To Color or not to color........ that is the question......... Pregnant women want to look good too!!! And why not!? Yes, it is safe! Doctor's tell you "NO" because of 1) the smells. Pregnant women are often sensitive to smells. So ask the stylist if he/she has an "odor free" or very mild color or highlight to use on the hair. 2) Hormones DO play havoc on the body and it does show up in the hair!! SO, what used to take one way in your hair when you were not pregnant MAY NOT take the same way in your hair while you ARE pregnant. You may take longer to process. Therefore you may want to opt for highlights thru the cap to keep color off the scalp, because you may be more sensitive. OR you may want to do a demi permanent color that tones down old highlights and fades out gradually in 4-6 weeks with no lines definitely showing. The peroxide won't be so harsh on your scalp and your doctor won't be so concerned with the chemicals touching your skin that way. My Demi-permanent color doesn't have ammonia. I use Deep Shine by RUSK. It's made with Bio-Marine Therapy and give the Ultimate conditioners and shine because the colors come from sea pigments. There is virtually no odors. It's safe for anyone with breathing problems or who is with child. I, myself, have asthma; so I am extremely careful about what products I use in my shop daily!!
3) Colors used to contain metallic dyes. Some colors now contain henna. Make SURE you don't use henna! If you do, do not highlight over it. It will cause breakage. And do not let it come in contact with your skin while you are pregnant. There have been reports of breakouts and other skin rashes.
Perms: I would avoid!! Anyone going through puberty or any hormone changes will see hormonal shifts in the hair shafts and the curl formation will be un-even. You will see curly areas and straight areas. I say wait at least 3 months after the child is born. You will want to get your money's worth.
So YES to color and No to perms! Just know what is being put on your hair before you allow it to happen.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Extensions
Well, it has been CRAZY since I've been back!! I've answered a TON of questions about extensions to clients. Price wise, it will depend entirely on the length, amount of hair used and method of installation. There are 2 methods I am using, but I am Certified on ALL methods by Cinderella Hair. The most affordable method (because it requires less time to apply the hair) is the T-Hair method or Tape method. It's bonded to your hair with a keratin tape. This is completely safe and WILL NOT cause hair breakage like the old glue in methods, because the hair can move and breathe. Your own hair has keratin, and therefore keratin will bond to keratin for a safe & secure hold. It will stay in 3 months to 6 months in most cases with proper maintenance. Again, this hair is re-usable at least one more time, so you can get up to 6 months to a year out of this hair if you follow the instructions Cinderella Hair and I provide. Most clients LOVE the Tape hair for just adding a little body or highlights to their hair. One pack or so for a little extra "oomph" can offset one or two highlight appointments in a year! Just a thought......
The other method is the I-Link method. It's a strand by strand application and will take longer, but will last 4-6 months and can be re-used. The strands are held together by an all natural, flexible keratin tip and then linked into your hair with a thin copper fluted bead. It will not cause breakage if the right brush and maintenance is followed. I have BOTH methods applied to a mannequin head and will let ANYONE look and touch these extensions to see what the hair is like. I will also show you the difference between Cinderella Hair extensions and other Hair extensions. Quality, color, feel, texture, etc! There is a noticeable difference.
I have worksheets ready to figure up a price quote for anyone interested.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND, Cinderella Hair Extensions ARE SAFE and WILL NOT damage or break you hair if you follow maintenance instructions and most of all have your hair installed by a certified stylist! Cinderella requires their stylist be certified on their hair before they even sell it to them.
The other method is the I-Link method. It's a strand by strand application and will take longer, but will last 4-6 months and can be re-used. The strands are held together by an all natural, flexible keratin tip and then linked into your hair with a thin copper fluted bead. It will not cause breakage if the right brush and maintenance is followed. I have BOTH methods applied to a mannequin head and will let ANYONE look and touch these extensions to see what the hair is like. I will also show you the difference between Cinderella Hair extensions and other Hair extensions. Quality, color, feel, texture, etc! There is a noticeable difference.
