Bumble and bumble LIVE

Last weekend we had the privilege of attending Bumble and bumble LIVE in Beverly Hills. The night started off with a cocktail reception where we met some great people, ate delicious food and mixed and mingled with some of the top salons on the west coast.



You may recognize the lovely lady on the left, she was the face of the Thickening Campaign! The reception was followed by a presentation by Howard McLaren (Bumble and bumble's head stylist). It was an amazing experience! We feel privileged to carry Bumble and bumble and love the support and education we receive from them. We left feeling refreshed, inspired and motivated.

Salon K owners Karissa and Mik and Howard McLaren in the middle (we were starstruck when we met him!).
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Most Loved

Bumble and bumble's most loved (squeezed, sprayed, pumped and styled).

Sumotech, Surf Spray, Thickening Hairspray, and Hair Powder are some of the most loved products among Salon K's stylists and clients. What Bumble and bumble product (or products) do you love most?

hair how-to: Yuliya 3

This is the third and shiniest look from Bumble and bumble's shine collection. This is a great look if you want a super shiny, sleek look.

1} Spray hair all over with Tonic Lotion. Follow by spraying Thickening Hairspray all over.
2} Blow-dry hair with a round brush, lift at the root for volume.
3} Mist Shine On Finishing Spray all over.
4} Work through hair with a flat brush, add more Shine Spray as you go.
5} Push hair back for a sleek look.

Extend your Blow dry

The right hairdressing wardrobe will extend the life of your blow dry for days (and days). Here are Bumble and bumble's essentials for making the most of your style:

hair how-to: side chignon

You may have seen this hair how-to floating around the blog-world but I couldn't help but share! This is a simple, elegant side chignon. Very classic and super chic.
1.} Start by spraying hair with Tonic Lotion followed by Thickening Hairspray. Use a round brush to blow dry hair smooth. You could also do this style on second-day (or dare I say) third-day hair.
2.} Once completely dry use a large-barrel (around 1"to 1 1/2") to create waves from ears down.
3.} Tease the hair gently at the crown to create volume and height. Spray with Classic Hairspray.
4.} Gather hair into a low ponytail. Twist it along the nape of your neck, pinning as you go.
5.} Once you've twisted to your ear, shape the remaining hair into curls. Pin them back over the twist.
6.} Finish with Classic Hairspray. Voila!

hair how-to: Anne Hathaway

If you watched the Academy Awards you also watched host, Anne Hathaway, transform 8 times. 8 different costume changes and more amazingly 8 different hair styles! Stylist Adir Abergel was responsible for this amazing feat. LOOK 1:
RED CARPET
1] Part hair down the center and apply Thickening Hairspray from roots ends
2] Blow-dry the hair using classic round brush

3] Pull hair into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck, making sure to cover the ears
4] Twist ponytail into a loose knot
5] Pull a few pieces of hair out around the face and finish with Spray de Mode

LOOK 2:
1] Spray Thickening Hairspray from roots to ends, apply Styling Creme on roots.
2] Blow dry hair
3] Curl hair away from your face using a curling iron. Let hair cool then brush through.
4] Finish with Spray de Mode

LOOK 3:
1] Backcomb the perimeter of the hair line, spray with Spray de Mode.
2] Pull hair into a ponytail at the crown. Secure with a hairband
3] Curl the ends of the ponytail with a curling iron
4] Wrap a piece of hair, from under the ponytail, around the hairband. Secure with pins.
5] Finish with Bb. Shine then Spray de Mode

LOOK 4:

1] Create a ponytail at the crown of the head. Secure with a hair band

2] Braid the ponytail.

3] Twist ponytail into a high bun and secure with pins

4] Finish with Spray de Mode

LOOK 5:

1] Create a center part and apply Bb. Texture on roots and ends

2] Blow dry and/or diffuse

3] Use a curling iron and wrap pieces of hair around the iron, leave the ends out

4] Apply Styling Wax on ends for shine and separation. Finish with Spray de Mode

LOOK 6:

1] Spray Surf Spray all over hair

2] Blow dry

3] Pull your hair back into a low, loose, side bun. Secure with pins

4] Finish with Spray de Mode

LOOK 7:

1] Create a deep side part and apply Thickening Hairspray on roots and Grooming Creme on the ends of your hair

2] Blow dry with round brush

3] Flat iron hair, curling the ends under

4] Finish with Spray de Mode and Bb. Shine

LOOK 8:
1] Spray Thickening Hairpsray on roots and ends

2] Blow Dry hair

3] Pull hair into a low ponytail and secure with a hair band. Apply Defrizz on the ponytail for shine.

4] Wrap a piece of hair, from under the ponytail, around the hairband. Secure with pins

5] Roll the ponytail under and secure with pins

6] Finish with Spray De Mode

Fashion Week hair how-to: Messy Chignon

Fashion Week is in full force and we have been loving the looks coming down the runway. But of course we love the hair even more! Today we wanted to share a hair how-to straight off the runway from designer Lindsey Thornburg. The hair is by Bumble and bumble stylist Sabrina Michals. She went for a clean updo with a sexy flamenco feel, to show off the low backs of the dresses. 1] Spray Prep all over hair followed Thickening Hairspray and Holding Spray.
2] Creat a deep side part and blow dry straight using the Bumble Classic Flat Hairbrush.
3] Secure the hair in a low, messy chignon on the side with pins.
4] Finish with Bb. Does It All.

hair how-to: SAG awards

To get hair like Lea:
1] On wet hair spray Bb. Prep all over hair followed by Thickening Hairspray on roots and ends for volume. Finish with surf spray on ends for texture.
2] Blow dry hair upside down.
3] Once hair is completely dry spray with Does it All hairspray for light hold and heat protection. Wrap sections of hair around a large (I usually use a 1 inch) curling iron, away from the face.
4] Tossle curls with your hands. Finish with more Does it All hairspray.



for hair like Christina:
1] Spray Prep all over hair, followed by Thickening Hairspray on roots and ends for volume. Smooth a small amount of Grooming Creme through the midshafts and ends for polish.
2] Round brush hair for volume and smoothness.
3] Spray hair with Does it All hairspray for heat protection. With a large curling iron (again I use 1 inch) curl hair away from face, inside the curling iron (for a tighter curl).
4] Tossle curls with hands. Follow with another spray of Does it All.
5] If you like how her bangs swoop up and back follow step #3 of January Jones hair how-to.

