Top hair trends to wear for the spring and summer 2014 season. Need a new hairstyle for spring, check out this video.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
2014 Spring and Summer Hair Trends, Hairstyles and Hair Colors
Top hair trends to wear for the spring and summer 2014 season. Need a new hairstyle for spring, check out this video.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
What to Look For When Finding a New Hair Salon
So you are looking for a new hair salon. Maybe you just moved to a
new town, city, or even state. Maybe your usual hair stylist quit or
left the country. Or, maybe, you are just trying to find something new
in your life. No matter what the reason, finding a new salon can be a
big undertaking.
Your new salon needs to be a perfect match for you, your style, and your budget. You trust these people with your hair, so they need to be completely, 100% on the same page as you when it comes to safety, cleanliness, style, technique, price, and even personality.
How can you tell from just a first impression whether or not a salon is for you? With so many hair salons to choose from, it can be overwhelming to dig through all the promotions, consultations, and compliments to find the perfect hair salon.
5 Things to Keep in Mind
Here is a list of things to look for when you are finding a new hair salon. This list will help you weed out the duds quickly and efficiently.
Location - The location of a salon says a lot about it. Is it in a clean, safe neighborhood? Is it close to your home or place of work? Is there parking or public transportation nearby? If you are going to commit to a hair salon and a stylist, you need to be able to commit to their location.
Salon Appearance - It's OK to judge a book by its cover when it comes to hair salons. Your salon needs to have personality and style, but it also needs to be clean and well-kept. How can you expect to be taken care of at a salon if they can't even sweep the hair off the floor or wash the capes? Also, a messy salon might mean a salon filled with unhealthy bacteria and germs.
Customer Reviews - With websites like Yelp and Angie's List, it has never been easier to access reviews of a hair salon. Always check out any customer reviews to see if there are any major, negative trends. Also, ask around to your coworkers, friends, and family to see what they have heard about the salon.
Staff Appearance and Personality - The staff, including the receptionists and assistants, say a lot about a salon. Are they pleasant? Welcoming? Do they anticipate your needs? If so, that salon is a keeper. Also, take a look at the staff's appearance. Its great if their general style is in line with yours because that means that they can work with what you are comfortable with.
Product Pushing - It can be a big hint that a hair salon is only in it for the money if they are very pushy when it comes to selling products. However, if a stylist is actually using the product she is trying to sell, it means that she knows what she's talking about.
Keep this list of things in mind when you go out looking for a new hair salon, and you are sure to find a great fit!
Your new salon needs to be a perfect match for you, your style, and your budget. You trust these people with your hair, so they need to be completely, 100% on the same page as you when it comes to safety, cleanliness, style, technique, price, and even personality.
How can you tell from just a first impression whether or not a salon is for you? With so many hair salons to choose from, it can be overwhelming to dig through all the promotions, consultations, and compliments to find the perfect hair salon.
5 Things to Keep in Mind
Here is a list of things to look for when you are finding a new hair salon. This list will help you weed out the duds quickly and efficiently.
Location - The location of a salon says a lot about it. Is it in a clean, safe neighborhood? Is it close to your home or place of work? Is there parking or public transportation nearby? If you are going to commit to a hair salon and a stylist, you need to be able to commit to their location.
Salon Appearance - It's OK to judge a book by its cover when it comes to hair salons. Your salon needs to have personality and style, but it also needs to be clean and well-kept. How can you expect to be taken care of at a salon if they can't even sweep the hair off the floor or wash the capes? Also, a messy salon might mean a salon filled with unhealthy bacteria and germs.
Customer Reviews - With websites like Yelp and Angie's List, it has never been easier to access reviews of a hair salon. Always check out any customer reviews to see if there are any major, negative trends. Also, ask around to your coworkers, friends, and family to see what they have heard about the salon.
Staff Appearance and Personality - The staff, including the receptionists and assistants, say a lot about a salon. Are they pleasant? Welcoming? Do they anticipate your needs? If so, that salon is a keeper. Also, take a look at the staff's appearance. Its great if their general style is in line with yours because that means that they can work with what you are comfortable with.
Product Pushing - It can be a big hint that a hair salon is only in it for the money if they are very pushy when it comes to selling products. However, if a stylist is actually using the product she is trying to sell, it means that she knows what she's talking about.
Keep this list of things in mind when you go out looking for a new hair salon, and you are sure to find a great fit!
Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, Salon 8410 is one of the area's most exceptional boutique hair salons offering friendly, personalized attention for you and professional care for your hair. With years of experience and continuing education, Tara Uhrinek is ready to serve all your hair care needs.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Making Your Hair Color Last Longer
We spend a lot of money making sure we look our best. For some of
us, the color of your hair is one of those things that just have to get
budgeted. Whether you need a pick me up, a new look, or just need to
cover some grey, hair color by a professional stylist can be expensive
(well worth it though!). In order to make your color last as long as
possible, there are a few tips and tricks you can follow.
1. Don't shampoo - Avoid shampooing your hair at least 24 hours before visiting the salon. The natural oils from your scalp can actually make the hair color last longer.
2. Deep condition - A few days before visiting the salon for your new color, apply a deep conditioning treatment so your hair is in the best shape possible to hold on to the new color treatment.
3. Avoid chlorine - Swimming is fantastic fun especially when there's a hot sun, a BBQ and a nice inviting pool. But the damage that chlorine can do to your hair, not to mention too much sun exposure, might make you think twice. Aside from the damage aspect, it will also make your color fade faster.
4. Condition regularly - After your hair color, be sure to condition regularly as hair color can dry out your hair. Healthy hair will hold the color longer.
5. Avoid daily washing of hair - I know, I know... most of us feel that we have to wash our hair every day, but it's not really necessary and can make your color fade faster. If you have oily hair and feel that you must shampoo, then use a dry shampoo.
6. Use shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair - There are special formulas of shampoo and conditioner that are made specifically to make your hair color last longer, and they really work! Ask your stylist which would be the best for you.
7. Avoid alcohol - No, I'm not saying you can't drink-that's up to you. But you do want to avoid any styling products that have alcohol as one of the top five ingredients. Not only is this very bad for your hair, but it can cause your color to fade faster. If you're already purchasing products from your hair salon, then you have no worries, but if not, be sure to check the ingredients before you buy.
There's no replacement for professionally applied hair color, but we can make our color last a little longer with some special care. Happy coloring!
1. Don't shampoo - Avoid shampooing your hair at least 24 hours before visiting the salon. The natural oils from your scalp can actually make the hair color last longer.
2. Deep condition - A few days before visiting the salon for your new color, apply a deep conditioning treatment so your hair is in the best shape possible to hold on to the new color treatment.
3. Avoid chlorine - Swimming is fantastic fun especially when there's a hot sun, a BBQ and a nice inviting pool. But the damage that chlorine can do to your hair, not to mention too much sun exposure, might make you think twice. Aside from the damage aspect, it will also make your color fade faster.
4. Condition regularly - After your hair color, be sure to condition regularly as hair color can dry out your hair. Healthy hair will hold the color longer.
5. Avoid daily washing of hair - I know, I know... most of us feel that we have to wash our hair every day, but it's not really necessary and can make your color fade faster. If you have oily hair and feel that you must shampoo, then use a dry shampoo.
6. Use shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair - There are special formulas of shampoo and conditioner that are made specifically to make your hair color last longer, and they really work! Ask your stylist which would be the best for you.
7. Avoid alcohol - No, I'm not saying you can't drink-that's up to you. But you do want to avoid any styling products that have alcohol as one of the top five ingredients. Not only is this very bad for your hair, but it can cause your color to fade faster. If you're already purchasing products from your hair salon, then you have no worries, but if not, be sure to check the ingredients before you buy.
There's no replacement for professionally applied hair color, but we can make our color last a little longer with some special care. Happy coloring!
Salon 8410 is the best hair coloring boutique in St. Petersburg, Florida. Find out more about how you can keep your hair color lasting longer by visiting Salon 8410 today.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Moroccanoil Tutorial: How to Create a Short Messy Updo
Learn how to create a short messy updo with this quick tutorial from Annie.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Pastel Hair Color
Rainbow reigns supreme! When it comes to this season's hottest trend, everyone's flocking to bright pastels as their Spring hair colors of choice.
Aren't visions of Jem and the Holograms and Rainbow Brite running through your head? Katy Perry and Kristen Stewart have sported green and orange, respectively, while Nicole Richie settled on a cool shade of lavender.
Nicole's colorist, Daniel Moon of Andy Lecompte Salon, discussed with me what it was like getting the last-minute text to color her hair, which was inspired by a photo that was altered by social media. (Something I had a little fun with too!) Plus, he explains the four-step process of going bold with your color — including the essential product you need to maintain your color at home.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Learn to Rake & Shake - Ouidad
Don't be intimidated about styling curly hair. The key to creating beautiful curls is to create the curl pattern while damp and let them dry naturally or with a DIFFUSER set to low heat. For best results, follow our model Anna!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Getting Rid of the Grey With Professional Hair Coloring
Getting old stinks-well, it's true. Let's just be honest. So many
things stop working and start going wrong. It begins with squinting
when you try to read fine print, then finally breaking down and buying
those over the counter reading glasses from your local drug store. Next
thing you know you're tweezing a few gray hairs out of your eyebrow, and
then you notice the ones on your head. The first time can be shocking
and devastating, but in actuality, getting grey doesn't mean you're
getting old. Some people go grey in their twenties. But everyone goes
grey eventually.
