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Q & A with Hair Expert Nitin Manchanda

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Q & A with Hair Expert Nitin Manchanda

About Nitin Manchanda: Nitin Manchanda, Technical Head, INDOLA. Nitin Manchanda, INDOLA’s Technical Head believes ‘Creativity is all about discovering the unknown’. A professionally trained hairdresser from Pivot Point School, Delhi, Nitin has been in the industry for past 14 years, and has styled in numerous shows – Femina Miss India 2009, Bangalore Fashion week, Schwarzkopf Essential Look Shows, INDOLA’s Street Style Collection Shows, Nitin has shared the stage with International stylists Like Antony Whitekar, Rick Lee, Dieter Kaiser and Millecent Howe. 

Nitin also learnt make-up and hair styling from London. Nitin got trainings from some of the pioneers of the hairdressing world like Antony Whitekar, Tyler Johnston, Lesley Lawson, Tom Kroboth and Leonardo Rizzo in various countries like Germany, U.K, China, Japan, Thailand etc.

In 2003, he joined Schwarzkopf Professional so that he can focus on his passion for hair. With Schwarzkopf, he was responsible to strengthen the Schwarzkopf educational initiatives for the hairdressers’ community in India. To take this initiative to the next level he designed various training programs from Beginner level to advanced Level and conducted educational training through seminars and workshops in salons for hairdressers across the country. In 2011, Nitin took charge of INDOLA as the technical head, and has played a key role in increasing the footprint of the brand across the country.

I interviewed Nitin..and asked him some major concerns Indian women face, how to tackle them and some easy DIY hairstyles and how to do them..

1) Major issue of women in India is hair fall…how do you suggest tackling that?

There are lots of reasons for hairfall, and one of them is stressful lifestyle.Other reasons to it would be nutritional deficiency, dandruff, excessive oiliness of the scalp, illness, thyroid imbalance, etc  

Take proper care for your hair, use appropriate shampoo and conditioner. Once in a month go for Hair spa treatment. Make sure you get adequate sleep.Consult a hairdresser or doctor if your hair loss is increasing even after you take proper care of your hair.

2) Dandruff is a bane in winters..How to fight against it?

With winter setting in, the skin tends to dry out and dandruff is aggravated. Simple dandruff is harmless and disappears on its own within 15-20 days. However, if you have persistent dandruff and experience an increase in hair fall for a period of two to three months, then the problem is a little more serious. 

It seems to thrive in oily hair, so regular shampooing can help you fight it off.  Massage your hair so that you can clean your skin as well as your hair. Again for the second time you can wash, rinse and repeat because first wash removes the oil layer and second wash helps removing the dandruff.  

Maintain a healthy and a balanced diet.

3) Some quick easy DIY hairstyles..

• Braids: it has become a huge trend of modern times. Youngsters and woman are sporting this look for parties, weddings, etc. Well, it can be counted as a simple hairstyle that works for all occasions. But when a braid is worn in a variation looks amazing. Different kinds of plaits ( like Fish tail plait, Rope Plait etc.) can be worn. These plaits can also be used to create and enhance updos.

• Curly Hair: Curl your hair using a diffuser and then it can be left loose or pinned to create a sexy look. A gorgeous look for a romantic weekend getaway or an evening out with that special someone.  These curls are very soft. 

Steps for romantic curls: 

• Dry hair using the Diffuser attachment on your blow dryer.
• Take a small barrel curling iron and wind horizontal sections of hair.
• Spray hair all over with a flexible styling spray.

Ruffled  messy buns: they can be easily done at home. Following are the steps for the same.
• Snip the toe tip of your tube sock and roll it up until it forms a mini donut.
• Using your fingers, comb your hair up into a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie. You decide how high you want it, but I would not suggest a sky-high one if you are going for a more casual look. (For a sleeker ponytail, feel free to use a brush.)
• Take the ends of your ponytail and pull it through the donut. Spread out the very ends of your hair around the donut so that it is slightly covered. Tuck those ends under the donut.
• Roll donut with the tucked ends down the rest of your ponytail until you reach your head. There will be some fly-away pieces and some that fell out of the donut while rolling. Leave those alone. They add to the tousled, messy look.
• Ruffle the bun with your fingers to loosen it and pull a few random strands out to make it even more tousled. Now, you’re done!

