Common Winter Hair Nuisances SOLVED!

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Common Winter Hair Nuisances SOLVED!

As the weather changes so do our lovely locks. The winter brings on the cold, the wind, and the rain. Here are some tips to keep your hair under control.

1. FRIZZ. Ugh a curly girl's worst nightmare! Start with a Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner after towel drying add a leave in conditioner followed by a shaping lotion to smooth out your cuticles and seal in moisture. Try to avoid blow drying, curling irons, and flat irons because artificial heat damages the cuticle and causes more FRIZZ.
2. DRY/ FLAKEY SCALP. From cold temperatures outside to central heating inside can strip skin cells of moisture. You can avoid the embarrassment of brushing off flaky skin cells and dandruff by investing in Tea Tree Oil. You can add a drop or two of the oil to a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to improve dandruff and relieve dry, itchy scalp. You can also slightly warm up some olive oil and gently massage it into your scalp for 30 seconds. Follow with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
3. LIMP FLAT LOCKS. With hats and scarfs on the up not just for fashion but also to keep us warm during winter months, they can leave our hair limp and flat. To help with volumeless locks, keep a travel size volume hairspray in your purse for those quick lifters. You can also start your day with a volume shampoo and conditioner with menthol in it. Menthol helps blood flow to your hair follicles, energizing them and bringing on the volume. Style using a voluming mouse or root booster.
4. SPLIT ENDS. With a combination of cold temperatures and heat styling hair can become brittle and the ends begin to fray. You can cut back on shampooing as often to keep your hair from drying out and giving it a chance to absorb your natural oils. You can also treat your hair to a deep moisturizing treatment, which you can apply conditioner to clean wet hair, wrap in a shower cap and sleep in over night or I like to warm a towel in the dryer and wrap it around the shampoo cap for 15 minutes before rinsing it with luke warm water.

Are Hair Extensions Right for You?

Are Hair Extensions Right for You?

Sometimes a small change in our appearance can make a big difference about how we look and feel about ourselves. One of the easiest ways to make a change is to our hair. Even the smallest change can make the biggest differences. Maybe you wish your hair was longer, or fuller, or maybe you wish your hair would hold a curl. With the latest and fasting growing trend in the beauty industry these days being hair extensions, you now can have it all overnight. Have you wondered and even contemplated getting hair extensions but don't know much about them? How do you know if hair extensions are right for you? When it comes to choosing the right hair extensions for you and your hair type, there are several possibilities.

What are hair extensions?

Hair extensions are lengths of real or synthetic hair that are attached to your hair to add length, volume, or texture. Extensions are placed as close to the scalp as possible but still comfortable. Depending on the type of extensions you choose they can last from four to eight weeks with proper extension maintenance. There is a wide rang of colors including highlighted colors to choose from as well as lengths of up to 22”. ( I ONLY use 100% Remy hair. Remy means that all the cuticles go the same direction as natural hair would when it grows out of the scalp. This is extremely important so you are not ending up with a big “matty patty” at the back of your head.)

Are Hair Extensions affordable for the average person?

Yes! Here is the key to making sure you get the most bang for your buck and have your extensions last. First you have to make sure you are buying quality hair. I only endorse and use Babe Hair Extensions because I know exactly where the hair is coming from and how it is being treated before it touches my client. If you try to save your money here, you will end up being very unhappy with your extension experience. Once you purchase quality hair you can get 2-4 uses out of it before needing to buy new hair as long as you use the proper home care. So essentially the initial start up cost can be a little pricey but maintenance is fairly reasonable considering you don't have to buy new hair every time.

Types of Hair Extensions I endorse and offer:

Micro link or I-Tip: The hair is attached with a thin tube towards the base of the hairline and then fused shut with pliers. Since this technique does not involve heat, it is great for those afraid of damaging their hair, and depending on how quickly your hair grows, it can last for months.

