Toni & Guy Classic Haircuts

I just took a webinar from Toni and Guy about classic haircuts and I learned soooo much! The webinar gave me some tips on how to cut three classic styles that will look great on anyone.

The first is called Forward Graduation.

Facial tapering is perfect for adding a new, fresh appearance to long, one-length hair. Adding graduated layers around the face can give your hair the pick-me-up you've been craving without a dramatic change.

The second is Round Layers.

This cute, short cut is so fun! It's loaded with soft, shaggy movement and tons of texture to play with. The perfect length for maintaining an edgy but glamorous style.

Last is the Classic Undercut.

This cut is perfect for those of you with lots of hair! It's shorter on the underneath, to give you more movement and weight distribution through the top. This haircut looks great styled forward or back and is very versatile.

So if you're looking for a personalized, classic haircut that is super stylish, call to make an appointment today with me at Elevate Salon (208) 354-0275.

Styling Starts in the Shower

Do you ever wonder why it is you can't get the right bounce to your curls, smooth your frizz to a perfectly straight texture or create awesome waves? Maybe your color fades drastically within the first three weeks. Your problem, without a doubt, is the shampoo and conditioner you're using. The ingredients in many store-brand shampoos and conditioners can dry your hair out by stripping it of the natural oils and lead to buildup on the strands. Using professional grade products will help keep your hair healthy, soft, strong and under control.

To get your best styled hair and great color protection (especially with reds), you need to use professional products from start to finish. Redken, TIGI, CHI, Sexyhair and Paul Mitchell all have wonderful options for color treated, blonde, straight, curly and damaged hair. If you style your hair differently every day, it might be worth it to invest in one set for curly hair and one set for straight hair. The ingredients in these products help you style your hair in the texture that you want.

Even men should use a professional shampoo and conditioner. Redken, CHI, and Bed Head all have lines of products that are formulated especially for men! Some of the options include two-in-one conditioning shampoo, formulas for fine or thinning hair, formulas for color treated hair, daily care and sensational mint shampoo and conditioner. Most lines also have the styling products you love to match!

So next time you're having a bad hair day, spend the extra three dollars and go to your nearest salon to buy some professional shampoo and conditioner. You won't regret it!

*Bring in your generic brand shampoo and conditioner to trade and save $2 on select Redken shampoos and conditioners that I offer at Elevate Salon!*

Sustainable Beauty Day

Today was Sustainable Beauty Day! Participating salons and cosmetologists [ myself included ] offered cut and styling services for a minimum $15 donation. 100% of this donation will benefit impoverished communities in Africa through the planting of fruit trees. For more information, visit the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.

Welcome to my Beauty Blog!

Finally, a spot where I can share all of my hair and nail tips, tricks and secrets with my most loyal clients! I will update you on the latest trends in hairstyles, cuts, color, texture, products and more! "Follow" me on Twitter [ @BeautyByCarissa ] or "like" my page on Facebook [ BeautyByCarissa ]for even more hot tips and maybe even a reward or two! Interact with me online often in order to receive the best deals I have to offer.

The paperwork is done and I am officially part of the Elevate Salon team! To my faithful Halo Salon clients, if you follow me to Driggs, you will receive 10% off every service, every time you come see me! I still offer haircuts, styles, color, chemical texture, facial waxing and natural manicures and pedicures for men, women and children, always at an affordable price. Unfortunately, I am no longer able to provide artificial nail or facial services. I'm sure you will all be as excited as I am to experience this new environment! You can still reach me via cell phone [ 208.709.0175 ] and now you can call the salon to make an appointment too [ 208.354.0275 ]. Elevate is a full service salon and is located at 275 East Little Avenue in Driggs [ above Magpie Beads ]. I officially start work there in July, 2011; hope to see you there!