by unruly mike on Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:26 pm
HI Guys,
I just checked back to see whats being said here these days, I am pleased to have an almost never ending stream of women (Mostly curly - but not all) coming to Unruly having heard about me and my salon through this thread. I would firstly like to thank each of the people who's posts state how pleased they have been with the work coming from my salon. Also to the few that have anything less than positive to say I thank them for giving us a try and for any/all feedback. My salon as it is is not Curly exclusive (although we might open one someday). The team I employ are not hired for their curly hairdressing skills alone and it can often take several months for them to master the different approach. If you are reading this thread thinking of switching to another salon and seek a stylist that is confident with curly hair please do come and see us. If you decide to call be aware that for the few of us (Michael, Claudio, Anthony, Charlotte and Dhiran) that have particularly mastered curly hair we get booked up pretty quick. Also please arrive with your hair dried as you would do your best own curly effort. Not tied back or straightened in the least. Also be prepared to spend more time than normal especially on your first visit. Do bring pictures. Don't be scared, we are in Notting Hill but not a super trendy bunch of freaks.
To the recent post regarding having straight hair that won't curl here are my tips - Naturally dry or rough dry your hair with your hands (No brush, no tension) fully, ending upside down. Once dry, mist in a few passes of hairspray then brush with a soft paddle or Mason Pearson brush This will give some hold and prep your hair (You could use texture mist or some other gentle thickener. Sit up again and ensure your hair is tangle free. Section off an inch tall section spanning your neck, take an inch wide inch tall section from either side to start and wrap it around the barrel using the smaller 16mm Babyliss Pro ceramic curling tongs (The white ones only from beauty suppliers or salons). Slightly pinching the trap button to ease the tension pull the barrel away from your head until the end is between the barrel and the trap. Then wind up closer to your head. If you want the less atractive Victorian doll look keep it clean and do each one in the same direction with the same amount of hair and work up the head untill you have finished. Personally I think this looks awful, UNLESS as you get better you do this then pin each one to cool then shake and massage your head to get a pretty foxy massive disco-fro. Otherwise if you seek a more natural non Victorian doll look do each section slightly different sizes and in alternating directions. This way you might be able to acheive the random-ness of real curls. It is only fair for me to point out that this is still not going to be easy or possible in a rush, before you master it you can expect a few scars and kinked curls. A good tip is also to be aware that as you wind the barrel close to you head watch that the hair is tought between the head and barrel not the trap which will give a nasty looking fold near your root. Also dont mess about with each curl once out of the tong just wind it with your finger then rest to cool while you move on. Once the whole lot is done then massgae your scalp and shake your head and scrunch the curls gently. Be aware that after a few moments it will drop so don't pull it down. I actually have one straight haired client who I showed this to that took some tongs away and practiced, I saw her recently at a wedding and shuddered when I saw her, I thought she had been to another salon, B***ch!!!(Joke!!) but no she just did a darn good job herself, wicked!! She uses the 28mm ones that are quicker and a bit more user friendly, more big waves than tight curls. Don't bother with the jumbo ones, I keep trying but they do very little. Also forget the GHD's to curl hair (other hairdressers reading this will be gasping in disgust). GHD's are great for straight, flicks or waves but just as you could dry your hair sticking your head out the sunroof racing down the street. You'd be better off with the correct tool, get some tongs.
The same technique can be used to sort sections of curls that just dont behave or have lost their curl, or if you suffer as many do with the nape being naturally straighter than the rest. I clearly could write about this topic all night, maybe I will go and post more on our blog.
Thanks again!!!
please come and see us at Unruly soon.
Michael
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