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Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempa Courtesy of Aussie |
Happy Friday lovelies! Can you
believe that we’re in the middle of August? Oh, the balmy days of summer are
fading fast and we’ll soon be looking at the wonders of fall foliage. For those
beautynistas that are pouting about the end of summer, The Makeup Examiner has
found this amazing quote that sums up fall fabulously, “Autumn is a second
spring when every leaf is a flower” ~Albert Camus. No one can pout when
thinking of autumn in those terms or when we get beauty backup from celebrity
stylist, Sarah Potempa!
The weather from August through
October can be uh … unpredictable. So Sarah offers tips to combat bad hair days
no matter what the weather swings our way. Grab your guy for this one, as Sarah
also brings us tips for him with the integration of Aussie’s brand new Aussie
Men.
Summer to Fall Hair Care
Have your hair go with the
weather -- don’t fight it! Instead, use the unpredictable weather to experiment
with different products and see what works best for your natural hair.
1. Try a new product! “I love the
Sprunch Mousse + Leave-in Conditioner ($3.25),” says Sarah. Also, everyone can
benefit from the Hair Insurance Leave-in Conditioner Spray ($3.25), which
protects hair from the elements.
2. Swimming in chlorine and
saltwater can damage your hair and even tear away at the strands. Sarah
recommends putting in a little conditioner before going into the water. Any
conditioner will work, but she loves Miraculously Smooth or Moist conditioners
($3.25 each).
-When your hair is a little damp,
coat it with conditioner and brush or comb it through. Throw it into a braid or
bun and when you come out of the water, your hair will be silky and easy to run
your fingers through.
-The conditioner will almost act
like a styling product, and once your hair air-dries, it will be smooth and
soft.
Summer to Fall Hair Style
“I like creating a look that is
undone and messy, but with one element of your look that is still sleek and
polished,” says Sarah.
1. Try a messy braid, but keep
your bangs sleek. Pull your hair into a smooth braided topknot for a look that
is professional, but fun.
2. Ponytails can also be a fun
way to experiment with different styles depending on what mood you’re in.
-Try one that is slick and high
by using Miraculously Smooth Gel ($3.25) to tame hair.
-As an alternative, keep your
ponytail messy and textured with some Sprunch Spray ($3.25).
Guys Guide to Getting Clean
If you’re active and on the go,
you can shower everyday but you don’t need to shampoo your hair. Use a little
bit of shampoo to clean your SCALP and not your hair -- don’t glop it on! You
don’t want to strip your hair of moisture.
1. Use the Deep Clean Shampoo or
Daily Clean Shampoo ($5.94 each) to get a deep clean.
-Don’t forget about the back of
your head and around the ears!
-Massage the whole scalp to
stimulate blood flow, which then stimulates hair growth.
2. The Daily Clean 2N1 ($5.94)
allows you to clean the scalp and get rid of residue, but also provides the
benefits of conditioning. You get soft, conditioned hair for less work!
-Using a conditioner adds more
weight to your hair so it will be less poufy and can also help condition a dry
scalp.
Guys Guide to Getting Styled
The most important part of a
guy’s head is the line that starts from the temples and goes around the head.
This is your guideline for styling. Below that line, style down, and above that
line, style up!
1. Aussie Men Maximum Hold Gel
($5.94) is a water-based gel, which will give you the hold you need while still
being flexible and moldable … not crunchy! It will also evaporate throughout
the day, making your hair feel lighter versus a heavy silicone-based product.
-Squirt the gel on a large flat
brush or comb and evenly distribute throughout the hair.
-Take your fingers and piece it
out.
2. Aussie Men Texturizing Wax
($2.97) will help enhance a great haircut.
-Take the wax between your thumb
and forefinger and twist little sections of the hair to create the textured
shape you want.
3. If you love product, use the
gel as a base to tame the hair, then the wax to give definition.
A big thank you too Sarah for sharing her tips with TME
readers! And for more styling tips, visit Aussie’s Unfair Hair Guide. Aussie
products are available on the brand’s website and at CVS.