Today is Hairstylist Appreciation Day, and we at Sutra can’t think a group of people within the beauty industry more deserving of this amazing celebration! While it goes without saying that we greatly appreciate the amazing hairstylists in our industry each and every day of the year, on this day in particular we want to make sure all hairstylists are aware just how much we value their craft and admire their hard work and dedication.
It’s safe to say that the most common New Year’s resolution this year is “travel more”. After a year of social distancing and enjoying Tik Tok videos from the comfort our own homes, most of us are itching to travel the world, or at the very least explore literally anywhere outside of our own apartments or houses. While many have been able to perfect their at-home hair routines, it’s likely that many of us have forgotten what it’s like to have to bring your hair tools along when travelling. With the summer season coming up, now seems like the best time to assess our travel bag situation and formulate a game plan for all of the exotic trips this summer has in store!
Sometimes Smaller is Better
There’s no way of getting around it: when you’re travelling for a trip, you need to downsize your hair tools. While we all have our favorite blow dryers and flat irons at home, there’s really just no way to pack all of these tools while accounting for luggage and baggage space, not to mention the risk of damaging your larger, bulkier tools while travelling. For some of you, the thought of having to leave your trusty tools at home may be anxiety-provoking, but don’t fret! Sutra has built a number of awesome travel-sized hair tools that are not only lightweight and easy to travel with, but also provide the same high-quality hair styling experience you can get at home, only in a smaller size!
Maybe the most common travel tool is a travel-sized blow dryer, and it is likely that you’ve encountered a blow dryer at just about every hotel you’ve ever stayed at. Luckily, Sutra offers the Travel Mini Blow Dryer, which features a 1000w motor and dual speed settings and is a massive upgrade from the cheap blow dryers commonly found in hotel rooms. For your curling needs, Sutra has you covered with the Mini Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron, along with a travel-sized version of our popular heat brushes with the Mini Heat Brush 2.0.
Keep Your Tools Secured
After you’ve assembled a collection of high-powered travel tools, you still need to make sure you are keeping them secured and compacted when travelling. Again, Sutra has you covered! The Travel Mini Blow Dryer includes a convenient travel case, while the Mini Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron includes a travel bag with an adjustable tie to keep your iron secured. For a great all-around travel case, look no further than Sutra’s Heat Case. This thin and sleek travel case allows for easy storage of all of your hair tools, and even works as a placeholder for hot tools to cool down on the countertop when styling at home!
Keep Your Hair Healthy and Happy
Just about everyone has encountered the dreaded case of “vacation hair” where our hair either explodes into an unkempt, unmanageable poof-ball or turns into a flat, lifeless mop of hair. The reason for this is the change in humidity and temperature your hair encounters when travelling to new climates, as well as the dry air found in most airplanes. Your hair goes into “shock mode” when faced with a climate that is dramatically different than the one at home, so the key is to make sure to supplement your hair with various hair care products specifically designed to keep your hair full of nutrition and moisture. Your best bet is with Sutra’s Hair Cocktail, which is loaded with moisturizing oils, vitamins, and omega acids that prevent frizzy flyaways and overall helps to prevent your hair from freaking out!
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Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s about that time to prep your warm weather looks. While most of your focus might be on your clothes, no good summer outfit is complete without a matching summer haircut! Try out a couple of these hairstyles to complete your summer style.
Wavy Bun
In the middle of the summer, there’s no better feeling than being able to tie your hair back and let some nice breezy air cool your face. While you could simply tie your hair into a cute bun, add some summer style by giving your ends some wavy beach action. Section part of your hair into a bun, leaving a nice amount of hair towards the back that you can work your magic on. Using a flat iron like Sutra’s IR2 Ionic Infrared Flat Iron, clasp sections of your hair, starting at the root, and gently twist your hand in each direction, working your way down to the ends.
Massive Summer Waves
Take the classic beachy wave look to the next level by aiming for serious volume. Starting with damp hair, apply a volumizing product like Sutra’s Rejuvenating Hair Serum, then let your hair air dry. Once dry, bust out a large-barreled hair waver like Sutra’s Interchangeable Waver and clasp sections of your hair, moving from root to tip. You’ll be shocked at the amount of volume your waves will have!
Beachy Curls
Building off of the classic wavy summer look, add a bit more character to your waves by adding a bit more curling action. Working with casual, air-dried hair, lightly curl from root to tip with a curling wand like Sutra’s Styling Wand. Don’t rotate too much, as to avoid a more traditional curly look, but just casually wave the wand through your hair, leaving a fun, tussled look to your curls.
Air Dry It
We’ve mentioned air drying a few times, and few styling techniques are better at giving you that sort of natural, care-free look than letting your hair dry after the shower and settle into its natural texture. However, air drying has its downsides, and the biggest one is how inviting this technique is for flyaways! After showering, let your hair dry completely, and then apply a lightweight product such as Sutra’s Hair Cocktail to help tame flyaways and also boost the natural shine of your hair.
Curly Ponytail
For a look that’s equal parts casual and trendy, add a bit of flair to your usual ponytail. After tying your hair back as you normally would, grab your trusty curling iron (we can’t recommend Sutra’s Infrared Curling Iron enough!) and work on back of your ponytail, grabbing small sections of your hair and wrapping around the barrel.
Although everyone knows that applying sunscreen and avoiding over-exposure to the sun is the key to having healthy skin, did you know that the same concept applies to your hair, as well?
This may come as a surprise, but did you know that something as basic as hair brushing can have a massive impact on the overall look and health of your hair? Just as each person needs to tailor their hair care products and styling methods to fit their specific hair type, the same concept applies when it comes to brushing! Knowing which brush to use and when or how to brush your hair depending on your hair type can make all the difference. Follow these tips to make sure your brushing habits are up to par!
