Tips from L'Image Plano Master Stylist James Burns as seen on the KDFW Fox Channel 4 Morning Show Series

 "Up-do Tips" from July 1, 2005 show

Easy French Twist

 1) Pull hair into a low pony-tail and then rotate two to three times in either direction toward the top of the crown area
2) Let the ends fall loose from the top to add flair
3) Place two to four bobby pins along the side of the twist to hold in place
4) Arrange the ends to suit your taste and then mist with hairspray

Sophisticated Pony-tail

1) Part the hair over the outer edge of either eye
2) Slick the hair to the back and pull into a low pony-tail just above the neck line securing it in place with a hair elastic
3) Take a small section of the hair from underneath the pony-tail and wrap it around the elastic; then secure the piece with a hairpin
4) Smooth down any fly away hairs and mist with hairspray

Easy Chignon

 1) Part hair over outer edge of either eye
2) Pull hair into low pony-tail and secure with a hair elastic
3) Take entire section of hair that is left out of the pony-tail and wrap it around the elastic to form a bun
4) Secure that section by placing bobby pins around the base of the bun
5) Mold any sections of hair that release from the bun into any desired shape for added drama
6) Smooth ddown any fly away hairs and mist entire style with hairspray

Note that any type of decorative pin or comb can be used in place of hairpins to really dress up the style.

"Tips to Fight Frizzy Hair" from May 26, 2005 show

Steps to Fighting Hair Frizz:

1) After washing the hair, blot it dry with a towel in a gentle manner
2) Comb out hair with a wide tooth comb and apply a smoothing gel or cream
3) Blow hair out using medium heat until it is almost dry
4) In sections of one to two inches, wrap hair around a large round brush
5) Blow dry each section by facing the blow-dryer down the hair-shaft, going with the grain of the hair
6) After drying the root area, smooth out the ends of the hair with the round brush and continue to aim the nozzle down the hair shaft
7) When hair is completely dry, rub a few laminate drops between your palms and distribute throughout the hair
8) Finish off with a small amount of hairspray

To add additional volume, use all of the steps, except for in step 6 aim the hair-dryer nozzle at a 90 degree angle to the head instead of down the hair shaft. Once you have completed styling your hair, do not touch it. Remember the oils from your fingers will ruin your blow out.

Tools to help you look your best:

 1) Large diameter natural bristle round brush
2) 1800 watt blow-dryer with multiple heat settings and a cold and hot button
3) Lightweight gel for fine hair
4) Smoothing gel for wavy hair
5) Ceramic flat iron
6) Lightweight hairspray

When using products, less is generally better to allow the hair to move freely.
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