How to Get Perfect Beach Waves with Rsession Tools’ Naluwaver.

Achieving the perfect beachy wave look yourself is not that hard to achieve if you have the right tools. The right tool here is the Rsession Tools Naluwaver.

The first tool of its kind, the Naluwaver was created by top hairstylists Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri, who at the time were taping two irons together to create a double barreled iron. Can you imagine? I mean, that is innovative, but I cannot imagine how hard it must have been to use.  Not as difficult to use is what they wound up creating though, the Naluwaver.

The Naluwaver is essentially two curling irons in one. Yes, two barrels on one handle.  It does take some getting used to, well, a lot of getting used to.  With only one set of hands free to style, it is hard to manage both irons with one hand.  Yes, I have two hands, but one is for holding the iron, while the other is for twisting my hair around each barrel.  I highly recommend watching the enclosed DVD before attempting to use the Naluwaver on yourself, and better yet, get a friend to help you do your hair.  Also a must, is the heat resistant glove or you will burn yourself, so do not even attempt using the tool without it.

Okay, so you have the right tool, now what do you do? Follow these steps to get the perfect beach waves.

1. Start by prepping damp hair with a thickening spray and blow dry using hands instead of a brush. Hair shouldn’t be too clean, as it will not hold a curl. If hair is damaged, spray with a thermal protecting spray before using the iron.

2. Divide hair into sections, and wrap in a figure-8 pattern around the double barrels, starting at about 2 inches from the scalp. Wear the included protective heat glove to avoid burning fingers. Hold hair for about 30-45 seconds to ensure a strong curl.

When wrapping hair around the barrels properly, it will look like the photo below.

3. Set the hair with hairspray and comb through with fingers to create desirable, messy waves.

The Naluwaver is available at rsessiontools.com, Rizzieri Salons, RickysNYC.com and all Ricky’s NYC locations for $179.99. 

Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Collection.

Carol's Daughter recently introduced a line of hair products that helps to restore everything about it. No one has perfect hair. We use chemical on it. We heat it. Just going outside can damage the hair. We need to restore it. I am changing my hair with these new products, all part of Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Collection.

I usually think that by simply using a great hair mask that I will reverse all of the damage I have done. I'm wrong. I need to work hard at nourishing and revitalizing it with all of my products. These three products are doing just that.

MONOI REPAIRING SHAMPOO - $18.00
This rich hydrating shampoo gently cleanses weak, damaged hair with a nourishing blend of Monoi Oil, Coconut and Corn-derived surfactants and Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Extract. The unique formula works to remove impurities and product build-up without stripping strands for clean, soft, strong hair.

MONOI REPAIRING CONDITIONER - $20.00
This antioxidant-rich formula penetrates distressed hair with a natural blend of Bamboo Water, Panthenol, and UV Protectors. Hair is left noticeably stronger, healthier and more resilient to future damage. $20-

MONOI REPAIRING HAIR MASK - $28.00
A powerful blend of nourishing extracts, butters and oils, this treatment mask envelops damaged hair with natural Polynesian care leaving it visibly healthier with every application. The moisture and protein-rich treatment rebuilds weak hair, fortifying it against future damage for a strong, smooth, silky finish.

All of the products are marked with the Monoi Seal, awarded to Carol’s Daughter by the Monoi Institute, the official Tahitian authority. The prestigious seal bestowed upon a select few, guarantees the quality, purity and use of authentic Monoi Oil, the coveted product of a sacred Polynesian ritual over 2,000 years old.

The products smell beautiful, and I could be addicted to them for that reason alone. More important   though, after just one use of the shampoo, conditioner and hair mask - which I left on for about an hour - my hair feels and looks like it is in better condition than it has been in a very long time.  My hair was soft, smooth, tangle free, very manageable and smooth. Oh yeah, I said that. The smoothness with the lack of dry or frizziness is amazing.

Take a look at the ingredients and how they work to restore hair and make it look beautiful:

MONOI OIL: conditions, moisturizes and protects, imparting the beautiful scent of Tiare Gardenia flowers and Haaari Coconut oil
COCONUT-DERIVED SURFACTANTS: provide a natural, non-stripping gentle cleanse
HIBISCUS EXTRACT: detangles and softens
BAMBOO WATER: rich in protein, vitamins and minerals essential for rebuilding and fortifying hair
HYDROLYZED SILK: restores balance and provides protection from future damage
PANTHENOL: reconstructs each strand and minimizes tangles

Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing Collection is exclusively available at SEPHORA stores and carolsdaughter.com.

John Frieda Precision Foam Colour.

I color my hair at home. I have for years, and looking back, I have tried many different brands and types of hair color. I have used gels, creams and the latest entry into the home hair color market - the foam. This is one of those such entries, foam, and it is actually a first in an at-home hair color for John Frieda. Introducing John Frieda Precision Foam Colour.

Precision Foam Colour boasts a full range of shades, as it includes 20. With an array of options for blondes, brunettes and redheads, the collection brings a full salon shade spectrum home. The colors were developed in conjunction with the John Frieda Creative Colour Director, and sought-after U.K. colourist, Nicola Clarke, who is responsible for some of the most iconic hair colours in Hollywood.  No mess, no drips, no stains—just gorgeous hair from every angle. Just what you want from a hair color, right?

This foam is very easy to apply. The formula spreads evenly through hair, saturating every strand completely—even the back of the head, roots and hairline. From a look at the mixture, I thought that there was not enough product to apply, but as it works into a foam through a squeeze of a bottle, there was more than enough product to more than saturate my shoulder length hair.   I left the foam on for 30 minutes to insure all of my grays were taken care of, then I rinsed, conditioned with the very hydrating conditioner that is included in the kit, and was finished. 

The result was a nice, even color.  I used a very light blonde shade, 9N, and it actually darkened my blonde shade a bit, but the color was beautiful, don't get me wrong, and very vibrant.  All of the shades can be found through their interactive online shade selector.  Just from my experience, I would suggest going a shade lighter than you normally would use, especially if you are a blonde.

Precision Foam Colour can be found at drugstores and mass retailers for $12.99.