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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 😀

Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Care and Styling Guide

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Schwarzkopf Professional Brings To You a Comprehensive Hair Care and Styling Guide To Help You Sparkle This Festive Season

 With festive season in full swing, its time to doll up, look and feel glamorous what with the upcoming festivities , weddings and pre New Year parties making up our party schedule for the coming months!!

Najeeb Ur Rahman, National Technical Head of Schwarzkopf Professional India helps you create 5 simple yet striking hair styles that are oh-so-in-trend this season!!

1)Leave some strands loose and pin them into a simple, low knot to create a gorgeous high-fashion style with OSiS Sparkler Shine Spray. A definite head turner for that snazzy pre wedding cocktail party

2)A great way to wear curls with ‘edge’ is by simply teasing your mane to one side and smoothening them with OSiS Magic Gloss Shine Styling Serum. Secure with a glitzy slide and really amp up the loose curls by adding volume through the OSiS Hold Miracle volume mousse.

3)If you’ve got long hair but want a shorter style , you don’t have to reach for the scissors! Just make an up do, which looks like a voluminous bob but is actually lengthy locks styled to create the illusion of short hair, Achieve this look with the strong aerosol hairspray OSiS Freeze finish spray. We love the pinned back fringe and curls on one side- A total head turner at that sparkling Diwali Party or a colorful Sangeet/Mehendi Night!

4)If long and luxe is how you like your locks, ramp up the glamour on your big Wedding day with an on-trend, heavy side-parting (secured with a glitzy slide or flower), subtle waves and mirror-like, healthy shine with the ultimate product to add sheen, OSiS Sparkler shine serum.

5) For a not-too-polished do, pull some strands out of your chignon. To achieve this look use OSiS Mess-up styling clay. Placing a chignon off-center adds softness. Add a statement hair accessory to the mix, and you’ve got a winning look for the grand finale of the wedding rituals- The Reception!

While going for that divas-que look, we go all out on that latest in- vogue outfit and acessories but forget about a generous dose of TLC for our crowning glory- required specially for the gruesome winters

Najeeb Ur Rahman helps you pick out the top essential hair products ( Shampoos and leave in treatments) to keep you dazzling this festive season.

1) Pump-Up the Volume

BC Bonacure Volume boost shampoo PRICE Rs 540

It will give your tresses the extra lift, vigor and bounce giving them an infinitely healthy and beautiful glow. Its light weight hair care solution removes the oil that damage and flatten hair, whilst providing a sleek weightless finish. For any hair style, especially if you intend to go for a glamorous waves or curls the Volume Boost shampoo provides extra body whilst boosting the natural vitality and sheen of your hair.

2) Repair therapy

Donning different styles for each occasion, subjecting your hair to curling irons, straigthening irons, hair dryers etc does take a toll on the quality of your hair! Rescue your hair with some damage repair measures with the BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Instant Repair Shot. It instantly repairs damaged, weakened and over processed hair, recharging it immediately with new strength and elasticity. With cure+ Protein Complex it reinforces the hair structure with significantly more strength. Amino cell rebuild technology recovers the hair’s natural elasticity by strengthening the architecture in the hair cell. For tangibly strong hair full of suppleness and healthy shine.

3) Cleanse your Mane

After a night of merry making and unstoppable dancing to those groovy Bollywood numbers, indulge your hair with a gentle cleansing ritual with the BC Bonacure Deep cleansing Shampoo designed to wash out any elements of product build up, minerals, excess oil or hard water residue. It effectively purifies all hair types to remove grime without drying out the scalp. The Puritec Cleansing System contains mild surfactant made from coconut and Sodium Laureth Sulphate, which when combined together provides deep cleansing without irritating the scalp or loosing moisture. Prolong the apparition of more grease and give your hair and scalp a clean and resilient luminosity.

4) Sparkle the night- Let your hair be the shining glory of the night!

BC Bonacure Smooth and Shine Leave-in Treatment intensively repairs the internal hair structure smoothens down unmanageable and wayward strands leaving them soft with everlasting radiant shine. Festival season is in full swing and with difficult outfit choices the last thing you want to worry about is your hair! Invest in these festival beauty essentials and let your crowning glory swoon with festive bliss!!

Shine On!!

I am liking the sound of Smooth and Shine Leave In Treatment..have any of you tried anything from the above ? Or going to ?

Hair Tricks that Make You Look 7 Years Younger

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Hair Tricks that Make You Look 7 Years Younger Sometimes its our hairstyle that makes us look more mature for our age..we need to get a cut that takes the ages off..here are few tips to exactly do that..

