May

18

2010

3 product Events That Changed Our Lives since the Late 1990’s

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Category : Ammonia free haircolor, Hair care, Style Like A Pro DVD Series, Uncategorized, drying hair, easy, hair styling

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#1 product has been the FLAT IRON at the end of the 1990’s.

There has been a whole lot said about the flatiron and I am one of the few artists that DEMONSTRATES interactively in the Style Like A Pro DVDs, how and why you use the flattiron/straightener.  Enough said, just try the a DVD you’ll like it.

#2 product is the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT mid 2000’s.

That’s what I’ll talk about tonight. But let me Mention #3.

#3 product is INOA HAIRCOLOR the color of the future IS HERE!

These are the 3 products that have made styling for YOU easier, prettier and healthier. I’ll talk about this product in my next blog.

So back to the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT.

How has it changed the styling process?  When the BB first hit the market, it had a nasty formaldehyde smell to it. You had to use a big fan to work with the product. Now, thank goodness, no more formaldehyde, which makes the 90 minute process  easy for the client and stylist.

  • It cuts  your blow drying time in half.
  • It creates a silkiness and shine to your hair. No more frizz. Yeah!!!!
    Maryanne's hair prior BB

    Maryanne's hair prior BB

  • It lasts upwards of 3-4 months, depending on how often you shampoo your hair.
  • “The Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system can actually improve the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to smooth the cuticle.”

Procedure:

  1. First, the hair gets shampooed 3-5 times to make certain the cuticle is open. Squeaky, squeaky clean. Almost tangly clean.
  2. Next, the stylist does tiny partings to brush on the product from just beyond quarter inch from the scalp throught the ends.
  3. Thirdly, the hair is blown dry using a round brush or a bristled flat brush, always aiming the dryer down the cuticle. Make certain the hair is bone dry, no coolness to the hair shaft.
  4. Fourth, smooth the hair with a flat iron up to 450 degrees, bumping the hair at the scalp as stated in Style Like A Pro DVDs.  Smooth and curve the hair shaft. this is to be done if you don’t want the severe straight and flat look.

So soft and silky

So soft and silky

Ahh, look at how shiny

Ahh, look at how shiny

Jul

14

2009

Why Do I Have So Much Hair Breakage?

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Category : Uncategorized, drying hair, hair styling

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Where is your hair breaking?

Is it at the ends, the midshaft, or at the root of your hair? Is it around you hairline?

Could she have some hair breakage

Could she have some hair breakage? YES!

Ends…

If it’s at the ends, perhaps you have not had a hair cut in over 6 weeks. Get a haircut and a moisture treatment and then condition your hair appropriately at home. Condition from midshaft through the ends. Rinse only for 10-15 seconds. Always blow dry at the scalp first before even attempting to dry the ends.

Midshaft….

If your hair is breaking at the midshaft, perhaps you went through some severe stress or… Do you wear ponytails alot? The stress from the band on your tail could cause hairs to break.

Scalp….

Lastly, is your hair breaking at the scalp? Again, personal stress could be the culprit. Poorly applied hair color or lightner could stress the hair. Also if you are drying your hair with a high powered T3 type dryer, concentrating the nozzle in one area could cause extreme bleaching and weakening of the hair. I did it to my own hair and I am a professional. Be extremely careful!

If you have hairline breakage, that hair tends to be finer, thus perhaps weaker and maybe the type of brush and dryer you use are too strong for that hair. Sometimes using a fine boar bristle brush and low heat and air strength is the best for the hair line.

Other recommendations……

Don’t shampoo your hair every day. If you must try this…Get a shower cap. In the morning, before you get into the shower dampen your hands from the shower rub them in your hair (where you have bed head) put on the cap. The heat while you shower and the moisture from inside the shower cap will reinvigorate your hair. Then, when you go to rearrange your style the hair will respond almost like you had just washed it.

As far as a styling product for stressed out hair ends, apply a serum to the ends. 3 pumps into the palm of your

All long or short ends need moisture reinforcement!

All long or short ends need moisture reinforcement!

hand while the hair is wet, 2 pumps prior to ironing your hair and 1 pump to protect the ends from our drying environment.

Hope this helps
sandy [at] stylelikeapro [dot] com
and at Phoenix Salon and Day Spa