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Interview with Marcus Francis – Global TRESemmé Stylist

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Interview with Marcus Francis – Global TRESemmé Stylist

TRESemmé’s Global Stylist, Marcus Francis was in India recently and was available for email interviews.

Marcus decoded a few hairstyles from Mercedes Benz Fashion week and elaborated on trends this season, his association with TRESemmé and much more. See the hairstyles HERE.

About Marcus Francis :

From the shows at Paris Fashion Week to a celebrity photo shoot in Los Angeles, Marcus Francis is showing his wide range of creating beautiful hair across the world.

Moving to Los Angeles in 1999 from Seattle, Washington, Marcus soon discovered that his innate talent for hair styling was more than just a hobby; it was his passion that would allow him to combine his love for Hollywood, fashion, and travel. When he finished his education in cosmetology, Marcus pursued both cut and color at various salons, the last five years at Jonathan Salon in West Hollywood. His appeal and talent crossed over to the fashionistas in New York City where Marcus worked at Robert Kree Salon. He soon joined forces with Vogue and W to style for events with designers such as Versace, Bally, and Ports 1961.  While juggling a career in Los Angeles and New York, Marcus expanded into television. He was cast as a style expert on the television show “Style Her Famous” on the Style Network. Marcus also started the AOL makeover show “Hairapy”, which lead him to commercial work for TRESemmé India and style Diana Penty.

After 2 years of being bicoastal, freelance hair styling became a part of the next phase in Marcus’ career by assisting on photo shoots and fashion shows for legends Guido, Danilo, Sam McKnight, and Orlando Pita. Marcus became a part of the shows at Fashion Week in New York, Milan, and Paris for designers Prada, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Balenciaga, and many more. Marcus’ work also captured the cover of fashion’s WWD magazine in February ’09 during NY Fashion Week. Marcus has styled the tresses of such celebrities as Salma Hayek, Natalie Portman, Kirsten Dunst, Kerry Washington, and Marisa Tomei to name a few for events like the Cannes Film Festival and Academy Awards. He has also worked in film doing hair for screen legend Lauren Bacall, shot with famed photographers such as Mark Seliger and Norman Jean Roy, and his work was featured for magazines such as Vogue, Interview etc.

So I asked him these basic questions..

1.Hairstyles that are ‘IN’ globally?
Ans: Braids and buns are the two hairstyles that are in today. You can wear them in different styles, accessorize them and style them as per your requirement. A bohemian braid can do wonders and looks chic and feminine or a side swept bun also adds glamour.

2.What hairstyles would you recommend off the ramp for daily wear? And how to do them?
Ans: A chic side bun incorporated in your daily style looks great. You can wear it at work or accessorize them with embellished bobby pins for a party, this braid will work wonders. Steps to achieve a chic bun:

1)Part your hair to one side – your part should start directly above the middle of the eyebrow on whichever side you choose to part it.

2)Pull all your hair around behind your head over to the same side that you parted it on – pin it in place at the back of the head to keep it to that side.

3)Using a fine-tooth comb, back comb the hair to give it body – you can go a bit nuts here and don’t worry about how messy it gets.

4)Using a brush, brush the surface of the hair lightly to smooth it down – don’t brush to hard and remove all the teasing you have just done. Re-pin the hair to the side.

3.Which TRESemme products are your favorites and Why ?
Ans: My favorite TRESemmé product is the Climate control shampoo and conditioner as it leaves your hair moisturized and nourished.

4.Some easy DIY 2 minute hairstyles explained.

Summer side swept pony

1)Part your hair to one side – your part should start directly above the middle of the eyebrow on whichever side you choose to part it.
2)Pull all your hair around behind your head over to the same side that you parted it on and tie it around with an elastic
3)Tie part of your pony with bobby pins inside and let loose the remaining part of the pony.
4)You can embellish the pony with flowers to make it look chic.

Natural Waves

1)Wash and condition your hair well with TRESemmé Smooth and Shine shampoo and conditioner.
2)Blow dry your hair to form natural waves.
3)Let them loose by applying little serum to give the shine.

So were the questions helpful ? Are you going to try these hairstyles ?

P.S: I know he is hot, if you are thinking the same 😀

Two Runway Ready Hairstyles to Achieve at Home

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EXPERT SPEAK: TWO RUNWAY READY HAIRSTYLES TO ACHIEVE AT HOME

TRESemmé Hair Masque presents runway ready styles straight from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week MBFW Spring/Summer 2014. Follow easy step by step instructions to achieve these exclusive runway ready looks right the comfort of your home.

