Undercut Hair is Coming Back…get Yours at Ashka Salon Spa!

Undercut Hair

Undercut Hair is making a huge come back from the eighties! At Ashka Salon Spa our stylists are trained and ready to give it to you! In the 1980’s, this was seen on David Bowie and Grace Jones. Today it can be seen on Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Scarlet Johansson! Ricardo Dinis, AVEDA’s Global Artistic Director in Hair Cutting, even performed some undercut hair at AVEDA’s hair show, AVEDA Congress!

Undercut Hair
Undercut Hair Design by Mandy

What is Undercut Hair? On men, it often means short sides and back with long hair on top. On women, it could mean a shaved side or near the nape of the neck.

Undercut Hair
Undercut Hair Design by Emily

The Pompadour is super popular right now for men! This is a type of undercut hair that many men are asking for. Our advanced team would love to freshen up your style with this look!

 

Undercut Hair – Not Just for Men

More and more women are trying out this trend!  It can give you an edgy look. This skill can also be used to make your hair more easy to style. By shaving a small section underneath your hair near the nape of your neck, it can make thick hair easier to style.  With short cuts, such as bobs or tapered cuts, having an undercut will help the hair to naturally bevel under rather than flip out.

Undercut Hair Long
Design by Mandy

Designs – Plenty to Choose From

People are adding a fun twist to this style by shaving in designs! If you want to achieve more of a spunky look, adding a design could be your thing! You can keep things simple and just put a few lines in. Make it more unique with a tribal design!

At Ashka Salon Spa, undercut hair is a trend that our service providers are happy to do! Be sure to mention this trend when you schedule your next cut to insure we have the time to give you what you want!

by Josie Aldrich

Get Your Balayage Hair Color at Ashka Salon!

Balayage Hair Color

Balayage Hair Color is an up and coming trend that is here to stay! With Balayage, guests get a natural-looking effect. It can be used to brighten up the hair making it look sun-kissed.  Our stylists will work their magic by hand painting pieces of your hair to achieve the look you want. Balayage Hair Color has been a hit on the red carpet for some time now. Seen on celebrities such as Khloe, Blake Lively, and Sarah Jessica Parker, this look is for everyone!

Balayage Hair Color
Balayage by Mandy

 

Balayage Hair Color – The Sky Is The Limit!

The best thing about Balayage Hair Color is how many versions there are.  It is unique to every person and their hair. No two balayage hair color services will be the same!  You are able to achieve both subtle and intense looks. Balayage Hair Color can be used on both dark and light base colors. In some cases, you are even able to get blue, orange or hot pink color applied on top of the balayaged pieces for a show stopping look! (Must mention when booking!)

Balayage Hair Color
Subtle Balayage by Evelyn

 

Balayage Hair Color – What You Need To Know

When making your appointment for Balayage Hair Color, it is important to mention that you are thinking of this trend. We may need to book extra time to achieve the look you want!  It is a GREAT idea to bring photos of hair you like to your service. A photo is worth 1,000 words and goes a long way in getting your service off on the best foot. Our team has advanced training in this art and will be able to create the perfect balayage hair color look for you!

Balayage Hair Color
Balayage by Emma

 

Balayage Hair Color is similar to other coloring skills that are on trend right now. This includes Ombre, Color Melting, and Ecaille.  The differences are often minute and hard to tell apart. By bringing in a photo to a professional, they will be able identify if the look you are going for is balayage hair color. If not they will be able to advise you on what you need. All of these trends enhance the tone and color of your hair and brighten it up.  This natural feel has been all the rage lately and it is sure to be here for a while. Book your Balayage Hair Color today!

 

Blog By Josie

Ombre Hair Color at Ashka Salon Spa in Canton, Michigan

Ombre Hair Color

What is Ombre Hair Color?

Ombre comes from a French word meaning shaded or shading. Traditionally, ombre hair color is darker at the roots and fades down to lighter at the ends. Depending on the length of your hair, multiple formulations will be used. There are many methods for creating ombre hair color. Several techniques and tools can be used. This includes brushes, clips, foils, flamboyage strips and balayage or “hair painting” techniques. Every stylist has their own method for creating the perfect ombre hair color. Your formulation and technique will be customized for your desired outcome, length of hair and previous or past coloring. One thing is for sure…ombre hair color has taken the world by storm!

