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Texture Iron Techniques
Today's crimping irons have a different purpose. Back in the '80s when big hair reined, this appliance left highway-sized indentations in the hair, which would create lots of frizz and off the scale volume. It was an all-around epic tool but then suddenly it wasn't so cool anymore. No longer did women want huge crimped grooves in their hair. They were looking for a different form of texture, so a new use was imagined.
Tactile Sensations
When it comes to realizing perfectly piece-y, well-defined hair, texture spray is a must-have. They come in a variety of strengths and boast other benefits beyond adding texture to, well, textured hair. Some are ideal working sprays for moveable styling, while others add powdery finishes for a hint of grit – perfect both for absorbing oil on second-day hair, but also adding grip to hair for texturized styles, updos, and other finished looks.
Touchable Texture
Long hair and hair extension specialist Nicole Martin of Nicole Martin Hair created a series of lengthy looks that showcase ultra-chic hairstyle variations for long hair. Perfect for ladies who cherish their longer locks, these very current looks make the most of natural and augmented length and texture.
All About Texture
We recently chatted with Kathy Kafka, the regional sales and education manager for Zotos International and asked about tips, techniques, and trends for today’s textured hair. Here’s what this texture expert had to say:
Natural Texture, Please
Natural hair is everywhere. From the runway to the red carpet, to the morning commute – women with all lengths and textures of hair seemed emboldened by their natural locks.
Texture Twist Tutorial
Anna Peters of Sam Villa ArTeam believes that there's a certain beauty, strength, and confidence that surrounds women who embrace their natural hair texture.
Texture in Droves
According to Wilma Mulcare, president of Mulcare Beauty and the Mulcare Beauty Studio & Spa in Hollywood, Florida, after many years of creating waves and curls with chemical service treatments, it’s now time for curly girls (and guys too) to go natural and to use less chemistry.
Curl Power
Add volume and curl potential to otherwise straight hair, or harness any natural texture, for soft, frizz-free curls with these go-to products from Fudge Professional.
Texture Takeover @NYFW
This season the Michael Costello collection was about glamorous, sexy vixens. Kien Hoang used Oribe Hair Care to create what he describes as "a rock-and-roll feel" with the hair by producing big and bold afro textures and shapes on the models' natural hair.
