Achieve Frizz-free Hair!
Nobody wants frizzy hair! Are we right?! Believe it or not, achieving a sleek, frizz-free look is easier than you may think! By simply using the right products you can transform your hair so it is much easier to manage and style! Take our tips from an expert and you will be looking good!
1. Choose the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
When you are choosing your shampoo and conditioner, be sure to pay attention to what hair type the product is suited for! If you tend to have super oily hair, go for a clarifying shampoo. If you have super dry hair, pick out a more moisturizing shampoo. Also, be sure to stay away from products that contain alcohol! Choosing the wrong products for you hair can actually leave you with over-dry, dull hair, making it more difficult to get the sleek look you are going for!
2. Use the right styling products for your hair.
After getting out of the shower, you can apply a smoothing serum to freshly-washed, damp hair. You want to be sure to avoid putting hair serum close to your roots, as it can make your hair appear greasy. Only apply the serum to the bottom half of your hair, using just a small amount. Too much serum can make your hair go flat and look fine
3. Healthy hair is shiny, sleek hair.
Drinking lots of water and eating healthy foods are also super good for your hair, and can make it extra shiny! Limiting the amount of heat you use on your hair is also great for your hair! Save the heat for special occasions and your hair will thank you!
The next time you are in the salon be sure to ask about which products will suit your hair type the best! Can’t wait to get you your sleek, shiny look for the new year! Follow us on Instagram to see recent works @johnfrancisbeauty!
Hair Looks of the Past, With a Modern Twist
Let’s face it, this is the time to look glamorous and try out a bold look! The New Year is practically here, and why not try something new?( yet old!) What other time can you pull off an entire outfit of sequins, a bright red lip, and glitter eye shadow? But don’t forget about your hair! How about putting a modern twist on a timeless look for your upcoming New Year’s party? These four, classic hair looks of the past will pull your party look together and make you look fabulous!
Flashback to the 1920s
Gorgeous, finger waves are totally 20s and totally timeless! They give you an extremely refined, classic beauty, but they are also sexy and sleek! For a definite 1920s recreation, this look will look great on a bob-haircut, but it will also look amazing on longer hair as well! Loosening the waves a bit with you fingers before adding a shine, hold hairspray will make the look a bit more modern. Pair with a sparkly, knee-length dress and you will be looking like a modern babe with a 1920s twist!
Flashback to the 1940s
The 1940s were a time of classic beauty. Simple, yet sexy dresses and romantic hair were a staple of the time. To get a gorgeous look inspired by the 1940s simply, curl you hair all over in large, looser ringlets. This look creates a romantic, girly, but still very put together and sexy vibe! To complete this 1940s recreation try a pencil skirt, a strand of pearls and some patent leather pumps! Not only is this hair look great for a party, but it is also beautiful for everyday wear!
Flashback to the 1960s
Try something new for your upcoming party and go for a 1960s inspired up-do! Give your hair a deep, side part, tease away, and swoop it up into a twist! Leave your bangs out and pinned to the side and add a touch of strong hold hairspray for an authentic sixties look! This glamourous look is sure to catch attention at your New Year’s party! Pair your fabulous hair style with a swing dress and some cute boots and you are a modern day 1960s babe!
Flashback to the 1970s
Recreating a 1970s party look is perhaps the most trendy and common out of the bunch! Gorgeous braids are super popular and can basically be paired with any look you desire! For a pretty, party look part your hair down the middle and either add some wave or go for a pin-straight look. Take a section from each side and create a small braid, connecting both in the back of your hair. This look will keep your hair out of your face while you dance the night away, but will still give you a gorgeous party style! Add a dress with some bell-sleeves and you are a modern-day, seventies babe!
We want to see your decade recreations! Tag us on Twitter @jfrancisbeauty or on Instagram @JohnFrancisBeauty!
A Little Bit of Holiday Sparkle
Sparkle is the name of the game when it comes to styling for the holidays! Everywhere you look there is a bit of extra glitter, so why not carry this trend over to your hair?! While this may not be an everyday look, it is definitely fun to jazz up your hair for the holiday season! Pulling off a touch of sparkle this season is super simple, as long as you don’t go overboard! We have collected five ways for you to add a little holiday cheer to your hair looks this season!
