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Never learned how to use hairspray? You’re not alone!

May 21st, 2012

With prom and wedding season upon us here at Pinup, I wanted to talk a little about our Pravana Super Shape Hairspray!

If you are anything like I used to be, the idea of using hairspray day to day sounds ridiculous. My past experiences with hairspray always ended up in helmet hair, so the idea that you could still have soft flexible styles with the use of hairspray sounded foreign to me!

The keys to success with hairspray are the distance of the spray bottle from your head, the sweeping motion with which you apply, as well as using a quality product (AquaNet will always hold a special place in our hearts, but flexible it is not!). If you want to achieve those sexy, soft, big barrel curls you see on those girls from The Hills, or the Kardashian sisters, but find your hair falling flat shortly after you style it, the trick to holding your style all day could be a light spray before your curl. Before curling, lightly spray each section in a sweeping motion from scalp to ends. Make sure to hold the spray 8-10 inches away from your hair strand, and brush smooth with a soft bristle brush before curling. The spray will be light on the hair, and brushing it smooth before curling will leave your hair soft and flexible, making it seem that there is no hairspray in your hair, but still providing excellent hold. We love the Pravana Super Shape because it holds all day/night long, without getting overly sticky or flaky. If you’re like me and shampoo only every couple days, it’s also great because you can use it on second day hair without feeling like you’re getting too much build up or dryness.

For more edgy styles I also love using a light hairspray to achieve a more textured look. I have a client with a mullet-style haircut and to achieve more definition and movement in it, I will hold the hair up and lightly spray underneath to put more volume in the hair but it will also give the ends a more piecey edgy look to them. Generally I do this right after I finish her blow dry, as a final set to her style.

Overall Pravana Super Shape Hairspray is a fine mist, flexible hairspray that can be layered for a heavier hold. Come in and ask your stylist to demo it for your and see how it can work for your hair!

Tags: big sexy hair, Curly Hair, dry styling, hair styling, hairspray, pinup hair, Pravana, prom styling, thermal curls, volume
Posted in Blowout Styling, Bridal Hair, Dry Styling, Hairspray, Products, Styling, Styling Tips |

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!

-Madison

Tags: Anti-frizz treatment, Brazilian blowout, Curl reduction, ethnic hair, formaldehyde free, Frizz-free, frizzy hair, hair relaxers, Pravana, Pravana Perfection, Shiny hair, Smooth hair, Smoothing, Straight hair
Posted in Blowout Styling, Brazilian Blowout, Frizz Control, Hair Care, Pravana Perfection, Save Time/Money, Smoothing Shampoo, Smoothing Treatments, Styling, Uncategorized |

Mollies Wants You To Try Her Styling Tricks At Home!

August 22nd, 2011

Do you have long hair and some serious hair envy of celebrities with their long cascading curls? Well you can look that fabulous day-to-day as well! Here are the essential tools you will need:

* Round Brush. The size of the round brush will differ with your preference. If you have hair shoulder length or longer and want large soft curls I suggest getting a brush about 1 ½ inches in diameter. The bigger the brush the less rotations the curl will have and you’ll get a larger softer curl or wave. In the salon and at home I use a Ceramic Ionic round brush. What that means is that as I’m using my hairdryer with my brush, the core of the brush will heat up while the nylon bristles grab the hair to smooth it around the warm core, working similar to a curling iron but smoothing and brushing the hair at the same time. The brushes I use are by Olivia Garden and can be picked up at your local beauty supply!

* Hairdryer. Easy enough! If you have a hairdryer with a concentrator (that little triangular nozzle that goes on the end) even better. The concentrator will help blow the air in one direction for more control and smoothness vs. not having a nozzle on your hairdryer and the air coming out of a bigger area, which could create some unwanted frizz.

So those are your main styling tools, but products are what will really help things stay in place while styling. If you have hair that needs a little volume I suggest LOMA Pearatin Maximum Volumizing Solution. I really love this product in that it delivers the extra volume without making your hair feel sticky or tacky. While your hair is still damp (towel dried) use a quarter size amount of the solution and after emulsifying in your hands, distribute the product primarily on the root area of your hair, as this is where getting lift and volume is the most effective! If your hair is feeling a little on the dry side, or could use a little extra help with frizz, you can put a nickel-sized amount of the LOMA Pearatin Nourishing Oil from mid-strand to ends.

