In a perfect world there would be no
split -ends, static or high humidity. LIFE would
be fun, HAIR would always be beautiful.

Click a category below for a quick reference guide of HairTips that will help you beat the 'Winter Blues' and overcome the 'Dog Days of Summer'.

(top of page) SEND A FRIEND - Did you know when you send your friends you can earn dollars toward the professional products you use? Ask your stylist for a couple of his/her business cards. Sign your name to the back of the card. When your friend uses the card they will save $7 in their FIRST HAIRCUT. As a way of showing you our appreciation we will send you a ‘THANK YOU’ card that is good for up to $10 off any retail product purchase. It’s exciting for us to work with new clients, so everyone benefits.

Should you have a new address or phone number please let our front-desk staff know so we can better reach you and send you your rewards!

(top of page) GREEN WITH ENVY - If you swim competitively or frequently this hair tip will help you reduce the very damaging effects of chlorine, including the green tint so often visible on blonde hair.

Prior to your swim wet your hair with purified water and groom a suitable amount of Redken’s Swim Cream through the hair. For even more protection wear a cap.

Because you made your hair wet with purified water, protecting it with swim cream it greatly reduces your hairs ability to drink in the chlorine from the pool water.

After you swim, shampoo and condition your hair as usual. Most hairdressers agree that using a clarifying shampoo or swimmer’s shampoo with great frequency (2 to 3 times a week) will produce negative results in itself.

Your swim friends who do not observe this tip may become ‘green with envy’ this summer (chlorine), but we know you won’t with these helpful hints.

Have a great summer! With each purchase of Swim Cream you’ll receive a complimentary ‘Swim Kit’. The kit includes a bottle of purified water and a spray bottle. (Offer good while supplies last.)

(top of page) STAY COOL - To achieve the very best results when finishing hair, DO NOT blow your hair dry in the bathroom if you have just showered there. The high humidity created by the hot shower/bath will cause several negative effects:

1. Increased blow-dry time
2. More heat exposure to your hair
3. Little to no lift due to the humidity

You’ll find by moving to a larger/cooler room you will enjoy better results.

(top of page) COLOR PRESERVATION - You spend money on hair color and you want to know what you can do to keep it looking good. It is a great idea not to shampoo daily. When you do shampoo make sure you are not using a shampoo that is high in detergent. A poor choice of shampoos or over exposure to chlorine or sun (without protection) is the quickest ways to reduce the beauty of your color.
Some recommended color shampoos are:

• Fine to medium weight hair- Artec Kiwi, Redken Extreme Shampoo
• Medium weight hair- Head Case Rain Shampoo
• Medium to thick hair- FlorAr_ma Nourish Shampoo

Whenever possible finish with a stylist recommended conditioner such as Head Case Day Dream Color Sealer.
(For tips on conditioner application please see UNCONDITIONAL CONTROL.)

(top of page) STATIC GUARD - Have you noticed the changes that occur in winter? Chapped lips, dry hands and static in your hair, just to name a few. As temperatures drop and the moisture content in the atmosphere becomes less, hair becomes dry, weightless and static-charged. Realizing that everything around you has become drier it now becomes your job to increase the moisture in your hair. The trick is to add moisture without collapsing the volume of your hair. The first place to make a change is with your choice of shampoo. Example: Say you have been using a bodybuilding or volumizing shampoo like Texture Volumizing (shampoo) change to or alternate with a slightly less body-building product like Artec Kiwi shampoo. This adjustment will help remove the charge from your hair. If that is not enough help, add a Conditioner (see UNCONDITIONAL CONTROL) or a lightweight leave-in conditioner/detangler (Logics leave in Protector). Ask your stylist for his/her recommendation.

(top of page) UNCONDITIONAL CONTROL - Many clients say, “I can’t use conditioner-it makes my hair flat.” Truth is, with the proper knowledge, execution and the right choice of conditioner you’ll enjoy healthier shinier hair while eliminating/reducing static! There are five factors you need to know that will allow success with your conditioner:

• Choice of product (ask your stylist for recommendation)
• Placement of conditioner
• How much product you use
• How long you leave it on
• How completely you rinse away
  
  Choice of product- compatibility is the key here.
  Observe the following guidelines:
  Fine Hair - generally requires a light-weight or body building (protein) formula. Good choices include Nioxin Scalp Therapy, Redken Headstong, Kiwi Weightless Conditioner, and Metropolis Maximum Volume Conditioner.
  Thick Hair - usually benefits from a heavy, moisturizing formula. Good choices are Redken All-Soft and Heavy Cream Conditioners, Metropolis Maximum Moisture Conditioner. Medium Hair - has the broadest range of options. Good Choices include FlorAr_ma Condition, Head Case Sahara Moisturizer.
  