Ombre Hair Color
Color Melt by Megan

Ombre Hair Color – What to Expect

Ombre hair color should be mentioned when you schedule your appointment. Instead of a typical coloring time being booked, we will book a solid 2-hour block of time. Because there are different techniques and formulations being used, your stylist may need to stop one part of your hair from processing and leave another part to finish. This requires their skill and undivided attention. Most ombre hair colors require at least 3 different color formulations. After a thorough consultation your stylist will decide which techniques will work best for you. Ombre hair color can be subtle or an extreme change depending on what you are looking for. It is important to remember that most ombre hair color photos you come across show models or celebrities that have their hair curled. To achieve the same look, you will need to style your hair that way. Ombre hair color appointments at Ashka are $200.00. This charge covers the solid block of time, consultation, formulation, application, and a wash and full blow dry. Many people choose ombre hair color because the upkeep can be low-maintenance since the root area is intended to be darker. This will depend on how close your natural hair color is to the ombre hair color you choose.

Ombre hair color has taken on many other names. These include “color melting” “balayage” and “Ecaille” – The idea of melting gorgeous colors is much more common now. See one of our stylists at Ashka for your next hair color change. We are full of ideas, up on color melting trends and would love to make you look and feel your best!

Ombre hair color
Ecaille

Curly Hair Styling At Ashka Salon in Canton

Curly Hair Styling At Ashka

If you have curly hair, then curly hair styling is the most frustrating part of your morning. Some strands are ringlets. Some hair is straight. Sometimes it is frizzy. Other days it is perfect. How do you get a more consistent outcome with curly hair styling? With any length curly hair styling can be simple. Here are a few of our favorite curly hair styling tips:

Curly Hair Styling – Use The Right Shampoo

The right shampoo for YOU may not be the same as your curly haired friend. Try AVEDA’s Be Curly Shampoo and Conditioner.  It contains wheat protein to help soften and “shrink” up hair to remain curly. You may not need to wash it every day. AVEDA has a new addition called Be Curly Co-Wash. This product doesn’t suds up and is intended to clean your scalp without stripping your hair. This products is sulfate free. Depending on your scalp, you can also just wet your hair down in the morning and skip the shampoo some times!

Comb Your Hair Out When It Is Wet

DO NOT brush or comb your curls when they are dry. It will be fuzzy and can make curly hair styling a nightmare. Make sure you comb or brush quickly after your shower.

Apply Product For Curly Hair Styling

Moisture is your friend.  Apply products when hair is wet.  Try AVEDA Be Curly Style Prep to de-frizz and shine. Try AVEDA Confixor for hold. Use enough product to coat your hair starting at the ends of the back and moving toward the front and the roots. Some times a big problem when curly hair styling is not using enough product.  Do NOT use a towel absorb the moisture. Instead try using a t-shirt or pillowcase. Do not “rub” your hair or create friction. Blot the drops of moisture out of your hair

Use A Diffusor To Dry Your Hair

Air dry for 10-15 minutes. It is important with curly hair styling that you keep the curls in their natural curl pattern.  Strands that are less curly may need more product. Put the ends of your hair in the diffusor. Then walk the section of hair up to the roots.  Hold in place for at least thirty seconds. Make sure those strands are all on the diffusor and not blowing or flying around. Blow dry your hair to around 80% dry. If some sections of your hair are straighter than other you can tough them up by quickly wrapping them around a curling iron.

 Finish Your Curly Hair Styling

One of the most important things about curly hair styling is not to mess with it too much once diffused. It is easy to create frizz by scrunching too much or “playing” with your style. When hair is dry we recommend AVEDA’s Humectant to be lightly applied with your palms and finger tips. This adds shine and helps to keep curls separate and soft. It also smells amazing! These products can be purchased at our salon and you can read more about them here.

Curly Hair Styling At Ashka
Curly Hair Styling At Ashka

 

 

 

AVEDA Facials in Canton at Ashka!

