So you got a new bob haircut and wondering how you can style your short hair? Our Leading Stylist, Sham Adam, aka the King of Bob haircuts, is here to demonstrate 3 easy techniques that you can DIY at home to style your short or mid length hair and create soft volumising curls.

Get ready some hair clips or rubber bands to section and secure your hair so you have a neater setting to work with. For beginners, you may want to first practise the hand movements without switching on your straightener.

VERTICAL FORWARD WAVE

For the bottom half of your hair near your face, we want to use this section to frame your face and have a slimming effect. Gather around two-inch sections and hold your straightener in a vertical position. Compress lightly, twist the straightener forward and run it through the length of your hair. The next section behind this should be curled backwards so as to create natural-looking varied waves. Alternate between forward and backward twists until you reach the middle back of your head. Repeat the same on the other side of your face. 

A precision hairstyling machine like the Dyson Corrale™ can effectively help you to achieve this swiftly and with less heat damage to your hair. Thanks to its unique flexing plates technology, your hair is neatly gathered together in alignment and heat is evenly applied through every hair strand so you do not need to redo sections repeatedly. 

VOLUMISE

Create volume at your crown area by starting close to the roots. Lift your hair and lightly twist your straightener 45º according to the parting of your hair. 

The cord-free feature of Dyson Corrale™ gives you the freedom and ease in styling. No long tangling wires in your way!

VERTICAL BACKWARD WAVE

For the top sections of your hair, we want to frame it away from your face. So after you have volumised the roots, continue gliding through while subtly twisting your straightener backwards.

The tips of the Dyson Corrale™ is cool to the touch and safe for gripping with your hands for more steadiness in gliding. 

When you are done with curling your hair, tousle it a little and you will achieve an effortlessly chic hairstyle. This versatile look can be worn both day and night. Tuck one side of your hair behind your ear for a more sophisticated charm.

Mastered this hairstyle and ready for another short hair tutorial? Here are more easy styling techniques you can learn from Dyson. 

For a hands-on experience guided by professional hairstylists, you may visit Be Salon at Millenia Walk. Opens daily 11am – 9pm.

If you haven't heard, the Pantone Colour of the Year 2018 is Ultra Violet, Pantone 18-3838. It communicates an imaginative and futuristic vision.

Image via Pantone.com

“Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets.
-Pantone Colour Institute”

It is one of our core values at Be Salon to always keep ourselves updated with the latest colour trends, not only within hairdressing, but in general design as well. As Pantone Colour Institute is well-known in forecasting global colour trends which inspires the fashion scene, we believe it is necessary to design hair colours to complement fashion.

Here are some of the most popular hair colour ideas our hairstylists' have created through inspiration from the Pantone Colour of the Year 2018.

1. Ultra Violet Balayage

Add more dimensions to the hair using a mixture of analogous colours to create an effect of richness and vibrance.

2. Tri-tone Feminine Violet

While cool violet shade creates a sense of edginess and boldness, moving the spectrum towards magenta will give a more feminine feeling. Our amazing hairstylist has chosen three different shades of purple to create soft definitions in the hair.

3. Muted Ultra Violet

Be subtle. Tone down the vibrancy to give an impression of a more sophisticated character while keeping it creative. This hair colour is also more acceptable in the office. Create a lasting impression on your clients!

4. The Ultra Match

Take your ultra violet colour up a notch by adding another colour. Blue highlights on violet is a colour combination that never goes wrong. This duo simply shouts, "COOL AND FUN!"

5. Soft Violet

This ash violet tone feels perfect for a winter holiday season. It looks extra soft and dainty when you style it with some loose curls.

6. Ultra Violet Highlights on Ash Gray

A combination of colours which portrays deep sincerity and wisdom, this creative hair colour design is absolutely suitable for strong and capable women. Very empowering!

Are you ready to get the trending 2018 Pantone colour on your hair? If you have any desired hair colour ideas in mind, feel free to drop by for a free consultation session with our hairstylists to let us help you achieve your dreams! Be Salon uses high quality hair products to take care of your mane for a healthy shine with every hair colour.

For enquiries and appointments, please call 6899 3667 or write to us here.

Hairstylist, Sham Adam, adding the final touches to complete the look.

Choosing the right salon for yourself can be difficult, but we know that finding a reliable hairstylist is even tougher. Often times customers meet hairstylists who just could not give them their desired hairstyle, who would only focus on selling products and packages, who just simply don't care. We hear these issues that has been going around the hairdressing scene for years, which is why Be Salon only recruits hairstylists who genuinely cares for the well-being of our customers.

Focused on the fine details of every haircut.

With more than 17 years experience in the hairdressing industry, Sham Adam's passion has led him to become the founder and Leading Stylist of Be Salon, heading a team of four brilliant Creative Stylists. He is the classic example of going from zero to hero, and it is largely due to his attitude in life – the determination to strive for perfection in the things he set out to achieve and an interest in lifelong learning. In his earlier days as a self-motivated budding stylist, he would save every penny to upgrade his skills at world-renowned hairdressing institutions like Vidal Sassoon London, Vidal Sassoon Shanghai and Debut Academy. Mastering the skills of haircutting, he is now often known as Singapore's King of Bob (haircuts). So for ladies who have had bad experiences with getting a short haircut and never dared to go short again, Sham is able to regain your confidence in having a chic short hair that will absolutely suit your face shape.

Throughout his career, he has made some innovations which has become customer-favourites. He developed Texture Control that is suitable for our local climate, which is a hybrid straightening and treatment solution formulated for frizzy hair types. This anti-frizz solution helps you achieve hair that feels smooth and has a naturally straight-looking effect.

Application of Texture Control solution which is formulated for Singapore weather.

The latest highly-recommended innovation by Sham is the signature treatment of Be Salon – BEspoke Keratin Care. It is a customisable hair strengthening treatment catered for different hair conditions and very effective for weak, chemically-damaged and frizzy hair.

“I like to dedicate some time listening to my clients’ hair concerns, preferences and understand their lifestyle before identifying their hair issues and attempt to solve it by customising a hairstyle or treatment program specially for them. This consultation time is very important because I believe communication is key.”

Professional Haircut by Sham Adam

“Consumers in Singapore expect good service but how many businesses really practise it? It was an eye-opener for me when I went to Japan for the first time, about three years ago. Hands down the best service ever experienced. I observed their working attitude, gestures and culture. Most of the service industry in Singapore pales in comparison. Being inspired by their attitude, I hope to introduce this into the hair industry of Singapore, which is why I train my team to always consider the whole salon experience for the clients and instill the positive values in our work.”

“I sincerely put all my heart into my work and that is how I win the trust of my clients. Along the years, we have become more like family and close friends. Because of this relationship, I would want the best for them, to take care of their hair properly. My main objective is always to improve my client’s image and thus improve their lives.”

Best known for:
• King of Bob – bob haircuts
• Texturizing Haircuts (create volume and shape for flat long hair)
• Creative Colouring
• Soft Airy Curls

Sham Adam is available at Be Salon (Millenia Walk). For enquiries and appointments, please contact us here. Follow us on Instagram for more creative works by Sham, at @besalonsg and @shammilton