I have worksheets ready to figure up a price quote for anyone interested.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND, Cinderella Hair Extensions ARE SAFE and WILL NOT damage or break you hair if you follow maintenance instructions and most of all have your hair installed by a certified stylist! Cinderella requires their stylist be certified on their hair before they even sell it to them.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Cinderella Hair Extensions Training
I made it to Birmingham today, 10/24/11 to spend the night and get up bright & early for the Cinderella Hair Extensions Training & Certification Class. I have had SO MANY clients ask me about Hair Extensions over the past 6 months to a year that I decided it was time to get serious about doing some research into hair extensions. I've looked at the time, expense, material involved in numerous name brands and companies. I've looked at the hair, felt of it, seen some people who have had the hair extensions put in and asked what type or where they had it done and I actually CALLED a few salons to find out what type of hair extensions they used. Most times because they looked poor quality after being worn for months and I don't want MY CLIENTS looking like that. After a year long search, reading, researching and attending numerous hair shows along with hearing sales pitches & watching video's, I have decided to use Cinderella Hair.
Why Cinderella Hair company? They have been in business since 1994. WAY before the new hair extension craze come about. So, these "Johnny come lately" companies aren't as established as Cinderella hair and I'm afraid they may not be in business later down the road when I need a rep for assistance. Cinderella Hair also only sells to licensed cosmetologists who establish an account in a salon AND that have attended their training. So you can't find this hair on E-Bay or in Sally's and have a "Kitchen Cosmetologist" put in your hair from her house. If the stylists don't meet their certification requirements they aren't allowed to buy or use Cinderella Hair or their tools. They have standards! I have standards and I love this about their company.
They offer only 100% Remy hair. That means the hair cuticle is facing in the same direction which prevents tangling and matting. Remy hair allows the blending with your own hair to give the appearance of natural, healthy looking hair.
They also use an organic bonded tip in one method of application which allows for damage free application and removal of the hair extensions. In the tape method, they use a keratin bond tape and it's damage free. If you are already a client of mine, then you know how important this is to me in a product. You fully understand how I rave about the Keratin relaxers and the keratin shampoo's. This is a damage free tape that will stay in the hair for 4-6 months!! AND they are RE-USABLE!!! We can take them out and use them again. You can get 2 or 3 uses out of the hair IF it's taken care of.
The color possibilities are endless with this company. If you want highlights, but don't want to damage your hair, this is the way to go! Want a funky hot pink streak?? This is the hair to do it! Blue? Got it too. Dark underneath and light on top? We can do that too.
I am so excited to get started in the morning. Can't wait to see all the ways to use this hair and finally do a whole head of extensions on a mannequin and create a style. In honor of my niece who went with me to the Birmingham hair show, and wants her beautiful long hair even longer for her Senior prom (and has pushed me to do extensions) I will name my mannequin for the Cinderella Hair Extensions Class "Shelby #2".
Why Cinderella Hair company? They have been in business since 1994. WAY before the new hair extension craze come about. So, these "Johnny come lately" companies aren't as established as Cinderella hair and I'm afraid they may not be in business later down the road when I need a rep for assistance. Cinderella Hair also only sells to licensed cosmetologists who establish an account in a salon AND that have attended their training. So you can't find this hair on E-Bay or in Sally's and have a "Kitchen Cosmetologist" put in your hair from her house. If the stylists don't meet their certification requirements they aren't allowed to buy or use Cinderella Hair or their tools. They have standards! I have standards and I love this about their company.
They offer only 100% Remy hair. That means the hair cuticle is facing in the same direction which prevents tangling and matting. Remy hair allows the blending with your own hair to give the appearance of natural, healthy looking hair.
They also use an organic bonded tip in one method of application which allows for damage free application and removal of the hair extensions. In the tape method, they use a keratin bond tape and it's damage free. If you are already a client of mine, then you know how important this is to me in a product. You fully understand how I rave about the Keratin relaxers and the keratin shampoo's. This is a damage free tape that will stay in the hair for 4-6 months!! AND they are RE-USABLE!!! We can take them out and use them again. You can get 2 or 3 uses out of the hair IF it's taken care of.
The color possibilities are endless with this company. If you want highlights, but don't want to damage your hair, this is the way to go! Want a funky hot pink streak?? This is the hair to do it! Blue? Got it too. Dark underneath and light on top? We can do that too.
I am so excited to get started in the morning. Can't wait to see all the ways to use this hair and finally do a whole head of extensions on a mannequin and create a style. In honor of my niece who went with me to the Birmingham hair show, and wants her beautiful long hair even longer for her Senior prom (and has pushed me to do extensions) I will name my mannequin for the Cinderella Hair Extensions Class "Shelby #2".
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Finding the right stylist!
