Hair by Jennifer Lowry

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Merry Christmas to all of my clients who I call my friends and family!

Going from one color to the other takes steps!! A veteran stylist will go thru a thorough consultation to see if you colored your hair before what was used etc. It takes a lot to keep changing your color.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT AND KERATIN TREATMENT:

Brazilian Blowout has developed its smoothing treatment by using a plant based amino acid as its active ingredient. With this the Brazilian Blowout does not contain Keratin to achieve its smoothing results. The Brazilian blowout puts a protein coating on the hair that helps reduce bulk and volume as well as curl. If you desire less density to your hair as well as up to 3 levels of curl reduction this may be the product for you. If you have used Japanese straighteners or relaxers to achieve your desired curl reduction in the past, a Brazilian blowout will offer you a great alternative.

A major down side to the Brazilian Blowout is that it does coat your hair with the protein vs penetrating and sealing your hair like keratin can. This can cause long term problems for your hair if not cared for correctly and will wash out faster than keratin. Over time your hair can become over-proteinized, if you get treatments too often or do not use the proper home care products. When your hair suffers protein overload it will feel dry and brittle. To help prevent dry brittle hair you will need to consult your stylist on what products you can and should be using. Be sure to use the proper shampoo, conditioner and styling products at all times. In the event damage does occur before or after receiving a treatment; to repair this you can get a bond rebuilding treatment in salon, such as theOLAPLEX or B3 Deep Conditioner.

Keratin treatments work differently than Brazilian Blowouts because the keratin molecule is much smaller than the amino acid protein. This allows the Keratin to pe*****te the individual hair stands replenishing and repairing them from the inside out. Keratin treatments are healthy for your hair due to the keratin molecules that fortify your hair internally and externally. Keratin will also make your hair stronger as well as more manageable. Keratin treatments do wash out over time but can be made to last significantly longer than protein based treatments (Brazilian Blowout) with the proper at home care. This means being sure you are using the proper hair care products that will not strip treatment from your hair. Keratin treatments are also very customizable, this means you can keep your curls or get up to 3 levels of curl reduction. You also do not have to worry about overdoing it or timing of your treatments with Keratin because your hair will take what it needs, and the remainder will wash away.

Many people say the major difference between a Brazilian Blowout and Keratin treatment is down time, meaning the length of time until you can normally style and wash your hair again.

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👀 Let's talk about filters, editing, etc.... it's interesting to me how many stylist use them. I would say 90%. With the social network game going strong a lot of stylist edit their work to get more likes etc. It's the dirty secret. Now older stylist like me who aren't up to speed on all the new gadgets show real work. I see stylist I know edit their pictures it always fascinates me. I will sit there and ask them what they use how they do it. Its pretty cool. To see their client look one way and and the picture looks totally different. Is it false advertising? Some would say yes. Do I allow the stylist to filter at my salon yes. Competition is fierce in a small town. Is it wrong? Maybe. But clients look at pinterest at pics of hair they want that have been edited so much what is the difference? Now the work I do is not edited, filtered etc. I'm sure I could learn and make my pictures look really awesome. I just don't have time. But the next time you see a picture of hair you want... it's more than 85% probably edited.

Now let's talk about lighting.... indoor lighting can show color one way and you go outside and it's completely different. I would say it's a no win situation. You can go in one store and look one way and go into another and look different. Not much a srylist can do about that. Blondes are the hardest to keep looking the same in every light. So when you get mad at your stylist because your selfie at work looks different from the selfie you took on a run outside..... remember its the lighting!

This is my dirty secret reveal of salon life.😀

When it's time to get a few highlights in your hair, you have a choice between traditional foils and balayage, or hair painting. There's a difference between the two techniques and each has their own advantages, depending on the style you're going for.

A natural sun-swept look is easier to obtain with balayage. If you're going for straight streaks, foils are your best bet. Then again, you do have the option to get both at the same time.

