5 Fall Haircuts to Love

Posted on December 1, 2011 by cdaza

WHAT: The Shaggy Bob
AS SEEN ON: Dianna Agron, January Jones
This look, is a cross between a bob and a shag, and comes to life when cut and styled properly. It’s meant to have some jagged lines with lots of movement.
WHO SHOULD TRY IT: It’s a great option for women with fine hair that has a little bit of natural texture.

WHAT: The Punky Crop
AS SEEN ON: Hayden Panettiere, Evan Rachel Wood
The punk crop, and it’s definitely holding strong as one of the most-requested cuts of the season among the fashion forward types.
WHO SHOULD TRY IT: This look is suitable for most face shapes except oblong or rectangular. Continue reading →

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Trend Alert: Fall 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by cdaza

COLOR: HONEY HUES
Gold tones and honey hues are the fast-growing favorite colors for the upcoming season to brighten and complement just about every complexion. Used to either frame the face or placed just at the hairline and crown, this upcoming seasons’ must-have hue will make every complexion radiant. From honey and amber to chestnut and maple, tones of gold will complement any brunette. Continue reading →

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Silicone in Hair Products – Not So Bueno…

Posted on July 11, 2011 by cdaza

Silicone oil is a main ingredient in many smoothing and anti-frizz hair care products; you will find them listed as dimethicone and dimethanol.  The alleged advantage of silicone oil is its ability to coat the hair shaft and smooth the hair cuticle to tame or eliminate hair frizz.  I use the term alleged because I feel that in actuality this can be a disadvantage because silicone oil like many oils attracts dust and dirt to the hair causing buildup over time.  Therefore this creates the need to use a clarifying shampoo to remove the silicone oil completely from the hair which in turn can be drying. Silicone oil used on fine or thin hair can weigh it down causing it to look limp and may have adverse effects on the scalp, as well. Continue reading →

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Trend Alert

Posted on March 17, 2011 by cdaza

Tired of the same old, same old look?  All you need to do to be on trend is add a heavy fringe.  Blunt, solid bangs are being sported by Kate Moss and Olivia Wilde and they instantly update your look.  Don’t try this at home, however.  Although it seems like cutting your own bangs is simple, leave it to the professionals – there is definitely a method to creating sexy fringe instead of crooked little girl bangs.

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To Go Grey or Not to Go Grey

Posted on March 1, 2011 by cdaza

Many women have chosen to go au naturel and not color their hair although they have some grey.  There are of course as many reasons to color your hair as there are valid reasons not to color your hair.  The following is my unsolicited opinion as a colorist and as a professional.

First of all, if you are going to let your hair go grey then make sure your hair cut is also age appropriate.  Jamie Lee Curtis is a wonderful example of a woman that looks amazing with her natural hair color because she also has a short, sexy hair cut. Continue reading →

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Why Choose Ammonia Free Hair Color

Posted on February 10, 2011 by cdaza

Ammonia is traditionally used in hair color in order to open the cuticle, or the scaly layers that protect the inner hair structure and where hair pigment is found.  The problem with ammonia is that it blows the cuticle open and makes it very difficult to close it back down.  This leads to color fading, and to loss of protein and moisture in the hair.  What does that mean for your hair?  Well, protein keeps your hair strong, while moisture helps it to maintain its elasticity.  Losing either one or both of these compromises the health of your hair. Continue reading →

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The Truth About Keratin Treatments

Posted on February 4, 2011 by cdaza

There is a lot of information, and misinformation about keratin treatments.  Let’s begin with what the purpose of these treatments was initially.  They are meant to smooth the hair, fill in the cuticle layer with missing keratin and protein, and leave the hair easy to manage.

Many of the keratin treatments on the market are straightening the hair.  This means that there are chemicals in that treatment that are harsh enough to break the bonds of the hair and cause a restructuring.  As a professional that is interested in finding the safest, most natural products available, this raises a red-flag.  These companies are claiming that there is no formaldehyde in their product, however, when OSHA in Oregon tested them, they found unacceptably high levels causing hairdressers to get ill from exposure and clients to lose hair in some instances.

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Gris de Medellin

Posted on December 29, 2010 by cdaza

I have had the pleasure of spending the holidays abroad in Medellin, Colombia where my mother grew up.  It’s our first Christmas in Colombia together, and her first in 40+ years.  As a stylist, one of the funnest things about this trip has been observing the trends in hair color, cuts, etc.

“Gris de Medellin” is  a term commonly used to describe the gray or silver color of choice in cars.  Unfortunately, that trend has apparently spread to hair color.  These beautiful girls with amazing black hair are all streaking their hair with the ugliest, ashiest, and frankly squirrelly color I have ever seen.  It is not at all flattering and it just makes me go “What the Hair!!!???”

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