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NEW SALON, NEW DIRECTION

Final Resting Place

 

A Christmas Miracle on my Forehead, Eyes and Brow Frown Lines

 

Dysport is a prescription injection for temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) .
http://www.mariahsmedicalspa.com/

Just in time for the 2011 to go into the history books.. I’m attempting to undo some of the damage of a bullshit year.  Dysport (like a botox) between the eyebrows, forehead and crows feet

 

From Frizzle to Sizzle!! Pravana Perfection SmoothOut System

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Yovanna received the Perfection SmoothOut service today which is a patent pending formula that instantly transforms frizzy, coarse, or curly hair into soft, smooth locks, fulfilling her desires while keeping her and her hair healthy and sexy. This revolutionary new process is a proprietary Nano-Amino Complex, which suspends the internal and textural memory of the hair, transforming it to a new soft, sensual look and feel. There has never been anything like this product before, and Yovanna was excited about receiving her second treatment since the last one was 4 months ago.

Perfection SmoothOut expertly restores hair to an incredibly healthy and gorgeous state beyond expectations. This low pH formula contains no harsh chemicals. Unlike the trouble-filled hair smoothing services of the recent past, Pravana’s advanced formula lets me set the flat iron to just 360 degrees, and actually improves the integrity of my clients hair. Perfection’s gentle formula allows for cleansing and color services to be performed immediately after the SmoothOut, so my clients can leave with stunning shades to go with their textural transformation.

After receiving the Perfection SmoothOut, Yovanna can now stay head-turning for eight to ten weeks.

THANKS FOR THE GREAT MORNING YOVANNA!!!

Vanity Fair Article on Pravana Perfection

The new Pravana Perfection products will help keep your hair frizz-free and full of shine.

“Luckily for me, Pravana has begun administering a patent-pending smoothing treatment called Perfection, which provides the same results without the harmful formaldehyde. This is huge. Most salons that make this claim either don’t get the same results as keratin treatments or are secretly using formaldehyde. Pravana submitted to extensive testing to prove to disbelievers that it truly is as good as it sounds. ”

Vanity Fair On-line article – Pravana Provides Perfection by Emily Gerad. 

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2011/11/Pravana-Provides-Perfection

New York Salon from Vanity Fair article and review of Perfection

Daily Keratin “Product of the Week”

At home smoothing has never had such predictable results.

For the week of November 21st-26th, 2011 The most popular selling item was “Daily Keratin”. There’s a reason why it’s $45… because it’s worth it!

WHAT IT IS

All clients want frizz-free, shiny, conditioned hair that holds color and is easy to style and manage. But not all clients are interested in an in-salon treatment. Daily Keratin is the perfect introduction to clients not yet ready to make the commitment. Daily Keratin will allow you to experience the primary benefits of a Keratin Smoothing Treatment in just minutes. It shampoos out with no build-up, and is safe to use every time you shampoo.

For those who have a PERFECTION or KERATIN treatment

Daily Keratin will help extend the life of your treatment with regular use, and is compatible with ALL brands of Keratin straightening or smoothing Treatments.

  • Frizz-free
  • Humidity resistance
  • Faster blow-dry and finishing time
  • Longer lasting color
  • Silky, sleek, shiny hair

 

No formaldehyde, aldehydes or harsh chemicals, PERIOD!

Daily Keratin is simple and affordable to use; simply shampoo then towel dry. Apply a dime-size of Daily Keratin with your hands and distribute through the hair, adding more as needed. Be conservative, a little goes a long way!

Next, blow-dry fully on medium to high heat and then finish as desired. Use a conventional flat iron for a smooth, sleek look, or other hot tools to achieve the texture or look you desire.

 

 

Perfection SmoothOut November 26th

Before and After Pravana Perfection SmoothOut

Fascinating fact about the BEFORE AND AFTER photo above.  The exact same amount of water is in the hair in both photos.  Shampoo… lightly towel dry.  You can see that my client Elisa was struggling with the illusion of frizzy ends with no resilient curls.

Elisa wanted to keep her curl but gain some length BUT LOSE THE FUZZY HALO and has decided to try a SmoothOut Service.  Two and a half hours at the salon.. and the client now has options to her hair.  She’s headed to a big party tonight and will be seen by many and FINALLY… she now has one less thing to worry about.  THANKS ELISA!

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Erin’s NEW Highlights and Lowlights on Chocolate Brown Hair

Erin LOVES her rich chocolate hair.. but wanted something sexy for the holidays

Very tricky and it must be done right, so of course Erin decided to allow me to introduce a yummy new highlight and lowlight on top of her rich bed of delicious chocolate brown hair.  With a 6am Saturday morning appointment, she put all of her heavy lifting in the decision making department into my capable hands.

Highlights for brown hair, are a great way to go if you don’t want a drastic change in your hair color. With a few well-placed highlights, you can turn a simple hairstyle into a stunning piece of work. They are also a great option if you want to hide a few stray grays. When it comes to highlights for brown hair, there are several ways to look at it.

