How to Give Your Hair the Best Finish When Styling

This beauty doesn't take her hair for granted.

We all know that hair can have a mind of its own.  Over the years, I have found some tricks for improving how I finish styling my hair.  Hopefully, these tips will help you as well to guarantee better hair days.  

The first involves hair spray. I don’t know about you, but I depend on a little hair spray to keep my style in place.  Regardless of the formula, I found a way to prevent my hair from becoming too stiff.  Instead of just spraying all over my head at once, I found that lifting up a section at a time and aiming the spray at the root underneath is a better method.   My hair stays in place but doesn’t have that hardness that spraying on top gives.

Something else to give damaged hair a lovelier finish is turning to a finishing silicone hair spray.   A silicone spray on dry, damaged hair can give the hair more beauty and make it healthier because it temporarily fills in the porosity.  

However, you don’t want to make a regular habit of using a silicone hair spray daily all the time because it can backfire.  After all, it’s sort of a plastic sealant for shine.  At the same time, it weighs hair down and causes a build up of dirt and pollutants that can eventually weaken and dry hair out.  Use it for those occasions when you need your damaged hair to look great until you can give it an intensive repair treatment.

The next finishing tip is for those with a natural curl or waves to their hair. I have thick hair that has natural curl.  The cut I get determines how much curl is released.  When my hair is not as layered, it has more waves than curl.  On the other hand, a layered style gives me a head of curls.  What I like to do is after styling is to pat on a little bit of finishing cream or pomade over my hair.  This keeps the frizz down and holds it in place that I even skip hair spray at times.

Also, here’s another curly hair trick to keep the frizz down.   Try not touching your hair so much when drying does help.  The fingers seem to break up the curl, which causes the problem.  If you try this, then you’ll understand how the frizz multiples from all that touching because the fingers make lots of finer curls.

Take care and I trust what I shared will keep you and your hair looking as sensational as ever!

Knowing the Proper Amount of Hair Styling Products to Use Could Give Better Hair Days!

As one that takes her hair seriously, this beauty knows how important these styling guidelines are.

Beautiful, manageable hair is what we always are striving for when we play with our hair. Sometimes though, the outcome of our finished style can be disappointing like when your hair refuses to do what you need and you end up overloading the product.  Instead of helping with texture, you ruin the look.  However, you can save yourself some grief according to a few hair stylists I talked to using these recommended amounts. 

If a serum is a hair staple to you, then stick with a small, dime-size amount.

Cream styling products are ones that you can use a bit more of, figure the size of a quarter. This amount will give you more than enough control regardless of short, medium or even long hair.

You might prefer wax products.  Being the case, a nickle size amount is all that you should be applying. 

Gels are styling products that you can apply more liberally.  Think of the size of a silver dollar when you measure some out.

Mousse products are ones that you can have the most freedom with when dispensing.  Pump out enough to practically fill the palm of your hand.

Regardless of the form of styling product, here is a way that you can double check if you got the amount right in case you forget.  What you do is measure out the product and rub it in the palm of your hand to warm it first.  If it starts dripping and making a mess, then stop and wipe some off before taking your hands to your head since you used too much.  Keep this in mind and you will stay beautiful!

Six Keune Design Professional Hair Styling Products Review + ($116) Giveaway! (USA, CA)–Ends September 25, 2015

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Beautiful hair was never easier with these six professional Keune Design hair styling products at your fingertips.

Unlike celebrities that have access to their own personal hair stylist at their beckon call, the average woman does not have that luxury.  For most of us, the best our hair looks is when we step out of our hairdresser’s chair.  The next best thing to running to your salon is using the same professional products those stylists use like the new Keune Design hair styling products that I have been playing with since they arrived for this review and giveaway.

Although I have thick hair, I have a layered cut.  This way I can celebrate my curls with products to bring them out as much as I want or opt for a smooth, sleek style just by turning to other ones.  With these six new Keune styling products that I got to try, I can change my style at a snap of a finger and alter my looks. 

With Keune’s Design Volume Powder, I got bigger curls where I needed that kept up with me through my day just by sprinkling a bit of this powder into my hair. However, use this stuff sparingly to get the results you need or your hair could look dirty.