To get January's hair:

1] On wet hair spray Prep followed by Styling Creme on roots and ends to create volume and hold. Apply a small amount of Defrizz to keep the hair smooth and to avoid flyaways.
2] Part hair on the side and blow dry using a round brush.
3] To accentuate the wave on the top, use a 1 inch curling iron to curl the hair back into pin curls (curl small sections with curling iron and instead of letting the curl fall down, pin the curl with a bobby pin or clip while it cools).
4] Once the curls have cooled brush through them to create volume and shape.
5] Pin the hair back at the center of the head. Finish with Classic Hairspray.

*all hair styling products are Bumble and bumble.

hair how-to: twisty bun

I tried this look yesterday, it was super easy yet looked classy and pulled together.
1] It's better to start with 2nd day hair (aka dirty hair), skip to step #2 if this is you. If not start by spraying prep all over your hair followed by thickening hairspray. Blow dry.

2] Spray spray de mode all over hair for hold. Take the top left section of your hair and leave out, pull the rest of your hair back into a ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure.

3] Back comb your ponytail for texture. Twist into a bun and secure with hair pins.

4] Take the section you left out and cross it over to the right side and wrap around the bun. Secure with hair pins.

5] Pull small pieces of hair out around your face. Finish with spray de mode.

Winter Hair Woes

Stop any winter hair woes you may be having with these 3 tricks:
prevent hat head
spray de mode
blow-dry using Spray de Mode to secure all-day style without the wrinkles.

fix flatness

thickening hairspray

Use thickening hairspray at the roots to add volume and body.

stop static

grooming creme

Apply grooming creme to ends to replenish moisture and reduce flyaways.

Thickening Hairspray

A lot of you have been thrown off lately because they changed up the name of this product a little. It used to be "thickening spray" now it's Thickening Hairspray. It's still the same product you know and love, they had to change the name for shipping regulations.

Thickening Hairspray helps fine hair achieve styling lift-off, but also works wonders on any hair type - thick, thin, or otherwise. This product has a nice structure and moderate hold. It gives the hair body, heat protection, oomph and fullness .

Instant Oomph

FOR POMPADOURS THAT PLEASE

(and height that holds), try these three simple, stylist-approved steps:

1 Layer Tonic Lotion and Thickening Hairspray from roots to ends.

2 Blow-dry with hands, pulling hair up and back to build volume.

3 Apply Hair Powder at the roots for extra lift, using hands to shape and add texture.

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Live Fully travel bag

'tis the season to give some oomph!
Give three favorites for fullness in a go-anywhere, reusable (and airplane-friendly) travel bag. Includes a Thickening Shampoo, Thickening Conditioner and Thickening Hairspray.

Shampoo and Conditioner help hair look and feel fuller, moisturize, tame flyaways and seal split ends. Thickening Hairspray creates styling lift-off with moderate hold for any hair type (thick, thin or otherwise).

HAVE YOU HEARD THE BIG SECRET?

Basic body-builders know the drill: Thickening Hairspray at roots, add heat, get lift. But here's a pros-only, whispered-'round-the-salon secret for the very fine:
Layer Surf Spray (yes Surf Spray) UNDER Thickening Hairspray, and blow-dry. The salt content creates excellent grip for brush control on fine, silky hair for a fabulously full finish.

surf spray
Sexy, salty, sun-dried, windswept styles- whenever, wherever.


Thickening Hairspray
Helps fine hair achieve styling lift-off, but also works wonders on any hair type - thick, thin or otherwise.

Ready-to-HAIR

It's showtime. You've seen the trends. You're ready to wear them. So how to begin? Choose your look, pick your products and get your show on the road.

HOW TO MAKE IT MESSY
-Prepare hair with Tonic Lotion.
-Apply Thickening Hairspray from roots to ends.
-Rough blow dry using hands.
-Add Grooming Creme from mid-shaft to ends to create texture and separation.
-Finish with Does it All for flexible hold.

HOW TO MAKE IT DRESSY
-Apply Prep throughout damp hair.
-Apply Styling Lotion from roots to ends.
-Blow-dry using a flat brush.
-Apply Brilliantine from mid-shaft to ends.
-Finish with Spray de Mode for medium hold with shine.

Product Spotlight: Grooming Creme

Not so perfect, lived in texture really can come easily with this styling moisturizer, which gives natural separation, subtle hold, and a soft, smooth low-glow satin finish. Great for anyone! Especially great for thick, coarse and afro textures (use a small amount on fine hair). This is also a favorite for men.

Grooming Creme plus Thickening Hairspray is the runway recipe for Messy looks; buy the pair and choose a FREE hairspray.

Ready-to-HAIR

Introducing:

Ready-to-HAIR

TWO RUNWAY LOOKS, TWO PRODUCT COLLECTIONS, ONE FREE HAIRSPRAY.

Choose a FREE hairspray with your messy or dressy product collection.