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Hair By Brian Receives 2015 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award

San Francisco Award Program Honors the Achievement

San Francisco, November 27, 2015 -- Hair By Brian has been selected for the 2015 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award in the Men's Hair Salons category by the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program.

Each year, the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the San Francisco area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program

The Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the San Francisco area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program
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Find out what your stylist is itching to tell you while you're in the chair.

If you're constantly trying to put your best face forward, you'd better be on good terms with your hairdresser. Sure, you're savvy on who and when to tip—but there's a lot more your stylist wishes you knew. Ever wonder what your hairdresser is really thinking when he's elbow deep in your tresses? We asked stylists from around the country to sound off on everything they've been dying to tell you.

1. I PROBABLY CAN'T GIVE YOU A CELEBRITY'S HAIRSTYLE.

2. TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT "A LITTLE BIT" MEANS—EVEN IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE BEING NIT PICKY.

3. PLEASE RESPECT MY TIME.

4. I LOVE GETTING TO KNOW MY CLIENTS—TO A POINT.

5. A SALON IS NOT A DAYCARE CENTER.

6. PUT DOWN YOUR CELL PHONE. AND YOUR LUNCH.

7. I'M PUSHING MY SALON'S PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY'RE BETTER FOR YOUR HAIR—NOT TO MAKE A FEW BUCKS.

8. YOU KNOW YOUR HAIR BETTER THAN ANYONE—TELL ME ABOUT IT!

9. IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, PLEASE LET OTHER PEOPLE KNOW!

10. YOU'RE A WALKING BILLBOARD FOR MY WORK.

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Tips On How To Winter-Proof Your Hair
Winter is upon us and with that it brings dry, brittle, flat hair. Luckily, a small survival kit is all you need to ensure that your hair remains gorgeous throughout the cold season. Here are my professional tips to guide you!

Keep It Moisturized
One of the first things you will start to notice about your hair this winter is it may feel, and even look, a bit dry. During these months the moisture level in the air is very low, which for most people will result in your hair lacking moisture as well. The best way to ensure that your hair remains silky and hydrated is to switch to a shampoo and conditioner especially formulated for dry hair. This will replenish any moisture that has been lost as well as maintain the moisture levels in your hair.

Stay Dry
Leaving the house with a wet head in winter is an absolute no-no, not only for your health but also the health of your hair. If your hair is holding onto water and the temperature is below freezing, the water in your hair can crystallize and begin to freeze which will make your hair more prone to breakage.

Cover It Up
Between the cold, the wind and the snow, the wintery elements are no friend of hair so it's necessary to shield your locks to keep them looking fresh. Whether it’s a hat, a hood or a scarf, there are options out there for everyone and every style. I recommend putting your hair in a high bun before covering, to prevent it from falling flat. A bun will also help keep everything in place if the wind does happen to blow a little too strongly.

Beat the Cling
By far the biggest problem we have with our hair at this time of year is the dreaded static cling. While keeping dryer sheets in your pocket is a quick fix in a pinch, there's no solution like being prepared. Try a static spray which will instantly eliminate static with just a small spritz. Keep your eyes out for travel size products, which are perfect to throw in your purse or keep in your glove box.

Start at the Root
Having a dry, flaky scalp is a concern for many people throughout the year but this problem gets significantly worse during the dryer months. If you suffer from dry scalp, the only relief is to nourish and hydrate the foundation of your hair. Try The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo, which will hydrate, exfoliate and soothe your scalp.

Winter-proof your hair this season with these suggestions in mind and it will stay looking fresh, silky and beautiful.


And for you guys:
Below, are some tips (both athlete and everyday-guy-tested) on keeping your hair healthy this fall and winter

Balance

Yes, shampooing daily is a no-no come cold weather. But why? According to Raika Studio salon owner Kathleen Firth, it's about achieving balance between your scalp and your strands. "By not shampooing every day, you can prevent a dry scalp while preserving the natural oils in your hair." And since you'll be lathering less, why not make the experience as awesome as possible? Olympian Alex Deibold's (bronze medalist in snowboarding) go-to is Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Special Shampoo: "It makes my scalp tingle, and it feels really good."

Condition

Swap out your daily shampoo for conditioner. Yes, conditioner. "It's all in your head about your hair not feeling clean if you don't wash it," Firth asserts. "Even just wetting the hair can make you feel cleaner. It's a psychological thing."  Olympian Gus Kenworthy (silver medalist in freeskiing) agrees: "I use conditioner all the time, but I don't think it's something most guys use." Firth advocates the use of daily conditioner yearlong, in fact, because it settles down and softens all hair types, from coarse to curly to fine.

Protect

Beyond conditioning, Firth recommends layering in the right product to protect hair before blow-drying. Especially if you sport longer locks like Kenworthy's. "Very few people have wash-and-go hair," Firth says. "We tell women that all the time, and the same thinking applies to guys." But besides shielding against heat damage, the right product can also make hair look thicker and fuller. And when's the last time you heard a guy complain about that?

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Look for styling products that are water-soluble. That way, "you can reactivate your style without shampooing your hair. You can do it one way in the morning for work, then change it later that night with just a little water."


4 Tips From Olympic Medalists on How to Winter-Proof Your Hair

Inside This Issue

• Winter-Proof Your Hair
• Men: Party Season Hair Tips
• History of Hair - Victorian 1837 - 1901
• DYI Rinse for Scalp Itch
• Useful Tricks for Using a Flat Iron
• Avoid Counterfeit Hair Products
• Hair Tip: Fight the Frizz
• Lost Footage: Avant Garde 1962
• Recipe: "To-Go Breakfast Bar"
• Men's Hairstyle Trends for 2016
• Women's Fall/Winter Hair Colours 2015/2016
• Tips and Tricks On How to Use Hair Brushes
• Hair Care News: Blocking Enzymes to Enable Hair Growth