Salon Tips, Trends, and Techniques

Budding Beauty Tips for Spring!

SPRING '09 MAKE-UP/NAIL TIPS:
It's still a little too cold to show some skin, so try some color. It works! Bright eyeshadow's are in, only after PM. Try our great selection of Colorevolution Shadow's.

For women with blue eyes, blues and slate grays are good accent colors, while medium brown is the perfect shade for the mascara.

For women with green eyes, greens and plums for accent colors and plum for the mascara.

For women with brown eyes, greens, bronzes and golds for accent colors, while blue for the mascara.

THE RULES FOR HELLO NAILS:
Keep them short. Talons and bold polish do not go together-short looks chicer.

Soften your hands. Vivid colors only call attention to dry, scraggly cuticles, so moisturize! Try our Moisturizing Hemp Lotion/Body Butter.

Avoid stains. Always start with a base coat. To get rid of any existing discoloration, soak nails in denture cleaner and water.

To go all out. Slick on white polish before the bold shade. It makes the color pop more.

Apply in layers. Let each one dry to avoid chipping, which is more noticeable with a bright mani.

3 Times NOT To Go Bright:
~ If you have an interview or powwow with a client. You want people to focus on your smarts and talent, not your neon nails.
~ If the clock says anything before noon. Bright, sparkly eyeshadow is great for a cocktail party, scary at starbucks.
~ If you've got a pimple the size of the white House:) Better not call attention to your skin at all-stick with neutral make-up.

- http://www.beautyden.com/perfect-makeup-colors.shtml, Glamour Magazine Febuary 2009

Hot Tips for Summer Haircare

Perform deep repair treatments twice a week to protect and repair sun-damaged hair.

Heading to the beach or pool? Don't rinse out your conditioner. Leave conditioner in hair for maximum protection and extra moisturizing benefits.

Protect your hair from sun damage at the beach or pool by applying EssentialReapir ColourMax before and after sun exposure.

Thorougly wet your hair before getting into the water at the pool or beach. This will help avoid absorpotion of pool or ocean water. For even more protection, spray your hair with EssentialRepair ColourMax before and after swimming for detangling, UVA/UVB protection, and a double dose of AntiFadeComplex to prevent colour fadeage.

Minimize breakage and gently detangle by spraying EssentialRepair ColourMax on hair before combing with a wide-tooth comb.

Try to cut down on blow drying time. Let hair dry naturally a few days per week to preserve moisture levels. Apply EssentialRepair ColourMax and EssentialRepair Instant Repair to damp hair for added smoothness and to control flyaways when air drying.

To control summer frizz apply EssentialRepair InstantRepair to damp hair before blow drying.

Use Pureology products to help protect hair from dryness and colour fadeage. Each Pureology product contains our exclusive AntiFadeComplex which is a proprietary blend of potent antioxidants and UVA/UVB sunscreens to help minimize oxidation, prevent damage and fadeage from UVA/UVB rays and help optimize colour retention from start to finish.

Hair dries out in the summer so be sure to have your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks and schedule a professional Summer Hair Revitalizer Treatment with your stylist to help prevent split ends.

- Pureology Professional TREATMENT GUIDE

Try these unbeatable tips for a quick fix or a lasting style!

SUMMER HAIR TIPS:
If you normally use hot hair tools (blow dryers, hot irons, electric curlers) every day, try and give your hair a break during the summer months. Consider letting your air dry. Take a break from hot curling.

For extra conditioning treatment apply a deep conditioner to damp or dry tresses, wrap in plastic wrap or a shower cap just before bedtime. Allow the deep conditioner to soak into damaged hair sections overnight for extra repair and re-moisturizing benefits.

Use SPF Shampoos to protect your hair from the sun. Direct sunlight will damage your hair. In addition, use sunscreen products made for hair.

HAIR TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES:
Waves are always in, no matter what the season, so that’s why you can never go wrong with this style. Twist your strands around your fingers for a piecey, almost tangled look. You can also curl your hair midway and tousle with your fingers or have a sexy swept pony by pulling the pony to the side and working a texturizing cream through it.

If you have big curls and full hair, don’t fight it! Let your wild curls come to life this summer; after all, it’s all about bringing out that natural beauty! Curl random strands here and there with a curling iron, leaving some looser than others. You can also do a half-up bump while styling the pony with a spray gel. Already have a full head of curls? Fluff them up with a serum to get the most out of them!

Tie it back. When you participate in athletic endeavors this summer, choose a classic style. A simple ponytail, a braid or pigtails can give your hair the best functional look and feel. Keeping your hair off your back and out of your eyes makes you more comfortable and gives you better concentration.

Consider a shorter cut. This time of year, wilder looks and textures are in. Get a little crazy and try a sassy new look. Shorter styles require less maintenance than longer hair. With the right beauty regimen and a few good styling products, pixie cuts, bobs and other shorter styles can be just as fun as any other hairdo.

Don't apply shampoo directly to the top of your head. Apply shampoo from the nape of the neck first, and then work it through the rest of your hair.

Distribute cleansing and styling products evenly through your hair. When you apply conditioner, use a comb to spread the product evenly through your hair. Try using our Denman be-Bop Massage brush.

If all else fails, wear it straight. If you don't feel like fighting with your hair today, wear it down. For hair that behaves rather well, consider letting your hair dry naturally. If your hair requires more maintenance, apply a gentle styling product to prevent frizzy hair. Remember, a sexy, straight hairstyle can be perfect with any outfit, for any occasion.

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