Jamal Hammadi is renowned for his A-list clientele like Linda Evangelista, Eva Mendes, Drew Barrymore, Sharon Stone and Maggie Gyllenhaal. While he was in town working exclusively for Sunsilk on Alice McCall’s show, we talked with him about his vision for Alice’s show, and also how to make our hair look its very best.
RESCU: What is your vision for hair at Alice McCall’s show?
Jamal Hammadi: “It’s about a new freedom for women at Alice’s show- we were loving long locks, natural texture and plenty of shine!”
RESCU: What are your tips for getting the look created at Alice McCall’s show?
Jamal Hammadi: “For Alice’s show, we worked on a naturally textured and crimped look which worked back perfect with her ‘Accordion Girl’ SS10 range.”
How to get the look: “Set hair in tight braids and dab down with water, undo braids and spray with Sunsilk’s Addictive shine hairspray so you get that natural textural braid without looking like it’s crimped by a tool. Add a small amount of Sunsilk’s texturising wax for that beautiful added sheen, texture and separation.”
To watch Jamal at Alice McCall’s show, go to YouTube
RESCU: What’s your personal philosophy to hair styling and care?
Jamal Hammadi: “If your hair doesn’t shine it is under nourished, each hair fibre should be nourished to activate its natural shine.”
“When clients ask me for advice, I first assess their current habits: which products they use, lifestyle and diet, eating good proteins and vegetables – Vitamin E and iron are essential for glossy hair and using the right products for your hair type can make all the difference.”
RESCU: Which celebrity clients do you think have the best hair and are able to update their looks with style?
Jamal Hammadi: “There are so many but I guess anyone that has hair that represents who they are honestly. I love Carey Mulligan’s short crop and Drew Barrymore’s effortless waves- gorgeous luscious locks!”
Jamal Hammadi’s tips for great hair:
1. Start with a great cut – take care of the ends of your hair for healthy shine.
2. A clean scalp ensures healthy and shiny hair. Use Sunsilk Black Shine Shampoo regularly to achieve the brightest shine and deep condition hair twice a week with Sunsilk Black Shine Conditioner.
3. Be gentle when drying your hair after cleaning, the more you rough it up the more cuticles you will damage.
4. Vitamin E is vital for luscious shiny locks! It’s found in foods such as avocadoes, berries and nuts.
5. Rinse hair with cold water after washing to seal the cuticles and lock in moisture and shine.
6. Use a good bristle brush rather than a comb to prevent breakage.
7. Make sure you up your iron intake. Iron will give hair a fantastic shine. I always advise my clients to eat lots of good proteins and vegetables.
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