Wow! I remember ALWAYS being in search for that "right" stylist! Even when I found one I really liked, I always seemed to see a friends hair and say "I wish my stylist could do that to my hair!" Here are some helpful tips.
1. If you are impatient and wait til the last minute, then you more than likely won't get in with a more experienced stylist unless you just LUCK UP and they have a cancellation. So BE CAREFUL about waiting to the last minute and being impatient. If you just "HAVE to have your hair cut THAT DAY", then you will get what you pay for! Most stylists that have experience do have a steady stream of loyal customers who don't want to miss out on their time and cherish their stylist and they are willing to wait a day or two or sometimes even a week to get in with their stylist!! Book ahead for your cut or color.
2. If you go to a new place, look for the State Board Inspection & Citation Report. (My Score has never been less than a 100) It is REQUIRED to be displayed for the public to see. If it's not visible, ask to see it. You can see what state board has found the salon in violation for. (ex. contamination, disinfection problems, etc.)
3. Look to see if the stylist is licensed or student. If they are a student then there has to be a managing Cosmetologist on duty. Ask how much experience the student has. Some people don't feel comfortable with a student cutting their hair. Some are fine with it. But the public has a right to know.
4. Once you get to the chair, make sure the stylist ask questions that make you feel comfortable. "Are we changing styles today?" "Do you want me to trim and how much?" Make sure the stylist shows you how much before they make the initial cut if it's a new stylist just to put you at ease. If you are changing styles they need to ask "How much time do you spend on your hair?" and questions about styling products and tools, etc. If they don't ask these types of questions then there is a break down in a communication and you will more than likely be dissatisfied with your style.
5. Ask your stylist questions! If the stylist isn't aware you aren't understanding what he/she is talking about then they may just go on to the next step in the process and you may not be happy with the service. Or maybe it's still that break down in communication, stop the stylist and ask what you are concerned about.
6. Find out about the products or chemicals BEFORE the stylist puts them on your hair. Don't wait until after the process. If you are concerned about damage, please bring those concerns up first and allow the stylist to address them. If the stylist can't tell you about the ingredients or color or product he/she is about to use then stop the process from going any further. Find another stylist to perform the color or chemical process. You want to be sure your hair is kept safe!!
7. Just because a stylist is expensive doesn't necessarily mean they are the best!! You may just be paying for atmosphere. Keep that in mind. Stylist who aren't in a Franchise can set their own price. Just because a stylist is affordable doesn't mean they aren't skilled. Maybe they are catering to all levels of society.
8. If you have a special event coming up, pre-book. You won't be the only girl going to that homecoming dance, prom or pageant; so get the jump!! Be the smart one and book way in advance and your stylist will appreciate it. You two can communicate about what works with your face shape, hair texture, and dress. It allows time for maybe a practice session or two. You BOTH will benefit. It's worth it!! Pre-booking alleviates stress on you and the stylist.
Ask around about stylists. Ask your friends about who does their hair. If you do find a good hair stylist, keep a good line of communication with her and encourage him/her to stay up to date on the latest trends. Alot of times stylists get burned out and that's when you see the stylist stop learning the new styles. Sad, but true.
1. If you are impatient and wait til the last minute, then you more than likely won't get in with a more experienced stylist unless you just LUCK UP and they have a cancellation. So BE CAREFUL about waiting to the last minute and being impatient. If you just "HAVE to have your hair cut THAT DAY", then you will get what you pay for! Most stylists that have experience do have a steady stream of loyal customers who don't want to miss out on their time and cherish their stylist and they are willing to wait a day or two or sometimes even a week to get in with their stylist!! Book ahead for your cut or color.
2. If you go to a new place, look for the State Board Inspection & Citation Report. (My Score has never been less than a 100) It is REQUIRED to be displayed for the public to see. If it's not visible, ask to see it. You can see what state board has found the salon in violation for. (ex. contamination, disinfection problems, etc.)
3. Look to see if the stylist is licensed or student. If they are a student then there has to be a managing Cosmetologist on duty. Ask how much experience the student has. Some people don't feel comfortable with a student cutting their hair. Some are fine with it. But the public has a right to know.
4. Once you get to the chair, make sure the stylist ask questions that make you feel comfortable. "Are we changing styles today?" "Do you want me to trim and how much?" Make sure the stylist shows you how much before they make the initial cut if it's a new stylist just to put you at ease. If you are changing styles they need to ask "How much time do you spend on your hair?" and questions about styling products and tools, etc. If they don't ask these types of questions then there is a break down in a communication and you will more than likely be dissatisfied with your style.