Another hair product that can I relied on heavily this Summer was Keune’s Design Ultra Forte Gel.   This vitamin-enriched product on damp or dry hair insures a strong hold with a shine to it that doesn’t make your hair feel overly sticky or weighed down with product.  This was great when I was going for a sleek, wet look with my hair pushed back through hot, humid weather or keeping my long bangs from falling in my face.  It even has double the sunscreen protection to keep hair protected.   

I have tried root lifting sprays in the past but I have forceful, down growing hair.  Some have worked better than others to give me some lift, but the hair on top of my head has a mind of its own. Keune’s Volumizing Spray surprised me.  First off, the formula is not a liquid but a gel-foam consistency that comes out in a thick line when you apply.  When I laid it in the section that I needed and then began to blow-dry with my round brush, I did manage to get better results with more fullness and height for a longer period compared to the other liquid root lifting sprays that I had used earlier.

Keune’s Molding Paste is a hair product that can help you do a variety of different things with your hair using a little at a time. I loved this product as well for using in my bangs and layers.  It gave me reliable hold and buildable texture with sunscreen protection that you brush and can keep adjusting without making the hair feel disgusting.  

I also experimented with Keune’s Design Mousse Styling Forte.  This is an alcohol-free formula protective formula with jojoba oil that does give plenty of hold.  I didn’t get as much volume as some mousse products that I have used, but I liked the nice sheen my hair had as well as how those strands felt when touching them.  

The final product that I used this time was Keune’s Design Society Forte Hairspray.  I liked the amount of hold that I got.  Though a light hold, this spray maintained my style and allowed my hair movement instead of locking it in place that later could be brushed without losing the style.

The more Keune hair products that I try, the more I love them.  You will notice a big difference in how your hair looks and acts with professional hair care products from Keune.  Check them out!


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ENJOY Hair Care Shaping Lotion, Nourishing and Moisturizing Oil and Hair Spray Review + ($66) Giveaway!–Ends May 13, 2015

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

ENJOY Shaping Lotion

Warm weather is the time you might want more of a carefree hairstyle.  If so, you probably need to switch some hairstyling products along to suit the style as well as the conditioner for your hair. With ENJOY Hair Care’s Shaping Lotion, Nourishing and Moisturizing Oil, and Hair Spray that I have been using, I could have found your answer as well for summer hair maintenance.

As you know, I have some natural curl to my hair, which lets me go from curly styles to straighter ones just by adapting the products and using my diffuser. As one that never tried ENJOY’s Shaping Lotion ($23), I thought this product just might come in handy when you want the least amount of fuss for giving some soft control.  

By the time I finished drying my hair, I had more fuller curls through my layers that were soft and shiny without feeling tacky to the touch.  My curls had movement but they weren’t all over the place or frizzing out on me even though it was raining when I tried it.

ENJOY Nourishing & Moisturizing Oil

Though it is not summer yet, the more time I like to spend outdoors to soak up the sun, which can dry and damage the hair.  To prepare in advance, I thought testing ENJOY’s Nourishing and Moisturizing Oil ($24.95) on my hair now was in order since it could use a bit of help. This product has natural oils, antioxidants and fortifying vitamins like sesame, avocado, coconut, macadamia, evening primrose, safflower, and grape seed oils to deeply moisturize and condition along with vitamins E, A, B, and D.

This leave-in conditioning spray did a great job restoring gloss and softer feel to my hair.  You can also use this oil on the face, which I didn’t try yet.  I will do that once I finish my current skin care testing.

I also tried ENJOY’s Hair Spray ($18).  This has a firm, but flexible hold that kept my hair in place without hardening it like I had on a hard hat.  It also dried fairly fast and went back to shape after taking my brush to it later. 

ENJOY Hair Spray

With ENJOY Hair Care’s Shaping Lotion, Nourishing and Moisturizing Oil, and Hair Spray, I am prepared for some sun and fun.  If you’re not ready, then I suggest stopping at ENJOY Hair Care’s website and check these products out!

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

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ENJOY Hair Care for Men Styling Products (Fiber, Clay, Texture) Review + $44.85 Giveaway!--Ends November 24, 2014

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Fiber by ENJOY Hair Care for Men

Men are just as concerned about how their hair looks and behave as women. With the new line of ENJOY Hair Care that is specifically designed with men in mind, your guy will think he just stepped out of a salon. My guy picked out three stylers from their seven products in the collection when invited to test them for this review and giveaway.  

