Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Top Hair Trends For Winter

Top Hair Trends for Winter and How to 
Get The Looks

Winter hair is particularly challenging. Even though you will be bundled up in knit caps, warm scarves and wool coats, your going to desire a look that is not only on-trend and fresh, but can hold up to all of those strand-stressing cold-weather layers. Here is the break down on all the top cut and color trends for winter, plus tips on how to get each look.
What’s Hot: Heavily layered hair, cut to encourage the natural wave, falling just below the collar bone with heavy, chunky bangs.
You’ve probably seen it on: Denmark model model Freja Beha Erichsen. What makes this style so refreshing is the length (just above the shoulders) as well as the fringe and natural texture working together. Finally, a style that embraces waves rather than fighting them! But beware! The look is not for everybody, especially clients who don’t look good with, or aren’t willing to maintain, a heavy fringe.
How to get it: The most important, key point of this look is to make sure your a client that has some sort of natural texture. A layered cut is created to encourage natural waves, then enhance them by applying Curl Conscious Holding Foam or Defining Creme by Bumble and Bumble to wet hair. Blow-dry by twisting large sections of hair.





The trend: Rich, lustrous brunette color with natural-looking highlights
As seen on: Model/Actress Carol Alt. This season is all about ‘easy-does-it’ hair.' A natural, rich brunette with subtle highlights placed off the scalp is right on for winter.
Get the look: Grab your large curling irons, folks! Wind large sections of hair around the barrel then break up the curls with your fingers to create flow-y, natural-looking waves. And don’t skimp on the conditioner. Keep those locks healthy and protect against the cold days and nights.
Trend alert: Full, sexy, free hair—no matter what length—colored in warm tones.
You’ve seen it on: Anne Hathaway in Love and Other Drugs (the long version) and on Abbie Cornish (the short version)
Hair definitely becomes a gorgeous winter accessory if it’s worn full and sexy under our scarves and hats. I think we’ll see a lot of big, wintry hair in warm tones to keep us hot under the collar!
Recreate the trend: For Anne’s style, blow-dry hair and work in Styling Lotion by Bumble and Bumble. Next, wrap hair around a 1-inch curling iron and a ½-inch curling iron, alternating sizes as you move around the head. Make sure you don’t curl the ends! Shake out the curls and it’s ready to be topped off with an adorable knit cap.  For Abbie’s full, mid-length bob, blow-dry hair using a round brush and upward movements. “Downward movements will flatten the hair too much,” notes Frank. Allow each section to cool on the brush after heating to lock in the style.

The trend: Short hair and high buns
You’ve seen these looks on: Ashlee Simpson, Emma Watson and Janet Jackson (short hair) and Jessica Alba and Sienna Miller (high bun)
The adorable pixie is back and hotter than ever!!! And the high bun is a great styling option for women with long hair.”
Tips for recreating: The best short cuts are done with a razored texture or texture shears, and each of these short cuts have round layering. Short cuts are my favorite and with such heavy texture, that is what takes your hair from soccer mom to fresh and modern! The high bun works best on long hair. First, prep wet strands with Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme and blow-dry for volume. Leaving a few pieces out around the face, brush hair up into a high ponytail. Don't try to make everything perfect, a slightly undone finish is what makes the look more modern. Then twist and wrap hair into a bun and pin it in place. Finish with a small bit of shine pomade and holding spray.


Saturday, November 6, 2010

The New Rule For Blonde Color

The New Rule For Blondes....

Here is what I have been noticing in blonde hair color. Hair color is the number one beauty product that can take back years on your looks. If done wrong...it can sometimes age you. My job is to educate you on what is best for your hair color and skin tone.

If your a blonde, stay away from ashy tones....they make your skin look sallow. As we get older, our natural blonde locks starts to darken and get more drab and ashy in color. Our skin tone also starts to change and we loose the warmth and glow in our face. Blondes look best when they stick with warm tones. If you choose to stick with your natural base color and add highlights, go for the honey and golden highlights. Another way to add warmth to your hair is bumping up the base. What that means is lifting your natural color 1 - even 3 levels and then adding highlights. With the base warmer and a lighter beautiful honey blonde color, you can now compliment that with lighter blonde or cooler tone highlights.

The key is to have some warmth in your to add the brightness back to your face. All ash will make your skin look dull and sallow. Some people are scared of warmth...but sorry to say, but what worked for your skin tone when you were younger no longer works as you get older. Be up for the change and bring back the glow to your skin. Ask me what I can do for your blonde.


Image one: The base has been lightened and highlights were added.
Image two: The base has been left alone and warm honey highlights were added to brighten the face. 

