Best Haircuts For Women In Canton & South Lyon

Haircuts For Women In Canton and South Lyon

Great Haircuts For Women

What makes a great woman’s haircut? You want to feel your best, and your hair makes up a big part of how you feel about yourself. I think everyone would agree that having great hair stylist is important. It’s also noteworthy to identify the components that go into what the right haircut may be for you. Elements such as your face shape, hair texture, hair density, hair color and lifestyle all come into play when finding a great woman’s haircut.

What’s The Shape Of Things?

We are all looking for balance; balance in our lives, our health, and our nutrition to name a few. A hairstyle that compliments your face shape will achieve balance. When regarding your face shape the idea is to create a visual perception of evenness. The “ideal face shape” or face shape that requires the least amount of effort to achieve equilibrium, is an oval shape.
One example might be, someone having an oblong face shape requiring some volume on the sides to give that visual symmetry. You may want to choose a haircut that will provide this overall effect.

face shapes for women's haircuts

Texture Prevails!

What do we mean when we say hair texture? Is it the amount of curl or straightness what we’re talking about? Could it be how thick each hair strand is in circumference? The answer is yes to both of these! The amount of wave is a key component in determining your hair texture. Wavy, straight, curly and, tight curly hair would all be descriptors of hair texture. Additionally, fine hair would be hair that is smaller in circumference; coarse hair has a larger circumference. Therefore, some ways to describe hair texture could be fine wavy hair, coarse straight hair, medium tight curl hair…you get the idea. Your haircut should work with your hair texture and not against it.

What Is Your Density?

Density refers to how many hair strands in a given area. Thin hair means there would be fewer hair follicles per square inch than normal. Conversely, thick hair would have more hair follicles than normal. What is normal hair density you ask? The average person has 2,200 hairs per square inch. Counting the follicles in a given square inch could be a daunting task, so there tends to be a subjective analysis applied when identifying density. Your hair professional at Ashka Salon can give you an experienced opinion of your density.

Live In Your Dimension!

When considering a haircut it may be important to understand the visual impact of your hair color. There are a few elements at play here; length, layering, the dynamic of positive and negative space with your hair color. Do you have highlights, balayage, or special effects hair color? If so, you may want to contemplate the placement of the weight in your haircut.
There is a dimension created with the placement of color and weight, and as you move your head, this dynamic also moves and changes. As an example of this, let’s say you want lots of fun fashion colors placed throughout your hair. If your air is cut to one length, you will only see the colors that are toward the top, as the hair on top covers the rest. A woman’s haircut with some moderate layering would bring more of that color to the surface.

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Your Lifestyle And Women’s Haircut Trends.

Let’s face it, the number of choices to consider when it comes to women’s haircuts can seem overwhelming. Doing a little research using the components covered in this article evaluating your desired look considering: face shape, texture, dimension color, and density could get you and your hairstylist to that perfect haircut for you much sooner.

Finally, something to ruminate on is your lifestyle. Do you climb mountains or do spend your time in a board room landing that next big account? These are extreme examples of course, but the concept should still remain. You may love a sweeping bang, but find that it gets in your eyes as you are feeding your newborn baby. Picking the right haircut for a woman should be expressive of your personality and align with your career, family, and life choices.
Following trends can give inspiration and it gives us the opportunity to take an idea and make it work for us. Be unique and be yourself!

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Find your Pot of Gold at Ashka Salon- Golden Hair that is!

Golden Hair

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I know I’ve got my eye out for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. One place to get your hands on some “treasure” is at Ashka Salon. For years, all that I ever was asked for was ash tones, or white blonde hair. I finally am seeing the trend pendulum swing back over to a slightly more natural blonde color. Golden hair is being asked for more and more in my chair. In comparison to the more cool tones, golden hair tends to have a little more shine to it. It has a little more depth to it and often appears healthier because your hair doesn’t need to be lightened as much to achieve that color.

There is a difference between Golden Hair and Brassy Hair!

