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L'Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review, Hair Styling Products, Hairstyles

L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review

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L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review

What the Company claims: L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash is a wet-look gel that provides long-lasting hold
Suitable for all hair types, the lightweight gel leaves a visible shine without excess residue
Create a range of hair styles with definition and ultimate precision

Inspired by the explosion of wet looks on runways and red carpets, L’Oréal Professionnel creates Extreme Splash– an elastic-hold, wet look gelée for an ultra-sleek, yet supple effect that lasts, even in extreme conditions. Its revolutionary unbreakable technology includes a mix of high-fixing, texturizing polymers and glycerin. It can be used on dry or damp and on any length. Extreme Splash is ideal to create wet looks – from a slicked back, after-pool look to the wet look ballerina bun, or even dual-textured styling effects.

The New Limited Edition Extreme Splash Gelée from L’Oréal Professionnel is a pliable, flexible and high-shine gelée , ideal for creating an extreme wet, slicked-back look, for all hair lengths and types.

•Strong hold gelée – Force 4
•Extreme shine finish
•Pliable and flexible formula
•Completely re-workable
•Non-greasy finish

Provocative shine with elastic hold that lasts even under hot backstage lighting. No visible residue. Non-greasy. Washes away easily.

How To Use: Apply from roots to mid-lengths.For a side-swept wet-look: Bring hair over to one side and comb the gel through from roots to mid-lengths.

MRP: Rs.700/- for 150ml

Ingredients:

It comes in a black and blue packaging with a black pump dispensor. It is a thick gel with a blue tint, be careful of the quantity you take as you need very little of the gel.

You know how Preity Zinta has her signature wet looking curls all the time? And the sleek tight hair buns and side swept hairstyles on the runways..well it is all thanks to a product like this one.

Hair sprays stiffen your hair, so when you want to keep your hairstyle in place but still don’t want that super stiff look of a hair spray, the L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash will come to your rescue.

There are days when I want my hair parting and pouf to stay in a certain place, is when I take a bit of this product and set the hair in place and then it doesn’t budge and the pouf and parting stays throughout the day. The hair do take the shape but are not as stiff as with a hair spray and you can still move them with ease.

It is not something I would use on an everyday basis, only when I want to create a particular look. If you are a guy who loves using gels and creating spikes, this is the product for you!

It is not very expensive as 150ml is a super huge quantity and this will last forever as you need just a bit of the product every time.

Overall, I would say if you are someone who experiments a lot with hair and creates different hair styles, then you can try this. Not something for regular use or if you keep your hair open or tied in a full or half pony everyday. Definitely recommend it to guys! And if you are a girl with curly hair who likes Preity Zinta like wet curls.

I am not much into sleek hair styles, so not something I use much and I would not repurchase it.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried any hair styling product that gives a wet look?

Priety Zinta’s pic from Google Images.

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Haircut at Juice Salon: I went Short! #GetTheLookWithJUICE

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Haircut at Juice Salon: I went Short! #GetTheLookWithJUICE

Hi guys,

I had not got a haircut since December i.e. last I had got it done just before my wedding. So, it had been a good 6-7 months and my hair desperately needed a cut. Last week I went to the Juice Salon at Inorbit Mall, Vashi to try out their new monsoon haircut + style. Ronnie, a super talented and an amazing hairstylist came down all the way to Vashi for me.

You must have seen this pic on my Instagram.

Juice has come up with 3 new hairstyles for the monsoons, 2 for women and 1 for men. I tried out one according to my face shape and hair texture. Ronnie started with washing my hair and then applying a serum which also works as a heat protectant for the blow drying later.

She chopped off 4-5 inches from the ends. Now this is the first time I have gone this short at a time 😀 I have always had long hair and hardly go short,so this is a refreshing change.

She layered on the top section to give the hair volume on the crown. And side swept bangs to frame the face which I am completely loving. She made sure she gives a haircut which is just was-and-go on regular days. And it indeed is, I am completely loving it.

