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10/29/2016 0 Comments

Frizzy Hair Fixes

8 rules to live by if you suffer from Frizzy Hair Syndrome

If you have curly hair and live in a humid environment, you likely suffer from frizzy hair. Curly hair tends to be dry and is particularly susceptible to humidity. It simply wants to soak up the moisture in the air, which causes the hair's cuticles to expand, which therefore causes frizz.

So how to control the frizz?
It's possible to control frizz, but you need to arm yourself with the right products and proper styling.

Here are a few rules to live by:

Careful With That Shampoo
Embrace Conditioners and Oil Treatments
Never Rub Hair Dry With a Towel
Comb in a Silicone Serum
The Right Kind of Blow Dryer
The Correct Way to Blow Hair Dry
Watch That Hairspray, Try a Gloss Spray Instead
Try Palming a Heavy Cream Over Your Hair

Get all the details here
Frizzy and Curly Hair Taming Fixes and Tips
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10/26/2016

Long Hair.  Don't Care (Client Profile)

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This is Mike.  Mike has been a great client of mine for many years now and has gone through a few different hairstyles. Short and spikey (on the left) to his current look (on the right).  He started growing his hair out before long hair was "cool" and rocks it really well, if I may say so myself. 

While I have you, check out Mike's Band, Heavy Crown. They're a hard rock power trio based out of the San Francisco Bay Area with an indie-rock style with psychedelic and desert-rock influences.  https://soundcloud.com/heavy-crown-sf


He's an awesome photographer, too.  @mikey_stetz

10/24/2016 0 Comments

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for Beautiful Hair

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To Get Rid of Dandruff
To get rid of embarrassing white flakes, try mixing ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with ¼ cup water in a spray bottle. Spritz the mixture onto the scalp and leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing. Try it up to three times a week.

While no studies have been done on this home remedy, some people find that it helps relieve the itchiness, irritation, and flakiness associated with dandruff. The acetic acid may alter the pH of the scalp, making it harder for yeast (one of the main contributors to dandruff) to grow.  It should not be done on colored hair.  Caution should be taken not to get the solution in the eyes. Use goggles or eye protection if needed.

As a Hair Rinse for Shiny Hair
A neat trick to remove shampoo build-up and clarify dull hair is to mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water in a spray bottle.  Spritz it on hair after shampooing, let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse it thoroughly. Care should be taken when applying or rinsing the solution so that it doesn’t get in the eye area. Also, it shouldn’t be used on hair that has been colored. Try it two times a week (less if it’s drying).


Here are a couple articles to check out as well

I Tried Apple Cider Vinegar as a Hair Cleanser, This is What Happened
In her quest to use more natural ingredients in her hair, she used apple cider vinegar as a shampoo or hair cleanser. It is a great way for naturals to naturally remove product buildup and dirt that accumulates on our hair and scalp over time.
Read More >

Apple Cider Vinegar for Beautiful Hair
Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural conditioner and an excellent product to use.  It has some amazing benefits, it accelerates the growth of your hair, maintains pH balance and cleanses the scalp. 
Read More >
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10/23/2016 0 Comments

Feels Like Fall: Fall Hair Color & Cut Inspiration

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To usher in autumn in a big way, the Ulta Beauty artistic team is launching its fall 2016 trend collection.
 
“Every season, we strive to explore new possibilities, and our adventurous 2016 collection brings the boldest of beauty trends for fall,” says Jen McGann, director of artistic development and training at Ulta Beauty. “Creating new collections is about fashion, emotion and evolution, and our stylists love what they do. It is our passion to provide designers with the tools and inspiration to give every guest her best look, matching their individuality.”
 
The looks are head-to-toe concepts comprising hair, makeup and fashion. Drama is infused into traditional hairstyles with edgy colors and textures, and makeup features glam eye shades with a glowy complexion.

Sombre + Spice
Switch up traditional ombre by softening the line between brunette and blonde—paired with a long bob and soft texture, this look becomes endlessly versatile. Makeup focuses on warm tones like bronze lids and flushed cheeks.

Ronze + Berries
Bronze haircolor meets coppery red and cinnamon tones for rich ronze, which brightens complexions and is a perfect fit for fall. Berry-glossed lips pair with velvet-rich purple eyelids and full eyebrows.

Baby-layage + Glam
This signature Ulta haircolor technique combines balayage with babylights for a dimensional look that preserves length and movement. The team added some serious vamp with a dark lip and daring cateye that utilizes deep blues and teals to echo the night sky.

Luxe Chocolate + Natural Shimmer
Fall colors are the emphasis for this hair color, which uses color variations to create density on a soft, feminine shape. Fringe and carefree texture modernizes the classic pixie. For skin, stick to soft, neutral colors and dewy skin that looks naturally glowy.

Click here for some Fall inspiration
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10/22/2016 1 Comment

Toning Shampoo: Kick the Yellow Brassy Tones to the Curb

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If your hair is highlighted, your hair stylist may have recommended that you try a purple toning shampoo to keep your highlights bright.  Purple toning shampoo helps keep highlights or colored hair from turning yellow or brassy. It works by depositing purple pigment onto highlighted hair. The purple pigment tones out the yellow or brassiness leaving your hair a more desired neutral tone.

It's important to note that purple toning shampoos shouldn't be used daily or even with every shampoo. Only use a purple toning shampoo 3-4 times per month, or when you notice that your hair is starting to get brassy. Over use of purple toning shampoo can result in blue, purple, or gray highlights. Although, these days that just might be your thing.

Shampoos with high levels of pigment are great for medium blonde to black hair, while lighter pigmented shampoos are better for medium blonde to platinum blonde hair. If a shampoo has too much pigment for hair color, I like to cut it with a traditional shampoo using a 50/50 ratio.

Pro tip: use a highly pigmented purple shampoo on brown and black hair to increase shine and depth.  Also great for gray (#grannyhair) or white hair that loses its luster. It's not just for blonde hair.

 
Click here for a list of purple toning shampoos that come highly recommended.
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