  How much to use? - finer hair types require less, thick hair needs more.
  
  Placement of conditioner- the greatest client error often occurs right here. Many clients report they apply their conditioner to the top of their head. Big Mistake!! Conditioner should ALWAYS be applied from the hair ends upward. On long hair you may benefit by getting NO conditioner on the scalp, your hair will be less flat.
  
  How long you leave it on- the longer you leave the conditioner on (up to 10 minutes) the more benefit you’ll experience. For fine hair get your conditioner on and off quickly. For really delicate hair try placing your conditioner right over your shampoo lather-you’ll get some conditioning benefit without the weight. For longer hair allow your conditioner to stay on through the course of your shower. The warm, steamy environment is conducive to absorption and since you haven’t applied the conditioner to the scalp, you won’t have to worry about the weight.
  
  How completely you rinse away- Fine hair usually requires a thorough rinse while dry, thick hair may perform best if you quit rinsing when a hint of conditioner can still be detected. Observation of these tips should provide you with unconditional control of your conditioner.
  
  

(top of page) TURN UP THE HEAT - not a good idea when it comes to blow-drying hair. If the heat from your hair dryer is “too hot for your hand (6” to 8” away), it is too hot for your hair”. Continuously exposing your hair to high heat will eliminate the shine form the hair shaft. The high heat will reduce the elasticity from the hair, leading to tangles and split ends. Ask your stylist to recommend a deep heat treatment you can do at home.

To decrease blow-dry times try using a separate hand towel to dry the moisture from your hair. Consider allowing more time to pass between shampooing and blow-drying. This equals less heat exposure.

For Clients who routinely use a flat iron or curling iron always keep a protective barrier between the heat appliance and your hair. Apply these before you dry your hair.

• Flat iron- Headcase Strait Jacket Curling iron-
• Logics Leave-in Protector Ask your stylist to recommend a deep heat treatment you can do at home.
  (See DEEP HEAT)

(top of page) BOTTOMS UP - whether you’re combing, brushing or blowing your hair dry, this is the way to go. When combing out longer hair start at the hair ends and work upward. Your hair will experience less tangling/ breakage. While blow-drying employ the same strategy, dry your hair from the bottom to the top. You can do this by pushing or clipping the more fragile (and always visible) top layer out of the way. DO NOT BURN thru the top layers while drying underneath. Some clients report they like to turn their head over, allowing them to remove the moisture from the underneath layers first. However, for those of you who want to achieve a sleeker flatter finish this may not be an option (back to clipping the top away).

(top of page) OVERNIGHT SENSATION - here’s a quick tip that will allow you to keep your long tresses strong, shiny and beautiful. Before you go to bed apply a wearable treatment, Sebastian Potion 9 or Head Case Strait Jacket. Using your hands apply a suitable amount of the treatment to the hair, starting at the ends and working upward (keeping the product off the scalp). Then brush through. Overnight the product will be absorbed into the hair. This treatment may be repeated as little as once a week to daily. Should hair begin to feel heavy use less product per application or repeat less frequently. We’ve found this is also a very effective treatment for infants who are rubbing the bald band on the back of their head. The treatment allows the hair to stay silky- your little one won’t wake up with a ‘do’ that resembles a bird’s nest.

(top of page) BEAT THE HEAT & HUMIDITY - If heat and humidity have your hair down, laying limp and flat, here are a few tips that will help you survive until Fall. -If you normally go 6 weeks between haircut appointments try going 5 during June, July and August. -If your hair is fine and limp try cutting it a little shorter. -Color or highlights are great suggestions that are likely to give your limp tresses a boost. -Try using a stronger hold gel versus mousse. Say you are using FloAr_ma Gel Mousse, try Head Case Hard-drive gel (applying on the scalp only) during the summer months. -Also consider a more body building shampoo. Ask You stylist which of these solutions are the best ones for you. Don’t let the ‘dog days’ of summer get you down.