Gina Almona
Professional Hair Stylist
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How to
Decide if You Should Get Bangs or Not
Changing your hairstyle is exciting. Bangs can give you a drastically new look in a short amount of time. Many people shy away from bangs because they sometimes require time and energy spent on daily styling. Some also f...
How to
Perm Your Hair
A permanent wave, also known as a perm, is a chemical hair treatment that can be used to add curl and body to your hair. Every perm has 2 parts: wrapping your hair around rods, and applying a chemical treatment. The proc...
How to
Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron
Get effortless waves and curls with a flat iron Curling hair with a can create full and bouncy curls that won't look like ringlets. It takes a little practice, but once you get the technique down, you will look amazing ...
The Best Way to Achieve a Salon Quality Blowout
Learn how to get shiny and voluminous hair with a blow dryer and round brushYou stride out of the salon looking and feeling like a million bucks. Your hair is gorgeous, bouncing to and fro over your shoulders. But then y...
The Best Way to Untangle Matted Hair
Using conditioner or oil and a comb to get rid of matted hair at homeTangled hair can be incredibly frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be a lost cause! If you have matted sections of hair, worry no more because you’...
How to
Remove Toner from Hair
Applying toner to bleached hair can help remove yellow, orange, or brassy tones. Unfortunately (as with any hair dye product), the results of toner are not guaranteed, and you may not like the look of your toned hair. If...
15 Natural Methods to Straighten Your Hair for Good
Learn how to get smoother, straighter locks at homeTo make your hair straighter, shinier, and free of frizz without using any harsh chemicals, apply a natural hair mask each week and pin up or tie your hair with scrunchi...
How to Curl Your Hair: 8 Easy & Quick Ways
Learn to curl your hair with a variety of tools and techniques Even if you weren't born with bouncy, glossy curls, you can create them quickly and easily with this guide. Use hot tools like a curling iron, flat iron, or...
How to
Make Wavy Hair Curlier
We’ve all seen it: the before and after pictures of someone online going from wavy hair to gorgeous ringlets. If you have a natural wave to your hair, using the right products and hair care techniques can enhance your ...
How to
Mix Hair Dye
Mixing hair dye and developer together means that you are one step closer to having a brand new hair color. Making sure that you have the right bowl, mixing utensil, and gloves are key to keeping the mixing process clean...
How to
Dye Your Hair Brown After It Has Been Dyed Black
Did you dye your hair black but you don't like it as much as you thought? Have you had your hair black for a while now but want to dye it brown? Unfortunately, you can not simply dye your hair from black to brown without...
How to
Make Hair Dry Faster Without a Blow Dryer
Blow drying your hair can cause damage to the hair. Also, it takes extra time when you're trying to get ready. If you want to try an easy alternative to blow drying that doesn't take even longer, try some different air d...
How to Soften Hair After Dyeing (Plus When to Use Shampoo)
A complete guide to caring for your hair after coloring it You finally got the color you want—but now the texture of your hair feels more like straw. When you dye your hair, the chemicals damage, dry it out, and weaken...
How to
Use Lemon Juice to Lighten Hair
Lemon juice has long been used as a natural hair lightener and can be very effective. After you create your lemon juice solution and apply it to your hair, you have to expose your hair to sunlight, so don’t forget your...
How to Straighten Hair With a Blow Dryer
A step-by-step guide to getting the perfect blowout at homeDo you want a salon-level blowout without having to spend a lot of money? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Getting a perfect blowout or straight, volumin...
How to Dye Dark Brown or Black Hair Without Bleaching It First
Lighten your natural hair and get a beautiful shiny new ‘doUsing bleach to lighten your dark hair can be expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to your strands. While you probably won’t get vibrant pastel colors wit...
How to
Make Your Hair Blonder
The ultimate guide to lighten or bleach your hair at homeIf you want to make your hair blonder, you can choose from natural lightening ingredients or chemical lightening products. Exposure to the sun lightens your hair, ...
Is a Small Face Attractive in South Korean Pop Culture?
Learn how to tell if your face is small & how to make it look smaller If you’re a fan of K-pop or K-dramas, you may have heard someone say that an idol or star has a “small face.” If you haven’t spent time in So...
How to
Lighten Your Hair Dye With Vitamin C
You've dyed your hair and realized it has come out way too dark for your liking. Rather than panic, you can apply Vitamin C to your locks to lighten up the color! This method is safe for all hair types and should not res...
How to Lighten Your Hair Without Using Bleach
Coloring your hair while avoiding harmful chemicals Whether it's because of the time of year, or just because it's time for a change, it can be fun to try lightening your hair color. While there are many products on the...
