Trends

A huge trend this year on the runways was texture. How many of you embrace your natural hair's texture?
A great way to bring out texture in a haircut is with layers.
Surferspray and texture products are eonderful for enhancing natural curls and waves.
Lacking texture in your hair? Spray some heat protectant and use a curling iron to create curls and waves.

Do you embrace texture in your hair routine?

Modelling weeeee

So I got to be a model for the Eveline Charles Academy a few weeks ago. I'm usually the kid behind the scenes in jeans and crappy old shirt, making models look fabulous. It was so strange to have so much attention on me and have people worry about what m hair and makeup looked like. It's always fun to watch the crazy hustle and bustle backstage, the frantic back and forth, the shouting. It's fun to see how I might look and act, when I'm usually backstage.
Have any of you modelled for a show before? Any stylists or makeup artist have to become the guinea pig for others? How did you feel?

The Bronde Trend

So colours like the "bronde" and "glambre" were super popular on the red carpet this year. Highlighted brunettes, and lowlighted blondes are giving way to multi-dimensional colour, creating a listerous shine and naturally enhanced beauty.
How many of you have tried or are going to try for something like the bronde or the glambre?
Would you want to experiment with reds and violets for this kind of look? I think a "cronde" ( coppery blonde) would look gorgeous for this summer season.

Platinum and brass oh my!!

So now that I'm back to platinum blonde, my hair goes very brassy. My natural pigment is ashy but for se reason I pull really gold. Well not to fret, I have some amazing purple shampoos and conditioners to help.
I really love quantum sterling. It's phenomanal!! It can even tone naturally blonde hair to be more ashy. Just lather and let ot sit for five to ten minutes for the purple to move in on the gold molecules.
Another great one is the joico violet shampoo and conditioner. This one is great but you hair needs to have been lightened or it won't do much. The conditioner is great for those thirsty ends.
The tiny white bottle is ultima, another great one. I find it a bit more blue violet and works great if you have pulled quite a bit of copper, it helps cancel out more of the orabgy pigment in blondes.

Tell me, what are your favourite purple shampoos, conditioners and masks?

Transformations

 So my good friend Elysia has always had really long hair... As long as I've know her.
She trusted me to cut all of her precious looks off and cut her a funky bob and do a really fun colour on her too.
I think she was pretty nervous during the proccess.
She had complete trust in me and I'm so happy she liked the colour and cut when we were done.
How do you feel about big changes? Have you ever made a decision to do a big change on your hair? How did you feel during the proccess and after?
What made you make the decision to change it?

Liquid Keratin Review

Now Available at Evelien Charles Stores!!!

Keratin Treatment!!!
Ready to replace the burn and sting of the Brazillian Blowout?
Want to get rid of drab, dry, frizzy locks?
Get the new Keratin treatment at our salon!!
Just to answer some questions you might have to this fabulous miracle cure:
The Active Ingredient:
Carbocysteine and Wheat Gluten
If you’re a Celiac, unfortunately this won’t do for you. Carbocysteine enters the cortex of the hair shaft and softens the disulfide and hydrogen bonds. The wheat protein soften, nourish, moisturise your dry strands.
The protein will also fill up spaces in the cuticle to smooth out the hair strand. This does not mean it fixes split ends. Regular trims are still essential to keeping your hair healthy.
Is it like a relaxer?
No. Liquid Keratin is not like a relaxer. A relaxer will break the disulfide bonds and then be neutralised. Liquid Keratin only softens the bonds of the hair.
Can I still colour my hair’?
Absolutely!! Any colours that require lightening will be done before the treamtent. Colours going darker or shade changes within the same level can be done after you receive the treatment.
Will this replace deep conditioning?
Deep conditioning should still be part of your homecare routine. Yes Liquid Keratin will nourish the hair, however to ensure the ultimate results, a mask or complex should still be done once a week at home.
Do I need a Consultation?
A consultation is best for us to figure out the Type of Keratin treatment to do for your hair. Here we’ll discuss your concerns and figure out an in depth plan on how to take care of your hair.
What kind of Treatments are there?
There are three treatments being offered at our salon.
Cool Treatment: An express smoothing treatment that takes about an hour and a half. For people who want to keep their curly texture, but to derizz and nourish the hair.
Express Treatment: An express smoothing treatment for wavy, frizzy, dry hair. This takes an hour and a half. For people who wants to smooth their hair out, tame wild waves and nourish the hair
Hot Treatment: The straightnening and smoothing process. The solution is applied, proccessed and then flat ironed into the hair (similar to the brazilian blowout) We then shampoo and style your beautiful new hair. This process can take up to three hours depending on the coarsness and length of your hair. Great for people who are wanting to smooth out their curl and have straight hair.
How Long do these Treatments last?
Depending on which type of treatment you receive. The First express treatments last two to four weeks. The hot treatment can last up to twelve weeks.
Is the Keratin Treatment for me?
Is your hair dry? then Yes Keratin is your solution. Would you like softer curls with less frizz? Then Keratin is for you! Can you straighten really curly hair? ABSOLUTELY
Come in and see me for a complimentary consultation!!

<3 Chris

Colour!!

So i was just wondering... How do you feel when your stylist plomps a colour book in front of you? When hairstylists get the chance to play with new patterns and colours we get really excited. It's like an oil painter getting to colour with a myriad of paints. So how do you feel about your colour right now? Have you ever just let your stylist do whatever to your colour? To me hair colour is critical, I can make people feel younger, look healhier, more tan more pale and a good colour is as essential as a designer purse.
How do you feel about colour? How do you Feel about haircoloir?