Tips
May 17, 2012
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Tips
May 14, 2012
As San Francisco’s Ultimate Beauty Destination, Beauty Company loves it when our clients spend an entire day pampering with us! For clients coming in for all day appointments (hair, nails, waxing, tanning and shopping of course!) we often get questions on the best sequence to do services. Read on for Beauty Company’s perfect beautifying day:
Wax first. You always want to want to wax before any spray tanning, otherwise the tan will come right off with your hair as you’re waxed! However, with bed tanning, we recommend waiting 24 hours between appointments. The UV lights are harsh on sensitized skin, so let your skin chill before getting into a bed.
Nails next. You don’t want to be hopping on a waxing table with wet nails. If you’re spray tanning also, make sure to let your nails dry completely. Let our front desk know, and we’ll inform the technician not to apply lotion after your feet soak (that can act as a barrier to the spray tan solution). You will still get a scrub and massage, don’t worry!
Hair following. Make your way over to Salon. If you’re having a shampoo (either with a haircut or a blowout) you don’t want to risk getting your neck wet after a spray tan. Relax and let your nails continue to dry as our talented stylists perfect your look. Our spray tan artists will gently cover your hair and ensure a single hair doesn’t fall out of place!
Spray Tan finish: Once you’re perfectly smoothed, plucked, painted, polished and coiffed, it’s time to hop upstairs to the Bronze Alley! Enjoy a perfect spray tan with our trained artists. Make sure to wear dark, loose-fitting clothing so you’re comfortable after you’re done.
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Hair
May 01, 2012
Are you a curly-haired guy or gal desperate for someone to truly understand your locks? Beauty Company knows that no two curls are the same, and we’re proud to have a DevaCurl specialist in-house. Our talented stylist LeeAnne (who has quite the curls herself) has been expertly trained to cut the curliest of hair. Book a DevaCut with her – this takes about 30 minutes longer than a traditional haircut, and is $60. LeeAnne will analyze your hair dry, make some snips, shampoo you with Deva’s No Poo, make additional corrections while your hair is wet, place you under the hooded dryer, and finish with your hair dry again. This is not a specific haircut, but rather a technique (curls are cut at an angle to not disrupt patters, each curl is cut individually, etc) and is designed to manage difficult curls. DevaCut makes a world of difference to someone who has never had a great curly cut before! Book your DevaCut with LeeAnne today, she can’t wait to meet you!
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Hair
Apr 23, 2012
Perfecting a blowout is tough. Need guidance? Follow one simple rule – the bigger the barrel, the straighter the hair. Seems easy, right? Read on for more expert opinions.
Boar bristle is well-known for a reason. It’s soft texture is gentle on hair and won’t tug locks. It also helps natural oils distribute evenly from scalp to ends.
Nylon bristle wick water quickly and produce a rapid blowout. Choose a ceramic center (heats up quickly) for the ultimate time saver.
Try combination boar and nylon for the perfect brush. The gentle effect is easy on locks while the nylon encourages hair to dry quickly.
Size matters. Use a small barrel round brush to give soft wavy curl. Use large barrels to smooth long or unruly hair into sleek locks. Repeat after me, The bigger the barrel, the straighter the hair!
Anxious to try your own? Beauty Company has a fabulous selection of round brushes. Our stand out favorites are Spornette (absolutely something for everyone!), Monroe (nice and descriptive on each label, you simply can’t pick the wrong one) and di Prima (European-style boar bristle). Ask our expert team for help choosing the perfect brush, they love to make recommendations!
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Hair
Apr 19, 2012
We are thrilled to be having Bumble&Bumble Northeast educator Corinna coming to Beauty Company in early May to teach a design (cutting) class for our stylists! Corinna is immensely talented and her bubbly energy is infectious (in a great way)! Read an interview with Corinna (below) to learn more about the fabulous skills she’ll be teaching our team.
Corinna
Bumble.Educator
Career History
I was always a hairdresser, before I knew what I wanted to be. I used to do makeovers on my friends and take before and afters. I wouldn’t just change their hair – their makeup and clothes would change, too. I loved it. I trained at Vidal Sassoon for about a year (super intense!) I moved to another salon and became their Network Educator and discovered Bumble & Bumble’s different approach to cutting. I was hooked and decided to immerse myself in it by moving to New York to work for the company. I have grown so much and am still learning every day. Now, I am a Bumble. Educator for the Northwest and am happy to back hope representing New York City.
