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1/27/2017 0 Comments

5 Hair Masks for Damaged Hair

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Is your hair feeling the "stress" from too much heat? How about from being over processed from highlights or hair color? This is a nice list of hair masks that will help get your hair back in to condition.
 
To Smooth: Ouai Treatment Masque
If your hair resists styling, get it under control with this restoring mask. Artichoke leaf extract seals the cuticle for less frizz, more shine, and more protection against aggressors like heat and color. Tamarind seed extract delivers major hydration and creates a barrier to prevent further damage. 

For Curls: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
The more moisturized your curls, the more manageable they’ll be. This hydrating mask contains three types of butters (cupuaçu, murumuru, and cacao) to enrich, protect, nourish, and soften for stronger, healthier curls that are easier to work with.

To Restore: It’s A 10 Miracle Hair Mask

Not quite sure what your hair needs, but know it needs a boost? Cover all the bases with this multitasking mask. Oat kernel extract, apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, and linseed extract restore moisture, deliver vitamins and antioxidants to strengthen, soothe the scalp, and promote healthy hair growth. Use a little as a conditioner daily or as a mask all over strands once per week. 

For Shine: Fekkai Salon Professional Color Care Technician Mask

Coloring your hair can strip strands of a lot of things, especially shine. This mask is made with grapeseed oil to rehydrate and, in turn, produce major shine. For an even deeper treatment, apply the mask to damp strands, then wrap a warm towel around your hair and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing.

For Hydration: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
All the stress we put our hair through (hot tools, brushing, coloring) can leave hair brittle and dehydrated. Once restore the moisture, your overall hair health improves as well. This treatment includes argan oil, glycerin, and linseed extract to moisturize, smoothen, and strengthen parched strands. Apply it to damp hair, comb through, then let sit for five to seven minutes before rinsing.

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1/8/2017 0 Comments

10 TIPS: How to Care for Your Hair in Winter

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Winter has already set in!  This is a time when our hair needs to look its very best, despite the cold weather outside.
 
Not only does winter affect your skin, it also causes problems for your hair. Therefore, it’s time to talk about winter haircare.
 
“You may already moisturize your skin during the winter months BUT what to do about your hair and scalp?” 
 
To help you sparkle this season, we’ve put together TOP 10 TIPS about how to keep your locks looking A-grade all winter!

 #1 Keep Your Home Warm but NOT Hot
Make sure you don’t get a temperature shock when you get home or when you’re going out. If the temperature inside your house or apartment is much warmer than outside it can irritate your skin and scalp.
 
#2 Turn the Hot Water Down
BRRRR… It’s cold, we know! A really hot shower feels so good on a cold weather day. BUT if you wanna care for your scalp, you should turn the temperature of your shower down. Hot water is neither good for your skin or your hair.

Hot water dehydrates your skin and hair. It’s actually like cooking the moisture out of your skin, creepy right?!

Well, to help temper your use of hot water, keep the water heater at the same position all year round OR even better, see if you can edge it down in the fall and winter season.
 
#3 Wash Your Hair to a Minimum
How often are you shampooing? Well, in the cold weather season we found, that if you’re shampooing your hair two or three times a week, you can prevent your hair from drying out too much.

#4 Oil Your Hair
During the winter season your scalp will be drier and that can lead to dandruff and scalp irritation, which in the worst-case scenario can lead to hair fall.
 
No matter how busy you are, really don’t forget the oil your hair needs. It’s really important to keep your scalp moisturized!
 
Use olive or coconut oil, massage it into your scalp and leave it in for 20 minutes, and finally rinse it out with shampoo and conditioner.

#5 Double Up On Conditioner
Yup, conditioner is a must! We’ve said it before, conditioning your hair after shampooing should be an important part of your hair routine.
 
During winter we recommend you to use a deep conditioner plus a leave in treatment, especially for those who are living up North.

#6 Dry Your Hair Correctly
When it comes to drying your hair, you should really treat your hair with care.
 
