By Dejana Shiago
Ok Ladies lets begin! I have found something that every girl needs to have at home this season! THE O by Cloud nine! This product is amazing and what it achieves for us women is truly unique! I'm waiting for its arrival to my boutique and the waiting list by clients is incredible! Not in years have I found something that has caused so much talk not until now.
I though I would share some info from the Cloud Nine website below to show you how to achieve the looks below that are in this season. This company has truly delivered and GHD really does have a boxing match on there hands. Its funny there is so much we can all use to achieve the looks of the rich and famous and Cloud Nine has just done that but its as easy as 1 2 3! Girls get those credit cards ready, go and support this amazing brand and purchase a cloud nine product today. It's tax time, we need to go and spend the last of our money on Hair accessories, shoes, bags and yes of course cocktails at Mockingbird of course!
How To Use TheO by Cloud Nine
The O is relatively simple to use, but if you are use to using conventional heated rollers heres a few tips that may help and help you use The O to its full advantages.
The O heats up rollers quickly, because of this preparation is key for success in using The O. The O's rollers cannot be reheated until the red dot at the end of each roller shows cool. So its important to have everything ready in place and have a good idea of the type of style you want to achieve before you start. You may want to practice with cold rollers first just to get a feel of your hair and the rollers to see what style you want to create.
Start by setting up TheO pod on a flat surface easy to hand. Then layout the o hair rollers in the sizes you wish to start with leading upto bigger sizes make sure everythings close to hand.
Take a sectioning comb and take a section of hair; by section we mean a width of hair that the roller is going to be used in. To make this easier use a volumising spray or blow dry spray to make the hair fit more together and be managed more easily by hand. This section can be as wide as the roller you are using but for ease of use look to take about a third of each roller width per hair section
Once you have the hair section ready drop your required roller into the pod wait for the beep, collect out, starting from the bottom of the hair roller up from the base of the roller up onto the scalp. The roller will heat in the hair and alongside the pre-applied product will gradually heat up and stay in the hair.
Repeat this process for each roller, do not reheat the rollers as this can cause damage instead leave the roller to cool and opt for a new one. Leave in for 20-30mins after apply a salon hairspray after removing the rollers to hold the style in place.
Tips:
~ Be prepared first have an idea of your style and want you want to do even try a dry style beforehand
~ Don't worry about getting it right first time, first time anythings fiddley until you get the hang of it
~ If you are struggling try start with smaller sections to get the hang of the rollers
~ Finish with a hairspray after the rollers are removed
Cleaning
Hairsprays are difficult to remove and attract dirt due to their adhesion hairspray can be removed by washing lightly with a little washing up liquid and a damp cloth leave the curlers to dry naturally in a warm place.
Choose from a range of unique styles that can be created at lower temperatures using Cloud Nine Hair Straighteners.
We have created bundles of products when used in combination can acheive a great salon look using your Cloud Nine Straightener with our hair serum and finishing with a choice of styling product.
The Cloud Nine Straightener - Create The Looks
Flicks
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 100. Medium Hair: 150 Thick Hair 175
Creating flicks could not be easier. First, take a 4-5 cm deep section of your hair. Hold your straightener horizontally to your head, then, glide it smoothly down the hair. At around 6 cm from the end twist the iron up about 45 degrees and continue to glide the iron through to the ends. The size of section you use will determine how tight the flick will be - the smaller the section the tighter the flick
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Flicks: Cloud Nine Hair Styler Standard, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Shine Spray and Super Hair Spray Available to buy at dbhairshop
The Very Straight Hair Look
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 150. Medium Hair: 200 Thick Hair: 200
Take a horizontal section of your hair. Now carefully place your iron at the root of your hair. Angle it towards your shoulder and glide it down while keeping a firm grip. The smaller the sections used the straighter and flatter the look.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Very straight look: Cloud Nine Hair Styler Standard, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Shine Spray and Super Hair Spray Available to buy at dbhairshop
Waves
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 100. Medium Hair: 150 Thick Hair: 200
Hold your iron at a right angle from your head, with one hand on the handle and the other on the end-grips. Now give the iron half turn under the hair. Slowly, but firmly, glide it 3-4cm down. Stop and give it a half turn in the other direction. Then glide the iron down another 3-4cm. Repeat this zig zag turning all the way along the length of your hair to create a beautiful flowing wave.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Waves: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Volumiser and Shine Spray Available to buy at dbhairshop
Tight Curls
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 150. Medium Hair: 200 Thick Hair: 200
Just apply the same technique as soft curls, but using smaller 2-3cm sections. This gives tight curls on medium hair and a ringlet effect on long hair.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Tight Curls: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
After: Shine Spray, Super Hair Spray or Hair Protein Spray available at dbhairshop.com
Soft Curls For Short Hair
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 125. Medium Hair: 175 Thick Hair: 175
Just because you have short hair doesn't mean you cant have soft curls. Start by taking a horizontal section of hair at the nape of the neck. Now carefully place your iron horizontally at the root. Lift your hair up with the iron so it is at a right angle from your head. Twisting the iron, give it a half turn down, then gently pull it through your hair all the way to the end. Using this simple motion creates a beautiful large barrel curl.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Soft Curls Short Hair: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
Before: Hair Volumiser, Shine Spray and/or Super Hair Spray, Hair shaper available at dbhairshop.com
Soft Curls For Medium/Long Hair
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 125. Medium Hair: 175 Thick Hair: 175
Begin by sectioning your hair. Then starting at the nape of your neck gently take a3-4cm wide piece of hair. Place your iron vertically at the root, then give it a half turn, twisting it around your hair through the iron. Remember to not hold the iron too tightly or it will be difficult to work your hair through. Now, just continue this technique moving up your head to create a naturally curly look that's both soft and bouncy.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Soft Curls Medium/Long Hair: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Volumiser, Shine Spray and/or Super Hair Spray available at dbhairshop.com
Smoothing A Blow Dry Without Losing Body
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 100. Medium Hair: 100 Thick Hair: 100
Start by sectioning your hair. Now take a 3-4 cm wide piece of hair at the nape of your neck. Holding the iron horizontally place it close to the root. Keeping it parallel, gently lift the hair section and give your a iron a half turn down, finishing with a slight bend towards the end. Repeat with each section until you have a completed smooth look with lasting shine.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Soft Curls Medium/Long Hair: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Shine Serum and Super Hair Spray available at dbhairshop.com
The Naturally Straight look
Temperature Setting Fine hair: 100. Medium Hair: 150 Thick Hair: 150
First, section your hair. From the nape of the neck, take a 3-4cm wide piece of hair (2-3cm for medium or thick hair). Now, apply your heated iron 3cm from the root, and holding it firmly, glide it through your hair to the end. Repeat this technique using the same smooth downwards motion on each section of your hair. The result is a smooth look, not a poker straight one.
Used:
Before: Thermal Hair Protection Serum - blow dry into the hair until dry
Soft Curls Medium/Long Hair: Cloud Nine Straightener, Micro or Wide
To Finish: Hair Shine Serum and Super Hair Spray available at dbhairshop.com
