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Pravana Perfection Smoothout – The Frizz Solution

September 2nd, 2011

Being a hairstylist opens a lot of doors that would normally be locked to most, but battling frizz is a door I’ve never been able to keep unlocked for long. When I say long, what I mean is until the moment my hair gets wet, whether it be from showering or from the daily drizzle we know here in Seattle as rain! You can imagine my ongoing frustration, especially if you dislike your frizz as much as I dislike mine.

I have two words for you…Pravana Perfection.

PP, as I lovingly call it, completely gets rid of my frizz and reduces my tight ethnic curls to the beautiful looser curls I’ve always wanted. Now, understand, I have been straightening my hair for as long as I’ve been able to hold a blow dryer, and I still love wearing it straightened sometimes. However, I want the option to wear my natural curl as well, without looking like a total frizz ball, and what PP offers me is the ability to do just that! It won’t leave your hair stick straight or lifeless. It just smooths the surface hairs that can be more unruly and whatever your starting texture is (ultra-curly like me, or slightly wavy), it will reduce slightly to make the hair shinier, more manageable, and faster to dry and style. The other amazing (and maybe my favorite) thing about Pravana Perfection is the fact that there are no harsh chemicals and truly, sincerely (I promise!) NO formaldehyde in the product, nor is any emitted during or after the application process. Instead of breaking your hair down with chemicals, PP uses amino acids to smooth out the “S” pattern in the hair, by slightly stretching the hair’s natural bonds, rather than breaking them entirely (think traditional relaxers and Japanese straighteners). What I love about the treatment is how versatile it is and how many different hair types it’s good for. Over-processed hair suddenly looks shiny and healthy. Curly hair is still curly, but loses its poof factor! Blow drying time is cut in half, and minimal flat ironing is required if you still want totally straight hair. Many of my clients can give up the flat iron all together, and get the sleek look with just a blow dryer and a paddle brush. If your hair is really curly like mine, this treatment will give you the looser waves you’ve always dreamed of.

Now the big question…How much does this miracle treatment cost???
The Perfection service runs $250 which my seem steep, especially in this economy, but the treatment last anywhere from 2-4 months depending on hair growth and home maintenance. If your going to spend your hard earned money on such an amazing treatment…I beg you please spend that little bit of extra money to take care of your hair at home! Pravana makes a uniquely formulated smoothing shampoo and conditioner designed to help prolong the life of your treatment as long as possible, and the shampoo/conditioner combo retails for only $40.

The one common misconception clients have about Perfection is that it straightens the hair. It WILL NOT, I repeat WILL NOT permanently straighten the hair. What it will do is eliminate frizz, make the hair super shiny, cut your styling time in half, and make you happier with your hair than you maybe have been all your life…at least that’s what it did for me!

If you want the key to unlocking the door to health, happy, frizz-free hair, come to Pinup Salon and we’ll make you a copy! :-D
-Madison

Like Magic Fairy Dust For Your Hair!

December 6th, 2010

It is December, and the smells of cinnamon, pine and baked goods won’t be the only things up in the air – so will your hair. In the season where more evenings will be spent at gatherings than anything else, it is important to be up-do ready. That is where this lovely little product comes in handy; Schwarzkopf’s Dust It will always make your hair prime for gravity defying styles. Dust It is a lightweight, mattifying powder – adding texture and volume to the thickest or thinnest heads of hair. The product lasts all day and can survive even the most treacherous of holiday endeavors. Dust It will give you all the class of a gorgeous updo with a matte finish and no crunchiness. And even when the stress has you, and your hair, down – simply run your fingers back through your hair and you have refreshed volume, ready to look glamorous. Oily hair? No problem. The lightweight powder will help out by absorbing some of that excess oil.

What else could make the product more appealing? The fact that it is our product of the month, making it 25% off until the end of the year! So stop sweating how you’re going to look fabulous at all your holiday soirees (though even if you did break a sweat, Dust It would still stay strong) and come see Dust It in action for yourself.