"curses.. foiled again!!" Alternating highs and lows.. Erin's 6am Saturday morning appointment produced STUNNING results

For those of you who have brown hair, you will know that it is a great shade to have in its natural form. Brown has several shades to it and with Erin’s skin tones it wasn’t difficult for me to determine what kind of highlights for brown hair would best suit her.Erin still wanted to achieve a natural look, so the best highlights for her brown hair would be other shades of brown in dark and light.  Similar to all shades of coffee.

Some well placed highlights and lowlights have Erin.. Holiday Fresh!!

 

So a couple strategically placed foils with a Dark Brazilian Nut Espresso and layered with a Luxurious Latte Highlight… I knew Erin would be pleased… AND quite caffeinated!  All of these work really well on dark or chocolate brown hair.

The final result was nothing short of stunning and to go with the new lighter locks, we also produced a new textured layer on her hair.

Sun kissed, natural looking high and lowlights

Keeping as much length as possible, these new tousled tresses are much more translucent and show off the precise placement of her two new fabulous Winter-ready colors. Erin’s upkeep will be simple with a new splash of highlights for spring 4 months from now or a simple Redken non-peroixde salon wash.. that will fill the blonding back to its original richness.

Pure Brazilian Keratin COMING in December

Pure Brazilian FAQs

WHO will be first? $50 off the regular price of $200 for my next video star who wants to take PURE BRAZILIAN out for a test drive.

Q. What is the difference between PERFECTION and PURE BRAZILIAN?
A. Pravana Perfection is a STELLAR product and can definitely control the fuzz and frizz… THIS is a little more octane…. regular Coke compared to diet Coke and designed for someone who wants MORE control and MORE shine.

Q. What will the Pure Brazilian Original Reconstructor Solution do for me?
A. The formula is based on Brazilian Keratin, Cocoa and Acai and is designed for thick or curly textured hair. It reduces volume and frizz, as well as imparts shine and softness.  A client can expect results that last up to 3 months or longer and leave the hair in an overall healthier condition!

Q. How soon can I wash my hair after the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment?

A. You can wash, curl, pull back, style, etc your hair immediately after the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment has NO PROCESSING or “DOWN TIME”. Your stylist will rinse the product out in the salon.

Q. How does the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment compare to other brands?

A. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment does not have any processing or “down time” in the salon which allows the treatment to be complete in around 90 minutes. The treatment is able to be washed out immediately unlike other brands that need to stay in the hair for up to 3 days. Finallly, PURE BRAZILIAN makes the hair healthy, shiny and free frizz rather than dull and straw-like.

Q. Who is the best candidate for the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment?

A. The best candidate is someone with dry, damaged, frizzy, color-treated hair that needs to be restored. However, PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment works great on all hair types; thick, thin, dry, chemically damaged, blondes, brunettes, straight and/or curly. This professional treatment works on the porosity in the hair to improve the health of the hair by conditioning while smoothing the cuticle to eliminate frizz and create radiant shine.

Q. Can I receive a PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment if I have highlights and/or color?

A. Absolutely, the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment actually gives the best results with colored/highlighted hair. This hair is more porous and therefore the product is absorbed more and the color is enhanced! The cuticle is sealed and the result is shiny, frizz free, silky hair!

Q. Will the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment straighten my hair?

A. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment is a smoothing treatment rather than a straightener and gives different results depending on the texture of the hair. If you hair is very curly it will enhance and define the curl and eliminate frizz. If your hair is wavy it will appear naturally straight, silky and frizz-free. Finally, if you have straight hair, the treatment will eliminate frizz and create shine. The treatment reduces drying time of all hair types to 1/3 of the usual time. The treatment does not break the bonds of the hair, but rather the weight of the product determines the results.

Q. How long does the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment last?

A. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment will last up to 12 weeks. It is important to use the PURE BRAZILIAN After Care Products on a daily basis to maximize the results. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment is cumulative; the more times you have it done, the healthier the hair will be and the longer the result will last.

Q. Can you apply the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment directly on top of relaxers and perms?

A. Absolutely. PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment actually works best on chemically treated hair, and helps to improve the hairs condition by fortifying every strand with essential proteins, amino acids and conditioners. The PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment actually restores hair that has been dried out from chemical treatments and brings the hair back to life.

Q. Will my hair lose volume if I have the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment?

A. NO. Your hair will maintain it’s natural volume and can still be curled and round brushed.

Q. Will my hair return to its original state after the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment has completed its life cycle?

A. YES. This treatment does not alter the structure of your hair and will gradually wash out over 3 months. However, your hair will be be in a healthier state after the treatment completes its’ cycle as it has been protected by a barrier of protein.

Q. Can you color your hair the same day you receive a PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment?

A. Yes, the color can be done the same day and should be done prior to the Pure BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment.

Q. Can you swim in the pool or ocean after you have the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment?

A. Yes, you can swim in either the pool or the ocean. You should coat your hair with Pure Brazilian Daily Anti Frizz Serum to protect your treatment. Rinse hair after swimming.

Q. Can I still receive the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment if I have over-processed or platinum blonde hair?

