Model Devon Aoki, modeling for Elle magazine. Hair by Harry Josh. I ‘m not much of a up do girl myself (unless its ultra messy) but I like these 2 pics becos the first one looks almost ‘overdone’ and ‘doll-like’ on this model. I particularly like the 2nd picture of the pompadour updo because the shape is well executed and slightly imperfect – right up my alley!
Its always so nice to see a woman stylist being appreciated and acknowledged for her work as a hairstylist and especially being in an industry full of men. There’s definitely not enough women stylists out there, So anyway I wanted to write a post about Miho Marsuura. I know most of you wont have heard of her unlike America’s most famous woman stylist - Sally Hershberger (responsible for the Meg Ryan ‘shag’) but once you see the hairstyle she created for Tao Okamoto, then you’ll know who she is…
Famous for giving Tao the ‘bowl cut’ that inspired so many others to have the same look. Miho cut the bowl shaped bob for Philip Lim’s ‘09 runway show. Like with Ning (beauty reporter for Marie Claire below) Miho suggests using straighteners to give the hair a flatter silkier look as not all Japanese hair is straight and smooth. Here she is at work at Twiggy Salon, Japan..
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I wanted to share these 3 haircuts I came across, I love the color work and the technique of blending all the colors together. Colors and style by Goldwell – Taiwan. (Thanks for sharing Julie Loo)
Showcasing some more work from Joni at Dekko Salon. Michelle came in with fairly long hair and wanted to have a change. After a consultation, Joni went about her work and created a shorter cute, messy fresher style for Michelle.
Cut with a razor to give more texture and create messier lines, but still keeping in with the graduated shape through the back to give it a nicer profile, Joni created a shredded asymmetric bob shape that has been styled with styling cream to bring out Michelle’s natural movement in the hair. Nice Joni, thanks for posing for me Michelle : )
Interview by Cally Robson for her ShesIngenious Website - an association for women with new products and inventions.
Thanks Cally for your patience while people were eating in the background or me going blank on occasion and giggly, all part of the fun eh?
15 in 1 MIRACLE treatment
I must admit when I first saw this product describe itself as a ‘miracle’ treatment I was skeptical, of course, it takes a lot to feel comfortable to use that word for a product description, but hey after using it, I feel like they are pretty close in most cases! I have used this product quite a lot so I feel I can give fairly accurate judgment on it.
When I first tried this, becos it was a liquidy spray I felt that it couldn’t do that much, but as I started to blow dry it, I found that even with using your fingers only, the hair starts to feel very soft and frizz free. On finer hair, it almost doesn’t even need the brush, but on afew occasions when I have used it on ultra coarse frizzy hair it doesn’t work so great and even with pulling it through with a brush, it doesn’t quite do it! But for every one in 30 that it doesn’t do that much for, I must admit I have become a fan : )
The only complaint I have is the design and size of the bottle doesn’t quite fit well into my smaller hands. I don’t have the strength to pump and spray with one hand while I cover my clients face with the other, so I have to uncover the face so that I can do the 2 handed spray with one hand underneath. But I guess people with normal sized hands will be fine.
Anyway, FYI, here is their own description of the product:
A deeply nourishing treatment rich in botanicals, proteins and key nutrients, providing total care for soft, silky feel good beautiful hair. Adds shine/softens and smooth's/detangles/prevents frizz and flyaways/moisturizes/ repairs dry damaged hair/protect against heat styling/seals and protects hair color/prevents split ends/ promotes scalp circulation/stops hair breakage/ strengthens hair/ enhances natural body/ heals hair shaft/ prevent scalp itch.
Available in 2 sizes, 1fl oz and 3.3fl oz.
Came across this guy’s haircut, and even though I’ve seen it many times, I think this guy carries it off without coming across too soft or feminine, like most do.
Maybe it’s the bit of facial hair but it manages to keep a more rugged look, even though it has all the overly wispy ends which I always go on about so much, for some reason, I like this one, it works for me (as Steven Tyler would say, all the time)
Is Rogaine™ effective for women?
Rogaine or minoxidil is valuable adjunctive therapy for both men and women with hair loss. It does not work in all individuals and only a trial of use [six months ] will give a definitive answer as to it’s merits in any one individual. The exact mechanism of action of this drug is not well understood however it has been demonstrated to be capable of lengthening the anagen or active growth phase of the hair within the hair growth cycle. This translates clinically into healthier hair for a longer period of time. Rogaine is the only FDA approved medication to slow or stop hair loss in women.
Can women take Propecia™ ?