Ronnie wanted soft,wavy curls at the ends but not those tong ones, a much softer version. She curled the ends with a hair straightener and then blow dried the crown section to give volume.

She gave me a lot of hair tips about serums,shampoos and hair styling products in general,it was so good chatting with her. She used a hair spray on her palm and gently used it on the top for the bangs to stay in place.

Here is my ‘Before’ and ‘After’

Me and Ronnie..

This is how my hair looked from behind.

Time for the surprise! One of you gets a chance to get this haircut. All you have to do is:

1. Follow me (@bhumika_t) and Juice Salon on Twitter.

2. Tell me a good reason as to why you need this haircut,you can tweet tagging me and Juice Salon and use the hashtag #GetTheLookWithJUICE

The contest is open only for Mumbai residents and it starts today and ends on 15th July,2015.

Get tweeting 🙂

DIY Hairstyle with TRESemme and Daniel Bauer

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DIY Hairstyle with TRESemme and Daniel Bauer

Hey guys,

So we had Daniel Bauer with us at the American Swan Beauty & The Blogger..he demonstrated a few hairstyles on 3 of the models..and also gave us some tips and tricks..

Here my model Priyanka gets soft curls done with a pouf..a very easy and quick DIY hairstyle.

I have a step by step GIF for you guys..

So, basically what the hairstylist did was :

1. Created a pouf and pinned the hair behind with the help of bobby pins.

2. Curled the loose ends with a curling wand.

3. Kept a bang ahead to soften the face.

4. Set it with the TRESemme hold spray.

The Final Look

All theseTRESemme products are going to be soon launched in India..I can’t wait to lay my hands on few of these..especially the hold spray.

If you have shoulder length hair, this is a super easy quick hairstyle you can try out.

Also, I got a chance to interact with Daniel Bauer..had met him before at one other event few years back.

With Daniel Bauer

What do you think ? Did you like the hairstyle ?

The Best Ways to Make Your Hair Extensions Look Real

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The Best Ways to Make Your Hair Extensions Look Real

If you plan on wearing hair extensions or synthetic wigs, you’ll want to make sure that you wear them in a way that makes them look completely natural, no matter how wild of a color your wig or extensions might be. With a little effort and a few extra accessories, you’re sure to pull off a style that will make you look like coif connoisseur.

Brave Bangs

To rock some stunning bangs, blow dry your hair and bangs like you usually do before adding a 20-inch hair extension from ear to ear like a headband. To make everything blend in, add a few bouncy curls to your natural hair. To top off your look with a bit of shimmer, add a glittery hair accessory to your hair.

Long and Lavish

For this look, you’ll want to blow dry your bangs off to the side of your forehead before adding a bit of hairspray. Clip in a few long hair extensions right underneath your crown before brushing your hair and the extensions until they seamlessly blend together. To add a bit of allure to your look, try a small French braid on the opposite side your brushed bangs are on.  

Pony Up

A long side ponytail is one of the easiest looks to pull off. All you have to do is keep the same long extensions that you used in the long and lavish look and gather it to the side and use a simple hair tie to keep everything in place.

Hot Buns

This is another look that you can modify from the long look. To pull it off, gather your hair to the side in a ponytail before you wrap it around the base of the ponytail in order to make a hair bun. Use a few bobby pins to keep everything in place and add a faux bun extension at the crown of your head.

Curly Tail

To start this look off, brush your bangs and part them in the middle before adding a touch of strong-hold hairspray. To backcomb the very top of your hair and get lift and rich volume, use a round brush before you pull your natural hair to the back of your head into a bun. Allow a few pieces of your hair to hang loose on the sides of your head before using a small-barrel hair iron to add some curl. To pull everything together, add a curly ponytail hair piece on top of your natural hair bun.

