Hair Styling
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Mermaid Wave Styling Techniques with Rusk Educator Katie Brenner
Struggling to create Insta-worthy looks for your guests? Ready to elevate your styling game? Join RUSK Global Artistic Director Katie Brenner as she shares her expert techniques and unveils her secrets to crafting flawless, show stopping finishes. Learn her favorite RUSK product picks for achieving impeccable hold and discover how to create camera-ready styles that will have your clients coming back for every occasion. This class will leave you confident, inspired, and ready to shine!
As the Global Artistic Director for Rusk Hair Care, Katie Brenner is a visionary leader and master stylist who brings passion, creativity, and innovation to the professional hair industry. With years of experience behind the chair and on stage, Katie is dedicated to inspiring stylists worldwide through cutting-edge education, dynamic techniques, and a deep commitment to elevating the art of hair.
Katie specializes in creating modern, wearable styles and vibrant color transformations that balance technical precision with artistic expression. Her role at Rusk involves curating advanced educational programs and driving the brand's creative vision to ensure it remains at the forefront of industry trends.
Known for her approachable teaching style and collaborative spirit, Katie is committed to empowering stylists to reach their full potential while fostering a sense of community and innovation within the Rusk family.
In this session, Rusk Educator Katie Brenner demonstrates how to achieve the highly requested mermaid wave look using two different professional approaches. Katie showcases the distinct results achieved by utilizing a dedicated triple-barrel waver versus a standard flat iron, providing stylists with versatile options depending on the desired level of curl definition and the tools available at their station. A significant focus of the demonstration is the importance of proper product selection to ensure hold and longevity, specifically comparing the Rusk Thermal Flat Iron Spray for structured results against the Thermal Shine Spray for a softer, high-luster finish. Stylists will learn critical practical applications, such as the "upside-down" waver technique to prevent harsh indentation lines and the "roll-and-push" flat iron method for creating organic, modern textures. The session also emphasizes professional safety and hair integrity, teaching viewers how to monitor heat saturation manually to protect fresh color and prevent thermal damage. By mastering these diverse curling methods and incorporating heat-protective aerosols, professionals can deliver durable, customized waves that maintain their shape for days, offering a high-value service for clients with fine or hard-to-curl hair.