Gail Simmons Medium Straight Dark Brunette Hairstyle


Added: 11 Jan 2016
These dark brown locks are blow-waved perfectly to add body and lift at the crown while smoothing down the front. The ends are pinched with product to give the ends a textured finish. This hairstyle is great to complement a round face and is easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

Gail Simmons goes for a voluminous Sixties-inspired ‘do here that gives her a sophisticated and sexy look. This hairstyle is ideal for showing off her oval face shape and delicate facial features. The deep side part and long bangs that have been parted to the side flatter her low forehead and keeps the focus on her eyes and cheekbones. The volume at the roots gives the rest of her ‘do body where it is needed most and prevents it from falling flat, which can be a common problem for Gail’s hair type. The jagged cut layers at the ends frame her face nicely and add a soft finish to this ‘do.

Gail has green eyes and a cool, fair skin tone making her suitable to cool brown, red and blonde tones the best. Here she has chosen a cool espresso brown shade that gives her hair a glossy finish and makes a striking contrast with her fair skin and green eyes.

Gail Simmons is a Canadian culinary expert, food writer, cookbook author, and television personality.

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Medium
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Dark Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Use your finishing products to smooth down the ends and direct your hair into place.
Products
mousse, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

A large radial brush is usually used on long straight hair types or to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 3

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 4

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.


step 6

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 7

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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