Tis the season for Perms! What you need to know before you get one.

The Perm Comeback:

Spring time is just around the corner! With a new season comes a new hairstyle and now’s your time to show off the texture in your hair. It’s true. The perm is making a comeback—with a modern twist. Now it’s all about the “undone” loose curls. The modern woman wears texture with effortless elegance. Match it with a light hair color or a maybe even a pastel color and you’re the new Fashionista on your block. Styling’s a breeze. Just apply a leave-in treatment or a styling fluid/cream and you’re good to go.

Perm 101—What you need to know before you get a perm:

When you do decide to get a perm, you need to be extra conscious about treating your hair right. Let’s go over some perm basics. (Don’t worry. We’re not going to scare anyone with Chemistry terms)

Each hair strand is made of lots and lots of fibers, connected by strong bonds. When you perm your hair, you’re basically restructuring your hair strands by breaking these bonds, freeing them and re-bonding them to lock the wave in place.

There’s no secret. Hair damage is inevitable when it comes to perms. This is why quality hair treatment is so important. Make sure you get proper salon treatment on the day you get your perm. And don’t forget to take care of your hair at home with masks or leave-in treatments. At Viange Hair, we use products that bring long-lasting curls minimizing the damage to your hair. Here are our top product recommendations for perm hair:

RENE FURTERER ABSOLUE

MILBON

LUMINOUS BODIFYING OIL & RESTORATIVE BLOWOUT PRIMER

With properly treated hair, you’ll have luminous waves lasting 2-3 months. So there you go! Now you know the facts and you’re ready to rock this spring with beautiful chic waves.

Meet the Stylists Kaori Yokoi (Designer and General Manager)

Stylist: Kaori Yokoi

Main Branch: Dublin

Q: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What are some of your career highlights?

A: I’ve walked a unique path as a Hair Stylist. After starting off my career in Santa Monica and West Hollywood, I decided to spread my love and passion for hair styling to other countries around the world. I flew to Japan, China (Hong Kong, Beijing), Singapore and the Philippines. Now, I’m here to embark on a new adventure in San Francisco. Aside from my experience as a hair stylist, I’ve also managed to master print work for magazines, hair events and workshops.

Q: What's your specialty?

A: I excel at haircut and color for natural looks tailored to the unique individual. We all have different hair textures, face structures and features don’t we? That means that every single person has a unique look that suits those unique features. My background in working internationally with diverse clients allows me to bring fresh new insight and creativity to hair styling. 

Q: Why did you become a stylist?

A: In the beginning, I was just following the footsteps of my family business. But after meeting my mentor, that’s when I became serious about my career as a stylist.

Q: What do you love about your job?

A: Making my clients happy and confident.

Q: Tell us about your aspirations.

A: Success for Viange Hair Dublin.

Q: What do you do on your free time?

A: I love watching movies and visiting museums.

Q: What’s your favorite quote?

A: Life goes on as long as you’ve got alcohol.

Trending hairstyle: Why so many people are in love with the Lob

Photo source: http://pophaircuts.com/super-cute-ways-to-curl-your-bob

Want easy-to-manage hair but still look on-trend? Trying to avoid that awkward in-between phase from short to long? You’re a perfect match for the Lob!

A Lob is short for “Long Bob”. It’s typically shoulder length or 1-2 inches below your shoulder, so you can wear it up or down loose depending on how you feel. You can also arrange your Lob to incorporate layers or asymmetrical blunt cuts to match your style. 

Versatility—No wonder it’s so popular among many women. Talk to your stylist today and step into the wonderful world of Lobs.

Photo source: http://pophaircuts.com/super-cute-ways-to-curl-your-bob

What’s better? Silicone vs. Silicone-Free Shampoo

Photo by krystle at Morguefile.com

What exactly is silicone? Why does it matter for your hair? Ponder no longer, as we explain silicone in the simplest and easiest way possible.

What is silicone:

Silicone is a synthetic ingredient that coats your hair, usually used in shampoos to make your hair smoother and shinier. Seems like the best invention in the world? Not so fast. There’s a downside. Silicone tends to stick to your hair when used continuously and creates a sort of a fake cuticle. So your hair may “look” shiny and smooth, but on the inside, it may be super damaged. Yeah, take a second to digest that.

What is silicone-free:

On the other hand, when you use silicone-free shampoo, your hair may feel squeaky at first. But as you continue to use it for a long period of time, you’re able to regain the natural beauty of your hair.

It’s hard to decipher which one’s better, but if you want to get your hair’s natural beauty back, we recommend using silicone-free shampoo.

At Viange Hair, we use Rene for silicone-free shampoo and MILBON for silicone shampoo. Ask your hair stylist for more advice on which one’s best for you!

* We explained silicone in the easiest way possible but it’s a rather complex topic to talk about. When we used the word “silicone” in this blog post, we’re referring to silicone oil. There are various types of silicones out there and there are ones that won’t stick to your hair. So, stay tuned for our future blog post for in-depth information about the different types of silicone!

It’s not blonde. It’s not brown. It’s Golden Bronde!

Blonde or Brown? What if you can get the perfect combination of both?

This is the year of the Golden Bronde. Blonde in the bright lights and golden brown in all other atmospheres. This subtle hybrid color is one of those magical hair colors that suit any skin tone. If you’ve never had a blondish color before, this is the perfect year for you to try this trending color.