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Read Time: 2 min 1 secTop 4 Elements of 2019 Haircuts: Curtain bangs Silhouette is more of a square Less weight at the bottom, which avoids the look of a triangle Movement created by layers and the way you style Don’t freak out if you don’t know what any of this means, or how to get there, we will break it down for you!2019 is all about bringing the volume up with bobs, bangs, and layers. In this part of the series, we will break down how to rock layers versus repeating the way they were worn in the past. The last few years, the trend in hair was to have weight at the bottom of the style, creating a “triangle” in the cut and shape. In 2019 the trend is changing to have more layers starting higher which gets rid of the bulk of weight at the bottom of your cut, creating a square in the shape and lighter feel at the bottom. Face frame pieces were starting chin length and lower layers were close to the perimeter. Now it’s about framing the eyes. The perimeter, or bottom of the cut, was left very heavy. When all the weight lives near the bottom of the hair, the shape of the hair tends to stack heavy at the bottom creating a triangle effect, this pulled all the attention down. Now, layers are coming up higher which is changing the shape of the cut to a square. This has an overall lightening effect on the weight of the hair and the shape of the silhouette. The silhouette becomes more of a square look and draws the attention up giving more attention to the eyes and cheekbones. The Silhouette Becomes more Squared In longer cuts, the weight gets distributed over a bigger surface area creating more of a rectangle and all the layers redistribute the weight from the perimeter. Creating more layers in the hair allows for more movement in the style. Changing the Triangle Shape To change from the triangle shape think of removing weight from the bottom and bringing volume up! The style will naturally have more movement and body up higher in the square shape so make sure you take advantage of the volume you can create up around the eyes. Curtain bangs Curtain bangs create a frame for the eyes adding them to your style will play up the eyes. They say the eyes are the window to the soul so now you’ll have curtains to decorate the window of the soul ;) Movement Created by Layers & Styling You can create more movement through lifting and spraying BigTYME Root Lift Powder throughout to build more texture in the look, or you can create movement or curls in the look with the TYME Iron giving the look a more organic feel. In 2019 get those flirty eyes ready because they are going to get a lot more attention. To learn how we love to style this cut, click here!For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 1 min 24 sec As a parent, our responsibility is to prepare our children for the world. Some of the most valuable lessons we learn as humans are how to deal with adversity, and handle ourselves in challenging situations. Learning how to walk can be challenging but essential, just as learning how to style your hair. Learning how to style your hair is a key part of becoming who you are as a person, and will be apart of you every day of your life! (Video below) Balancing What you Want and What Your Kids Need to Develop I love watching kids learn and grow! Think about how adorable it is to watch a baby take their first steps. As parents sometimes we want things to be picture perfect when the true joy comes from watching the child succeed. When it comes to hairstyling in our house it’s balancing letting her be the person she is, which includes doing her hair her way unless she asks me for help. While watching her practice a new hairstyle, I know what result she is going to get or not get when she does certain things to her hair to try to achieve a specific style, but the beauty is when she learns and she thrives when she is doing her own hair and is proud of the outcome! Products Used Upstaged Thermal Protectant Detangler Brush TYME Iron Pro TYMELESS Repair and Shine Spray BigTYME Rootlift Powder SefieTYME Hairspray Dynamics of What I Want to do With Her Style and What She Wants out of Her Style When you are helping with their style there are so many things that are important. One big thing to consider is remembering who has the inspiration for the style. If she has a picture in her head I do everything I can to get the style she wants, but sometimes she doesn’t have anything in mind and I can take the lead. I think it’s important that we treat our kids like we would want our stylists to treat us. Sometimes we try to impose our likes and dislikes on our kids when they are a different generation than we are so they will clearly have different tastes than us. For example, my daughter loves scrunchies. I have been there, done that, but I love them on her! Let them get inspired and run with their style! When they can learn about their likes and dislikes it helps them grow into their own style. :) For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 2 min 29 sec 2019 is all about bobs, bangs, and layers. In this series, we will break down how to rock them in 2019 versus repeating