Tip of the Day: Get the Look

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After NYC’s top designers released their fab fall collections at Fashion Week, the mix masters atColorProof Evolved Color Care assessed some of the best hairstyles on the catwalks and provided the perfect product blends to re-create the looks in the salon. An all-around favorite style—full, glossy, “mink coat” layers—came off the Diane Von Furstenbergrunway, and the lush locks are sure to be a hit with clients. To get the look, combine equal partsColorProof CrazySmooth PlushLocks Leave-In Smooth to combat frizz, condition hair and reduce blow dry time, and HeatProof Anti Frizz Blow Dry Crème to protect hair and haircolor from thermal damage. Work the cocktail through damp hair. Beginning at the nape, dry subsections with a large round brush and blow-dryer, creating lift at the roots and curving the ends. Direct all strands away from the face. Once hair is dry, twirl vertical sections around a large-barrel curling iron. Cool, brush through lightly and mist with AllAround Flexible Hold Hairspray. ('Tip of the Day' from the web site www.behindthechair.com)

Tip of the Day: Halo, Dolly!

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Color services are super profitable for salons, so whenever we hear of a quick and easy new color service guaranteed to make you lots of cash, we HAVE to share! This idea from Schwarzkopf Professional Fashion Director Nicole Hartmann of Privé Salon in West Hollywood is pure gold. “When I need to do a great color service on the fly, I like to create a color halo,” she says. “I strategically place a panel of color so it has a halo effect—as if the sun is shining on the hair.” To get the look, create a halo-shaped section on the top of the head. Apply a lighter or contrasting color to subsections in the center or on the ends of the halo section. “I like to offset colors,” says Nicole. “So for example, if the client has a Level 5 copper base, I might create the halo with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal COLOR10 4-89—a purple tone that is one shade darker.” ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthchair.com)

Tip of the Day: Tobacco Shop

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When the seasons change, so should your clients’ haircolor! According to Davines International Color Ambassador Edoardo Paludo, this season’s brunette takes on a rich, tobacco tone. Here’s his favorite formula:

Natural Level: 6

Midlengths and ends: Davines A New Colour 30g 5,14 + 30g A New Colour Cream Base + 60g A New Colour Activator 30-volume. Process for 15 minutes.

Scalp area: A New Colour 20g 5,14 + 10g A New Colour 5,0 + 30g A New Colour Cream Base + 60g A New Colour Activator 20-volume. Apply to the root area and process for 35 minutes. Add some water to the color, rinse thoroughly and dry the hair.

Flamboyage highlights: 20g A New Colour bleaching powder + 60g A New Colour Activator 10-volume. Apply using Flamboyage Meche strips (20/24 strips). Process for 20 minutes. Remove strips by rinsing with warm water. Shampoo and towel dry the hair.

Toner: 30g 6,73 Davines Mask + 45g Activation Source 10-volume. Apply as a toner, process for 10 minutes. ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com)

Tip of the Day: Will Ombre Stay?

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Although the world did not end in 2012, some stylists wish that high-contrast ombré could have been wiped off the map. Ted Gibson, owner of Ted Gibson Salons is not a fan of the “need to get your roots done” look and sees something new on the horizon: “The new haircolor trend will be gradient color, which is a much more subtle and soft shading effect.” 

Rona O’Connor, celebrity colorist and owner of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills agrees that extreme ombré has had its day in the sun, and that a more understated version will take center stage this year, “I see extreme ombré phasing out, as it has been overkill. The look will go back to a prettier “sun-flicked” accent (á la Gisele Bundchen).” Janine Jarman, Sebastian Professional Lead Stylist,suggests that ombré doesn’t have to stick to its traditional brown to blonde graduation in the New Year. Instead, she suggests, “how about red to orange to yellow?” ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com) 

Tip of the Day: Brunettes Have Just as Much Fun

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In the upcoming Lifetime show The Balancing Act, celebrity colorist Rona O’Connor of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills (she’s the one behind Blake Lively’s to-die-for haircolor) takes actress Valerie Azlynn from a blonde to a rich, dimensional brunette. “My goal was to create a beautiful rich brunette with red undertones that enhanced her skin tone,” says Rona. Here’s a peek at the formulas used to create Valerie’s striking new shade:

Formula 1 (Base): Rich Warm Brunette

30mls Tophic® 6NN + 20mls 6GB + 1ml 8kg + equal parts 10-volume developer

Formula 2: Golden Blonde

15mls Tophic® 8G + 5mls 9G + 2mls GG mix + equal parts 10-volume peroxide

Formula 3: Coppered Chocolate Brunette

20mls Tophic® 7KB + 5mls 7 G + 3mls 8kg + 2mls GG mix + equal parts 10-volume peroxide

Formula 4: Warm Brown

10mls Tophic® 7nn + 10mls 7G + 5mls 7B + 2mls 8kg + equal parts 10-volume peroxide

Formula 5 (Toner)

10mls Colorance® 8G + 5mls 8k + 3mls 7g + 2mls GG mix + 40mls Colorance® developer ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com) 

Tip of the Day: Red Hot

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Reds are red hot this year, and celebs of all ages are sporting deep and vivid variations of the hue. So your rosy-haired clients can't be caught with bland colored strands, right? Take reds from drab to fab with this color transformation from Marie Ferro!

