Michelle Breyer

Oct 21, 2024 | beautycon.com | Michelle Breyer

In the days before BCP (Before Curl Products) was available, hairsprays were stiff and sticky and smelled like Aqua Net and Final Net. I remember my bottle of Final Net, which I plastered on my blow-dried and straightened hair. My hair felt like a helmet—a fire hazard!Hairspray was developed in the 1940s by a manufacturer that originally manufactured aerosol cans for insecticides in WW2. Since then, hairsprays have evolved with new technologies, innovative ingredients, and various holds.

Aug 23, 2024 | beautycon.com | Michelle Breyer

As fall nears, many individuals feel compelled to change their hair color. This seasonal shift enables people to harmonize with autumn’s deep, cozy hues, embracing the trends and moods that accompany cooler temperatures. Whether driven by style, emotional rejuvenation, or a craving for a new beginning, altering your hair color can serve as a delightful and significant way to greet the approaching season.

Jul 26, 2024 | beautycon.com | Michelle Breyer

Fine curly hair is one of the most challenging hair types. “You’re trying to do two things to your hair that, in most cases, work against each other,’ says John Frieda, creator of the Frizz-Ease line. “You want body. But on the other hand, you don’t want to use anything that will make your hair any drier or frizzier. It’s a bit of a Catch-22 with that hair type.”Unfortunately, many body-building products contain ingredients like alcohol that dry out the hair and make it frizzier.

Jun 28, 2024 | beautycon.com | Michelle Breyer

You bought the hottest new styling product, and you’re excited about trying it. Everyone is raving about it. But it just isn’t working for you. Your waves are flat, your curls are frizzy, and your coils don’t pop. With waves, curls, and coils, the type of product, the amount, and how you apply it can make all the difference between a good hair day—frizz-free, defined curls and waves—and a bad one.

Jun 27, 2024 | beautycon.com | Michelle Breyer

When I think of the leading curl pioneers – the people who changed how we care for and think about our texture – Lorraine Massey is high on that list. When I met her more than two decades ago, I felt like I met a kindred spirit. The vivacious and passionate stylist championed the beauty and uniqueness of natural curls, encouraging people to embrace and celebrate their natural curl pattern at a time when straight hair was seen as the ideal of beauty.