the way they were worn in the past. This week we’re talking about ‘70s curtain bangs paired with long layers. Most styles are inspired from the past but evolve into a look that is new and exciting. We love to break down the style differences to help you effortlessly create the new inspired style! (Video at the end) ‘70s Do’s Curtain swag starting at the root not all over curling the ends The face frame is controlled and the volume comes from the rest of the style (created by layers or curls) Controlled curl less curl at the ends Shine in hair Heavy layers throughout not just in the face frame Softness in the look ‘70s Been There Done That Curl focused mainly on the ends this was created mostly with hot rollers Brushing back horizontally on the hair this created the feathered look Extremely heavy layers around the face and fewer layers in the back and sides Dull and tattered texture Products Used BlowTYME Hair Dryer Round Brush TYME Iron Pro BigTYME Root Lift Power SelfieTYME Hairspray Curtain Bang Styling Tips 1. Gather fringe from either side and lift them with your round brush, pulling them straight up above your head. This brush placement will help you get volume! 2. Direct the air flow to the furthest part of the brush from the scalp (just past the biggest part of the curve) to achieve maximum volume and bend! Make sure the concentrator is lined up parallel with your brush to maximize the airflow. 3. Blow-dry your bangs to each side of your part to create the swoop back “swag” of the curtain look. If the shape doesn’t last, utilize the cool shot on your blow dryer to cool the heated section to solidify shape! Where hair cools is where it stays ;) Long Layer Styling Tips 4. Start with dry hair: *make sure you understand how to blow dry so you can keep the shine in your hair.* (Click here for blow-dry hacks) This will ensure that you are keeping your hair healthy and maintaining the softness in the look when you curl. 5. The ‘70s style was mostly created by rolling the hair back with either an iron or a roller set. We are creating a “lean back curl” for this style, so it will be an open curl, creating a lot of movement. (Click here to learn how to create lean back curls) 6. Curling from top to bottom of the hair strand with the TYME Iron allows you to control the look of the curl, and you don’t have to compensate for layers in the same way as when we were curling from the bottom up. Take big sections, and allow your curl to cool in place and drop down the ends of the curl so they don’t wing out. 7. For added volume and a more defined look, you can shape the heavily layered pieces. Making sure to draw down the ends to avoid the feathered look!Finishing Touches Lift hair and spray volumizing powder throughout the style to keep the volume and separation in the hair Massage the product throughout to distribute the product and disturb the look Pinch the center part above the eyebrows and close to the scalp to set in the shape by spraying with SelfieTYME. Hold the shape until the hairspray is either dry or close to it! Where hairspray dries is where it stays ;) Spray SelfieTYME as needed to solidify the shape and keep the style in place For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 1 min 11 sec2019 is all about bobs, bangs, and layers. In this series, we will break down how to rock them in 2019 versus repeating the way they were worn in the past. We're starting with Bob. Bob, meet 2019! Here’s how you will be worn this year versus how you were styled in the past. (Video tutorial at the end) Bob Do’s: Keep the style looking organic Wear it messy all over and refined in the front Wear a center part Feel free to have lift when parting on the side Beachy waves with any part Long bob Bob’s Been There Done That: Hard side part with no lift and perfect bangs Stacked A line (replaced by a textured undercut) It’s a slight but huge difference 1. It’s so key to not overthink or worry about matching every curl perfectly. Let them look organic because this will just add to the laid back allure of this style!2. Create a “lean back curl” to avoid over curling. This is a technique we use when creating a beach wave or loose curl with the TYME Iron. We aren’t going for Shirley Temple or early 2000’s prom with this style ;) To learn how, click here. 3. Make sure the ends are styled down to the floor and not up toward the ceiling. (This avoids the Carol Brady style) 4. Breaking up your curls helps make them look less “prom” and more organic and soft.5. Use a product throughout your mid shaft and ends like SelfieTYME Hairspray or BigTYME Root Lift Power to create a more disheveled look. 6. Finalize your face frame by controlling the pieces. This allows the style to have the messy flirty feel and still allows for the #girlboss finished look! