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David Babaii "Au Natural" Hair Care Products and Styling Tips!
April 23, 2009
Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii wants to encourage women everywhere to put away their blow dryer and styling tools and go "Au Natural" in honor of Earth Day (April 22nd).
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David’s top 5 eco-chic ideas for styling your hair without electricity:
* Getting curls and texture without styling tools
For long hair, follow these steps:
After shampooing, spray your entire head with the David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray. Scrunch and/or twist sections then allow to air dry. Once dry, if added texture or volume is desired, flip your head over and back, give it a quick shake. To set it all in place, lightly spray your hair with hair spray.
For short hair, follow these steps:
Towel dry freshly washed hair thoroughly to begin the foundation. Spray your entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and allow to air dry. When hair is dry, apply some David Babaii for WildAid Molding Paste and arrange texture until you are happy with the look.
* Keep your hair fresh without a shampoo
In order to avoid excess oil or buildup (and save on water use), David suggests using a bit of baby powder throughout the hair acting as a dry shampoo which will eliminate oil and leave a fresh scent throughout the day. Alternatively, one can use a cosmetic damp cotton pad and dab it around the hairline and roots to eliminate any excess oil. If you wish, mist the pad with a light fragrance or squeeze a few drops from a fresh lemon to give hair an invigorating smell.
* Wash your hair the night before and rise in style
Wash your hair the night before to save time and electricity. When hair is slightly damp, create multiple sections and braid your hair tying the ends with an elastic band. Depending on how much texture you desire, make the braids loose (less texture) or tight (more texture). The braids do not need to be very precise. Next, spray the braids with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and get ready for your beauty sleep.
When you wake up, undo the braids, give your head a little shake, and add in some additional Bohemian Beach Spray to achieve the desired texture and volume. This creates an eco fabulous Bohemian style.
Or, Place all your hair in a messy ponytail. Be creative and twist sections tight or loose to achieve various textures. When your pony tail is secured, spray with a Beach Spray and sweet dreams. When you awake, undo the pony tail for an effortless but eco-chic look.
* Create style for stick straight hair
For super straight hair, David loves using fun accessories. One can play around with different head bands, hair pins, and clips to achieve a fun and playful look. Alternatively, one can tie their hair in a sleek low pony tail. Then, take small strands of hair and pin them on top of and underneath the pony tail to achieve the illusion of having volume for those with super straight hair.
Next, try his favorite half up style. Section off the sides and top while leaving the back of your hair down. Secure the top and sides with an accessory or simple bobby pins. Allow a few pieces of hair to fall naturally to give a soft natural look.
* Use items around the house to achieve red carpet glam
A new and un-used toothbrush is a great household product; it can be utilized to back brush close to the scalp area for volume or even sweep away those fly-a-ways with a spritz of hairspray. Going back in time, old soda pop cans still do the trick of setting hair and achieving large voluminous curls. Use household rubber bands for your messy ponytails or braids. Also, don’t discard those dryer sheets. There is usually some fragrance left over to wipe your combs and brushes with to, not only freshen them up, but help with static. Use ribbons, scarves and other items you have (or even ones that once wrapped a gift!) to add some jazz to your do. A ribbon can make a regular ponytail flirty and a scarf can transform just about any look into a more eco-chic style. This all helps to reduce the amount of household waste and makes for a great environmentally friendly choice for DIY hair.