Many stylists and colorists are skilled in both and can help you decide which will achieve your look. And yet, it's also fun to explore your options before you hit the salon. Let's explore what's possible with these two popular highlighting methods.

Foils vs Balayage

It's very likely that your colorist will recommend highlight foils if you want a big color shift. Taking dark hair four or more shades lighter tends to work best with this technique. This is also true if you want hair that has a lot of contrast and are thinking about both highlights and lowlights or an even distribution of color.

If you are looking to add non-uniform chunks or sweeps of color, baylage is a method offers your stylist more freedom to add color that fits and highlights your cut, face shape, and, of course, your personal style. So, if you have more of a carefree attitude, she can make your hair match.

Balayage is also great for face-framing highlights. Where foils often target the full shaft of hair, including the roots, balayage is frequently used to highlight hair's the mid-section and ends. For that reason, it's definitely the best method for getting those beautiful and funky ombré highlights.

If you prefer to avoid the maintenance of getting your hair colored every six to eight weeks, balayage may be your better bet. Foil highlights have an obvious demarcation, so any new growth is obvious. Balayage is less obvious and allows you to go longer between salon visits—even just three to four times a year—and it grows out beautifully.

The Best Candidates for Balayage

You may have heard of the term, "balayage blonde," but balayage isn't just for blondes. The technique on brunettes and redheads Iis fabulous as well. It's also a good choice for anyone who is new to highlights, whether it's your first dye job or you're looking to ditch the single-color process.

Balayage is a gentle, subtle way to cover grays because the stylist can paint just the gray strands rather than having to color your entire head Likewise, if you're in a transition phase and want to grow out your roots without making it obvious, balayage can be a natural-looking and temporary solution.

Your Balayage Options

Because balayage gives the stylist freedom to paint color where she wants to, your stylist has many options with balayage. For instance, she may suggest giving you just as many highlights as she would with foil, or she may suggest a gentle sun-kissed look with just a few natural streaks here and there.

Some stylists are also using a combination of balayage and foils. One technique is called "American tailoring" and it begins with foils. Balayage is then painted in between the new highlights to soften and blend the color. Another popular approach is "foilyage," and it's just the opposite: starting with painted color and finishing up with foil accents.

Go With More Than One Color

You've probably noticed that natural hair color is not a single shade and that each strand is a different color. You can do the same thing when getting either balayage or foils by asking your stylist to use more than one color to get highlights that look even more natural.

You can also consider lowlights a color that's about two shades darker than your highlights. When these are woven into the hair, it adds dimension and depth for some fabulous looking locks.

How to Get a Perm You Won't Hate

While it’s true that the perms of today are not the fluffy, frizzy styles of the ‘80s, a perm still requires an intensive chemical process to alter the natural shape of your hair and should be approached with extreme carefulness. If you've decided that you want to get a perm, the next step is to find a reputable, experienced hairstylist in your area. Read on for helpful advice and things to consider before getting a perm so you’re not stuck with a style you hate.

Find a Place to Get a Perm

Getting a perm is a serious business. In a nutshell, when you retexture your hair with a typical perm solution, the perm chemicals break the bonds and structure of your hair down, then restore its strength as it reforms around the perm rods. Given how potent these chemicals are, taking your time to find a stylist and a perm that will work best for your hair is crucial.

Try not to settle on the place nearest to you simply for convenience. Be open to traveling outside of your neighborhood if the local hairstylists are not up to your standard. Unlike haircuts, which need to be touched up every several weeks, a perm can last six months, so venturing a little further for it is justifiable.

Start your salon or hairdresser search by asking around for word-of-mouth recommendations. After you’ve gathered a few suggestions, use online resources for reviews from former clients to get a good feel for the quality and satisfaction of the service. Don’t forget to use social media as a tool for reviewing before and after photos and examples of the stylist’s work. If you like what you see, book a consultation to further the discussion before making a commitment.

