| Urs's Looking Glass - World Trends Part 1 |
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How a trend is born.
by Urs Eichenberger
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We live in an ever-changing world where the trends of the past evolve into the trends of the future and new trends burst out of their traditional borders. How do we define a trend? Where does a trend start and end? Who decides on the trends and who follows them?
From background whispers to common property.
Inspirations for trends are found everywhere: nature, urban streets, regional and world events, grocery stores, music art, theatre, film and architecture. It all starts with a feeling, then a soft background murmur. Momentum is gained, and trends move slowly to the foreground. As they reach their apex and become common property they start a slow decline. However, not before inspiring a lot of people, including me.
Trend messages become Hair fashion.
At this point, I start to look at fashion trends as these evolve into colour and hairstyle trends. Trend and colour forecast agencies (yes there is such a thing) start working with colour and fashion trends about two years ahead of the new look appearing on runways around the world. This knowledge inspires new hair creations in all major fashion centres around the globe before they simmer down to street level.
Trends cannot be confined.
Trends are impossible to confine, stop or enforce. They develop out of free will and are interpreted true to the personality of your hairstylist and your personal style. You are always the most important equation and at the center of the creative process. In upcoming Parts 2 and 3, I plan to share some of the world's most exciting trends and translate them for you.
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| The Real Low Down on Fashion |
| Express your individuality! by Laura Bianco |
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What are 'alternative' fashions? Whether it be emo, punk, vintage, metro, or in die, the list goes on.
Personally, with the speed at which times change you can go either way and be trendy. For example, the majority of people get stuck in certain categories. Trends that step out of being individual: like straight up mimicking styles. For instance, not to be negative but Victoria Beckham wore a regular old bob with a bit of a spin. Now granted it looks great on her, but that doesn't mean it will look that good on all of us!
Yes we're all human and already look similar, but we can still learn to express our individuality. One would ask, how do I do this? Well, I tend to keep one eye on fashion at all times, and if you're not the type to do so, you can always confide in one of the most important people in your life. Your hairstylist. No joke! I can understand finding that one stylist can be hard. That is why getting to know each other and sticking together while forming that personal bond will enable us to come up with the best possible style for you.
So if you're a person who seeks their own individuality and self expression, speak up! All the trends out there are reference points, don't be confused, be inspired and make a trend your own by adding a bit of a spin on it. Take your time. Don't rush finding your inner beauty and let it shine through. You're never too old or too young to be fashionable!
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| Professional Skin Care Gets You That Glow! |
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by Lina
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A "no excuse" solution for all you busy people out there! 30 minutes of professional skin care will keep your face in top shape and glowing in the spring sunshine.
Includes skin assessment and/or identatest (if needed), cleansing of your face, treatments designed for your skin type, mask, and a half-an-hour of relaxation out of your busy day.
La Biosthetique facial
Regularly priced at $85.00 to $115.00. Book your appointment at 50% off between February 20th, 2008 and March 12th, 2008.
Print out the coupon below and present at time of service. Offer valid with coupon only, subject to change without notice, no rainchecks, no changes, available regular esthetic opening hours as time permits. Book your appointment by phone or mail now!
ESTHETICS SERVICES AVAILABLE
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WEDNESDAYS 11AM TO 6PM
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| Rosamond's Glamour Girl Hair Tips |
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 <!--[endif]-->Now, it has come to my attention that some of you don't really understand the delicate relationship between a glamour girl and her hairdo. All right then, here's the thing. Your hair style simply must in some way relate to the rest of your body. It is singly the most important aspect of your overall beauty image.
Now, if you will recall, last time I had you all go and take a good hard look in the mirror to determine your body shape and size. I think I have already outlined the basic body types. Let's go over them again quickly for those of us with a touch of the old senile dementia.
Rubenesque: Speaking as a woman of great stature myself, the first thing that I want you to know is that big is beautiful! It simply means there is a lot of you to love! What could be better? There are however a few tiny things to keep in mind in order to attain maximum fabulousness. Number one. Short, close cropped hair will only really result in making you look like a large q-tip. Sexy as that might be to some, it is not our beauty goal! So go for something a tad longer and a little fuller.
Petite-esque: It's all a matter of proportion. Now I know that we all enjoyed Farrah Fawcett in her day, but REALLY! Do not imagine that emulating her will add to your total look. Go for something a little shorter, a little less long and full. Or else you are in serious fashion danger! You could become completely overwhelmed by your own hair do! I've seen it happen. Less is more, just let the inner beautiful you shine out through your bangs.
Model-esque: Number one on your list of beauty dos and don'ts is that you don't want to resemble, in any way, a toilet bowl brush! You, my dear, should be more like a magnificent flamingo! Or something. Being tall and slim is a great, great gift and guarantees that you will always look chic!