French knot: If you want a clean hairstyle, then you should always go for French knot. 
• Comb your hair thoroughly so that they become smoother and easier to manage. Neatly separate a section of hair from the central region of the top of your head.     
• Again, comb your hair entirely, including the separately held section and hold them together as you do while making a pony.
• Hold the base of the pony and twist the pony so that it covers your left hand fingers.
• Now remove your left hand from the center of the twisted pony keeping it tight and fix it at the top using bobby pins on all its sides so that it forms a bun. Similarly fix the tail. Settle the extra hair which may come out of the bun.
• Tighten the bun as much as possible. Use a hair spray for a shiny look. 

4) Which hairstyles look good on Indian face structures? For medium long hair..For curly and straight hair each…

1. Curly Hair- As most indian women have wavy to curly long hair, so to enhance the natural texture of the hair, an appropriate layering or graduation technique can be used depending on the face shapes (e.g  forward graduation, pie layering, square layer etc). a side fringe can be crafted to highlight the whole look. )

2. Straight Hair – If you have straight long hair, keep it smooth, shiny, one length and have a straight solid fringe as such fringes a very much in Vogue. 

Thanks for the answers Nitin..quite a help..

I hope you all found it helpful too..

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 the Festive Season

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HAIRSTYLE GUIDE FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

So the much-awaited festivities have begun! This season, instead of wearing your hair the usual boring way try these easy-to-do, yet ultra chic hair-do’s picked by Najeeb Ur Rehman, (PPS Manager, Schwarzkopf Professional India) that will help channel the inner diva in you!

Mr. Najeeb Ur Rehman says “These looks are very stylish as well as easy to do. Big hair is sure to grab the attention at evening parties. Chignons, quiffs, plaits, ponytails, glamour curls or teased back hair work especially well as high-volume styles with or without hair jewellery are trending.”

1.Pretty plaits

Plaits are always a winner at festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali etc as they are easy to do, go well with any outfit and can easily be kept and taken out to reveal wavy locks for day two!

Get the look
Ø  Start by using a smoothening shampoo like BC Bonacure smooth and shine range then prep the hair with a flattening spray like OSiS Flatliner and blow dry smooth to ensure hair is tangle free.
Ø  Leaving a few strands at the front, part the hair deep on one side and begin two plaits from either side of the parting. Try the French plait technique to add texture and secure on the head to survive all degrees of head bopping!
Ø  Work each plait towards the back of the head until they meet near the nape and tie the ends into a messy bun. Finish with some Firm Hold Hairspray like OSiS  Freeze or Session Spray for ultra strong styling.

2.Messy chignon

Try the very fashionable messy chignon for an easy-to-do yet elegant up-do.

Get the look
Ø  Gently pull back the hair into a ponytail in the middle of the head at the back and back comb the ponytail loosely with a wide tooth comb.
Ø  Then use pins and grips to fix the lengths of the ponytail back into the base, creating a messy chignon. For a variation, try pinning to one side to create an on trend asymmetrical style.
Ø  Leave the front natural or gently curled. For an all-over messy effect use OSiS Mess Up Matt Gum  for an ultimate finish.

3.Vintage updo


The retro style updo is perfect for a stylish day look and disguising greasy locks resulted from the previous night.

Get the look

Ø  Apply OSiS Upload volume Cream into damp hair and scrunch dry 1980s style – do this with your head upside down to get loads of body into it.
Ø  Once dry backcomb all the roots and twist the back and pin into a messy French plait.
Ø  Next wrap a rolled up head scarf behind the ears, over the crown and tie off to one side – leaving your fringe out
Ø  To finish, spray with OSiS  Session strong hold styling Spray.

About Schwarzkopf Professional: Schwarzkopf Professional is part of the business unit cosmetics/toiletries of the Henkel group, Düsseldorf, and is one of the leading suppliers in the hairdressing business worldwide. Based on a professional partnership with the hairdresser, the focus of Schwarzkopf Professional is to provide innovative concepts and services, which match the needs of international salon businesses. Schwarzkopf Professional is present in over 80 countries. Well known international brands include Igora Royal & Igora Vibrance (colour), Essensity, BC Bonacure (care), Osis (styling) as well as Straightening brands Glatt and rebonding with Strait Therapy and Natural Styling (form).

