Christmas is coming!

Christmas and the New Year’s Eve are coming and you need to be prepared! You probably know where you are going to spend these special days. Meals are already planned, the guest list already sent. You are almost ready. But have you thought about how you’re going to style your hair? If not, OC Hair Design can help you.

For this holiday season, surprise your relatives with an outstanding bun. Not a simple homemade bun but a very distinguished hairstyle and Olivier has the secret!


Recently, the famous field reporter Sonia AZAD from ABC13 chose OC Hair Design to try those famous buns. See for yourself:

Sonia Azad & Olivier Crespel

Depending on your hair type, your wishes and the expertise of a good hairstylist, the possibilities are infinite and you will look just amazing at Christmas dinner or on your New Year’s Eve party.

So, if you are still undecided, don’t hesitate anymore and schedule an appointment soon to be sure that you will draw the attention you so desire.

Olivier Crespel Hair Design
5353 West Alabama suite 101
Houston, Texas, 77056
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Find your hair type

First, you should know that every hair type is different from one person to another; in order to define what haircut to adopt, you’ll need to know what your hair type is.

There are 4 different types of hair:

- Straight

- Wavy

- Curly

- Coily

We can also divide each type into 3 categories according to their accentuation, such as light, average and strong.

1. The straight hair

Thin straight hair has no curls and usually free-falling, smooth whether they are thin or thick. For the most part of you won’t be able to curve it. If you have very thin straight hair, the goal is to add some volume to the haircut because it could easily look weighted down. This type of hair is quite easy to manage and there are many possibilities.

If you have enough volume and consistence in your hair, you will have more possibilities and be able to wave them, create nice hairstyles such as buns, UpDos, etc.

2. The wavy hair

Wavy hair types are recognizable by their slight curves but straightness near the roots and the gentle “S” shape. This type of hair is the most versatile, indeed it is easy to straighten and to curl, but the wavier the hair is, the more difficult it is to style. The main advantage of this hair type is that you can change it at will to suit your mood.

Light Wavy type

3. The curly hair

Unlike the previous hair type, the curls are well-defined, lighter and smaller. Just like the straight and wavy types, we can define here 3 pattern from light curly to very curly. The common shape is a springy and loopy “S”.

Curly hair could look amazing but can also be really annoying to style if you don’t have the right haircut and the right product. You won’t be able to wear some haircuts (for example, fringes will be difficult or impossible to be adapted to your hair). If you are fed-up of wearing your hair in a natural shape, ask for advice from a professional.

Average curly type

4. The coily hair

This is a very common hair type for Afro-American women. The coily hair type ranges from thin and fine “strands” to wiry and kinky locks and can be easily identified by “Z” shape wicks

The problem with this type of hair is it’s fragility against combing, brushing, etc. This is why you need to be very careful when you style your hair. But this unique hair type, if properly understood by the hairstylist and well-treated, can be outstanding.

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5353 West Alabama suite 101

Houston, Texas, 77056

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Why blow-drying your hair?

Blow-dry for women

A straight blow-dry will give you a very sleek effect and make your hair look hydrated without the wet effect. As you may know, this technique is a mix between drying and combing the hair at the same time, section by section.

To succeed this hairstyle, it is necessary to have a good hair dryer, the right comb, the perfect spray or serum, and of course, the right technique. For all these reasons, we definitely recommend letting a professional take care of this task in order to have to best possible result.

The straight blow-dry is more appropriate for people with thin hair. Indeed, if you already have some volume, you should prefer a wavy blow-dry.

The wavy blow-dry allows the hairstylist to have control over the style of your hair. That will enable him to give a lot of volume and movement in hair and curve as much as you want. The technique is almost the same as the straight blow-dry; combining a brush and a hair dryer, and working section by section. Except this time the hairstylist will arrange your hair in order to create waves.

Blow-dry for men

Most of people think that blow-dries are only for women, this is a fallacy. Guys, you don’t have to keep your rough haircut like in the old times. Men are now allowed by the society to take care of themselves without compromising masculinity, and this includes hair care, as well.

A blow-dry will give you volume and sleekness you couldn't reach with a classic haircut or shampoo.

Of course this technique proves to be useful for middle and long hair; if you have a really short haircut, you won’t be able to blow-dry your hair.