Even though a blow dryer is the best tool if you wanna style your hair to perfection, it can also be really harmful for your hair as the heat can dry out your hair and scalp.
 
Therefore, it’s important that you protect your hair with heat protection before you blow dry it.  Keep in mind, that heat protection is as important as the actual blow-drying part!

#7 Allow Your Hair to Air Dry
If possible, it’s a good idea to let your hair air dry and limited your use of tools like dryers and flat irons. Still, be aware that going outside with wet hair in cold weather can cause your hair to freeze and break.
 
So if you don’t have time for your hair to dry naturally before going out, then blow dry it and use the cool setting. Once again, remember to use pre-styling spray or a leave-in conditioner before blow drying.
 
#8 Have Your Hair Trimmed Regularly
Whether you have long or short hair, winter weather can make the ends of your hair dry and brittle. Regular trims will keep your hair in good condition and reduce the risk of split ends.
 
#9 Throw On The Hat
To be cool and warm!  Well, when the wind starts to blow, it’s time to throw on the hat. Yeah, that means saying goodbye to that awesome hairdo you’ve spent all your morning creating. 

Still, wearing a hat can add an edge to your look. Just remember to pick a hat that fits your style and face shape!
 
#10 Eat Balanced & Stay Hydrated
Eating a healthy diet full of vitamins is the best way to keep your hair and scalp looking and feeling healthy. Also make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your hair and scalp hydrated.

Well, are you set for the winter?
 
Make these TOP TIPS a part of your hair care routine.
A little extra care will make a big difference!
 
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1/4/2017 0 Comments

This Bad Habit May Ruin Your Hair

Why Skipping the Conditioner is Destroying Your Hair
Conditioner is a Whole Lot More Important than You Probably Know
By Kendra Aarhus - Women's Hairstyles Expert
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Shampoo gets a whole lot of attention in the wide world of hair, and I really don't know why. It's just soap, really. Sure, a great shampoo is nice to have, but if you have to choose where to save your money and where to spend it, I'd put my cash in a great conditioner every single time.
 
Conditioner gets skipped by a lot of women (and men) in their hair routines. They think their hair is too short, too fine a texture, too greasy, or that it just doesn't tangle enough to need conditioner. Wrong, ladies. Just wrong. Everyone should be using conditioner, and I'm going to tell you why.
 
It's true that conditioner is used for detangling, and it's also true that the wrong conditioner can weigh your hair down and make it greasy (or greasier), but skipping the conditioner all together means that you miss out on all the other benefits that it does for your hair's health.
 
If you color your hair and aren't using a conditioner, you're probably also a victim of super fast color fade or highlights that get dried out and brassy.
 
The reason? Shampoo is designed to clean your hair of oils, dirt, and other nasty things that build up on your hair. During the cleansing process the cuticle (the outer "shell" of your hair) of your hair is roughed up a bit. Conditioner helps balance the pH levels in your hair and smoothes that cuticle down, which helps preserve and lock in your hair color as well as the moisture balance in your hair. A smooth cuticle is healthier looking, shinier, and has better body and bounce.
 
A roughed up cuticle can also be thanked for tangles in your hair. Imagine that the cuticle of each hair strand is like the shingles on a rooftop; all those shingles are supposed to be smoothed down and pointing in the same direction (down). A roughed up cuticle looks like a tornado ran across those shingles, causing several to curl up or even break off over time. If you put several hundred hairs with curled up cuticles together, those roughed up pieces begin to stick and catch on one another. Using conditioner helps to ensure that the cuticle lays smooth to the surface, preventing tangles and allowing tangles to release easily.
 
Many conditioners come with extra benefits like UV protection and essential nutrients for keeping your hair and scalp healthy and manageable. Conditioners are really the base to your styling routine; fighting frizz, defining curl, or increasing volume.
 
