Schedule Change

Schedule for New Years Weekend:

I will NOT be working Friday the 31st, New Years Eve or January 1st, New Years Day.

I WILL be working all day, Wednesday 29th, to ensure that everyone can get in to get their hair done for the weekend festivities.

Wishing everyone a Happy Winter!
~Liza

Spray In Dry Shampoo - Try It!

Have you tried dry shampoo yet? Here is a list of my four favorites and why I like each of them.

1) UNITE 7Seconds Dry, Solace Salon. Cost: $23
2) TIGI ROCKAHOLIC Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo, Ulta $19
-Both are great for the gal that wants her hair to feel clean and doesn't like the feel of product. Neither of these two dry-shampoos will greatly increase your hairs natural volume but you will feel and look clean. Both quickly absorbed oil and have nice citrus scents. The difference between the two? Unite 7Seconds Dry is made of more natural ingredients.

3) OJON Rub-Out Dry Cleanser - This is my favorite travel product. It even comes in a mini size that you can carry with you in your carry-on bag. Great for the gal that wants clean hair and some volume but with little residue. This product quickly absorbs oil, and smells wonderful. By just spraying this in daily I was able to go for FIVE days without washing! (Side note: I did have to re-curl my ends)
Buy at: Sephora MOA. Cost: $21

4) UMBERTO Dry Clean Dry Shampoo - Great for the gal that wants tons of volume. You will feel it in your hair; its a little gritty. And you may have to go back and brush spots to blend in the product. But you will have instant mega volume. I even use it on my crown when my hair is clean for a backcombed effect. Buy at: Target Cost: $9

NOTE: When using dry shampoo, shake regularly while using, to keep the ingredients well mixed. If the nozzle clogs, flip the bottle upside down and press the nozzle side to and back and forth until it unclogs.

Long Hair - Quick Styles.

Here are some ideas for you gals with long hair!
(Click on photos to see them larger.)


Side part with bangs twisted and pinned (works best if you curl the bangs first) or side part with braid (works best if you put dry shampoo in the bangs first).

Headbands or just pinning the bangs to the side works too.

Your bangs driving you nuts? Backcomb or spray them with dry shampoo (and crown area if you like), gently brush back, spritzing with hairspray as you go and pin into place.


Half up with a little teasing in the crown is a quick way to do something different. And a great way to show off fun earrings!

Want to learn HOW to do these styles? Check out my Blogs: Dealing with Day 3 hair (6/23/10) and Learn to Backcomb (6/29/10). OR go to Youtube.com and search for the type of style that you want to learn! (ex: French Braid)

Long Hair - Ponys, Braids and Twist

The sleek pony, placed mid head or higher says: confidence! (But NO scrunchies allowed!)

The low pony is soft and feminine.

And my personal favorite: The messy pony with the teased crown.


Braids are all the rage. French braids, side braids, random braids or even Palin's half braid. For curly haired girls twisting and pinning small sections can give the look of a braid without creating fuzzies.

Want to learn HOW to do these styles? Check out my Blogs: Dealing with Day 3 hair (6/23/10) and Learn to Backcomb (6/29/10). OR go to Youtube.com and search for the type of style that you want to learn! (ex: French Braid)

Long Hair - French Twist & Buns

Buns have come along way. The look great high or low with a few loose hairs falling out.

Or try a twist AND a bun! the bottom is twisted and the top is a loose bun!


A french twist, messy or smooth is as classic and ageless as it gets.

Want to learn HOW to do these styles? Check out my Blogs: Dealing with Day 3 hair (6/23/10) and Learn to Backcomb (6/29/10). OR go to Youtube.com and search for the type of style that you want to learn! (ex: Loose Bun)

Long Hair As We Age

What is the key to keeping our hair long as we get older?
3 key things:

1) Not too long. Somewhere between the collar bone and the arm pit. Some women can go longer if they have lots of natural volume, or backcomb. Height on the top of the head can balance the longer length.

2) Layers are important. They give the hair volume and help to take the focus off the chin and neck areas. (Earrings also help draw attention away from the neck and chin area)

3) Use a styling iron or large curling iron to give your bangs, fringe and crown area a little bounce. (Sponge or Velcro rollers work well too - put them in as soon as your done blow-drying and leave them in till the hair feels cool to the touch)

4) Bring out your eyes and cheeks. Wear a little extra, or a little darker eye make-up. And put the focus on the last places that wrinkles, your cheeks! A warm coral or peach on the apples of the cheeks draws the eyes up and gives a youthful glow.

Schedule For Christmas Week

Schedule CHANGE for the week of December 20th - 25th

I WILL NOT BE working:
Friday, December 24th or Saturday, December 25th.

I WILL BE working:
Wednesday, December 22nd and Thursday, December 23rd.

Have a Wonderful Winter! ~Liza

Color Trixx

Here a few fast tips n trixx on haircolor:

=lightening hair roughs up the hair shaft (see blog on volume trixx), making hair look and feel thicker.
=the darker the color the thinner the hair will appear.

=lighter or brighter color or foils applied on just the top will elongate the face.
=lighter or brighter color or foils applied on just the sides will help balance a long face.

=Hair that is one solid color will appear shinier, smoother.
=The higher contrast the colors are in a head of hair, the more hairs there will appear to be. (Try: Highlight and Lowlight foils that are as light and as dark as you can handle.)

=We don't really get 'gray' hair. Rather our natural color looses it warm tones. But we do get white hairs that have no pigment. The white strands mixed with the natural color looks gray.
=Since as we age we loose the warm tones in our hair, cool toned hair is associated with older people and warm toned hair associated with youth. One way to look younger: pick out the warmest color your skin tone can handle.