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 1 min 29 sec Maintaining moisture in your hair is one of the most important factors when addressing your hair health and integrity. Top 3 tips for maintaining moisture in your hair: Nourish the hair to maintain a healthy cuticle layer Blow dry the right amount Use loose tension while curling, rather than squeezing the shape into it Products that maintain moisture protect your hair’s integrity. Keep your cuticle layer healthy to lock in moisture and keep the hair strand strong. Pregame Shampoo is packed with proteins, and those proteins make your hair stronger by repairing the outer cuticle layer. Your scalp also produces natural oils to protect your hair. Finding the right shampoo and conditioner that cleanse your hair but are gentle enough to keep the benefits of your body’s natural nourishment is vital. One way this is done is through sulfate-free shampoos. When your hair maintains moisture your scalp produces less oil, and your hair will have less tendency to hang on to unnecessary water. As a result, your hair will be full of life, dry faster and have a healthy shine. Blow dry the right amount. This is integral to your hair maintaining health. When your hair is blow-dried the right amount, the hair will shine. When it’s over-dried, it will lose its shine. The good news is, every time you wash your hair, you get a chance to maintain moisture. Start drying at the root and work your way out, finishing at the ends of your hair. Be sure to watch that the shine is still there when you’re done blow drying. It is possible to keep hair healthy when using heat--as long as you pay attention to the shine in your hair. When we designed the iron, we paid particular attention to how perfectly the plates line up together. Because the plates line up, it allows for even heat on the hair which enables you to use less pressure as you glide down the hair. Most irons have a gap in the plates which requires you to squeeze the plates together, and in essence, squeeze the moisture out of your hair. We like to think of it more like shaping the curl with the plates only touching your hair, not each other, rather than squeezing the shape into the hair. For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest.

Finally, the seasons are changing from winter to spring which is inspiring us to create all the beach wave styles! We love the effortless look of beach waves on short, medium, and long hair. This is also a style you can create if you have fine or coarse hair! In this post, we’ll cover all the common elements regardless of hair type or length to create your dreamy, beachy style and give you tips for your specific hair type and length!       Scroll to the bottom of the post for video tutorials for short and long hair. Regardless of hair length, there are similarities on how this look is created. It is important to make sure your hair is prepped for heating with a thermal protectant and brushed out for even heating. Here are the step-by-step instructions no matter what hair type you have: One: Start with towel-dried hair and apply Limitless Universal Spray in damp hair to create grip and hold and to show definition in curls. Two: Brush through hair and air dry or blow dry, whichever you prefer. Three: Take big, vertical sections and make loose undefined curls. (If you’re looking for a basic how-to for the TYME Iron, click here.) Four: Alternate curls for a more disheveled look. Five: Leave out a couple of inches at the ends. This is the #1 difference between regular curls and beach waves! Six: If your curls ended up too curly, tug on curls after they're formed to loosen while the hair strand is still warm. Seven: Don’t be afraid to vary the curl by changing angles. Eight: Lift sections and spray SelfieTYME Hairspray to create a shattered look.     Tips: For short hair leave the underneath section untouched. For long hair, start with the TYME Iron Pro in a horizontal position and switch to a more vertical position as you get closer to the ends to draw down the curl to keep it lean at the bottom. When drawing down the curl, don’t rotate the iron. Holding the iron vertically makes a more tunneled curl. Holding the iron horizontally makes a more open curl. We would love to see the beach waves you create! Share your photos on Instagram and tag us @tymeiron. For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Happy International Women’s Day 2019! Here at TYME, we are on a mission to empower all women to take their vision of beauty into their own hands. To provide women with the tools and resources to achieve the looks they want and not the ideals pushed onto them – without spending hours in front of the mirror. Because we shouldn’t have to sacrifice our dreams in order to look good. And in honor of International Women’s Day, we took the theme of #BalanceforBetter to heart and wanted to explore the connection between how women viewed beauty and success and the role our hair played as part of our identity. In conjunction with YouGov, we surveyed 680 U.S. women and uncovered how women felt about their hair at work, at home, and in their love life. And we were floored by what we found. 