Men sometimes try to hide grey hair (or the fact that they're balding) by shaving their heads, but that doesn't really seem to be an option for us women. Back to the drug store, yet again, this time to pick up a box of color that promises to hide those pesky greys, but it never really does, does it? Often it only achieves in covering some of them while others are still there... mocking us. On top of that, our natural color is now some weird hue of ash green.
Well, ladies, the truth is that you might get lucky once in a blue moon but to get professional results you really need a professional. Imagine that! By now, of course, you hit the salon with a mess that your stylist is going to need to fix with some corrective hair coloring. Basically that just means they might have to strip the color mess you applied to your hair in order to apply new color that won't make you look like the Algae Queen. When you need coloring, it's important to visit a professional for the best in coloring.
Corrective hair color is usually a bit more expensive than a regular hair color (covering gray hair or not) because it's a two to three step process, but it's necessary to fix your, well, your oops. It can be much more affordable to just go to a professional in the first place, but yes, some of us like to try to save money here and there. Trust me ladies, a good stylist can fix things with some corrective color but you really need to leave the boxes at the store in the first place. Getting a professional to color your hair right the first time will be less costly, less time consuming and give you complete coverage of that stubborn grey you've been trying to avoid for years.
Men sometimes try to hide grey hair (or the fact that they're balding) by shaving their heads, but that doesn't really seem to be an option for us women. Back to the drug store, yet again, this time to pick up a box of color that promises to hide those pesky greys, but it never really does, does it? Often it only achieves in covering some of them while others are still there... mocking us. On top of that, our natural color is now some weird hue of ash green.
Well, ladies, the truth is that you might get lucky once in a blue moon but to get professional results you really need a professional. Imagine that! By now, of course, you hit the salon with a mess that your stylist is going to need to fix with some corrective hair coloring. Basically that just means they might have to strip the color mess you applied to your hair in order to apply new color that won't make you look like the Algae Queen. When you need coloring, it's important to visit a professional for the best in coloring.
Corrective hair color is usually a bit more expensive than a regular hair color (covering gray hair or not) because it's a two to three step process, but it's necessary to fix your, well, your oops. It can be much more affordable to just go to a professional in the first place, but yes, some of us like to try to save money here and there. Trust me ladies, a good stylist can fix things with some corrective color but you really need to leave the boxes at the store in the first place. Getting a professional to color your hair right the first time will be less costly, less time consuming and give you complete coverage of that stubborn grey you've been trying to avoid for years.
Tara Uhrinek is the owner of Salon 8410 in St. Petersburg, Florida. If you need to hide your grey hairs, you won't find a better hair coloring salon in St. Pete.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
How to Get the Most Out of Your Bridal Hair Test | Beauty Beat
Brides, you know how important your hairstyle is on your wedding day, and the first step to acing your look is your hair test. But how do you prepare? We've got four things to keep in mind before you sit down in your stylist's chair to ensure you get the look you want.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
How to Dry Curly Hair without Damaging
Ouidad recommends air, towel, or drying curly hair with a diffuser to make sure no damage is done. Towel drying should be done carefully and not bunching or rubbing curls together.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
The Knotty Girls: Kristine Sagan
Kristine
became a hairstylist in 1998 and since then has been able to share all
of the milestones of life with her clients. From baby's first haircut to
prom and wedding day. She feels blessed to share in her client's joys
in life. Kristine loves giving someone extensions who may never be able
to grow long hair or teaching someone how beautiful their curl could be.
She feels that whether you are looking for a huge transformation or
simply want to learn how to perfect your style, changing your hair can
be life changing. She believes that your hair should be the best thing
you wear!
In
2003 Kristine became part of the Art Team with TIGI. She has received
the best training in the industry. She has experience teaching in some
of the best salons in the Bay Area. Kristine hopes to share her
knowledge with you and she is thankful to all of her clients for
allowing her to be part of their lives.
"What can you touch but not hold?" ...the life of a client.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Moroccanoil Tutorial: How to Create a Glamorous Bob
Watch as Annie creates a glamorous bob using the Moroccanoil Hydration Collection.
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