Golden Hair
In this before and after by Guy Tang, you can easily see the difference between brass and warmth.

I believe a lot of people often ask for “cool toned hair” because if they ask for something other than that they are afraid of being “orange”. However there is a HUGE difference between being brassy and having a finished gold hue. When you are lightening hair, it gradually exposes something called Natural Remaining Pigment. This pigment is ALWAYS warm. It often looks very raw, or unfinished, and would definitely fall into the “brassy” category for most. However, when your hair is finished with one of Aveda’s Demi Plus glosses, it refines the warm making it look purposeful.

Golden Hair, Ashka Salon
Golden Hair by Alaina

In my honest opinion, I have been loving adding a little warmth to my blondes because it tends to help add the shine that most blondes are missing. One of the Stylists at Ashka Salon Spa in Canton, Alaina, recently shared with me a golden hair color secret.

I love adding just a pinch of light copper to my warm blondes! It seems to give them just enough warmth, without being overboard!

Alaina, Ashka Salon Spa

Call Ashka Salon+ or Ashka Salon Spa today to book your appointment and your hands on a pot of golden hair!

Until Next Time,
Josie 🙂

12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals

Aveda Holiday Deals

The best type of Christmas is an Aveda Christmas! With the holiday season in full swing, I am constantly wracking my brain on what to get people. With an Aveda salon in your area, it’s easier than ever before to give your loved one the perfect gift. I can’t get enough of Aveda, so I definitely have a holiday wish list. I have a feeling, people in your life would love them too! Keep reading to find out more about some Aveda Holiday Deals we have this season.

Aveda Holiday Deals
Aveda Holiday Deals

Josie’s Aveda Holiday Wish List

Aveda always is a great gift choice in my opinion. However, there are three products in particular that I think would really be stand out gifts.

  1. Hand or Foot Relief – Aveda has the hand and foot lotion game on lock. I love how moisturizing the Hand Relief is without being “greasy”. It soaks into the skin quickly without leaving a film. The Foot Relief is similar in that it is super moisturizing, but it also has a mint aroma that leaves your feet feeling fresh.
  2. Beautifying Radiance Polish – Every person I have gifted this scrub to loves it! My boyfriend’s mom has been obsessed with it ever since and even said she noticed that her other son has taken a liking to it as well. It is super moisturizing which is great for the winter dryness we experience here in Michigan. It makes an everyday shower turn into a spa experience.
  3. Speed of Light – I have been absolutely LOVING this hair product since it’s came out. It helps to speed up the time of your blow dry. It helps to spread apart the hair strands so that the blow dry air flows through better. It also is a detangler and a heat protectant making it a great all in one prep product for all hair types!

12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals

This year we are doing 12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals as our promotion for the season. How it works is every night from the 11th until the 22nd, you will receive and email with a special deal that is only valid for the following business day. They could be product deals, or service deals! Half of the fun is getting the surprise deal at night. So keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss the day to get someone you care for the perfect Aveda gift.

 

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Aveda Hair Products in South Lyon and Canton

Aveda Hair Products

Unfortunately, there is only a select few people in this world who are lucky enough to be able to truly “wash and go” and still have a good hair day. Using good hair product is a game changer when it comes to successfully styling hair. For more than just the ethical reasons, I believe that Aveda Hair Products are the absolute best. Not only are they never tested on animals, they are also made with amazing ingredients to truly nourish your hair.

Aveda Hair Products
Aveda Hair Products

The Importance of Aveda Hair Products

Using hair products can completely change the outcome of your hair in the morning. It makes it possible for your curl to hold a little bit longer, or your volume to stay where you want it. It even saves me from having to wash my hair everyday. (Thank God for dry shampoo!)

My Favorite Aveda Hair Products

My top 3 go to hair styling products from Aveda are:

Speed of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray – this is one of the newest Aveda hair products to come out and I have been obsessed with it since day one. I really can tell how much it speeds up my blow drying time. Also, I love that it is also a heat protectant and a detangler. In my opinion, it’s the best “prep”” product you can get.

