Hair
Dec 15, 2011
It’s no secret Brazilian Blowout has had much recent controversy. At Beauty Company we always want you to feel informed and comfortable with each service you have (and, of course, to love the results!) Recent testing has determined the most up-to-date data regarding the health of Brazilian Blowout (don’t worry, it passed numerous safety tests). Please click the link below to be taken directly to the information. Love your hair!
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Nails
Dec 08, 2011
The new salon service OPI GelColor has been a perfect new addition at Beauty Company! Staff and clients alike have gone gaga for this revolutionary manicure. The high shine, chip-free color lasts for days on end (see photo below) but has a super easy removal process – it only takes about 10 minutes. Those who have tried Shellac, Axxium, etc. know the brutal removal process of these gel services. Look no further than OPI GelColor! A quick wrap of foil and solution around your finger will lift the GelColor in record time. Another advantage? This service cures under LED light (highly preferable to UV-rays!). Final perk? OPI has released the GelColor in their top 30 shades, meaning even there’s a shade for everyone. Meet you in the mani/pedi lounge….
15 days & no chips!
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Nails
Nov 03, 2011
The long-awaited OPI GelColor has arrived! It’s entirely new gel technology is like nothing we’ve seen from gel-lacquer in the past. The quick-drying formula cures under LED lights (buh bye, UV-rays!) and has a very easy in-salon removal process. All top 30 OPI shades are featured, including: You Don’t Know Jacques!, Lincoln Park After Dark, I’m Not Really A Waitress, Black Onyx, Vodka & Caviar and all your other OPI classics.
Beauty Company has waited on bringing in a gel nail service until we were absolutely positive it was the best. We’re thrilled that iconic nail line OPI delivers with their new GelColor. We will be the first salon in San Francisco to provide this revolutionary service, and we want your feedback! Try it out and let us know what you think.
This service is best on natural nail clients looking for long-lasting color (it will NOT make your nails soft like other gel services). The result is chip-free, high-gloss finish for weeks on end. Please direct any questions or concerns to store manager Anné at anne@beautycompanysf.com. We look forward to seeing you in the mani/pedi lounge!
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Hair
Nov 01, 2011
Thanksgiving dinner, employee holiday parties, New Year’s Eve – it’s times like these we need a personal stylist.
While we can’t help you get your calendar under control, we can teach you quick ways to achieve effortless holiday glamour.
Join us on Tuesday, November 29th from 6pm-8pm for mini How-To tutorials with our talented stylists. Nibble on sushi and sip our signature champagne spritzer while gabbing with our stylists on how to turn your hair & makeup into a holiday marvel. Visit our website homepage at www.beautycompanysf.com and click “make an appointment” in the right-hand corner. Sign up for our online system (if you haven’t already) and select “Holiday Hair” 1-4 as your stylist*. Choose “Event 11/29″ as your service. Click on the 29th on the calendar and select whichever time slot best fits your schedule.
*Please note the order is random and it does not matter which number you select.
Want to learn simple smokey eyes or how to apply false eyelashes? Book a separate spot (not at the same time) with our “Holiday Makeup” 1-2 Stylists and choose “Event 11/29″ as your service. Follow same instructions as above.
The fine print: These sessions are complimentary, so please only use your reserved spot (be respectful of the people behind you). Remember this is meant to be a fun interactive event with our hair stylists and makeup artists – you are more than welcome to book a full appointment with them at a later date! If you reserve a spot and can’t make it, no problem – just give our front desk a call at 415-567-8740. Even if it’s day of the event we appreciate the head’s up. All attendees of the event receive 15% off any retail purchase, so feel free to shop. Ask the stylists which bobby pins and hairspray they used during your consultation! Space is limited; if you can’t reserve a spot please add yourself to our wait list. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact our store manager directly at anne@beautycompanysf.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Hair
Oct 26, 2011
Our ultra-chic stylist Celeste is an ombre and balayage master. This color service is similar to a traditional highlight, but applied slightly differently. Rather than having the highlights focused on your crown (near your face) the lighter strands are woven through the back of your hair. This style is intended for long, wavy hair (if you don’t have natural wave, you should style it in that manner). Celebs like Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore and Hilary Duff have perfected the look. Book a partial highlight with Celeste today and rock this au natural trend!
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Hair
Oct 05, 2011
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Our fabulous lead stylist Allison recently did a client for Locks of Love, a wonderful organization which Beauty Company is proud to be associated with. The client turned out marvelously – she looks hip, modern, stylish and chic! Are you interested in receiving a free haircut to donate to Locks of Love? Our upcoming Halloween costume trunk show with Vampire Disco is offering a free haircut with Katey or LeeAnne at 6 or 7pm during the event.
Please visit their website for information on donation requirements. We are collecting hair the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so get your locks cut with us and we’ll even mail it in for you. We thank you in advance for your support to this phenomenal cause!
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Hair
Oct 03, 2011
GHD stylers are known for being the absolute best in the business. All of our clients who have tried these irons are always insanley impressed. GHDs are superiorly built with high-quality products, and come in limited edition to fit every style and personality. Each iron comes with a heat-resistant bag (perfect for travel) and sectioning clips (a must for professional-looking locks).
