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Fall Trend 2010 - Long Hair

Gina — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:51:51 +0100

Sometimes looking to celebrities gets us inspired! I love the way trends are translated by celebrities because they become very wearable and real life. You know what I mean - when we look through a fashion magazine sometimes our first thought is "Who on earth would ever wear that?!" Celebs take the best of the editorial look and make it their own.
That's what fashion is all about - have fun trying something new but make it your own!

Here's a great look thatRead More...

Trend Fall 2010

Gina — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:19:32 +0100

Wow - time just goes fast. Summer is on its way out and school is back in session. Reluctantly we will say goodbye to the days upon days of sunshine we have enjoyed this season.
But not to worry...the fun is just getting started! The natural question on everyone's mind right now is "What's in for Fall?"
I think that when we think of "fashion" our minds try to conjur up images that we have stored from magazines and different types of media. &nbsRead More...

Fight the Humidity!

Gina — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:45:04 +0100

Ever wake up and wonder what happened to the great hair you had yesterday? Me too!

This time of year can be more challenging because of the high humidity. Curly hair gets bigger and fine hair becomes limp.

We would never think of wearing a heavy wool sweater in the middle of summer. Or a breezy summer dress in the middle of winter. Our hair's needs change with each season too! Talk to your stylist about a home maintenance program that will get you tRead More...

Design Class

Gina — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:02:32 +0100

Wow! What a great day of education we had this past Monday!

Not just a cutting class but also a history lesson. What's the lesson? Just this....nothing changes when you are dealing with classic shapes and the foundation of what we create each day in the salon. The fundamental principles of design will always remain the same. What makes a shape unique is the person wearing it and the artistic edge of the one designing it.

We took a walk throughRead More...

Upcoming Education!

Gina — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:08:02 +0100

There is nothing like the prospect of learning something new that really gets my blood going and my imagination working!

Our quarterly education is coming up and I can't wait! Redken Artist Ellen Lawlor will be spending the day with us working on "classic cutting". You know....the classic shapes that have defined fashion history and are still influencing fashion today. Very precise, geometric shapes that require each section of the cut to be absolutely perfect. &Read More...

Guest Service Specialists

Gina — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:52:43 +0100

Hi All!

I just wanted to give a shout out to our awesome guest service team. We just spent the entire day together learning how to increase our level of customer service and I have to say we are all so excited to get back into the salon and implement some of the great ideas we got from this class today.

Our guest service team is one of the most caring that I have ever come across in this industry. I am truly blessed personally to know each one. As for laus Deo Read More...

Reverse the Signs of Aging Hair

Gina — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:37:19 +0100

We all do our best to fight the aging process! Making healthy choices for our bodies by eating right and exercising is Read More...

Lindsey & Rachel NYC

Melissa Peska — Mon, 03 May 2010 06:12:42 +0100

Lindsey & Rachel are off to NYC for some amazing education at the Redken Exchange. They will be experiencing hand on workshops in cutting, designing and finishing. I know they will have an inspiring time and will be amped to return to the salon and share with the team all that they have learned. Have a great trip ladies. And don't forget to enjoy the city!

-blessed & grateful heart
Melissa

Cut-a-thon

Gina — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:17:44 +0100

The following is a special note of personal thanks from the Petrie Family and very special thanks from the team at laus Deo to all of you who came out in support of the Cut-a-thon last week!

Hello Dear Friends & Family!! The Petries would like to send out a BIG thank you to all that participated in the Cut-A-Thon for our family. We are so grateful for all the hard work and effort that went into putting this event together. Many hours of coordinating, promoting, volunteeredRead More...

Class is in

Melissa Peska — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:14:43 +0100

What an amazing class we had this afternoon. Our team learned about Pureology's entire line of color safe haircare products.

Did you know that Pureology is only 9 years old? In such a short period of time they have become the #1 color haircare brand in the U.S.A., and is now a global product as of January 2009. To name a few of Pureology's wonderful benefits, they are known for pioneering their sulfate-free, salt-free shampoos that help ensure longer lasting cRead More...