Volumizing Tonic – I have thick, long, heavy hair. Many people ask why I would using something for volume, but I love the body that my hair gets when I use this product. My hair typically wants to lay flat to my head, but with the volumizing tonic, I never have to worry about “deflating” throughout my day.

Smooth Infusion Nourishing Creme – When this came out a couple years ago, this product changed my life. I always wanted smoother hair, but all of the smooth infusion products were too heavy for me personally. The Nourishing Creme has just enough power to get the job done, without making my hair feel greasy.

Everyone is going to have a different go to product team. Stop in at either our South Lyon or Canton location to get products recommend for you.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Get Your Complete AVEDA Hair Care System

Aveda Hair Care System

Healthy hair is pretty hair. Simple as that. The best way to ensure you have healthy hair, is to take proper care of it. With a complete Aveda hair care system at home, I promise your hair will be getting all the love it needs to be long, shiny, voluminous; whatever adjective you want! I have been using strictly Aveda on my hair for close to 5 years now. Occasionally I have used other products in a pinch, but I can tell the difference in how my hair feels and looks immediately.

Aveda Hair Care System
Complete Aveda Hair Care System

What Makes a Complete Aveda Hair Care System?

  1. Shampoo and Conditioner. Aveda has multiple options for multiple hair types. Whether you have dry hair, or need some extra volume, Aveda has an shampoo and condition set for you. What is nice about how Aveda markets their products is that their names make it easy to know what they will do to your hair. For example, Smooth Infusion will help tame frizz and smooth your hair for a sleek style. Damage Remedy helps to rebuild your hair with quinoa protein.
  2. Leave-in Treatment. Aveda has 7 different leave in treatment options for your hair. These include:
    Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil – for moisture
    Scalp Benefits Dandruff Solution – for dandruff control
    Color Conserve Daily Color Protect – to prevent color fading
    Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair – detangles and protects hair from blow dry while adding protein to the hair
    Damage Remedy Split End Repair – instantly repairs split ends
    Sun Care Protective Veil – help protect hair from sun damage
    Invati Scalp Revitalizer – helps keep the hair you have on your head longer
  3. Treatment. Treatments are similar to leave-in treatments where they give the hair special attention, however, these are to be rinsed out before styling. There are 5 that Aveda offers including:
    Dry Remedy Moisturizing Mask – for moisture
    Men’s Exfoliating Shampoo- gets rid of scalp build up
    Color Conserve Strengthening Treatment – adds shine and strength to hair
    Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment – adds protein to the hair
    Smooth Infusion Smoothing Mask – softens hair and seals in moisture

By adding a complete Aveda hair care system to your at home routine, I promise you will see a noticeable difference in how your hair looks, feels, and styles. Stop in today so we can get your started on your regiment.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Texture Tonic at Ashka Salon Spa

Texture Tonic

The epitome of my esthetic lately has to become to be as “beachy” as possible. I love having a warm summer glow to my skin, minimal makeup, and tousled hair.  I don’t know what it is about it, but I just can not get enough of that vibe. I have been craving for Aveda to come out with some sort of sea salt spray for the longest time and they finally did. Introducing Aveda’s Texture Tonic! I have been loving this product. And it is the perfect finishing touch to my beach babe style that I am constantly trying to achieve.

What is Aveda’s Texture Tonic?

Texture Tonic

Texture Tonic is Aveda’s version of a sea salt spray with a twist. Sea Salt spray is meant to give your hair more texture and add an addition wave or curl to your hair. Traditional sea salt sprays can be very drying to your hair. The salt tends to suck up any moisture it can. Aveda wanted to make a spray that gives you the effect of sea salt spray, without the harsh drying effect. That is when they decided to add sugar to their formula!

Cane sugar and salt work in harmony to help create naturally tousled texture and flexible hold, while leaving the hair touchable and infused with natural shine for an effortlessly “undone” look. The ingredient babassu helps create effortless texture.

