PRODUT Manipulation: Blog For the GUYS!!!Edition

Here are some easy steps into making that same hair cut look totally DIFFERENT!

A. For men who have fine/thinning hair and trying to achieve a fuller look ...
1. Towel dry your hair (majority dry) or blowdry your hair completely.
2. Then use products like ( a wax, cream, or a paste) no more that quarter size! Break it down
with your hands and apply starting at the crown and end in the front.
3. And whhaallahh! YOU HAVE A MORE FULLER AND DENMENSION NEW MEN'S LOOK!

B. For men who have a shagger and longer look:
1. To control the "fly - aways: when guys have the more longer look there are 2 options you can do to achieve this!
1b. Guys who have a wave or a curl, can use a (light) cream, this will help control static hair but still allow it to have movement.
2b. Apply wet or towel dry and no more than quarter size amount of the product should be used.

2. Guys with straight hair can use a leave in conditioner spray. Using this will achieve a shine but not a hold yet still giving it a style with this product.

2b. Apply while hair is wet and spray no more than 5 pumps into hair. Let it air dry.

C. For men who want more of an instant shine/wet look:
1. Whether you have fine, medium, or coarse hair you can use products like a pomade, gellied - type paste to achieve instant shine.
2. Use this product when you hair is about 50% wet an
**********THIS IS THE PRODUCT RULE AMOUNT FOR MEN!!****

For fine hair men: USE ONLY dime SIZE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT.

For medium hair men: USE ONLY nickel SIZE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT.

For coarse hair men: USE ONLY quarter SIZE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT.

NEW YEAR NEW START 2010

It is finally a new and fresh year. I've been anxiously waiting and anticipating for 2010, and I want to start this year off right. From some clients, they have been informing me that actually look at my blog and use my hair knowledge and lingo for insightful information. So as one of my resolution and I going to be persistent with is blog and update it every month! 2009 was kind of rough year for me and I believe it was like that for other people as well so I'm and embracing this year with many hopes and definitely new beginnings. So people please stay update on my blog because it will be very useful for you especially if you want to take care of the hair that is on top of your head! Love you guys Happy NEW YEAR!, and I will be updating you soon...

Best Wishes
yourbittersweethairstylist

2009 DO's and DONt's of Hairstyles

Everyday I see people with some throw back style and I just want to reach out to them and scream WHHHHYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are some DONt's for your mane:

1. Visible extensions
2. Heavy Hairspray bee hive hair
3. French roll , buns, doughnuts
4. Tight curled bangs
5. Standard plain roller sets
6. MULLETS!
7. Cornrows/Braids
8. Dry frizzy hair
9. Neon colored hair
10. Gelled down baby hair
11. Side ponytail (high or low)
12. One Length bobs
13. Rat tails! hell no. SORRY KANYE
14. Fohawks are wack

Let's set the record straight. Hair is FASHION. And it's necessary to have it done. Whether you go twice a year, twice a month, or twice a week.... people.... lets stay updated on the trend! Here are some DO's for controlling that mane of yours:

1. Shakable, smooth and movable hair
2. Body wave / loose curls
3. Blunt and long bangs
4. Side - soft bangs
5. Natural gold/ blond highlights
6. Roller wraps
7. NO RELAXER - All Natural Hair
8. Layers (soft)
9. Natural and warm reds/browns
10. Well groomed locs
11. Messy not over producted styled hair
12. Sexy surf boy look
13. Piecey, jagged full mohawks
14. Natural looking, well - blend extensions

Recession Proof Homemade Hair Remedies!

In 2009, it's only right to conserve our money and limit our splurging. Here are a few in- home products that you can find will do same thing as any styling product. It's a short list but it gives you plenty of insight on items you thought you could never use on your hair.

Homemade Hair Remedies:

1. Mayonnaise - I'm a not a big fan for mayo on my sandwich but for your hair it does wonders. Full of cholesterol, mayonnaise can be used as deep conditioner for your hair. My suggestion maybe on your day off , when you are folding clothes or what not. Apply 1 cup of mayonnaise on your hair (wet) and comb through. Put a plastic cap on and just let it penetrate for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse it out with lukewarm water.
2. Eggs - It is a known fact muscle- heads drinks eggs for protein, but there is also another hidden treasure to this egg. For anyone who suffers from dry scalp or dandruff this the remedy for you. Batter about 2 eggs and apply to hair (wet/dry). Comb through and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
3. Pure Olive Oil - Awesome as a cooking oil, this also can be used to nourish you scalp as a grease or a hot oil treatment. Apply one 1/4 of a cup to you scalp , put a plastic cap on, and let it penetrate under a dry. If you want to use it as grease or an oil for your hair use as well 1/4 of a cup and apply to your liking. Olive oil is definitely known to make your hair grow.
4. Beer - When I have had wild girl night out it's nothing like a good ol' beer to mellow things out j/k. All you need is 1 bottle of beer, comb through, and let sit for 10 -15mins, and rinse out. The results? Your hair will have a high gloss and a brand new shine that it never had before.

Go Home Remedies Go! You never new that so many little things could help your hair.

The Intro to BitterSweet

I believe the key to doing hair and establishing a good name as a stylist doesn't involve how long you've been a licensed stylist or what salon you work at. I have had a comb in one hand and a barbie doll in the other since birth as a start off to my hair career. I recieved my barber/hairstyling license in August about two years ago at the age of 18 going on 19 in September. I BREATHE, EAT LOL, SLEEP, and even on my days off from the salon do hair at home 24.7. I aspire to be the ultimate stylists to my clients. This means working their schedule into mine, taking care of their hair, and being there for them as their friend. I hope when people check out my blog they like what they see, become interested, and then contact me to setup their own appointment. ENJOY!!!!!

-XOXO AmarisBitterSweet