5. Ask your stylist questions! If the stylist isn't aware you aren't understanding what he/she is talking about then they may just go on to the next step in the process and you may not be happy with the service. Or maybe it's still that break down in communication, stop the stylist and ask what you are concerned about.
6. Find out about the products or chemicals BEFORE the stylist puts them on your hair. Don't wait until after the process. If you are concerned about damage, please bring those concerns up first and allow the stylist to address them. If the stylist can't tell you about the ingredients or color or product he/she is about to use then stop the process from going any further. Find another stylist to perform the color or chemical process. You want to be sure your hair is kept safe!!
7. Just because a stylist is expensive doesn't necessarily mean they are the best!! You may just be paying for atmosphere. Keep that in mind. Stylist who aren't in a Franchise can set their own price. Just because a stylist is affordable doesn't mean they aren't skilled. Maybe they are catering to all levels of society.
8. If you have a special event coming up, pre-book. You won't be the only girl going to that homecoming dance, prom or pageant; so get the jump!! Be the smart one and book way in advance and your stylist will appreciate it. You two can communicate about what works with your face shape, hair texture, and dress. It allows time for maybe a practice session or two. You BOTH will benefit. It's worth it!! Pre-booking alleviates stress on you and the stylist.
Ask around about stylists. Ask your friends about who does their hair. If you do find a good hair stylist, keep a good line of communication with her and encourage him/her to stay up to date on the latest trends. Alot of times stylists get burned out and that's when you see the stylist stop learning the new styles. Sad, but true.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ombre Highlights
It looks like the ombre hair color trend might actually be here to stay...at least for a little while longer. That’s great news if you color your hair, since the upkeep is less frequent than traditional highlights (and, hence, easier on the pocketbook). Just don’t expect to see drastic two-toned shades this upcoming Fall 2011 season. Instead, opt for color that looks more natural and gradually changes tone, says Jose Eber Salon Senior Hairstylist and Colorist Karen Smith. Here, she shares tips if you're thinking of trying ombre hair color.
Find your inner surfer girl: For a natural ombre effect that feels more surfer girl, than a rock star, Smith recommends only going about 3-4 shades lighter at the ends of your hair. Also, adding a few light streaks of balayage (hand-painted highlights) from roots to ends will make your hair look more sun-kissed and keep the color flowing through your strands. “You just want it to start very natural at the roots and get heavier towards the bottom,” she says.
Maintenance is minimal, but it still exists: “You only need to [touch it up] a couple of times a year because you don’t get roots,” says Smith. But you should switch up your hair care to keep your strands looking healthy and the color vibrant. “I would definitely use a much more nourishing shampoo and conditioner on it because you are lightening the hair." Her favorite pick? “Phyto shampoo and conditioner always work," she says. "They’re really good and nourishing.”
Don't let bleach scare you: If you love ombre hair color, but you’re afraid the bleach might damage your hair, Smith says not to worry. “As long as there’s an experienced person bleaching it and they’re paying attention as it’s being done, the hair will not be destroyed,” she says.
Research is the key: Since ombre hair color is a newer technique, Smith recommends finding the right hair colorist. “Make sure they have done it before,” she says. “Show them a picture of what you like and make sure they’re on the same page with you. They have to be creative and have an eye for it.” Celebrities with ombre hair color she likes: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Biel.
Second time's a charm: Now that you’re ready to get your ombre hair on, there’s one more tip. Remember that your hair color might not turn out the way you want it the first time, so don’t be afraid to go back to your colorist and explain the issue so he or she can fix it and get the color just right. Usually, you won't be charged for a color correction.
Find your inner surfer girl: For a natural ombre effect that feels more surfer girl, than a rock star, Smith recommends only going about 3-4 shades lighter at the ends of your hair. Also, adding a few light streaks of balayage (hand-painted highlights) from roots to ends will make your hair look more sun-kissed and keep the color flowing through your strands. “You just want it to start very natural at the roots and get heavier towards the bottom,” she says.
