Marcel me!

If you like a more structured curl, Sam Villa is here to help!

Sam Villa's TEXTUR™ Pin Set - his favorite technique for achieving an intense amount of volume. Note: This technique can be done with either the Sam Villa Signature Series SLEEKR™ or TEXTUR™. Use TEXTUR™ to create more character and volume.

TEXTUR™ Pin Set

1. Take a small section of hair and spray from a distance with Redken hot sets 22 thermal setting mist and comb through

2. Open a large hairpin (the more flexible, the better) and stretch the sides apart (making the shape of the letter A)

3. Hold pin at the joint with the thumb and index finger and place the joint over the section of hair a couple inches from the base of the head

4. Wrap hair in a figure 8 pattern (over, under, through and around) and twist twice at the end (any more and it will be difficult to remove)

5. Compress section with the Sam Villa Signature Series TEXTUR™ or SLEEKR™

6. Let cool, untwist the hairpin, straighten legs and slide pin out to reveal a textured “S” set

7. Break up texture with fingers and finish with Redken forceful 23 super strength finishing spray

Hair How-to from Pureology

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and Pureology knows how to take you there in style. Pureology PureArtists give the must-have hair trends this upcoming season and how to achieve them with Pureology stylers.

Finger Waves

1. Set hair vertically using a vertical iron or hot roller placement, moving curls away from the face and allow curls to cool.

2. Break curls apart with fingers using DryShine HairStyler to define and add shine.

3. Finish with InCharge Flexible Styling Spray.

4. Add GlossingMist for final touch of shine.

Chignon

1. Blow dry hair smooth with PureVolume BlowDryAmplifier and PureVolume ThickeningMist to create thickness and volume.

2. Pull hair back into a ponytail just below the occipital bone, using Hydrate ShineMax to polish and control static. Secure pony with an elastic.

3. Mist each section of ponytail with InCharge Flexible Holding Spray. Curl pony with large 1" barrel iron. Let curls cool completely.

4. Break curls apart using TextureTwist throughout the pony to add dimension and control.

5. Pin sections of pony with closed fasteners until desired shape is formed.

6. Finish with InChargePlus Firm Finishing Spray.

Sleek and Chic

1. Create a ponytail at the top of the head using DryShine HairStyler for an ultra sleek gloss with hold (be careful not to let DryShine HairStyler touch hair ends). Secure with an elastic.

2. Divide ponytail in half for medium density or into three sections for thick density.

3. Polish the first section with NanoWorks ShineLuxe until you create a clean, shiny ribbon of hair.

4. Create a large flat pin curl with ribbon of hair using InChargePlus Firm Finishing Spray to give some moldability; secure ends over base of ponytail.

5. Repeat step 3 with remaining section or sections, creating a looping effect at the back of the head.

6. Finish look with GlossingMist.

Ecru New York Silk Nourishing Cream

This leave-in conditioner rocks!

Goes on easily after shower, lets me comb through without snags.

Not so heavy that my hair becomes greasy mess-- even washing every other day.

My hair just feels nice.

Light scent (generic hair product-ish, not that salon-of-death smell).

Faster and easier for me to use than conditioner (I don't like to open my eyes during morning shower--still asleep!).

Just a little bit & my hair is soft & nice!!!