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Kenra for Prom and Special Occasions
Long after prom has wrapped or well into the honeymoon, Volume Spray will still be getting the job done; it’s formulated to provide super hold for up to 120 hours! It also provides high humidity-resistance for up to 24 hours and wind resistance in up to 25mph gusts.
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Kenra Perfect Medium Spray 13
Clients love to bring in a pic of their favorite celebrity rockin’ a great red carpet look and ask: can you give me that look? Very often, the answer is yes. You can recreate the special occasion style in the salon, but the question is how long will it hold up out there—out in the spring wind and humidity? Unlike celebs, clients do not have a pro on hand ready to fix them as they arrive and again before they go on stage. Luckily, you can give them peace of mind by finishing their look with Kenra’s Volume Spray—and tucking a trial-size Volume Spray into their take-home bag.
SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Long after prom has wrapped or well into the honeymoon, Volume Spray will still be getting the job done; it’s formulated to provide super hold for up to 120 hours! It also provides high humidity-resistance for up to 24 hours and wind resistance in up to 25mph gusts. For styling assistance, Kenra also offers:
• Perfect Medium Spray 13, which imparts high shine with brush-through hold.
• Finishing Spray 26, for maximum hold with longlasting lift and style support.
• Blow-Dry Mist to decrease blow-dry time while smoothing, softening and eliminating frizz.
• Blow-Dry Serum for thermal protection, frizz control and long-lasting shine.
Trial sizes of Volume Spray, Perfect Medium Spray and Finishing Spray come in duos with one of the other full-size products.
ALL IN!
Up-styles can be a quick technique— and they’re appropriate for many hair types. Promote up-styles as versatile styling customized for clients heading out for a simple night on the town with the girls or attending a very special occasion that calls for red-carpet elegance.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Kenra professional educators and regional sales managers offer multiple product knowledge opportunities in Cosmo- Prof stores ranging from “Ask the Expert” days to in-salon demonstrations. The team will provide key product knowledge, sales planning and training on selling through all of the brand’s products. Contact your regional manager for more information.
Kenra Blow-Dry Mist
Kenra Blow-Dry Serum
"This Volume Spray style is designed for any occasion that promotes confidence and inner and outer beauty." Robb Dubre, Kenra artistic and technical director
Kenra Volume 25 Super Hold Finishing Spray
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