Now you can use a flat paddle brush to dry your hair about 80%, lifting the hair at the root while drying to gain volume (you can also dry your hair upside down without a brush if you prefer!). When the hair is about 80% dry, you can part your hair into three sections, from the top of the ear down, the middle, and from the round of the head up (you can make smaller sections if you have thicker hair!). Starting from the bottom section, take a smaller parting about as wide as your brush, and wrap the hair around the brush curling the hair away from the face, and rolling the brush as you dry. With your hairdryer try to aim the air to go down the brush with the hair vs. directly into the brush, this will be more gentle on your hair and help eliminate frizz. After that section is dry I like to let the piece just hang in place but in a curl. You can do this by twirling the brush as you let the hair out, though if you’re afraid of getting your hair stuck in the brush you can just let the hair out, and reform a curl with your fingers. Another way to let the curls cool is by rolling them into a large curl and pinning it close to the scalp. This will be more effective if your hair doesn’t hold a curl quite as easily.

Another option for those who have trouble wielding the brush and hairdryer together is a set of hot rollers or a large barrel curling iron. With the hot rollers you will follow all the same steps as the round brush but dry your hair 100% with your paddle brush first. Try to blowout your hair as smooth as you can before using the rollers as they won’t smooth your hair as much as the round brush. Size is important with the hot rollers, like with the brush if you get bigger rollers you’ll get a softer curl. With the hot rollers you can put your hair into three sections, taking smaller partings the width of your roller. If you want a little extra hold you can lightly spray each section with hairspray (I like the Pravana spray), and brush through before wrapping the hair. Wrap the hair away from the face vertically on the roller (they’ll become horizontal on the top of the head). Most hot rollers will have one roller with a circle in the center that changes color letting you know when it’s hot and when it’s cooled down and you can let your hair down.

If you prefer a curling iron over a brush or hot rollers, then I suggest following the same steps to dry the hair as the hot rollers and using a hairspray before you curl each section. With the curling iron you will curl vertically and away from the face as with the hot rollers, and then just let each curl hang loosely to cool.

After you’ve got your hair set using either a round brush, hot rollers, or a curling iron you can now either lightly shake up the curls with your fingers, or brush them smooth and reform the curls with your fingers. My favorite products to smooth out the final look is either a light spray of the Tri brite lites shine spray on the hair, or using some more of the LOMA Pearatin Nourishing Oil through the ends to soften and ensure no frizz.

And there you have it! Three different ways to achieve a soft and shiny and volumous blowout style!
If you’re more of a hands-on learner, come see any of us at Pinup and we can demo for you in person.

Tags: Blowout styling, hair styling, Hair styling lessons, hair volumizer, hot rollers, Smooth hair
Posted in Blowout Styling, Dry Styling, Products, Save Time/Money, Styling, Styling Tips, Uncategorized |

Get the Long, Full, Luxurious Hair You’ve Always Wanted!

August 15th, 2011

Pinup Salon is thrilled to have added keratin bonded hair extensions to our already robust menu of services. We are even more thrilled to have on our team the talented and experienced Lindsey Brown, who is a certified specialist for both Hair Dreams and Great Lengths brand extensions, the highest quality hair available on the market today. Come see Lindsey for a free consultation to discuss how she can help you get the hair you’ve always wanted!

Hair extensions are a great way to change your style, increase volume, and lengthen your look. We specialize in 100% natural human hair extensions by Great Lengths and Hair Dreams, both offering hair that is virtually indistinguishable from your natural hair. In only a few hours, we can make your hair’s length, volume and almost any desired hair style possible. During your consultation we will find an exact match to your natural hair, or if you always wanted that perfect blonde, or rockin’ red, we can also provide precise color matching to our color line so that you can know that your hair will look flawless from roots to ends. Extensions can also be a great way to add some natural looking highlights to your hair, without the fear of chemical damage. Men and women who have ultra fine or even thinning hair will also find our bonding method to be the most invisible option for filling in any frustratingly flat or thinning areas.

How Do Our Hair Extensions Work?

Your selected and perfectly color matched hair extensions are delivered to us in very fine strands. These strands
have a connection tip, also called a “bond”, at the top. This keratin bond gently connects the extension strands to your own hair close to the root. The bonds are warmed up and thus softened, at which point they are closed around your own and the new hair.
This process is repeated strand by strand, until the hairstyle of your dreams is perfect.

Will Extensions Damage My Hair?

