Let's give a big Adorebeauty Forum welcome to our latest special guest - Jamal Hammadi, hair stylist to the stars and creator of Hamadi haircare! :clapping:

Jamal's work has been featured on the covers of British Vogue, British Elle, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, InStyle, and Allure among others. His celebrity clients include Heather Graham, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Watts, Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Franco, Sharon Stone, Eva Mendes and Drew Barrymore.

Jamal’s signature product line, Hamadi Beauty, is a line of luxurious hair products made with 100% organic essential oils and plant extracts.

Read more about Jamal (http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/brand_hamadi_about.asp)
Browse the Hamadi range (http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/brand.asp?id=197&on=suppliers)

Jamal will be our very special guest this week, answering your questions about the Hamadi products and hair in general, so fire away!

HI Kate.

Thanks what a beautiful thing...this is very cool... thanks for having me....I very jazzed to be here, and would like to help educate readers on what works for every individual's hair type.

Hi Jamal!! Great to have you here!

I have thin, straight at the top and wavy/curly at the bottom, hair. If I let it dry naturally, there is a bit of frizz and from years of straightening not all my end bits are as curly as the others. Wow... lol.. that was a mouth full! :strawberry: Oh, and my hair is dry at the ends...

I need a miracle!! What can you suggest for me??

Hi Jamal,

I want to talk Grey hairs! I am still a young and spritely soul but those darstardly greys love to pop up in my little stressed temples.

I know that it's probably stess and the tension is sucking the life out of those poor little hair follicles, but what is your advice and knowlege on grey hairs?

:shockedhair:

:hearts: Hi Sara

it happens and there really isnt much you can do about it... the most simple way is to get an eye shaddow color that matches your hair colour and paint it in.
it really works in between your colorist visits if you are hi lighting your hair just make sure the temples are lighter so when the grey starts to show up it will blend better..ultimately i have to say i love to see a women with beautiful grey hair, if the condition of her hair is healhly and not frizzy, it can be very strickingly beautiful even if you are too young.

i recommend to use products that are gentle and natural such as the Hamadi line to maintain a healthy glow.

Jamal!!! :drunk: You replied to Allison's post. Can't wait to hear your reply to mine... I want to try your haircare!!

Hi Sara


I suggest you try the Hamadi shea spray it was designed for your texture...
its great and very light it feels like a mist of evian, its very light but very effective...
it all natural and very good for your hair, it adds moisture and shine without weighing it down, its wonderful, you can spray it on wet to allow the benefits to absorb into your hair folicle, while you are styling you are conditioning...in the most gentle way, the shea butter has a natural sunscreen in it to protect your hair from the sun as well,
i love the scent too...

xoos
jamal



I have thin, straight at the top and wavy/curly at the bottom, hair. If I let it dry naturally, there is a bit of frizz and from years of straightening not all my end bits are as curly as the others. Wow... lol.. that was a mouth full! Oh, and my hair is dry at the ends...

I need a miracle!! What can you suggest for me??

Hi Jamal,

I have naturally medium blonde hair, that is long and slightly wavy. I have coloured my hair darker, lighter and everywhere in between more times than I care to mention! :question: :shockedhair:

In September last year I decided that I wanted to go back to blonde from a deep chocolate brown colour and I have slowly made that transition with my beloved hairdresser. Today I woke up and decided that I want to go dark again.

I have long, slightly wavy hair down my back.

If I do decide to make the transition again, can you recommend which products from your range would be suitable for my hair.

Additionally, I am on a food elimation diet for my allergies, so can you tell me whether your products have any wheat or dairy deritives in them?

Thanking you,


Jo

Thanks Jamal! Can't wait to try the spray... :clapping:

Jamal!!! :drunk: You replied to Allison's post. Can't wait to hear your reply to mine... I want to try your haircare!!

I mixed up your names did you get it...and no im not drunk, just tired ...
this is very new to me so i will make a few mistakes in the beginning... its fun i feel like we should be i chatting so i can do a demenstration for you over the internet...
x
jamal

Oh Wow! I haven't seen this brand before & anyone who doesn't use Sulfates in their shampoos is a hero in my book! :worship: All the products sound delicious!

