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Every new student is bursting with energy and desire to be creative – after all that’s what drew them to a career in hairdressing in the first place. However, as with every craft, learning the basics brilliantly allows new hair professionals to create style perfectly. Every hair professional that ever took home the trophy at the North American Hairstyling Awards will always advise the future generation of stylists to nail the basics first.
Getting comfortable with the tools of the trade is the first port of call for learners. Just like practicing thumb motions with shears, knowing how to work the wrist while holding the brush is essential.
As the go-to all-round tool the Denman D4 9 Row Original Styler is the first line of defence in blow-outs. Learning to ‘drag’ and ‘roll’ the D4 is an essential technique. The ‘drag’ smooths or defines the section while the ‘roll’ uses the curve of the convex pin pad to create tension and control shape or volume. It’s all in the wrist so, practice makes perfect!
As an all-round tool the D4 is great for defining curls, straightening textured hair, brushing out roller sets and more. As a hairdressing student ensuring that the basics have been mastered will unleash the freedom to develop new creative techniques.
