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6 Hair Tips We Learned From Aveda Congress 2015

Every other year Aveda artists, educators, salon owners and beauty professionals convene in Minneapolis for a celebration of hair and beauty. Here, leading hairstylists from the fête explain a myriad of hair tips to try at home.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Be Different

Unique styles aren’t born being ordinary. Switch things up and try hairstyles you won’t normally do.

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Don’t Be Afraid of Dry Shampoo

Most of us shy away from dry shampoos, but the right one can be useful. “Dry shampoo is great if you want to refresh your hair when its straight,” says Tippi Shorter, celebrity hairstylist and Aveda Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair

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Try Acessories

Wearing hair accessories is an easy way to instantly upgrade your hairstyle. Experiment with headbands and decorative hairpins first, and then try colorful scarves.

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Add Demension

“When adding color, go with the darker color on the bottom and lighter on the top,” says Ian Michael Black, Aveda Global Artistic Director for Hair Color. “It adds dimension.”

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Use Pomade

“Don’t be afraid to use a men’s pomade and a baby brush to smooth down your edges,” says Shorter. “It really works!”

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Try a Bob

“If you’re looking to cut your hair, but not sure of the length, try a bob,” says Ricardo Dinis, Aveda Global Artistic Director for Haircutting. “It’s a safe place to go!”

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