New Years Eve Glamour Hair

Bouncy Curls

How to get the look:

• brush and prep hair with heat protectant spray

• and in a deep side part for added drama

• Section hair

• Curl hair with 1 1/4in curling iron, alternating away from and towards face

• Let curls completely cool before brushing out with fingers

• Finish with a medium hold setting spray

Low Messy Bun

How to get the look:

• Spritz roots with texturizing spray and scrunch to add volume

• Loosely pull hair back into a low ponytail at the base of the neck

• Divide ponytail into two section, wrapping one section counter clockwise and securing with a Bobbi pin at the base of the ponytail, then, wrapping the other section counter clockwise and securing at the base of the ponytail with a bobbi pin.

• Gently pull and loosen strands of hair to create a “messy” look. Continue to gently loosen small pieces of hair until the desired look is achieved

• Finish with a firm hold setting spray

Low Ponytail

Here’s how to get the look:

• spray roots with dry shampoo to create texture

• Backcomb lightly to add volume to the crown

• Wrap sections of hair around a 1 1/4 in curling iron barrel to create loose waves

• Pull hair back into a low ponytail just above the base of the neck and secure

• Backcomb ponytail for added volume

• Wrap a small section of hair around the base of the ponytail

• Finish look with a firm hold spray

Sexy waves

Here’s how to get the look:

• spray roots with texturizing spray and massage to activate

• Create a side part for added drama

• Section hair 

• Working in 1in sections, begin to curl sections away from face using a 1 in curling iron

• Allow curls to cool completely

• Brush out and apply a light weight styling wax to enhance waves and to add dimension

• Finish with a light hold setting spray

Self-Care Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a magical time, but can also come with special challenges that sometimes catch you off guard if you aren’t prepared! Lots of parties, out of town visits, a chaotic schedule and family dynamics can bring their own brand of stress and we’re here to help share some of the tips we’ve learned over the years to help manage the chaos and keep the festivities fun and enjoyable!

Get Physical: Holiday stress and build and leave you feeling like there simply isn’t enough time in the day. And when stress hits it can really take a toll on your overall mental and physical health. To help manage those stressful days make sure you are building in time to workout that energy through physical activity. Carve out time to exercise your body and let those stressors fade into the background! Whether you can spare 60 minutes or 10 minutes, just break away and reset your mind and body - you’ll be so thankful you did!

Make Room for Gratitude: Everywhere you look someone is trying to sell you something bigger and better than the next. Allow yourself to step back from those consumerism driven narratives and take into account what you have, and what you(your kids or family) really need. Kick your days off with a gratitude list; each morning think of 3 things you are thankful for. Nothing gets your mind right like an extra dose of gratitude!

Protect Your Sleep: Visiting and parties might be the bright spot of the season, but they can deplete your reserves and leave you feeling a less than stellar. Make sure you are protecting your rest times. Sleep is so important to keep your mental game strong and healthy. During this busy time of year make sure you aren’t committing yourself to too many late nights and early mornings. It’s all about balance!

Be Present: Remember when being social actually happened in the real world, with actual conversations and people? We live in a tech forward age and it’s tough to escape, but there is a tranquil beauty in putting your phone down and being in the moment for a bit. Allow yourself to set boundaries about how much you will look/interact with your phone. Give yourself a phone free night and enjoy a movie with your family or friends like we did in the 90’s, with popcorn and only one screen! 

Watch Your Intake: This one is a toughie! The holidays are filled with platters of treats and cocktails and can easily lead to over indulgence which can leave you feeling out of control. Enjoy those seasonal treats and drinks, just be sure to be balanced, adding in regular doses of H20 to keep you hydrated and feeling great! 

Want to Get More Style With Less Time? Keep Reading!

You know the deal. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Next up are the styling products and blow drying. But, what products do you choose when you want to stretch your style the extra mile.

To get more miles out of your hard work, you’ll want to start working this smart little styler into your routine.
Living Proof’s Prime Style Extender, is a lightweight cream that promises to extend your style twice as long, by repelling dirt and oil and creating a perfectly primed base for wherever your styling choices will take you.
You’ll have hair that bounces back between washes with less effort and touch up’s, saving you time and money, because, savvy hair maven, you’ll be spending less time lathering up and more time enjoying that long lasting style!

For the best results we pair the Prime Style Extender with Perfect hair Day(PhD) shampoo and conditioner; formulated to work in tandem, these products are designed to give your hair a hydrating hug, seal in moisture and lock in your style!
We love a product that works just as hard as we do. Add this one to your hair care arsenal, you won’t be sorry!

Products We Are Loving!

We know there are a lot of great products out there for you to choose from, but sometimes it’s hard to know what’s great and what’s hype.

We’ve hit our product shelves to pick out a few of our favorites and break down why we think they deserve a second look!

Wet Brush Flex Dry Paddle:
Wet hair is extra delicate and needs a brush that works out knots patiently. The Wet Brush is leading the curve when it comes to taking care of those damp strands. The Wet Brush’s bristles are flexible, allowing them to bend and support strands while brushing, resulting in less breakage! Wet Brush offers brushes and combs for all points in your styling session. This brush gets all the heart emojis from our stylists!

Redken Extremem Cat:
This strengthening hair treatment spray boosts hair's shine, softness and manageability while bringing a power punch of protein to hair's core, restoring internal strength and shine. You know were are all about keeping those strand healthy from the inside out! This is such an easy step to add into your routine to provide a little extra muscle to your hair.

Pillow Proof Blow Dry:
You know you need a good heat protectant, and this one goes the extra mile without weighing your style down! Not only does this extra light formula protect your hair from the damaging effects heat styling can have, but it cuts down on drying time AND primes your hair for products you might layer in to complete your look. We LOVE a multitasker, and this product checks all the boxes!

You can find all these products in salon and our knowledgable staff would be happy to play matchmaker and get you set up with the products that are going to best support your hair’s needs. There’s nothing better than a good hair day, let us help you make every day a good hair day!

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