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Simply-styled hair always looks elegant and dramatic. But
what looks effortless can often take quite a bit of work.
Michael Charalambous, whose salon Nyumba by Michael
Charalambous is considered by those in the know to be one of the best in the country, warns that the art of hairdressing may be dying off.
“So many stylists rely on straighteners or curling tongs to
achieve results and do not know how to work a round brush,” he says. “These
tools can damage the hair. Using a brush to dress it can be less harmful.”
He advocates going to a traditional hairdresser who has been
properly trained. “Stylists, today,
often rely on a ceramic brush to dry the hair. They rough dry it and then finish
off with the brush. Frequently you will
find that they do not create enough tension which means as soon as you
are exposed to the elements you will
find you get frizz,” he points out.
I can confirm that.
Often when I am trying out stylists for reviews, I often find that they see I
have fine hair and do not bother to look at the texture. Yes, my hair is
delicate but there is a lot of it and it also has a natural kink. So if it is
not styled properly it does not last beyond an hour or two.
This season, while there are a lot of ponytails about,
Michael says that we are seeing a lot of velvety hair. “The bob with ends
slightly turned under is back.
“But”, he points out, “this does not suit everybody. If it
will not work on a client, I will not do it.”
He also advocates not over-highlighting hair. “Go for a more sun-kissed look,” he
suggests.
For most people that “I just woke-up looking like that”
takes some effort. Whether you want a classic feminine style or soft, romantic
texture, take Michael’s advice and go to somebody who has been schooled in the
traditional methods of dressing hair.
A good stylist, when you sit in front them, should look at
your hair type, your face shape and take into consideration the clothes
you wear as well as gauging your personality. They should also know what job
you have. If you work in a creative industry you can afford to be a little more
adventurous than if you work at a
solicitors' practice. Above all be realistic about the style you can
achieve with what you have.
By Daralyn Danns
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