05 February 2012

What I did: Styling hair is fun to do and required in most hair salons after a good cut. Today, I braided my sisters hair and experimented with her hair in general. 

Reflection: I found that I actually enjoyed working with her hair. It took me many tries to actually get the braid to look good but I was really proud of my work at the very end! I also think, that styling hair is going to be more fun for me than actually cutting it!

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Total Time: 12 hours and 30 minutes

Practicing braids on my sister's hair!

 

03 February 2012

What I did: Today, I researched products. After finishing a haircut, it is important to style the hair and leave the customer feeling good about themselves. Styling hair involves the use of good products. I learned that if you want to add immediate volume to the hair, using a volumizing gel/spray will help swell the hairs. Nioxin is a wonderful product that was actually created by doctors in a lab and is used by most hairstylists (my project facilitator included). Putting oils in the hair will help to hydrate it as well as add shine.  

Reflection: I was really interested in reading/learning about products that are used for the hair. I am fascinated that a little bit of gel can help create more volume or that a little bit of oil can add shine and hydration to the hair. I actually use Argon oil for my hair and I have noticed that when I do not use it, my hair is dull and dry. When I do use oil, my hair looks healthy and shiney.

Time: 1 hour

Total time: 11 hours