Hair Do’s
Do you ever wake up looking like this bed head beauty? For most people here on Earth, the answer is an absolute no. There are times that my hair looks extra straight, fine and smooth, but after all, this is Anja Rubik. On a daily basis, my hair needs a cocktail of all sorts of hair products that work but my wish has always been to have my hair-do down to a science. Yes, I wash my hair every other day, and own every hair care product known to man, until I realized– earth to Stephanie–there needs to be a simpler way using less to achieve those beautiful locks.
Dilemma? My hair always has that messy look especially waking up in this bed. Messy, yet unfinished. I wanted messy in a good way.
What to do?
1. Go Short.
It’s transitional time and whether due to seasonal changes, some astrological moon signs intersecting with Mercury whilst it’s in retrograde, thank you AstrologyZone, or the resurgence of no-nonsense ‘90s dressing, we are either growing out those summer bobs or lobbing off their super long hair. Which is to say there’s a lot of mid-lengths going on out there. Trés chic.
2. Get to Styling
The question remains, what products could I use to make my hair do stuff? I consulted with the team at Sam Villa who educates stylists on how to do hair better and quicker with a line of tools that deliver maximum results with minimum effort. The tools? For starters, the proper blow dryer, and the right brush for your hair texture for desirable results. And the products? They’re easy, quick, and offer a real run for the alcohol content of any mixed drink. Or, get yourself to a blow-dry bar. Here is a step-by-step on how I should be taming my locks.
3. Learn the tricks.
I test drove this blow dry for a few days during fashion week and here’s what I surmised. For the most part, the less styled, the better. The less you wash it, the better it will look. It gets the best shape on the second or third day filthy dirty. And it looks great with scarves on, because the hair bunches really well.
Here’s how to extend the life of a professional blowout:
Day 1 and 2: Professional blow dry on day 1, enjoy as is on day 2.
Day 3 and 4: Use Redken Powder Refresh 01 aerosol hair powder/dry shampoo to absorb oil on dry unwashed hair. Shake well, mist on roots and brush through to distribute evenly to refresh and extend the life of the blowout. If needed, touch-up sections with a blow dryer or flat-iron.
Day 5 and 6: Rub a small amount of Argan oil into the tips of the boar bristles of a small round brush and rotate the brush along the surface (section coarser hair types) to spread oil, smooth flyaways and impart softness, condition and shine. Secure into a ponytail and/or twist the ponytail until it rolls on itself to create a sleek chignon and secure.
Now the question remains, can I train my hair to do all this? Can’t I just be that girl with that effortless beauty?
Stay tuned tomorrow for more on Age Defying Hair Care for tips on what to eat to grow healthier hair.