ENJOYMEN Fiber ($14.95) is for a high shine with great hold.  My guy liked this product for creating an edgier, disheveled look.  He liked the fact that the hold was strong enough to give his hair definition without leaving the hair hard or sticky, which we both liked.

ENJOYMEN Clay ($14.95) is the one he favored more for work.  This product lacked the shine of Fiber with a mild hold that restyled easily. Sand was the ingredient that helped give it a modern and flexible texture that he could adjust. 

Clay by ENJOY Hair Care for Men

ENJOYMEN Texture ($14.95) was something he had also used often for a casual look when out with friends.  This one has more a matte finish with a strong hold that allowed him to fluff and puff sections of his hair nicely.

Texture by ENJOY Hair Care for Men

Between us, I think he is becoming more obsessed experimenting with his hair than ever now that he found the ENJOYMEN stylers.  He insists on trying ENJOYMEN Pomade next just to see the difference and compare them.

I just know my guy looks great and has an extra bit of confidence about his appearance. Your man is probably going to be pulling out his hair soon with the hassle of holiday shopping and family gatherings so give him one less worry--his hair.  

Check these products out at ENJOY Hair Care for your man to make sure he has the control he needs this holiday season--at least as far as his hair is concerned.  Find where to buy ENJOY hair products here.

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A Quick Fix for Your Flyaway Hair Problem

Flyaway hair can be a problem, especially in the winter.  The next time that this happens to you, I have a sure fix to tame that wild hair.  You might want to try heading to your kitchen or pantry for some olive oil.

One-fourth of a teaspoon of olive oil will be enough to make problem hair more manageable besides adding some extra shine.

I hope that you try this because it never let me down yet!

Coolway's NEW True Smooth Spray Gets More Bang From Your Blowout!--(Review)

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Coolway's NEW True Smooth Spray

When BeautyStat.com popped Coolway's new True Smooth Spray into the mail for me to review, I was eager to give it a try.   After all, if this hair product was half as good as it was described  for smoothing out my style, drying my hair faster, adding more shine while protecting my hair against damaging heat from styling irons, I would be excited.  If this meant better hair and reducing the number of products to do it, including costs, I would call it a real beauty find.

Coolway has won multiple beauty awards already.  Always striving ahead, their True Smooth Spray is another example of their innovative technology with the development of a revolutionary Amino Lock MAB molecule, which will end your dependence on flat irons and strengthen hair. Heat from the blow dryer activates that technology and works deeply from inside the hair to hold your style while drying it.  

You need to apply this product after washing your hair while it is still wet.  With my mid length, I sprayed my head thoroughly all over with 35 blasts before even combing.  Instead of some chemical smell, this spray had a pleasant tropical fragrance to it.  

Coolway's True Smooth Spray

My hair is exceptionally thick with what I consider a normal texture.   Usually it takes me close to an hour to do my hair.  When I began drying, I had to admit this product worked fabulously cutting down that time significantly, practically slashing twenty minutes off.  Also, I loved the extra gloss and the fact that I found less hair attached to my ceramic brushes that I use as I style when I finished blow drying.

As incredible as True Smooth Spray is, I am going to reserve it for those special times when I am going all glamorous because I know it will not let me down.  The only problem for everyday use is all the spraying to make those beautiful results possible.  However, I can't say enough about also about how polished and stronger my hair looked in addition to speeding up that drying time.

What I am sharing with you is my own experience on thick hair.  Do look into this product because the only way you are going to believe what True Smooth Spray is capable of is trying it firsthand on your own hair.  

This is the perfect time to test True Smooth Spray out because you can save 10% off it's $34.95 price or any Coolway purchases (not including shipping and taxes) at www.coolwayhair.com when you enter coupon code BeautyStat14 at checkout. 

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  This item was provided for review courtesy of BeautyStat.com.

Shake Excitement Into Your Hair! "Rock Your Hair" Hair Care System by Michael Rourke (Review)

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 "Rock Your Hair" Hair Care System

When a representative from Rock Your Hair by celebrity stylist, Michael Rourke reached out and asked if I would be willing to try their hair care system, I was not familiar with this company or their products.  However, I thought I would give it a shot because there always might be something better out there that out performed my current stash.  