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Hair Gems
Hair gems are really great for a subtle shine “here and there” throughout your hair. These gems come in a pack and you basically iron them on to your hair with your straightening iron. They will stay in your hair for about a week and will withstand washing, blowdrying, straightening, and curling! For a super-glam, holiday party look, braid your hair into a loose fishtail braid and add the hair gems throughout your braid!
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Sparkle Hair Clips
An even more temporary option to adding a bit of sparkle to your holiday look is to use a hair clip or barrette! This extra bit of sparkle adds some drama to your look and makes it look even more glamourous. Swoop your hair up into a low bun, or side twist, add a sparkle clip, and you are party ready!
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Sparkly headbands
Want a work-appropriate sparkle level for everyday wear that is not too flashy? Try using a headband with some shine to it! These can be found at almost any store, but Anthropogie makes beautiful pieces! A sparkly headband is the perfect amount of sparkle for day wear or work, but it still keeps your hair out of your face so you can focus.
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Hair Tinsel
Hair Tinsel is a super fun way of adding some sparkle to your hair for the holidays! Lasting a few weeks, hair tinsel is tied onto your strands and is easily styled with any hair style you choose! Choose a color that is similar to your current hair color for a more natural, subtle look, with just the right amount of shine.
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Glitter Spray
Glitter spray may seem intimidating, and a bit too on the costume side of the spectrum, but believe it or not there is a subtle way to style glitter spray! You can buy glitter hair spray in a light-hold spray or super fine glitter. Depending on how close or far away from your head that you spray will control the intensity of the glitter! You are in control, my friend!
We hope these ideas gave you some festive, holiday hair inspiration! Who doesn’t love a bit of shine and glitter during the holidays! We hope you and yours are enjoying the season, and we want to see your holiday looks! Tag us on Instagram @johnfrancisbeauty, and on twitter @jfrancisbeauty!
The Truth About Keratin
Keratin Hair Treatments are widely known to relax the hair and leave you with smooth, straight, healthy, conditioned hair. Have you ever had the desire to try out a keratin treatment for yourself? Well, perhaps if we told you the truth about keratin treatments, you would change your mind. This popular treatment came into the hair-spotlight when Jennifer Aniston attributed her chin-length cut to damage caused by a keratin treatment. Since then, celebrities, hair stylists, and people all over the hair community are beginning to question if this treatment is in fact damaging.
What Happens During a Keratin Treatment?
During a keratin treatment, a liquid version of the protein, keratin, which is what the hair is made up of, is deposited on to the outer layer of the hair. After sitting on the hair for a bit, the hair is then blow dried on high-heat and straightened with a flat iron, which is also on high-heat. The heat is necessary for the sleek style to set, but it is definitely very damaging to the hair. If you think about it, you are essentially just burning the outer later of your hair by applying an oil and then adding heat. The straight, sleek affect is definitely appealing and super gorgeous, but is it worth it if your hair is actually becoming damaged during the process?
Unfortunately, if you are looking for a relaxing process for your hair, beyond just deep conditioning, then there may not be an entirely damage-free way to go. However, if you are simply looking to deep-condition your hair and give it a healthy shine, then there are many option for you beyond keratin treatments that are much safer for your hair.
A few great options are…
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Coconut Oil
Simply slather a generous amount of coconut oil on to your hair and leave it on for a few hours (or even overnight!), and after a wash your hair will look super shiny and healthy!
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Avocado
This sounds strange, but mashing up and avocado and massage it into the ends of your hair is actually super hydrating for your locks! The healthy, natural fats are all good and no bad for your hair. Plus you will have a really pretty shine to your hair!
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Rinse With Mineral Water
At the end of your shower try rinsing your hair with room temperature mineral water. The water of your shower can sometimes be too hard for your hair, so a nice mineral water rinse will add some moisture back into your hair before you step out of the shower!