Maintenance is minimal, but it still exists: “You only need to [touch it up] a couple of times a year because you don’t get roots,” says Smith. But you should switch up your hair care to keep your strands looking healthy and the color vibrant. “I would definitely use a much more nourishing shampoo and conditioner on it because you are lightening the hair." Her favorite pick? “Phyto shampoo and conditioner always work," she says. "They’re really good and nourishing.”
Don't let bleach scare you: If you love ombre hair color, but you’re afraid the bleach might damage your hair, Smith says not to worry. “As long as there’s an experienced person bleaching it and they’re paying attention as it’s being done, the hair will not be destroyed,” she says.
Research is the key: Since ombre hair color is a newer technique, Smith recommends finding the right hair colorist. “Make sure they have done it before,” she says. “Show them a picture of what you like and make sure they’re on the same page with you. They have to be creative and have an eye for it.” Celebrities with ombre hair color she likes: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Biel.
Second time's a charm: Now that you’re ready to get your ombre hair on, there’s one more tip. Remember that your hair color might not turn out the way you want it the first time, so don’t be afraid to go back to your colorist and explain the issue so he or she can fix it and get the color just right. Usually, you won't be charged for a color correction.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thoughts from a Stylist
Over the years, I've had several things happen and I've sworn at some point in time I'd "have my say" or address it and let it work itself out. But instead, I've decided to post and maybe people can see things from a stylist point of view.
1. I work very hard for very little money. I don't think I charge enough in most cases. I do this job because I love it, and I try to keep my prices low because I know most people work hard for their money, but don't try to make me feel guilty when I do charge you appropriately for a foil job and it's still way cheaper than you would have gotten anywhere else. My prices are posted and adjusted on the length and thickness of the hair & the number of colors used.
2. Don't message me or email me for free hair advice and then go pay someone else to do your hair. I have been burned by that too many times, and from now on, unless you are one of my loyal customers I will ask that you call for a consultation unless it's a very generic question. Free hair advice would take up all of my time if I let it, and I need to pay my bills. Would you like it if I asked you to do part of your job for me for free?? It does hurt my feelings if I've spent 30 minutes or more and 5 emails replying thinking I've got a potential customer only to see 3 days later she's gone to a different salon and posting pictures of something I told her to do and paid someone else to do it!! And likely paid more than I would have charged!
3. Please don't ask me to donate or sponsor your charities if you don't patron my business. I support my customers and their causes.
4. If my customers do business with me, I will do business with them. That's just the way I work. But be warned..... once it stops, if someone else in the same business as you is a customer of mine & you have left me, this customer who is with me will get my business. It's only fair. I will do business with those doing business with me. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours!! If I don't have a customer in my chair, I don't get paid!
5. Please understand if I don't respond to a text, I have a shop phone. I don't answer my cell phone during work. I feel it's unprofessional and it's just difficult for me to handle it during a color or cut. The business phone is easier. Please use it during business hours. (334)446-0465. Also, please understand it's easier to discuss appointments over the phone, and I'd prefer phone calls over emails!! HINT!
6. Saturdays are by appointment only!! Appointments must be made by Wednesday or there won't be any Saturday appointments.
Please understand, I have a family too. Your work days may end at 5pm or so. Mine sometimes don't end until 8pm or after. I have to get my son off to school. We start at 6am and often I get in just in time to kiss him before he's completely asleep, or close just in time to rush and pick him up from karate. Standing 10 and 12 hours a day makes for an exhausting day. So, I do require an extra day every now and then. Tuesday's being closed doesn't necessarily mean I'm "off". I am picking up supplies for the shop, getting Trey for piano and karate, and trying to get shop towels cleaned for the week. It's not down time for me. So understand. It's not the usual "close up and forget it" job. People call me and want an appointment all hours of the day, 7 days a week, even at 10 and 11 o'clock at night. It's not something I ever get to escape. I don't mind it, I love my job!! But understand too, that sometimes I feel certain clients don't realize how they come across. They demand I immediately fit them in and get in a huff when I can't do it at the last minute! They fail to realize they are not my only client. I wish I could fit everyone in whenever they wanted, but I can't even give my family the time they demand sometimes. All I want to do is crash when I get home. I don't feel like socializing and when the weekend gets here, I want to sleep! So please understand I have a multitude of customers, and I do go out of my way to accommodate everyone's schedule. Every minute of my job is spent trying to please someone. I try very hard to do that. I LOVE what I do. I just hope everyone understands where I am coming from when I say "I need you to understand ________".