Today, I want to tell especially those ladies with fine hair or lots of layers that I just may have discovered the ultimate help you're looking for because this system of "Rock Your Hair" products went beyond my expectations with what it can do!

The Big Hair Rocks Shampoo was what I started with.  This has a pleasing mild scent while being color-safe and free of sulfates as well as parabens to work gently.   The product produced a wonderful lather that kept me company with delicious smelling bubbles as I shampooed.

Once I rinsed, I followed with the color-safe, sulfate and paraben free Big Hair Rocks Conditioner.  This is a lightweight moisturizing conditioner with a thinner creamy consistency than what I am accustomed to.  Nonetheless, it did what I needed to help untangle hair. 

If you regularly read my posts, you know how dry my hair can get.  Therefore, I was glad the company provided a deeper conditioner in the form of their Miracle Leave-In Conditioner Weightless Detangler.  This is a nourishing spray with soy, wheat and oat proteins to strengthen and repair hair from shaft to ends.  After I towel-dried, I found this stuff took care of any remaining knots.

Several volumizing styling products were sent out.  Since two of them specifically built up hair, I used each on separate days.  The first time I went with the Size Matters Big Volume Root Lift.  This is a humidity protecting and volumizing mousse that I worked a small amount into my layers and ends. 

As I mentioned, I do have lots of thick, layered hair with a natural wave to it.  Even so, I regularly use volumizing products more often than curling styling products.   Anyone with layers or if you have a curl to your hair need to try this type of styling product for the wonderful difference they can make.

What awaited me when I finished with blow-drying my hair was tons more fat, shiny curls without any crunchy feel or horrible stickiness.  My curls, which I used my diffuser on had great bounce and body.  To preserve that glorious look I turned to Spray It Hard Big Volume Hairspray to finish it off.

I didn't have to wait long for this spray to dry.  It locked my style in place for hours only with a firm, not flexible hold.  You might compare this hair spray more to a freeze spray with the power of hold it possesses.  Unlike the choking smell of some hair sprays, this one had more of a pleasant fragrance to it.

I went with the last volumizing styling product:  Bombshell Big Hair Powder the next day I played with my hair.  You need to sprinkle this powder sparingly or your hair will feel greasy, which I soon learned when I applied too much.  Though I was disappointed with myself for being overzealous, I attempted my experiment again the following day.  

This time I was careful.  What came next was incredible from how a light dusting of this talc and mica-based powder lifted the layers like magic.  I was especially impressed on  how it worked on my long, layered bangs to change the style around. This rocks for building up the top.

The prices of these girly hot pink bottles with shiny rhinestone hearts are reasonable.  Expect to pay anywhere from $7.20 to around $22 or less for any of this system's products.  Just know Rock Your Hair does shake things up when it comes to giving big, gorgeous hair--so do take a look and rock on! 

Hair Products Pro's Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron Review

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Hair Products Pro's Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron

I would be devastated without a reliable curling iron.  However, I only have used irons that grab onto the hair and hold it in place as you curl unlike the Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron from Hair Products Pro  that I was sent for this review.  

At first, I was not sure of how that design would work to produce those becoming spiral-type of curls.  However, you simply grab a section of hair and wrap  it around the barrel to style.  You might be surprised that even those with shorter hair like mine of medium length can do great things with a little practice.

I couldn't believe the amount of glossy curls that I landed up once I started to get the hang of winding my hair around this curling iron due to its ultra polished tourmaline ceramic barrel.   The curls held up wonderfully throughout my day without ever drooping, which also excited me. 

Nor could I believe how much faster this iron was to get your head styled in less time than a traditional curling iron.  

This Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron is everything you could have ever hoped for.  It comes with a tapered barrel that goes from 1/2" to 1" for helping you get different size curls.  

Hair Products Pro's Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron

This tool heats up faster than any of my other curling irons that I have used in the past due to the 410F (210C) temperature control so it can work for all hair textures. 

You'll also like how that zippered case this curling iron comes with is made to use the cover of the bag  lso a heat mat.  This is so handy in case you need to rest it while you work.

Seriously, I never thought with my length of hair that I could get such a sexy look with these twisted curls and now I have it.   I just love my new curling iron for helping me accomplish that!

