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Hair Design FAQs
How often should I get my hair cut or trimmed?
I am interested in getting a new look. How will I know what I want and what will look good on me?
I am starting to see gray, should I color my hair?
My hair always tangles after I shower. What do I do?
There are so many hair products on the market, how do I choose the one that is right for me?
Is it really necessary to use salon-professional products, they seem to be more expensive?
I love my hair when I leave the salon, but how do I reproduce the look at home?
My wedding day is approaching... what can I do to make sure my wedding party's preparation runs smoothly?
How often should I get my hair cut or trimmed?
Hair in general grows between 1/2-inch to 1-inch a month. Shorter Cuts tend to need more maintenance, particularly around the edges. Most shapes will hold up for approximately 4-6 weeks. Thicker, wavy, and coarse hair textures can stretch to about 8 to 10 weeks.
I am interested in getting a new look. How will I know what I want and what will look good on me?
First of all you'll need to do some research. Go through some of your favorite magazines and cut out pictures of the styles that appeal most to you. Begin to take notice of hairstyles that you see on the street. Make a mental note of what you liked and disliked about the cut, color and texture. Once you have done your research make an appointment for a complimentary consultation. Take all your data and communicate in words and with pictures the style or styles that appeal most to you. Your stylist will do the rest. Their professional analysis of your lifestyle, hair texture, facial shape, maintenance requirements, etc. will determine the best look for you. So together with your expectations and the stylist's expertise a hairstyle will be crafted that best suit your individuality.
I am starting to see gray, should I color my hair?
This is such a personal decision and should be well thought out, and discussed with your stylist. The cost involved and the maintenance, every 3-4 weeks, is the first consideration. The second is, are you coloring for an event or special occasion, or do you want to conceal your gray for a much longer period of time. There are several ways your stylist can blend gray or minimize gray patches for a short period of time, but once you choose permanent hair color, remember that hair grows on the average 1/2 inch per month, are you willing to have partially colored hair for length of time it will take to grow the color out.
My hair always tangles after I shower. What do I do?
Begin by brushing your hair out before you wash, if the tangles are there when the hair is dry, they will be there when the hair is wet. You might want to start using a light rinse conditioner, like the Rosemary Mint Equalizer or Sap Moss Detangler. After shampooing apply the conditioner and comb the product through your hair from scalp to ends, rinse, and then gently squeeze the water from your hair, do not wring or twist your hair as this will cause the hair to tangle. Another important suggestion is do not wrap your hair up turban style in a towel for an extended amount of time, no more that 2 minutes, this will also cause tangles.
We also suggest Aveda's Spray on, Leave on Brilliant Damage Control or Styling Curressence. These two products are ideal for combing or brushing out tangles. They are easy to use and require no rinsing. Begin by gently towel drying your hair, do not rub or add friction to the hair. After spraying the product into the hair begin to brush or comb the hair starting at the ends and working your way up to the scalp. The right hair product is crucial here, tangles can cause more than tears, they can damage the hair, and cause split ends and breakage, so be careful.
There are so many hair products on the market, how do I choose the one that is right for me?
Yes, it is true there are so so many hair products on the market, both in the drug store and at your local salon. There is nothing more valuable than a professional recommendation from your stylist. After all, he/she is the individual that knows your hair better than anyone else.
Is it really necessary to use salon-professional products, they seem to be more expensive?
Yes, there is a difference between salon professional products and those at your local grocer or drug store. The primary is being the quality of ingredients, manufacturing practices and product integrity. Sky Salon & Spa is proud to be an exclusive retailer of Aveda, a product line that is by far the purest, most natural product on the market. The best product for your hair depends on a variety of factors:
- Do you color or perm your hair? Do you swim, surf or exercise outdoors?
- Is your hair thick, fine, thinning?
- Do you wash your hair everyday?
- Is your hairstyle low maintenance or high maintenance, require blow-drying styling or perhaps a curling iron?
All these questions and more will determine the best products to use to maintain the salon look that you love so much. And the only person to best answer these questions, is your salon professional. They are the ones that know your hair and what it will take to keep it in optimal shape.
I love my hair when I leave the salon, but how do I reproduce the look at home?
Don't be afraid to ask questions about how to achieve the look at home. Your stylist is happy to offer tips and suggestions on how to successfully blow-dry and style your new look. In addition he/she will recommend the styling tools & products necessary to achieve the style you desire. Without the right tools you won't get the results.
My wedding day is approaching... what can I do to make sure my wedding party's preparation runs smoothly?
Preparation is key to a successful wedding day. We will do our very best to make sure that everyone is happy with their hair and make up and finished on time.
Here is some basic information that may be helpful to you and your wedding party:
- Make sure that you, and everyone in the wedding party knows where the salon is, and what time their appointments are. If you would like we can give directions, and confirm each appointment individually.
- We will have some assorted bagels or muffins at the salon that morning, along with regular coffee, Aveda's decaffeinated comforting tea, and water, if you have any special request, just let us know, and we will try to get it.
- If you have a hair style that you want all of the girls to wear, or if you have clips, flowers or other "hair jewelry" you would like us to use, let us -and your bridal party know ahead of time so that we can make all of the necessary arrangements.
- If each person is choosing her own hairstyle, it is always helpful for us to have pictures, either from a magazine, or if they have a photo of a style they had before and liked, we can try to recreate it.
- For those who want their hair up with curls:
- Arrive at the salon with dry hair; if we have to wash or blow dry the hair there will be an additional charge.
- It's best to wash your hair the night before and put in a styling product that will help your hair hold the style and curls better.
- For those who want their hair straightened:
- Arrive at the salon with dry hair, again just shampoo the night before and use products that will help keep her hair straight and smooth.
- For anyone who needs a blow dry style, just come in at the appointment time, and we will shampoo and blow out her hair, and add any finishing touches with a flat or curling iron.
- Make sure that everyone wears a top that either buttons or zips up the front. You may think a shirt has a wide enough collar to get off once your hair is finished, but we have had more than one bridesmaid who has cut off a shirt so they don't mess up their hair.
- If you want to email me the phone numbers of each of your wedding party I will have their stylist call each them and find out what kind of style they are hoping for, and how to prepare their hair.
- And finally, give yourself and your wedding party plenty time to arrive at the salon. This is your wedding day, and the ceremony won't start without you, but when a bridesmaid shows up late…well, you get the picture.
Thank you for choosing Sky Salon for your wedding day.
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