Become a Blonde Bombshell!

Have you ever wondered how you would look as a blonde?
Summer is right around the corner and this is your time to make a change!
Lighten up a little and take a chance! Emma Stone sure did!

Blonde Makeover

In this photo we see a young and beautiful celebrity who, for years, showed off her signature style with red hair. This dramatic change was mainly for her role in Spiderman 4 but it has become a fan favorite. Hopefully she continues this bombshell look.


  There are many different shades and styles to choose from when deciding to go lighter. First things first...always consult with your stylist when making any changes with your hair, especially when it has to do with color. Choose the best tone to match your skin tone. The most common way to go blonde is by highlighting the entire head with bleach. Bleach is a decolorizing agent which lightens hair to its maximum potential but can be damaging if it is over processed. Please don't try this at home with over the counter box color or you can possibly end up with orange hair!!!

                                                              Check back with me for upcoming summer trends!

                                                                                                                                     -Leeya

Top 3 Hottest Hair Trends for Spring 2011

Spring 2011 started off with rocker roots, runway styles, and bangin' bangs!!!
Check out my top three favorites hair trends!!!

Rock your roots Ombre style: This French term means shaded or gradation of color. I love this hair style because it is anti-aging, low maintenance and looks really sexy! The shading from darker roots to lighter ends gives a youthful and edgy appearance. It's a fun way to go back to natural and give your hair some personality!

This highlighting technique can work for anyone who wants to look like they have been sun-kissed from being at the beach.

This Spring was full of hot runway hair trends! Inspired by New York fashion week, the low bun has become a fashion show favorite. This bohemian bun is easy to create in just a few minutes and looks chic with a soft touch.

To get the look: Part your hair down the middle and do a low ponytail while making sure to cover your ears. Take the hair that is left out of the elastic hair band and keep twisting it around in a circular motion, and when you get to the end, use bobby pins to hide the tail.

Bangs are back! If you have a heart-shaped face or a full forehead, this is your time to experiment with bangs. Whether you like them blunt, textured or layered, always take into consideration facial shape and features. Consult with your stylist for the best bang to compliment your look and give you that edge.

Nicole Richie is bringing back Bridget Bardot-style bangs which give longer hairstyles that extra umph. Although this trend is hip it is also high maintenance, so you will need a shape-up every couple of weeks.








 


-Parlour Girl Leeya

Short on Time? 3 Ways to Sexy Hair in 30 Minutes!

One of the most coveted looks still remains the sultry beach hair that you see on many celebrities, including Kate Hudson, Olivia Wilde and Jessica Biel. 

This messy bed-head look is very popular because it can be worn day or night, whether it’s shopping with girlfriends or dining with a hot date.  It seems like so much work though, right?  Wrong!  Here are 3 different ways to achieve similar styles within 30 minutes or less:

Method A:

Use a 1 inch ceramic curling iron or an 1 inch ceramic clip-less wand.  Enzo Milano makes a great one that even comes with a thermal glove to prevent burns! http://www.enzomilano.com/

Starting at the nape of neck, take 2 inch x 2 inch sections, spray with a heat protector (such as Paul Mitchell Express Style Thermal Protection Spray), and wrap the hair around the wand or iron, leaving out 2 inches of the hair ends.  Hold for 5 seconds and release.  Continue through the entire head until all sections are done. 

Try wrapping in alternate directions for a more natural look.  Also remember: the larger your sections, the bigger the waves. If you want smaller waves, take 1 inch sections instead.

 
When you are done, don’t brush or comb through; just use your fingers to separate or shake your hair around until the desired look is achieved.  Then lightly apply a hair cream just to give it some shine and light textured hold, such as Davines Wizard No. 10 Polishing Coat. http://www.davines.com/

Method B:

Invest in a large triple barrel waver because this will become your new best friend!  There have been many small barrel wavers on the market, but you want to get the newer, larger one for the best effect.  Try the Hot Tools Tourmaline Deep Waver. http://www.hottools.com/

Starting at the nape again, section the hair from ear to ear and clip away the rest.  Within the area that was just parted, prep with thermal spray. Then take 1 inch vertical sections and crimp vertically,   hold for 5 seconds, and release.  Continue farther down the hair shaft and repeat, leaving out and inch or two of the ends.  Move on to the next vertical section until all sections of the lower half are complete.  Then drop the hair down from the top section and work the sections the same way.  The key to using this tool is to crimp at different areas or angles so the wave does not look so uniform.  After all the sections have been done, lightly scrunch with a flexible hold hairspray and finger comb.