If you're looking for a great holiday gift, I know any woman would welcome this curling iron with a passion for the hair help it can provide.  Hair Products Pro regularly sells the Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron for $159.95 but now has it listed for $129.95 with FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. 

*Disclosure:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided to facilitate this review.*

Oscar Blandi Volumizing Styling Essentials Products Review

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Oscar Blandi Volumizing Spray

Finding the right styling products can be a challenge at times.  After all, there are so many great companies and new products to choose from that at times it can become baffling.  Then again, dear readers, you have me to volunteer my head for hair styling experimentation like with these Oscar Blandi Styling Essentials so I can share my findings with you to help you make a better informed decision!

As I explained in prior reviews, I do not think volumizing styling products are only intended for those with baby fine hair.  On the contrary, I think most people can benefit, especially if they have some layering and a bit of curl in their hair like mine to really see the wonders of what these products can do.  Trust me, but volumizing products can be your hair's new best friends if only you give them a chance. 

Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum

Oscar Blandi's Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum was what I applied first to my freshly washed hair while it was still damp.  This product was a Self Magazine Healthy Beauty Awards Winner of 2011 with special deep moisturizing properties from sodium hyaluronate and the use of marine glycogen for plumping up hair.  I only used the recommended dime-size amount of this product before any styling product like the Volumizing Spray, which I followed with next to further nourish hair with wheat protein, sea kelp, panthenol (Vitamin B5), and castor oil, aloe vera, and sea algae. 

The directions for the Oscar Blandi Volumizing Spray call for spraying directly on the root.  However, I have some natural curl and waves and found I had better results when spraying slightly higher than advised with the angles and behavior of my hair.  I tried to evenly distribute what I applied by combing it through my hair before I dried.

The heat from my blow dryer turned on that Oscar Blandi magic.  My hair felt so silky soft with fuller curls and such incredible gloss that you kept wanting to turn and watch it catch the light in your mirror at every angle.  

When your hair is as beautiful as this, you want that look to last.  Therefore, I went for my Oscar Blandi Lacca Hairspray for Volume, Hold, and Shine and sprayed.  Instead of choking hair spray fumes, I discovered the pleasant scent of honeysuckle in a formula that was free of any harmful CFC's.  I had no hard, tacky touch from this hairspray, but nice, moveable hold that lasted throughout my day.  This remarkable formula  uses sugar, honey, and vitamins E and B5 to keep hair soft without any static or flyaway hair problem.

Ocas Blandi Lacca Hairspray

Readers, you need to try these three Oscar Blandi Styling Essentials and see what they can do to beautify your hair as well.  Honestly, you will love what you see in the mirror once you work with these.  Do check these fine products out and learn more about other Oscar Blandi products at their website.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  No money was exchanged.  All I received were free products to facilitate this review.*

InfraShine UL3 Cool Switch Ceramic Blow Dryer Review and Giveaway! ($240 value)--Ends May 2, 2012

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InfraShine UL3 Cool Switch Ceramic Blow Dryer

Beautiful hair can do wonders for a woman's ego especially when it looks like you walked out of a salon.  However, you may want to start tipping yourself once I tell you about the InfraShine UL3 Cool Switch Ceramic Blow Dryer for all the money and compliments that you'll be piling up!

This is a quality professional model with amazing FAR-Infrared Ceramic Heating Technology to lock in your hair's moisture through the power of negative ions to give it incredible softness, shine, and smoothness.  

You'll love how lightweight this blow dryer is besides the curved handle for a comfortable grip. The long tangle resistant cord is fantastic also since it gives you more room to maneuver for heavy-duty daily use.

Another nice feature is how you change the nozzle with the accompanying diffuser with just a snap.  Since I have some curls and layers, I really liked using my new diffuser attachment for making most of what I got as far as curls are concerned.

Besides saving from fewer salon visits, you'll pocket even more in energy savings.   This has 2200 watts, but uses only 1400 watts, which adds up over time and how much faster your hair dries. 

I don't know about you, but I love my new blow dryer with a passion.  Why use just any blow dryer when the InfraShine UL3 Cool Switch Ceramic Blow Dryer can make a beautiful difference in your life?  Do check it out because I assure you that this would make the perfect Mother's Day gift!