AVEDA Facials in Canton

Look no further than Ashka Salon & Spa for AVEDA facials in Canton, Michigan! We offer a wide variety of AVEDA facials in Canton. We have one that is right for you and your skin. The first step will be filling out a form that helps your Spa Therapist determine the right facial for you. They will go over the form with you in person as well, to make sure the right steps will be taken during your facials.

AVEDA Facials in Canton – What to Expect In Your Service

You will be taken back to our sound proof spa. Our spa tables are heated and padded. You should wear comfortable clothes when you come in. Most facials, such as our Elemental Nature Facial, include cleansing, toning, two masques, hot towels and moisturizing. They also include a hand and arm massage, foot massage and neck massage. In addition we also offer special facials. This includes facials to address aging, acne and skin build up. You can add an eye treatment or a brightening masque to the AVEDA facials in Canton.

AVEDA Facials in Canton
AVEDA Facials in Canton

AVEDA Facials in Canton – What Products We Use

We use the AVEDA products that are right for your skin. Including Botanical Kinetics cleansers, lotions, toners and cremes. We carry a Deep Cleansing Herbal Clay Masque and a Tourmaline Charged Radiance Masque. We have a cleanser, moisturizer and composition for sensitive skin. AVEDA’s Outer Peace and Green Science lines are used for challenges with aging skin or acne. AVEDA’s Enbrightenment line is very popular for facials with a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, serum, lotion, creme and masque. Visit AVEDA‘s Website for a full list of available products to purchase for at home care. You can see a list of ingredients there as well.

We LOVE offering AVEDA Facials in Canton and we hope you stop by to see one of our highly skilled Spa Therapists soon!

AVEDA Hair Color at Ashka…come in today!

It is time to try AVEDA Hair Color In the past hair coloring in a salon was thought of a luxury. Hair coloring has become very common place for women as well as men in modern times. But using the wrong hair color can be very bad for your hair. Going to the wrong salon can cost you a lot of money and your hair’s health.

This is where AVEDA Hair Color Comes In

AVEDA Hair Color is one of the most natural hair colors. Our hair color is less damaging than other options because it is up to 99% natural. AVEDA Hair Color can create a unique outcome for each person. It’s soothing on the scalp with its natural aroma and essential oils. Our service providers are trained in all hair color techniques. From blondes to reds…we have the unique formula for you. Our stylists LOVE AVEDA Hair Color and are always excited to give you a new look. We can also update your current color with this natural product with a great aroma. To learn more about AVEDA click here.

AVEDA Hair Color Gives You Options

AVEDA hair color has many options for semi-permanent hair color that last 4-8 weeks. Our permanent color is great for grey coverage. It contains special ingredients that covers up those pesky greys! AVEDA has grown their hair color line to include color that specializes in dark textured hair as well. Whatever your hair or your goals are…we have the formula and application for you!

Sometimes Blondes DO more fun! Check out AVEDA Hair Color
Sometimes Blondes DO more fun!

If you love to be blonde, AVEDA hair color has hundreds of options. From golden high lights, buttery blondes, to all out platinum, we can get you there! AVEDA hair color leaves hair feeling softer, full of shine and oh so healthy!

AVEDA hair color is perfect for men. You can easily blend grey for a more subtle look or you can eliminate it for an instant make over. By blending colors it grows out more softly.

Visit us for your next AVEDA hair color service….whether you want to be chestnut or chocolate brown, golden or ashy blonde and anything in between! Beauty is as beauty does…good for you and our earth!

Anti-Aging Serum For Your Hands…YES, Please!

AVEDA’s brand spanking new product has arrived! Our Hand Relief Night Renewal Serum is amazing and targets the first signs of aging on our very neglected hands. This product is recommended to be used each evening and to keep your hands hydrated, healthy and youthful.
The Hand Relief Night Renewal Serum is a restorative treatment that improves tone and texture and decreases the appearance of dry lines and dark spots. The natural active ingredients, including molasses and licorice extract help to even the skin tone and andiroba oil and organic castor oil plumps and volumizes the skin to smooth lines and make them silky soft!
This is a unique and nourishing treatment for one of the most overused parts of our body. Indulge in some for your self or purchase it as the perfect gift for many of the important people in your life. I know I want younger hands under my tree this holiday season. Only $34!