Tape-Ins: T he Tape-In Hair Extension method is a revolutionary system of installing hair

extensions without the use of beads, clips, or glues. Tape-In Hair Extensions are installed by placing the client’s hair in between two individual extensions that lay exactly on top of each other. The extensions are bonded to the hair using medical grade tape. The extensions are gently removed using acetone-free Bond Remover .

Maintenance for hair extensions:

Because of the importance on use of high quality hair, maintaining the natural look of your extensions is easy. The importance of using quality Shampoo, Conditioner and Styling products is just as high to maintain the health and beauty of your new hair. You also need to move the extensions up every four to six weeks as needed depending on the type of extension.

Get the hair of your dreams!! To schedule a FREE consultation call Mandy B. at Legends Salon and Day Spa in Atascadero at 916-225-3971 (direct) or 805-461-5207 (salon). Also available once a month at GS HAIR in Carmichael, Ca. if you are from the Sacramento area.

How to get the Best Salon Experience

How to get the best Salon Experience
Ever had a bad experience at the Salon? Your hair was cut too short or it didn't come out the color you were hoping for? Well here are some pointers and questions to ask your stylist before you end up in another salon horror story.

First, you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. You wont find quality at a “chain” salon so do your homework. You can check out reviews of salons in your area online at www.yelp.com or even on google. If you see someone in the grocery store and you like her color or cut, ask her who
does her hair. Ask your friends and family who you admire their hair. While researching the particular stylist or salon you can try going to their salon website or Facebook page to see portfolio pictures.

Second, before your appointment find pictures of styles and colors you like to take to your next appointment. Hairstylists, like the rest of us are not mind readers, so we LOVE pictures and visuals.  Your idea of chocolate brown may be completely different to your stylist. Also remember to be realistic. If you have a ton of curly hair don't pick short bobbed haircuts unless you are going for the
Q-tip look or you straighten your hair when styling. (Which is bad to do everyday, anyway, so stay away!)

Is your hairstylist asking questions? Your stylist should have a complete and full consultation with you EVERYTIME you see them! Whether you have been going to the same stylist for years or finding a new stylist a consultation is REQUIRED for every service even if you do the same color every time. They should be asking you questions like; How do you style your hair everyday? What products do you like to use? You know your hair better then anyone and these are important questions. If you have curly hair and like to wear soft curls and not “wet” curls then you wont like your hair styled with gel. If you are wanting a short bob cut and you have long hair then your stylists should ask you questions
like; Do you wear your hair in a pony tail? How do you feel when your hair is pulled back from your face? Do you like your face, neck, and/or shoulders, to be exposed? Your stylist should always make sure what you are asking for is also going to be flattering to you. Your face shape, skin complexion, and bone structure, as well as lifestyle, all have a part in the right hairstyle for you.
Last but not least, here are some questions you can ask your hairstylist to be sure you are getting exactly what you are asking for.
• Will the cut/ color look good on you? Just because you love Jennifer Aniston's cut this year doesn't necessarily mean it will look good on you, which is why your stylist should be asking questions as well.
• What are your Credentials? Asking your stylist where they went to school, if they apprenticed afterwards, or what kind of continuing education they have done or are doing . Its important that you have a stylist who is not only already skilled but also keeps up on continuing education. Just because they have been a stylist for fifteen years doesn't mean they know how to get to where you are asking them to take you. The science of hair is always changing and we
are always discovering new thing whens it comes to hair. Chemicals we use, the way we texturize the hair and even color applications and patterns. Styles are always changing. Your stylist MUST keep up or they will fall behind in the times!
• How do I style it myself? Take this opportunity to pick your stylist brains! Asking how to style your hair opens a gateway of information for your stylist to share with you. They have helpful tips and styling aids to help you achieve your desired look.
• Whats included in the price? If you call for a highlight and are told it “Starts at ....” ask what that means. Generally if you have a ton of hair or its extremely long then it will take more then one bowl of color or lightener therefore you could end up with a bigger bill then you thought. You want to know if the haircut includes a wash and style. If not you could end up paying twice the amount then originally planned.