Real Weddings: Keelin and Darren tie the knot overlooking Dingle Bay
Real Weddings: Keelin and Darren tie the knot overlooking Dingle Bay

Shayna Sappington

Let me tell you why a mother is the perfect employee
Let me tell you why a mother is the perfect employee

Dominique McMullan

I broke up with my boyfriend and now I have bangs
I broke up with my boyfriend and now I have bangs

Edaein OConnell

WIN a family pass to Emerald Park this Easter
WIN a family pass to Emerald Park this Easter

Shayna Sappington

This peaceful Victorian-era Galway home is on the market for €1.65 million
This peaceful Victorian-era Galway home is on the market for €1.65 million

Sarah Finnan

How to recreate 90s skinny brows without plucking out your eyebrows
How to recreate 90s skinny brows without plucking out your eyebrows

Holly O'Neill

A definitive guide to the very best Irish-made Easter eggs
A definitive guide to the very best Irish-made Easter eggs

Sarah Gill

Supper Club: Peanut soba noodle salad
Supper Club: Peanut soba noodle salad

Meg Walker

18 interiors finds under €50 to refresh your home this spring
18 interiors finds under €50 to refresh your home this spring

Megan Burns

This Co Meath self-build blends with its rural surroundings, and has a clean and modern interior
This Co Meath self-build blends with its rural surroundings, and has a clean and modern...

Megan Burns

Image / Editorial

International Hairstylist Michael Leong Shares His Tips


By IMAGE
27th Mar 2017
International Hairstylist Michael Leong Shares His Tips

International hairstylist Michael Leong shares his thoughts on the season’s hair update in the April issue of IMAGE magazine, on shelves nationwide now.

FEATURED IMAGE FROM THE APRIL ISSUE: Photographed by Barry McCall, styled by Sarah Rickard Lantry, hair by Michael Leong.


WHAT?S THE BEST WAY TO UPDATE YOUR HAIR FOR SUMMER?

Summer is the perfect time to update your hair, either with a new cut or colour. For longer hair, perhaps try a shorter look, like the ?lob? (shoulder-length bob), with layers and texture throughout, for low maintenance during the summer. If you have darker hair, I suggest some softer highlights to give that sun-kissed look, breaking up the deep tones of your hair. Other options are ombre? lightening or balayage – a gradual lightening from the mid-lengths to ends.

HOW CAN WE PULL OFF SHORT HAIR?

For shorter hair, which is best suited to an oval face shape, the pixie cut is on trend right now, but it’s not suitable for all face shapes. Shorter cuts also work best with straighter textured hair.

ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR HEALTHY?

Think the four Cs for healthy hair – cleanse, condition, cut and create. Always use professional home haircare products recommended by your hairstylist. Shampooing and conditioning are vital to keep hair healthy, along with cutting your hair every six to eight weeks to keep it in shape and dry ends away. Only use styling and finishing products that are necessary to create the looks, and don’t overload with products.

DO YOU HAVE A FIVE-MINUTE STYLE THAT YOU COULD TEACH US?

An easy five-minute way to create a fringe, without cutting your hair, is to pull your hair up into a ponytail on top of the crown, tie the hair but pull the ends towards the front of the forehead. Brush and distribute the hair evenly, creating a fringe look, and use a headscarf tied around the head to keep it in place.

WHO SETS THE STANDARD FOR GREAT HAIR?

I have always been a fan of Vidal Sassoon’s team for precision cutting. Daniel Galvin for colour. For session styling,
Sam McKnight, Eugene Souleiman and Luigi Murenu.


Find out more of Michael’s secrets in the April issue of IMAGE magazine, on shelves nationwide now.