What is your craziest story from working backstage?
Watching Liza Minelli perform New York, New York on a runway. I couldn’t believe my eyes!
Where do you find your inspiration?
Walking around just people watching. I am good at it, I don’t miss a thing!
What gave you the desire to become a hairdresser?
A woman named Colette. I was referred to her by someone who had cool hair. I called to book an appointment and she didn’t have an opening for two months so I waited. She was full of life and had such great energy. She said that doing hair was play and going home was work. she traveled sometimes for three months at a time and always came back to a full book. I told her maybe I’d do hair while I go to school to do something else and she said, “No! Just do hair. Go for it!” I left her salon, called some beauty schools and started later the next week.
What is your favorite era in hairdressing and why?
The ’40s, late ’60s and late ’70s- because the hair was super sexy.
What attracted you to Bumble & Bumble?
It made sense. Also, the people were super down to earth and humble.
What is your favorite bad hair moment?
My freshman year hair. I only did the front – the back didn’t matter, apparently.
What has been the greatest moment of your career?
Teach my first Bumble.LIVE class on my own.
What aspect of hairdressing do you most enjoy?
Making someone look better and feel better.
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Hair
Apr 12, 2012
Beauty Company is proud to support Locks of Love, and we love changing up a client’s look AND supporting a fabulous organization at the same time! Check out this beautiful haircut our talented stylist LeeAnne just completed! The client absolutely loves her modern bob, and we’re all thrilled with the great hair donation she just made to Locks of Love! Click here for a list of their requirements. If you have your hair cut with us for Locks of Love, we will take it off your hands (and your head!) and send it directly to the organization.
Shake up your look and help someone else, all at the same time!
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Tips
Apr 03, 2012
Looking for a way to maintain your beauty routine when in between salon treatments? Beauty Company offers great options to keep you looking perfect when you’re on the go!
Pre-waxed Strips A mess-free way to stay bare, these handy strips come in a variety of sizes (small strips for face, larger strips for body). Use them on lip, leg, bikini line or anywhere you need a quick wax! Simply warm the strip up by rubbing it between your palms, pull the two sides of it apart and voila! Instant wax. Lay the strip in direction of hair growth, and remove opposite direction of hair growth. Complete instructions inside. These are great for travel! $4.95-$10.95
Orly Top2Bottom This two-in-one super nail product provides a strong basecoat and shiny topcoat, all in one bottle! Simply use before and after applying polish. Perfect for polish changes on the fly (we recommend one polish change in between every manicure for optimal nail and cuticle health). Orly now comes in mini-sizes, which is perfect for trying a new product.Try doing your own polish changes at home, but make sure to stock up on all the new colors from Butter London, Essie and OPI. Beauty Company gets all the newest shades first! $3.95-7.95
Comodynes sunless tanning wipes are a great alternative to harsh UV rays, plus they are self-contained and perfect to toss in a bag on your way to the beach. We recommend two wipes for your body (one wipe generally covers both legs, the other can get the rest of your body). $2.95
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Hair
Mar 26, 2012
Dry, flaky scalp and hair problems can be miserable. While the cause can be skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, oftentimes smaller issues such as climate change, stress, hormones, diet, low-quality shampoos, hard water and many other factors can affect your scalp. Beauty Company is now offering the Ultimate Scalp treatment to relieve a dry, flaky scalp. While this treatment will not work to solve serious skin conditions, it will provide relieve to those who tend to itch. This treatment rids the scalp of dry skin and allows natural oils to spread through the hair. It hydrates and softened dry, damaged and distressed tresses. Read on to learn more about the treatment and visit our website to book your appointment today!
This treatment begins with a scientific brushing to stimulate and exfoliate the scalp. Intensive skin and hair oil is heated then applied to repair and moisturize the scalp. The hair is then cleansed with a gentle cream followed by a deep conditioning treatment. A light leave-in oil is applied, and a blow dry finishes the look.
This treatment incorporates many products, including Enjoy Haircare, Bumble & Bumble, DevaCurl, Redken and Bamboo by Alterna. Each treatment takes 1 hour to complete and should be done every 4-6 weeks for optimal results.