Thanks to InfraShine, one lucky Nuts 4 Stuff reader in the continental United States wins the InfraShine UL3 Cool Switch Ceramic Blow Dryer ($240 value)!

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This giveaway ends May 2, 2012 at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time. The winner will need to respond to my email with name and shipping address within 48-hours or another winner will be picked.  

Secrets to a Perfect Blowout and Fabulous Hair!

*Disclaimer:  I received monetary compensation to write this post on behalf of ghd.  The views and opinions expressed are strictly my own.*

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Though we can’t all look as beautiful as stunning international recording artist, Katy Perry, we can have just as glamorous hair as she does.  With technique, the right products, and a great professional iconic blow dryer like the new ghd air dryer to impart shine and control, we too can be on our way to beauty stardom.

Recognized for innovative styling tools, ghd rocks just as much as the singer, winning one perpetual beauty award after another since this British company began.  The new ghd air dryer is a culmination of their ten years of expertise that will wow consumers with its performance to outshine their competitors with advanced technology to ergonomic design. 

Now that you know what you need for beautiful hair, there are some simple tricks that stylists use to turn your hair from flat and ordinary to one full of gleaming bounce and volume as well. 

Look at your choice of shampoo and conditioner and make sure that they are formulated for your hair type.  Just because the bottles are handy in your shower and you borrow them expecting striking results will not happen if the product weighs down your hair or, perhaps, is too light to smooth thick, curls prone to frizz.

Instead of grabbing a towel to roughly dry your wet hair before you apply your styling products and blow dryer, think again.  This seemingly innocent action can damage fragile hair and cause breakage and a frizz problem.  What you can do is press the towel gently to the hair to absorb some of the moisture first before adding some smoothing serum for gloss and heat protection.

Avoid reaching for your round brush at this point.  A better way is to use one hand to fluff your hair while the other is holding your blow dryer on a medium heat.  Those with tons of curls or thick hair may need a higher setting, which is no problem for the variable power and temperature controls of the 2,100 watt ghd air dryer.   Keep working and combing through sections of your wet hair, blowing until the area is damp dry and ready for your styling product.

Next apply your styling product.  All you need is a small amount (about the size of a nickel) to work through your hair.  Remember, you can always add more, but too much can ruin your hair with tacky stickiness and turn it flat from a product buildup.

This is the stage when it's safe to reach for your round brush and a few long alligator clips.  Section your hair in two places with your clips.  Work on the hair around your face first.  Release a small amount of hair from one of your clips and tightly wrap it around your brush, pulling down and  aiming your blow dryer set on hot with the nozzle attached.  Maintain the tension and while the hair is still slightly damp and switch to the cool shot like on the ghd air dryer to lock in the hold.

Keep using this technique of pulling small portions of hair from the clip and following the same procedure. 

As you finish each worked on dried piece, you can gently twist the hair and pin with those long clips.  By the time you're through drying, you can remove those clips to gain some added free-flowing curl.  This works best for those with long hair.  Those with short hair may want to skip this twist and clip method unless you want an edgy look.

Behold, now you know the secret so you can come out of your pond and swim with the big fish to make waves of your own! 

*Disclaimer:  I received monetary compensation to write this post on behalf of ghd.  The views and opinions expressed are strictly my own.*

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Try This Tip for Better Results When Using Hair Styling Products!

For years, I have faithfully applied my styling products according to the back label on the product.  Sometimes, my hair turned out fabulous while other times it bumped up with curls in the wrong place and made you want to scream.  However, I recently discovered a fantastic little secret that made by hair products perform better than ever before--even the ones that were just "so-so" and still sitting on my vanity.

Here's what I now do and really think you should try this.  Instead of applying that hair gel or mousse to the root, you should add your product further down (about two inches).  After it is placed, then take your comb and work that gel or mousse through that still damp hair to the ends so it does not settle in one place.  By moving the product lower, your hair will not spring up in the wrong spot. 

I have tested this new technique on quite a few products, even the ones I haven't had the heart to pitch.  Guess what?  Avoiding putting the product on the root and down further along the hair makes a tremendous difference in product usability and gorgeous results. 

Honestly, you should experiment with this tip and see if it makes a difference in giving you better hair days too!