Method C:

Of all waving techniques, this is by far the easiest and fastest way to add texture in your hair.  After shampooing and conditioning your hair, towel dry as much as possible and use a styling cream with thermal protection, such as Davines Momo Anti-frizz Fluid. 

Using your hands, apply cream mid-length to ends, without brushing or combing through.  Next, take your hair dryer and rough dry until 70% of your hair is dry.  (Flip your head up-side-down if you want to add volume.)  Then, use a beach spray and lightly mist the entire head.  I would recommend using Philip B’s Maui Wowie; smells fantastic and a little goes a long way. http://www.philipb.com/

After the beach spray, loosely wrap your hair into a bun and secure it with a few bobby pins.  If you want to have wave and volume, section your hair in half to have a upper and lower bun.  Take out your hair dryer, if time permits, and blast some heat on the bun(s) to dry quicker. 

Running behind on schedule already?  No problem! Just roll down your windows while you’re driving to your destination. 

When you’re ready, just remove the pins, unwind the bun(s), and viola! Sexy beach hair without ever stepping in the sand!

So go ahead and try it out!  Whether it’s method A, B, or C, I promise you will find an easy way to look sexy and beached-up!

-Christine

Springtime hairstyles and beauty tips for damaged hair!

Does your hair have Spring Fever yet?
Let me tell you about 3 hot looks for springtime to help rejuvenate your hair and still look cute and put together.

Taking care of your hair is crucial before heading into summer. Prevent hair damage starting now by using high-quality products to style your hair. If you have dry or damaged hair, use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to give your hair some protein.  Get yourself a repairing hair mask and find time once a week to treat your hair.

Ponytails

Ponytails are my favorite style to wear during this season.  They do not require any harsh products or hot tools.  After washing your hair, towel dry and brush it. Create your ponytail however you prefer, whether it is high, low or to the side and use a crème based product with some moisturizing benefits to scrunch into the ends of your hair. Use the same product to smooth out any frizz around your forehead and sides.  This will give your ponytail a piece-y wavy natural look.   

Bohemian Waves

For a free and bouncy look you can leave all your hair down, scrunch up some of your product into the ends and play with it until it falls into its natural state. This will give you more volume, movement and a beach-y look, and you can even dress it up with a cute head band or flower.

Sleek Bun

Turn either of these looks into a sleek tight bun to give a more sophisticated and clean cut look for the evening.

My favorite products for spring!!!

• Momo shampoo and conditioner by Davines to nourish dry hair

• Vegetarian miracle mask, also by Davines, for nourishment

• Crème of the crop “light” by Philip B. to scrunch up and finish your look.

 -Leeya

Kim Kardashian Blow Dry At Home!

Blow Dry 101: Big and Sexy Waves! 

Want voluminous hair? Now you can do it yourself!

Just follow my blow dry tips below and you can look like a celebrity!

Tools you need:

-1800w ionic blow dryer
-Three to five 1-1.5in round ceramic brushes
-Sectioning clips
-A paddle brush
-A rat-tail comb

Styling Products Used Here:  Moroccan Oil, Davines Defining Volume Mousse, and Davines Defining Glam Spray

After washing your hair, towel it dry to reduce excess water and start blow drying your hair until it is about 70% dry.

Apply Moroccan Oil mainly to your ends and on any damaged or dry parts of your hair.

Brush your hair from root to ends with a paddle brush to detangle the hair and start sectioning a single straight line down the middle from the crown to the nape - dividing the back of your head of hair in half.

Leave one and a half inches hanging down and clip the rest of your hair up in two sections.

Divide the bottom section of hair closest to the nape of your neck into two sections. We'll start here.

Now start blow drying this bottom section by holding the ceramic brush close to your scalp.

Concentrate on smoothing and drying your roots and following through to the middle of this section of the hair, working toward the ends.