Select a Good Stylist

The best way to get a perm that you won't hate is to go to a stylist who knows what they’re doing. Sure, all hair pros learn how to do perms, but that doesn't mean that they're all good at them, enjoy giving them, and understand the complicated relationship between these chemicals and hair types. Once you’ve found a reliable place to get a perm, ask the front desk for suggestions on who the right stylist might be for your hair type and hair goals.

We don’t keep our beauty secrets.

If you already have a stylist you trust, open the conversation at your next haircut appointment. Ask them to be honest with you about much experience they have with perms and how comfortable they are with the process. A knowledgable and respectable stylist will have good judgment on whether the hair treatment is right for you and will refer you to someone who is more experienced if they’re not confident performing a perm service themselves.

What to Discuss With Your Stylist Before a Perm

During your consultation with your hairstylist, it’s important to be extremely thorough and honest about your hair’s history. The condition of your hair before you start will determine the success of your end result. Be sure to disclose with your stylist a detailed account of your history with color, highlighting, or texture services. The key here is to overshare and let your stylist decide which information is necessary to take into consideration for the treatment. The proper perm solution depends on your honesty, and the final result will vary greatly if you're keeping hairy skeletons in your closet.

Once you’ve covered the history, you can move on to discussing the future of your hair. The more specific you are about your hair goals and desires, the better. Don't assume that your stylist knows what you're talking about when you say things like, "wavy", "curly," or "body." Show your stylist photos, and ask if the results are achievable with a perm. What you see online might be the result of perms, natural waviness, extensions, or a curling iron (or a combination), so trust your stylist’s input on whether something is achievable. A knowledgable stylist will be able to explain the difference and decipher whether a different curling technique would be best for the effect you want.

Be Willing to Splurge

Depending on the length and condition of your hair, getting a perm probably won't be—and should not be—a cheap endeavor. Good perms take a few hours. A qualified salon stylist will take the time to properly prep, process, and finish the service. In addition to paying for your stylist's time, you're paying for their expertise, experience, and education. A perm is permanent, and the wrong one could very well leave your hair feeling gummy, brittle, dry, or worse. Bottom line: If you can't afford a good perm, don't get one—unless you're ready to explore the idea of a pixie cut if it goes wrong.

Take Care of Your Investment

When getting a perm, you should expect to completely change your hair products and routine. Curly hair requires different products and care than straight hair and understanding your new texture will take time. Ask your stylist for product recommendations and styling tips to get the most out of your new look.

Great article snip!!! From Sam Villa
8 lies not to tell your hairstylist.

At one time or another, we’ve told a harmless white lie. But maybe these little lies are actually hurting us more than we realize? When it comes to your hairstylist, we recommend you stop telling the lies and come clean, for the sake of you hair! We’ve got 8 lies you need to fess up to, you will thank us when you do and so will your stylist!

1. I Have Time To Style My Hair

If you’re a wash-and-go girl, you don’t need a cut that involves multiple heat styling tools. Those styles that look effortless can often take lots of work, so your stylist needs to know that you’re up for it.

2. I Have Product Like That at Home

“Great hairstyles aren’t made with talent alone,” Mims says. “A good stylist will discuss the tools as well as the techniques for recreating the look at home.” So, you may feel like you’re getting a hard sell, but the intent is usually to help you find the right products for your hair. “Part of maintaining the cut at home and ultimately being satisfied with my work is knowing which products to use and how to style the hair,” says Louise O’Connor, owner of OC61 Salon in New York City. “I need to find out which products she’ll use to make sure she’s happy with her style.”

3. It Just Grew This Way

Too often, women decide to take on a DIY job, and things go awry, says Gregory Patterson, a celebrity stylist. He reports seeing people who cut their own hair between appointments and swear the style grew out that way. “When a client comes back to me six weeks later with bangs that are too short or cut too far outside her face, I know she watched a YouTube video and tried to do it herself, and I have to clean up the mess,” he says.“I’ll talk someone through how to do a trim at home because once she cuts outside the lines of my cut, it won’t be suited for her face, and I’ll have to do damage control,” Patterson explains. Don’t take the scissors into your own hands. Book the appointment, or risk a more serious chop.

