Summer is the time when you can get away with testing out new hair styles and somehow (or it feels that way) get away with it, even it doesn't look that great. The styles are endless, from tousled to the summer crop to red hair dyes and finally coming full circle to loose curls, which is always a favourite.

This week, lets look at the joys and perils of trying to create the beach-esque, tousled, loose curled look in all its glory. Now, I personally have struggled over and over again with this 'tousled' or loose curls style - I either take it one step too far and end up looking like a poodle or, when I do get it perfect, the moment I step out of the door every curl drops out, leaving me looking as though I've just got out of bed.

So what are the best ways to avoid this hair styling mayhem?

Avon has the answer – new Lotus Shield Frizz Control promises to keep your barnett in check for three days, so when you do decide to tackle the rollers, curling irons or straighteners, you can rest assured that with a small amount of hair spray those curls will stay put.

America's Next Top Model, Jaslene tried it out and created stunning curls using Lotus Shield.

When it comes to actually trying out the look, Neil Weisberg has the answer. As the co-owner of the Neil George salon in Beverly Hills and, having worked with the likes of Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz, he told the Hollywood Life blog that he is totally overqualified to teach us how to go 'tousled'.

To start with, he warned women against that reflex action of covering your head with hair spray straight after styling, in the hope that the curls stay put.

"Hair looks better when it has movement," he said. "I don't like women looking too perfect or too groomed. It's not sexy."

Mr Weisburg suggested blow drying hair with a metal brush and using curling irons to create softness, but said to leave the ends free for an "edgier look".

To finish up, he told women to twist the hair in all directions to create volume and then to tip the head upside down and coat with minimal hair products, such as a few squirts of holding spray. That all sounds so simple – let's see whether it is in reality!

How easy do you find it to create this look?

Abi Redecen - Online Beauty Editor

Avon Cosmetics · Hairstyles · How to · lotus shield

In support of the Lotus Shield launch, Avon's been working with expert stylists who will show you how to achieve the season's trends and hairstyles, with easy-to-use tools and Advance Techniques products.

Meet Anthony Barrow, Avon’s Global Stylist Advisor and Haircare Expert. A five-time British Hairdresser awards finalist and editorial artist, Anthony Barrow is a regular at New York’s Fashion Week and the London Ready-to-Wear shows.

Anthony’s work has been featured in the top fashion and trade magazines. Recently he appeared on Bravo’s new television show “Make Me a Super Model” and through his work behind the chair in New York City, Anthony creates the latest looks for many high-profile and celebrity clients.

Order Lotus Shield from your local Representative or buy now. 

Introducing Anthony Barrow

Anthony said…
"It's easy to get the polished, sleek and straight look without slaving over the straighteners," and went on to say  "Lotus Shield's light-weight formula leaves hair looking moisturised and sleek, it's an essential part of my kit when I'm backstage at catwalk shows."

He understands that it can be tricky to recreate the salon professional finish, so he wanted to create a video that enables him to share his knowledge, experience and techniques he’s mastered through the years. This informative video talks you through how to achieve the prefect blow dry! Enjoy!

Anthony's Perfect Blow Dry

Top Tip on how to apply Lotus Shield
Shake well before use and then apply a ½ teaspoon or pea sized amount of product to clean, damp hair and distribute hair. For longer hair, increase product amount gradually until you experience the desired results. Style as usual with your favourite styling products. Suitable for all hair types.
 

Meet the rest of the stylists and find out how you can double your hair's volume, cleanse, build, boost and lock your look in place with Advance Techniques products. View our styling videos to get the look!

Abi Redecen - Online Beauty Editor

Anthony Barrow · Avon · Hair styles · lotus shield

The Frizz Fighters are out and about across England's 10 wettest cities today. Avon Representatives and Sales Leaders are hitting the streets in a bid to help locals combat hair frizz. Dressed in bright, orange coloured military-style outfits and carrying ‘proton-pack’ backpacks filled with Lotus Shield, they're handing out lots of Lotus Shield samples to passersby - have you spotted them?

QUOTES OFTHE DAY!

“It’s good to get everyone together and we should do it more often. It’s great to get the interest going locally, we’re changing the way people see Avon, raising the profile, it’s not just about Ding Dong anymore, people need to realise Avon has moved on and doing this helps do that. We’re all very passionate about what we’re doing here.”
Natalie – Avon Sales Manager & Frizz Buster

“I’ve even had bald men taking samples from me; I guess it must have been my charm and personality!” – or could it have been the orange coloured military outfit?
Nicola – Avon Advanced Sales Leader & Frizz Buster

Here’s some footage we took earlier of the Frizz busters in Bristol…

“I absolutely love it! I’m a hairdresser and I use it on my customers”
Hayley – Avon Sales Leader, Frizz Buster & Hairdresser

and dancing to “I gotta feelin"

Sue Simmons - Avon Divisional Sales Manager & Frizz Buster for the day said…
Today’s gone really really really well. It’s great for business. I’ve identified potential in the area – all of the Sales Leaders are really focused and it’s been good for them. This is a really nice part of the job.