Travel Hair: How to Step Off the Plane Looking Fabulous
With the holidays coming up right around the corner, there is a lot of traveling happening. We know that you want to be comfy and cute for your long plane ride, so we have come up with five different hair styles to make your travel day easy and to make you look amazing! From braids to buns we have a style perfect for you!
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The Loose Fishtail Braid
This is the perfect hairstyle if you plan on sleeping on the plane! It is super comfortable and you won’t have to your about any lumps and bumps obstructing your pillow time. The best part about this hairstyle is that the messier it gets, the better it looks! You can step right off the plane looking like a bohemian babe and head to your destination looking fabulous!
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The Double French Braids
The double french braids is the ultimate protective style for your hair during travel time. WIth you hair safely braided, you won’t have to worry about weather damage or keeping your hair out of your face when you go through the hectic security line at the airport-plus it looks adorable! This style is super comfy for travel, and as soon as you get off the plane you can take out the braids and you are left with beautiful beach waves! Hello Vacation!
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The Sleek Bun
The Sleek Bun is perfect for business travel, and it is probably the most comfortable for short flights. Pull your hair into a sleek bun, pop a travel sized hair spray into your purse to touch up your look, and you are ready to step off the plane and head straight to your business meeting! You will be one stylish girl-on-the-go!
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The Textured Low Ponytail
A textured ponytail is a gorgeous look that will look great all day! The texture of the ponytail gives a relaxed vibe, so even if it gets a little messy during your travels, you will still look chic! This look is great for traveling to a warm climate because your hair will be out of your face and still keep you cool!
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Rock Your Favorite Hair Accessory
This is definitely the easiest way to travel in style! Whether you show up for your flight with third-day, messy hair or perfect curls, simply pop on a hat, headband, or beanie and you automatically look fabulous! Add some big sunglasses to your look, and who knows, you might even get mistaken for Kim Kardashian! This look is the definition of a “jet-setter”!
Traveling in style can be super simple with these five looks! If you step off the plane with gorgeous hair then you have one less thing to worry about and you can jump straight into vacation mode! What are your favorite travel hair styles? We want to see! Tag us on twitter @jfrancisbeauty and on Instagram @johnfrancisbeauty! Happy Travels!
Faux It ’til You Make It
Whether you want your hair longer or shorter, there are always ways to switch it up without making a permanent change to your look! Extensions and other awesome hair accessories and tools make it super easy (and fun!) to change your look without making a huge commitment! We have three great options for you to try out!
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Extensions
Extensions are perhaps the most obvious choice when wanting longer hair. There are so many different kinds of extensions, so finding something that works for you and your hair shouldn’t be a problem! There are clip-in extensions, sew-in extensions, and several other styles, but the most important part of choosing your extensions is to match the color and texture of your hair. Lots of extensions are made out of human hair, so they can actually be dyed your exact hair color! Take your extensions with you the next time you get your hair colored and you are sure to have a perfect match! The texture is also really important when it comes to matching your hair. It is best to match your natural texture, so you are able to style them with the rest of your hair for a seamless match.
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Faux Bob
The faux bob became a celebrity favorite a few years ago, and it is exploding all of sites like Pinterest! This look is surprisingly easy to achieve in a few steps! First you want to style your hair how you want it, whether that be straight, wavy, or curly. Then simply tuck under and pin to your desired length! So simple! This looks best with some texture and a messier style so the ends camoflauge and blend together. Testing out the short look is a great way to see if you want to make the commitment to short hair! (and to trick your friends!)
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Faux Bangs
Committing to cutting bangs is actually a big deal. If you end up not liking them, then you have to go through the “growing-out” process, which can be quite annoying until they get long enough to pull back. So why not try out some faux bangs to see if you want to take the chop?! The easiest way to go is to buy some clip-on bangs, but you can also create the look using your own hair! Simply twist your hair into a bun, leaving a few inches (your desired bang length) out of the bun. Style your new “bangs” with a straightener or blow-drier, and you can easily test out the look of bangs with your own hair!