4. This is My Natural Color/Texture

“Women love to swear I’m seeing their virgin hair color when I can clearly see artificial color on the hair fiber,” says Patterson. “I can’t make your color happen unless I know how to deal with what’s already on your hair.” Share any process you’ve undergone that alters color — whether it’s a gloss, box color, or two-year-old head of highlights. “I need to adapt my strategy for lifting and/or depositing color based on what has happened to the hair,” Patterson says. And, worst-case scenario, some box colors contain metals that can actually melt your hair when combined with bleach. This is when over-sharing is the best policy. The same goes for keratin treatments, says O’Connor. “Any chemical process can interact with another chemical process — even if you had it done six months ago — because you’ve altered the structure of the hair,” she explains. “You can’t always see if hair is over-processed, so you need the client to tell you what she’s done.”

5. I’m Naturally Blonde

Blondes deserve their own category for hair perjury, White says. “Another common lie is that she is naturally blonde — I think it’s part lie and part denial,” he says. “It’s crazy to me when you can clearly see an inch of dark hair before the sun-bleached ends.”Whether your locks are bleached by the sun, lemon juice, or peroxide, the chemical process is the same, and your colorist needs to get a sense of how you’ve damaged your hair so they can avoid piling on stress. Confess to your true level of blondeness to prevent unnecessary damage or having to undergo repeated bleaching processes to get to the shade you’re looking for.

6. I Didn’t See Anyone Else

Sure, it’s uncomfortable to confess that you’ve cheated on your stylist or colorist, but you can’t repair the damage without talking it through. “Clients try to get their hair done for less money or closer to home and come back to have it fixed,” White says. “No one ever admits to doing it, but I can spot my own work from the moon. “Be honest about why you strayed, and you might be able to work out a plan to stretch the time between appointments or make scheduling easier. And, you need to give full disclosure about what happened in the other chair — especially if you had a chemical process.

7. Do Whatever You Want

“I learned a long time ago that ‘Do whatever you want’ really means ‘Do whatever you want, as long as it’s exactly what I want,’” White says. “I have no idea why women feel compelled to say that when no one means it.” If you’re not prepared for a Miley-level transformation, don’t put all the decisions in your stylist’s hands. White probes his clients to discover their limits. “I try to find out if this is an impulsive decision — maybe due to a breakup — and get a sense of her lifestyle,” he says. “If she’s a lawyer, I need to keep her conservative, or if she’s in a band, she needs to look good on stage.” So, if your hair consultation feels more like a therapy appointment, that’s because it is. White explains that part of his job is to sort through what a client divulges so he can find out the difference between what she thinks she wants and what she really wants. The goal is to make sure you walk out the door without regrets, so be honest with yourself and the person behind the chair.

8. I’ll Come In For Touch-Ups

Time and money are valid reasons why you might not keep up with appointments for root touch-ups or trims, but you need to say these may be issues up front so your cut and color can require less maintenance. “I offer free bang trims every three to four weeks because I’d rather maintain the shape than have you do it at home,” says Patterson. And, there’s a legitimate scientific explanation behind those root touch-ups. “If your colorist says you need to be coming in for touch-ups every three to four weeks it’s because of the science of color processing,” Mims says. “If your hair gets longer than that inch of root, no matter the color, the color processes differently,” she says. The reason is that the heat from your scalp helps to process the shade, and then the formula has to be adjusted the farther your hair grows from your scalp. “Scheduling touch-ups means much less work and time for both of you,” Mims says.

What is a Hair Mask?

Hair masks are special hair treatments that have been formulated with a high concentration of hydrating ingredients, including natural oils and butters.
Unlike a shampoo or a conditioner, both of which only coat the surface of your hair strands and are washed away after a short period of time, hair masks are designed to remain on the hair for longer. This gives all of their hydrating ingredients enough time to pe*****te into the hair shaft, resulting in dramatic improvements.