A. Yes but your stylist will use less heat to prevent any damage as your hair is delicate and fragile.

Q. Can I receive a PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

A. We recommend using PURE BRAZILIAN CLEAR on a pregnant or breatfeeding client. The CLEAR solution is “free and clear” of any chemicals.

Q. Can a PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment be used on African American hair?

A. Yes, the PURE BRAZILIAN Professional Treatment can be used on any type of hair. More heat will need to be applied and possibly a relaxer before-hand.

Fertilizer Perhaps ??

Two words that can stimulate a spending spree by both sexes has to be the selling promise.. “anti-aging”.  From skin creme to hair conditioner, no matter what the potion or price, jar or bottle what we are truly buying is “hope”. And, if you’re a man who is seeing more of your scalp than you’d like, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, two out of three men in this country develop some form of balding.

So.. we continue to lay down cash in exchange for Hope. Hope that it grows in, grows back or just keeps growing.  Science, chemistry, and clever packaging can spark a spending spree and there are many who trust the high level marketing that might possibly produce results.  MIGHT!

Have you considered the ethnic hair section for deep conditioning?

Now… let’s turn our attention to the Afro-American hair section of your favorite drugstore.  When Black people didn’t have science or chemistry they had tradition.  A heritage deep rooted in botanicals, miracle oils, herbs and vitamins, black hair takes much more of a beating than Caucasian hair.  They typically once straightened their hair with fire and lye.. so undoubtedly a little color, heat and sun could never compare to their special needs for rebuilding and regrowing.

Generations and years of experimenting with Shea Butter, Palm, Coconut, Safflower, Clove Leaf, and Sweet Almond Oil, the black community has figured out how to maximize hair growth and thickness and they’ve done it while keeping their product priced reasonable.  Any of these ingredients once added to the salon “White people” product can raise the price as high as 800%.

My new program for under $10

Hair miniaturization, hair thinning and inflammation can all be combated with circulation and one such product stands out for scalp stimulation and the hope of “thickening” compromised hair.  “Dr. Miracle’s” products contain a  Thermalceutical Complex ‘Feel It Formula’ which works by stimulating the circulation of blood to the root of the hair, supplying rich moisturizers and conditioners to the scalp where hair’s health, beauty and strength begin.

Not only are the promises amazing, the price is definitely right.  Available at Walmart in the Ethnic hair section next to relaxers, this morning I picked up a 2 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner and a Deep Conditioner that I’ll use to massage the scalp.  ALL FOR UNDER $10.

SIDE NOTE to my chemical, color and highlight clients.  Walgreens has the Conditioning package priced at 2 for $3.  With 3 applications PER package…  this is a great way to deep condition your hair once a week.  Leave on 30mins wrapped under a towel or plastic cap then rinse… (but that’s another article)

Day two on my growing and thickening hair routine… I’ll keep you posted.

What I purchased

2 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner. FEELS AWESOME!

Dr. Miracle’s 2 in 1 Tingling Shampoo & Conditioner

You can actually feel this shampoo promoting strong, healthy growing hair as it leaves strands shiny and clean. Doubling as aromatherapy in the shower, Dr. Miracle’s 2 in 1 Tingling Shampoo & Conditioner is the perfect tool to end dry, lifeless hair by way of moisturizing and conditioning.

  • 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner supports strong growing hair and healthy scalp, moisturizes, conditions and shines.
  • Thermalceutical complex penetrates scalp, healing dryness, flaking and itching.
  • “Feel It” Formula’s tingling sensation promotes blood flow to the scalp helping to end slow growth problems.

 

 

A small cut on top.. and this pack will last for weeks

Dr. Miracle’s Tingling Intensive Deep Conditioning Treatment

Filled with hydrating and healing benefits, this one-time use treatment revitalizes hair’s natural shine and beauty. Tailored to accommodate the everyday, on the go girl, the portable, disposable packaging is excellent for your gym bag or on vacation.

Dr. Miracle’s Tingling Intensive Deep Conditioning Treatment is filled with hydrating and healing benefits.

  • Thermalceutical Complex concentrates scientific ingredients directly into the areas that need it most.
  • Stimulates blood flow to the scalp.
  • Deep Conditioner brings moisture and vitality to dry hair.
  • “Feel It” Formula’s tingling sensation works miracles on slow growth and breakage.

 

Robin’s new trio-blond color

A NEW HOLDAY BLOND!! sexy shades of butter and honey

After erasing this past Summer and Spring’s TOO MUCH blond, Robin richened and darkened her hair and took a two month hiatus from her signature lightness.   She embrassed her Autumn Brunette-ness took a break from the highlift color and/or bleach and gave her hair a little well deserved quietude.  Today, however she was ready, eager and prepared to be BLOND again.  This time, she wanted a multitude of the famous funcolor’s shades.  We lifted a great deal of the dark out, and then foiled in a second “honey” color and bumped the roots up a little with some permanent color.  The results were/ARE SPECTACULAR!!

BACK TO BLOND!!! but this time with illuminating dimensions.

Check out Robin’s new holiday ready ‘DO’ from this Saturday morning!!  A 7:00am early appointment had Robin out and about and enjoying her day by 9:15am.  

THANKS ROBIN!!