The brush looks interesting. I believe that I am suppossed to be using a Boar Bristle (?) brush on my long thick curls but I feel like it just skims the edges. I have always used a plastic one with plastic bristles. I have heard some people call them Spider brushes? Is this damaging my hair? Would the wooden one be better I wonder? It looks kinda the same.

Hi Jo


It really depends on what the conditon of your hair is now, is it very dry; if it is then i suggest to go darker darker hair shows less dry ends...because of the depth...

We no not use dairy in our products check out our ingredients to familuraize your self with the brand i think you will enjoy it.. there is a list of ingredient properties you can checkout too..

i suggest using the Hamadi hair Cream and the Hamadi Pomade, if you are out at the beach i suggest using the Hamadi Shea spray its a very light moistuiring spray its great to just spray it in your hair throught the day.. its very light like a evian spray..
Hamadi Shea cream this is one is also great for medium to thick hair texture... apply to damp hair and add extra to the end to protect them from the enviroments and the harsh sunray, scrunch here and let it air dry,,, if you feel like a straighter look from the wavy look you dont have to wet your hair to go straight, but you can just apply the Hamadi Shea Cream to your dry hair and use the ionic straightner and you are now conditioning by protecting your hair with the shea moisturizing and nurishing benefits as well as a chic style... reapply as necessary to tame the frizz the the dry ends, i use the shea cream on photoshoots to separate the hair for the final finishes too, so my point it its all about a versatile product that actually works..

Hi Jo


We no not use dairy in our products check out our ingredients to familuraize your self with the brand i think you will enjoy it.. there is a list of ingredient properties you can checkout too..

if you are out at the beach i suggest using the Hamadi Shea spray it is a very light moisturizing spray
its great to just spray it in your hair throught out the day..
Hamadi Shea cream was designed for medium to thick hair texture... apply to damp or dry hair and add extra to the ends , scrunch alitte do not over scrunch to prevent frizz so stop touching once it starts to dry completely let it air dry.

if you feel like a straighter look you dont have to wet your hair to go straight, but you can just apply the Hamadi Shea Cream to your dry hair and use the ionic straightner to help condition while styling... reapply as necessary to tame the frizz on the dry ends, i use the shea cream on photoshoots to separate the hair for the final finishes too, so my point it its all about a versatile product that actually works..

best

jamal

Hi Madusa

synthetic brushes are made from nylon which are hard and can irritate your scalp nylon doesnt porect you hair as much as a natural brush does, natural bristles help distribute your natural oils from your scalp as you brush from the scalp to your ends... natural oil, moisture and sheen from the inside out...... stiff wooden bristles with wide spaced bristles such as our travel brush, makes it easy to comb through your hair, the ball tip helps to stimulate your scalp and elimates static... its all about natural... most brushs have a cushon to help protect your scalp from the heat the natural bristle is designed to keep the moisture in or help stimulate your scalp "plastic is not natural"... there for you will not get the natural benifits its like eating organic or eating preservatives you just don't get the right nutrients.

xooos

jamal

Hi Jamal,

Thanks for your time, I've had a look at your products and they sound wonderful. I was wondering if you could suggest some products/treatments for me; I have long thick hair, with a natural wave in it. I have blonde highlights in my hair and find that it is hard to keep my hair looking sleek and frizz free (especially at the back of my head, where my hair seems to puff up). Ideally I would like my hair to look smoother and less bulky (does that make sense?) Can you help me?

Hi Jamal,

Thanks for your time, I've had a look at your products and they sound wonderful. I was wondering if you could suggest some products/treatments for me; I have long thick hair, with a natural wave in it. I have blonde highlights in my hair and find that it is hard to keep my hair looking sleek and frizz free (especially at the back of my head, where my hair seems to puff up). Ideally I would like my hair to look smoother and less bulky (does that make sense?) Can you help me?