The Wave

For an effortless long and tousled look to your hair, use a small-barrel iron to curl your natural hair before gently brushing those curls to give them soft waves. Add a bit of flexible-hold hairspray before you add wavy extensions starting just underneath your ears and ending at the crown of your head. It will most likely take you five extensions to successfully pull of this look. Complete your look by finger combing the extensions into your hair’s natural waves.

Hair extensions can become your best style friend when you really know how to wear and utilize them. Play around with a few different styles of your own and see if you can come up with some original looks.

P.S: Image from Google

Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatment at Taj Palace Salon

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Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatment at Taj Palace Salon

TAJ SALON~The Epitome of Timeless Beauty and Iridescent Elegance~

Ok so if you guys follow me on Instagram, you know I went to the Taj Palace Salon in Mumbai for ‘A Day of Beauty’ some time back..

And it was for the Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatment..

As soon as I entered, there were amazing colorful macaroons and fruit tarts and sandwiches served right across the main desk..and also all the Moroccanoil Products were on display.

Here is some info about the Taj Mahal Palace Salon..and I also have the rate card for you guys..

• The salon at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai first opened its doors in 1940 as one of the only 2 salons in the country
• The salon was run by Madame Jacques (a French national who ) for 42 years, who was a pioneer in the beauty industry
• Madame Jacques retired in 1981 and the salon was renovated and re-launched under the brand ‘Taj Salon’
• Some of our earliest employees who joined us back in the 1970s continue to work with us today or have retired with us after more than 3 decades of service with the company

Taj Salon embodies everything its name stands for – beauty, luxury, class and above all – service. With an expanding presence across more than 11 properties of the Taj which include three in Mumbai at The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder, Taj Lands End, Bandra, Vivanta by Taj President, Cuffe Parade and other locations like Delhi, Kolkata and Pune, Taj Salon has rightly earned its place amongst the finest in beauty and hair styling.

Driven by the philosophy of pushing the boundaries of beauty and hair care to become the benchmark of excellence by consistently delivering quality and best in class services to every client, The Taj Salon for men and women exemplifies the ambience of an up-market luxury salon offering the perfect blend of hair styling and beauty treatments that far exceed mere indulgence.

Rate Card..

It has only recently been honoured again for its contribution to the hair & beauty industry with awards such as “Best Hotel Salon Chain of the year” as well as “Best regional spa of the year for East India – Kolkata”, at the prestigious Indian Salon Congress awards, held at New Delhi, earlier this month.

With years of experience in building the finest professional hair and beauty care in the professional salon industry coupled with continuous up gradation of skills and intensive staff training, their team of experts understand the stringent standards of technical expertise they must adhere to, and work with care and precision to achieve the sophisticated look their style conscious clients love to flaunt.

Step into the Taj Salons and you will see a dynamic melting pot of creative talent whipping up innovative techniques and styles to constantly deliver the latest in beauty and fashion. Several signature treatments in hair and beauty are offered, though the most decadent is the Taj Salon Signature Pedicure, Beaubelle experience Facials and Moroccan Oil Hair Spa ritual, as well as the luxurious pampering, organic hair rituals by So Pure which are a hot favorite amongst the regulars.

The Taj Salon boasts of having styled illustrious global personalities, which include industrialists such as JRD Tata, Ratan Tata, the Bajaj family, the Ambanis, the Goenkas, the Lodhas; international celebrities and diplomats such as Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton, Sharon Stone; famous sports personalities such as Rahul Dravid, Kevin Pietersen, Dilip Vengsarkar; Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Randhir Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Siddharth Malhotra, Jacky Shroff, Ileana D’cruz, Malaika Arora Khan, Anupam Kher; renowned personalities from the world of music such as Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shubha Mudgal and crème de la crème of the Mumbai society like Rashmi Uday Singh, Shania NC, Rahul Mahajan, the Narangs, Anupama Chopra, Sabyasachi, Suhel Seth, Prasoon Joshi, and many more.

