My Gasoline Rainbow

After having my natural hair length for a while it was time to have my colour refreshed and extensions put back in. ALL types of extensions requirE CONSTANT hydration and moisture to keep them sleep,  silky and tangle free; especially through the winter months! The wet weather conditions and dry air cause static frizz and can possibly dry out your scalp as well as your natural hair and extensions. Keep in mind that your extensions do not get to benefit from the natural oils your hair produces. TIPS At bed time, plait your hair to keep from rubbing together causing static electricity and making them rough and knotty. Plait them in two so that you can brush them out in the morning leaving you with a nice ripple effect. NV Design Studio recommends a nourishing shampoo for extensions:: Redken All Soft Range - packs available $59.95 include 300ml Shampoo, 250ml Conditioner, 90ml Argan Oil +  BONUS Mini Quick Dry 18 Hairspray and Travel Size Rough Paste = $92.0...

You've seen in it the magazines with Lauren Conrad's tie dye dipped tresses and now you've seen it on the runway at MBFW so at this week's styling session with NV Design Studio we've decided to show you how to get this funky "Chalking" look at home yourself! Because of my extensions, we got in fabulous hair model Georgia to be my replacement this week.  The great thing about Chalking is the fact you can wash it out without staining your natural hair! STEP 1: You will need to grab some chalk from a craft store. Any non oil based chalk will do. STEP 2: Start with clean dry hair STEP 3: Section the area you wish to "chalk" and dampen with water   STEP 4: Select chosen coloured chalk and start rubbing sectioned area to pigment hair (an alternate method is to crush chalk up and mix with water to create a paste and paint on) STEP 5: After doing entire head with mixed/chosen colours, dry off then straighten...

With Creamfields and Splendour upon us, this is a quick and easy festival do that looks AMAZING! STEP 1: Best done with hair that hasn't been washed in a few days, if clean use mousse for texture. STEP 2: Starting with your head upside down, part hair down the centre and do two braids starting from the base of the neck to the crown - if you're talented enough to do it yourself otherwise rope in a friend. STEP 3: Secure the ends of the braids by teasing and scroll around to desired shape and location.  STYLIST: Rachael NV Design Studio 130 Scarborough Street SOUTHPORT 5528 5844 http://www.facebook.com/Nvds1

BEFORE After having my previous extensions for over 6 months, it was time for a change. A new supplier and a lighter colour to freshen my look up a little. Still loving my balayage which has now become a very strong part of my branding, Rachael the little superstar that she is, didn't disappoint with her application, and as you can see by the before and after photos, the application was FLAWLESS. AFTER Stella Brown Professional Extensions specialise in Double Sided Tape Weft Hair Extensions that are so silky smooth, the quality is exceptional !!!! To speak to the girls at NV Design Studio about getting your beautiful long hair NV Design Studio 5528 5844 130 Scarborough St, Southport 4215

STEP 1 : Start with clean damp hair and u se a small amount Redken Volumizing Mousse 04 Full Effect for volume STEP 2: Blow dry straight with round brush and smooth with GHD styler STEP 3: Start from right corner of hairline and using gel or hairspray, smooth over flyaways then pull over to left side. STEP 3   STEP 4: Start braid on an angle from right to left then continue down to end STEP 4 STYLIST:  Rachael NV Design Studio 130 Scarborough Street SOUTHPORT 5528 5844 http://www.facebook.com/Nvds1

STEP 1:  Use Redken Iron Silk 07 for heat protectant STEP 2: Use GHD Styler to straighten hair STEP 3: Tease from crown section to front hairline.  Spray with hairspray as you go for strong hold STEP 4: Smooth over the teasing (depending on how neat you want the look to be) STEP 5: Pin top panel into place to create beehive effect (see below image) Step 5 STEP 6: Braid right side section and tease end of braid to help set in place then pin to secure STEP 7: Braid left side section and continue to plait down to mid length then secure STYLIST: Rachael NV Design Studio 130 Scarborough Street SOUTHPORT 5528 5844 http://www.facebook.com/Nvds1  

Finally, "Victoria's Secret" model hair - styled by Donna STEP 1: Start with clean damp hair STEP 2: Use a dash of Redken Argan Oil 6 and Redken Hardware Sculpting Gel 16 (for those harder to style extensions) STEP 3: Blow dry using a small round brush to give your that bouncy movement STEP 4: Roll up each blow dried section into a pin curl (you can use rollers or velcros) I feel like a 1950's pin up girl STEP 5: Leave to set for 15mins or longer, then unwind.. finger rake to style and voila.... To set use hairspray and shine. Bring on the catwalk, i'm ready to swoosh.... All products available at  NV Design Studio 130 Scarborough Street, Southport 5528 5844 Available Now....

With a big night out on the town planned, the fabulous girls at NV Design Studio decided to ROCK MY WORLD and do something a little different... I tell you when they brought out the coat hanger I did get a little concerned lol... Anywhere here was the result xx STEP 1: Start with clean wet hair. Apply Redken Allsoft Argan 6 through mid to ends. STEP 2: Apply approximately 5cent piece of Redken Aerate 08 Cream Mousse through roots to mid lengths from hair line to crown to create body. STEP 3: Used Redken 12 Align through the ends to assist with straightening. STEP 4: Section top into a rectangle from crown to front hairline. STEP 5: Using a hair dryer, rough dry underneath section. STEP 6: To create volume, use a roll brush when drying. STEP 7: Repeat step 5. STEP 8: Using the large GHD Styler, straighten the back section through to the crown. STEP 9: Taking small random sections cm by cm, weave through a coat hanger to create a ...