Huff Post x Hair Rules

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Julee Wilson, style & beauty editor for the Huffington Post’s Black Voices, stepped into the Hair Rules Salon to get a first hand experience from the texture guru, Hair Rules Co-Founder, Anthony Dickey.

After you check out the video, jump over to read the full “Style in the Wild” feature on Huff Post.

O MAGAZINE + Hair Rules

As you flip through the August 2013 O, The Oprah Magazine, be sure to lookout for Hair Rules’ found Anthony Dickey sharing some summer styling tips for your texture.

The feature showcases the fan-favorite, Kinky Curling Cream and the Dickey’s “Tenets of Texture.”

Drop us a comment and tell us what’s your favorite style for the summer!

Visit HairRules.com to see our summer sales!

Hair Rules | Mom In Love Forever

Thank you for the shout out Mom In Love,  your daughter is a super cutie!  Her Hair Rules!

 

Hair Rules | Mom In Love Forever.

Up Close and Personal With Taren Guy

Thanks to Miss Merli for a nice post event wrap up on her blog.  She has some great images from the night and a  one on one talk with Taren Guy.

Up Close and Personal With Taren Guy.

 

Where you at the event?  Let us know what you thought of it.

The Lovely Beauty Box

Are you a Lovely Beauty Box subscriber?  Let us know what you thought of the latest offerings.

The Lovely Beauty Box ~ January unveiling…. | Lovely Beauty Tips.

Kattya Gets a Hot Hair Look for Night with Dickey from Hair Rules

Dickey’s hot hair tip – apply Hair Rules Volumizing Hair Spray BEFORE flat ironing to hold style.

Cosmo for Latina Stephany gets a Makeover with Dickey of Hair Rules

 

Dickey helps Stephany take her look from day to night with a chic pulled back look using Hair Rules Wavy Mousse.

Natural Hair Care Guide

Thanks to our friends at Bellasugar for consulting our texture guru Dickey on advice for natural hair. You can view the original post here: Natural Hair Care Guide.

Whether you’re transitioning from relaxed hair or you’re a stalwart curly girl, the rules of natural hair care can get confusing. Break it all down with tips from Anthony Dickey of Hair Rules Salon (he’s worked on celebrity curls from Minnie Driver’s to Alicia Keys’s). You’ll get longer, stronger, healthier kinky hair after reading this all-inclusive natural hair guide.

1. Do trim four times a year

Ever wonder where those single strand knots come from? They’re actually a warning flag, screaming that it’s time for a haircut. “Single strand knots come from split ends,” Dickey says. “Split ends can be solved by regular cuts.” Try to get trims every three to four months to stop knots before they start.

2. Do get layers

A layered cut works well with naturally kinky textures because otherwise hair can fall in an awkward triangular shape. Your cut should work well with curly and straight styles for flexible styling.

3. Don’t cut curly

“Every strand deserves the same respect as the one next to it,” Dickey explains. Getting your hair cut curly will not promise the shape you desire as natural hair tends to look different every time. Instead get hair blow-dried first.

4. Do style wet

Apply styling products on soaking wet hair for the best (and most elongated) results — it’s like a wet set for your natural curls. Even if you plan to blow-dry hair, begin with soaking wet hair to minimize breakage.

5. Don’t use oil the wrong way

Argan, coconut, olive, avocado . . . oils are a natural woman’s staple. But make sure to use oil to lock in moisture, not as a good conditioning treatment replacement. If you apply it too often, it will only sit on top of the hair shaft instead of penetrating.

6. Do wash more often

“Nothing is going to moisturize your hair like the chemical makeup of water,” Dickey says. Hydrated hair will be more resilient against heat damage, and it will also aid with de-tangling and curl definition. He recommends rinsing hair at least every four days.

7. Don’t blow-dry with a brush

If you’re attempting a straight style, make sure to check the weather first and forgo the dreaded brush. Select one light spritz to fight humidity, and your best tool is a comb attachment. “If you are dexterity-challenged, a comb attachment is the most practical,” Dickey explains. “And there is no extra tension on the hair. It’s always moving, so it’s not burning your hair.”

8. Don’t use pea-size amounts

If you aren’t getting the results you desire, maybe you aren’t using enough product. Other hair types can get away with quarter-size portions. But kinky textures should begin with golf-ball and tennis-ball dollops.

9. Do handle with care

“You know what they say when you hand wash clothes — handle with care,” Dickey says. “Treat your hair like a cashmere sweater.” Your fingers are your best de-tangling tool. If you’re continually running into snags, add more conditioner to help smooth the process.

10. Do turn down your flat iron

Your flat iron should be set between 350°F and 400°F. The only smoke allowed should be steam, not singed strands. Don’t attempt to get a pin-straight blow-dry. Instead use the blow-dryer to stretch and dry hair, then follow up with a flat iron to press. Or you can opt for a roller set instead.

Hairstyles For Curly Hair – How To Style Your Curls

Hairstyles For Curly Hair – How To Style Your Curls.

 

Thank you to Refinery 29 for enlisting our texture guru Dickey on this holiday hair story!

24 Unbelievable Career-Building Makeovers from Allure

Dickey and the Hair Rules team were thrilled to lend a hand to Allure and the Year Up graduates for makeovers that make a difference.

Via allure.com: ” There’s a basic job-interview checklist that every candidate is trying to tick off: a typo-free résumé, strong eye contact, enthusiasm, and of course a professional look. The latter can be the most confusing, but the following women didn’t have to figure it out alone. Allure gave career-building makeovers to 24 outstanding women involved with Year Up, a 12-month training program that provides disadvantaged 18- to 24-year-olds with job skills, classes, and internships. We didn’t do it alone, either: Allure teamed up with hairstylist Amoy Pitters of Amoy Couture Hair, hairstylist Dickey of the Hair Rules Salon, and makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen and received clothing donations from our favorite office-wear designers.

Now, the best part of any makeover:  follow the link below to see the big reveals.

http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/2013/career-building-makeovers

Dickey working it on set for Allure