STEP 1
Separate hair into two equal sections at the back of the head. Fishtail braiding requires only two sections (not three, like a classic or French braid).

STEP 2
Start the fishtail braid by holding the right section with your right hand. Then, using your left hand, pick up a small chunk (a half-inch) of hair from the outside of the left section and cross it over to theinside of the right section.

(Hint: Try picking the hair up from the area near the base of your ear. It’s important to pull sections from underneath when you cross over to get that scaly look.)

STEP 3

Repeat on the other side: Hold the left section in your left hand. Use your right hand to pick up a half-inch of hair from the outer right section and cross it over to the inside of the left section.

STEP 4
Continue adding small sections and crossing them over until you reach the ends of your hair, and secure with an elastic. Pull on the braid a bit to loosen it.

And don’t worry if layers start to fall out of the braid, it gives the look a pretty, effortless feel. Don’t put pressure on yourself to make it perfect. If there’s a bump or a knot, leave it.

Try it at home today or book a StyleMe appointment and let our professional stylist do the work for you. 904-853-6222

  braids BRAIDS and more BRAIDS!! From fishtail to waterfall and everything in between!

For those of you whose hair might be a little too thick or heavy to get that bouncy high pony the side pony is a perfect solution! Just gather the hair to the side of your nape and tease the base to give an extra umph.

 Extreme long hair can take hours to dry so it is always good to have a super glam look that can be done in a matter of minutes when you’re in a time crunch! Tease the crown of your head to give extra body and tie hair at the nape of the neck. Begin to twist the hair until it begins to twist unto itself giving you this beautifully simple and elegant knot bun!

1. Discover the RIGHT products! A natural wave or “kink” can transform into gorgeous locks or end up looking like the worst, the frizziest the most shapeless mess ever, all depending on the shampoo and most importantly, the conditioner you use.

2. Find the RIGHT cut! Our skillful Cortello team can give you that perfect cut thus enabling you to get the best out of your natural hair texture and fall in love with it! But, here’s the interesting part – YOU have to play the lead role! Allow your hair to dry naturally, put it up in a ponytail and let your stylist see what you see. Say, “I like this” but “I don’t like that”, “I want this” but “I would like to avoid that”. Ask him/her to cut a style that’s easy to maintain, looks good on you and allows you to feel beautiful even without a flat/curling iron. Give it a shot- you’ll be surprised to know that many stylists out there prefer natural hair textures and are more than happy to help their customers ditch old styles and habits.

3. Most importantly, CARE FOR YOUR HAIR! Damaged hair poufs, frizzes and looks very bad so you can’t just wash and let dry – you have to straighten it, curl it and apply a lot of products. The solution? Chop everything you can’t repair, start experimenting with conditioning masks (like those found in Moroccan Oil or Kerastase lines), adopt healthy eating habits and invest in a few popular products for damaged hair. Love your hair and it will love you back. Go natural and ditch those unnecessary chemicals and heat. It can be a wonderful experience!

Wisdom: Use some form of heat protectant like Kerastase nutri thermique, pretty please!!!

I’d only add one tip: Make sure to put quite a bit of frizz cream in your hair the day you want to braid it. Kerastase Oleo-Relax Line would be perfect.  The only thing that ruins a look like this is unruly flyaways. Oh, and a warning: This one takes a little bit of arm power—you spend so much time weaving that your biceps can get tired. So eat your Wheaties, kids or call and book a StyleMe Up appointment and let our stylist do the work for you. 904-853-6222

Hair care seems like it should be simple. But as you age, so does your hair. Over time, your hair becomes less dense. Individual strands get thinner and break more easily. Sunlight, climate, and pollution also can take a toll.  And the way you style your hair – blow drying, coloring, overusing gels – can damage your hair.  Everyone knows that, here at Cortello Salon, we are all Karestase fanatics and they have yet again made us happy when it comes to their line called Age Premium, designed to infuse new life into mature hair. Age Premium incorporates three new technologies that will nourish the hair and replenish it with essential minerals and protective agents and even treats the scalp. Even if you at all suffer from thin-hair or just abuse from years of color treatments and heat damage this could be worth a try. Stop into Cortello Salon, your one stop shop for all your hair and Kerastase needs!!

Anyone who has ever been in Cortello Salon before knows just how much we love KERASTASE products and that goes the same for the Kerastase Nutrients lines for anti-hair loss or for mature hair. Supplements are a great way to keep hair looking lustrous from the inside, out and these Kerastase supplements are a perfect addition to your normal haircare routine. A daily dose helps to improve the quality and texture of your hair. We sell these supplements in various sizes for your convenience so stop by Cortello and pick out some vitamins best suited for you.