Visit either of our salon locations to grab your bottle of Dust It before our special promotion (or the product!) runs out! :)


Dry Shampoo Saves the Day

June 12th, 2010

It’s almost time for summer!  Soon enough you’ll be running around town having fun in the sun.  Time will be spent going from the beach, to a barbeque, and maybe out for some evening cocktails. You’ll repeat that routine as much as the sun allows. So, what if you had more time to relax and hang out? What if you didn’t have to spend all that time trying to shampoo and condition during your busy life schedule? We have a perfect solution for you – Dry Shampoo! Pravana’s Volumizing Dry Shampoo eliminates the need for you to shampoo every time your locks get a little greasy and limp.

Some days there’s no way you can skip that shampoo without looking a little greasy.  This amazing new dry shampoo sounds a little crazy but, trust us, you have to try it out! Simply spray Fresh! on your roots and comb through. Your hair will look healthy and shiny with increased volume in just 10 seconds!  Fresh! also eliminates germ-caused odors. So, skip the old rinse and repeat routine, you’ve got better things to do. If you’re looking for more time to spend on all those important other things this summer, give this a try!

Mention this blog and receive 10% off your bottle of Fresh!

Looking for more information on this product, check out the official website. http://pravana.com/v2/vis/products/fresh/


Always wanted the beachy wave hair? Now you can have it without all the fuss!

May 25th, 2010

Spring is upon us, which is quickly to be followed by summer (at least, we hope)! We all love having that fresh from the beach, sexy wave in our hair, and NOW we don’t have to wait for beach weather to get it. Through the end of May, we’re giving our clients the chance to try this brand new service out at a introductory rate of only $65! That’s 35% off!

Pravana, a company who has been revolutionary in their hair texturizing technologies has recently come out with their new Beach Wave product, which is ultra-gentle on the hair, and compatible with previously colored hair. Pravana’s Beach Wave leaves clients with luscious, no muss, no fuss body that can be downplayed by allowing the hair to dry naturally, or amped up with a diffuser or throwing in some quick and easy hot rollers. Forgot the limp, straight hair girls. Curls are back IN and you don’t have to fry your hair out to get them. No poodle perms here! Just fabulous looking and feeling hair that you’ll love ALL summer long, even on the days you can’t make it to the beach!
To book your Beach Wave service, please call either of our Seattle Pinup Salon locations and tell them you’d like to take advantage of our introductory rate, available before May 31st!


Why Fight It? Let us help you!

December 17th, 2009

Did you know one of the benefits of visiting Pinup Salon is FREE styling lessons? With each service, we want you to be able to effectively re-create the look that you left us with. In order to help you do that, we can give you a step-by-step instruction, as we are completing your style in the salon. We will demonstrate the proper use of products, tool placement, and use of air/heat. Often we can even show you how to make things much easier and faster for yourself at home, to limit your time spent styling, and even more so, your frustration. :O

So, if you struggle with self-styling at home, please ask us for a lesson at the start of your appointment so we can plan to walk you through the steps, especially the areas you’re having difficulty with. We want you to feel great about your hair everyday, even on the ones we can be there to help you.

xoxox
The Girls at Pinup


Beach Hair and Summer Repair

July 22nd, 2009

The summer is in full force, and soon your hair will start screaming for help.  You’ve been lying out in the Seattle sun (Yes, it does exist!), swimming in chlorine or salt water, and all that time, probably having so much fun that you’ve neglected your regular hair care routine. By now, your sun-exposed, moisture-thirsty locks are looking for some repair. It’s ok, don’t panic…we’re here to help! Pinup Salon is a huge fan of natural, organic  based hair treatments and LOMA’s Pearatin Fortifying Reparative Serum is one of the most genius products we’ve found to help you restore yourself to shinier and healthier hair. It even protects the hair against UV damage! Just a few drops are enough to repair and hydrate wet or dry hair. You can re-apply as much as desired to help tame frizz, without being overly greasy. Also for fun, try rubbing a bit on your dry skin patches. Hello secret spa treatment! :-O

If you’re lookin’ for that sexy surfer girl hairstyle, without being soaked in salt water, play up your natural waves by adding a bit of spray gel and letting your hair air dry. If you’re natural waves are absent, get that tousled look by curling the ends of your hair and use some styling cream to scrunch in that gorgeous messy style that looks so hot on the beach.

We want you to have fun this summer, but remember that once your hair is overdamaged, it’s hard to bring it back to life, so follow our basic tips for maintaining your hair, including periodic deep conditioning treatments and use of quality, professional products. We want you to look your best so you can feel your best! :)