I am so pleased to share another review/write up on my Texture Powder Styler with you all. I cannot thank Sonja Shin Hodgkins enough for her 2nd write up on me and giving me such a wonderful one too : )
Here’s the review for The Examiner San Francisco, where Sonja writes for the Health and Wellness section of the publication.
And here is the version for her own Beauty Blog (Hello Beauty) where you can check out her latest reviews/stories/info/recommendations and teach-ins for make up and beauty.
Pictures by Sonja…
It’s quite rare for me to find some cute little short haircut that I like, but I chose this one cos she looks like a pixie, the hair is short but very soft and up to date at the same time. Very cute!
TRUE OR FALSE?
Q: If you pluck out one grey hair, 2 or 3 will sprout in its place.
FALSE!
A: Although not true that afew will sprout in its place, when the grey hair grows back, it will stick up and stand out becos it will be shorter than the rest and the grey hairs are usually coarser making them stand upright.
According to the Daily Mail Online in the UK, the demand for the ‘undercut’ is soaring!
It has been noted that an increasing number of women are ditching the longer feminine flowing locks in favor of a more cutting –edge look, salons in England are inundated with a high demand for the ‘undercut’ which involves cutting away a large section of hair while leaving the rest of it long, creating a funky edgier look. The look can vary from extremely short to longer and softer, the surrounding hair is usually ‘razored’ for a softer look.It seems quite afew celebrities are sporting the look and now lots of women are asking for the once considered punky style. Here we have model Alice Dellal, as well as Rhianna and pop star Cassie with their more extreme versions of the ‘undercut’.
Personally I hope this catches on with the Hollywood crowd, it would be nice to see abit more ‘edge’ with the celebs over here, instead of the usual ‘glamour’ looks, which will then drift down to the women in the US, then people can look a little bit funkier.
Here’s our very own Jodi from Dekko Salon looking rather spiffing with her very own ‘undercut’ by Andria Falcon.
To read the full article on Daily Mail….Here’s our very own Jodi from Dekko Salon looking rather spiffing with her very own ‘undercut’ by Andria Falcon.
I have been so happy with the way things have been going with my first product – the Texture Powder Styler, so you can imagine just how delighted I was when it was featured recently on the a great beauty website with more than 17million shoppers -TheFind.com
And then to top it off, it was also repeated in 3 other Beauty blogs – TheBagSnob.com, TheBeautySnob.com and CoutureSnob.com
So I’d like to say a BIG thanks to Stephanie Wong, Community Marketing Manager and Beauty Editor of TheFind for her great write up.Stephanie also writes for TheFindUK and was founder of an online magazine StyleMaven.com
Sorry this page ended up looking like one big advert : )
I was inspired by Jeff to write this post because of his creative and artistic nature and his ability to be such a chameleon with his hair and looks. I met Jeff in Hong Kong in the early 90’s and to this day, have not come across many guys who can change and look so good with so many different looks, so I wanted to share with you - Jeff's ventures of hairstyles : )
Jeff Rustia – not just a hair chameleon, is the president of FRONT TV, which is a Broadcast Design and Branding agency, in Toronto Canada since 1999. www.front.tv.com
He is also Host of Club Fashion TV, www.clubfashion.tv which is an International TV show that features hottest club styles and trends around the world. and if that’s not enough -
Jeff is the Founder of Kol Hope Foundation for Children, the only charitable organization in N.America to help and support special children born with Chromosome disorders and Trisomy-related disabilities. www.kolhope.com
Impressive, I know, so here’s Jeff Rustia with his many looks… well done and Thanks to Jeff’s stylist.
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Shaping Pomade
This is one of my all time favorites, especially for shorter hairstyles, I first got hooked on Cool Greases about 10years ago, since then we have continued to carry this range no matter what salon we are in, even if it means getting afew direct from Japan.
