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Hot Hair Issue: Shear Magic

Hot Hair Issue: Shear Magic
By · October 7, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Helen Williams Nurse, BEFORE

Helen Williams Nurse, a super-busy wife and mother of three, wears her hair natural but she never has the time for salon visits. Celeb stylist Keith Campbell decided to update her ’do!

02
Helen Williams Nurse, STEP 1

Campbell dyed Helen’s deep brown strands a warm shade of honey brown. “Helen has nice caramel and gold undertones, and I just went with it,” he says.

03
Helen Williams Nurse, STEP 2

With Helen’s hair pin-straight, Campbell trimmed her tresses to create a sexy, textured look.

04
Helen Williams Nurse, THE PRODUCTS

Frederic Fekkai Classic Brush ($95, Neiman Marcus), Suave Color Protection Shampoo ($2, drugstore.com), Free Your Mane Pomade ($16, freeyourmane.com, Joico Conditioner ($$16, professional salons)

05
Helen Williams Nurse, AFTER

Helen loved her swingy, sexy bob! “I feel really good,” she says. “It’s given me that boost.” The best part? She can wear this ’do either straight or natural!

06
Akkida McDowell, BEFORE

Akkida had been rocking her natural in 2-strand twists or a short ’fro for almost a decade, so it was time to spice things up with an attention-grabbing style!

07
Akkida McDowell, STEP 1

To highlight Akkida’s skin tone, Campbell picked a vibrant shade of burgundy for her hair.

08
Akkida McDowell, STEP 2

Campbell decided to straighten Akkida’s strands to give her another option. “Trying a different style can lead to a look she may want to revisit,” he said.

09
Akkida McDowell, STEP 3

After a trim, Campbell added personality pieces — extensions in different shades of red — for fullness. Smyler played with plum on the lids to give her a sultry eye.

10
Akkida McDowell, THE PRODUCTS

Aveda Hair Control Hair Spray ($24, aveda.com), KeraCare Detangling Shampoo ($7, avlon.com), Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine ($22, janecartersolution.

11
Akkida McDowell, AFTER

What does Akkida think of her fancy new mane? “I was surprised, and I love the color,” she says. “Even if my hair grows longer and I change the style, I want to keep this color. I absolutely love it!”

12
Shazmin Borlandoe, BEFORE

Shazmine chopped her relaxed locks last year, and now she’s “been trying to figure out what to do with my hair, because I’m not used to the length,” she says.

13
Shazmin Borlandoe, STEP 1

When Shazmin arrived, her tresses were two different colors. Celeb stylist Ursula Stephen dyed her hair a deep brown to keep the tone uniform.

14
Shazmin Borlandoe, STEP 2

“Having gotten the color just right, Stephen combed down Shazmin’s hair, wrapped it on jumbo endpapers, and sat her under a hard hat dryer.

15
Shazmin Borlandoe, STEP 3

After shaping Shazmin’s hair, Stephen added light brown extensions in teh front to compliment the highlights she’s growing out.

16
Shazmin Borlandoe, THE PRODUCTS

Motions Conditioning Spray ($5, drugstores), FHI Flat Iron ($195, Rickey’s NYC), Mixed Chicks Hair Silk ($12, mixedchicks.com), Ultra Smooth Protection Spray ($34m, Wlagreens).

17
Shazmin Borlandoe, AFTER

Shazmin was seriously impressed with her new edgy, oh-so-chic bob. “The hairstyle is great,” she gushed. “I feel like I look more grown-up now, and I love that!”

18
Francie Latour, BEFORE

Francie, a mom of three under seven, had been growing out her relaxer for for months when she gave Stephen mane control. “I was treating my hair as if it were all natural, but it wasn’t!”

19
Francie Latour, STEP 1

After cutting off her relaxed ends, Stephen dyed Francie’s hair a lively red. “I gave her a color that’s upbeat, but not too crazy,” she said.

20
Francie Latour, STEP 2

Once the cut and color were complete, Stephen used a fine-tooth comb and styling gel to create small, loose twists all over Francie’s head.

21
Francie Latour, STEP 3

Stephen finished Francie’s look by clipping in a few extensions at the top, while Smyler contoured her face with blush and emphasized her lips.

22
Francie Latour, THE PRODUCTS

Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner ($20, rickysnyc.com), Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel ($4, sallybeauty.com), Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion ($5, drugstores)

23
Francie Latour, AFTER

Despite losing lots of length, Francie loved her new look after the Big Chop. “Being able to see my natural curl pattern is really cool,” she said. “I will definitely maintain it!”

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