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Tanning
Feb 10, 2012
New to sunless tanning? Already a seasoned expert? Fall somewhere in between?
Fear not, as Beauty Company is here to explain all the ins-and-out of spray tanning to you. At Beauty Company we exclusively do a customized, one-on-one application for each client. Our extensively trained experts walk you through your whole service (ranging from 15-30 minutes) to ensure you’re comfortable the entire time. Read below for more information.
Before your service:
Come with your skin showered, shaved & exfoliated. It is recommended to shave and exfoliate between 48-24 hours ahead of time, NOT the day of (your skin will be more supsebtible to irritation).
Day of your service:
Use no lotions, moisturizers deodarants or makeup (if you were wearing these earlier in the day, just remove them before you spray tan). Any topical solutions can act as a barrier between your skin and the solution. You want your skin as clean, dry and natural as possible.
Wear dark, loose-fitting clothing (you will be more comfortable when you leave) and flip flops – you do not want to put your feet in regular shoes right away (this could streak your feet!).
During your service:
Your spray tan artist is an experienced professional. It’s normal to feel shy, but our expertly-trained ladies will put you to ease in no time! First you will undress. Some people prefer to go nude, while most wear disposable G-string panties (available complimentary at Beauty Company). Some people wear a bikini bottom. Please do whatever your comfortable with, but remember the tan line will be dramatic – you may not want a completely pale derrière!
Next you will place a plastic cap over your hair and step into the tent. The artist will direct you (when to turn to the side, the back, how to move your arms, etc). The solution dries quickly and has a lovely smell, and you will be completed with the actual spray in roughly 10 minutes or less. The spray tan artist will gently guide you through the positions, so there is no room for error. Please don’t touch anywhere on yourself – you may streak your tan. Let the artist guide you as directed.
After the spray is done, the artist will leave the room so you can redress. Take your time and come downstairs to checkout when your ready.
After your service:
Wait to shower for at least 6 hours. You will begin seeing color, but it develops over time so let it soak in as long as possible. You will rinse some of the bronzer off in your first shower after your spray tan, but lasting color will remain for 5-7 days.
Keep in mind the more you shower, exfoliate, exercise, sweat, swim, etc. will all affect the life of your tan. Gently exfoliate (with a loofah or washcloth) in the shower to keep your tan nice and even. If any areas begin to fade quicker than others, exfoliate the darker areas until everything matches.
Most of all, enjoy your beautiful glow! Maintain as often as desired.
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Hair
Jan 10, 2012
Sulfate-free shampoos are all the rage these days. So what’s the deal?
Sulfates are the cleansing agents found in many cleansing products – including shampoos. Sulfates work as a lathering agent, sudsing up your locks in the shower.
The cold hard facts: your hair does NOT need to lather in order to clean your hair. While using a low-lather or no-lather shampoo will feel different, use a regular amount of shampoo with each wash and your hair will end up just as clean.
Keep in mind, there are “good” sulfates as well – high quality sulfates are not stripping of hair color. Brands such as Bumble & Bumble stand behind their sulfates (though they recently came out with a sulfate-free shampoo as well). Read on for some of Beauty Company’s favorites.
Alterna Every shampoo they make is free of sulfates, sodium chloride, parabens, and a slew of other “not so great” ingredients. One of the truly eco-sustainable lines on the market.
BioMega All three shampoos (Volume, Moisture & Silk) that this line makes are free of harsh sulfates & sodium chloride, making them ideal for those with keratin straightening treatments
Terax This luxury Italian line produces five shampoos, all of which are sulfate free (and just one condition – Crema – that makes every hair type swoon!)
Pureology Pioneers of sulfate-free style with their “anti-fade” technology, Pureology shampoos have always been free of sulfates
DevaCurl Perfect for curly locks (which tend to be dry) this their low-lathering Low Poo and zero-lathering No Poo contain zip in terms of harsh cleansers.
Enjoy Formulated to be PH-balanced, Enjoy never uses sulfates in their shampoos
*All of the above mentioned lines never use sulfates. However, other brands are selectively getting on the bandwagon. Such as…
Paul Mitchell The new Awaphui line has straightening keratin (and smells deliciously like wild ginger)
Bumble & Bumble The new Straight shampoo (meant to correspond with their new Straight salon treatment) is free of sulfates (and makes your hair stick straight when used together!)
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