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Easy Ways to Achieve Perfect Hair

On June 7, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Hair Care, Primp, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

Thanks to EXIT Salon my hair feels beautiful. The relationship has been wonderful and following my color post, here are styling tips on how to achieve perfect hair. What I learned from Leland is that beautiful hair is attainable as long as you understand your hair type and its needs.

Be In The Know

1. Have a clear idea what you want: Pictures are easiest show your stylist what you want.

2. Be flexible: Stylists know when a style is not suitable, and good stylists offer alternatives.

3. If you don't like the cut: It is easier to fix with the same stylist versus going elsewhere.

4. Have a consultation before the cut, even if you're a regular.

5. Cut VS Trim: They both take the same time. 6-8 weeks between cuts is suggested.

5 Tips When Looking For a New Salon

1. Select a well known salon

2. Select a salon that offers consultations

3. A salon with friendly service

4. Select a salon with magazines

5. A stylist who is a good listener

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Drugstore VS Salon Quality Products

1. Drugstore products: Contain lots of chemicals and waxes to make hair look and feel healthy, but do not improve your hair, just improve the look.

2. "Box color" can work with drugstore products: "Box colors" use metallic dyes which last longer since color bonds are stronger and molecules larger. It is hard for salons to lift out "box color". If you have salon color then use salon quality products.

Hair Essentials

1. Good shampoo and conditioner

2. One or two styling products specific to your hair: Ask your stylist for recommendation since they know your hair texture as wrong products cause more problems.

3. Round Brush: Ceramic brushes give shape as it heats up and manipulates the hair. Boar Bristle Brush is good for smoothing hair and adding shine. For coarse hair, use boar bristle brushes, and ceramic brushes for styling.

4. If you flat/curling iron, use a good one: Iron must have ceramic plates and not ceramic coating. When ceramic coating comes off, your hair is cooking. Do not use flat iron without a head adjustment setting. Do not exceed 210 degrees when styling hair (and using curling irons).

Styling Tips

1. Pre-dry your hair 75-80%: It should feel dry but with moist parts.

2. Always style front to back

3. To add volume: Always pull your brush up. If hair gets stuck in a brush, you are taking too much hair. Your section should never be wider than the actual brush.

4. Beach-y Hair: To get the look, wash the hair and add braids before bed.

I am wearing:
♥ Talula Babaton Silk Blouse
♥ See by Chloe Bow Bloomer Shorts
♥ Repetto "Rose Amour" Ballet Flats
♥ Chanel Sunnies ♥ A.V. Max Studded Cuff

I wore this outfit for late lunch after my hair appointment, with my favorite See by Chloé, a silk blouse and flats. In summer, I enjoy wearing easy breezy looks. And for those that are curious... No, red hair does not stain light clothing :P Mystery Solved!

With Love...

Marta

     

My New Hair: EXIT Salon Experience

On June 3, 2011 · 11 Comments · In Hair Care, Primp
Hello Darlings,

At 12:30 on the dot on Wednesday, I was sipping coffee and fidgeting around in a butter soft chair at EXIT Salon, waiting to meet Rebecca and Leland. It was my first time in 7 years that new hands were to touch my hair. This was not just any hair appointment: it was my first hair appointment with a new creative team.

After breaking off a relationship with my stylist of 7 years, my hair and I were both overwhelmed. The prospect of looking for a new salon was as terrifying as the thought of spending yet another day with a fading dye job and split ends. I finally found the courage to explore the unknown and report back.

I was ready to experiment for a greater cause: I set out to discover what it is that a girl should look for when in search of a new colorist and stylist. Following a bit of research and a few recommendations, I decided to take that risk with EXIT Salon at 1360 Yonge Street, Toronto. EXIT is Redken’s flagship salon and is owned by an award winning professional, Rob Pizzuti.

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Mother’s Day in Repetto

On May 9, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Culture, Family, Go, Life As It Happens, Spring, Wear
Hello Darlings,

Wishing every mother a happy Mother's Day! On this special day every mother should receive a huge hug and thanks, for all those hours spent in labor and for being a total trooper! As I am shy conveying emotions, a special thanks her to my own greatest mother in the world!

This year, my Mother’s Day was action-packed and required a comfortable outfit. My day started with a wonderful brunch and fun times spent outdoors with a very cute bunch (Thank you!). The second half of the day was filled with majorly girly things like getting a mani and pedi and watching “Something Borrowed”, which was wonderful!

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