50 shades of red

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Matte red-brown lip color is a hot new trend this season.  As some of you may have noticed,  ‘red’ has been trending for some time now.  But wait! There are, of course, 50 shades of red out there. Whats ‘in’ right now is a darker shade with a hint of brown. This gives it a deeper color, and the matte finish gives it a flawless look.

I went into a M•A•C store to find a color for myself, and ooh-la-la, each one of the lipsticks had a cute name like, ‘smoked almond,’ ‘toast and butter’ and so many more creative, catchy names. After trying on many colors (because that’s the best part of makeup shopping, right?) and giving it some thought, I finally decided to go with ‘brick dust.’ It’s an orange-ish brown matte finish lipstick with a sweet scent to it. I love that this color goes with so many looks. And the best part? You don’t have to break your wallet when you’re shopping at M•A•C. Ladies, don’t underestimate the power of red lipstick, there’s something about it that empowers us and gives us confidence.  So, grab one for yourself, and rock the world! 

Leave-in hair cream by Rene Furterer

I was very excited the other day when I read an article in VOGUE JAPAN about a hair care product I love. The Rene Karite Overnight Care by Rene Furterer was discussed in the article, "Aftershower Hair Care Product to Nourish Beautiful Hair." Rene Furterer is a French brand that we use at Viange Hair Salon. This hair treatment cream is one product that we recommend to many of our customers.

It’s a moisturizing cream that is highly effective for dry hair. Out of many naturally based hair care products to choose from, Rene Karite Overnight Care is specifically designed to treat damaged, extremely dry hair. It's a leave-in cream so, there's no need to rinse it off.

After drying your hair with a towel, massage it gently over your entire scalp. Focus on the damaged areas especially, such as the tips of your hair.

There's no need to rinse off, so just let it dry before going to bed.

Super easy, right? And the results? Oh, man! My hair, from the roots to the tips, was so incredibly soft when I felt it in the morning.

You would think it might be too thick since there's a fair amount of shea butter mixed in, but surprisingly, it leaves no stickiness and adds no weight in your hair. My hair felt superb! It's definitely worth giving it a try.

How are you taking care of your hair?

I’d like to talk about a simple yet under-appreciated technique, brushing.

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Our hair produces natural oil to keep it moisturized. However, even with the natural oil produced by the scalp, it does not moisturize the tips of your hair. Brushing properly on a daily basis helps to spread the natural oil evenly to every part of the hair. This can give a lustrous look with no added product. Who doesn’t want a naturally beautiful look without the hassle?

Also, brushing helps to massage the scalp, which improves the blood circulation.

Why is blood circulation so important for your scalp? Because it will help feed the scalp with more nutrients, which means better hair growth can be expected. Furthermore, brushing also removes the excess dirt and dandruff, while it also untangles your hair and cleans the split ends. I recommend using brushes made of nylon or plastic because they are easy to clean and are less likely to break.

If you haven’t been doing this, make the simple act of brushing daily a habit for natural, beautiful hair.

Nutrition Tips for Hair Growth

Today, let's talk about different food and ingredients that have a substantial impact on hair growth. There are three crucial nutrients for hair growth:

PROTEIN, which is the source for new hair growth.

ZINC, that uses protein to make the hair.

VITAMINS, to strengthen the scalp and hair.

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There is one common food that contains all these nutrients in one, well-balanced package. EGGS!

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Are you shocked?

Here are a few other foods and ingredients that are relatively easy to incorporate into your meals that can help with hair growth.

◆Egg

◆Oyster

◆Chicken

◆Nuts

◆Green and yellow vegetables

◆Salmon  

◆Carrot 

◆Dairy Products

◆Sesame

When cooking, be careful using an excessive amount of seasoning and ingesting oil. Instead, try to adjust the intake of all these nutrients equally to create a well-balanced diet they will help you maintain your healthiest, strongest, and most vibrant hair ever.

Three must-have products to fight hard water.

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If you’ve come from outside California or came back after traveling outside the state, you will notice how your hair and skin dry up quickly. The intense UV rays and the hard water cause dryness and stiffness due to the minerals sticking to your hair. We have to recognize and respond to these conditions and take better care of our skin and hair. Just as healthy crops thrive in rich soil, keeping your scalp healthy is the key to beautiful hair. 

                                             Photo Credit: Rene Furterer

Both dryness and oiliness can damage the scalp and roots of your hair. Avoid washing too much if your hair gets too oily because you will wash away all your sebum, your skins protective oils so your scalp will begin to overproduce sebum in response. To keep your hair healthy, you need shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in hair serum. These three products are a must for healthy hair!

If you have oily hair, wash thoroughly to remove the excessive sebum first, then massage the leave-in serum in gently.  Remember, there’s no need to use too an overabundance of serum if your hair is already moisturized and healthy.  It may be difficult to judge what your hair needs at times, because the condition of your hair may change during different seasons. Be sure to consult with one of our experts to assist you with choosing which products suit your needs best to keep your hair healthy from the scalp to the tip of your hair.

Polka dot print for Spring/Summer 2018

With a long and celebrated history in fashion, classic polka dots are back in style this Spring and Summer.

It was easy to spot the line-up of beautiful, soft, floral prints in past Springs, but this Spring/Summer season will be a bit different! I found more polka dot than floral prints when I looked through the clothing lines in both retail and online stores.

As you can find in ELLE fashion magazine, an assortment of small to big, bold polka dots has been seen on many runways. Also, the ratio of monotone prints was much higher than colored dots. So, throw some black and white polka dots into your wardrobe to match your beach waves, up-dos, pixies, or whatever hairstyle you're feelin' for this Summer!

What you need to know about digital perms

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Want to spice up your hair without the hassle of the curling iron? Then the digital perm is your new best friend. But first things first. What is a digital perm and how is it different from a regular perm?

The biggest difference between a digital perm and a regular perm is the use of heat vs. perming solution. A digital perm uses the power of heat to recompose the structure of your hair. Where as a regular perm, also known as a cold perm, uses perming solution. Each roller for a digital perm has electric heat running through it which helps your curls last longer, creating big beautiful curls like you'd get with a curling iron.

Once you get a digital perm, your morning styling's a breeze. Just twist your hair with your fingers as you blow dry and you're done.

Of course, treating your hair after any perm is going to be super important. Make sure you consult your hairstylist for the right type of products to use after your perm.