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What is a S.T. and what are the benefits of a scalp treatment? A scalp treatment is just what it says it is. Scalp treatments unclog the hair follicles, releasing natural conditioning oils. It also stimulates blood flow to provide nutrients to the hair and scalp.

The process of a scalp treatment. The first step is taking different steps to clean the scalp. Steps include; Deep brushing of the hair and scalp to remove excess buildup, treatment of the scalp using sea breeze, a tea tree oil or rosemary oil. Final steps include; a relaxing scalp massage, followed by a rejuvenating shampoo wash.

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Choosing a Haircut for your Face Shape

Having a hard time finding a haircut and style that suits you the best? With all the options out there, it can be tough. You could find the hottest haircut and take it to an amazing stylist and it still might not look quite right on you. You need to find a haircut that compliments and frames your face. One that will help accent your best features.

Here are some of the basic face shapes and hair style that flatter them:

                               

 

Square face shape:

With this face shape, the key is to minimize your jawline. Haircuts like a chin-length, straight- curled under bob will only accent the sharp lines of you jaw. If you want a short to medium haircut, choose one that has height and is more rounded to help take away from the squareness of the face. Adding layers will also help soften and add fun movement.

If you like bangs: Stay away from blunt cuts. Opting for softer side-swept band will be a much more flattering option.

Haircuts: Stacked a-line, a short or medium cut with lots of whispy short layers.

Oval face shape:  

The best part about having an oval face is the versatility. Basically any haircut will work on an oval face. The only thing you'll want to avoid is a haircut that hangs and covers up parts of the face. This will give the illusion that the face is more square. A bob at chin length is a great option for avoiding this problem. 

If you like bangs: Giving the bangs a heavy, straight across look will shorten the oval shape.Side swept bangs will keep the beautiful oval shape. 

Haircuts:  Any haircut that doesn't cover the face. A-lines are particularly flattering to this face shape.

Round face shape:

Adding height to your roots will help to add length to a round face. Straighter, sleeker styles are the best option. Adding volume to the rest of your hair will only accentuate the roundness of the face. 

If you like bangs: Generally speaking, bangs are not flattering for this face shape. If you insist on having bangs, adding height to the top of the hair will help elongate the face. 

Haircuts: An on-trend pixie cut (such as Halle Berry or Michelle Williams), will add height to the face. A straight haircut (one that is long with longer layers), will also add length to the face. Avoid haircuts that are  chin length, which will only add more roundness to the face.

Oblong face shape:  

With a long face, shorter to medium styles are best since they help take away from the long face. Adding volume to your hair at the sides with layers or curls is the best style. Avoid adding height to the top, however, since it will only make your long face look longer. 

If you like bangs: This face shape benefits most from having bangs. It breaks up the face giving it a shorter appearance. Straight across bangs work best for this shape. 

Haircuts: A chin length bob or a-line with added volume is very flattering. If you love long, straight hair, make sure you have bangs to break up the look.

Once you've find that perfect cut and style, why not add some color? Even a few highlights will go a long way to refresh your look and create a big impact.

These are just some of the most common face shapes. If you still aren't sure what haircut and style will flatter you, feel free to call or email me for a consultation. We'll work together to find out what would work best for you.

Tips for Healthy Hair

Here are some tips for having healthy hair!

Everyone wants healthy hair right? Of Course! I would like to give some tips on helping your hair become more healthy.

*Washing your hair is a BIG step in health. There are so many products out there to chose from. Find one that you like and doesn't add buildup to your hair and scalp. If you have a normal scalp (not too oily or too dry) it is safe to wash your hair every other day. If you have a lot of oil, you will want to wash your hair everyday to help clean out the pours on your scalp so they don't become clogged. Also, when you go to sleep at night, the oil from your hair gets on your pillow then to your face from there and causes acne.  Brushing your scalp also helps remove the dirt and oil from the pours. For dryhair and scalp, using a hydrating moisturizing shampoo is the best.

If you wash your hair every other day, I like this product from Bed Head-Spoil Me. It is a instant restyler & defrizzer. Brush your hair out and spray the Spoil me on your dry hair.

GETTING YOUR HAIR COLORED: Coloring your hair can be very damaging. Especially if you are wanting to go blond. For someone that has longer darker hair and wants to go blond all over. It will be a process. To make it the least damaging on your hair, plan on spending a couple trips to the salon. You will want to take it slow by getting lots of highlights (they might need to tone it), then you will go back and get more until your hair is the desired color. Protein packs( Found at Sally's Beauty Supply for less than a couple of bucks). It adds the protein back into your hair that coloring or perming takes out. You will want to wait a week or two after the service to do the protein treatment.

A product I really like that helps hydrate your hair is Pureology Hydra cure intense moisture hair masque. After you shampoo your hair, you comb the masque through your hair (a little goes a long way) and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse.

When you are styling your hair, choose a hairspray that right for your style. I use the natural hold hairsprays. They have a good hold but it doesn't feel like your hair is weighted down with hair spray.  Backcombing-also known as ratting your hair- is not the best on your hair either. I can't say that I don't do it sometimes to add some height, but it does cause damage and breakage to your hair. Some things you can do to help add height to your hair without backcombing is:

Round brush your hair (It does take practice)-or elevating the roots with a flat brush while blow drying

Blow-drying your hair upside down

asking your hair stylist to texture your roots (under the top layer) to help add height

and using a good root lifter before blow drying your hair.

Here are a couple root lifters that I like

Pureology Root Lift Spray Mousse

Matrix Take Me Higher Root Riser

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