Color Perfection Redken Art of Consultation

Are you a new hair stylist just starting out in the world of color? Or do you own a salon and are trying to figure out how to assure that your stylists are providing the best color option for your clients? Redken has just launched the new Art of Consultation, a step by step guide on how to step your color clients and the stylists through choosing the correct color.

Choosing the right color for your client’s hair can either enhance their facial features or squash those features. There is an art to obtaining the information you need from the client to help allow you to make the right decisions. Redken has shared there art to Color Perfection:

1) The Color: Do you have cool skin tone or warm skin tone? What is your client’s existing hair color? Redken has a very easy to use color skin tone palette that will help you determine whether your client is a cool or warm. There are also hair color swatches so that you can determine your clients existing hair color. This will allow you to better determine the right color spectrum.

3) The Hair Type: What is your clients hair type? Is it dry, oily, thick, fine, coarse, thin, or chemically over processed? These questions will allow you to determine what additional pre and post processes to perform on the client so that you will give your client optimal results.

2) The Application: Where should the highlights be applied? Honestly I never really thought about this step but this is as important a decision as any others. Redken has created a guide Haircolor Placement & Design guide that allows you to determine your clients face shape. Once the face shape is determined the chart will tell you the optimal location for the highlights, color, and cut. That is a ton of information.

3) The Grey: Do you have Grey? The percentage of grayness in your clients hair will determine what type of color treatment you will use. Redken has provided a swatch of grayness percentages so that you can compare your clients hair.

4) Your Lifestyle: What is your Lifestyle? Do you work? Are you at home? What type of look are you trying to portray? How often do you get colored? How much time do you dedicate to your hair? Do you have any special events coming up in the future? These questions will help you determine the best type of color and level of color that your client should receive. Redken’s Art of Consultation Kit includes a Customized Client Profiler so that these questions can be asked and recorded easily and quickly.

I think whether you are a hair stylist or not Redken’s Art of Consultation kit will help you better determine the perfect color.

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Get the look: Marion Cotillard

Actress Marion Cotillard attended the premiere of her new film “Little White Lies” at the Toronto Film Festival wearing a chic black Lefranc Ferrant dress with Dior shoes, and hair styled by Robert Vetica.

I loved her hair: It had a fresh, Holly Golightly mood with a strong side-part swept back, and hair tied in a ponytail at the crown.

How Robert Vetica Created The Look:
“I first gave Marion a new haircut with bangs to reshaped her hair and make the bangs prominent. I then blow dried her hair using argan-oil infused Moroccanoil Treatment to give smooth shine and protect it from the heat of the dryer.”
After making a low, side part, Robert blow dried her hair from the part to the side, and did a bit of backcombing to add some fullness at the crown before spraying Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray to help the teased hair stay in place.

“I then re-wet her bangs and restyled them, adding just a bit of Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to give her hair a touch of weight and hold them in place. Next, I swooped up the hair into a high ponytail placed just below her crown. Finally, I wrapped the base of the ponytail with her own hair to cover the elastic. This gave the ponytail more swing, thanks to its greater width!”

By Aly Walansky

Avon, In the Premiere Hair Care Business?

Move over Kerastase and Pureology there is a new Premiere Hair Care line in town! Avon will be launching a new premiere Hair Care line over the summer! I don’t have much details but will dish as soon as I hear. I wonder what the plans are for Avon? I heard they recently acquired premiere skincare brand Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare in there efforts to create a strong premiere skin care brand. Liz Earle’s expertise in botanical ingredients and natural is unsurpassed and puts Avon in a new space. Yes I have the products here and I love them!

I guess the recession is over and we are all searching for premiere brands or is Avon’s strategy to offer premiere brands at a reasonable price? Only time will tell.

Maxius Maxair Hairdryer on Sale!

Maxius Maxair Hair Dryer by Maxiglide for only $35 with Hair Brush!

The Maxius Maxair Hair Dryer is only $35 plus get a FREE Maxius Beauty Hair Brush. From the makers of the #1 Flat Iron, The Maxiglide XP Flat Iron, the Maxius Maxair Hair Dryer is sure to please. This combo is a fantastic price at over 65% less than MSRP of $100 and will only last today!

Product Features:
– Soft, rubber handle is easy to grip
– Multiple heat and airflow settings
– Nozzle attachment
– Ion on demand switch controls for frizzless hair
– 2 Power Levels
– 3 Temperature Levels
– Removable air filter – twists off for easy cleaning
– Lightweight
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This price will last until midnight EST today! Buy Now!

Mary Kate and Ashley Go NEON

That is hair! Yes Mary Kate and Ashley the infamous wonder twins have gone NEON. They were spotted in NYC sporting yellow and hot pink neon highlights. That is definitely a statement. I have heard that neon hair color is all the rage on the runways. Well I guess it is coming main stream.

Maijan Moroccan Argan Oil

Are you looking for that perfect Moroccan Argan oil in a bottle! Look no further I have found the best solution for dry and damaged hair and skin! The Maijan Pure Moroccan Argan Oil Treatment with Grapeseed and Essential Oils is simply amazing. I can use it on my hair, skin, hands, feet, face, etc. It is like magic in a bottle.

The Maijan Pure Moroccan Argan Oil infused with Grapeseed Oil and Essential Oils is the perfect solution for healthy hair and skin. This miracle golden Organic Argan Oil helps soothe and soften both dry and frizzy hair and trouble skin. Maijan’s secret blend of the Organic Argan Oil infused with Grapeseed and essential oils gives your hair and skin a sense of pure luxury like none other.