The reason why I like Cool Grease is because it looks like a gel but instead of drying hard like most gels do, it it thick enough to give a slightly wet look but the hair stays pliable with the hold but without looking set and hard. Even better is that these products are water based so don't be fooled by the word Grease, it washes out easily!
Another dose of ‘before and after’ styles from Dekko Salon. Our clients are so great for letting me take photos to show different looks for my blog – Thanks again for all your help.
I’ve been cutting Kim’s hair for over 10years now and she has always been very creative with her haircuts over the years, just recently we have been keeping Kim’s hair on the longer side. So this is Kim after not having a haircut for over 5 or 6 months. That’s because she’s abit of a gypsy and has lived all over the States, right now she comes all the way from Chicago : )
We decided to keep the hair on the longer side but ‘chop’ all the rest of it up with shorter layers and a shorter front area, so that if she decides to tie her hair up, it still looks like a cute short haircut on top. We razored the hair throughout as Kim’s hair is very thick and coarse. We then styled it using a styling cream for hold and dried it while twisting the hair into big sections, creating a messy textured look. Thanks Kim!
Hair Accessories and Ornaments are so popular and there is so much choice nowadays so I decided to write about them and show you as much variation as I could…
In Ancient times, hair accessories have always been very important, they are works of art but not only are they decorative and lavish, they also reflect personality and characteristics of the traditional culture, as well as using them as good luck pieces. The more lavish the piece,the higher the status of the wearer.
Clips – these are easy to use, simple or very ornate and can be pinned wherever it may make the hair look more attractive….
Headbands – Again very easy to put on, can be cutesy looking but great for keeping hair back off the face. Careful you don't end up looking too preppy tho, if that's not the look you want! I love this giant poppy on the right : )
Flowers – Great for weddings especially but can also look very charming for other occasions too. Can be varied so much not only in size but from real flowers to silk or other fabric types, and also flowers can work well or shorter hair too:
Funky Alternatives – Definitely for those who want to make more of a statement and stand out more as fun and funky, seen below is designs by Chloe Lau (1) and Twinkie Chan (2) Thanks girls for letting me showcase:
Feathers – I think this one is one of my faves, I LOVE feathers in every way, so these accessories are right up my alley, not only are they funky and make a statement like those above but I would say these are a little more extravagant in the looks.Thanks to Laura Kranitz who designed (pics 1 & 3 ), and also to Vintage Joy Designs (Pic 2, Photography by Vivian Chen )
So its time to go out and get yourself some accessories to have some fun!
Well, I have to take advantage of this and blow my own trumpet by sharing with you a couple of articles that were written about me and Dekko Salon recently. The articles were written by Sonja Shin Hodgkins who not only writes her own beauty blog which includes making beauty ‘how to’ videos, but she also writes for the Examiner Beauty and Wellness section.
So here’s a link to both of them:
From The Examiner
Sonja's Beauty Blog - Hello Beauty
Enjoy them! Thank You so much to Sonja for writing such a fabulous article, I couldnt have asked for more!!
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I would like to say Thanks to Twinkie Chan for her awesome write up on my new product, what a great idea she came up with and what fantastic and loyal support xx
Check out what she has to say:
OK, so here’s my pick of the day…
The hair was done by Keith Carpenter for an issue of the Marie Claire Magazine. Thanks Keith for your creativity.
This look can be achieved either by combing/picking out naturally curly hair to achieve the height and width, or the hair can be set first either on very small rollers or pipe cleaners, and then picked out or combed out for the required look.
PhytoVolume Actif:
So for you people who are outside of CA who can still get hold of the original formula, I highly recommend it if your hair is fine, flyaway and flat. This stuff has great hold but not so much that it becomes sticky and tacky during your drying process, which is one of the main problems when drying fine hair with product on it.
(Apologies for the sudden bombardment of Superpoke ads, frustrating I know, just x them out)
HAPPY 4TH of July !!
Enjoy another round of Cool Mops around town. Thanks to all the girls who posed for me - Kerina, Helen, Joanna and Michelle. You all look great.