BE A BANGS PERSON

Reese Witherspoon

If you’ve never had them, know that bangs work Botox-like wonders in disguising forehead wrinkles. “They also make your hair appear fuller, which helps deflect from thinning,” says celebrity hairstylist Ric Pipino, who works with Elle Macpherson and Fergie. His advice? Go big or go home: “Thick, softly beveled bangs are the most girlish,” he says. If that sounds too rock ‘n’ roll, try a long, sideswept fringe, which creates pretty movement and also erases years.

SHAKE UP YOUR CUT

Penelope Cruz

We’re shouting it from salon rooftops: The difference between a haircut that’s aging and one that’s age-defying comes down to layers. “Without them, hair doesn’t move–and nothing makes you seem older than stiff hair,” says hairstylist Juan Carlos Maciques of the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City, who works with Jennifer Lopez. “No matter what your length, you want delicate layers throughout and face-framing pieces. This creates lush, healthy-looking hair, which softens your entire appearance.” (Blunt cuts, on the other hand, can catapult you a decade, à la Callista Gingrich.) And we’re setting the record straight on length: You don’t have to abandon long hair for a short, so-called sensible ‘do when you hit 40. “Just get regular trims so your hair maintains that healthy look,” Maciques says.

EMBRACE YOUR TEXTURE

Halle Berry

If you have kinky or African-American hair and wear it natural, “a cut that’s shoulder-length or shorter is the most youthful–any longer, and your hair starts to balloon around your head, which piles on the years,” says hairstylist Tippi Shorter, whose clients include Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige. This hair type also needs a serious wallop of moisture to prevent it from getting dry and brittle (an instant ager). For this, use a curl-enhancing product, says Shorter, whose fave brand is Kinky-Curly. “It’s an ethnic hair-care line with different curl enhancers, from a lightweight serum to a rich cream, so there’s something for every type of curl.”

YOUTH-IFY YOUR PONYTAIL

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Slicked-back styles put every pore and fine line on full display. Instead, use your fingers to rake your hair back into a ponytail or bun, which creates soft ripples and a slightly fuzzy finish that’s relaxed and sexy. “It’s okay if it’s a little messy–that’s what makes it young,” Pipino says.

GET YOUR SHINE ON

Octavia Spencer

As every Disney heroine reminds us, glossy hair is a symbol of youth and vitality (anthropologists, incidentally, agree). An at-home glaze like John Frieda Clear Shine Luminous Glaze, $9.99, restores sheen with nourishing oils and works on all hair types, including ethnic. Apply it once a month to wet, freshly shampooed hair; wait five minutes, then rinse and follow with conditioner.

STAY TO ONE SIDE

Julianne Moore

Unless you’re going for that Maria Callas, super-diva vibe, “a center part can make you look severe,” Maciques says. His softening tip: Shift your part to the side and make it slightly zigzaggy, which creates an effortless look that (bonus!) hides grays and roots.

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Blunt Bangs and the Style Redefinition

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Blunt Bangs and the Style Redefinition
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In case you are preparing to have a major makeover, you should consider getting blunt bangs. You have a lot of different styles to choose from, including the more subtle ones, or you may also achieve a more dramatic look.
The best thing you could do is to talk to your hairstylist regarding the look that you want to get, and about the hairstyles that are suitable for your facial features. In case you have long hair you could get some layers besides the blunt bangs for the ultimate effect.


If you don’t want to sacrifice the length of your hair, consider a more voguish style that is urban chic and offers your look refinement and glamour. The bangs could do magic for your hair to make your look more interesting.


Why would a person get bangs? Because they offer immediate transformation to just any look, and you don’t have to change your entire hairstyle. In case of the blunt bangs you will have your bangs cut straight across your forehead, temple to temple.


Don’t forget that the bang hairstyle is actually a fringe hairstyle and so you will have to have your bangs straight. There are a lot of different hair products that could help you with this. The hair cutting technique that your hairstylist uses could also have a word to say in the final outcome of the look, and it could make your work easier or harder to style your hair.


In case you don’t want to have long hair, there are also some short hairstyles that allow you to have bangs, such as the pixie hairstyle. There are a lot of elements that could make your hairstyle look more interesting. You could go for the asymmetric styles, and the hair color that you choose also influences your overall look. You should make sure that you get a color that is suitable for your skin tone.
Before you actually get a new haircut, there are a lot of factors to consider. In case of the bangs one of the facial features that influence the final look is your forehead. In case you have a small forehead having bangs might not be the best choice, because they will make your head too small.
On the other hand, if your forehead is too large, having bangs could hide this fault, but in this case you should make sure that the bangs aren’t too long or too short.

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This is a guest post by SkincareBeautyZone.com. Visit the blog for makeup tips and other useful articles on hair care, skin care, cosmetic surgery, etc. to bring out the beauty in you.
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