It is best for you super model types to keep a little length to your hair. That way you will always look well proportioned and svelte.
Full-Figured Petite-esque: Ah, there you are, all full of curves and looking lovely. My only advice to you is to keep a tad of fullness in that do. If not, you will have nothing to balance the fullness of your body. You can also gain a little height with an upswept do if you're feeling particularly puny. Just remember, piling the hair too high only really works for Marge Simpson. You have a lovely figure! Balance it out with fuller hair, and the world is your oyster!
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| Erika on Strands Field Trip to Discover Miracle Cure! |
 Always in the mood to learn something new, the Strands Team set of on a field trip to an educational seminar. And unbelievably, I had a big moment: an unexpected solution to my problem! Well at least my hair problem. For some time now, my colour was not taking and would disappear after a couple of days, or the last application would lighten up and create a lighter band on my crown. After blaming everything like colour brand, application etc. I find out it is my very active body that is creating a problem. I don't have oily scalp as I always sought but a DAMP SCALP.
Al - the minerals and salts trying to escape through the sweat glands on my head - can actually remove hair colour. Who knew? Immediately, even before the seminar was over, I purchased the solution: A shampoo and a scalp lotion by Le Biosthetique. To my delight, I found a big difference in the way my hair felt, looked and blow-dried. No more knotted hair at the nape, I now had lift at the roots, and a shorter time to blow dry. And so far, my new colour turned out great and seams to be staying. As you can imagine this miracle was on our retail shelves immediately...
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| Why All the Questions? |
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You must wonder why, when you visit Strands that we ask you all those questions on our client form. Here's why...
Hair and Skincare products you use at home
Some products build up on your hair and can interact with your hair quality and the success of the services we perform. The same goes for skin care products. Some skin care products can make your skin more sensitive and waxing or eyebrow shaping can become a problem.
Health issues and medications/drugs
Believe it or not, some medications and drugs have a great influence on the quality of your hair. There is a possibility for a chemical reaction with haircolours or perms. This can range from not being able to have a successful colour service to extreme heating up of the scalp or a serious allergic reaction.
Name, Address, E-mail, Phone Numbers, etc.
This information helps us to stay in contact with you. Like to have a product shipped to you? Want to be informed of a new product / service launch? We make a mistake (never happens) and we need to reschedule an appointment? Having this information on file will assist us.
Dating and signing the form
This will allow as to keep al this information on file.
Please keep us informed and up to date.
Information is not sold or shared with other businesses.
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| HOT Product Picks! |
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We asked our experts at Strands to share some of their favourite product picks...
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Laura
CHI Silk Infusion
Helps strengthen your hair, providing incredible softness, manageability and shine without any build-up. Alcohol free, enriched with pure silk and wheat and soy proteins. Available in 6 oz. and 2 oz.
Product Features:
- Silk Reconstructing Complex no pH
- Rich leave in treatment
- Enriched with pure silk along with wheat and soy proteins
- Alcohol free
- Ceramic heat will insure deep penetration of silk proteins
- This will help strengthen the hair, providing incredible softness, manageability and shine without any build up
Directions:
Apply a small amount into palm of hand and work evenly throughout your hair. Leave in and proceed with styling.
Lina
MAINTENANCE AND REGENERATION
La Capsule Lipid Serum
The lipid serum for the regeneration of the epidermal equilibrium. Natural borage oil with its particularly high content of gamma-linolenic acid, improves the barrier function of the skin and closes gaps in the protective mechanism of the epidermis. Vitamin A improves the resistance of the skin and vitamin E provides an intensive protection against cell damage caused by free radicals. The vitality of the skin increases. The skin is then able to protect itself from negative environmental influences. The elasticity of the skin is improved, the skin surface becomes finer and is immediately and noticeably smoother.
LIPOGEL WITH MARINE EXTRACTS
La Capsule Beaute
Lipogel with marine extracts healthy skin has a smooth skin structure, a high moisture content and the skin cells are ideally protected against negative external influences.
Urs
Phytolumiere Intense Copper Shampoo
Enhance the natural tones & highlights of your dark blonde to chestnut hair with PhytoLumiere Intense Copper Shampoo. After just one application of this gentle formula your dull, natural, coloured or highlighted hair will be restored to reveal warm notes.
This colour enhancing shampoo is enriched with a high concentration of plant derived active ingredients and tinctorial pigments which provide intense shine and shimmering colour to your hair. PhytoLumiere Intense Copper Shampoo is formulated with 65% Brazil wood extract, green tea polyphenols to maintain your hair colours radiance, lime to promote intense shine and avocado pulp to keep the hair soft and supple. It does not contain any oxidizing agents or ammonia.