Enjoy another round of Cool Mops around town. Thanks to all the girls who posed for me - Kerina, Helen, Joanna and Michelle. You all look great.
If you see any cool mops around, please feel free to send me some pictures and we can post them to showcase the styles!!
jules@juleschan.com
Sometimes for me, I fall in love with just the ‘look’ of a hairstyle, it doesn't necessarily have to be a precise haircut or anything too defined. One of my favorite things, especially on myself is ‘messy’ unstructured undo's. I know this picture is abit hazy but I hope it will show you an idea of what I mean…
See how the texture is so messy, like she's been out blowing in the wind all day, and then one side is just dragged up to create a different shape! Great Look!
If your lucky enough to have texture in your hair then this look will happen naturally and easily but if not, time is spent just to get this very natural undone hairdo!
I will continue to hunt down more messy up do's to show you.
If your lucky enough to have texture in your hair then this look will happen naturally and easily but if not, time is spent just to get this very natural undone hairdo!
I will continue to hunt down more messy up do's to show you.
QUESTION - by Helen:
How on earth can I get some lift in my roots without having to dry it upside down? I have tried doing that and it just foes abit too wild and messy. Help?
ANSWER - by JuJu
Yes, drying your hair upside down will definitely cause the hair to become messy and also tangled, and if this isn't the look your going for, the best way to get root lift is by lifting sections of your hair and using the hair dryer to blow underneath each section, drag and dry the roots going the opposite way to the way it normally lays, then do the same with the other side as well as with the back, where you would drag the hair up and forward. If you continue to do this method of lifting until the hair is almost dry, you wont need to use the brush to get root lift either, which can be abit messy too as the hair can tangle easy at the roots. Hope this helps.
The other day we did a photo shoot for my new JuJu Chan Hair Product. I wanted the girls to reflect a certain style that I had in mind to represent my product line and of course, for their hair to represent my very first styling product – ‘TEXTURE’ Powder Styler.
We were very lucky to have our Photographer Claudia Ward, Make Up artist Brande, our young helper Gabe and of course our 2 fabulous models Livia and Kerina who all did FANTASTIC work!
And I must also thank Joni for doing the haircut on Livia for me and also Jodi for her lovely wardrobe.
I hope you enjoy these background photos from the fun day we had, it was shot on location at Dekko Salon, and I’ll soon post the actual finished photos that I will be using to present this product.
I was very happy with the result, both girls were styled with my Texture Powder Styler to get their looks. I knew I didn't want the pictures to look like hair advertisements so I made sure they looked more like fashion shots rather than being ‘in your face’ hair shots, the end result was very sophisticated and hip, yet not too trendy : )
Stay posted for the final results of the shoot. Thanks to everyone for their creative help and vision.
Every now and again we at Dekko are lucky enough to get some outside teachers sent our way to give us inspiration and show us some new techniques.
Jin Bang, Artistic Educator from Prive Salon (LA & NY) came over to give us a demo on 2 models. The stylists had requested he show us a long layered haircut (always useful on our clients) on one model and the other model, a creative look.
Before and after pictures of Sharon, His long layered haircut (the Kim K. as Jin would call it)(as in Kim Kardashian)! Starting with the base line to get the desired length, then he went to the front area and carved out a ‘C’ curve into the side areas. Lastly, the layers were picked straight up from the head and angled from short to long then blowdried using a round brush to create the body.
And here is before and after pictures of Kayleigh again, Jin’s creative haircut as seen in the above pictures. Jin started working from the inside out, starting with the internal layers and taking lots of bulk out with his new techniques before cutting the length off (using a back-cutting technique). He then went into the front area and sliced the front off, then returning to the sides, he connected the back length to the sides, keeping the sides longer. he continued to remove bulk throughout the layers through the top area too. Once the blow dry was completed, Jin returned into the whole haircut and refined any unwanted long areas of hair.
Both models looked great and we were very inspired by Jin, Thank You so much for ‘popping’ over and showing us a thing or two!
