1. Begin by curling day old washed hair with 1 inch curling iron

2. Spray roots with hairspray and tease hair creating volume and fullness (the more the better!)

3. Lightly brush out curls with soft bristle brush to create waves

4. After choosing a preferred side, start a dutch braid in a downward direction. At the nape of your neck, fasten braid with an elastic band and secure end with bobby pin

5. Cover the elastic band with remaining hair and “fluff”up the edges

6. Gently pull apart the braid to give it a messy/thicker appearance. Finish with hairspray

I rocked this side wrap braid with a black jumpsuit, but what is so great about this classic hairstyle is that it looks so “hollywood glam” with just about everything! If you are local in San Francisco, and need a cut, color, or style, call the ladies at the Red Chair Salon and get ‘er done!

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Conveniently located in the middle of fashionista haven, aka Union Street, this gem is perfect if you are looking for a high end full service salon. Kristin, owner and stylist, is always bubbly and ready to listen! If there is such thing as a hair psychic, I’ve found your girl. More often times than not, Kristin knows exactly what I’m looking for in my new do, before I even know what I am looking for in my new do! A year and a half of maintenance cuts and style sessions later, I finally stepped out of my comfort zone and experimented with color. Super stoked with how it turned out, I am excited to share with you a Red Chair Salon experience!

Kristin is a firm believer in consultations. She takes her time to learn what the client wants. Afterall, the happiest clients are those with reasonable expectations and sometimes what you think you want is not possible with your hair type. Kristin uses the balayage technique to color hair. This technique is suitable for various color styles (highlights, ombre, color melt, etc.), but she finds it particularly efficient when creating an ombre (or in my case a sombre) hairstyle. “It’s all about the saturation of the strands,” says Kristin, “with an ombre or sombre color job, you want the ends to pop. By using the balayage technique, I’m able to paint the front and back of the strands.” There you have it, balayage by Kristin!

Front view sombre color

Side view sombre color

Scary before (yikes!)

Lovely after

If you’re itching for a new look, but prefer something low maintenance, a sombre hairstyle is for you. Hop to it and book an appointment online here. Don’t forget to tell Lindsey, the friendly voice on the phone, that KK and GG sent you. If you are reading the email version of this post, visit KKandGG.com for the web version as well as many other beauty posts.

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