Phytolumiere Chocolate Chestnut Shampoo
Amplify the natural tones & highlights of your chestnut to brown hair with PhytoLumiere Chocolate Chestnut Shampoo. After just one application of this gentle formula your dull, natural, coloured or highlighted hair will be restored to its full intensity.
This colour enhancing shampoo is enriched with a high concentration of plant derived active ingredients and tinctorial pigments which provide intense shine and shimmering colour to your hair. PhytoLumiere Chocolate Chestnut Shampoo is formulated with 65% chestnut tree extract, green tea polyphenols to maintain your hair colours radiance, lime to promote intense shine and avocado pulp to keep the hair soft and supple. It does not contain any oxidising agents or ammonia.
PhotoLumiere Blonde Radiance Shampoo
Restore the natural tones & highlights of your light to dark blonde hair with PhytoLumiere Blonde Radiance Shampoo. After just one application, this gentle formula will transform your dull, natural, coloured or highlighted hair into illuminating colour.
This colour enhancing shampoo is enriched with a high concentration of plant derived active ingredients and tinctorial pigments which provide intense shine and shimmering colour to your hair. PhytoLumiere Blonde Radiance Shampoo is formulated with 65% Canada golden rod extract, green tea polyphenols to maintain your hair colours radiance, lime to promote intense shine and avocado pulp to keep the hair soft and supple. It does not contain any oxidizing agents or ammonia.
Erika
SCALP REGULATION - Damp scalp
HYDROTOXA SHAMPOO reduces sweating from the scalp pores. Hair does not appear straggly as quickly after shampooing. Specially developed for scalps with hyperactive sweat glands, Hydrotoxa shampoo keeps hair clean and light for longer.
HYDROTOXA LOTIONneutralises the harsh components in sweat gland secretions. It reduces the negative effect of the sweat on the cell energy of the hair-forming cells. Normal metabolism is restored. The cell energy level is increased.
Rosamond
Color Instant Serum
Locks in color for longer lasting color vibrancy
Instantly provides shine and color brilliance
UV-filters protect color from fading due to sun exposure
Curl Serum Instant Serum
Stabilizes perm results and revitalizes curls
Gives instant care immediately after perming
Provides ongoing bounce and elasticity for naturally curly hair
Moisture Repair Serum
Description: An instant leave-in deep conditioner which revitalizes dry, porous and stressed hair for instant and extreme softness and brilliance. Because it restructures the hair, it gives more volume, vitality and sheen to dull and damaged hair and makes it easier to style.
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| Q&A |
| You asked Strands... |
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Q: Can you tell me what kind of treatments are available at Strands besides hair cutting and styling?? For instance, I've heard your staff talk about a free Identatest? What the heck is that?
A: This test helps us to determine the lipid and hydro balance of your skin. Then, we can recommend the proper skin care products that work best for you. Ask any of our stylists or esthetician for this free service. We recommend a test with every season change.
All treatments and services are listed here:
http://www.strandsvancouver.com/skin_hair_price.html
Q: Is it safe to colour my hair while I'm pregnant? Strands has been colouring my hair for years, but now I'm 4 months pregnant and want to be extra careful.
A: There are a number of ways we can help you. We already use ammonia-free products, so that's one less worry when you're preggers. We also have ionic technology and natural base botanicals colors. We can employ various techniques that keep the colour off the scalp, thus not polluting you or baby. Did you know that we also carry a wide range of Zoya nail polishes that are formaldehyde- and toulene-free.
Q: Ros, I'm over 40 and miss having long hair! Every once in a while, I'd love to get that luxurious, elegant look of wearing my hair up and having a cascading fall. Do you think one of your fab hairpieces would work?
A: Darling, I know what you are talking about. I was not blessed with thick luscious hair. I have been enhancing my locks with pieces Wefts, Extensions and so on for years, luckily for you I have designed a number of Hidden hair options, that are easy to apply and totally matched to your own colour. And cut to suit your needs.
Q: I'm Asian, in my 30s and my hair is pretty dark brown (almost black). I see women with those fat highlights all the time and while I'd like to "sharpen" my look; I don't want to look like a street walker! What do you suggest for adding highlights with a little more subtlety?
A: Fat chunks of highlighted areas are a thing of the past. Today, we do more harmonized color blending using a multitude of shades to create the most outstanding color results.
Q: While I like my hair to look good - I'm against animal testing. Can you tell me about the products you use at Strands?
A: None of our products are animal tested. We only use our friends and relatives for testing:-) For something new in color try some shadow boxing!
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