~ Boho Braids ~


1. Use the TRESemmé Hairfall Defense Shampoo to wash your hair
2. Apply a generous amount of TRESemmé Hairfall Defense hair masque, distributing evenly from the mid-lengths to the ends
3. Blow dry hair to achieve smoother hair
4. Create a messy zig-zag side part, from the hairline to the center of the nape, and clip to separate these sections
5. From the heavier side of the parting, take another zig-zag section behind the ear and clip, to create three separate sections
6. Back brush hair for texture and create a ponytail from each of these sections and position them behind the ear
7. Tease lengths of hair and create a 4-strand braid with each ponytail and fasten with an elastic
8. Wrap braids around the top of the head, tucking the end of the braids under and fasten with bobby pins

~ Ribbon- Tied Low Pony ~


1. Wash your hair with TRESemmé Smooth and Shine shampoo thoroughly
2. Apply a generous amount of TRESemmé Smooth and Shine hair masque, distributing evenly from the mid-lengths to the ends
3. Blow dry hair gently to achieve shiny and manageable hair
4. Brush hair back to the nape of neck and tie with an elastic/band
5. Wrap hair around base of ponytail, covering elastic/band with hair. Secure with a pin
6. Tie a chic ribbon to give it a finishing look, remember to choose the right colour to compliment your hair colour

Hairstyles for Wet Hair

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Hairstyles for Wet Hair

Don’t like it wet?

Styling your tresses before work in the monsoon can be quite a tricky deal. You take hours to get
the perfect look and step out to see all your efforts wash away. Don’t let the rains ruin your plans
for stylish locks each day. As the saying goes “When life throws lemons at you, remember to make
lemonade,” our mantra in monsoon should be similar…instead of cursing the rain, head back to the
washroom and try these hairstyles for wet hair:

Fringe braids

Make a side parting to your wet hair and braid the larger section of hair, framing your face. Follow the
same method of braiding as you would for a French braid. You could either leave the rest of your hair
open, or make a ponytail with this section and secure your braid around it.

Twist it up

Make a side parting to your wet hair and gather 2 inches of hair of the larger section, all along the frame of your face. Twist this section tightly throughout its length and tie it up with the rest of your hair into a side ponytail (position it towards the larger section) and wrap the twisted section around it. Use bobby pins to keep it in place.

Embellished buns

A low bun is the easiest way to style wet hair. However, to make it look more interesting, keep
accessories like stylish bobby pins handy to give your bun a more contemporary look. While styling
wet hair, remember to be gentle, since it is most susceptible to breakage.

Treat your damaged hair to some extra care with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo and
Conditioner.

5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon

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5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon
If humidity has left your hair frizzy and un-manageable, it’s time to change the way you address your hair care needs and find looks that work best for you. TRESemmé puts together a catalogue of the right hair styles and products that will make your hair ‘season proof’.Two simple yet ubér chic styles for this monsoon are the ponytail and the hair bun. The possibilities are endless with these two easy hairstyles and they are just as effective at the gym as they are on a dinner date.

Pony ‘tails’

A ponytail is a brilliant option for monsoon. It keeps the frizz under control and makes it more
manageable to redo if you get drenched when you step out. This simple hairstyle has been given a
new definition and has been experimented by many celebs on the red carpet.

Try a sleek, immaculate ponytail placed high on your head or pull it down to one side. No matter which look you choose, remember to keep the frizz in control with a little help from TRESemmé.Wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control. Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways. You can also curl your hair before pulling it into a ponytail.

Accessorize with a colorful floral headband or tie a bright colored scarf to your ponytail.
Pull out some strands of hair over your face for a more stylish effect.
This keeps the hair in place and still keeps you looking ready to hit the streets anytime you want

Trending Buns

One hairstyle that never goes out of vogue is the Bun – it is classic and timeless. This hairstyle is truly versatile as you can personalize it depending on the occasion and your attire. Moreover, not only does this hairstyle ooze oodles of feminine grace and charm but you can also glam it up in various ways.
Lightly brush your hair and gather all of your hair on one side, behind the ear.
Take a bungee band and form a pony tail. Hide the bungee band by covering it with a piece of hair.
One by one take the pieces of hair from the pony tail
Turn the pieces round and pin them up with bobby pins around the pony tail.
Take each piece one at a time a follow the similar procedure.
Don’t forget to wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways before starting the bun
Stock up all your hair on top of your head in a ballerina bun, also known as a top knot bun. Another good option is a messy bun. If you are late for office or work, tie up your hair loosely in a messy bun. Looks stylish and is a quick to do hairstyle too.