NEW AVEDA Shampure Products…oh my goodness!

Have you ever experienced the aroma of AVEDA’s signature Shampure Shampoo, Conditioner or Candle? If not you are truly missing out on what is bar-none the most requested product based on scent that we offer!
AVEDA’s pure flower and plant essences have been blended together perfectly in this relaxing aroma. On top of the products already available we now offer Shampure Composition & Shampure Hand Body Wash.
Shampure Composition can be used as an essential bath oil, for massage, relieving tension or to remove eye makeup (a favorite use of mine!)
The Hand & Body Wash can be used for the obvious, but it also creates quite a bit of “bubble” for your bath and makes shaving your legs an aromatic experience. This was one of our HOT limited edition sellers last holiday season and is now a permanent part of our line – YES!
Add to your Shampure Collection today – and DON’T FORGET to use your Summer Savings Pass during the month of August!**
(Don’t have your pass yet? Call in and update all of your contact information with us and we will start you out with a Summer Savings Pass to earn 20% off products on any day you choose in August. Some exclusions apply)

Master The Waves!

I’ve always been a huge fan of Pure Abundance Hair Potion.  The texture and volume it gives to hair is unsurpassed by, and incomparable to any other product that I’ve used on myself or my clients.
I was blown away when I saw this video, courtesy of Aveda, and how Pure Abundance Hair Potion is used to create loose, beachy waves.  I tried it, and it works!  Such a nice alternative to the curling wand.
Enjoy!

Unsung Aveda Heroes

Everyone loves their Shampure and their Brilliant hairspray. Aveda is definitely more well known for certain products. Cult classics, if you will.

I, however, have a few favorites that I feel are some of Aveda’s unsung heroes. These hidden gems just don’t seem to get enough street-cred. I try to sing their praises to clients and friends, and I’ve definitely made many people believers. Here, I give you my 3 favorite Aveda products that you may have not even considered before.

1.) Tourmaline Charged Radiance Mask.

No matter what your skin type, this mask will improve your skin. It has a light, pillowy texture and doesn’t dry hard on the skin like a clay mask. Tourmaline is a refinining mineral, and a mineral that also reflects light. The result? Smooth, exfoliated skin that glows. As soon as you rinse it off, you see a dramatic improvement in the clarity and texture of your skin. It makes a night and day difference in the way your makeup goes on. I try to use this mask two times a week, and I can honestly say I notice it when I don’t.

2.) Blue Malva Color-Depositing Conditioner.

Nobody wants brassy hair. It’s just not a good look. Blondes, I’m looking at you!

Blue Malva conditioner is a rich, purple goldmine. Once or twice a week, swap this conditioner out with your every day go-to, and watch your color transform. The purple color of the conditioner neutralizes the yellow, gold, and orange tones in your hair. The result: a cooler, more neutral blonde.

This actually deposits a little bit of tone onto the hair, so you don’t want to use it every day. We don’t like yellow hair, but we also don’t like purple hair. Tip: I tend to mix Blue Malva with my regular conditioner and rarely use it on it’s own. This way I make sure not to overdo it.

3.) Light Elements Smoothing Fluid.

I know I’ve talked about this product before, but I have to sing its praises whenever afforded the opportunity. I love this stuff. Whether your hair is dry, coarse, fine, damaged, or perfectly healthy: this will improve the feel of your hair.

My hair is long and blonde: it has been exposed to bleach a time or two, and probably could have used a haircut last week. Two pumps of smoothing fluid in my damp hair before my blowdry makes my hair as soft and healthy looking as if I had gone ahead and gotten that haircut.

Thick, coarse-haired girls: a pump or two in your dry, styled hair smoothes those ends and tames the flyaways.

Anyone can benefit from using this in your damp hair before you style it. How much you’re using is the only variable. The result: manageable, soft, just-trimmed feeling hair. LOVE IT.