5 New Things to Do With Your Hair

In a hair rut? Here are 5 new, easy things to do with your hair this fall. Good hair day? Try, good hair season!

Can't-Decide Chic

Can't decide if you want a braid or not? Do like Blake Lively, and have it both ways. The normally polished star gave her look a boho feel by pulling a messy pony to one side and weaving a braid in the center. Make it blend in by using thin, see-through elastics rather than thick, colored hair-ties.

Body Builder

If tight curls leave you feeling like you booked a one-way ticket on the Soul Train, get control by pulling them back and to the side. We love full, voluminous body, like Eva Longoria's, but think it's more formal-appropriate to tame bouncy strands with a low, side ponytail. Fight all-over frizz by coating fly-aways with curl-control serum.

Fashionably Frazzled

A messy ponytail, like Sienna Miller's, works well for dirty hair, since clean strands don't have as much hold. Get extra texture, before putting your hair up, by spritzing roots with an aerosol spray dry shampoo and dispersing product evenly through hair with a boar bristle brush. Then, bend at the waist and pull your hair into a ponytail, letting gravity give you extra height at the crown. For added oomph, tease hair around your face and on the underside of your head.

Side-Tracked

Glossy curls tossed over one shoulder are effortlessly glam and were seen up and down the red carpet on stars, like Liv Tyler, this year. Starting with a full head of curls, use a large paddle brush to guide hair over one shoulder (the brush will help disperse oil and shine). The trick to making strands stay is using small pins to strategically keep shorter pieces in place and coating locks lightly with a anti-humidity hairspray.

Bravo, Bun!

J. Lo's perfected what we like to think of as the mullet of the bun world (a good thing!): All business in the front with sleek strands, and party in the back with a tousled updo! Achieve this look by starting with a secure, tight ponytail. Then go at it with U-shaped hair pins, haphazardly twisting and pinning pieces around the base of the pony. Just remember to pack extra bobby pins.

Extensions

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After

 The term "hair extension" refers to numerous techniques of enhancing ones natural hair by adding other hair to it.

This commercial hair can originate from many places all over the world and is collected specifically for this purpose. It comes in many lengths, colors and textures.

Sometimes synthetic hair is used depending on the technique and desired result. These hair additions can be temporary, such as clip-in pieces, falls, ponytails, etc. Or, they can be anchored to the client's natural hair in a semi-permanent fashion.

Methods for extending the hair vary and it seems there's a new one everyday! Many extension artists will master several techniques. This is to more adequately service the different and particular needs of their clients. 

During

When choosing a suitable method, many factors should be taken into consideration. The "finished look" may be your biggest concern, but longevity, possible hair damage and ease of care are just as important.
Common methods are pole weaving, braid weaving, interlock, weft bonding, half braids, micro knotting, micro links and the hot glue techniques. Using hot melt adhesive is sometimes known as "fusion" or "bonding".
 
Although this can be a little confusing at first, we will always provide you with the most valuable information to help you get started. 

Our customers rave about the results and though the process is long, the end results in hair fabulosity! What do you think?

After

Haircut and Styles: Trends for a Fabulous Fall

Retro styles are doing it again. Old Hollywood Glam is showing up on the runways complimenting hair with fashion. This Includes teased tresses and 30's inspired waves.  

Exaggerated parts or a fringe bang gives your old look a little something new;  while long locks or blunt bobs can overhaul your entire look. Extensions can hasten the waiting process of acquiring this look. And for fall short looks a pixied crop with long fringe pieces adds a little bit of rock to your do.

Natural easy looks are always a great look for the fall. To help achieve these looks flat ironing is an easy option while a much healthier alternative is having the Brazilian blow out or keratin process which helps styling these coifs in a cinch.

Alternately big teased hair is always an option if you a "bigger is better" kinda girl.

Adding the perfect hairstyle to  the warm colors of the fall will complete your look for Fall 2010.   

 Contributed by Our Senior Stylist Melissa Maggi

Decadent, Creamy, Candy Coated...

No, we're not talking about desert ladies! We're talking about the new Fall trends in hair color. With decadent, chocolatey brunettes, creamy caramel blondes and reds so rich and vibrant, like your favorite candy coating, it's time to trade in your your worn out summer color for some luscious, luxurious locks!

Although summer was fun, that summer fun, salt water and chlorine has probably taken it's toll on your hair leaving you with tired looking tresses. So, just as we trade in our bikinis for our favorite fall boots its also time for our hair to get a little TLC.

Hydrating and reconstructing treatments will ensure lasting color and shine, like your favorite accessory.


Contributed by Our Senior Stylist Melanie Monforte