The Blonde Boy

I’ve been putting the new Lakmé TEKNIA True Curls range through its paces and I’m loving the results 🩷

I used the full 6-step system on my beautiful curly client, working through each product to hydrate, define and enhance her natural curl pattern before finishing with the diffuser.

What I really love is how the range works with the natural curl rather than fighting it, leaving the hair feeling hydrated, soft and with so much definition without weighing the curl down.

The TEKNIA True Curls range is designed for wavy & curly hair from 2A–3C, with 4x more hydration and 89% more curl definition + frizz reduction after one application.*

And can we talk about that finish?! ✨ Look at those curls!

PUT THE SCISSORS DOWN. ✂️
First, let’s learn to COIL THE COILS. 🌀

I really believe curly hair education needs to start before we ever pick up the scissors.
First, we need to understand how to prep, hydrate and style the hair to encourage the natural texture that’s already there.

Coiling is such a fundamental part of that learning how the hair wants to move and helping bring out its natural beauty rather than fighting it.

THE PREP 🫧
Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub refreshing the scalp and removing buildup before we begin.

Oribe Eternal Curls Moisturizing Shampoo + Intense Conditioner cleansing, hydrating and softening while supporting our natural curl pattern.

THE STYLE 🌀
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream our definition. Heat-activated technology helps enhance the natural curl pattern while controlling frizz and keeping the hair soft, bouncy and touchable.

Moroccanoil Intense Smoothing Serum our frizz control and finishing layer, helping smooth medium, curly and coarse textures for up to 72 hours while adding softness and shine.

Prep the canvas. Hydrate the curl. Coil the coils. 🌀

THEN pick up the scissors. ✂️

Golden tones, serious volume and a whole lot of coil.

We started with her first haircut in 10 years, bringing the shape, movement and volume right back to life. Then added a soft, natural golden blonde to enhance those beautiful strawberry golden tones without making it look overly coloured. ✨

VIRGIN HAIR → LIVED-IN GOLDEN BLONDE ✨

A full transformation on long, thick, virgin hair.

01 - Colour
A bleachless highlift technique to create a soft, lived in golden blonde with plenty of natural dimension.

02 - Placement
Lightness through the mid-lengths and ends, keeping the root natural for a softer grow out.

03 - Haircut
A full shape-up to remove weight, add movement and bring the length back to life.

04 - Finish
Long, thick, glossy hair with a warm golden finish and a soft, effortless balayage feel.

No bleach. Just the right technique, placement and finish.

6 months of growth. One serious shape-up.

Working with his natural Type 3 curl pattern to create that perfect rounded silhouette — clean, balanced and built around the curl.

The grow-out was worth it. 🔥

New York can keep the skyline… Brisbane does the better blonde. ✈️🤍

Fresh home and straight into a full head of foils with a soft sandy golden finish. Safe to say she didn’t leave disappointed. ✨