1. I work very hard for very little money. I don't think I charge enough in most cases. I do this job because I love it, and I try to keep my prices low because I know most people work hard for their money, but don't try to make me feel guilty when I do charge you appropriately for a foil job and it's still way cheaper than you would have gotten anywhere else. My prices are posted and adjusted on the length and thickness of the hair & the number of colors used.
2. Don't message me or email me for free hair advice and then go pay someone else to do your hair. I have been burned by that too many times, and from now on, unless you are one of my loyal customers I will ask that you call for a consultation unless it's a very generic question. Free hair advice would take up all of my time if I let it, and I need to pay my bills. Would you like it if I asked you to do part of your job for me for free?? It does hurt my feelings if I've spent 30 minutes or more and 5 emails replying thinking I've got a potential customer only to see 3 days later she's gone to a different salon and posting pictures of something I told her to do and paid someone else to do it!! And likely paid more than I would have charged!
3. Please don't ask me to donate or sponsor your charities if you don't patron my business. I support my customers and their causes.
4. If my customers do business with me, I will do business with them. That's just the way I work. But be warned..... once it stops, if someone else in the same business as you is a customer of mine & you have left me, this customer who is with me will get my business. It's only fair. I will do business with those doing business with me. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours!! If I don't have a customer in my chair, I don't get paid!
5. Please understand if I don't respond to a text, I have a shop phone. I don't answer my cell phone during work. I feel it's unprofessional and it's just difficult for me to handle it during a color or cut. The business phone is easier. Please use it during business hours. (334)446-0465. Also, please understand it's easier to discuss appointments over the phone, and I'd prefer phone calls over emails!! HINT!
6. Saturdays are by appointment only!! Appointments must be made by Wednesday or there won't be any Saturday appointments.
Please understand, I have a family too. Your work days may end at 5pm or so. Mine sometimes don't end until 8pm or after. I have to get my son off to school. We start at 6am and often I get in just in time to kiss him before he's completely asleep, or close just in time to rush and pick him up from karate. Standing 10 and 12 hours a day makes for an exhausting day. So, I do require an extra day every now and then. Tuesday's being closed doesn't necessarily mean I'm "off". I am picking up supplies for the shop, getting Trey for piano and karate, and trying to get shop towels cleaned for the week. It's not down time for me. So understand. It's not the usual "close up and forget it" job. People call me and want an appointment all hours of the day, 7 days a week, even at 10 and 11 o'clock at night. It's not something I ever get to escape. I don't mind it, I love my job!! But understand too, that sometimes I feel certain clients don't realize how they come across. They demand I immediately fit them in and get in a huff when I can't do it at the last minute! They fail to realize they are not my only client. I wish I could fit everyone in whenever they wanted, but I can't even give my family the time they demand sometimes. All I want to do is crash when I get home. I don't feel like socializing and when the weekend gets here, I want to sleep! So please understand I have a multitude of customers, and I do go out of my way to accommodate everyone's schedule. Every minute of my job is spent trying to please someone. I try very hard to do that. I LOVE what I do. I just hope everyone understands where I am coming from when I say "I need you to understand ________".
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Color tips
How many of you walk out of the salon in LOVE with your color, but in 2 weeks wondering why it is looking drab and faded?? Here are a few tips to help you save your hair color.
1. Believe it or not, SHAMPOO and products DO matter!! Compare! If one of the first 3 ingredients of your shampoo says alcohol, then avoid it! Alcohol may help cleanse and increase lather, but it is harsh and strips the hair of oil and therefore strips your color. If you want salon looking color to last, then go with the better grade products. The cost may be a little more up front, but you will find that the products are richer and more concentrated and they don't take as much, so you use less. They will last longer. The cost will even out. You will spend less time at the salon because can possibly get an extra week or two between colors. Who doesn't want that???
2. If you are getting color (not highlights) try to wait 24-48 hours before shampooing your hair. This gives the color time to really penetrate and stain the hair shaft. The longer its sits in, the longer it will stay in the hair. Also if it is a little too dark at first, you may want to shampoo it in 24 hours to help lighten it a touch, but remember that during the first week after a hair color is when you get the major fade factor.
3. If you spend time in the tanning bed or outside, cover your hair. UV rays lighten the hair. Especially red hair. If you are in the tanning bed, just pull your shirt over your hair at least to protect it. It also is great in protecting the condition of the hair too, because UV rays remove vital moisture from the hair.