Texture Tonic can be used on dry or wet hair. My personal favorite ways to apply it is after showering, I let my hair air dry about 50%. I then flip upside down and spray about 3-4 sprays of texture tonic. Scrunching it into my hair, I instantly see my waves begin to bounce up. Another way I like to use it is after my hair is dry and curled, I will spray in a couple spritz to make it “perfectly messy”.

If this sounds like the product for you, stop by Ashka Salon Spa today to pick yours up! One of the girls would be happy to demonstrate how it works for you.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

How is Our Natural Hair Products Made?

Natural Hair Products

Something I take great pride in is the fact that I work Aveda products. Aveda’s core values and mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs. It makes me so happy that I am able to represent such amazing products. Aveda makes, in my opinion, the best natural hair products on the market. I was curious about exactly how they go about making them. I did some research and thought it would be fun to share what I found!

How It’s Made: Natural Hair Products

Natural Hair Products
Natural Hair Products

Aveda is the first beauty company to be manufacturing with 100% wind power. Aveda also only uses sustainable ingredients in their products. We source a lot of our ingredients from different countries with different plants. Because we do need certain plants to be able to create our products, if there is a natural disaster in the area that we source from, it can cause Aveda’s production to be put on hold. An example of an ingredient sourced from another country is Brazillian Uruku. It is used in a lot of Aveda’s makeup now.

Aveda finds it really important to celebrate the different cultures from which we source ingredients. You can find multiple “Aveda sourcing stories” on Youtube!

Finally, all of Aveda’s packaging is recyclable! This is just one of the many ways Aveda tries to minimize their carbon footprint. It is nice knowing that I can recycle all of my beauty products rather than it just piling up in our landfills.

Afte reading this, I hope you choose to join me in supporting a company whose main goal is to support our environment. Stop into Ashka Salon Spa today to get your hands on some of the next natural hair products on the market. I know you will love them as much as I do.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Bright and Pastel Hair Color

Bright and Pastel Hair Color by Ian Michael Black

Green. Blue. Purple. Pink. More and more people are adventuring into the world of fun hair color these days. I had the pleasure of attending another class with Aveda’s Global Artistic Director of Hair Color, Ian Michael Black. It was called Kinetic Color and it talked all about how to achieve bright or pastel hair color. These types of colors can sometimes be daunting. I was so excited to learn about how to guarantee my formulas to turn out the way I was expecting them too. With his expertise, I learned how much of what to add to ensure bright or pastel hair color results.

Bright and Pastel Hair Color by Ian Michael Black
Bright and Pastel Hair Color by Ian Michael Black

How to Achieve Bright or Pastel Hair Color

The first thing that needs to happen when you want to attempt bright or pastel hair color, is that the hair needs to be lightened to basically a white blonde. I like to think about it as if we were painting on a canvas. Bright pink is going to show up A LOT better on a white canvas than it would a brown. This typically means that you need to bleach the hair to achieve that white canvas. This sometimes takes multiple applications and is best done over time to ensure the integrity of your hair.

Once you are there, that is where the fun begins! We then get to paint on whatever color you desire! Maintenance when you have bright or pastel hair color is kind of high. They tend to fade fast so it is super important to use a color safe shampoo. I recommend using Aveda’s Damage Remedy Line when at all possible during to the extensive bleaching process that is typically necessary.

Have you always been curious about getting a fun color in your hair? Call Ashka Salon Spa today to book an appointment with one of our amazing stylists!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Demi Plus: New Blonde Treatment Toners

Demi Plus

As you may have realized, Hair Color is my passion. I love everything about it. I can totally nerd out about hair color any day, for any time, with anyone who is willing to listen. That is why when I first heard about Aveda’s new Demi Plus hair color line coming out, I was geeked! I was given the opportunity to attend a preview class and learn about the new line prior to it becoming available to all. Taking in all I could about this AMAZING new color line, I was in awe. I was excited to bring it back to Ashka Salon Spa and share with my team.