Doughnut Bun

Get the wet and sassy look with a sleek doughnut bun this season.
To attain the look, de-tangle your wet hair with the TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner.
Tie a high ponytail using a thick elastic hair band.
Cover the band completely by spreading the ponytail, which now resembles a doughnut.
Secure it using a small elastic hair band. Tuck in the excess hair around the bun using bobby pins. You are ready to face the downpour with panache!

Three rides on a pony

To strengthen hair before styling, massage your scalp with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo.
To begin with the section ponytail, pull your hair from the forehead, using the top layer of your hair and make a half ponytail.
Take the second layer of your hair and make a second ponytail.
Grab the remaining hair and tie the third pony near your nape.
Open up the hair a bit that connects two ponies to give it a messy touch.

Twisty style

To start with, wash your hair using TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo, to add the extra sheen the hairstyle demands.
Now grab small sections of your hair and twist them in the form of snakes and tuck in place using bobby pins. Tie the larger section of your hair into a bun at the center of your head.
Voila, you’re all set to flaunt the wet look with élan.

Have you tried any of these hairstyles this monsoon ?

5 Hairstyles You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes

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5 Hairstyles You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes

No Heat Waves

Spending time with a curling iron or hot rollers defeats the purpose of effortless, beachy waves. Rhys has four easy steps to creating chic waves like Nicole Richie’s without plugging in a single styling tool.

Wash your hair the day before you plan to wear the style. Apply a light-hold gel to damp hair and comb through to evenly saturate each strand.
Next, section hair into quadrants: two in the front of your head, and two in the back.
Wrap each quadrant into a bun and secure with a hair elastic. “Place your buns in the back off to either side, or right behind your ears, so you can still sleep comfortably on the back of your head,” Rhys recommends.
Finally, take down all four buns in the morning, mist hair with hairspray, and use your hands to lightly shake out your new waves from the roots to the ends.

Harajuku High Bun


High buns aren’t just for ballerinas anymore. But this bun is fuller, looser, and more fun than the severe, pulled-back styles you might see on a dancer. The result is a look like Vanessa Hudgens’s that Rhys says is “cute yet high fashion” and a surprisingly easy hairstyle to create.
Tilt your head forward to collect hair at the top of your crown (the high point at the back of your head). Use a boar bristle brush to gather hair into a tight ponytail.
Pull the hair in the ponytail forward, and spray with hairspray. Then, lift the tail of your ponytail straight up and back comb, or tease, to create soft texture and volume. “This will create a perfect contrast of smooth and messy hair textures,” Rhys says.
Loosely wrap ponytail around the hair elastic. Secure with bobby pins and mist with hairspray.

The London Flip


This is a quick trick that Jennifer Aniston wears well. It’s an easy way to add volume and texture to fine, long hair that tends to fall straight, Rhys says. Use it to extend and refresh a sleek blow-out. The result is a classy, tousled look that’s super easy to achieve.
First, flip your head upside down and spray dry hair with a light hair spray.
Next, create a deep side part extending about four inches back from your forehead. Then wrap large sections of hair (about 2 inches wide) from about ear level to the ends around a large-barrel curling iron.
Alternate the direction of curls of each section for a soft and natural movement.
Mist each curled section with hairspray and gently shake loose.

Boho Braids



Forget any Pippi Longstocking images braids bring to mind. Tiny braids can look both glamorous and sexy (exhibit A: Blake Lively). Best of all, Rhys says, this works for any hair texture— straight, wavy, or curly hair—and the braids can be as thin (or thick) as you want them to be.
Starting with dry hair, work a drop of shine serum through hair. Make a natural part and section out one small chunk of hair toward the front of your head on each side. (You don’t need to be symmetrical for this to work.)
Braid each section close to the head and fasten each with a clear hair elastic.
Pull the braids together at the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.

The Sleek Ponytail


To beat heat and frizz, “never underestimate a ponytail,” Rhys says. “While the ponytail has always been a go-to style for any girl in a time crunch, you can make it modern instead of lazy with this sleek and smooth pony makeover like Ciara’s.”
Start by misting dry hair with a light-hold hairspray. Then use a flat iron to smooth your hair from root to ends.
Use a fine-tooth comb to create a center part that ends about three inches from your forehead. Smooth frizz and flyaways with a boar bristle brush.
Collect your hair loosely in your hand about two inches above the nape of your neck and fasten it securely with a hair elastic.

Which hairstyle did you like the most ? Going to try any ? Do let me know..

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