The basic services at the Taj Salon like haircuts range from Rs.750/-* for men and about Rs.2500/-* for women. Taj Salon has mastered the art of providing exceptional service at affordable prices.
All the hair and beauty services come with a complimentary consultation.

Locations present:
Mumbai – Pune – Nasik – Ahmedabad – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Lucknow – Kolkata – Chennai – Delhi

Timings:
9am to 7.30pm

*prices at the Taj Salon, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, as of January’14

I was attended by Meena Siddique..and she was amazing..learnt a lot of tips and tricks from her..

There are different Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatments and options.. The Price of Moroccan Oil Hydrating treatment – ranges from Rs. 2300 – Rs. 2700 depending on length and thickness of hair. Prices are inclusive of tax.

Since my hair was not very dry..she recommended the Light Hydrating Treatment..and not the Intense one..

At first, hair was washed with a shampoo and conditioned..then she applied the Moroccanoil Light Hydrating Mask section by section..

Hair was then washed with plain water..no shampoo.

And later the Moroccanoil Light Serum was used and hair was given a cold blast..and the dried hair already felt so soft and amazing and the best part..super light as if nothing at all is used..

And later they were styled and blow dried.

And the final result..

I was so in love with my hair ! They looked and felt awesome..and I received lots of compliments from the team there for my long hair..they all loved the outcome too 🙂

Also received this cute Moroccanoil two bag and Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner and the Intense Hydrating mask to try..

Have you ever tried the Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatments ? Been to Taj Salons anywhere ? Do share your experience..

P.S: Services were provided complimentary..but that has not affected my review.

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..

Sunsilk Radiant Shine Shampoo, Conditioner Review

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Sunsilk Radiant Shine Shampoo, Conditioner Review
What the Company claims: 96% of girls in India desire shiny hair. However daily stresses like harsh sunlight and excessive pollution may rob the hair of essential shine and moisture, leaving it dull and limp. Sunsilk Radiant Shine shampoo and conditioner combines the nourishing qualities of five oils which have beneficial effects on hair – Argon, Jojoba, Camellia, Almond and Olive. The dual effects of oiling and washing softens the hair texture not just from the outside, but ensures that hair receives nourishment at periodic intervals. The light oils permeate up to three layers deep and give hair a natural sheen that stays as the day progresses. So you can show off your shine that stays on and on!

Expert Tip for Shiny Hair: Vitamin E is vital for luscious shiny locks. It is found in foods such as avocadoes, berries and nuts. Blowdry your hair inside out and work your way up from tips to the scalp. Always use a heat protector spray before heat styling your hair. Make sure you up your iron intake in your diet.

Shampoo & Conditioner

Shampoo Ingredients:

Conditioner Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.110/- for 180ml, Rs.189/- for 340ml

It comes in a off white and golden bottle..shampoo in the trademark Sunsilk packaging with the slanted cap..and conditioner in a tube packaging..

Shampoo is light yellow in color with very minute shiny shimmer..has an amazing smell !

The shampoo foams really well..in one wash, hair is thoroughly cleansed..and feels smooth and with minimum tangles..

Conditioner is very creamy yellow in color and smells amazing too..and does make hair softer..

I loved it..it actually makes hair smooth and shiny..not mirror like shine obviously..I hope no one was expecting that 😀 But, definitely a nice healthy sheen.

Pros:

1. Shampoo and Conditioner both smell amazing.
2. Makes hair softer and smoother.
3. Gives a nice healthy sheen to the hair.
4. Economical.
5. Easily available.
6. Creamy conditioner hydrates the hair well..they do not feel dry as with some conditioners..
7. Both shampoo and conditioner have Argon, Jojoba, Camellia, Almond and Olive oils.

Cons:

1. Has SLS and SLES.

I know its not exactly something that would control your dandruff or hair fall, but its not even claiming that..no cons for me except for sulphates..coz it works amazingly well..currently my HG ! Highly recommended.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

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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 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).