4. Whether or not your hair is oily, finish up with some type of conditioner to seal the hair. Blow dryers and flat irons or curling irons will deplete moisture from the hair, drawing out color with it. Protect it with a conditioner AND a thermal protectant.
5. If you use a flat iron or curling iron, ALWAYS start with the lowest setting and make sure the hair is COMPLETELY DRY!! If you want to see why you should be sure your hair needs to be dry, try dropping a wet spaghetti noodle on a stove element and watch what happens. This is wet hair on a flat iron. Same idea. Dry the hair completely and use a thermal serum or protectant. Seal the hair from heat.
6. Always try to go to the same Stylist or use the same color so you aren't overlapping different chemicals or formulas on your hair!! This could cause breakage.
7. If you are a BLONDE, BEFORE you get in chlorinated water, wet your hair and apply conditioner to PREVENT the absorption of chlorine. IF you do absorb some chlorine and your hair turns green, get some Aloe Rid or a good Clarifying shampoo or mix some Baking Soda with your shampoo. Allow it to penetrate your hair for several minutes. You may have to do this a couple of times. Follow up with a good conditioner.
Protecting your color will also protect the life of your hair if you are trying to let it grow out. You need to keep your hair healthy so that the longer it gets it remains strong enough to withstand heat, brushing, and basic everyday wear.
1. Believe it or not, SHAMPOO and products DO matter!! Compare! If one of the first 3 ingredients of your shampoo says alcohol, then avoid it! Alcohol may help cleanse and increase lather, but it is harsh and strips the hair of oil and therefore strips your color. If you want salon looking color to last, then go with the better grade products. The cost may be a little more up front, but you will find that the products are richer and more concentrated and they don't take as much, so you use less. They will last longer. The cost will even out. You will spend less time at the salon because can possibly get an extra week or two between colors. Who doesn't want that???
2. If you are getting color (not highlights) try to wait 24-48 hours before shampooing your hair. This gives the color time to really penetrate and stain the hair shaft. The longer its sits in, the longer it will stay in the hair. Also if it is a little too dark at first, you may want to shampoo it in 24 hours to help lighten it a touch, but remember that during the first week after a hair color is when you get the major fade factor.
3. If you spend time in the tanning bed or outside, cover your hair. UV rays lighten the hair. Especially red hair. If you are in the tanning bed, just pull your shirt over your hair at least to protect it. It also is great in protecting the condition of the hair too, because UV rays remove vital moisture from the hair.
4. Whether or not your hair is oily, finish up with some type of conditioner to seal the hair. Blow dryers and flat irons or curling irons will deplete moisture from the hair, drawing out color with it. Protect it with a conditioner AND a thermal protectant.
5. If you use a flat iron or curling iron, ALWAYS start with the lowest setting and make sure the hair is COMPLETELY DRY!! If you want to see why you should be sure your hair needs to be dry, try dropping a wet spaghetti noodle on a stove element and watch what happens. This is wet hair on a flat iron. Same idea. Dry the hair completely and use a thermal serum or protectant. Seal the hair from heat.
6. Always try to go to the same Stylist or use the same color so you aren't overlapping different chemicals or formulas on your hair!! This could cause breakage.
7. If you are a BLONDE, BEFORE you get in chlorinated water, wet your hair and apply conditioner to PREVENT the absorption of chlorine. IF you do absorb some chlorine and your hair turns green, get some Aloe Rid or a good Clarifying shampoo or mix some Baking Soda with your shampoo. Allow it to penetrate your hair for several minutes. You may have to do this a couple of times. Follow up with a good conditioner.
Protecting your color will also protect the life of your hair if you are trying to let it grow out. You need to keep your hair healthy so that the longer it gets it remains strong enough to withstand heat, brushing, and basic everyday wear.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Birmingham Hair Show
I hope you will follow this blog and I will try to keep something posted occasionally to offer tips and specials for all of the customers!
On Saturday Sept 17th I headed for Birmingham for the Premiere Birmingham Hair Show. This time I took my 17 year old niece (who is like my own daughter), Shelby with me. I wanted to get a "fresh" perspective on what is "hip" and what is "in" for people under the age of 30! I'm 38, and I know what's appropriate for my age range and I don't want to look "old" but I don't want to look like I'm trying to be a teenager either!! (And trust me........ I saw PLENTY of stylists trying to pull off THAT look this weekend!) I don't ever remember having as much fun as I had this weekend at any hair show, EVER! I didn't "party", because I don't party, and because I had an underage young lady with me. I got to enjoy the classes and training aspect of the show more than ever!
