Water for Elephants Hair

We saw Water for Elephants a few weeks ago but we still can't stop thinking about the hair and costumes! Reese embraces the classic Hollywood beauty of the 30’s as a circus performer, her finger waves and pin curls were so well done and she looked absolutely beautiful!
The easy way to get Reese's waves is with a 3-barrel/Marcel curling iron, it will give you the general look of her hair but it will be a more perfect wave. If you're looking to get her exact look you're going to need to go old school! If you google "finger wave tutorial" you will get a lot of videos or step by step picture tutorials of how to use your fingers and some product to get her look.We also loved the men's hair. Super short on the sides and longer on top. Robert Pattinson kept it messy while working during the day, sleek and shellacked to the side during the night. We are all loving an updated version (George Clooney pulls of this look well) of this look on our male clients. So classic and handsome!

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.

hair how-to: vintage hair

We just discovered Lauren Conrad's new beauty website the beautydepartment.com. It's full of tutorials, videos and our favorite, how to copy Lauren's looks! She recently posted a photo tutorial of how to get her 1940's waves and it was too good to not share!
1} Part your hair on the side. Either side will do.
2} Using a 1 inch barrell curling iron (we like hot tools) curl all your hair inward toward your face.
3} Clip the curls in place with large setting clips.
4} Lightly mist Spray de Mode hairspray all over hair. Let your hair cool and set (about 15 minutes).
5} Gently pull the clips out and let your hair fall.
6} Using Bumble and bumble's flat brush, lightly brush hair back and away from your face and then let it spring back. The wave pattern will automatically start to appear. Keep brushing gently until it shows up. We like to help it along by molding the waves where you want them by hand.
7} Finish by spraying Spray de Mode all over finished hair. Gorgeous!
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hair how-to: Unruly Bangs

Have you ever had a bad bang day? If you have bangs you know exactly what I'm talking about! It may just be "one of those days" or maybe you're new to bangs and you're still trying to figure out how to manage them but here are a few tricks we have put together to keep them under control!
1} One of the biggest mistakes is letting their bangs air-dry and then trying to style them, once they're dry you've lost all control! Get to your bangs when they're still wet; hop out of the shower, comb them forward and blow dry them right away and get them exactly how you want them. It's a bangsaver!
2} Cowlick problem? You can still have bangs, it's just in the way you style them! If you want to wear them straight across while blow drying them brush them to the left, to the right, backwards, forward and then straight down. That and a little hairspray should help control those crazy cowlicks!
3} Bumble and bumble's Hair Powder is amazing for bangs (and the rest of your hair for that matter)! If they get greasy or you used to much product mid-day or on second-day hair, spray a little bit and it will absorb all the oils.
4} When you blow dry your bangs, blow them in all directons. Especially direct them in the opposite direction you wear them, it keeps them from being flat and limp.
5} If your bangs still arent behaving, a cute braid, twist, headband or hat should do the trick!

hair how-to: frizz-free curls

Keep your curl with this foolproof (and frizz-proof) recipe:
1} Spray damp hair all over with Tonic Lotion. 2} Work Defining Creme through hair. Start at the nape and move toward the front of the hair.
3} Squeeze while letting air-dry.
4} Once dry, don't touch (one of the biggest causes of frizz!)

hair how-to: Soft, Sweeping Waves

Get this look with 2 of Bumble and bumble's best selling products.
1} On wet hair spray Styling Lotion from roots to ends.2} Blow dry hair with a flat brush.
3} Mist Surf Spray mid-lengths to ends for matte and windblown movement

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: Katie

We love this short, messy haircut. This cut and style is great for fine to medium hair.
1] Spray Tonic Lotion all over hair follow by spraying Styling Lotion from roots to ends.
2] Blow dry hair with a flat brush.
3] Apply Does it All from roots to ends, section by section & flat iron.
4] Apply Brilliantine to ends to separate and add polish.

One Icon, 3 Ways

ONE ICONIC PRODUCT, 3 WAYS
Style with Bb. Texture Creme, then polish off with your potion of choice to achieve three very different looks, each imperfectly perfect in its own way.

1] For ruffled, tousled hair that's soft to the touch, apply Grooming Creme to ends.
2] Finish with Styling Wax for flexible detailing and a little bit of shine (it goes a long way).
3] Give legs to lift, volume, grip and grit with Spray de Mode (all over for flexible hold).

hair how-to: Marissa

Fun for short, pixie cuts.
1] Start with damp hair.

2] Spray hair all over with Tonic Lotion.
3] Work Bb.Texture throughout damp hair roots to ends.
4] Blow-dry, pushing hair forward.

