Already knowing of the magical hands that live inside of Bond St.’s Eva Scrivo Salon, by way of our friend Cindy Barshop’s lust-worthy blowouts, I took extra special notice of Eva Scrivo’s tips, from her new book, in this month’s Allure Magazine. Since reading this past weekend, I’ve practiced what she preaches, switching hands, especially, only to get rave reviews on the goldie-locks front. Excuse me while I take my beautifully coiffed head to pick up a copy.
Grill your hairstylist. “When you choose a hairstylist, base it on a recommendation, not an online review. You never know who writes those. Find someone with a cut or color that you love, whom you identify with, and who has a similar texture. Then call and schedule a consultation. Treat it like an interview, because you’re ultimately hiring this person. You want a stylist who listens and whom you have chemistry with.”
Learn the lingo. “Educate yourself on correct hair terms. Just because you ask for layers doesn’t mean you’ll be happy with them. Show your stylist photos or illustrations, so they have a clear idea of what you want before they even start cutting.”
Get a dry-hair check. “After your stylist cuts your hair wet, make sure they blow it dry straight so that they can check the lines. Even if you want to walk out with waves, have them do it straight first to be sure the cut is right.”
Switch hands. When doing a home blowout, most women hold the dryer in their dominant hand and the brush in their weaker one. But Scrivo says that “you need the dexterity and coordination” of the stronger hand to best control the brush.