INDOLA Professional – Smart Streetstyle Collection 2013

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INDOLA Professional – Smart Streetstyle Collection 2013
INDOLA rolls out a red carpet to international hair color & trends with Smart Streetstyle Collection 2013
~ International Stylist, Dieter Kaiser unveils the 5 hot trends for the year ~Smart Streetstyle Collection dressed the 7 cities with glamour and excitement with the arrival of one of the most anticipated hair events of the year – Smart Streetstyle Collection, the annual hair trend show for the hairdressers by INDOLA. The show that stepped into the fantastic second season was graced by leading Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi in Bagalore, International Hairstylist Dieter Kaiser and Murali Sundar, Country Head, Henkel Beauty care.
Hack Attack

Dieter Kaiser, leading international hairstylist showcased the 2nd edition of the annual trends and techniques inspired by fashion bloggers from the all corners of the world. The five hot trends distilled from the insights of the world’s top bloggers – 3-D Dreams, Galactic Glamour, Hack Attack, Pure Simplicity and Romantic Youth. The show culminated with a stunning catwalk by Ragini Dwivedi and models sporting the styles, presented by Dieter.

3D Dreams

“In the short span of two years, Indola Professional, our brand for the young and trendy fashion savvy genre has got tremendous response and the smart streetstyle collection show has become an inspirational platform for the hair stylists to learn the hottest trends of the world. The overwhelming response from the hairdressers has encouraged us to take the show on a bigger platform and expand it further,” said Mr. Murali Sundar, Country Head, Henkel Beauty Care.

Galactic Glamour

At the unveiling of the smart street collection 2013, leading International hair stylist Dieter says, “It has always been exciting to be a part of Indola’s Smart Streetstyle Collection tour. As a hairdresser, there is no better feeling than clients sporting your styles and setting up statement for the aspiring stylists to follow. It is worthwhile and motivates me further to present styles that will the aspire the hair stylists.”

Pure Simplicity 
Romantic Youth

Bringing the hottest hair trends from the streets across the world, the collection showcased the favoutire element of hair stylists – ‘assortment’, styles that are created from an exclusive trend interpretation for every client who walks into a salon. Inspired by the bloggers, the styles have the power to inspire every professional to create, 3D Dreams, a bold style statement with structural shapes and exaggerated silhouettes dominating with bold flashes of colour, Hack Attack, a trend to embrace the energy of the Urban Unique with multi textured and layered shapes in fashion forward colours. Galactic Glamour, a pristine drama, punctuated by electric colour effects, Pure Simplicity, a gorgeous style with a beautifully understated cut and colours that are restrained, soft and very sexy and Romantic Youth, a style that is timeless whether boho feminine or sky-high styling.

The creativity of the Indola team adds edge to the simplest of cut and colours, creating styles that give hairstylists across the country an exposure to the global technical edge and trend to turn heads of the onlooker. The 8 city tour that was unveiled in Bangalore, traveled to Kochi, Chennai Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and Ludhiana and presented the global trends to hair stylists across.

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 ?

DIY Hairstyles with TRESemme India

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TRESemme Ramp Ready Hair: DIY HairstylesHey everyone,

Are’nt we all always on the look out for DIY easy everyday hairstyles which can be done in minutes ? We all get bored of our normal look..and end up getting funky haircuts time and again..

Well worry not..now we have Tresemme India to our rescue..they have come up with easy DIY hairstyle videos..check them on their youtube channel HERE

I tried some of these hairstyles..Athena Braid, Butterfly Ponytail and the twisted hairband..so loving them !

Athena Braid

Here is the video of how to create an Athena Braid

Butterfly Ponytail

I loved the Butterfly Ponytail…its quiet easy and can be done in a minute..

Twisted Hairband

And the twisted hairband too


Please note, hairstyles may appear a little different on me coz I have layered hair and not straight.

Messy Hair Bun

And last but not the least my go to messy hair bun..here is a step by step guide..

1. Brush through hair to get rid of knots.
2. Hold hair up in a high ponytail.
3. Holding the end with one hand, start twisting the hair around the end in a clockwise direction.
4. Tuck the ends inside.
5. Secure with a rubber band.
6. Done !

I hope you like these styles..which did you like the most ?

Which hair styles did you try from the TRESemme videos ?