Voila!

hair how-to: Randy

This recipe works great on long men's hair (but ladies you could try this out as well!)
1] Start with damp hair.
2] Spray Tonic all over hair.
3] Work Bb. Texture in hands and rake through, using fingers, roots to ends.
4] Pinch Styling Wax on ends for separation.
5] Air dry or use a blowdrier and ruffle hair with hands as you dry.

hair how-to: Lilija

This hair how-to shows Bb. Texture isn't just for curly or wavy hair! Use it to get a fun, messy, textured 'do.
1] Start with damp hair
2] Spray hair all over with Tonic Lotion.
2] Apply Bb.Texture on damp hair from roots to ends.
3] Blow-dry roughly, with hands, to create volume.

hair how-to: Kyler

Bb. Texture is great for men and women alike. All it takes is the right attitude and application! Here is a hair how-to for all you men out there!
1] Start with damp hair
2] Spray hair all over with Tonic Lotion from roots to ends
3] Work Bb. Texture in hands and rake through hair, roots to ends
4] Pinch Styling Wax at ends for separation
5] Air dry (and ruffle as it dries). No time to let it air dry? Grab a diffuser and blow dry!

hair how-to: Edythe

You may have noticed Edythe is the face of Bumble and bumble's Texture campaign. Gorgeous! We are all obsessed with her hair, s000 we created a hair how-to so you can recreate her look at home! Try it this weekend for a nice, messy, undone feel.
1] Start with damp hair (always apply Bb. Texure on damp hair)
2] Mist hair all over with prep
3] Smooth Bb. Texture from roots to ends (Don't be afraid to put Bb. Texture on your roots, it helps as a root lifter).
4] Diffuse and tousle (or let air dry) and VOILA!

Academy Awards Hair

Award season is coming to an end, but the fashion and hair styles will be recreated for months to come. I was suprised to see quite a few short hair cuts at the Academy Awards. It reminded me short hair can be fun AND sexy! We are obsessed with Michelles cute pixie cut, she totally rocks it!

And Cate looks GORGEOUS with her new short 'do! We are also loving the beige-blonde color.

Scarlett's textured bob is fun and playful. The golden blonde is a huge trend for spring and really complements her skin tone.

Gwyneth kept it simple and chic with a simple center part and straight hair. Classic!

Natalie and Mila gave a nod to the 40's with their beautiful side-swept waves (Also a huge trend).

And let's not forget the men! This season is all about keeping it handsome and classic, a huge influence from the 50's and 60's. Find a hair how-to here.

Bb. Texture Hair(un)dressing Creme

At Salon K we have been having a lot of fun experimenting with Bumble and bumble's newest product Bb. Texture. A lot of people have been asking how EXACTLY is it going to make my hair look? Well Bumble and bumble's Editorial stylists have been using it for months to create beautiful undone 'dos and we figure it's easier to show you then tell you!

When you wear your hair down it gives a fun textured almost beachy look. We don't have any pictures yet but it also looks amazing on short hair!



Or pull your hair up into a textured-wavy ponytail...


Or twist it into a bun...



Or just have some fun with your hair and thrown it up into a crazy fishtail braid


Or really have some fun and twist it into a modern beehive!

Come try out Bb. Texture today!

Fashion Week hair how-to: modern pompadour

This runway look came from Herve Leger's runway. Hair was done by Bumble and bumble stylist Neil Moodie, he wanted the hair to have a sporty feel. He was actually inspired by a woman getting out of the swimming pool and slicking her hair back! We always love hearing where people pull their inspiration from!

1] On wet hair spray Prep and then Styling Lotion all over wet hair.

2] Blow-dry hair using a round brush.

3] Flat-iron the hair, but be careful to not iron it stick straight, leave a curve in the ends of the hair.

4] Take the sides of the hair and brush completely back, leave the front section of your hair free. Apply Bb. Gel on the sides of the hair as well as under the roots of the front panel of hair.

5] Flip the front section of hair forward and backcomb the roots. Flip hair back over the top (where you just applied the gel), secure with pins underneath hair.

6] Finish with Spray de Mode.

Fashion Week hair how-to: messy bun

This hair style is straight from the runway of Behnaz Sarafpour. The hair was done by Bumble and bumble stylist Laurent Philippon. They went for a subtle 60s inspiration that was textured but very romantic. Very big for spring!1] Start by spraying hair all over with Prep then Surf Spray.
2] Blow dry hair using your hands to give hair more texture.
3] Spray hair with Spray de Mode (and more surf spray if needed)
4] Quickly twist up the back for an unfussy, spontaneous style and secure with pins.
4] Pull hair up at the crown for a little bit of volume. Pull some pieces out around your face. 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: side swept pony

Get this side-swept style straight from Spring 2011 Fashion Week.
1] Spray hair all over with Prep and then Styling Lotion
2] Blow-dry with a roundbrush
3] Draw a deep side part and secure hair into a very low side ponytail
4] Wrap a lock of hair around the ponytail and secure with pins.
5] Mist with Does it All