She assessed our blunt, chest-skimming hair, then carefully laid out her plan: a smattering of layers and side-swept bangs to add shape and much-needed volume without sacrificing length. Better yet, our new, streamlined style fell right into place after we shampooed the next day. "We'll get rid of bulk, but not inches," she said, and tapered our existing layers, giving them a sleeker shape that somehow made our hair look even longer.
She listened intently, then came up with a game plan. We presented Katehis with a challenge: Give our shoulder- skimming hair lift, keep the length intact, and make sure everything air-dries to perfection. We left the salon over an hour later with an edgy, distressed bob that suited our personality, flattered our bone structure-and made us feel like a million bucks.Īrté Salon ANASTASIA KATEHIS Cut, $95 294 Elizabeth St. He took a razor and began exhaustively layering longer sections on top and shorter, thicker pieces underneath to provide depth and maintain the overall shape, as he explained. We've clipped the occasional coupon, but when it comes to our hair, we don't cut corners. Additionally, he actively trains the Fekkai staff in new cutting, styling and coloring techniques.Arrojo Studio NICK ARROJO Cut, $500 180 Varick St. Twice a year, Fabrice also leads the renowned Fekkai stylist team for New York Fashion Week and has worked with a variety of high profile designers such as Rag & Bone, Diane Von Furstenberg and Rachel Roy. Try Kerastase’s Lait Apres-SoleilĪre certain types of hair more susceptible to sun damage than others?įiner hair and curly hair are most susceptible to sun damage because they both have a tendency to be dry.įabrice regularly works with top celebrity clients such as Scarlett Johansson, Sigourney Weaver, Kristin Davis and Paris Hilton, as well as top models that include Naomi Campbell, Raquel Zimmerman, Elle Macpherson, and Selita Ebanks to name a few. (Also, we like any leave-in conditioners with UV protection. Using the Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Collection. What is a good basic regimen to keep hair protected from the sun?
Okay, so I love summer blonde, but sometimes it can look dry. Rinse the hair as much as possible, use the Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo, moisturize your hair after you are in chlorine or salt water with a deep conditioning to repair the hair. How can you repair damage from chlorine or salt water?
Dont blow dry hair with hot air, because the hot air will get rid of the hairs natural moisture and dehydrate the hair if you over dry it as soon as you go outside the hair will frizz.įekkai Coiff Ironless Straightening Balm, $25 at Nordstrom Apple Cider clarifying shampoo, $23 at Fekkai My biggest nemesis is humidity! How can you keep frizz at bay when its humid out?Ĭoat the hair with the right product such as Fekkai Coiff Ironless Straightening Balm to keep it hydrated. Play with the color contrast I would advise doing the Brazilian treatment, because it helps the hair look lighter by relaxing the curl. How can you keep long hair in the summer without it looking heavy? Create a texture, wave and play with a wash and wear style or a shorter hair do. StyleCaster: What hairstyles or cuts are good for transitioning your hair from winter to summer?įabrice Gili: Play with your hair by adding layers or shortening the length.
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gives us beauty tips on how to change up our style for the warmer months yet keep it healthy at the same time. How does a girl cope without resorting to blowdrying and flat ironing every 10 minutes?įabrice Gili, Creative Director of Frederic Fekkai’s Soho Salon, is here to save the day. Keeping hair healthy year-round is a constant battle during the winter months we have to worry about wind and heater damage that can cause dry, brittle hair and during the hotter season we worry about frizz and chlorine.