2023 HAIR TRENDS
As we begin 2023, there’s no better time to start thinking about new hair trends. This past year was full of dressed-up ponytails and blowouts, but 2023 is already coming in strong with edgy haircuts, blast from the past inspirations, and layers. These are the top three hair trends we will be seeing in 2023:
Modern Hollywood Bob: The Modern Hollywood Bob is having a moment and getting this style to stick is all part of the glam! Prep with Surface Awaken thickening cream to create thickness and a smooth blowout, then finish with Awaken finishing spray to hold.
Retro Curtain Bangs: Making a comeback from the past are the 1970s fringe! Blowdry forward, then piece them out with Surface dry texture paste!
Long Feathered Layers: Think Farrah Fawcett, but with a twist! Long layers with tons of texture. Face framing, with, or without fringy bangs. Prep damp hair with Surface Blowout gel mousse and Bassu Oil, finish with Surface Curls finishing spray for flexable hold.
Blow out the right way!
Section Inspection
One challenge most clients face is properly recreating their style at home once they leave the salon. Help them out by doing a little section inspection to see how they section their hair when blow drying, says Sam Villa. For clients that need help, give a tutorial and they’ll be thrilled! “Sectioning provides more control of the brush, tension, heat, airflow and direction, and proper sectioning will change the way clients style their hair forever,” Sam explains. Here are his top sectioning tips:
1. Divide the head into four quadrants and section out each
quadrant; start at the nape of the neck and work your way up.
2. Use proper sectioning clips to isolate and control each section, and never take a section that’s wider than your brush.
3. Section depth should be about 1 to 1½-inches depending on density.
4. Hold the brush in your writing hand and the blow dryer in the other hand about a ½-inch apart.
5. Position the blow dryer parallel to the brush; NEVER put the nozzle directly on the brush, it will burn the blow dryer motor out, damage brush bristles and burn hair.
Blow Drying Section Inspection
One challenge most clients face is properly recreating their style at home once they leave the salon “Sectioning provides more control of the brush, tension, heat, airflow and direction, and proper sectioning will change the way you style your hair forever,” Mary explains. Here are her top sectioning tips:
1. Divide the head into four quadrants and section out each
quadrant; start at the nape of the neck and work your way up.
2. Use proper sectioning clips to isolate and control each section, and never take a section that’s wider than your brush.
3. Section depth should be about 1 to 1½-inches depending on density.
4. Hold the brush in your writing hand and the blow dryer in the other hand about a ½-inch apart.
5. Position the blow dryer parallel to the brush; NEVER put the nozzle directly on the brush, it will burn the blow dryer motor out, damage brush bristles and burn hair.