Maijan Pure Moroccan Argan Oil is naturally infused with omega-6, antioxidants and vitamin E which provides the skin and hair with complete hydration and luxurious healing powers. This superpower vitamin enriched blend provides the much needed moisture that our hair and skin craves, achieving a natural shine naturally with no chemicals or sulfates to distort its effect. The oils are instantly absorbed into your hair and skin leaving little residue.

Nicole, our style expert tried the product as well and had great things to say. “This argan oil is pure miracle in a bottle! Its so versatile. Just a few drops in my conditioner makes my hair extra glossy. I use it as a leave-in too — good-bye frizzy ends! At night, I rub a few drops of the oil into my heels, put on socks, and in the morning awaken to smooth, sandle-ready feet. And after their evening baths, I massage my children’s skin with the oil. It soaks right into the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, hydrated, and calm. What an amazing, natural product!”

So how can I use this product you ask?
For the Hair: Maijan Pure Argan Oil nourishes the scalp by alleviating itchy, dry scalp and protects against UV damage and other environmental factors and also reduces drying time. The Maijan Argan Oil also helps to nourish dry and frizzy hair. Put a few drops of the oil on the ends and it will be immediately be absorbed into your hair giving your hair incredible shine.

For the Face: Maijan Pure Argan Oil helps to combat acne and wrinkles. Argan Oil is rich with so many vitamins and antioxidants it can combat many of your day to day facial skin issues. It is pure magic!

For the Skin: Maijan Pure Argan Oil can be used on extra dry areas like elbows and knees that need extra hydration. It can also be used to help prevent the appearance of stretch marks and stimulate skin replenishment.

For the Hands/Cuticles: Maijan Pure Argan Oil can be massaged in daily on both the hands and nail cuticles to eliminate dryness. The vitamin enriched oils softens hands and cuticles giving it a more youthful appearance.

For StyleBell readers today the Maijan Argan Oil is on sale for $25! Buy Now! Maijan Argan Oil also comes in a pure 100% Organic no fragrance version, see here.

Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment with Collagen

What is Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment and does it work? Yes yes yes! Rejuvenol is a brazilian keratin based temporary straightening treatment that will keep your locks sleek and shiny for up to 5 months. It is very similar to the Keratin Complex by Coppola and the Global Keratin with Juvexin. The big difference? Rejuvenol has many more straightening options for the stylist or the at home professional. Rejuvenol has an original formula but also has a formaldehyde free version, a 1 hr treatment, and a 24 hr treatment. What is a 1 hr treatment? You only have to keep it in your hair for 1 hr and then you can rinse it out. Yay! Much better than the 72 hours you have to wait for Keratin Complex and Global Keratin. That is definitely revolutionary.

We posed a few much needed questions to the people at Rejuvenol and got some fantastic answers! Read on.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment over Japanese straightening?
A: Yes, you can do the treatment over any kind of straightening.

Q: Is the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment a relaxer?
A: Yes, it is a treatment based of Keratin that naturally relaxes your hair.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment after coloring?
A: Yes. For better results we recommend doing the treatment after coloring your hair.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment on top of relaxed hair?
A: Yes, you can do the treatment over any previously relaxed hair.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment on previously chemically treated hair?
A: Yes, you can do the treatment over any chemical treatment.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment on highlighted hair?
A: Yes, we recommend to wait at least 2 weeks before or after the treatment

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment on virgin hair?
A: Yes, but it won’t last as long as previously colored or chemically treated hair.

Q: Can you do the Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment on children, if yes, what age?
A: Yes, we recommend on children 12 and over.

Q: Can I color my hair & do the treatment?
A: Yes, we recommend you color the hair first, wait at least 1 week then do the treatment.

Q: Can I color my hair after the treatment, and when?
A: Yes, we recommend to do so only 2 weeks after you have the treatment.

Q: Can I wash my hair after the treatment and when?
A: Yes, buy only 4 whole days after you have done the treatment.

Q: Can I wear a ponytail or tie my hair?
A: No. Only 4 days after the treatment.

Q: What should i do if my hair gets wet during the first 4 days?
A: Blow dry immediately. Do not use a flat iron.

Q: Can I go into pool or ocean after the treatment?
A: Yes, however rinse hair with fresh water afterwards.

Q: How long will the treatment stay on my hair?
A: 2 months on virgin hair, 4 – 5 months on any other type of hair.

Q: What shampoo can I use after doing the treatment?
A: We recommend the Rejuvenol shampoo because it does not contain Sodium Chloride & it also has Keratin and Collagen.

Q: Do I have to do touch-ups on my next visit or the whole head?
A: You can do the whole head or partials.

Q: When should I have the treatment done again?
A: 3 months or as needed.

Q: Can I do the treatment every month?
A: Yes

Q: Should I cut my hair before the treatment?
A: We recommend cutting your hair afterwards, so this way you can trip the dead ends at the end of the treatment.

Q: Can I use hair spray, gel mousse, or any other hair products on my hair during the 4 day period?
A: Yes, products that contain no sodium chloride.

Q: If I get any ridges in my hair when I sleep, what should I do?
A: Use a blow dryer to straighten the ridge in your hair.

Q: Can I do the treatment while pregnant or nursing?
A: No, it is not recommended.

Q: Can an infant be present while the treatment is being done?
A: No, the smell might irritate the child

Q: Can I use this product on high-lift hair?
A: Yes, lower the flat iron temperature to 325 – 350 degrees and test a strand first.