Repeat this step until this bottom section of hair is fully dry and the brush is smoothly running through your hair.

Each time you finish drying a section, curl the section onto your brush and leave the brush sitting on your head. This will create extra volume and wave.

Continue working sections from the nape up the head to the top of your scalp.

When you run out of brushes, but still have more hair to style just remove a brush from the nape where you started and use it on the next section.

Be careful when removing the brush as your hair could be tangled in it. To avoid tangles it is very important to be neat and organized when rolling the brushes up to the base.

Once you remove the brushes you will see waves. Now the real fun begins!
 
You can tease starting from the top of the head, at the point where you want the most volume, to the nape and all the way around.

I love teasing!

But not everyone wants big glamorous hair so feel free to skip this step and just finish with Davines Defining Glam Spray and you are on your way.

Run your fingers through your hair gently to get a natural wavy look.

Motivate, educate and inspire yourself to look amazing and confident. 



















Check in with me for more styling tips to come! -Leeya

Chase Away Dry and Brittle Hair..

Chase Away Dry And Brittle Hair…

Spring is finally here and this means lighter hair!  Many of my clients are already asking for brighter looks, and blonder blondes.  Clients have also been arriving at the salon with very dry hair due to the ever changing weather. 

Here are 5 simple tips to keep parched ends quenched and locks looking shiny:

1. Air Dry As Much As Possible
On the days when you’re relaxing at home or running errands, let your hair dry naturally instead of blasting it with a dryer.  Letting your mane accessory rest a few days a week makes a huge difference.  You will be amazed at the results after only 6 weeks!

2. Use a Heat Protector

When you do decide to blow dry, use a product with lots of moisture!  Most people are skeptical about this step, but it is absolutely essential to maintaining healthy hair.  An amazing product to use is Moroccan Oil, which now comes in a lite formula for fine hair.  Moroccan Oil is more natural than other silicone based products and it can also be used as a deep treatment. www.moroccanoil.com

Don’t like oily products?  No worries!  Try Davines Momo Anti-Frizz Fluid. It’s a non-greasy cream that really locks in moisture. www.davines.com

3. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner at least once a week. 

Most women use volumizing or clarifying products which tend to dry the hair out because they open the cuticles.  A moisture shampoo will fill the gaps where moisture has been lost and a conditioner will seal it down.  End your shower with a cool rinse to close down the cuticles so that you can retain as much moisture as possible.

4. Maintain a Balanced Diet.
”We are what we eat.” This old saying remains true.  Many people don’t think about how food and nutrition can have a major impact on the growth and condition of hair.  If your diet is poor, it will reflect not only on your skin and body, but on your hair as well.  Always drink plenty of water, along with your daily dose of Vitamin E.  Will this make your hair softer?  No, but it will prevent your scalp from overworking, which results in oily roots. 

5. Use a deep treatment once a week. 

After shampooing, towel-dry your hair and evenly distribute 2 quarter size amounts of a treatment oil through your locks, concentrating on mid-lengths to ends.  Leave it on anywhere from 30-60 minutes and then shampoo again and condition as normal.  Try the NouNou Pak from Davines, or Phillip B. Rejuvenating Oil for Dry or Damaged Hair.

                               

-Christine

Dare to Bare!!! Sick of hiding behind all that hair?

Haven't you heard?! The "pixie" is back and hotter than ever!

This sexy cut is bold and exciting but most of all just looks hot if you can pull it off like these Hollywood hotties…

Harry Potter's Emma Watson has reinvented Twiggy’s haircut from the 60's. Her modified pixie crop has given her an edgy and sophisticated look.

Although this crop cut is easy to style it is high-maintenance so it will need to be trimmed and shaped about every 5 weeks.

Another popular pixie example is Michelle Williams. She looked absolutely flawless on the red carpet at the Oscars. Her style has a controlled conservative feel with a soft touch. This is hard to pull off so remember to talk to your stylist about the best type of style for your facial features.

Whether the pixie haircut is closely tapered to the head or longer with layers like Ashley Simpson, it is always chic. To create Ashley’s look use products such as pomades and hair gels to enhance choppiness and texture.

The pixie crop has become one of Hollywood’s sexiest styles so if you are confident about pulling it off this is your time to shine!