What do hair masks look like?
They look like a thick conditioning cream, designed to be combed through the hair.
While a hair mask may not look too different from a conditioner at first glance, there are some huge differences between the two…
To begin with, hair masks are thicker in texture. Rather than easily spreading over the hair, they provide a thick coating.

The reason as to why they are so thick is because they contain a higher concentration of ingredients, which is how they are able to work so effectively.

Why Should You Use a Hair Mask?

No matter how much love and care you may shower over your hair, it is still going to experience quite a bit of stress and damage, and this is likely to be on a daily basis too.
What exactly is causing all of this hair damage?

A number of factors, some of which are in your control and some of which you can do nothing about:

Sun exposure

Heat styling

Coloring, highlighting and bleaching

Tight ponytails and braids

Air pollution

Chemicals in water

Changes in air humidity

Cold or dry air

Your hair is made up of three layers. When this leaves the inner layers exposed and vulnerable, resulting in dryness, frizz, and a general lack of bounce and shine.
A hair mask helps to treat just about every type of hair damage, helping to bring the lustre back to your hair.
Of course, the hair mask you choose makes a huge difference…

How to Choose A Hair Mask

The mask that you choose should be designed to target the hair issues you are trying to treat.
Does this really matter?
Yes, it actually does. For example, some masks will contain high amounts of protein to strengthen hair. However, if your hair doesn’t need this, you could actually end up making your hair look and feel drier.

So, how do you know which mask to go for?
Here are a couple of tips:

Dry/Damaged/Frizzy Hair – use a heavy, intensely moisturizing and conditioning mask to hydrate and nourish your strands. Keratin-based hair masks can also be helpful to heal your hair

Limp/Thin/Flat Hair – use a mask that contains plenty of proteins, as this will add strength to your hair

Curly Hair – use a mask that features plenty of natural oils, including argan, avocado and coconut, as these will smooth and define your curls

What about oily hair?

Since your scalp naturally produces a large amount of sebum, this gives your hair some extra natural protection. You likely won’t need to use a hair mask, unless the ends of your hair are brittle or showing other signs of damage.

If this is the case, either type of hair mask will work well for you, just make sure to concentrate this only on the ends of your hair.
The one exception is if you can find a good clay mask, as these will help to absorb excess oil from your scalp.

Of course, even if you find a mask that seems perfectly designed to your hair type, you should never believe the marketing claims printed on a label. Instead, take a look at the ingredient list to make sure that it contains ingredients that will actually be beneficial to you.

Here are some great hair mask ingredients to look out for:

Almond Oil – lightweight but hydrating, making it well-suited to fine and thin hair

Argan Oil –

Panthenol – a form of vitamin B5, panthenol is able to bind itself to water molecules, intensely hydrating the hair

Wheat Proteins – prevent hair breakages,

Coconut Oil – able to pe*****te deep into the hair shaft and provide nourishment

Green Tea – packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it suitable for all hair types

Shea Butter – with its high concentration of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, shea butter is great for repairing dry and damaged hair

Avocado – packed with vitamins, this fruit moisturizes and thickens the hair

How to Use A Hair Mask

While it does take a few minutes to apply a hair mask, or longer if you have long or thick hair, they are actually quite simple to use.
Hair masks can be used on both wet or dry hair, but this does depend on the hair mask you choose…

Since oil repels water, an oil-based mask will work best when applied to dry hair, as this enables your hair to soak up all of its benefits. On the other hand, water-based masks are most effective when used on wet hair, as this means that your hair can fully absorb all of the mask’s ingredients.

Either way, whether you are using a mask on wet or dry hair, you need to make sure that your hair is freshly washed.

Why?

Because you want the mask’s ingredients to be able to quickly and easily pe*****te into your hair. If your hair contains dirt, oil, product build-up and other particles, these will block the mask from fully working its magic.

Do you need to condition your hair before applying a hair mask?

No. The mask will do everything that the conditioner would have done, plus more.