Another perk of GHD is it’s dual voltage, meaning it can be used over seas (not man electrical tools have this capacity). In fact, earlier this week we had a client take it to Georgia, Russia – where it worked perfectly! She called us raving about the results and swears never to leave home without it again.
GHDs do much more than flat-iron hair. You can curl, wave, crimp and beyond with a GHD styler. Their official website posts great videos on how to perform all these styling tricks. Watch the video below from GHD’s Youtube channel and see how they create Boho Chic braids (a la new spokesperson Katy Perry) with ease.
Remember Beauty Company always carries the latest edition GHD irons. Newly in-stock is the “Darker Shade of Pink” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Support finding a cure and looking fabulous at the same time with a purchase of the new Pink Orchid GHD Styler.
Watch below and learn how to create Katy Perry’s sexy Boho Chic braided style
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Hair
Sep 26, 2011
Bumble&Bumble Haircare is known for being an innovator in editorial hair. Their unique styling products create fabulously wild hair, from huge & tousled to sleek & shiny and everything in between. The inspiration for Bumble styling could be anything from a tangled, rolling tumbleweed in the Great Basin desert; an outrageous lion’s mane on the African savanna; or stark, choppy sticks of coral off the coast of Australia. No matter what inspires the stylists, the final look is always one of true originality and craftsmanship.
The styling products from Bumble are different then any others you will find in the industry. Try matching Brilliantine (their very first product!) with any other product from a different line. It’s impossible! While every line has their standout, shining star products, Bumble delivers this with each styler they create. And as things become outdated or commonplace, they are removed (then typically replaced) with something even bigger and better.
A key element of Bumble’s products is their ability to be mixed together to create fabulous, unexpected, highly unusual results. These “cocktails” are generally mixtures we wouldn’t come up with on our own, but really work best when used together. See a list of our favorites below, then click here for a more complete list recommended by Bumble. Remember, these cocktails all came about through trial and error – so feel free to create you own! If you have a great success story please share with us – we’d love to hear it. Happy cocktailing!
Fine Hair: Thickening Spray + Surf Spray + Styling Cream
Apply Thickening Spray all over damp hair. Mix a slight bit of Surf Spray and Styling Cream and apply to crown only (where you want the lift). Blowdry with a round brush for big, voluminous hair
Curly Hair: Curl Conscious Defining Cream + Holding Foam + Styling Lotion
Apply Defining Cream to wet hair. Add slight Holding Foam to crown only (careful, it comes out fast!) Lightly layer Styling Lotion all over, flip head and diffuse.
Thick Hair: Leave-In (Rinse Out) Conditioner + Styling Lotion
Apply Leave-In to damp hair, layer Styling Lotion on top. Provides control from frizz and heat protection without adding too much texture. Blow dry straight for a polished, movable look.
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Hair Tanning
Aug 07, 2011
Interested in receiving fabulous haircuts, blowouts or airbrush tanning – all free of charge?
Please complete the questionaires below and email the answers to beautycompanysf@gmail.com. Include the service you are interested in, times you are available and your contact information. One of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks in advance for participating!
*Please note – we schedule our staff’s training and schedules around models. Please be considerate and show up for any scheduled appointments; if you can’t make it, just call and let us know. We appreciate the head’s up!
Haircut Models (men & women)
How long is your hair?
What is your hair texture (straight, wavy, curly, etc)
Is your hair thick or fine?
Do you have any layers?
What styling products do you typically use?
What sort of haircut are you hoping to achieve? (Pixie, long layers, asymetrical, etc)
Blowout Models (women)
How long is your hair?
What is your hair texture (straight, wavy, curly, etc)
Is your hair thick or fine?
Do you have any layers?
What styling products do you typically use?
Air-brush/Spray Tan Models (women)
Have you every sprayed or been air-brushed before? Was it a good experience & result?
Did you have a reaction?
Do you have any allergies or are you on any medications?
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Hair Tips
Jul 08, 2011
Beachy waves are meant to look effortless, but if you’ve tried them before you know they can take a bit more “effort” than most realize! Beach sprays texturize and tousle your hair, providing a straight-off-the-coast messiness (and sexiness). Messy hair is all trial and error; you can’t really “mess up” unless you over-use the product. Start with a little and build up gradually – you can always add more in!
Try adding a texturizing cream or gel on wet hair (or go au natural) and creating two thick braids. Diffuse braids to dry (or sleep with them wet and wake up with them dry) then shake out the braids and spritz with beach spray.
For a glamorous “mess is more” approach (think Jennifer Aniston on the Red Carpet) take dry hair that was washed the day before, amp up with a great dry shampoo (read this blog for our favorites) and loosely curl large sections around a 1 1/2 or larger barrel curling iron. Direct some curls forward and some back. Spray a beach spray lightly over curls and let it fall naturally (the beach spray will not provide as much hold as a hair spray).
Some our favorite beach sprays are listed below. Testers of each are available at Beauty Company, so come in and play with them today! We recommend:
Bumble & Bumble’s Surf Spray -our #1 best-seller!
Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray -provides subtle lift and volume
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Sea Spray -brand new and rapidly becoming a fan favorite
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Beach Spray -UV-protection and color-hold technology
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