Demi Plus

What Make Aveda’s Demi Plus So Special?

Aveda’s old deposit only color line was released 15 years ago and like all other aspects of our lives, hair color technology has drastically improved. The chemists at Aveda started by looking at what they loved about their current line, and then at what areas they believed needed improvement.

The amount of shine that we now get with Aveda’s new Demi Plus is incredible. Aveda added certified organic kukui oil which is definitely the reason behind this show-stopping shine.

One of the best things about Demi Plus is that you are able to get incredible color pay off without ammonia. The formula itself is filled with plant-derived oils including L-arginine. This which works as a power booster to increase pH for maximum color deposit into every strand. L- arginine provides lasting results that fade on tone.

My Experience with Demi Plus

Between having Demi Plus on my hair, and using it on as many of my clients as possible, I have fallen in love with this new color line. I have clients tell me that it makes a difference in how their hair feels weeks after leaving the salon. When I first got my color done, I was in shock at how shiny and healthy my hair looked. Aveda definitely nailed it with Demi Plus.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Lash Lifting and Tinting at Ashka Salon Spa

Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara

Eyelash Extensions have been all the rage lately. With so much focus on how our lashes are looking, many people who don’t want to deal with the maintenance that comes with eyelash extensions have been looking for alternatives to getting those lashes they dream about. We have been doing Lash Lifting and Tinting at Ashka Salon Spa for a while now! Madison has been trained and worked tirelessly to perfect her craft.

When Madison was training, I was one of her models! I have had eyelash extensions in the past, and while I LOVED them on vacation, they just are not for my everyday lifestyle. I was eager to try out this new service and see how I liked it. As soon as I got done with my lash lift and tint, I instantly fell in love. While the results were subtle, when I applied mascara I could tell a huge difference in how curled my lashes were. I would recommend this service to anyone who is scared to try eyelash extensions because of the commitment to them.

Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara
Lash Lifting and Semi-Permanent Mascara

I Interviewed Madison on Lash Lifting and Tinting!

I asked Madison a few questions about Lash Lifting and Tinting to get the inside scoop about everything!

Question #1: How did you know you wanted to learn lash lifting and tinting?

When Jozie [the manager] first presented the opportunity for me to learn Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara, I knew instantly that I wanted to do it! Eyelashes are a huge focal point on the face. It’s a feature that opens your eyes, making them seem larger and brighter. Eyelashes are my personal favorite feature on the face, so being able to work hands on with natural lashes definitely excited me!

Question #2: What are the most important things to remember when getting this service?

The most important thing to remember about Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara is that with the service, it is working with your natural lash. There is no additional length or volume added. The curl is done strictly with the natural length of the client’s eyelashes. With doing this service, it is very important for the client to take care of their lashes!

The Interview Continues…

Question #3: What makes a good lash lift and tint candidate?

A good candidate for Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara is someone who likes a very natural look. Since this service works with their natural lash, it is great for people who are a little bit more low maintence with their appearance. It is great for those who prefer to wear less make up and people who don’t spend that much time in the morning getting ready. This is also a great service for those who already have a busy schedule and spending time on themselves in the morning is usually very minimal.

Question #4: Can you break down the process of a lash lift and tint?

There’s a couple of steps to doing a Lash Lift and Semi Permanent Mascara application. It’s a process that usually takes around 45 minutes to achieve. The Lash Lift is the first thing you do. While the client is laying down with their eyes closed, I will measure the length of their lashes to find the perfect silicone rod for the curl. once the lashes are fitted to the rod, I will apply the solutuon. I then apply a neutralizer. After both steps, I then cleanse the eyes to reveal a beautiful set of curled lashes! From there I prep the lashes for the tint. Using customized tint for each client, it will then be applied. After that, the lashes are cleansed one last time to reveal the final look.

Hopefully, you learned more about our Lash Lifting and Tint from reading this blog! If it sounds like you would like this, call the salon today to set up your appointment!

Until Next Time,
Josie 🙂