Resources : Hairstyling : Friseur NYC

I’m a far better researcher than content creator, and I believe in working smarter not harder. The internet is already full of great how to’s, I’ve waded through the content for you, so you can recreate or elevate your style at home.

This is a curated collection of some well done, easy to follow, styling tutorials.

Practice when you’re not in a hurry, skip the low spoon days, and well in advance of any major event.

It may feel awkward, and possibly even turn out a little funky on your first try. That’s OK!

Be Patient with yourself, it takes a bit of practice to learn any new skill.

I recommend watching through the tutorials first, then going back following along, pause as needed.

Contents:

Build Your Tool Kit

Blow Dryer

+Multiple Heat & Speed Settings +Nozzle +Diffuser Min Watt 1875

Flat Iron

+Multiple Heat Settings +Friction Free plates with slightly rounded edge. (a right angle edge can crimp hair)

Curling Iron

+Multiple Heat Settings +Friction Free barrel

Round Brush

+Medium- Large size +Metal Barrel for Volume/Control

Velcro Rollers

+Medium/Large/Extra Large (longer hair use larger rollers, curlier or fuller set size down)

Little Bits & Bobs

+Sectioning Clips +Hair Ties +Bobby Pins +Accessories (headbands, scarves, ornamental/floral pins and clips)

Tips

Photo of hands holding hair styling tools.

Always use a heat protectant when blow drying or ironing
Blow dry without brush until 80-90% dry to avoid stretching the hair when it’s most elastic
Pick one heat styling method/ per day(ish) either blow dry or air dry and iron (ideally)

Tutorials

Please note I do not endorse the products used, they’re not what I use, or am familiar with.

My next project is products recommendations by style.

Natural Waves & Curls

Beginner

Curly Hair : Quick Tips

I love this “Curl Math”

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nIDVYqdfMmY

Beginner

8 Tips for Curly Hair : JVN

Curl Basics

Beginner

How to Diffuse Curls

The same principals apply to air drying curls, just skip the heat, and do not disturb until dry. You can also air dry until 70% or so and speed it up the rest of the way with the diffuser.

* I do not recommend leaving your hair wet for extended periods. The “longest” you should let your hair stay wet is ideally just a few hours; it’s also best to try to dry your hair completely before going to sleep to minimize the risk of breakage and scalp irritation from prolonged wetness.

Blowouts

Beginner

Quick & Easy Daily Blowout: JVN

Easy to follow beginner round brush lesson.

Beginner

3 Blowout Techniques

This shows the main round brushing methods. The last one is my personal favorite, although I use a medium round brush for a deeper wave.

Texture & Volume with an Iron &/or Rollers

Beginner

Flat Iron Waves : Long Hair

This is a great “class” on Curling or Waving hair with a flat iron.

Beginner

Flat Iron Waves : Shoulder Length Hair

This person uses a flat iron to create beach waves on themself, so you get a better idea of DIY.

Confident Beginner

Flat Iron Curls : Long Hair

This person creates a stronger fluffier curl than the previous videos, using a flat iron.

Confident Beginner

Curling Iron + Velcro Rollers : Long Hair

This is a wonderful way to create volume, think 90’s super model blowout. You can also skip the curling iron and fluff up dry hair just using the velcro rollers and heat.