Steven Waldman
Professional Hair Stylist
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Co-authored Articles (28)
How to
Use Bendy Rollers
Foam bendy rollers are a low-cost, low-effort, and no-heat solution to creating beautiful curls. Great for fine or thick hair and medium to long lengths, bendy rollers can give you tight ringlets or a loose beachy wave. ...
How to
Fix Purple Hair from Toner
Purple toner is a life-saver when you need to get rid of those pesky yellow tones in your blonde hair, but using too much can cause another problem—purple hair! This is very common and, in most cases, it’s super easy...
How to
Gel Your Hair
Hair gel is one of the oldest styling products around, and can be used to create styles that range from slicked-back to messy and spiky. Applying gel isn't difficult, when you have your ideal hair style in mind. Whether ...
How to
Use a Banana Clip
A banana clip is a simple plastic hair clip that helps pull your hair back and secure it in place. You can use a clip to create a variety of styles, including a classy ponytail, a curly updo or a 3-D braid. Banana clips ...
How to
Fade Hair Dye
Hair dye didn't turn out the way you hoped? Don't panic. You can definitely fade the dye so it's not as vibrant and intense. This article will walk you through your best options, including clarifying shampoo, salt water,...
How to
Do 70s Hair
In the 70s, styles like bigger hair and pageboy cuts were trendy. If you want 70s hair, you can experiment with a variety of different style choices to create a look that works for you. Go for a classic pageboy, big curl...
How to Sleep with a Perm (for Guys)
If you’re a guy who’s new to having a perm, here’s some good news—yes, you can sleep with a perm without completely flattening or frizzing it out. And, to help you out, we’ve listed lots of great tips for sleep...
How to
Remove Blue or Green Hair Dye from Hair Without Bleaching
While you may have enjoyed your blue or green (maybe even blue and green) hair, you've decided it's time for a change. You can always go to a salon to correct the color. However, if you prefer to fade the color yourself,...
Do Perms Damage Your Hair? Risks, Preparation, and Aftercare
If you’re tired of your hair and looking for a change, a perm might be just the service for you. With modern day perms, you can get anything from loose, beachy waves to tight ringlet curls. The chemicals used in a perm...
How to
Keep Short Hair Out of Your Face
If you have short hair, it can be tricky to keep it out of your face while still feeling put-together and stylish. Luckily there are lots of ways to keep your hair back, whether it's through a braid, bobby pins, or a hai...
How to Blow Dry & Straighten Long Bangs to the Side
How to
Curl Hair Using a Hot Air Brush
There are many ways to get big, bouncy curls, or to straighten your naturally curly locks. Some of these tools include curling irons, curlers, and perms. However, using a hot air brush is one of the fastest and healthies...
How to
Read a Hair Color Chart
Hair color charts are super useful in determining what hair color you have and which one you’re trying to go for, and they’re usually arranged in a grid or numbered pattern. The first number in the color code usually...
How to
Get Curls Back After Straightening
If you straightened your hair but want your natural curls back, there are several hair care treatments and tips that can help. If your hair is damaged, you'll need to wash and dry it in a way that'll start the healing pr...
How to
Get Marilyn Monroe Curls
Retro Marilyn Monroe curls are a gorgeous style for many hair lengths. To get this classic look you only need styling products, curlers or a curling iron, and bobby pins or clips. Begin by making medium sized curls to fr...
How to
Apply Hair Wax
Hair wax can help you change your look or accentuate your hairstyle. You can use it to style your bangs, give thin hair volume, tousle your hair, and even shape facial hair. Hair wax typically works best with short or me...
Clarifying Shampoo 101: How Often to Use It & How to Get the Best Results
A clarifying shampoo is an occasional treatment that you can use to reduce build-up of hair products, oils, sebum, and dirt from your hair. While clarifying shampoo is extremely effective at combating limp or dull hair, ...
How to
Do Your Hair Like Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger is a strong and intelligent female character in Harry Potter whose hair underwent several transformations throughout the movies. Hermione was easily recognizable for her big, bushy hair in the first mov...
How to
Use Hair Straighteners on Short Hair
Having short hair doesn't mean you have to wear the same style every day—and all you need is a straightening iron to change up your look! As long as your hair is long enough to tousle, you can easily style a polished, ...
How to
Take Care of Permed Hair
Perms live up to their name once they've taken hold, and it won't take any drastic efforts to maintain your curls. That said, there are a few adjustments that are good to make for the sake of your new hairstyle. It's esp...
