How to achieve the Mara Hoffman Fall 2014: New Upton Hair

Nick Irwin Creative Director for TIGI international gave us the modern Uptown women with the Juxtapositions of Pop for Fall 2014 hair fashion. I can totally see this look being worn to a holiday event, club or a wedding with the right Mara Hoffman outfit. If you’re curious How To: create this lovely hairstyle please read on.

At Panache we love Fast Fixx Style Prep as a great base for any blowdry. This fantastic product protects against heat of 450 degrees F, I would say that makes this Detangle/Hydration product a must have for most of us.

1. Apply the Fast Fixx throughout your locks and blow dry. You’re looking for a smooth textured look. Be sure to make a strong side part as this will give freshness to your Uptown/Boho look.
2. One of my favorite products, the Styling Cream in the Sessions Series by TIGI Catwalk, is then applied chin level down to your ends. The amount of product depends of hair density and texture. Now French Braid, if you want more wave break into medium size braids working into one.

The Styling Cream has the buzz ingredients of the past few years, Aragan Oil, Shea Butters and Keratin. The ingredient combo is amazing, as it gives body, shine and cuts your drying time a scoach.

3. You can diffuse dry the braid or sleep on it, ladies choice.

1. Once you braid is set, gently undo the three individual sections of hair and add Motor Mouth by TIGI Bedhead. A little goes a long way with this cream; the benefit of Motor Mouth by TIGI Bedhead is its Humidity Resistant and on dry hair adds sheen and details to your style.

You’re almost there. Now most of us are home alone attempting these hairstyles and I bet you’re wondering how the hell am I going to make that little braid in the back! And spray it GOLD!

I tested the look using a long wig and the results of this step had only the slightest of variation from Mr. Nick Irwin’s Mara Hoffman Fall 2014 shape.
5.  You take a medium size claw clip and secure the hair just at your bra strap. Now gently move the hair over your shoulder to start your braid. As you will be braiding the underside of the braid make sure to work the strands under not on top.

Now lay your little braid on a solid piece of paper and apply your gold or silver colored hair spray. DONE! Well let it dry or the color gets on your clothing. If this section is a bit overwhelming ask for help or skip this part and add a gold hair accessory

I can see this look being worn to a holiday party, or a paired down version (minus the gold braid for everyday look. I love that more women are using their hair as an extension of fashion and can’t wait to see your look. Post on Facebook with the #PanacheCoBeautySD so we can see your creation. Be sure to add which Panache post is your inspiration 3>

Until Next Time

Happy Hunting

SW

I Know You Want It- Smooth, Soft and Shiny Hair

I know you want it -smooth, soft and shiny!

 

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Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Hair care,

It’s the product of choice for those of you that have tragically dried out, frizz prone hair. The ingredients sound like a comfy winter meal and the smell is sweet, warm sugar cookies; at least that’s what comes to my mind. With Oat kernel extract, Wheat protein Sunflower seed oil and Honey as just a few of the key ingredients it’s no wonder this product is so creamy thick. Other ingredients are synthetic derivatives of green tea (to prevent bacteria) and lactic acid (milk) for scalp conditioning.   

 

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Most of us turn up the heat in the shower which robs our lock of the essential moisture needed to keep it shiny and frizz free. I know I’m not ready to temp down in the shower; maybe some of you are willing to go polar bear club style in order to bring out your glossy hair, if not -TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Trio is your answer to winter hair 

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SW

Leave the Ombre Hair to the Professionals

Leave the Ombre Hair to the Professionals

The Ombre hair trend seems to be moving into the classic category of techniques. One problem non hairdressers (think) they can do it on their own (Bad Juju). L’Oreal Professionnel sent Panache one of their top Ombre/Bayalage instructors recently. Louis explained to the staff how long it took him to understand the application technique- “over 100 times". He would practice on doll heads, family and friends and model nights, until the people at L'Oreal felt he had mastered the process. Now this man is a season professional, what would posses the average bear to attempt to ombre their own hair?

Bad Ombre application

Good Ombre application

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Giti H. is Panache and Co Salons in house Loreal Professional expert instructor; she and Sabrina M. Technical Director of Panache, have passed along the new Natural Ombre styles from L’Oreal.  I love the color placement; it has a defined natural flow and looks soft. I may have to go a little darker to try out this look for summer. Natural Ombre from L’Oreal is perfect for our Beach City, San Diego. 

Till Next Time

SW

Beauty Experts Answer your Questions

So I asked our resident Master Makeup artist Sabrina M. to answer Charity’s Beauty Question

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How do you know when lash glue has gone bad? And how do I get them off without ripping my own lashes out.

Panache Master Make up Artist

If the lash glue has separated (liquid from the opaque glue) this is an indication of rancid, or if it’s yellowish and has a super funky smell. The smells a bit but funny anyway but if it smell super smelly throw it out.

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Beauty Question of the Week on Ask the Expert

Thank you for your question. The question ask was and the answer are as follows:

Le Bel Age Boutique When you flat iron hair, should it be 100% dry, or should there be some moisture in it ?

Karen Angel
It depends on the shape and texture of hair you are working with.
Tigi sessions Work it spray is the most useful , you can have workable hold that isn't to moist , for extra strength root hold Tigi Your highness spray is a great choice. Mist the hair in a sweeping motion for even distribution and control. Have fun and play with the wonderful shape you can create .  

Coco Rocha

With love  XO
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