Our extensions by Great Lengths and Hair Dreams use an all natural keratin bond, which is the same protein that our hair is made of. We do not utilize waxes or glues, which can damage and break off the natural hair to which you have bonded your extensions. Using the keratin bonding method, your extensions will last longer and the bond won’t damage your hair in any way, presuming you have them put in properly and removed properly, but a professional expert. The keratin bonds are also matched to the color of hair you’ve selected, so you will have the most flawless look, and be using the healthiest method of bonding for your hair.

How Much Maintenance Is Required Once I Have My Extensions?

Most clients will find it most economical to schedule maintenance of their extensions about every 7-8 weeks. This way you can keep your hair looking consistently flawless, while not having your entire head of extensions taken out and replaced all at one time. Your stylist will go through each individual bonded extension to see which ones are in need of replacement, and will gently, without damaging your hair, remove the old extension and replace it with a fresh one. They will do this row by row until all extensions have been examined and replaced as needed. Typically about 25% of the extensions will be rotated out during each maintenance appointment, so roughly after about 6-8 months you’ll have received all new extensions throughout your entire head.

Ok, So How Much?

Because our extensions are the highest quality hair available on the market, the cost of the hair itself ranges from $50-110 per bundle and most clients will require 1-3, sometimes up to 4 bundles of hair, depending upon their own hair’s density, as well as their personal goals for how much fullness and length they wish to add. We do not markup the cost of the hair, so what we pay is what you get charged.

For our time putting the extensions in, instead of charging by the hour like most salons do, we charge a flat rate of $250 per bundle of hair. This way, you can sit back and enjoy your service, rather than watching the clock tick and hearing the cash register ringing in your ear with every minute that passes. When you see us for your free consultation, Lindsey will outline exactly what she recommends for your hair, based on your personal goals (whether it be length, fullness, highlights, etc.), and before even booking your appointment with us, will let you know exactly what your extensions will cost, so that there is no confusion about what you’ll be receiving, and at what rate. We do require a non-refundable deposit for the purchase of your hair, and also have a 48 hour cancellation policy for all extensions appointments, since some appointments a=can take as long as 6-8 hours.

Great! Where Do I Sign Up!?

Lindsey is available for free 30 minute consultations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at our West Seattle location. You need only call us at 206.932.5077 or email bookme@pinupsalon.biz to schedule a time to see her. If you’re new to our salon, mention this blog and receive 20% off any cut and color services with Lindsey as well!

Here are just a few great success stories, from the Hair Dreams website. www.hairdreams.com

Inge suffered from serious hair loss. Her biggest dream
was to have full, thick and strong her again. This dream
has come true with the Hairdreams MicroLines System.
No more thin hair, no more visible scalp, no more perms
and time-consuming teasing of the hair. Inge has full,
strong and healthy hair again. She can style her hair as
she likes: straight one day and curly the next…
Quote: “I haven’t been this happy and full of life in a long
time. I feel attractive and much younger!”

Zuzana has very fine hair, and her ends are damaged from
chemical treatments and frequent heat-styling with blow-dryer
and flat iron. Her thin and damaged lengths and ends have been
thickened with with Hairdreams strands. The Hairdreams HighLines
was added on top of her head, giving her luscious volume and gorgeous,
healthy and shiny hair.

Tanja’s shoulder length hair became dazzling extra-long tresses
with Hairdreams 45 cm strands.

Beautiful hair extensions are also possible with shorter lengths;
for example by using 30cm hair, which will reach about 10cm over
the shoulders.

Tags: Fine Hair, Great Lengths, Hair Dreams, hair extensions, Hairdreams, keratin bonded extensions, lengthening hair, long hair, thinning hair
Posted in Bridal Hair, Great Lengths, Hair Dreams, Hair Extensions, Keratin Bonded Extensions, Styling, Thinning Hair, Uncategorized, West Seattle Salon |

Wedding Season In Full Effect

March 20th, 2011

Pinup Salon - Bridal Updo

Wow, you wouldn’t know it from the fact that we only JUST started to see the sunshine this past week, but the summer wedding season is already in the height of its planning stages. Brides are getting prepared for the biggest days of their lives; hiring caterers, booking venues, securing photographers and mailing out save the date cards.

One of the most stressful thoughts for many brides about the big day is figuring out how to accessorize that beautiful, perfect gown. No, we’re not talking about jewelry or lingerie (though, that’s pretty important too!) – we’re talking about the most important accessory of all…the bride! This is where Pinup Salon comes to the rescue. We are experts in the areas of bridal styling, both because we have a team of experienced and dedicated hair and makeup artists, but also because we provide you with the MOST stress free experience you can hope for on your day of days.

