Luscious, Loose, and Lovely Curls! From: Lance Christopher 2/16/2009 1:01:06 PM Luscious, Loose, and Lovely Curls! By Lance Christopher Straightened hair is out. Meg Ryan straight hair with those flicky flips is out. Flat hair is out. Not only is straightened hair out, it costs a lot of money. A Japanese straightener can cost upwards of $700. Even for those of you who cannot afford that type of service, straightening hair can be very time-consuming. Straightening your hair every single day is boring. The process takes up a lot of valuable time that can be spent doing more important things. Now, I'm not saying your hair is not important. Of course it is! It's not that important, however, if you are busy rockin' an old hair style. Fortunately, creating texture and body for your hair is in. The Hollywood glamour girl look is back! You can see these loose curls on celebrities like all the Jessicas—Simpson, Alba, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Oh, let's not forget The OC star Rachel Bilson, who in spite of not being a Jessica is now famous for those bountiful curls. More and more of your favorite female celebrities are being seen wearing the long loose curls. You would have to ask these celebrities personally (good luck on that one) how they accomplish this beautiful look because there are two amazing ways to get the look. The first way you can achieve this modern look is with a permanent solution. To achieve the natural beauty of the modern perm, you must follow a specific technique. You will be utilizing the two largest-sized perm rods. Normally, the color of the rod corresponds with the size of the rod. The two largest sized rods in the hair industry are orange/peach colored rods. I also recommend the extra long purple rods called "Super Rollers". They are easy to use, very flexible, perfect for perming, and will not absorb any type of perm solution. You can pick up any of these rods at a Sally Beauty Supply, which are located all over the United States. Take a rod and wind a section of hair around it in a spiral fashion, beginning at the tips of the hair. Don't wind all the way—stop approximately two inches from the roots of your hair. Alternate the two rod sizes next to each other, creating interest and fullness in your hair style. Let the rods hang vertically for that cool curl look. As for the permanent solution itself, find one that is appropriate for you by hair type. Don't buy a brand if they don't have one for your hair type—virgin hair or colored, bleached, fine or thick, and so on. Then, follow the directions on the box to the T when preparing it and applying it to the rods. I don't recommend that you do this yourself, unless you're very talented with your hands and can follow directions well. Even a friend who is good with his or her hands could do this for you. Better still, show this article to your hairdresser, who should understand right away what we're talking about. Don't fret! This is not the same type of perm that you remember from the 1980s. In the 80s, there was only one type of perm. This perm was a hard core chemical treatment. Women were damaging their hair with primitive chemicals. Some of these women were frying their hair over and over again. In today's era of healthy living, perms are more natural and gentle on your scalp, but more importantly for your hair. Perm solutions these days include less ammonia and more softer ingredients. The Lance Christopher Salon currently uses Wella brand perm solution, which is also used by many salons across the U.S. In addition to getting a permanent solution, you can also achieve this great look by simply styling your hair. Curling irons and round brushes are normally the easiest tools used to attain this modern look. Again, specific techniques are used by stylists to perfect your hair, and they are professionally trained to do so. Today, there are many different types of perms for different types of hair. Ask your local salon about a perm that could work for you! If you are not interested in permanently perming your hair, but still want to reflect the Hollywood style for a special night on the town, you can ask your local stylist for a style to achieve this look. Explain to him/her that you want long loose curls, and they will know exactly that you are going for. If you are in the Los Angeles area, give Lance Christopher Salon a call at (310) 859-3998 or visit their website at LCSal Comment on this posting.

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By: Jane 2/16/2009 10:16:48 PM Lance. I really like this blog entry on loose curls. Your really the hair guru. I will call you for a hair appt. Jane Comment on this posting.