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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Taming Elixir- my new favorite product.
WEIGHTLESS SMOOTHING CRÈME SERUM
mild frizz-tamer
with essential avocado oil
leaves hair touchably supple
without heavy product feel.
USE IT
dispense a few drops in your palms.
glide through damp hair
for light-definition and frizz control.
blow-dry for a smooth, natural finish.
use hot tools on dry hair for a
softly defined style.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
sally's here i come
INK IT OVER
Is the nail salon the new tattoo parlor?
If there’s one thing readers can agree upon, it’s that anything inked is pretty awesome. See: tattoo tights and temporary tattoos.
So we admittedly freaked out over China Glaze’s fall nail polish collection, called Ink, which features colors that look like they were drained straight from the needle at our local tattoo parlor.
There are six regular shades, all named after popular tattoo designs (raise your hand if you have a blue sparrow on your back or a koi fish on your arm), and a special black polish with an ultra-fine brush, so you can add tattoo-inspired prints to your fingers. Or, if your hand-eye coordination is a bit off, you can just stick on one of their nail decals.
And unlike an actual tattoo, if you get sick of the look you can just get out some nail polish remover and start from scratch. Because not even Johnny Depp could have a tattoo forever.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
hair extensions for length or fullness
Hair extension information.
Here is a quick look at the different methods of applying hair extensions:
Hair extensions can be attached to your head in many different ways, including gluing, tubing, sewing, and clipping on. Different methods have different advantages. The method you choose will depend on many factors: your hair, your lifestyle, your budget, and your needs, for starters. If you are looking for a long-lasting, natural-looking hair extension, though, consider one of the fusion methods.
Fusion is generally the preferred method as fused hair extensions can last up to three to six months with skilled application and proper care. With fusion hair extensions, the extensions should be indistinguishable from your natural hair. If properly applied, the attachment site should be virtually invisible.
Fusion hair extensions can be applied in different ways: hot or cold fusion. Hot fusion or bonding uses hot glue to attach extensions to your hair. This is the more traditional method. While it does have many happy followers, others say that the glue causes the extensions to feel stiff and unnatural. These extensions can last up to 4 months.
Hot fusion– (lasts 3-4 months) This method won't harm natural hair but doesn't have a lot of adhesive for holding power needed for extended wear. After a few washings, the tubes can loosen, releasing strands, which then allows even more extension hair to fall out. You generally loose about 3-4 strands throughout the period they are in. $125-150 full head.
Cold fusion- (last 3-4 months) this method uses no heat, it is good for all hair types. Uses a metal tube clamped over the real hair to attach extension hair. $125-150 full head.
Fusion hair extensions are more expensive than other methods. If you want long-lasting, natural-looking luscious hair, they just might be the extensions for you.
Weaves – (lasts 2 weeks) Tiny braids hold hair extensions against the scalp, like cornrows, except these braids are hidden. $75 full head.
Bonding – (lasts shampoo to shampoo) The extensions used for this method have a latex plug meant to be glued to your own hair for short terms use. Because this method is fast it's also inexpensive. However, to remove extensions, oil and heat must be used to dissolve the bonding agent, which messy and time consuming. If not removed with care the latex can pull your own hair out. $30 full head.
Braids, Cornrows, Twists, Locks - Integrates extensions in a visible way in that the braided attachment is seen but blends into the hairstyle. $ upon consultation
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE HAIR. YOU WOULD NEED TO GOTO SUNNYS OR ANOTHER HAIR STORE FOR HAIR.
email: judeacontreras@mac.com for appointments.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
hairstyle of the day!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
our new contact info!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
P R E C I S I O N H A I R C U T T I N G
A hair cut is probably the most important part of your appearance. With a bad hair cut no matter what you wear, you will never feel good, (except maybe with a big hat). Every time you look in the mirror, all you will see will be your terrible hair cut.
Everybody knows what a bad hair cut is, but the same cannot be said about a good one. It's difficult to know what a good hair cut is until you've had one. With a good hair cut your hair will be take less time to style. It will look good no matter how much effort you put into it. The true test of a good hair cut is, it will still look good as it grows out. Have you ever had a hair cut that looks bad after a few weeks, and when you go back for a trim, the hairdresser thinks you have not had a hair cut for months? That's a bad hair cut.
Another definition of a good hair cut is whether or not it suits you. There is absolutely no point in creating a perfect style if it does not flatter the client. Hair cuts should enhance your appearance, not detract from or hide it.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
crack for your hair
Anyone heard of this? a strip of hair is shaved from the middle of the nape of your neck up a couple inches. Apparently, some weird spiky piece of hair is sewn in. I know a bunch of you all are in Chicago. What’s the deal? This ish for real?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
I’ve been noticing eyebrows a lot lately. Everywhere I look it seems as though they are getting thicker. No longer are the pencil thin, severely arched brows in style. They’re thicker, more natural looking. I think I like the bushier versions. Although I myself cannot have that look as my eyebrows are naturally thin and I feel like a drag queen when I color them in. I guess whether you like them thin or fuller, you should come in to Arizona Hair Co. for me or Judea to wax you up…just your face though!
Monday, September 29, 2008
2009 big hair trends: an excerpt
I agree with Star about the new cropped Katie Holmes 'do being the next big thing, but if you opt to go that route, please please please don't date yourself and dress as though you're a 50 year old grandmother with no style...as Katie has been doing as late. She is close to my age (I'm 29) and I feel as though she's trying too hard to look like a "serious" actress. Or maybe she's just doing it to seem as old as that ever crazy husband of hers, Tom. No one will ever know.
Another big trend is going to be the pixie as done recently by the ever fashionable Victoria Beckham. It's cute, low maintenance and one of my personal favorites.
As far as long hair goes, i think short choppy layers rocker style should be the thing. But that's just my opinion.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
2009 big hair style? let's discuss.
Do you know the upcoming hair trends for 2009 or do you just not know what to do with your hair? Be ahead of the game with the following list of the sexy styles of hair for the new year!
Have you noticed that in the past year there have been more girls with shorter hair? Well, that’s because more and more women cut their hairs according to the trend. Fashion is constantly changing from one thing to another. If something gets popular, it no longer becomes the “in” thing with designers and models trying to individualize themselves from the common public. Especially when it comes to hair, it’s easy to predict the upcoming trends either: short or long. With the pendulum affect in fashion changes, women are starting to grow out their hairs for 2009. So how do you transition from short hair to long hair? Well, here are some suggestions:
The Cropped Bob: This style became really popular in 2008. It’s a little extreme and stands out, but any woman who can pull off this look; screams to the world, “I am confident!” Not to mention it looks cute with a sort of tom-boyish charm on Katie Holmes.
The Pixie Crop: Shorter and more dazzling. A natural progression from a cropped bob. This style is far less subtle than the cropped bob and gives off a more younger/ funkier vibe. Expect to see a lot of the pixie crop for 2009.
Victoria Beckham pulled off The Bob: The popular hair trend started earlier this year. This trend is still very popular and will definitely continue through the next year.
Above were variations of short hair, but like I said before, the trend is moving towards longer hair. There are a few ways to do your hair that were very popular on the fashion runways for 2009.
Flowing Long Hair: A little wave with a split in the middle.
Straight and Sleek: Completely straightened all the way down
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
i love nails!
I am a huge fan of yellow nails right now. but the girls and i ordered the spider-ed OPI '08 collection. Can't wait! cosmoprof has a waiting list for them.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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