Nail the double ponytail trick, curl from the middle and use a toothbrush to tame flyaways: Hairstylist, 26, with a year-long waiting list shares her top tips for getting luscious locks

  • Sydney-based hairdresser Janet Nguyen is a popular colourist
  • There are more than 120 people waiting to have their hair cut and styled by her
  • She's passionate about unicorn hair and creating greyish pastel tones 
  • She shared her top tips for getting luscious locks with FEMAIL 

By Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia

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Janet Nguyen is a Sydney-based hairstylist with a serious flair for cutting and colouring manes.

Working independently under her label Love Is In The Hair the 26-year-old is so popular there are more than 120 people waiting to have their hair cut and styled by her.

And with a head of hair that would make many women envious herself, Janet is in prime position to share her knowledge. 

Here she shares her story and her top tips with FEMAIL.

Janet Nguyen, 26, (pictured) operates under her own label Love Is In The Hair and has a year-long waitlist of clientele 

Janet Nguyen, 26, (pictured) operates under her own label Love Is In The Hair and has a year-long waitlist of clientele 

The Sydney-based hairdresser creates vibrant colours like no other (here she used Brite Organix products to achieve a unicorn mane)

The Sydney-based hairdresser creates vibrant colours like no other (here she used Brite Organix products to achieve a unicorn mane)

Janet uses Instagram as a way of sharing her portfolio posted an image stating she was seeking new clients late last year only to close it moments later as hundreds of requests streamed through. 

'My waitlist is absolutely crazy. I have an assistant who helps me with my emails. At the moment there are at least 120 people on the waitlist,' the hairstylist told FEMAIL. 

But her career is something she's always continuing to learn about. 

'I'm still going to other hair classes. I'm always updating my hair skills. The more you can educate yourself the better. Never stop learning,' she said. 

The brightest colours you've ever seen: Janet works her magic on a pastel pink ombre and turquoise hairstyle
'My waitlist is absolutely crazy. I have an assistant who helps me with my emails. At the moment there are at least 120 people on the waitlist

The brightest colours you've ever seen: Janet works her magic on a pastel pink ombre and turquoise hairstyle

'My waitlist is absolutely crazy. I have an assistant who helps me with my emails. At the moment there are at least 120 people on the waitlist,' she said

'My waitlist is absolutely crazy. I have an assistant who helps me with my emails. At the moment there are at least 120 people on the waitlist,' she said

For someone who spends each and everyday behind the blow dryer, Janet knows a thing or two about maintaining your hair - particularly when it comes to curling.

'When curling your hair with a curling iron start from the middle, not the ends of your hair. That way your curls will last way longer,' she said.

If you're looking to create a classy updo try the 'double ponytail trick', Janet said.

Janet experiments on her own hair using a vast array of colours (pictured here with a muted pink tone)

Janet experiments on her own hair using a vast array of colours (pictured here with a muted pink tone)

Tricks of the trade: 'Flyaway hair strands can be pushed down by spraying a toothbrush with hairspray and combing them. They'll stay in place all day,' she said
To de-frizz your whole head try the fresh out of the shower towel technique

Tricks of the trade: 'Flyaway hair strands can be pushed down by spraying a toothbrush with hairspray and combing them. They'll stay in place all day,' she said

The trick involves tying a high ponytail up with half of your hair and using the remaining strands underneath to tie a second ponytail. They need to be quite close together for this to work.

Then secure a hair band around both ponytails and pull them together. The result is a longer, thicker ponytail.

If you'd rather tame your strands the 26-year-old suggests incorporating a toothbrush into your routine.

'Flyaway hair strands can be pushed down by spraying a toothbrush with hairspray and combing them. They'll stay in place all day.'

To de-frizz your whole head try the fresh out of the shower towel technique.

'If you're prone to frizz dry your hair by pressing it with a towel not rubbing it,' she said

'If you're prone to frizz dry your hair by pressing it with a towel not rubbing it,' she said

How does Janet wash her hair? 'My go to product after a hair wash is the Miracle Hair Treatment by ELEVEN Australia. It's a serious must have,' she said
'Remember your hair has to be at least a level eight for it to work though

'My go to product after a hair wash is the Miracle Hair Treatment by ELEVEN Australia. It's a serious must have,' she said

'If you're prone to frizz dry your hair by pressing it with a towel not rubbing it,' she said.

As for her favourite products Janet is a keen fan of the Fanola No Yellow shampoo and the Miracle Hair Treatment by ELEVEN Australia.

'My go to shampoo for lightened hair is the Fanola No Yellow. It's the best selling out there. It really keeps your hair toned and ashy.

'Remember your hair has to be at least a level eight for it to work though.

How's that for candy floss? The Sydney hairstylist whipped up this cotton candy dream on one of her clients

How's that for candy floss? The Sydney hairstylist whipped up this cotton candy dream on one of her clients

'My go to product after a hair wash is the Miracle Hair Treatment by ELEVEN Australia. It's a serious must have. 

'It is a leave in treatment. So no need to stand there and wait in the shower. Just apply it when your hair is damp and that's it.

'It honestly leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth without the gritty feel,' she said.

You can see more of Janet's work on her Instagram account here. 

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