Hello,

i think it would be best if when you started to blow out your hair make sure to take sections especially in that area, take smaller sections i also recommend to use a conditioning styling cream such as the Hamadi Shea cream it was designed for your texture and it will definately help with the frizz and create smoothness, i use the Shea cream on my clients with your texture and who complain about the same issue...
stay away from products that will cause dryness, no gels or too much hair spray...
you need moisture...

i hope this helps

Best

Jamal

Thank you kindly, I look forward to trying out the Hamadi Shea cream.

Thank you kindly, I look forward to trying out the Hamadi Shea cream.

your welcome.....
keep me posted...

Hi Jamal,
My hair is wavy/curly and nearly shoulder length. It is damaged and a bit dry and quite fine.
If I wash it in the morning I put some styling serum through it (Evo liquid rollers curl balm) but it sits a bit fluffy and shapeless until about lunchtime, when it gets more definition and sits nicer.

Is there anything I can do so it gets that definition straight away, or any particular way I should apply my serum or something?

Thanks!!

Hi Jamal,

I am after some styling product advice for a guy. I have short pretty standard hair and would like something with a medium to firm hold without looking shiny or oily.

cheers

:typingb:

Well if all the other staff are asking then I can ask too :chuckle: Jamal, what should I be using for my hair? It's just past shoulder length; coloured with high lift tints so a bit damaged (lots of split ends, particularly on the wispy underneath bits); very thick with a slight natural wave, so it can go a bit boofy when the weather is humid, but can also get a bit flat on top due to the weight of all that hair.

I was thinking Lemon Mint shampoo plus the rice milk conditioner... what else do I need? :fish:

Hi Jamal,
My hair is wavy/curly and nearly shoulder length. It is damaged and a bit dry and quite fine.
If I wash it in the morning I put some styling serum through it (Evo liquid rollers curl balm) but it sits a bit fluffy and shapeless until about lunchtime, when it gets more definition and sits nicer.

Is there anything I can do so it gets that definition straight away, or any particular way I should apply my serum or something?

Thanks!!

Hello,

I recommend trying something lighter starting from the beginning of your routine
try using products that do not contain sodium lauryle sulfate, or harsh ingredients and stay away from artificial ingredients, these ingredients ultimately dry out your hair, try starting from the inside out, its about moisture and nourshing start from the ends up...when applying your styling products...

The Hamadi Honey Hair wash is for fine hair ( its our natural body pumper honey it is great for body ) if you can handle a conditioner try the hamadi rice milk conditioner,
for a styling product with conditioning and sun protection yet very light I recommnend The Hamadi shea spray its great for fine dry hair...The consistancy is like the Evian sprays.
when you are finished with your styling i always like to tease a bit of the crown not too much or too little, just for a that natural looking height at the roots it will settle perfectly and a little hair spray for that extra hold let it relax into the shape, then spray again, everyone's hair takes a minute to settle into that perfect look...
its all about the natural organic ingredient combined with a good conditioning styling product that really makes the difference from the inside out...for healthly stylish results.

keep me posted...

Best

Jamal

Hi Jamal,

I am after some styling product advice for a guy. I have short pretty standard hair and would like something with a medium to firm hold without looking shiny or oily.

cheers

:typingb:
Hello,

When I style my actor clients on shoots i love to use and (so do they) the Hamadi Shea cream it's great for that natural looking hold and your hair doesnt feel like there is any products in your hair, the smell is light and very nice..its about hold but with texture...

Let me know what you think....

Best

Jamal

Well if all the other staff are asking then I can ask too :chuckle: Jamal, what should I be using for my hair? It's just past shoulder length; coloured with high lift tints so a bit damaged (lots of split ends, particularly on the wispy underneath bits); very thick with a slight natural wave, so it can go a bit boofy when the weather is humid, but can also get a bit flat on top due to the weight of all that hair.