Many of you may have heard of Nick Arrojo. He's famous from TLC's "What Not to Wear". Well, I've been following him for years from back when he started at Vidal Sasson and then went on his own and opened up his on Arrojo Academy for Stylists to train, and Arrojo Salons. He has his own product lines, DVD's, and equipment. I watched his floor show and models in Orlando and was extremely impressed with his work, but it was SO CROWDED I couldn't really get up close to see the hands working to see the cutting or coloring techniques in detail like I desired. Sunday Shelby and I watched his models do their "Catwalk" and the Floor show was phenomenal! It was very Avant Garde! Not like the styles we'd be walking around with daily here in South Alabama, but impressive handy work for special occasions.
On Monday as we were walking in Nick Arrojo sent his assistant over to Shelby and me and asked Shelby if she would be one of his models! They LOVED her hair. They were impressed with the color and condition and length. They wanted to give her a more edgy cut, but leave the length. So we were honored!! She got a free $500 haircut, and still has long hair. And they gave me information and an application for Nick Arrojo's Academy.
What seems to be the newest trend as far as hair color is either accent pieces to accentuate the cut or partial foils to just put pieces or chunks of color in. Also blended highlights are back.
I'm HOPING the hair feather trend is ending, but right now it's still here! So I still have a few in. They are still $22 each. Also "Hair Bling" is the trend. It's Crystals that are ironed into the hair and stay in for 7 to 10 days. Great for proms or pageants. Girls just LOVE this!! It was CRAZY popular at the hair show.
Lots of new hair cut ideas in to create volume and softness around the face. Trendy and popular cuts for the young girls and sophisticated yet modern cuts for the ladies of all ages! So call me for the latest!!
(334)446-0465 ~Sherri~
On Saturday Sept 17th I headed for Birmingham for the Premiere Birmingham Hair Show. This time I took my 17 year old niece (who is like my own daughter), Shelby with me. I wanted to get a "fresh" perspective on what is "hip" and what is "in" for people under the age of 30! I'm 38, and I know what's appropriate for my age range and I don't want to look "old" but I don't want to look like I'm trying to be a teenager either!! (And trust me........ I saw PLENTY of stylists trying to pull off THAT look this weekend!) I don't ever remember having as much fun as I had this weekend at any hair show, EVER! I didn't "party", because I don't party, and because I had an underage young lady with me. I got to enjoy the classes and training aspect of the show more than ever!
Many of you may have heard of Nick Arrojo. He's famous from TLC's "What Not to Wear". Well, I've been following him for years from back when he started at Vidal Sasson and then went on his own and opened up his on Arrojo Academy for Stylists to train, and Arrojo Salons. He has his own product lines, DVD's, and equipment. I watched his floor show and models in Orlando and was extremely impressed with his work, but it was SO CROWDED I couldn't really get up close to see the hands working to see the cutting or coloring techniques in detail like I desired. Sunday Shelby and I watched his models do their "Catwalk" and the Floor show was phenomenal! It was very Avant Garde! Not like the styles we'd be walking around with daily here in South Alabama, but impressive handy work for special occasions.
On Monday as we were walking in Nick Arrojo sent his assistant over to Shelby and me and asked Shelby if she would be one of his models! They LOVED her hair. They were impressed with the color and condition and length. They wanted to give her a more edgy cut, but leave the length. So we were honored!! She got a free $500 haircut, and still has long hair. And they gave me information and an application for Nick Arrojo's Academy.
What seems to be the newest trend as far as hair color is either accent pieces to accentuate the cut or partial foils to just put pieces or chunks of color in. Also blended highlights are back.
I'm HOPING the hair feather trend is ending, but right now it's still here! So I still have a few in. They are still $22 each. Also "Hair Bling" is the trend. It's Crystals that are ironed into the hair and stay in for 7 to 10 days. Great for proms or pageants. Girls just LOVE this!! It was CRAZY popular at the hair show.
Lots of new hair cut ideas in to create volume and softness around the face. Trendy and popular cuts for the young girls and sophisticated yet modern cuts for the ladies of all ages! So call me for the latest!!
(334)446-0465 ~Sherri~
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