Check out our blog next week as we'll be showing you how to create the perfect blow dry using Lotus Shield with Avon's Global Stylist Advisor and Haircare Expert Anthony Barrow…

Abi Redecen - Online Beauty Editor

Anthony Barrow · Bristol · Local Events · lotus shield

On Friday 2nd July, local Avon Representatives and Sales Leaders will descend across England in a bid to help locals combat hair frizz.

Avon’s ‘Frizz Freedom Fighters’ will hit the streets dressed in bright, orange coloured military-style outfits and carrying ‘proton-pack’ backpacks filled with Lotus Shield.  The team will be arming locals with free samples of Avon’s new hair care product – Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield.

England's top frizziest cities (according to Met Office rainfall data 2009):

1.     Leeds – St Johns Centre
2.     Manchester – The Arndale Shopping Centre
3.     Brighton – Churchill Square Shopping Centre
4.     Bristol – Willow Brook Centre
5.     Portsmouth – Outside Cascades Centre
6.     Liverpool – Liverpool 1, 5 Wall Street
7.     Newcastle – Newcastle City Centre
8.     Nottingham – The Broadmoor Shopping Centre
9.     Birmingham – Bullring Middle Hall
10.   London* – The Exchange Shopping Centre

Avon Sales Leader Pam Leyshon from Bristol says:
“The drizzly weather in Bristol makes my hair unmanageable so I’m really excited to give Avon’s new Lotus Shield a try. My customers can’t wait and I’m sure I’ll have a massive waiting list.”

When applied to damp hair, the breakthrough, water-resistant technology in Lotus Shield forms an invisible shield which helps block out frizz-producing moisture. The product works equally well in humid conditions when there are high levels of water vapour in the air, which causes hair strands to expand, lose shape and twist, giving hair a frizzy appearance. Trials of Lotus Shield, anticipated to be one of Avon’s bestsellers, revealed that eight out of ten** women agreed it instantly eliminated frizz for soft and smooth hair.

Check out our clever frizz calculator. Find out if you need to use Lotus Shield today.
Previous blog post with R&D videos "Finish Frizz forever with Lotus Shield".
Want some now? Contact your local Representative or buy online

Abi Redecen – Online Beauty Editor
 

*Data taken from the Met Office climate network based on 2009 rainfall records. **Based on those who expressed an opinion   

Frizzy hair · haircare tips · lotus shield

There’s an ongoing battle across the world by those of us who suffer with naturally curly or wavy hair and it’s the fight against frizz. The leathal combination of curly or wavy hair with hot styling tools or chemical treatments can lead to an unsightly birds nest - not the look any of us are after! This is such a common problem that the science bods at Avon have created an incredible new product that not only prevents the frightful frizz but smells great too.

So many of us have asked the same questions…

1. Why is my hair so frizzy?
2. How can I fight the frizz?

The great news is that as of this week, Avon’s offering you NEW Lotus Shield (part of our Advance Techniques range), it contains exclusive Lotus Shield technology which contains hydrophobic micro particles and smoothing silicones to help form an invisible shield against frizz producing humidity – just like a lotus leaf!

How it works
• Water resistant technology blocks humidity penetrating hair and ruining your look.
• Locks in natural moisturised feel of hair, sealing out unwanted style-ruining humidity.
• Repels water, moisture and humidity.
• Designed to work on all types of frizz, including humidity and friction induced frizz

How you use it
• Shake bottle well
• Apply sparingly to clean, damp hair
• Style as usual
• Can be re-applied as a finishing balm

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Avon's Research & Development

Check out the science behind Lotus Shield - see the before and after pics!

 Would you give Lotus Shield a go?

Abi Redecen - Online Beauty Editor

Avon Cosmetics · Frizzy hair · Hair styling · lotus shield

Ever spend ages styling your hair only to go outside and end up with a frizzy, unmanageable mess? Now you can have FREEDOM FROM FRIZZ!. We're thrilled to announce the launch of Avon's most effective frizz treatment ever! Lotus Shield goes on sale from Monday 28th  June. 

anti frizz · Haircare · hairstyle · lotus shield