstyles For The Summer

    With Summer approaching, do you think it’s time to switch up your hairstyle? Can’t have the same hairstyle for 12 months surely? Below are three styles that never go wrong.

    1. Side Sweep – A nice classic hairstyle and easy to maintain, the side sweep works best with longer hair on top.
    2. Shaved – Probably one of the more popular hairstyle changes, the shaved head is the one to go for if you’re wanting to stay cool throughout the summer months. It’s also hassle free!
    3. Bounce – Perfect for the summer, why not consider for a bounce hairstyle. You’ll need quite a bit of hair on top and short back and sides for it to work best. Oh don’t forget the hairdryer and hairspray either!