A consequence of our self-isolated surroundings, society has looked
largely to film, television and TikTok to predict the top trends this
past year. One of the biggest movements from the likes of Netflix has
surrounded Regencycore — popularised by the hit Shonda Rhimes show
Bridgerton. Drawing over 60 million fans for its 2020 Christmas Day
release, the show has since been the inspiration for countless memes and
fashion orchestration. Ultimately, a nostalgic aesthetic movement,
Regencycore is named after Britain’s 19th century Regency Era — a time
of opulence, developing culture, gossip and gloss.
Don’t worry, achieving a salon-worthy blow-dry from the comforts of your own bathroom is much easier than you remember.
Over the past year, we’ve championed tasks we never thought we’d have to conquer. From menial ones like learning how to churn out sourdough loaves and banana bread to the more advanced challenges of working from home, figuring out homeschooling, or learning to live an isolated, albeit more cozy, life from our own personal shelters.
In this time, we’ve picked up a few skills, learned to practice patience, and embraced a new version of ourselves. Just around the bend, full social calendars, summer holidays, and date nights are in sight, and with that comes the chance to emerge with a brand new style. For some, it might be like riding a bike again. Yet for others, who are dusting off blow dryers and fishing out round brushes from the depths of drawers, a refresher is desperately needed. Arming you with expert secrets and innovative styling products to ease the transition, we’re detailing a few of our top tips for achieving an effortless at-home blowout.
Prep Makes Perfect
Ask any pro and they’ll tell you that the perfect style starts in the shower with a deep cleanse and a great condition. If you’ve noticed a lack of volume or excessive buildup, start by giving yourself a scalp treatment with SCALP.SPA. Prior to cleansing, this two-part system will get rid of product buildup, slough off flakes, and prep the hair and scalp for the next steps.
Next, apply a WASH and RINSE that is tailored to your hair needs as well as the finish you’re looking for. Whether that is refreshing hair colour with BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH or adding volume with PLUMPING.WASH and RINSE.
Prime & Extend Your Style
We all know the time and energy that goes into creating a salon-worthy blow-dry. Sections, stylers, and clips are just the beginning as you morph your body into a pretzel to reach all angles and finish each section with body and bounce. To cut down on time spent fussing while also extending the life of your blow-dry, prime your hair with the latest from the KEVIN MURPHY BLOW.DRY range — your arms will thank you later.
BLOW.DRY: Take Your Pick
There are four unique stylers within the BLOW.DRY range — EVER.SMOOTH, EVER.BOUNCE, EVER.LIFT and EVER.THICKEN. All activated by heat, each one contains innovative ingredients chosen to cut down drying time while also extending the life, and enhancing the shape, of your blow-dry.
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