Strebe - 100 perfect hair days: step-by-steps for pretty waves, braids, curls, buns, and more!

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my children, Magnolia and Indy.
May you always believe in yourselves and dream big. I love you.

First published in the United States of America in 2016
by Chronicle Books LLC.

Copyright 2015 by RotoVision SA.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available.

ISBN: 978-1-4521-4335-4 (pb)
ISBN: 978-1-4521-5403-9 (epub, mobi)

Cover designed by Anne Kenady

Publisher: Mark Searle
Editorial Director: Isheeta Mustafi
Commissioning Editor: Jacqueline Ford
Assistant Editor: Tamsin Richardson
Editor: Cath Senker
Design concept: Michelle Rowlandson
Book layout: Kate Haynes and Richard Peters
Illustrations: Jess Hibbert and Rob Brandt

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Chronicle Books LLC
680 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com

IMAGE CREDITS
Front cover (clockwise from top): Hair Jenny Strebe, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Aeni Domme, model Dorthy Ha; Hair Anthony Lunam, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Stephanie Neiheisel, model Jess Hause; Hair Jenny Strebe, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Aeni Domme, model Bailey Harris.

Back cover (from top to bottom): Hair Jenny Strebe, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Stephanie Neiheisel, model Jess Hause; Hair Jenny Strebe, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Chelsea Cooper, model Chelsea Cooper; Hair Genevieve Reber, photography Tiffany Egbert, makeup Stephanie Neiheisel, model Amanda Shearer.

I have been a professional hairstylist for fifteen years, including six years as the educational director at a popular salon franchise. In that time, my work has been seen on TV and on the runway. I launched the blog Confessions of a Hairstylist because I loved seeing how good hair can inspire confidence in and empower women. Through my simple step-by-step tutorials, I have put an end to all bad hair days.

This book teaches you how to make the best of your hair. Over the years I have cut, styled, and colored every kind of hair, from fine, flat, and oily hair to wavy, curly, frizzy, and thick hair. Now I want to share my expertise and show you how to care for your own individual hair type and choose the right tools and products to make it look fantastic.

offers one hundred different styles for you to create. I have tailored each look for specific hair types and textures. Discover new party looks, unique updos, brilliant braids, chic office styles, weekend top-knots, and many more. My goal is to help you make every day a perfect hair day.

I go all out with styles for special days when you are heading to a formal function or want to make a statementincluding unusual braids and upstyles with stunning shapes.

Each tutorial explains which hair type its best for, how the style can help overcome hair problems, and how to prepare your hair to achieve the look. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to create the style and photos demonstrate the finished result. You can do all the looks yourself but Ive noted using a symbol with two faces where it may be helpful to have a partner. Want to try a specific look in the book but dont think you have the right hair type? The tutorials have insider information on how you can fake it! Turn fine hair into a thick braid, or tame flyaway frizzy hair to produce a sleek, lustrous look.

, the Hair Spa, reveals the best hair care routines for every hair type, from washing, conditioning, and styling to problem solving and getting healthier hair. Its packed with information on selecting the top tools and products to make your hair look its very best.

So are you ready to get perfect hair? Ive shared all my trade secrets in this book. Now you too can achieve salon-worthy hair in the comfort of your own home.

Lets get started!

Jenny Strebe

BEST FOR

FINE

STRAIGHT

WAVY

This hairstyle is a variation on a low ponytailthe hair is looped into the hair elastic instead of being pulled all the way out. It is perfect for girls who have fine hair since when you pull back the hair, it actually makes the hair appear thicker. The low looped pony also works well with chemically textured, straight, and wavy hair because youll be able to see the definition of the chic loop outside the ponytail. I recommend this hairstyle if you want to be low maintenance and crave healthier hair since you dont need to use any hot tools to create this look.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Hair elastic
• Bobby pin

1. Gather all of your hair toward the nape of your neck.
2. Take a hair elastic and pull your hair through it as if you were making a normal ponytail.
3. Stop pulling your hair through when you have about 3 in (7.5 cm) of hair left out of the ponytail. This will create your loop.
4. Take the elastic and go around your loop a few times, securing it tightly. To create a more polished look, take an inch (2.5 cm) of hair left out of the loop and take this section up and over the hair elastic. Secure the ends of this section with a bobby pin to hold it in place.

Sometimes less is more, and in this case, the half-down looped pony is more! This variation is ideal for thick hair that is straight or wavy. The loop wont be too heavy because you have only half of your hair up yet it will look really dramatic. This style works best for hair that is on the straighter side because you will be able to see the loop clearly. If you have curly hair, throw some frizz control serum in your hair and use the straight hair tutorial to enjoy this look.