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Blow Dry Techniques
How To Create a Sleek and Chic Center Part
Is there anything more chic than a center part? It's such a simple detail that elevates a style to a whole other level of sophistication. Check out Gwen Stefani's perfect center part from the Emmy'...
Style & Texture
How To Get Maximum Volume & Texture Without Backcombing or Round Brushing Your Hair
Modernize your backcombing! That''s right, the days of backcombing are done and outdated! Not only does that tend to break the hair but also leaves a knotted and tangled mess! We''ve got a techniqu...

Style & Texture
Slip Tie Braid | Knotted Mohawk Braid
This knotted mohawk braid looks complex but is really simple once you get the rhythm. You've heard me say it before...braiding is all about rhythm. If you lose the rhythm you lose the braid. Stay i...
Braids Ponytails & Updos
11 Quick & Easy Headband Hairstyles For Naturally Curly Hair
Curly hair takes time and work, so the thought of washing curly hair every day seems draining. Other than it drying the hair out, there are many reasons to go 3-4 days in-between washes and headban...
Blow Dry Techniques
How To Blow Dry Your Hair Away From Your Face
When you think of fashion icons one that always comes to mind is Farrah Fawcett. Her blonde feathered hair had amazing volume and bounce and swept perfectly away from her face, highlighting her ey...
Style & Texture
How To Blow Dry Bangs When You Have a Cowlick
A cowlick tends to make styling your hair difficult, especially when it comes to having a full fringe! Discover how these simple blow drying tricks will help your wonky bangs cooperate!
Style & Texture
How to Add Volume to Hair with a Straightener & Round Brush
There are so many ways to create volume in the crown area! You can backcomb the hair, use your volumizing iron to expand the hair shaft at the roots, you can also use your blow dryer and a round br...
Style & Texture
How To Flat Iron Your Hair
When it comes to choosing a
flat iron that best suites your hair type, there is more to it than size and cost! Who doesn't
love having the luxury of taking cur...

Business & Marketing
Top Summer Hairstyles and Hair Color Trends for 2014
Trends come and go pretty quickly these days. We are inundated with information from Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and other social media markets. So, how do you sift through and take ownership of...