More Fashion Week

There was so much happening at Fashion Week that I felt it would be a shame to only devote one blog to it. The week was a preview to spring and summer 2013. Even though the clothes that you see aren't wearable yet, the hair definitely is accessible. All the looks are soft and swept up which is a great look for fall or spring.

Here is backstage look at the show for Christian Siriano. Siriano along with Aveda Global Style Director, Antoinette Beenders created the look of sweet up ballerina buns. This look is very popular and I don't see it going away anytime so due to the simplicity of it. 

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Another designer Marimekko teamed up with Jon Reyman from Aveda to create another swept back ponytail. This ponytail is a great look because it has high shine and the technique of wrapping hair around the ponytail, dresses it up a bit more.

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Fashion Week Backstage Pass

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has come to an end. I am so excited to bring to you a few behind the scenes discoveries! Since I work at an Aveda concept salon, I would love for you to see their creative team in action. The Aveda Artistic Team is amazing! I have been to a few shows and have seen their work in person, it is incredible.

Jon Reyman is the Artistic Director for Aveda. He works with hair cutting and styling. Look closely at his pin curl and straightener curling technique, it is genius! Here is a video of him at the Charlotte Ronson Spring 2013 show. 

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The next video features Atoinette Beenders, Global Creative Director of Aveda. She used Aveda styling products and a two ponytail trick to create an easy and ethereal style. This video is backstage at the Behnaz Sarafpour Spring 2013 show.

Color Me Bad

For my blog this week I was going to bring to you excerpts from New York Fashion Week. However, something else happened to me this week, in which I thought would be a great subject to bring attention to you, the subject of hair color correction. A hair color correction is when you, the hair guest, receive a color service with the results being opposite of what you had expected or the stylist had intended. It's important to note the difference between the two. One deal’s with unrealistic expectations, the other is the fault of the stylists.

The science behind hair color is quiet vast and there are a lot of tricks and methods that go into it. Hair color should not be looked at as a simple process. With this is mind, it's critical that as a client you go in to the salon with a clear direction and a strong idea of what you really want and don't want when it comes to color. Make sure that you and your stylist have a thorough consultation discussing your expectations and what she can deliver to you. A great consultation is the key to a happy outcome at the end of your service.

So, let's say you got your hair colored and you hate it. It's not what you had expected and the stylist informs you that her formula did not turn out as she had expected. Don't panic! Everything can be fixed in time. (This is another thing that is important to note) Your stylist has a whole arsenal of tactics she can use to fix and help treat your hair.

Here are the steps to remember when meeting with your stylist:

1.  Have a clear idea of what you want and don't want before you go into the salon.
2.  Have a consultation with your stylists to discuss the issues both you and he/she have with the color.
3.  Love your hair after because it turned out as you had expected.
4.  If it didn't turn out. Don't panic! It can be fixed.

Hurry, Fall Color

Oh, Yes! It's September, which means fall fashion is about to color our world. From the changing season to changing hair color, the change is no doubt an exciting time. So, what colors and techniques  are trending for fall? I'm here to bring you the latest scoop.

The word "ombre" is out and "illumination" is in for the color technique of darker hair on top and a lighter color on the ends. This fall the trend is still as strong as ever but the severity of dark to light is not as extreme as the past look. Opt for a soft blend of color from scalp to ends, even breaking the look up with highlights. If you are feeling more daring hot colors such as pink, purple and blue are trending to have at the ends of your hair.

Here is an example of 'illumination" that I recently did in the salon:

For redheads your color is always rocking this fall. Moving away from last years rich deep reds, this season softer red is in. A softer, less extreme red is more suitable for all skin tones, so it's easy this fall to be a redhead and shine. Check out Emma Stone, she does this look perfectly.

Blondes. It's time to tone it down for fall. No doubt the summer sun has brightened your hair up to a level that is off the charts. The key to blonde this fall is natural and multi-dimensional with a touch of ash. Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Hough have the best example for blonde this fall.

On a side hair and fashion note, guess what? It's Fashion Week in NYC! Here is a link to get all the up to date information.
Fashion Week Link