29 percent of women reported feeling empowered by having good hair. Whether air-dried or styled by hot tools, we at TYME set out to create products to help women achieve the style they want and in less time. Especially because… 20 percent of women reported crying over a haircut they didn’t like. And... 1 in 6 women would be embarrassed to go out in public if there’s something wrong with their hair 1 in 10 saying a bad hair day would keep them from going out with friends And over 1 in 3 avoiding being in pictures because of a bad hair day We want women to be confident so they can participate in their lives! Here are some key findings from the study, Confidence is in Style: Our hair has a big ‘role’ in the workplace For so long, women have been placed into two buckets – smart or beautiful. But in 2019, we want (and deserve!) to have our cake and eat it, too. Us modern women are gorgeous self-starters who aren’t looking to compromise, but rather have it all. That said, many of us live by the saying, “if you look good, you feel good” and it’s true – our outward appearance can have a positive psychological impact on our confidence and self-esteem levels and our inner confidence radiates out. Hair is one of the main ingredients to our identity – in fact over half of U.S. women (56%) said that being happy about their hair increases their self-esteem or that good hair makes them feel more positive about their day. But in the workplace, where we build our professional identity, this self-esteem is too often thrown off, impacting our performance and results in a way that we should never allow: 1 in 7 women have received a negative comment about their hair either at their workplace, from a co-worker or from a boss or manager Nearly a quarter of women report their confidence decreases on days they’re unhappy with their hair. Lack of confidence at work can impact the way people present themselves, take initiative and perform on various tasks 1 in 5 agree good hair can add credibility to a person, and in the workplace, credibility is one element that can attribute to others’ impressions 1 in 20 have even spent extra money to fix their hair at work, while another 1 in 20 would decide to cancel a job interview because of a bad hair day This in mind, feeling good about your appearance and having a positive outlook on any given day goes a long way in the workplace, truly bringing to life that, “if you look good, you feel good” mentality. In fact, a quarter (25%) of women report feeling more productive on good hair days. As advocates for the modern woman, it’s essential that we take ownership in a professional environment whether we are a boss, manager or coworker, this International Women’s Day, and every day. How to Mentally Reset There’s nothing worse than feeling off or down – especially at work. Wherever you show up, it’s important to make sure you are the best version of yourself. When you are your best self, you perform better, you’re more confident and you’re overall happier. But when those moments occur, here’s a quick fix to shake off the bad vibes – take a deep breath and try to clear your head of all thoughts. Like a mental delete button, shuffle all thoughts out until there is peace. Do this for five minutes. By mentally resetting, you’ll feel more prepared to take on situations you’re not prepared for. You’ll be confident because you are truly starting fresh without insecurities. The Pop Culture Beauty Balance Work may be a more unexpected place that hangs in the balance between how we look and feel, but pop culture is a much more obvious place that sets the definition of beauty and success. As we approach this International Women’s Day, many may claim society is more enlightened and supportive of women than before, however: Only 10 percent of women think media and pop culture representations of women are more realistic today than 5 years ago Only 7 percent think media represents a realistic depiction of women’s hair Just 13 percent admire current representation of women’s hair they see in pop culture And a mere 7 percent feel positive about the perceptions of beauty in media and pop culture With positive feelings about beauty representations in pop culture and media so low, and 22 percent of women saying hair is one of the first things they notice about models, it’s important that we create realistic ideals that we are instilling in women. It’s important to create a balance between aspirational and achievable, and advocate for women to strive to find that balance instead of having unrealistic expectations! Be Your Own Piece of the Puzzle With social media being a huge part of our everyday lives, and a source for endless inspiration, others naturally influence our decisions. But Instagram is not always what meets the eye. Extensions can cause a lot of damage and photoshop has a lot of tricks. Be yourself and embrace what you have – be your own piece of the puzzle not a copy of someone else’s. And while we can’t escape from mindless scrolling (we’re all guilty of that!), fill your feed with women achieving the unachievable. Now that is something to get inspired by. We get lost in a captured moment which can be captivating and inspiring, now reset and focus on being your piece. How do you apply that inspiration to be the best you you can be? How Loved Ones Can Make or Break Our Hair Identity… And How to Stop It We have the biggest impact on our thoughts, feelings and decisions and next are the people closest to us: loved ones. If they believe we can do and be anything, generally, we do too. But the