Propecia is not FDA approved for use in women. Women of childbearing age should not take this medication because of its association with birth defects in the developing male fetus. Studies conducted using 1mg finasteride in post-menopausal women demonstrated the agent not to be effective in this patient category. The prospect exists that a higher dosage may be beneficial in this group of individuals, however good studies showing its efficacy and safety are yet to be completed.
Dr. Craig L. Ziering is one of the leading authorities in hair transplant surgery. With more than 19 years of experience as a preeminent hair transplant surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Ziering has provided help to countless men and women who suffered from hair loss.
Are surgical hair transplants a treatment option for women?
Depending on the nature and degree of hair loss women may or may not be candidates for hair transplantation surgery. Goals and expectations need to be carefully reviewed in advance of contemplating surgery and if there exists medical questions pertaining to the nature of the loss or its future course, then medical laboratory investigation may additionally be warranted.
Why are some women not candidates for hair restoration surgery?
Hair transplantation involves the relocation of hair from an area of greater density and fullness in the back of the scalp to an area of hair loss on top of the head. Women who have generalized thinning do not possess sufficient reserves of hair to allow for the removal of hair without deleterious effects upon the source of the donation. Additionally in these instances the usual source of donor hair may not contain healthy hair which will survive and grow when transplanted. In hair transplantation, as in many surgical procedures, it is important to balance the potential gain against the possible risks or downside when contemplating a procedure that is not reversible.
Dr. Craig L. Ziering is one of the leading authorities in hair transplant surgery. With more than 19 years of experience as a preeminent hair transplant surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Ziering has provided help to countless men and women who suffered from hair loss.
I recently came across some information on Hair Loss in women and thought you would find it interesting, I will post them all separately so its not too much reading all at once… all articles by Dr. Craig L. Ziering
What causes hair loss in women?
Female hair loss is a distinctly different entity from male pattern hair loss which has a known cause and usually follows a predicable path. Though some women experience hair loss that resembles male patterned loss, others experience diffuse loss that involves the entirety of the scalp. Such individuals are not candidates for surgical hair restoration in that they do not possess an uninvolved area of hair from which to obtain hair for transfer. Other causes for hair loss in women range from medical conditions associated with hair loss such as anemia, hypothyroidism and connective tissue diseases to adverse reactions to medications or deleterious effects of certain grooming practices e.g. tight braiding of the hair which causes traction alopecia.
To be continued…
Dr. Craig L. Ziering is one of the leading authorities in hair transplant surgery. With more than 19 years of experience as a preeminent hair transplant surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Ziering has provided help to countless men and women who suffered from hair loss.
Used for the Hair Face and Body
I really wanted to share my latest favorite shampoo and conditioner from Davines with you. This combination is fairly new in the market and I was first introduced to it about a year ago, luckily we carry the whole Davines line in Dekko Salon, anyway, as soon as I tried it, I was hooked!! So good, my boyfriend had to hide it from me cos I was using up his supply too fast!!
Authentic Cleansing Nectar – This shampoo is so soft that it can be used on the hair and body. It contains Organic Carthame Oil with no parabens, no artificial colors, no silicons and no sulphates. I found this shampoo easy to foam despite the gentleness of it, I also used it on my body and gave it a cleanse too which left my skin very soft and supple : )
Authentic Moisturising Balm – This moisturiser is used on the Hair, Body and the face too. It s contains 98% natural derived ingredients with Organic Carthame Oil. To use on the hair : Apply onto the ends of cleansed damp hair, leave for afew minutes then rinse well. Face: Apply with a cotton pad to eliminate impurities and face up. Body: Apply on damp skin and leave on for a few minutes, and then rinse well.
I noticed the spelling is the European/UK way, but what the hell, Davines is an Italian company so I’m following their way for this article.
Both available in large and travel sizes.
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Short and sharp!!! Not sure if this one is an updo but whether it is or whether its actually been cut short, its a good look, I like it!! The textured front area gives a slight punky look with ‘attitude’. Thanks to whoever for
letting me showcase it!
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letting me showcase it!
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In my lifetime of working in salons I always hear clients asking about tips, who to tip, how much to tip etc etc. So I'm here to try to explain briefly how it works in hair salons..
Being from England myself, the rules of tipping vary alot compared to the US, it seems that here in the US, it's almost compulsory to tip wherever or whatever you do, i.e. eating, riding in cabs.. Whereas in the UK, you tip when you feel like feel like tipping someone for their service and you are happy with it etc, but as we know, tipping varies so much in different countries, so if your unsure, you could always ask the receptionist for advice before going somewhere.
