Live Chat with OUAI Founder Jen Atkin

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Jen Atkin, Founder of OUAI Haircare and Celebrity Hairstylist, is heading to the Beauty Insider Community on Wednesday, October 18th, to chat all things hair. Jen will be answering your questions from 2-3 pm PDT so be sure to visit this thread with a question in mind. Ask anything from how to care for chemically treated hair to tips on the best hairstyle for your face shape. 

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[lovinsyl]

Jen! hi! I was hoping you can recommend something for my dry scalp. Normally during the winter months my scalp gets overly dry and it's not cute! by the way the wave spray is amazing for my curls! 😍

[Claudiag05]

I like to use Dove Derma care scalp Dryness... It's very good for you scalp any shampoo from this brand

[lovinsyl]

never heard of that! thanks for the suggestion!

[BeautyNay]

Hi Jen, how can I get that sleek straight hair look that Kim wears? Can you tell me which products I should be using and anything else that you recommend? Thanks!

[JenAtkin]

@BeautyNay yes- i would start with the Dyson Supersonic, blowing in the direction of the cuticle with the Smoothing Nozzle. Use OUAI Matte Pomade to smooth down flyaways at the roots. Use OUAI Hair Oil from mid-shaft to ends for those super sleek strands. 

[BeautyNay]

Thank you Jen!

[jass23]

Anyway to make fine hair look healthier?

[JenAtkin]

@jass23 I would recommend regular trims (if you don't do that already). Also, use our OUAI Treatment Masque once a week on ends. You can put it in a bun while you're working out, and the heat will activate it and even condition even deeper. Some OUAI Finishing Creme on dry ends leaves a soft and healthy finish. It's like lotion for your hair.

[leslielove03]

Hi Jen! Just wondering the best products for wavy/curly hair that I like to air dry while avoiding frizz? Thanks!

[JenAtkin]

@leslielove03 Start with our Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner to really give your hair a good foundation before styling. Then follow with Wave Spray on damp hair. Once it's air dried, our Finishing Creme is the perfect solution for fighting frizz--it's like lotion for your hair. And if you have any stubborn baby hairs, use some Matte Pomade on a toothbrush to help smooth down. 

[aliahish]

what was your inspiration to start a hair line?

[jaynguyen]

Hi Jen! I am wanting to get bangs and wanted your opinion on the best bang style for a heart shaped face. Thanks!!

[JenAtkin]

@jaynguyen I would do curtain bangs- Brigette Bardot is the inspo! Shorter in the center and longer on the edges.

[Sarahangie]

Any tips for wavy hair? Btw love you jen!! 🙂

[JenAtkin]

@Sarahangie Wave Spray will be your new BFF. Use it to prep on damp hair and it will help define your waves without drying them out. Finish it off with a little Texturizing Hairspray and Matte Pomade on the ends to give it that piecey, lived in look.

[JenAtkin]

Hi guys! 

Super excited to chat with everyone today. Send me your Qs and let's get OUAISTED!

xx

Jen

[CaitlinXLong]

What’s your suggestions to help with frizz?

[JenAtkin]

@CaitlinXLong Definitely the OUAI Hair Oil on damp or dry hair (use from mid-shaft to ends). You should also try our leave-in conditioner- OUAI Smooth Spray- before you blow dry. Our OUAI Smooth Shampoo + Conditioner are great for taming frizz too.

[Anonymous]

Just purchased the rose oil for the hair & body. For fine hair I tend to end up super oily. Is this a product to use daily or more like weekly?

[JenAtkin]

@Anonymous I would make sure you only use the OUAI Rose Hair and Body Oil from mid-shaft to ends. Not near your roots, or it will make you oily. It's best to work in hair that's damp, if you're finer.

[Anonymous]

How often do you recommend trimming straight hair?