I wanted to talk a little about Dry Shampoos, not only because there is an influx of new products out there in the stores but also because I am about to launch my very own! Yippee, I’ve been working on it for over a year!!
Anyway, Dry Shampoos used to be known as the stuff your mum would buy to make her hairstyle last abit longer, with very white powdery sprays that not only is left on the head for all to see but the smell of it used to practically gas you out when sprayed!!
But now, they have been re-vamped and have a brand new reputation as one of the ‘must haves’ in hair products. The new products not only absorb oils but also give the hair alot more body and thickness. Ideal for use on fine thin greasy hair. It leaves the hair with a rougher feel so the hair is more malleable.
They come in powder or spray form. The sprays are easier to use on full heads of hair whereas the powder ones are used to concentrate on particular areas. Both should do the same thing, although personally I find the sprays a little bit more sticky in feel.
Reasons for use:
Greasy flat fringes – the powder will absorb the excess oils in the fringe and parting area to give it an edgier rougher look instead of the shiny flat look. Best to apply the powder onto your fingers or lightly sprinkle onto the roots and rub it into the the hair, don't forget the very front where it falls onto your skin. (This is usually the worst part)
Updos – The Dry Shampoo is fantastic for use on ‘updos’ When the hair is too clean and shiny the hair doesn't hold very well so with the more powdery texture that the dry shampoo gives, the style will hold better and look more matte and less lacquered looking.
To add more body and oomph – sprinkle/spray dry shampoo all over the roots to give yourself fuller bigger hair. Brush or fluff it out after 5mins when the oils have absorbed.
Try not to overdo the application as the result can be too white or too chalky but if you do happen to overdo it, spritz it with a light misting of water to get rid of the white look.
I am extremely excited to announce the launch of my own dry shampoo, JuJu Chan’s ‘Texture’ in both light and dark shades to cover every hair type and color. I love it and use it every day and hopefully you will too! Keep an eye on this blog and find it on my SHOP page very soon!
Throughout my career I have come across many cases of Alopecia (bald patches) in varying degrees of severity. My job is to work around the hair and give a haircut that can cover the areas as best as I can (if the cases are not TOO severe) Because this condition can affect both sexes (although most common in late teenage years, early childhood, young adulthood) it can happen with people of all ages so I wanted to write about the basics of Alopecia so people can understand and be made aware of it. We as hairstylists mostly come across Numbers 2 and 3 types (see below).
ALOPECIA AREATA
What is it?
It is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, usually the scalp. It can cause anywhere from one or two bald patches (which is most common) to can spread to the entire scalp and epidermis. Alopecia is NOT contagious. What types are there?
1. Diffuse Alopecia Areata - Hair lost more diffusely over the whole scalp
2. Alopecia Areata Monolocuris - One spot of baldness
3. Alopecia Areata Multilocularis - mutiple areas of hair loss
4. Alopecia Areata Totalis - Loss of all hair on the scalp
5. Alopecia Areata Universalis - Loss of all body hair
6. Alopecia Areata Barbae - limited only to the beard
What does it look like?
Here are show some different stages of Alopecia as mentioned above:
Some of the strong suggestions lead us to believe that the factors that cause it are:
Hereditary – Families with 1 or 2 affected family members or members with Autoimmune Disorder (in which the body attacks is own hair follicles) Emotional Stress, or an infectious agent/germ can trigger off the condition.
What can be done about it?
With cases where there are small patches involved, Steroid Injections are used in the sites. Other medications (ointments and topical cream) can also be used in different combinations. In 90% of cases, the hair will ultimately grow back. In more severe cases of hair loss, there has been limited success treating Alopecia, and in the case of Alopecia Totalis, adapting to the disease rather than trying to treat and cure it, is probably the best way to go. For example, wearing your baldhead as is, or wearing wigs. Remember that Bald is Beautiful as shown below:
I would like to thank Randy Sid for checking my facts and making sure I'm on the right road on this.
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