Pro Journal

Everything old becomes new again, and the high-volume hairstyles sported by the supermodels of the ‘70s have returned to the modern world. Although the styles themselves may have changed, the key to looking like a supermodel in any decade is high volume and healthy fullness and shine. And you don’t have to spend hours teasing your clients’ hair into a beehive to create the vitality and sheen and height your clients are looking for. 

Covid anxiety has been running rampant across the country, especially in a profession such as yours that works so closely with the public. Add to that the pressure and worry you have been under for the past 18 months of wading through the pandemic and figuring out the “new normal”, and it is (beyond) time for a brain reboot. With long days on your feet, working your hand and arm muscles so hard they sometimes develop carpal tunnel, the creative demands of fashioning the perfect cut and style, and dealing with clientele who are not always sugar and spice and everything nice, even the rigor of your normal workday requires a brain reboot! 

“Turn and face the strange: changes,” crooned David Bowie. Talk about changes. Little did Bowie know how strange the pandemic would end up being and the plethora of changes it would bring to the workforce. From forgotten commutes to Zoom calls to working in pajamas, a typical workday is anything but typical these days. One routine that has fallen by the wayside is the hair routine. Without in-person office meetings, many women have been lax with their hair. But 18 months into the pandemic, it's time for a little refresher. Although let’s face it, we all want easy when it comes to WFH hairstyles, you still need a professional, polished look for your Zoom meetings and beyond.

By now, you know that drying textured hair takes a special kind of finesse. A good blowout is the foundation for most styling techniques, so making sure you know how to blow dry each hair type is imperative. That being said, a constant barrage of heat can cause more tangling and breakage on textured hair, so you need to consider your techniques carefully. Help your clients learn the tips below, and you will be setting them up for success with healthier hair and less breakage.

The Platform Blowout brush is an amazing product that does four jobs in one. But just like anything else, if you don’t know how to use it, you will not be able to take advantage of its plasma ionic technology and 360-degree airflow, which will create silky smooth hair that is beautifully styled using only this one tool.

We spoke to professional stylist and FHI Heat Educator Timothy Deleon about why he loves the Platform Blowout Brush and how to use it.

When the seasons change and the bathing suits get put away and the world turns to pumpkin flavored everything, it’s time to think about a new hairstyle. And in many cases for the fall of 2021, the old will become new again. The pandemic has caused shifts in styles (hello yoga pants), but it has also invited some tried and true hairstyles to stick around longer than they otherwise might have. In the face of more pandemic uncertainty this fall, your clients might not know exactly what they want to do with their hair, but you can easily steer them in the right direction. We’ve come up with a list of what your clients will most likely be asking you for this upcoming season.

“Great hair doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by appointment.” When your clients book an appointment with you, they know they will get your undivided attention, your advice about hair care, and a fantastic new haircut. When people find a great hairdresser, they know they have found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And you don’t have to be a leprechaun to know that if you want your clients to keep coming back, that you are the primary reason why they will.

While the term “one size fits all” might work for headphones or scarves, you need a more personalized plan when it comes to your hair. This starts with the type of tools you use and the way that you use them. Use too high of a temperature for your hair type, and you risk burning your locks. But if you don’t have enough heat, you will not create the curls you are going for. At FHI Heat, we believe that using the right tools and products for the job is imperative. With the technology of hair tools constantly changing, we have brought together some of the best tools around, no matter what your hair type.

At FHI Heat, we value our stylists as much as we value your business. And we know that although you love your job, there are times when you just need a break from it all. Especially after the last year (and trust us we know you are not quite out of the woods yet), we understand that stylists around the country need a little extra TLC. So how do you take care of yourself when you spend all day taking care of others? We’re not saying it is easy, but we are saying that it is imperative! Take a minute to read up on the latest trends to see what stylists are doing to take care of themselves these days.