There are a lot of women out there skipping the conditioner regardless, because they claim that it's just too heavy and greasy on their hair. Most of the time, the conditioner that you're using isn't appropriate for your hair type. It's essential to find the right conditioner, use it correctly (after shampooing the right way), and rinse it very, very well to get the most benefit out of the product. The number one issue that I've found with conditioner is that it's not being rinsed properly. A solid 30-60 second rinse in warm to cool water is essential to seal the cuticle.  (If you have naturally curly hair, you won't want to rinse your conditioner out completely.  A quick rinse will help keep your curls hydrated and have the added benefit of a leave in conditioner.)
 
If you feel like your conditioner is too heavy, try a lighter moisture conditioner and be sure to use a clarifying treatment on your hair regularly to prevent conditioner (and other products) from building up on your hair. Talk to your hair stylist about the conditioners that they would recommend for your unique hair type.

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1/1/2017 0 Comments

As the Chair Turns - January 2017

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Take a look inside this month's newsletter.

What’s Inside This Month


This Bad Habit May Ruin Your Hair
10 Tips to Care for Your Hair in Winter
How Street Styles Have Influenced Hairstyling
DIY Hair Fails (Don’t Try These at Home)
Best Men’s Haircut for Every Face Shape
Meet the Inventor of the Blowout
Podcast: Knights of the Razor
Movies Opening This Month
The Best of 2016
Scary Color Requests
Coming Soon on DVD / Streaming
Track Your Time, Change Your Life
Dates for Your Calendar: January
Hair Care: Hair Masks for Damaged Hair
Recipe: Meatloaf Remixed
Most-Googled Recipes and Food Trends of 2016
In the News: Hair and Beauty
2016 San Francisco Small Business Excellence Award - Men’s Hair Salons
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12/29/2016 0 Comments

Hair Tip: Repair The Damage

There are times when our hair feels ir-repairable. Damage is visible and there is no hiding the torn ends, the frizzy dry locks and the breakage. Damage is caused from so many every day hair battles, even the weather plays havoc with our hair. Maybe you have performed a home color that has gone drastically wrong or perhaps you fancied a change and decided to switch your hair color from red to blonde! Damage to your hair is in some circumstances unavoidable and the only way to move is forward. Yes, of course even the most damaged hair can be repaired - patience, time investment and a new attitude towards your locks are imperative.

Product Investment
Invest in a hair mask to strengthen and add moisture to your locks. This will be one of the best hair investments that you will make and will be game changing to your damaged locks. Take advice from stylists and read the reviews on these products before purchasing, most importantly ensure that the product is suited to your hair type. A deep conditioning hair treatment penetrates the cuticles and repairs the hair from within, to begin with, you may need to use the mask on every occasion after washing. As time moves on and your hair becomes less damaged you should only need to use the mask weekly as a more preventative and moisture boosting product.

Salon Treatments
Visiting your salon for a treatment is always advisable, whilst you can treat your hair at home, there is something to be said to the stronger blast of treatment that can be performed in the salon. You can kick start your hair repair program with a more intense salon treatment and then maintain at home. After every color treatment you should treat your hair to an in salon boost.

Gently Does It
Hair always requires TLC but when it is in need of repair you should be even more cautious. Using a towel to pat your hair dry rather than roughly drying it is always a good start. Don’t yank through your tresses with a comb, instead use a detangling solution and a soft hairbrush and slowly tease any difficult areas.

Heat
Whilst your hair is in need of repair, be more mindful than ever of the damaging effects of excess heat. You will notice a fast and significant improve in the condition of your hair if it is not dried out through being subjected to intense heat.

Chop It Off
Worst case scenario however in some instances this is utterly unavoidable. There are times when you have to assess your hair and make the decision as to how badly in need of repair it is. Is there a chance that you need to remove all damage and begin again - there is a possibility that this may be a faster and much more effective way of resuming your hair to good condition. Consider hair extensions and clip-ins if necessary.

Lay Off The Color
Opt for darker colors if you really must color your hair. Avoid coloring unless absolutely necessary, particularly lightening products which are the cause of so much damage. A good piece of advice would be to adapt your color to ensure that you only have to color re-growth at the root. You will most certainly reap the hair rewards.

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