Olivier Crespel Hair Design
5353 West Alabama suite 101
Houston, Texas, 77056
United States

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Phone: (713) 960-0210

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Thanksgiving Hairstyle

Looking for a special hairstyle for Thanksgiving?

You probably thought about everything for the Thanksgiving holiday, where you will spend the day and the night? With who? What the menu will be? How you are going to dress? Etc.

But have you decided how you’re going to style your hair?

Whether you’ve planned spending Thanksgiving with family or friends, make an amazing entrance by showing up with an outstanding hairstyle. Surprise your relatives with a classy UpDo or Low Bun. UpDo and buns in general are really gorgeous and give a very casual look. It will give you a very elegant look without being too formal, perfect for a holiday dinner with family or friends.

For long and medium hair, you can opt for a sleek and straight hairstyle. As the weather is cooler now, this is the perfect timing to refresh your haircut with a keratin treatment to give your hair a second birth after the damages of summer and heat.

You can also choose to wear braids which always look great on special events such as the Thanksgiving holiday.

If you still don’t know how to wear your hair, come to OCHairDesign and we will be pleased to advise you and take good care of you for this special event.

In order to make sure you will be dizzying the D-day, OCHairDesign also offers professional makeup and manicure services to sublimate your look.

Olivier Crespel Hair Design

5353 West Alabama suite 101

Houston, Texas, 77056

United States

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Phone: (713) 960-0210

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The 2013 hairstyle trends: Highlights

Highlights are definitely the 2013’s trend, and everyone is heading that way, especially stars. There are different styles of highlights such as, the “Ombré hair color”, the “Bronde” (mix of Brown and Blonde), the “Balayage” or even the “Platinum”. 

The “Ombré hair color” is a great color option for brunettes. Indeed, it gives to the hairstyle some freshness and brightness. It makes a naturally sun-kissed look unlike conventional hair colors which can give a vulgar effect. See for yourself how it looks on Jessica Biel, an American actress and model.

The “Balayage” is a French hair coloring technique that enhances the highlight of a haircut and refers to the process of sweeping color onto hair with a paddle. This technic is perfect for blonde hair and will give a natural and sophisticated result. See the result on Reese Witherspoon, a famous American actress.

Another trendy hairstyle of this year is the “Platinum hair color”. If you are thinking about going platinum, there a few things that you might need to know:

• Paler skin tones look better with the platinum color, so if you have a warm skin or if you tan easily, think twice.
• Brittle and fragile hair won’t withstand the chemical process required.
• Finally, dark hair will require several visits to your favorite hairstylist.

As you may have noticed, some of these color styles have a French name (“Balayage” or “Ombré”;). So who better than a French hairstylist to master these techniques. At Olivier Crespel Hair Design, you would get the hair color you’ve always wanted.

Olivier Crespel Hair Design

5353 West Alabama suite 101

Houston, Texas, 77056

United States

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Phone: (713) 960-0210

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Clippers or Scissors?

In the world of hairstyle, it exists two ways to cut hair: clippers and scissors.

Clippers shape the haircut very roughly. Moreover, the use of clippers doesn't allow to shape precisely the haircut and the hairdresser has limited options. This tool also destroys the shape you used to have and the hair will regrow randomly.


However, the advantage of this instrument is its simplicity. Indeed its use doesn't require any qualification and it’s a good option for men’s short haircuts because it’s simple, fast and you are sure about the result.


Even if a lot of hairdressers use clippers, true hairstylists cut hair with scissors and a comb.In the hands of a great and qualified hairstylist, the possibilities are infinite. Why scissors are better than clippers?

Scissors’ haircut offers accuracy and workability. A good hairstylist will consider your request, your facial shape, your hair type and your style to give you the most harmonious hairstyle. He’ll be able to give you a very modern look which will grow with a consistent and even shape.

Olivier Crespel always uses scissors and practiced a lot during his French career. He is now really proficient and can tell you which haircut will be the best for you, considering the type of your hair, your facial shape, etc.

Olivier Crespel Hair Design

5353 West Alabama suite 101

Houston, Texas, 77056

United States

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Phone: (713) 960-0210

www.olivierhairdesign.com