Category: Styling Tips

Miley has been the topic of discussion lately for “twerking”…but we’re more interested in the good hair she has been giving! Her modern take on the classic boyish crop demands all eyes on her – feminine, alluring, classy and downright STUNNING. It’s about short sides and an ever-so-slightly longer top and fringe, with the top and the sides blending perfectly.

The key to pulling off this look? Don’t force it, just rock it. You don’t want to over style, there’s no need. The trick is to play with your hair to achieve texture; twisting, scrunching, smoothing and defining individual sections. Use Jane Carter Solution Curl Defining Cream’s unique formula provides texture with volume and movement. It’s not sticky and is easy to restyle once applied. Ideal for spiking short and medium hair, you can finger style for the ultimate control.

1. Apply Curl Defining Cream to dry hair; use a generous amount and spike hair from front to back.
2. Allow to air dry or use a blow dryer.
3. Spritz with Natural Hold Spray Gel for a firm hold to survive the activities of the day.

Remember, short crops tend to start growing out within a month. To avoid having to visit the salon frequently to maintain the shape, ask your stylist to add texture to your ends so they aren’t as blunt.

Rock that cut, girl!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Twist-outs are one of many hairstyle options one can do to maintain healthy hair. It requires no heat usage, thus preventing heat damage. It can be worn for days at a time, therefore requiring little mechanical manipulation to our tresses. With twist-outs there is no tension on the scalp, and thus no damage to the hair follicle. What’s more? It is a cute hairstyle for any length of natural hair! Here are 3 tips to help your twist-outs last longer…with the use of Jane Carter Solution Natural Twist Out Foam:

• Wear smaller twists to make them last longer.

For some naturals, twisting down to the very ends of the hair can lead to twist-outs with frizzy ends. An alternative method is to twist until just before you reach the ends of your hair and then coil these ends around your finger.

• Twist hair when 25% dry.

Twisting on dry hair will produce a twist-out that only lasts for a short period; it’s important to twist on wet or damp hair in order to achieve optimal definition and a longer lasting style. Avoid twisting on hair that is 100% wet; fully wet hair is more prone to breakage via tension while twisting.

• Protect your hair during your beauty sleep.

Minimize frizz by using a satin bonnet; for those with medium to long hair, put your twist-out into 10-12 big twists and cover with a satin bonnet. In the morning undo the big twists and fluff into your style. For those with shorter hair, there is no need to re-twist prior to bedtime. Simply cover with a satin bonnet; in the morning, remove the bonnet and fluff your hair.

You can enhance your curl definition by mixing Jane Carter Solution Curl Defining Cream to the Natural Twist Out Foam. Finish with Nourish & Shine for a boost of moisture and shine.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Women of all ages gathered at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ for the annual Black Girls Rock Awards. The show celebrates the strengths, triumphs and talents of black women; it was a star studded event with celebrities gracing the red carpet – but it was the Chairman and CEO of BET, Deborah Lee, that caught our eyes with her fabulous curls!

Tightly coiled hair is prone to shrinkage, susceptible to dryness and vulnerable to frizz; proper nourishment and thorough conditioning is critical when styling and cleansing. Keeping hair moisturized and using styling products that will lock the natural curl pattern into hair without encouraging any frizz is the answer! Follow these tips to recreate her defined coils…

• Gently comb out the tangles with a wide tooth comb in the shower while Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner is still in your hair, rinse thoroughly.

• While hair is wet, add a liberal amount of Wrap & Roll; pull it through to the ends of hair.

• Section hair, apply a generous amount of Curl Defining Cream through the hair and finger comb.

• For added shine and to seal in moisture use a pea sized amount of Nourish & Shine as a finisher.

Perfectly defined curls that are moisturized and free of frizz!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Relaxed hair doesn’t have to feel dry and brittle to the touch! Too often relaxing gets the shaft, mainly because of the age-old assumption that it’s too damaging. Contrary to popular belief, you can have perfectly healthy, strong hair with a perm - as long as you know how to properly care for your chemically straightened hair. All you ladies with sleek and chic manes, we’ve got the products you need to maintain moisture and shine.

Relaxed hair requires lots of moisture and products for heal protection and to seal cuticle. These three tips are essential in hydrating relaxed hair:

1. Apply Hair Nourishing Cream to wet hair after washing and conditioning hair; will provide heat protection from blow drying and prepare hair for flat ironing.
2. Once hair is dry, mist each section of hair with Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner to protect hair from curling or flat ironing; temperature no higher than 350 degrees.
3. During styling, add a few drops of Hair Nourishing Serum to hair as a finisher; add shine, seals cuticle and eliminates fly-a-ways.

You may also want to add a humidifier to your bedroom to combat the drying effects of indoor heat. For additional tips and product suggestions, visit our Chemically Straightened Hair page.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

One secret to having fabulous looking hair is to treat it with respect - that means plenty of TLC and no manhandling! Could there be something that we do to our hair every day, without thinking about it…that’s sabotaging it?

You have to know how to avoid damage caused by the weather, improper use of styling products, over use of heat or even our everyday habits. YES, hair habits that we’ve grown accustomed to and think of as harmless but are often the real culprit behind your lackluster and unruly hair. Here are two of the main offenders:

A Touch Too Much

Constantly touching your hair throughout the day not only creates frizz, but also makes it look and feel dirty. The oil from your hands is transferred to your hair, meaning its due for another wash way before its used-by date.

Take a hands-off approach to your hair and use a comb or brush as your styling tools, as needed.

Towel-Dry Trauma

We’re all guilty of this one, but truth be told, if you want frizz-free hair, you should stop rubbing your hair with a towel after washing it – immediately. The rubbing motion agitates the hair’s cuticle (the outer layer), resulting in unwanted frizziness and unruly hair that is difficult to style.

Instead, remove excess water from your hair by gently squeezing and pressing on it with a towel, or even better a clean t-shirt. Then try to allow time for it to half-dry naturally before calling on the hairdryer.

Keep these tips in mind in order to get the hair you have always wanted!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Never sure whether to crop your hair or grow it out? When it comes to hairstyles, many women manage to look great in both long and short styles. But at the end of the day, we firmly believe that you’re either a “long hair” or “short hair” girl…or lucky enough to be able to rock both.

Women have always been told that our hair is our crown and glory; even in the media it is highly suggested that women with longer hair are deemed “more desirable” (the longer, the better). The success of long hair as a signal of attractiveness is perhaps the best example of a culturally imposed beauty norm there is. Finally, there has been an influx of short and cropped-haired cuties showing up on red carpets and in magazine spreads.

For those with long hair:

Have you ever had a haircut that prompted insecurity, mostly because of what you thought society would think? Did it make you question your femininity or how attractive the opposite sex would find you?

For those with short hair:

Did cutting your hair push you outside of your comfort zone? Did it redefine your ideals regarding sexiness?

All of us get scissor-happy at one time or other. You see a great haircut on someone else and think, “I could totally pull that off!” Some are just born to wear hair short and sassy….rock on!

Love Your Hair,

Jane