When it comes to applying the mask…
Spread this all over your hair, concentrating on the ends of your hair.

Why?

Because this is the oldest and most fragile part of your hair. Plus, since the ends farthest away from your scalp, this means that they often miss out on the nourishing oils that the scalp produces, leaving them dry and brittle.
You can use a wide-toothed comb to help spread the mask evenly through your hair, but then use your hands to gently rub the mask into the ends of your hair.

Will this repair split ends?
Unfortunately, no, there isn’t really anything that can actually repair split ends. However, a mask acts like a bandage, smoothing these frayed ends down and thickening them up with moisture, making them less visible. This added strength and moisture also prevents split ends from worsening, while

How long should you leave the mask on for?

This all depends on the mask that you have chosen. It is important that you read the accompanying instructions beforehand, so that you fully understand how to apply that particular masks.

While some masks only need to be left on for ten minutes, others are designed for overnight use.

Having said that, just about any hair mask can be slept in.
If this is what you want to do, wrap your hair up in a loose shower cap or silk scarf after applying the mask. This will prevent it from rubbing off onto your bedding. Then, when you wake up, you can rinse the mask off. This method is especially beneficial for those who have severely damaged hair.
When it is time to remove your mask, make sure that you shampoo and condition your hair afterwards.

Why?

Because this will ensure that you clear away any product build-up. While masks themselves are great for your hair, having these heavy ingredients linger on your hair for days is definitely not.

How often should you be using a hair mask?
This is completely up to you. While some may choose to use one a couple of times a week, others opt for a fortnightly or monthly treatment.

If you know that your hair could do with the extra help, then use a hair mask more regularly.

Don’t have time to use a hair mask?

There are plenty of quick-acting hair masks out there. These only need to be left on for two to three minutes. This means that you can apply the mask, do something else for a couple of minutes, and then quickly rinse the mask out. While the effects won’t be quite as dramatic as a hair mask that is left on for longer, these masks will still give your hair some intense nourishment.

Intensifying the Results of A Hair Mask

When you take the time to apply a hair mask, you want the results to be as good as they can possibly be.
Well, there are a couple of things that you can do to intensify the outcome of your hair mask…

It all comes down to heat.

Heat increases the rate at which ingredients are able to bond to your hair cuticles. Plus, the fact that many ingredients turn into more of a liquid form when subjected to heat also helps with this. Chemical reactions are also sped up with heat, enabling ingredients to work faster.
In other words, applying heat to your hair while you have a hair mask on can help to boost its effects.

How should you go about doing this?
You have a few different options, such as:

Heating the mask itself – this works best with oil-based masks, and can be done by placing the mask into a bowl of hot water before applying it to the hair

Blow drying – running a blow dryer over your hair after you have applied the mask works well, so long as you make sure that you do not subject any part of your hair to too much heat

A hot towel – after applying your mask, wrap your hair up into a shower cap. Place a hot towel over the cap and leave this on until you are ready to rinse your mask off

A heated cap – these are designed to be placed into a microwave, and basically look like shower caps that can be heated. They can be placed directly over your hair after the mask has been applied

Using A Mask On Colored Hair

Wondering if you can use hair masks on colored hair?

Yes, so long as you choose a hair mask that has been designed for colored hair.
In fact, hair masks can be particularly beneficial for those who regularly dye their hair.

How?

Due to the way in which it helps your hair to retain moisture. Try using a mask at least two weeks before coloring your hair, and then continue using one on a weekly basis.
You will likely notice that not only does your hair color last for longer, but its vibrancy and shine will be so much stronger too.
You will even find masks out there that double up as hair glosses. These can be used in between touch-ups to help intensify your color. For example, a hair mask designed for blonde hair will be able to reduce any brassiness, while a mask for brunettes would intensify the brown without adding in any red.
Hair masks are a product that just about everybody would benefit from. Your hair experiences so much stress and damage on a daily basis, so spend some time nourishing it with a hair mask.