I was thinking Lemon Mint shampoo plus the rice milk conditioner... what else do I need? :fish:

Hi Kate,

i recommend putting the pomade on your ends for the extra moisturizing benefits adn it gives great separation with style, its great for the ends... the pomade is pure shea butter with essential onlys... its wonderful...
run the Hamadi shea cream thru your hair to tame the boofy look and of course the frizz a( you may want to use a oinc iron for those boofy days using the shea cream to protect your hair from the heat of the iron and seel in the moisture as well as creating a style i love the cream ...
the top of your hair being too flat, i say :fish: :fish: teasing is great or you may want to change another hair style to add layers to create a lighter weight and movement around the top of your hair, a bit of a tease goes a long way...

keep me posted

xooos

jamal

Hi Kate,

i recommend putting the pomade on your ends for the extra moisturizing benefits adn it gives great separation with style, its great for the ends... the pomade is pure shea butter with essential onlys... its wonderful...
run the Hamadi shea cream thru your hair to tame the boofy look and of course the frizz a( you may want to use a oinc iron for those boofy days using the shea cream to protect your hair from the heat of the iron and seel in the moisture as well as creating a style i love the cream ...
the top of your hair being too flat, i say :fish: :fish: teasing is great or you may want to change another hair style to add layers to create a lighter weight and movement around the top of your hair, a bit of a tease goes a long way...

keep me posted

xooos

jamal
I just tried some of the Shea Hair Cream (it's been rainy and humid today so FRIZZ CITY! yuck!) and holy cow - it's the best!! I just scrunched it into the ends then ran it through the upper layers... and now I have lovely wavy layers with no frizz :glee: It's not sticky or thick either. (love the smell too - like lemonade Icy Poles :) )

I'm a witness! It's true! oh, and now I feel like a lemonade icypole... :chuckle:

Hi Jamal,

I have baby fine (thinnish at scalp), bleached hair. I am always torn between volumising hair products or conditioning products for me. I recently had it all cut to a short chin length bob, and am finding that my hair is still flat at the top, but with a thicker bottom - if that makes sense, its kinda a triangle shape. My stylist recommended a straightener to make it sit smooth, but I'm ot sure whether I should get short layers at the bottom to make it look more styled???

Also,I currenty have a volmaising shampoo/conditioner and a glossing shampoo/conditioner that I alternate. When I am buying again, what in your range would you recommend??

PS Am about to give upon the hair thing and just wear it up everyday with a headband.

Hi Jamal,

I have baby fine (thinnish at scalp), bleached hair. I am always torn between volumising hair products or conditioning products for me. I recently had it all cut to a short chin length bob, and am finding that my hair is still flat at the top, but with a thicker bottom - if that makes sense, its kinda a triangle shape. My stylist recommended a straightener to make it sit smooth, but I'm ot sure whether I should get short layers at the bottom to make it look more styled???

Also,I currenty have a volmaising shampoo/conditioner and a glossing shampoo/conditioner that I alternate. When I am buying again, what in your range would you recommend??

PS Am about to give upon the hair thing and just wear it up everyday with a headband.

Hello

i recommend using very gentle products that are natural such as the Hamadi line
we have a wonderful shampoo the Hamadi Honey Soy Milk Hair wash was designed especially for fine hair, this will add abit of volume naturally for that extra lift at the roots try a bit of teasing or I like to add the shampoo to the hair as a styling product at the root,
for your ends i think the shea spray is perfect for your needs...

you may want to try to add layers, but be careful you do not over layer especialy if you have fine hair, you will have to make sure your hair person gets it, and understands how to fix your problem...
i do not recommend you straightening your hair that will ultimately really damage your hair..

i hope this helps you out...

I'm a witness! It's true! oh, and now I feel like a lemonade icypole... :chuckle:

you are smelling the lemongrass, the aromabenefits are a very nice touch
enjoy

Thank you very much for your help...buying those products as we speak!!!!:worship:

Hi there,

just wondering which hamadi prducts would be right for my hair.

I have long, dry and fine hair, but lots of it, so my hair is always voluminous (which I don't like) with natural waves. I've also got highlights.

I like my hair straight and sleek and shiny, and I use irons sometimes.

Which shampoo and products would you recommend?

cheers

marlene