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PICTURED: STYLIST NIKKI KEPLEY AKA @CRAFT_AND_MANE

Nikki Kepley is a stylist and educator that enjoys sharing her passion for all things hair and dazzler. You volition find her spending fourth dimension with her growing family and lifelong friends when she's not fueling her love for hairdressing at Local Honey. Learn more than about her journeying as a stylist and a few meridian tips on how to intendance for loose, fine wavy and curly hair.

Q: Share how you got started in the hair industry..

A: Afterwards high school all of my friends were going to college. Similar every unmarried one of them. For some reason, I just knew that wasn't for me. Immediately later high schoolhouse I enrolled in Cosmetology school and dove head first into all things hair. I had a great experience in pilus school and felt at dwelling house in that environment. All the same, looking back, it'due south ironic how little pilus school teaches you lot about naturally curly hair. When discussing curly hair, the meat of the data was focused on relaxers and how to exercise a blow out successfully. I would love for there to be a shift in curly pilus education then others tin can exist empowered with data on how to comprehend their curls if they then choose.

Q: What are your tiptop tips for a successful wash day?

A: Wash twenty-four hours can await a trivial different for everyone and I think when you lot're new to embracing your natural wave you have to practise a fleck of experimenting with products and techniques to find what'due south correct for yous. Remember waves are a curl design, not a texture. Some waves are fine and soft while other waves tin be thick and fibroid. That's why there isn't one phenomenon product that is perfect for "all wavy people." I know we all wish it were that piece of cake! My best tip for a successful wash day is to keep to try different techniques and products till you detect a combination that makes your hair happy.

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Q: What's your advice on getting volume for loose, fine wavy hair?

A: Beingness upside downwardly! When your head is upside down you are in the best position to promote volume during styling and diffusing. Y'all tin also gently flip side to side when applying stylers for even product distribution and to promote movement while maintaining book.

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Q: What are your tips for maximum definition and curlicue clumping for wavies?

A: The first affair that pops into my mind is Squish to Condish, for sure! This stride happens after shampoo and conditioner and is washed with your head upside down. While upside down, detangle your hair with your fingers or a wide tooth comb at the most. Utilize a small amount of go out-in conditioner to your hair along with a couple handfuls of water and scrunch your hair until your frizz is gone and the waves look juicy and are clumping together. This stride prepares your waves for styling products. Afterward Squish to Condish, micro plop (gently blot your hair with a cotton fiber T-shirt or a low-cal weight cotton fiber hair towel) and employ your styling products. Remember, your head is still upside down. This is when y'all tin can gently flip your hair to i side, then the other for even production distribution. Plopping (carefully wrapping your hair) with a cotton T-Shirt or lite weight cotton hair towel, can assist expedite dry time without disrupting your wave pattern.

Q: What are your highly suggested products, tips, or techniques for combating frizz and dryness?

A: Frizz and dryness and basically the same thing. Know that when your pilus is dry out it is going to appear frizzy. Sometimes dryness can be a event of shampooing too often. (I would say shampooing everyday or every other day is "a lot") If you find yourself wanting to shampoo that often I would suggest incorporating a co wash every other time y'all utilise a lathering shampoo and so you can cut down on dryness and still be effectively cleaning your hair and scalp. Some of my favorite products for reducing frizz and dryness are, Oribe Cleansing Crème (which is a co wash), Oribe Priming Lotion Exit-In Conditioning Detangler and the Lake Shore Dry out Goods Organic Cotton T-Shirt Hair Towel (size Large.)

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Q: What products would you recommend for wavies that are great for adding wet without weighing their hair down?

A: The detangler I mentioned higher up is great, yous would just demand less if your hair is extra silky, fine or easily weighed down. Oribe likewise makes a lightweight go out -in conditioner called Supershine Lite Moisturizing Cream which is really helpful! This can be applied during Squish to Condish or on day two for added softness and shine. A great light weight gel that I've been using lately is Oribe'due south Curlicue Gloss. This is PERFECT for people who are hands weighed downwardly. It is and so light and user friendly!

What are the biggest mistakes that wavies make when caring for their pilus?

I would say the biggest fault that wavies brand when embracing their natural coil design is feeling boxed into sure methods and guidelines. Unfortunately, there isn't a one size fits all game programme for all curl types. Some people need more lather, some people demand less. Some people demand heavy products for maximum moisture and some people need calorie-free weight stylers for concord without the weight. Notice out what's all-time for you lot via trial and error and don't be miserable post-obit a set of rules merely because some said you were "supposed to." I as well want wavies to recall that curlier pilus isn't better. Waves are soft and gorgeous in their ain means! Using some special product isn't going to change your pilus into a curlier version of itself. Embrace your loose curl pattern and see the beauty in the effortless beach-y vibes you were blessed with! xoxo!

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