Hair Rx

Want bangs, but don't have the guts to cut them, or the patience to grow them back out? Dr. dré has got you covered! Watch the step by step tutorial below, and find out how you can give yourself faux bangs, for those days where you just need a change!

xo | dré 

Vintage Glamour

Sometimes I wish I could travel back in time, where pin curls, pearls, and fabulousness was part of every day life, for every woman. Since I can't, I thought it fun to bring the era to me! Enjoy!

hair by Sharon Gause, Sharon's Hair Studio

photos by Sharon Gause

XOXO dré 

Behind The Scenes [ Kris Owens Benefit Fashion Show ]

The benefit fashion show, put on for Kris Owens, was a great success! I want to share some of the behind the scene photos you, as I know I promised for an update of the evening.

This beautiful model is Rashmi Joshi, and I had the pleasure of styling her hair for the show. The evening was full of me multitasking since I both styled hair, and walked the runway. 

This look that Rashmi is modeling, consists of a dress by Kimmi Designs, and a headpiece by Boring Sidney Hats and Headdresses.

Here she wears a suit by Jersey Virago Designs.

All of this was made possible by the help of my crew from Gene Juarez! Yvey Valcin does his magic on this lovely model.

And finally, my friend, Rose Park, styled my hair! Let me tell you, she did such a stellar job, that I was able to rock the EXACT same hair the next day, with no touchups! Now that's talent!

Be on the lookout for my runway look all put together!

XOXO dré

Photo courtesy Shunichi Al Hayashi and Erik Christensen 

Hair Rx

The Dr. hasn't been in for a while, so I hope you are all eager for what I'm going to share today!

Hair is like fabric. Think of your favorite "dry clean only" shirt. You wouldn't throw it in the washing machine and dryer every day! The same goes with your hair!

Your scalp produces essential oils that are good for your hair. So not only can over washing dry out your hair, but you're also stripping those essential oils away. Your scalp will then overcompensate by producing too much oil...thus an oily scalp.

If you're in the "I wash my hair every day" category and don't think you could possibly make it a day without a good shampoo, there is hope! Start with every other day. It may take 2 weeks up to a month, but your hair will adjust. I'm proof that this works, as I only shampoo 1 to 2 times a week, and have been known to stretch it out even longer!

Now I hope you didn't think that I was going to give you this info and then have no styling suggestions for you! I documented my hair for 5 days to show you examples/ideas of how I style my hair without giving it a scrub down.

Day 1~ Fresh out of the shower, applied 12 Benefits leave in conditioner and Bed Head Totally Baked to my towel dried hair. I then blew it dry, curled it with a 1 1/4" curling iron, and finished it with some Sebastian Shaper hairspray.

Day 2~ I took the same 1 1/4" curling iron, freshened up the curls around my face, and then brushed it out really well. This gave it a softer look.

 Day 3~ Today I had a pool party to attend, so I kept it casual and simply brushed my hair into a low pony, keeping my center part.

Day 4~ The night before, I put my hair into 2 braids and slept in them. Then in the morning, I undid the braids and scrunched just a little bit of Alterna Boho Waves and a bit if the Sebastian Shaper hairspray in it to give it some texture. This gave my hair a nice carefree/beachy feel.

Day 5~ Finally, I styled my hair in a top knot, my staple for summer style.

Best of wishes on giving your hair a break, and getting creative styling your hair!

XOXO Dré

Hair Rx

When warm weather hits, so do BBQs, babes in bikinis, and beachy tresses. But as sexy as long hair can be, when the sun is beating down, so is sweat from the hair in your face! Thus, I bring to you, a spin on the regular braid: the waterfall braid. It's perfect for anything from a special occasion, to a brunch with friends. You can style it to perfection and not have to bat an eye over any unwanted strands falling in your face!

Please glean freely from my video below on "how to do a waterfall braid", and scroll further down to see the finished look.

XOXO Dré

Hair Rx

If anyone out there is like me in the morning, you're constantly running late! Between showering, trying to find something fabulous to wear, and painting my face to perfection, it seems that I always spend the least amount of time styling my hair. Lucky for me, I'm a professional, so I can whip up a terrific 'do in no time! But for those without as much skill, I have a new find that will dry your hair in about one third less time (at least that was the case for me)!!

Whether your hair is crazy long, crazy thick, or you really are just crazy late, check out this spray by 12 Benefits! Besides the fact that this is a quick dry spray, here is a list of what you can expect from this product.

• Shortens blow dry time
• Protects cuticle with Moroccan argan oil
• Reduces stress on hair from brushing
• Prevents blow-dryer dry out
• Provides exquisite shine
• Moisturizes hair
• Controls frizz
• Flat iron sealer
• Prevents static
• Gives curly or hard to manage hair discipline
• Adds softness and a silky feel
• Anti-age formula keeps hair youthful

You can go to 12benefits.com to find a local retailer.

XOXO Dré