Getting a new dramatic look is easier than you might have thought! It can be so fun to play around with new looks! Have you ever tested out any of these looks? We want to see! Tag us on twitter @jfrancisbeauty and Instagram @johnfrancisbeauty!
Three Holiday Party Looks
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means it’s time for those holiday party looks! Whether you are heading to a fancy party or a cozy, movie night in, there is a holiday hair look that is perfect for you! Hair tends to be extra dry in the winter time from the weather and the colder temperature, so treating yourself to a deep conditioning treatment the night before your event will give you a glossy, healthy shiny and make your event hair style look extra pretty! These looks can take you from day to night, and will look fabulous with any outfit.
Look #1: The Side Braids
This look is perfect for the girl who is going to a more casual event. Wear your hair natural, or give it a beachy wave using a wand curling iron for a natural, pretty look. The braids keep your hair out of your face so you can focus on the party, and they add a cool detail in close up pictures! This is also a great look to wear on Christmas Eve and wake up looking fabulous, with your braids will in-tact! Molly Sims rocks this looks with some sparkly, hoop earrings, and a bold, red lip! The perfect holiday look!
Look #2: The Glossy Waves
Classic, glossy waves are a go-to look for a fancier holiday occasion. After blowing out your hair, use a large-barrel curling iron. Loosen the curls by running a brush gently through your hair and finish off with some light hold, shine mist! This look will spice up any little, black dress, and instantly add glam to your outfit. Blake Lively pulls off this look with perfection, pairing it with a nude lip and deep v-neck, black dress. So classy and chic!
Look #3: The Sultry Sweep
Heading to an office party or work event? This is the perfect look for you! It still looks professional, but it is very soft and pretty. All it takes for this simple, but sexy look is putting your hair in a low, loose bun and let the front pieces gently slip out. There you have it! The perfect, sexy, but work party appropriate look! Eva Mendes looks stunning in her sultry, side swept look, paired with a strapless,black dress!
Three versatile looks, perfect for any holiday occasion. We want to see your perfect holiday looks! Tweet us @jfrancisbeauty and tag us on Instagram @johnfrancisbeauty!
Make a Bangin’ Change for a Fresh Look
What is your favorite hair accessory? Bangs are the best hair accessory and perhaps the most flattering! While bangs or fringe can be a scary step for your hair, but they can also bring your hair to life if you choose the right style for your face shape and hair type! There are so many different types of bangs, so you are bound to find out to suit you perfectly! If you are bored with your hair style and want a little change, then give bangs a try! Take a look at some celeb-spiration we picked, and find your most flattering style!
The Full Bang
Full bangs make quite the statement and can make you stand out from the crowd! This type of bang works well with a square face, but can also look fabulous with a rounder face if you want to excentuate your natural face shape! These bangs are definitely the most classic, and really break up your hair, so you can play with lots of different looks! These bangs are an accessory of their own and make you look extra adorable! Nicole Richie and Tyra Banks are definitely our celebrity hair inspirations when it comes to full bangs!
The Wispy Bang
Long, wispy bangs work best with square and oval face shapes! The wispy bangs break up the proportions of the face and make you look totally adorable! This type of bangs tend to excentuate the eyes because they hit just at the eye! They soften the face and look great whether you wear your hair down or up in a ponytail or bun! Jennifer Lawrence and Rachel McAdams are queens of the wispy bangs and we are loving it!
The Side-swept Bang
The side-swept bang is definitely the easiest bang style to pull off, and looks amazing on all face shapes! This bang style is great for those girls who don’t want to commit to a completely new look, or a heavy bang, but still want to break up their look and accentuate their face shape! You can easily pin or braid back the side-swept bang to keep them out of your face, and only wear them when you please, which allows lot of versatility for your look! Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon are totally our inspiration for side-swept bangs!
I think we can all agree that bangs are fabulous and can definitely be your best accessory! They frame your face and give you that little lift you needed to bump your style to the next level! We want to see your most bangin’ look! Tweet us @jfrancisbeauty or tag us on Instagram @johnfrancisbeauty and show us your look!