Monday, August 30, 2010

The Brazilian Blowout

Time to send your hair to rehab? The Brazilian Blowout is the perfect cure to a bad hair day. I have been performing The Brazilian Blowout since my days in Beverly Hills...If your not already familiar with this treatment, I am here to share this amazing salon service with you. There has been so much buzz about this product and with good reason. This is the absolute perfect treatment for anyone with curly, frizzy, damaged or processed hair. Through the use of a Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. This treatment removes 100% of the frizz and up to 65% of the curl. The hair will be left totally frizz-free, shiny, effortlessly manageable and with plenty of body and bounce. The ONLY Professional Smoothing Treatment that improves the health of the hair. No Damage! and No harsh chemicals! NO FORMALDEHYDE!!!

Results from the system include:

    * Hair is softer and straighter with a silky shine
    * Hair is faster and easier to blow-dry
    * Reduces daily styling time
    * Stronger, healthier hair
    * Enhanced color, longer lasting color
    * Protect hair from environmental, heat and sun exposed hair
    * Less maintenance – hair is close to being “maintenance-free”
    * No down time...you can wash your hair right away!

Here's how it works: The treatment creates a protective protein layer around the hair shaft which eliminates frizz and smooths the cuticle. The formula is formaldehyde free and actually protects your hair from damage caused by heat styling. It takes about 90 minutes to get the service done in the salon and results last up to 12 weeks.


For more questions on The Brazilian Blowout...Visit www.sheenarush.com or call 909-561-2517 and I can set you up with a free consultation. 

Friday, July 2, 2010

Proud Product Pick Of The Week

Curl Conscious Defining Creme
Support soft, fine curls that tend to droop - keep them shapely and resilient. This product leaves the hair touchable and soft...never crispy. I love to use this creme on anyone who desires beautiful wash and go style. Say goodbye to frizz and give your look some sexy texture and movement.

 


Who
A must for anyone with naturally (or chemically) curly or wavy hair to keep them shapely and resilient. 
When
Apply to damp hair before styling to enhance curls or dry hair to define curls.

How
Apply a dime-sized amount to damp hair from roots to ends; twirl, cup & squeeze curls into shape while diffusing or let air dry. When applying to dry hair, take a dime-size, rub hands together like lotion and finish using the defining creme on select pieces, shaping as you apply.







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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Proud Product Pick Of The Week: Styling Lotion

Styling Lotion is a multi-talented mist that provides control, body building or sleekness, plus a nourishing moisturizer which leaves the hair soft with natural movement. Styling Lotion makes working with delicate or fine hair less risky. It is light, both in terms of hold and weight, and it makes hair less vulnerable by lubricating, detangling, and gradually strengthening and leaves your hair with that no product feel. This product is great for blow drying and giving you that tousled beach look for days you are on the go. I also love to use this spray to freshen up yesterdays blow out or add more life to a current style.


 




Why
Light hold, lightweight, compatibility, heat protection
Who
Anyone; a good choice for fine, frequently styled, fragile or chemically treated hair
When
Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion and before heated tools, and on dry or damp hair. 
How
Spray on damp or dry hair evenly by sections. Work through and style. Use a round brush (for volume), hands (for that messy tousled look) or straighten (for a smooth look). After styling you can also shake your head as you spray Styling Lotion to the ends to add movement with texture. If you want to freshen up a blow out from the day before, spray on Prep first and then spray Styling Lotion and blow dry as usual.

During your next visit to The Den Salon, I am happy to show you step by step styling techniques with any of your favorite products. 

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13920 City Center Drive, Suite 4060
Chino Hills, CA 91709
• (909) 591-5100 Salon • (909) 561-2517 Cell

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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Proud Product Pick Of The Week!

Every week I'm sharing my favorite product of the week that we use in our salon. Check It Out! 

Surf Spray
Salt water is the secret editorial stylists use for adding volume and texture, and anyone who has been in the ocean knows it too (that salty, sexy, sun-dried, wind-styled feel). Surf Spray is almost like having the ocean at your fingertips but better. This product is extremely versatile and contains Seaweed and Kelp Extracts to enhance moisture.   


Sexy, salty, sun-dried, windswept styles - whenever, wherever.

Why: Add texture, movement and body. Great for achieving volume to roots or fine hair.  Provides a matte finish and.light hold.  

When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, during styling and after styling, on damp or dry hair.

How: Work through damp or dry hair; let dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser or round brush for volume. You can also apply on dry hair for detailing and adding lift at the roots. The less you touch it, the longer it will hold.

Who: Anyone; excellent for wavy types, adds body to fine hair and a nice texture for straight hair. This product is also amazing on flirty short styles as well as men styles.

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