5 WAYS TO TAKE 10 YEARS OFf
Learn from the Pros at Mane Attraction Salon
Sye South, Master Stylist 10
Hair is such a visual aid that can help contour, elevate and even modernize your look. Here are FIVE ways to take 10 years off brought to you by the professionals at Mane Attraction Salon.
Don't live in the past, explore change.
If you are still wearing the same cut from High School or even the past decade, it may be time to refresh your look. Can you honestly say your hair is the same as it was then? Hair changes just like our body shape. It naturally sheds 100 hair shafts per day. Things outside of our control like stress, hormones, pregnancy, medications and so much more cause changes to our hair. Wearing the same shape and style from the past is doing you a disservice. Creating changes that address your hair density, natural bend, and color can elevate your look at any age.
Audit your Styling Tools
Take an analysis of the tools you are using. When was the last time you upgraded your styling tools, bought new brushes or even cleaned them? Changing your tools will help you update your look and possibly speed up styling time. Advancements in technology have created smarter, lighter and less damaging styling tools. Features such as ionic technology, ceramic plates and heat settings, cut down frizz, provide even heat control and less damage. Plus, certain brands have created tools that provide ease of styling by combining tools like a blow drier/ round brush combo. Tools such as hair brushes, curling irons, beach wavers and flat irons come in different types and sizes so make sure to check with your stylist on what would be best for your look. Lastly, once you've got the styling arsenal to take you into the next chapter of your hair story, make sure you are cleaning them. Most brushes can be cleaned by using a comb or a wire brush cleaner to remove excess hair and then sanitized with a solution of warm water and shampoo.
Explore the right color for you.
Often at the salon we see blondes that are far too bright or brunette's that are too dark and wrong for the client's skin tone. Don’t fall for the “I want to be bright” trap without understanding that a beautiful bright blonde should still have dimension to give the hair visual life and lust. On the other end of the spectrum as we age, we tend to get wisdom hairs and when our hair color is too dark this regrowth stands out like a sore thumb. You can achieve a more balanced look in both circumstances with lowlights. For blondes, these lowlights can be one shade darker than your brightest highlight and for brunettes the goal would be to blend the wisdom hairs so the regrowth is less visible creating a seamless blended color. At Mane Attraction Salon, we will analyze your bone structure, skin tone and lifestyle to provide the most gorgeous color for you.
Stay with the trends.
There is no need to embrace every new trend that you hear about but we do suggest updating your look with a version of a current trend that works best for you. Current hair trends like the octopus, butterfly or wolf cut are all terms used to define haircuts that have layers and movement. Wearing a one length (non-layered) haircut causes bulk and heaviness through your ends. This is what stylist's call the “Bell Shape” It tends to cause the clients hair to be flat at the crown of the head and widen through the length of the hair. Two ways we approach this problem at Mane Attraction Salon is by adding layers that sit on the outside of the haircut or by adding internal layers that will compress the shape internally but visually give you a long sleek shape without the bulk. These layers will create beautiful movement and volume that elongates the face creating a thinner and taller silhouette.
Not your Grandma's Pixie.
If you are wearing shorter haircuts like a pixie, do you have the right length for your particular hairline, growth patterns and head shape? For example, if it's too long, it can age you by diverting your eyes to pull downward. Let's face it, gravity is not our friend as we age. Too much length at your hairline can also cause an awkward shape when it grows out, or more maintenance, which neither are desirable. A better idea is to incorporate shorter, yet lived in, hairlines. This allows the shape to build volume and fullness in the crown, making it easier to create volume where you want it. This allows the hairline to stay looking playful and young. You get the best of both worlds. This is great for all hair types, but especially for fine to medium hair texture. As we consider what to do with the side profiles, it's always best to build weight off either the cheek bones or the jaw line, depending on the length desired. If you have low density around your hairline, a side bang can help conceal those areas while showing off your amazing eyes and/or cheek bones. Hey there cutie!
The stylists at Mane Attraction Salon (MAS) are trained to analyze your face shape, bone structure, skin tone, eye color, natural hair color, existing color, maintenance schedule and lifestyle before making a customized recommendation for your cut and color. Let us help you take 10 years off and book an appointment by visiting us online at maneattractionsalon.com or by calling (602) 956- 2996. MAS is located at Biltmore Plaza at 3156 E Camelback Rd.