= Trying to decide which hair color tones you look best in? Think about what colors you look best or worst in. Cant wear yellow? Avoid hair color with a gold base. Look amazing in yellow? Aim for color with strong gold tones. Other colors to consider: Oranges, Reds, Violets, Cool Purples, Pinks, and even Green. All hair color has one or more of these undertones.
=Color does one of three things to skin tone: Makes it look more: tan, pale, yellow or red.
Bonus Tips

=The lighter your hair color the more your skin tone and lips become the focus.
=The darker your hair color the more your eyes become the focus.
=The exception to this rule - Hair color that is darker than your skin tone can naturaly handle will put the focus back on your skin. How to wear super dark hair? Use creme blush on your cheeks to keep from looking washed out.
=How to put the focus back on your eyes? Eye make-up! A good smokey eye does wonders! It can even make you look years younger! (Not sure how to do a smokey eye? Make an appointment at MAC for a lesson.)

Solace Salon: November / December Specials

THE CLASSIC COMBO:
-Maintenance Mani & Pedi
-Express Facial
Regularly $125
Now: $105

THE SPA COMBO:
-Spa Level Mani & Pedi
-Four Layer Facial
Regularly $170
Now $140

How NOT to look like a 'soccer mom' - Tip #1

OK so we are veering a bit off the hair subject here but I hear the comment: 'I don't want to look like a soccer mom,' on a regular basis. SO I thought I would add a few tips (not related to hair) on how to not look like a 'soccer mom' (which, since there are some really HOT soccer mom's out there, should actually be stated: 'I don't want to look like an out of touch, frump, that has let herself go and looks out of date.'- but if you say 'soccer mom,' I'll know what you mean) So here we go....

Tip #1: Jeans & Pants
If your jeans or pants look like this its time to go shopping!:


What to shop for so you look like an up-to-date Hottie at ANY age:
-Color: Dark, the darker the better. Be cautious with faded styles.
-Style: Bootcut, straight leg, or wide leg. (To pull off skinny jeans pair them with tall boots and a long shirt or sweater)
-Length: The bottom of jeans & pants should touch the top of your shoes when standing. Only a little bit, or none, of your heal should be showing.

Volume Trixx #1

Do you see all the ladies running around with big voluminous hair and wonder 'were they born with it?' Let me say that many of these gals do NOT have lots of natural volume (with the exception of curly girls). But rather they have learned the tricks of getting volume!

Dry out your roots. Damage your roots. Rough 'em up. This opens the hair cuticles and prevents the hairs from laying smoothly on each other. Ever noticed that your hair feels more voluminous right after getting highlights? Its because in order to pull color out of hair the chemicals have to open the cuticle. Most volumizers work in a similar way, in that they are designed to 'dry out' your hair in order to create more texture.

Picking a Volumizing Product. Read the product container carefully. Stronger products that contain hold are great for holding the root straight off the head (most hair grows and lays flat to the head) but will create weight if used further down the hair shaft. Lighter products can be used from roots through the mid shaft and will create dry, 'floating' hair with little hold, but will not usually keep the roots lifted.

Smooth moisturized hair cuticle. Dry, texturized, hair cuticle.

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Volume Trixx #2

Keep your mid-shaft and end moisturized. Dry, damaged ends act like Velcro locking onto each other. The more hairs that lock together, the more the hair is weighted and pulled down. Hair also needs moisture in order to change shape. Moisturized hair will quickly respond to the heat and hold the shape longer.

Picking Good Products.
As always I encourage using natural products. A gentle daily cleanser, or a volumizing shampoo would be where I would start. Deep cleansing shampoos are fine if only used once every few washes but avoid if you have color in your hair as they usually pull color. Generally the matching conditioner in a set is the best choice because they are chemically designer to go together.

Using a good shampoo and conditioner and still have dry ends? Try a light leave in: conditioner, oil treatment, repair cream, or moisture spray, on the ends. This will further prevent the ends from grabbing each other and will allow for flowing strands. One of my new favorites is Unite 7Seconds Conditon becuse it works as a detangler, gentle moisturizer, UV protector and heat protector all in one!

UNITE

The new product line we are now carrying is UNITE !

Want to see who is using UNITE? Click here to see what celebrities are using what!

Want to see HOW to use UNITE products in your hair?
Click here, choose a product and watch the video!



NOTE: All of our PUREOLOGY products are GONE.

I'm Gonna Be Relaxin'...

To all my clients:

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I will be off November 20th - 27th over the Thanksgiving Holiday Week.

To help fit everyone in around the Holiday, I will be working (in addition to my normals days) Wednesday November 17th and Wednesday December 1st.

See you soon and have a great Fall!
~Liza

Perm-a-ment Change

A Perm is a strong chemical process that breaks down the bonds of the hair and then re-sets them in a new form. The end result can be bouncy curls if done right or fried frazzled limp strands if done wrong. Thus this service should only be done by someone that regularly gives perms and has ample experience in what kind of perm will work best on your hair. For this reason I have decided to stop offering perms since I do so few. For any of my clients interested in a perm I am referring that service to Kathleen here at Solace Salon. She will be better able to answer your perm questions and give you the results you are looking for. Thanks! ~Liza

Hot Brunnette Colors for Fall / Winter 2010

As for brunettes Sofia Vergara has been one of the most influential women in Hollywood this year. Rich Dark Chocolate Browns with Warm Auburn highlights give the hair dimension and appearance of high shine. The tiny bit of red seen in the highlights is a leftover from this summers hot red color and is great because it warms up most skin tones, giving its wearers a nice glow.