Tip: Multi-layering red tones creates transparency and vibrancy throughout the hair for an eye-catching effect.

Step 1. Use Malibu C Pre-color Active to remove mineral and product buildup from the hair.

Step 2. Apply base color Goldwell Topchic 7K 40mls + 40mls 10-volume peroxide

Step 3. Alternate the following three formulas from the base color into the mid-shaft and ends with alternating foils using Goldwell Topchic. Process 30 minutes.

Formula A for vibrancy: 7OR 10 mls + 8GG 10mls + 7KG 10mls + 30mls 20-volume peroxide.

Formula B for depth: 7KG 10mls + 8GG 10mls + 7KR + 30mls 20-volume peroxide.

Formula C Highlight: 8KG 10mls + 9G 10mls + 20mls 40-volume peroxide.

Step 4. Shampoo. Apply Goldwell Colorance - 9KG 30mls + 7KG 10mls + 80mls Colorance Lotion. Process 20 minutes.

Step 5. Dry hair completely. Apply Goldwell Elumen (a high shine gloss) BK@940mls + GK@all 10mls. Process 30 minutes. ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com) 

Tip of the Day: A Layer Cake... And Not the Good Kind

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How do you turn a “three-layer cake” look into an overall blonde? Specifically, the bottom six inches has high/lowlights; the middle indicates the client had bleached blonde highlights, and that’s topped by four inches of Level 7 virgin growth. Wella Professionals Celebrity Colorist Dean Roybal says, “Start this challenger at the new growth area. Apply Wella Soft Blonde Crème Lightener to the new growth virgin hair. Carefully apply lightener with a higher developer in foils to protect the previously lightened hair. 

Use extreme caution when isolating foils and carefully saturate all the remaining darker areas through the midshaft to ends. Saturate the blonde hair with conditioner for extra protection. Rinse the lightener from the scalp once the desired level is achieved and reapply to the ends if more lift is desired, always taking into consideration the condition of the hair. Once all the hair has been lightened and all the hair shares the same exposed natural remaining pigment, apply demi-permanent color to damp hair to achieve your desired, all-over blonde result.” ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com)

Tip of the Day: Bridal Bonding

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The brides are coming! The brides are coming! Want a great way to turn your salon into THE destination for wedding day ‘dos? Here’s a tip from Tabatha Coffey: “One of the best ways to promote your salon is to hook up with your local bridal shop,” she says. “Drop off business cards, a book of images and a service menu. Create a ‘look book’ for brides to peruse that shows off your best styling work.” And don’t just limit yourself to the bridal shops, she advises. You can also chat it up with local florists, caterers and bakeries. “Use materials from these vendors to create a bridal resource center in your salon—the cross promoting opportunities are endless!” (Tip of the Day: www.behindthechair.com)

"The Mission of Beauty at Bleu Mousse Salon" by Owner Doug DiCarlo

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Most women enjoy getting their hair done for special occasions. One client in particular I have had for over 30 years gave me a card. She represents one of several clients who have stayed with me for a long time. 

When I moved my salon from King of Prussia to Wayne a few special, dedicated clients were able to continue with me. During the holidays, I received cards from my clients. Beyond their ability to have stayed with me over the years, those tokens of appreciation mean a great deal to me. 

The clients and their appreciation are a daily reminder of my passion and focus for styling hair.

After being successful in the salon and styling business I decided to take thirteen years off for school. I graduated from Villanova University with an undergraduate and masters degree in Counseling Psychology

Currently, I volunteer part time helping at- risk and underprivileged kids. In Philadelphia Keeping them from going back to jail. Although the scope of the volunteering in the suburbs has changed the meaning has remained the same. 

Over the years whether it be helping underprivileged and at-risk children or my clients at the salon,  my passion to make the lives of others beautiful is not only my priority but my passion in life.

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Tip of the Day: Blonde, Jane Blonde

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Looking for a blonde that shakes (or stirs) things up? This formula from Deb Gavin for Keratin Complex Color Therapy should do the trick! She shared this formulation exclusively with us at the BTC COLOR Show in Miami. Here are her formulas:

Formula A (prelighten and clean the canvas):Keratin Complex It’s a Blonde Thing + 20-volume developer. Apply to new growth, then pull through and lift to level 10.

Formula B (platinum overlay): Keratin Complex Kerahold 25 ml 11A/90.1 + 50 ml 20-volume developer.

Formula C (slate shadow): Keratin Complex Kerahold 3 ml 1N/1.0 + 27 ml 10A/10.1 + 45 ml 0 Lift Developer. Process 15 minutes. ('Tip of the Day' from www.behindthechair.com)