Pinup Salon loves coming to brides at hotels, wedding venues or even private homes to provide hair and makeup services, because we believe that your day should be all about you, and who wants to drive all over town as if it’s errand day on the day of their wedding? Sit back, relax and let us have the honor of caring for you and your bridal party in a totally stress-free environment. We provide you with 100% assurance that we will show up, on time, make you as breathtaking as you ever imagined, and will complete the process within the time frame we agreed upon, without exception. There is no need to worry about how you will manage to look your best on your wedding day, because we will be there to make sure you do, with absolutely NO stress or worry attached. That’s our promise to you.

For more information on our bridal styling services, or to receive an estimate for your event, please email jen@pinupsalon.biz with the details of your wedding date, time line, styling location and size of your party. There is no obligation to book with us if you don’t feel we will meet your needs, but we would love the opportunity to be considered as a partner in making your day as perfect as every bride deserves her day to be.

Happy Weddings! ♥

Tags: Bridal Hair and Makeup, On-Site Wedding Styling, Seattle Bridal Styling, Weddings
Posted in Bridal Hair, Bridal Makeup, On-Site Wedding Styling, Styling, Wedding Hair Styles, Weddings |

$30 for 30 Minutes Dry Styling

December 12th, 2010

Now that you have invested in a some dust it for the holiday season, it is only fair that we show you some ways to make sure that your dust it sees some action! There are plenty of lovely looks for each and everyone this holiday season – each eloquent and dazzling in their own right. And with our darling deal of December – $30 for 30 minutes of styling – we can surely help you out with making your holiday updo dreams come to fruition; that is, as long as you supply the freshly washed hair.

The first classic holiday updo is the Chignon and the signature bun – a wonderfully slimming style for rounder faces, especially when coupled with a little extra volume at the crown, which we can do with the help of some Dust It! The classic bun can even be given a little extra pizzaz by braiding the hair.

The classic french twist is another lovely way to go, and darn versatile, too. It can flatter all face types as the volume is adjustable. The look is classic, but can be freshened up with your own little additions of decorations or flowers – how about a small poinsettia for a holiday party? – or with volume variations.

Loose waves are always a great option for a classy and easy holiday style. Equally as versatile as the french twist, loose waves can complement any face shape and always maintain a timeless appeal.

Spiral curls are also a lovely way to have beautifully stunning hair for your holiday gathering. Timeless, classy and gorgeous – a few spirals can go a long way and make your hair the talk of the party.

Each of these looks can be made your own with a little work, and each can be complementing for your face type. But no worries, we can make sure you have some lovely holiday hair that will make your fellow guests jealous. Just give us a call. After all – $30 for 30 minutes of styling is a darn good deal.

Posted in Specials, Styling |

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!

Tags: back combing, dry shampoo, hair volumizer, Schwarzkopf
Posted in Hair Care, Products, Styling |

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!

Tags: Beach wave, Curly Hair, Perms, Pravana, Wavy Hair
Posted in Hair Care, Products, Styling |

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

Tags: Hair styling lessons
Posted in Hair Care, Styling |

Guys – think your hairstyle doesn’t matter? Think again!

June 30th, 2009

We see a lot of men in the salon, some who come like clockwork and others we barely recognize between cuts. One thing is for sure, whether you acknowledge it or not…the one thing that someone notices about you EVERYday is your hair grooming practices. People have different opinions about how guys should groom, but some form of it (grooming, that is) is generally celebrated.

There are many advantages to being a man, but accessorizing is NOT one of them. In terms of fashions, men have a lot fewer ways to create their “identity” than women do. However, you do have your hair to work with at the very least, so, find a stylist that gets who you are and what you’re about. Work with her/him to choose a haircut that suits your work, your personal life, and your commitment to styling. Get that image you want to keep and then maintain it. For men, we recommend trims every 3-8 weeks. Any longer than 8 weeks and let’s face it – you’re growing a neck beard…and no one wants that!

We love taking care of the guys in our cute little Seattle salon – we hope you’ll drop in a pay us a visit. We can help you find a look that’s you, but even better!

June 30, 2009

We love taking care of the guys in our cute little Seattle salon – we hope you’ll drop in a pay us a visit. We can help you find a look that’s you, but even better!

Posted in Men's Hair, Styling |

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