Two Quick Mid-summer Style Ideas [tutorial inside]

This summer has been pretty dang steamy. 
I hear ya (and every client that enters my chair)  ...

"Kassandra, my hair is SO DRY!" 

I'll clue you in on the why and how humidity zaps your locks later, but for now let's cool down with some quick mid-summer styles!

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 [ The Top Knot Half Bun ]

The Half Bun is a easy way to style for any season and works great on chin length to collar length hair.   

It's especially great for that wash and go summer look!  It's best when the hair has a slight bend or wave to keep the look modern.  

This can work on second-day, late in the day or at the beach hair. 

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[ Side-swept Braid ]

This is a great look for a fast early-morning style for work, an evening out or for a go-to style while at the beach or pool. 

Side swept braids are mostly reserved for longer hair lengths, certainly doable for a medium length side sweep. 

Shampoo and condition hair the night before and allow to air dry while sleeping to give your hair a un-tamed look.  

The tutorial may be a bit advanced, but it's a general tutorial for braiding hte bang area back and combining it with the longer mermaid braid. :) 

For hair left out, add a few bends and waves, perfect for this not-meant-to-be perfect style. 

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STAY COOL!   xo Kassandra

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Simple Summer Styling Tips

Simple Summer Styling Tips

As the rising temperatures and humidity of the summer season come more upon us, the last thing most women want is a high maintenance and fussy hairstyle to deal with. Most of our clients do not want to spend the time mastering their blow out when it will go flat as soon as you step out into the humidity.

Give your buff arms, tools, and hair a break and opt for effortless summer looks that don't require any heat styling.

Beach Waves

Beach waves is a classic summer hairstyle that can be achieved even if you don't live near the ocean. Simply mist Kasia's Off the Fritz for sun protection, then a little John Masters Sea Salt Spray or Hamadi Leave In -- into towel dried hair and scrunch. Let hair air dry to reveal soft and sassy waves.

Top Knot

The top knot is a classy favorite that is a chic summer look that can be topped off in the a.m and p.m. To achieve this look, tap Kasia Revive Dry Shampoo Powder into air-dried hair to add texture and avoid slippery hair. Place hair in a high, slicked back ponytail and tease sections of the ponytail. Wrap the teased hair into a bun and secure with a bobby pin.

Fashion Ponytail

The fashion ponytail is always on trend. Simple and chic, and can dress up any outfit. For those that do not wash their hair daily, this is ideal!  To get the look, gather hair into a super-high ponytail. Smooth out any bumps or fly-aways and secure with a clear elastic. Wrap a piece of hair around the ponytail to cover the elastic and secure with a bobby pin. Finish the look one spray and spread of Kasia Resotre Hair Oil for a super-shiny ponytail.

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While you slumber..execute soft, wavy hair like Sarah Jessica Parker's!

The great thing about her look is you can get it while you sleep.

That's right.  By following a simple bedtime routine, your shut-eye can turn into some serious beauty sleep.

According to Deborah Dunham, creating great morning hair starts with a good cleansing the night before.

Tips to DIY!

1. Wash hair as you normally would  with your favorite Babo or Hamadi Shampoo!

2. Apply a rinse out conditioner.

3. Finish with a cool/cold water rinse.

4. Towel blot.

5. Apply leave-in conditioner, we recommend Hamadi's LEAVE IN, aside from Shea Spray, it is our TOP SELLER!

6. Apply and detangle with BABO to hair gently from the ends up to the roots.

7. Create desired part and/or fringe sections and arrange hair the way you normally wear it.

8. Allowing for where you wish to create waves, separate strands into individual 2" sections.

9. Gently twist hair into a clockwise direction until the hair is completely twisted (the tighter you twist, the tighter the resulting waves). You can also braid your hair or put it in a ballerina bun for a different wave pattern.

10. Tuck the end of the twisted strand under at the base of the twist and secure with elastics.

11. Go to bed and allow hair to dry naturally overnight.

12. The next morning, carefully remove the elastics.

13. Use fingers to pick out waves and arrange as desired (do not brush it or the waves will come out).

After waking, you only need to scrunch the curls into place with a bit  more  product. For those with a shorter, edgier, spikier style, it looks great with some product in it from the night before."

Try it! Creating your style overnight -- we could all use a few extra minutes before that alarm goes off!

http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/24/how-to-get-great-hair-in-bed/