Pureology

Melissa Peska — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:25:20 +0100

I am so excited for our upcoming education class. We will be polishing up on Purelogy. A wonderful haircare line that is known for amazing benefits.

They use 0nly vegan ingredeints, which are free of harsh colour-stripping sulfates and salts. Let's face it, there is nothing more dissapointing then walking out of the salon with beautiful shiny hair and then before you know it your hair color has started to fade because of a harsh shampoo andRead More...

Cut-a-thon

Gina — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:12:05 +0100

We are really feeling the excitement now as our cut-a-thon is only a few more days away! We hope you will stop in for this great cause. 100% of all donations will be donated directly to the Petrie Family.

You can help to support us by coming to the salon on Wednesday, April 21st from 4pm-9pm.

Get a great haircut for a $20.00 minimum donation and participate in our raffle. We have some great items that have donated through the generosity of our team, area businesses aRead More...

Trend 2010

Gina — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:52:30 +0100

We've been discussing modern haircolor trends for 2010. One of the trends we are seeing is multi-tonal highlights which we have talked about over the last few days.

Another very strong trend is haircolor that is lighter on the ends. This is a great low maintenance look since the color already looks "grown-in". There are no touch-ups necessary at the root area.

For a bold look, triangle patterns can be blocked throughout the design and liRead More...

Trend 2010

Gina — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:30:13 +0100

Let's face it. Blondes are still the most asked for color, especially during the warmer months.

So if you are blonde and want to update your haircolor, here are some great options. Talk to your stylist about what we learned here yesterday....multi-tonal highlights. The effect can be dramatic or subtle depending on the color families chosen.

For example, a subtle effect might be a golden vanilla blonde background with warm papaya and rich Read More...

Trend 2010

Gina — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:23:44 +0100

Our discussion of trends continues!

Right now multi-tonal highlights are a beautiful trend that anyone can wear. Whether you love blonde, brunette or red - the easiest way to modernize your haircolor is by adding more of the same tones to your hair to make it feel more dimensional. Haircolor is an illusion and creates the perception of more movement, depth, shadows, lights and shine. Cool, huh?!

It's not just about adding the same multi-tonal highlights tRead More...

Trend 2010

Gina — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:50:17 +0100

One of the most common questions we are asked in the salon is "What's the latest trend?" A simple question, right? But, often times there are many different influences that cycle through fashion very quickly. Sometimes in a matter of months! The exciting outcome is that there is always something new to draw fresh inspiration from.

Right now there is a major trend with the use of color....everywhere! Not just in clothing and haircolor. Check outRead More...

Photo Shoot

Gina — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:17:33 +0100

If anyone had peeked into the salon this past Monday you would have gotten a cool view of what goes on at a photo shoot! The energy was high, the models were great and the entire team including our photographer, wardrobe artist and makeup artists did an AMAZING job!

A very special thanks also to DO Summers Dry Cleaning who allowed us to use their space for the shoot. They went above and beyond!

Our team was pumped with creativity and as I looked aRead More...

Straight Talk

Gina — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:59:43 +0100

I'm sure I am not alone in feeling like some days are just harder to get through than others!

One of those days when time stands still and you feel like it will never end. How do you get through and come out on the other end with blessings to share, a refreshed spirit and feeling ready to take on a new day?

The amazing thing about what we do in the salon is that each day is at the same time completely different and yet entirely the same! Every day we take care of gueRead More...

Tool Time

Gina — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:49:42 +0100

More about round brushes!

We understand about the size - now let's talk about the shape of your brush! Most of you are probably familiar with a round brush that is well....round!

Another great tool is an "oval" shaped brush. The oval shape is flatter on the sides and gives great control to hair that is thick or curly when you want to smooth or straighten hair and still maintain volume.Read More...

Tool Time

Gina — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:17:38 +0100

Welcome back to our round brush discussion!

Here's a great way to see if your round brush is the right size for you!

Check out how many rotations your hair gets around the brush.

If you want volume choose a brush that rotates 1 - 2 times around the hair.

If you want volume with a bit of movement on the ends you'll want the brush to rotate 3-5 times arouRead More...