So for the most part, in the US, most people tip the hair stylists/colorists between 15-20% of the service, (more if they are very happy) and the shampoo person (who alot of people forget about) will usually get anything from $2 - $20 depending on the client and how happy with the service they are feeling. Sometimes even the receptionist will get a tip from regular clients who appreciate the receptionist ability to get them their appointments when they need/want.
I have read alot of articles about tipping where they say that the owner need not be tipped!! Now I'm not just saying this because I am an owner, but I just don't get where this came from? I can understand if the salon is largely based on commission stylists who make the salon owners alot of money but for smaller salons where the stylists all work on a chair rental basis, these owners don't make a huge commission on others and therefore work just as hard as everyone else so why shouldn't they get tipped like others? Others may disagree but I'll bet you the ones that disagree are owners of huge salons!
On special occasions, where a stylist has gone out of their way to fit you in after hours, it would be a nice gesture to show your appreciation by tipping them more than you usually do, and for occasions like Christmas, it is totally up to the clients whether they give a special tip or not, it is certainly not expected but a great gesture if you do.
How you choose to give the tip is up to you, most salons will provide an envelope for you to put your tip into, you should write your name as well as theirs on the front, it would be easiest to give it to reception who will hand them out to the stylists at the end of the day, altho some people prefer to give them directly to the stylist, but remember it can be abit awkward as the stylists could have wet or sticky hands from working and may not have a pocket to put it into.
Thanks for reading..
I love this hair (both styling and color) so much that I wanted to show you the pictures separately so you could see them better. This is Rinko Kikuchi, a Japanese actress from Japan. You may remember her from the movie Babel with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet.
The hair is styled by Keith Carpenter (from the Wall Group) for Marie Claire, but what I love most about the hair is the block coloring through the top – refreshing to see color on top instead of all the Ombre Coloring we've been seeing so much of lately which puts the color underneath and below. I know it means high maintenance but as you can see with the bit of roots coming through, it still looks great.
According to L'Oreal Professionnel (printed in Marie Claire May 2011 issue)
American’s spend $1.4 billion a year on hair products – more than China, France, Brazil and India combined!!
Now how do I get them to spend just one million on mine?? Ha!
http://www.jujuchan.com/p/shop.html
Bumble and Bumble’s Blondish Hair Powder:
I’ve always admired Bumble & Bumble for their styling products, for me who is a cutter rather than a technician, I am always on the look out for styling products that work well. I have always felt that Bumble & Bumble is one of those companies that concentrated on their styling products rather than cleansing products, this was a first that I saw, which has inspired me to do the same one day.
When Bumble & Bumble first brought out a ‘dry shampoo’ I loved it. Since then they have progressed to spray colored versions of it. They claim to not only add fullness and enhance colors and blend roots, they also dry cleanse and to get an extra day out of your blow dry, I was very excited to try them, and did so quite afew times, but I have to say I found these colored hair powders to be abit too sticky for my liking, and I felt that although it definitely gave the hair body, I couldn't put my fingers through my hair as it left color in my nails and fingers. But all in all, I have heard very good reviews from others about it who don't mind the stickiness or the color in the nails, so good one guys!
So what do you think? I think he’s a singer from a band called Big Bangs TOP. Not really my cup of tea but I have to say, at least they didn’t give him bleached out yellow Asian hair, right?
Going back to my ‘way too feminine’ look for Asian guys article. I really don’t think this one can be helped really, what with that baby faced look, how can he NOT look fem?
Please could you spare a moment to help vote for Dekko Salon.
We have been the Best Salon in the Bay Area for 7 years in a row, losing out last year to another salon. We hope to get the title back this year.. Yay!
All that is needed is your email address and off you go, vote for as much as you like including your Best Stylist. The Best Salon is # 39 under the City Living section.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bestofbay2011
Thanks for your time : )
Well, we've heard of them before, online makeovers where you can upload your photo and try out new hairstyles!!
Here's In Style's version of it, follow the link and give it a try.
Although fun to do, I have always been quite pleased that we as hairdressers will not be replaced by computers! How can someone make a program that will look at someones hair and face shape and give them a good consultation, or give advice as to how one should style a certain type of hair, or what style should be cut to suit someone the best. Hope I'm not wrong : (
In reality, I feel these programs give a false illusion as the hair thickness, texture, color and everything else is not the same as the person trying out the style, so please don't take them too seriously as in most cases it wouldn't do anything but give you a very rough idea of what it might look like if you half close your eyes!!
Thanks to Kelly Cakar for sharing.
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