Michael Van den Abbeel
Professional Hair Stylist
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Co-authored Articles (26)
How to Get the Messy Hair Look: 10 Easy Tips for Guys
''Create perfectly tousled hair for a casual look'' A messy hairstyle can make you look effortlessly cool, but how do you achieve this without looking like you actually just rolled out of bed? Intentionally messy hair is...
How to
Straighten Men's Hair
If you’re a guy and want to straighten your curly or wavy hair, there are a couple of methods you can use. You can straighten your hair temporarily with a blow dryer and comb or you can use a flat iron in order to achi...
10 Ways to Lighten Hair Dyed Too Dark
''Get dark or tinted hair lighter again at home'' If you’ve recently dyed your hair, but it came out too dark, there are some effective home remedies and products you can try to lighten up the color. Try washing your h...
How to
Lowlight Hair Yourself
The lowlight is essentially the highlight's darker, more mysterious cousin. Lowlights are also more subtle than highlights because the deeper shades are added to the bottom layers of the hair, thus adding depth to your l...
The Best Hair Care Routine for Guys
Keep your hair healthy and hydrated with these care tipsA good hair care routine is one that's simple and effective. Arming yourself with the right tools and information about the chemistry of hair is the best first step...
Best Ways to Trim Curly Hair at Home for Men
When it comes to trimming curly hair, there are a lot of options for you to consider. Don’t worry! There are a few tips and tricks you can try if you don’t feel like heading out to the salon. Take a look at some freq...
How to
Apply a Hair Mask
Hair masks can help hydrate and strengthen hair.. 7 January 2019. To use a hair mask effectively, you need to apply it correctly. Hair masks should be applied to slightly damp hair and worked in from root to tip. The amo...
How to
Highlight Hair
Highlights add dimension to hair, making it look fuller and more vibrant. They can also play up your features, making you look more youthful and radiant. Getting this treatment done at a salon can get quite expensive, bu...
How to
Smell Good Without Taking a Bath or Shower
Whether you don't have the time to take a shower or you're on a mission to save water, there are many ways to freshen up without actually bathing. It never feels good to be the smelly person, so it's important to learn a...
How to
Straighten Your Hair With a Flat Iron
Straightening your hair isn't difficult if you pay attention and take your time. A mistake can burn your hair or skin or, possibly, add a crimp to your hair. Avoid these issues with careful preparation and treat your hai...
10 Ways to Take Care of Your Rebonded Hair and Make It Last
Hair rebonding, or chemical straightening, involves changing the natural structure of your hair and can be a great, long-lasting option to achieve the straight hair you always wanted. If you’ve recently rebonded your h...
How to
Do Your Own Highlights
To get fantastic highlights without spending time and money at a salon, you can easily do your own highlights at home. You’ll need to buy your supplies from a beauty store, prepare your hair and a workstation, and appl...
How to Apply Purple Shampoo Correctly
''Learn how long to leave in purple shampoo for bright, brass-free hair color''Blondes may have more fun, but dealing with dull or brassy color can get in the way of your good time. That's where purple shampoo comes in! ...
How to
Dye Brown Hair Black
Get the raven locks of your dreams If you’re a brunette dying to go black, you’re in luck! Unlike many hair transformations, dying your hair from brown to black is a pretty straightforward process. Because you are ad...
How to
Get Pink Hair Dye Out
Pink hair can be fun until it's time for a change. While you might be tempted to reach for bleach, you can try a gentle vitamin C treatment to remove the surface dye. If there's still a lot of pink dye left on your hair,...
How to
Straighten the Back of Your Hair
Many people struggle with straightening the back of their hair. Improper technique can lead to an uneven or bumpy look that leaves your hair less straight than you would prefer. But with proper technique and careful atte...
How to
Style Medium Length Hair
Medium length hair is great – it's easy to maintain, long enough to style, but short enough that you won't spend all day drying it. Sometimes it feels like all the really fun hairstyles are reserved for long hair, but ...
How to
Keep Hair Healthy when Using Irons Daily
A curling or straightening iron can help give your hair the ideal texture for whatever look you're going for. Unfortunately, using one everyday can do serious damage to your locks. If you can't give up your favorite heat...
How to
Straighten Hair Without Frizz
Ever tried to straighten your hair but ended up with a frizzy mane instead? Straightening your hair is fairly easy, but there are a few tricks that you can do to ensure that it stays frizz-free. Keep in mind, however, th...
How to
Make a Hair Protectant Spray
When you regularly heat-style your hair with a curling iron, hot rollers, flat iron, or blow dryer, you can do a lot of damage to your hair. Using a hair- or heat-protectant spray coats your hair so the heat burns off it...