opposite can be true as well. In fact, when it comes to hair: 39 percent of women have received a negative comment about their hair from a family member 1 in 6 women (16%) have received a negative comment about their hair from their significant other and Moreover, roughly 1 in 8 (13%) agree that negative opinions have indeed prompted them to change or fix their hair and Another 1 in 8 (13%) report things their significant other has said made them change their hair Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference Feeling down about your hair and don’t know where to start? Changing something small, such as where you part your hair, feels minor but can make all the difference – without even getting a haircut. And the benefits are substantial: immediate volume and can help your overall hair growth pattern. At the end of it all, only you can choose which comments you let affect you and you are the biggest influencer in your life, so if something resonates with you take action and move forward with confidence! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Need some hair inspo for your next date night?! We've got you covered with this fun, flirty half-ponytail you can wear for your next night out with the girls or that special someone. ❤️ Using a paddle brush, brush the top section of hair from above the ears to the crown of your head back, and tie off with an elastic. The thicker the elastic, the more height you can get. You’ll want the top section to be secured tightly, so the hair will be lifted off your scalp and have more volume. Grab a piece of hair from the bottom of your top section within the elastic and wrap around your elastic to hide elastic and lift your half-pony. Use a bobby pin to secure wrapped hair underneath your top section, pinning into the direction of the top section. Tighten, shape, and lift your half-pony style. Using the TYME Iron Pro, pop in a few curls until you achieve desired look. Using BigTYME Root Lift Powder, spray top section and throughout the rest of your hair for added volume and texture. Spraying underneath the pony and “padding” underneath your hair using your fingers will give it more fullness. Padding is like teasing or backcombing, but a softer version, using root lift powder and your fingers. Adjust curls and place all hair where desired before using SelfieTYME Hairspray. Using SelfieTYME Hairspray, spray any baby hairs or flyaways in top section and use the side of the can to smooth it out. Spray throughout the rest of the style as desired. Remember, this hairspray is buildable! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

If you are experiencing a burnt hair smell when heat styling, you are likely pulling too much moisture from your hair. Here are a few causes and some tips on how to prevent that burnt hair smell: Over-drying your hair- When you dry your hair properly it will be laying smooth and will maintain its shine. You don’t want to curl or straighten your hair when it is damp though, either:) Some signs that your hair is being overdried are, for example, if you think of a leaf and how it gets brittle. When a leaf is healthy and hydrated, it feels nourished and not brittle. It is shiny and not dull. It happens in much the same way if you think of your scalp as being the stem, the closer to the stem, the more hydrated it is. The ends, or the further from the “stem,” the easier it gets dry and dehydrated. It helps to dry the top half of your hair first so you aren’t over-drying the ends. Your shampoo and conditioner routine not restoring moisture- Pregame Shampoo and Showoff Conditioner, or the Power Couple, which we like to call it, are sulfate-free and use less surfactants which is more gentle on your hair. Our approach to hydrating your hair is to keep the cuticle layer healthy, which locks in your hair’s moisture and keeps each strand strong. Using the right type, and right amount of thermal protectant can sometimes help if everything else is good. Upstaged Thermal Protectantprotects hair up to 300C or 572F. It can be applied to damp hair before blow drying or to dry hair before curling. Distribute through your hair and allow to dry before curling or straightening. Using too high of heat for your hair type- If you have a styling tool with an adjustable temperature setting, use the lowest temp for your hair type which still allows you to get the result you are looking for. Going too slow while curling- There is a fine line between going too fast or too slow. If you glide down the hair strand too fast, you are going to shock the cuticle and cause frizz, but if you are traveling too slow down the hair strand, you can cause damage by overheating your hair which will remove too much moisture from your hair. Using too much tension or pressure when you curl- When you use too much tension, or squeeze the iron too tightly, you are causing too much stress on your hair. Using an oil before you curl- If you use any oils on your hair, they should be applied after you straighten or curl. Join us for Facebook Live every Wednesday at 12pm CST. Jacynda talks about hair tips and answers questions live! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.