Today we had our quarterly training with our Design Team!  I always look forward to spending the day with our team learning together.  Guest Redken Artist Danny Felsted shared some great finishing techniques with us.  We spent the morning and afternoon creating modern textures and waves in the hair and working out the looks for our upcoming photo shoot.  It was a great day to try out some of the ideas we have all been thinking about and practice executing our vision.  Sometimes it's just as important to find out what won't work!  Now we can move forward with a clear vision and the inspiration gained from a great day of education.
What I loved about the techniques we used is that they are very wearable and can translate into what we see every day and what our guests want to see in their hair design.  
Make sure to schedule a little extra time with your next appointment so we can share some of the cool and quick techniques that you can do at home!

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I wanted to take a moment today to congratulate one of our artists.  Leah has just been promoted to Principle Artist!  Anyone that has met Leah finds her enthusiasm contagious and her passion for learning inexhaustible!
She has been with laus Deo for about 2 years.  She started her career with us after she graduated from the Paul Mitchell Academy.  Realizing the importance of education early on Leah was a perfect candidate for our Associate Program.  During that time and since she has always maintained a positive attitude and contributes not only her talents but fresh and innovative ideas.
laus Deo certainly wouldn't be the same without her and I for one an so thankful that she is a part of our team.  Congrats Leah!  You are a blessing to all of us!

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It's our final day exploring how to control cowlicks! 
Let's recap our hot tips so far:
1)  Dry the cowlick first
2)  Use low air and high heat setting of your blow dryer and use a flat brush or comb to control the root area.

Here's our final tip:
Begin by drying at the root area only.  The ends will always naturally follow where the root leads them.   Start by placing the comb or brush on top of the root and pull it in the direction you want the hair to move.  Once the root is completely dried you can move to the mid-shaft and ends of the hair using a round brush to provide more body and movement.

Happy Styling!

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Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.  Cowlicks can be tough!  Yesterday we talked about one thing we can do to stay in control of them - dry the pesky area first...

Today, let's take it a step further and talk about the tools we use at home.   It can be confusing when choosing the right styling tools to use at home and that will be an entire different subject that we can talk about in the future.  For now, let's just focus on the tools that help control the hair at the root, which is where the problem begins.

When blow drying the hair be sure to have the dryer on a controllable setting.  Meaning, low air with a higher heat so that the air will be focused on the area you are trying to control.  The tools that give you the most control are ones that have a "flat" back.  In other words, there is no venting for the air to flow through.  The air is trapped between the hair and brush and will flatten out much more easily.  Another great tool is a comb with the teeth placed close together.  This helps to grip and control the root very easily. 

Tomorrow, we'll wrap it up with some final tips!  Feel free to post any questions you may have and we will be happy to answer them for you.

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OK  raise your hand....how many of us fight every morning with that pesky area of our fringe that just wants to "do its own thing?"  One of the most common challenges our guests have is styling a cowlick that simply wants to take over.  It truly discourages them from trying to wear a fringe at all or even from trying  a new style because it seems like there is just no controlling which way the hair will move.
So today I will begin to share some tips for taking back control of your style!

What I find most guests do is leave the hardest to control area for last in the styling simply because it is so frustrating.  By the time they get to it, it has almost completely dried making it even harder to restyle. 

So, here's the first HOT TIP!  Tackle the cowlick FIRST!

At some point heat must be introduced in order to change the formation of your hair.  So...by introducing heat and styling the uncontrollable areas of your hair first, YOU are in control!  You will have more time to maneuver the hair into a new position before it begins drying on its own.
Tomorrow we will continue with more hot tips and tools for winning the battle against the cowlick!

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What a busy few weeks we have coming up in the salon.  I am so excited for this month.  We have a  class  in our salon with Danny Felsted who is a Redken Artist.  The photo shoot is coming up very quickly.  Danny will be sharing latest styling techniques, and long hairdressing as well as editorial styling which we can use in our upcoming photo shoot.

Our photo shoot will rock!  We are all working together to create some amazing looks and trends.  Stay tuned for more details and pictures.

And last but not least, NEW COVER FUSION!!  A new color line for guests who have more than 50% gray hair!  Seen in the front row of NY Fashion Week!  Modern, naturally reflective haircolor with 100% coverage!  Cover fusion will revitalize the hair!

WOW!  I can't wait!

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What a great experience we had at the Paul Mitchell Academy yesterday!  The students were amazing.  It was very impressive to hear the questions they asked and the understanding they had of some basic techniques we talked about.  They definitely have a very positive environment in which to learn and it really shows in their enthusiasm and desire to learn more.  The one thing that hit me is that these students are the future of our industry.  It's so important as an industry that we recognize the need to mentor these young people as they graduate from beauty school.  Each student is like a diamond in the rough.  They just need some polishing to really let their light shine!
That's why the associate program we have at laus Deo is so vital.  We build our team one artist at a time while giving an opportunity to an individual to have a true career in the industry we all love.  The heart of any salon is its team.  I am proud to say that our team has a true spirit of passion, dedication and integrity and it's a blessing to be able to share.

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Tomorrow I will be visiting the Paul Mitchell Academy in Twinsburg as a guest artist.  My friend is a teacher at the school and has invited me to come and do a demonstration for the students.  I have to say she is persistent!  I admit that I'm a bit nervous since it's been about 4 years since I have taught before a group of stylists other than my own team.  Hopefully it's just like riding a bike!
I plan to show a beautiful, long shape.  One of the most common requests we get in the salon is to create a different look, while still maintaining the length of the hair.  What I plan on sharing with the students is a fun shape that gives the guest what she is always looking for....length at the perimeter, volume in the crown and interest around the face! 
One thing is certain.  Education is a vital element to success in our industry.  If you are bored, go learn something new!  If you are in a rut, go learn something new!  If you want to be inspired...you guessed it - go learn something new!
I think that applies not only in our industry but in life as well.  So as I am teaching tomorrow I will look forward to a great learning experience myself!

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The adrenalin is pumping!  Melissa, Louie and I met with our photographer and wardrobe stylist yesterday.  After throwing around different ideas and looking over many images we have our vision!  The shoot will be inspired by the glamorous looks and shapes of the 40's but with a very modern feel in the texture of the hair and a vintage urban quality with the wardrobe.
There are many details to finish including choosing the models (if anyone is interested in modeling to build their portfolio please feel free to contact us.)
Meanwhile we are staying inspired and keeping warm doing what we love - hair!

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It's a common complaint this time of year.  My hair is full of static, has no volume and won't perform the way it used to.
Check out this HOT TIP to maintain your look through the dry winter months.  A misconception is that conditioner ways the hair down and therefore many people eliminate this important step.
A helpful tool is a leave in conditioner that is lightweight enough that it won't weigh the hair down but will give your hair the moisture it needs.
A couple of my favorites are Redken's Clear Moisture Polish Prep and Color Extend Total Recharge.  Both are lightweight sprays that can be left in the hair without adding weight.  The benefit is that your hair will have the extra moisture needed right now and your styling products can be applied directly on top of these treatments.  Think of it as spackling before you paint - the porous areas of the hair shaft are filled in and you have a smooth surface to apply your styling product to.
Give it a try and see how great your hair performs even in the middle of the gray days of winter!

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