Sleek and straight hair never goes out of style. But it’s oh so hard to attain during the humid days of summer. In fact, we usually just give up between Memorial Day and Labor Day and let our waves rock throughout the summer. That is, of course, until we got these tips from celeb hair god, Serge Normant. We’re stoked to give this how-to a go once the steamy summer sets in.

•    Spray Meta Lush Volumizer from root to tip.
•    Create a side part.
•    Blow dry with a middle size round brush giving a good band to the ends.
•    Using a one inch barrel curling iron, curl the bottom half of the hair using larger section not to over curl.
•    Brush till you see the shape you want. Finish with Meta Luxe hair Spray and Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray.

Step 1: Prep the hair with Volumizing Spray.

Step 2: Blow-dry the hair with an emphasis on the roots to create lift and a solid foundation, but leave the ends of the hair damp.
Step 3: Create a left side part and pull the hair back into a ponytail just above the nape of the neck.
Step 4: Spray the ponytail with Jasmine Protein Mist. Combine a dime size of gel and a few drops of Jasmine Oil Serum in your hand and run it through the ponytail. This combination will harden the hair and give it the perfect amount of shine on the carpet.
Step 5: Split the ponytail into three parts and braid it; twist the braid into a chignon and secure it in place with bobby pins.
Step 6: Finish the look by spraying Lacca Hairspray all over to keep style in place.

With Memorial Day just weeks away, we’ve got beach hair on the brain. Luckily Serge Normant dished on tips for the perfect beachy ‘do for a summer soiree.

•    Spray Meta Lush Volumizer from root to tips.

•    Create a middle part, pre-dry to keep as much natural waves as possible.

•    Smooth out the top layer and unnecessary frizz. Use a little Meta Form Sculpting Pomade giving some texture before   using a one inch curling iron or smaller if you want a tighter wave, and start randomly giving a natural looking wave. i always recommend to leave the ends straighter to give a more natural touch.
•    Finish with a little Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray for extra shine.

Good morning, lovies. Hope you all had a wonderful hair weekend. We recently reached out to celebrity hair god Serge Normant to ask for tips on this season’s hottest hairdos. Today’s topic – how to get some Svoluptuous, voluminous, sexy, BIG ASS hair.  Here are the tips, straight from the man behind the manes of Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon and countless other gorgeous ladies.

•    Spray Meta Lush Volumizer from root to tips on wet hair.
•    Blow dry with a round brush middle size giving as much lift to the roots as possible.
•    Use a one inch barrel curling iron, curls section by section.
•    Wrap on its base, in an old fashion way.
•    Once all done, use Meta Luxe Hair Spray especially on roots.
•    Let it set for a few minutes, unwrap, brush as much as you can. If hair feels to curly use the round brush again and soften with blow dryer.
•    Tease the top where you want the volume to stay and overlap certain sections to give a looser feel to the overall look.
•    If needed add Meta Revive Dry Shampoo to add texture, Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray for shine and Meta Luxe Hair Spray to secure.

As I’ve grown my hair out, which is now inches away from my original goal, I’ve discovered quite a few ways to really make it behave to its potential. When I first started growing my hair from its always-changing pixie, my stylist had a talk with me. She explained how everyone’s hair has an expiration date and that my expiration date may mean my hair can never be as healthy and as long as I was hoping. She was basically telling me that the long hair I wanted may not even be possible for me. At the time, I felt like I had been sat down and told a girl couldn’t be President. However, my short hair was crunchy. It was very dry, over-processed and frizzy. Since I wanted to be the President of my own hair or whatever,  I made a few changes that drastically changed the state of my mane, over time, not overnight.

1. I got a smoothing treatment from Thermafuse Amino Fusion. This is an amino protein-based treatment, not a keratin treatment. It lasts three months and makes your hair smooth. I’ve had this done twice. It’s effects have allegedly expired, but it helped my hair through a rough time. It won’t make it pin straight if your hair is curly, but it will remove frizz and make it prettier and easier to tame.

2. I ditched all sulfates in my shampoos and only wash when I absolutely have to. Basically, products that call themselves sulfate-free are really SLS-free, which only really refers to sodium laureth sulphate or it’s harsher sister sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate. This doesn’t really mean it’s technically sulfate free. It means it’s free of the sulfates we are currently concerned about. Most SLS-free shampoos still contain sodium laurel sulfoacetate, a much less harsh version of the cleanser. It’s a plant-based, foaming cleanser that does not strip hair in the same way SLS cleansers do. Some of my favorite SLS-free shampoos are anything from Peter Lamas. If you are looking for shiny hair, longer hair or smoother hair, he is your guy. Aveeno also has a new totally sulfate-free shampoo (no sulfates whatsoever). If you have oily hair, this may be just right for you. If you have dry or processed hair, you will need a good conditioner afterwards. I try to wash and blow dry my hair no more than twice per week. This saves my hair from constant heated styling as well, which goes a long way towards increasing its shelf life.

3. I added oils and serums to my daily routine. This helps hydrate my processed hair, adds shine and make it more manageable and less frizzy. This isn’t like putting a heavy oil in your hair that will weigh it down and make it greasy. A little goes a long way and makes a huge impact. I’ve tried 100% Pure Argan Oil and it’s too heavy for my hair (but I love it on my skin). Using a blended product, like Argan Oil with a bit of silicone slip agent, creates shiny, treated hair that gleams. If you aren’t familiar with Argan Oil, it contains vitamin E, which  makes it an incredibly effective treatment agent as it helps to renew the hair and repair damage caused by heat styling and oxidation. It also prolongs the life of colour treated hair. The unsaturated Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids help to nourish hair pores and roots and strengthen the protein bonding structures in the hair*. UNITE, another of my favorite brands, makes U Luxury Argan Oil, a nice Argan serum that does contain silicones, but it’s light enough that it will give you the effects you are after without making your hair too heavy. Another oil I’m in love with is Oi’ Absolute Beautifying Potion, by Davines. This oil contains Roucou Oil, which acts similar to Argan (untangling, anti-frizz, anti-free radical, anti-oxidant properties, rapid evaporation properties). It also helps stimulate hair growth* and is sustainably sourced from the Amazon. It smells amazing and leaves hair feeling like you’ve stepped out of a celeb stylist’s chair.

4. If oils are too heavy for you, try something else.  I really like L’Occitane’s Aromachologie Repairing Hair Serum. This very light, creamy lotion adds mega shine, enhances the appearance of your color, de-tangles and protects your hair from environmental damage. It does have a bit of a strong scent, but I personally don’t mind it. It’s fresh, herbal and clean, not overly luxe (i.e.: strongly perfumed) or floral-scented. It’s great to give your hair a little body and bounce as well!

Depending on how my hair continues to behave, I’m hoping to let it grow for at least another eight months before reaching it’s maximum healthy length. I’m sticking to my original goal of Emily from The Court Yard Hounds. If you are trying to create your own hair overhaul or rehab your hair from bland to beautiful and need ideas for your specific hair type, check out the book Hair Care Rehab: The Ultimate Hair Repair and Reconditioning Manual, by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy. It’s full of tips for all hair types and styles that will get your hair in shape in no time!

What are your favorite products for keeping your hair healthy and happy? Tell me in the comments!

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The reality star, fashionista and all around hair goddess dishes on her love for fashion and beauty while donning retro duds from YSL, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, among others. We’re obsessed, obviously. See below for more gorgeous pics.

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