Tips & Trends

Ombré Hair is Still Hot

Submitted by Stella Luca
on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 18:37

 

With Halloween just around the corner, it's sure to cool down soon.  We'll be down in the 80's in no time!  One trend sure to stay hot through the coldest Florida winter, is ombré color.  A French word, "ombré" refers to the dark-to-light fade of color that is used in this technique.

 

We saw a lot of clients going ombré in 2011 and it's so easy to see why this look is going to stay popular for a while.  Instead of color that starts at the roots, darker roots gradual blend into a lightened mid-shaft and end.  This look requires a bit more work up front but, because it is so natural looking, it allows longer time between salon visits and results in healthier hair.

 

Ombré can be either soft and subtle with just a few highlights or more progressive and dramatic.  Either way, the shot of lightness can add a youthful look to your hair.  The best part is that it allows you to lighten up without the "every-four-to-six-weeks" color commitment.

 

Many of our stylists are experts in this technique - just ask for ombré color when you schedule your next visit.

Don't Get Fried by That Flat Iron!

Submitted by Stella Luca
on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 17:09

 

With all the Brazilian Blowouts and Keratin treatments taking place in Orlando, you might think that women are obsessed with long, straight hair.  And you might just be right.  Not everybody can afford the price of hair straightening, so those who can’t, rely on their flat irons.

 

While the flat iron is the fastest way to straighten hair, if used incorrectly it could also be the most damaging.  It allows women who have super curly corkscrew curls or those with just wavy hair to get the stick-straight style that they want.  The most common mistake is expecting the iron to straighten and smooth large sections of hair.  Even if you use a professional iron that reaches temperatures up to 450 degrees, your iron is not designed to straighten thick sections of hair at a time.

 

So here are a some tips for you:

 

Start Clean

  • Wash your hair properly & towel dry.

 

Dry & Protect

  • Apply a thermal-serum to protect your hair from the heat. (Kerastase Nectar Thermique for dry hair or Chroma Thermique for colored hair)
  • Using a round brush to help ensure a straighter foundation, dry your hair completely, right from the roots to the tips.  Even slight moisture can result in damaged hair and a damaged flat iron.
  • After you hair has been dried, lightly spray with an anti-humidity hair spray (Kerastase Double Force Control Ultime or Bumble & bumble Does It All).  This will help eliminate any frizz, protect your hair & help maintain your style throughout the day.

 

Get Ready

  • Heat your flat iron.
  • Comb your hair properly and remove any tangles.
  • Divide your hair into four sections, two in the front and two in the back, and hold them together with hair clips.
  • Clip all of your hair up except a thin section of hair at the base of your neck.

 

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