Tip for growing out your hair

  So you want your hair long? I have been there. When I started hair school I thought it would be more cool if I cut all my hair off. and for awhile it was... but I slowly started missing my long locks. I think because I slowly started learning how to care for, and style hair.

                        
                     

  I think the biggest misconception is that if you cut your hair it will grow. Wronge.. Those were not magic hair growing shears that just cut your hair! Your hair grows about a 1/2 inch per month whether you like it or not! Trimming only keeps you free of spilt ends, which in turn leaves your healthier, and cleaner looking.

  So more important than growing your hair longer, you need to keep it healthy. I would rather have a shorter length than have long dry, poopy hair.

                      

  Now I'm not saying you need to be getting your ends cut every 4 weeks. I'm saying if you were going 4 weeks in between cuts, extend that out to maybe 8 weeks, and get a TRIM. A little DUSTING of the ends, as I like to call it.

  It wouldn't hurt to get a nice deep conditioning treatment, Ideally with every color service. This will help with keeping your hair proteinized, and moisturized. Especially if you are doing a lot lightening to your hair! I highly recommend this! It only takes about 10 extra minutes, and it cost about $15...that's not bad considering your hair is an investment! Why pay all this money getting your hair beautiful, if your not going to help maintain and prolong the look?



  Avoiding breakage!!!  When using hot tools such as, flat iron,blow dryer, curling iron. You NEED a heat protectant! With out it you are damaging your hair. If your hair is damaged, its going to break off at the ends, and appear that it is never growing, even though your still needing your hair colored every 4-6 weeks.

  Attention all you blondie blondes!! The ones who weren't born blonde, but were born to BE blonde... I'm talking to you!! Make sure you are using appropriate shampoo conditioner,along other products, and again I recommend getting a conditioning treatment after every color service. Lightening your hair can be harsh. Did you know you are taking away your hair's natural protein when you bleach out your hair? And that the treatment I keep talking about, along with other products help to replinish that? I'm not against coloring your hair.. I'm ALL FOR IT!! I have been blonde, brown, brown with highlights, red, back to blonde, back to red... BUT I use good products, and treatments. I'm just saying be prepared for your hair to be dryer than usual if you are continuously getting that color put through to your ends.
Why not try this... how about every other salon visit, get your ends freshened up. You can also try getting a nice clear gloss on your ends. It will help give your some nive shine if you are feeling dull.
                               
  Have you heard of Biotin? Biotin is a B complex vitamin. It is often recommend for strengthing of your hair and nails.Give it a shot, but just keep in mind your not going to wake up the next morning with your hair 3 inches longer! So give it some time.
  Who doesn't love a nice scalp massage? Try giving yourself a scalp massage when your washing your hair. It help will stimulate your scalp, and increase the blood flow!

Moroccan Oil

  If I had to pick my number 1 favorite hair product of all time, it would Moraccan Oil. Its silky soft hair magic in a jar, and I LOVE it. It was always my biggest seller in the salon, simply because the product sells itself. Apply Moroccan Oil to damp hair, and style as usual. You will instantly notice how much softer your hair feels. "It revives your hair, strengthens and conditions, and reduces drying time" while a little pricey, a little bit goes along way. You only need 1 - 2 pumps.The jar will last you months. visit http://www.moroccanoil.com/ to learn more. or a salon near you

 

Secrets from a stylist

      Having worked as a hairstylist for 5 years, I have experienced almost every situation imaginable. I thought I would share a few tips on how to achieve better communication with your stylist during the consultation to help reach your desired look, and how to  the look without spending the big bucks. The consultation is crucial when it comes to doing hair. Its the part where your stylist gets to know YOU.

1.  Know your personal style! So important. If you aren't a super trendy kinda girl, then you probably won't feel comfortable with a super trendy cut or color
2. Be realistic on what you do as far as styling your hair. We all love Jennifer Aniston's hair. but I can guarantee she doesn't wake up looking like that (actually SHE might ) If you are a wash and wear kind of lady, then a style that requires extra time will not work for you.
3. Remember certain colors require more maintenance..which requires more money.How much is to much for you to be able to maintain your look. Remember hair grows. Here's a tip, and something I did with a a lot of my clients. If you color, and highlights,you don't have to do both every time. Do it the first initial visit, the next visit you can just get your root touch up, if you only wait about 6 weeks the regrowth won't be that long, and you can get away with only touching up the roots. Another option is to do a partial color ( good for clients with grey) they do the part, and the hairline, and its a lot cheaper than having to do the whole thing every 4-6 weeks.
4. Products are there to aid you in creating your look. Also they provide protecting ingredients to help keep your hair it good shape. They can be very pricey. If your stylist offers you 3 products, ask which one is the most important, and grab that 1. That way the next time you come in, and can purchase another one, and eventually you will have all the products you need to help keep your hair looking amazing!
5. Its always helpful for the stylist if the client has some sort of idea of what they want. But not every one does. One way to help come to a decision is to think about what you DON'T want. Coming to the salon and just saying " do whatever you think" is not the greatest idea...unless you have been going to the same person for a long time and they know your likes and dislikes. Also go back to the beginning, tell your stylist your style, and what you do in the morning when your getting ready. Think about it...If you don't like hair hanging in your face...don't get bangs just because you want something different.

 Its also a good idea to try to find a good stylist and stick with them. They get to know your hair, they know the color formula they used last time, and they will help get you to what you are looking for. Some people just go where ever, when ever, but every stylist has a different style, and a different method. I hope these steps help a little bit. If you have any questions on how to save money at the salon, or about products...or anything hair..feel free to ask ;)