Sunday
Jan172010

Reversed Inversion Faux Hawk

I had a good friend come by the salon a few days ago. He is a fantastic musician and writer who has made a big impact on my life. You should check out his website when you have a chance: Glenn Packiam

 

Side View - Reversed Inversion Faux Hawk 

Back View - Reversed Inversion Faux Hawk 

Front View - Reversed Inversion Faux Hawk

 

*Heidi Mitchell is a hair stylist that works out of a salon in Colorado Springs called Mateos Salon and Day Spa. Heidi specializes in mens and womens haircuts, color, highlights, and styling. Heidi is a graduate of Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy and has been making people look amazing for the last 7 years. 

Saturday
Jan162010

Hair Structure and Behavior

Have you ever wondered why everyone’s hair is so different? Why one person needs a smoothing shampoo and another person needs a volume boosting shampoo?  All hair is made up primarily of protein however their are three factors that play a role in hair structure and behavior. Heredity, Environment and Products or Appliances. 

1.  Heredity: The gene that each person inherits from his/her parents will determine many things about the makeup of the hair, such as its color, shape and diameter. 

2.  Environment: If it’s rainy or humid, hair will absorb moisture from the air. The extra moisture will alter some of the bonds that give hair its shape and, depending on the type of hair, it may become either limp or frizzy. On the other hand, wind may dry out the hair and sun may damage it. Both of these weather conditions-unusually wet or dry-can cause a need for products that either take excess moisture out of the hair or put more moisture back in. 

3.  Products or Appliances: These things include: shampoos, conditioners, hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, perms, relaxers and hair color all affect the structural organization of the hair. 

 

*Heidi Mitchell is a hair stylist that works out of a salon in Colorado Springs called Mateos Salon and Day Spa. Heidi specializes in mens and womens haircuts, color, highlights, and styling. Heidi is a graduate of Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy and has been making people look amazing for the last 7 years. 

Wednesday
Jan062010

Top 10 Men & Women Hairstyles for 2010

Hello friends! Welcome to my website!

My goal is to provide a place where you can be inspired by the art of Cosmetology. I hope to bring you along my journey of creating masterful pieces.

Under the Product tab I will post reviews for hair, skin, make-up and nails as well as nutritional information. The Gallery tab will hold photographs of Before & Afters and featured clients. 

Here are a few of my favorite cuts and colors for 2010. As you begin to think about what this year holds for your hair, consider some of the up and coming styles below.

Heidi

 

Photos are compliments of Hair Machine

Women's Haircuts & Colors

 

Haircut-Textured Shag with an Angled Fringe  Color- Full-Head, Light Blonde & Medium Blonde, Gold/Copper Highlights, Light Brown Lowlights  Style- Products: StaightSexyHair Smooth & Seal, ShortSexyHair Play Dirty Spray Wax  Tools: Blow-Dryer & Flat Iron

 

 

Haircut- Transient Length with Angled Fringe  Color- All-Over Mocha Brown & Partial-Head, Cappuccino Highlights  Style- Products: BigSexyHair Blow-Dry Volumizing Gel, Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray  Tools: Blow-Dryer,  11/4" Round Brush or 11/4" Barrel Curling Iron 

 

 

Haircut- Natural Inversion with a Forward Graduation  Color- All-Over Warm, Dark Blonde with Sliced, Bright Blonde Highlights framing the face  Style- Products: BigSexyHair Blow-Dry Volumizing Gel, Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray  Tools: Blow-Dryer and 1" Barrel Curling Iron

 

 

Haircut- Reversed Inversion with Angled, Baby Fringe Color- Full-Head, Vibrant, Red Highlights with Medium, Brown Lowlights  Style- Products: Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide, BigSexyHair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray  Tools: Blow-Dryer, Flat Iron 

 

 

Haircut- Transient Length, Inversion with Angled Fringe & Forward Graduation Color- All-Over Hazelnut Medium Brown with T-Section, Light Blonde Highlights  Style- Products: StraightSexyHair Smooth & Seal, ShortSexyHair Play Dirty Spray Wax  Tools: Blow-Dryer, Flat Iron

 

Men's Haircuts & Colors

 

Haircut- Reversed Inversion Fohawk  Color- All-Over Dark Brown with Light Brown Highlights  Style- Product: AmericanCrew Fiber (High Hold with Low Shine)  Tool: Blow-Dryer 

 

Haircut- Medium Length, Textured Crop  Color- Medium Brown  Style- Product: AmericanCrew Molding Creme (Medium Hold, Medium Shine)  Tools: Blow-Dryer, Comb

 

Haircut- Round Layers, Reversed Inversion with Angled, Baby Fringe  Color- Full-Head, Lightest Blonde Highlights  Style- Product: AmericanCrew Wax   Tool: Blow-Dryer 

 

Haircut- Reversed Inversion with an Angled Fringe  Color- All-Over, Light Brown with Full-Head, Blonde Highlights  Style- Product: AmericanCrew Firm Hold Styling Creme (Flexible Definition with Low Shine)  Tool: Blow-Dryer  

 

Haircut- Short Textured Fohawk  Color- Dark Blonde  Style- Product: AmericanCrew Fiber (High Hold with Low Shine)  Tool: Blow-Dryer  

 

Product Links-

AmericanCrew 

SexyHair

Redken