Healthy Hair – A New Year Resolution

Every one wants to have pretty, healthy hair. And every new year, people give them selves a resolution. This year, Ashka Salon Spa is challenging you to resolve to have healthy hair!

What is Hair, Healthy Hair or Not?

Hair is made up of a protein called keratin. It has three layers. They are the cuticle, the medulla, and the cortex. The cuticle is the outer most layer. It has flaps on it almost like shingles on a roof. These shingles raise and lower depending on the condition of the hair. Hair condition is typically determined by the condition of the cuticle. The cortex is the the middle layer of the hair. The medulla is inner most layer of the hair shaft.

What Does it Mean to Have Healthy Hair?

Healthy hair is strong. Hair is able to stretch up to 30% of it’s length. To keep it strong, you should avoid brushing while your hair is wet. Use a wide tooth comb and AVEDA’s Brilliant Damage Control to gently detangle your hair. When you heat style your hair, turn down the temperature. Be sure to use a heat protectant every time you style. It is also important to clean your styling tools with alcohol once a week to get rid of product build up. That excess product build up can make your hair brittle by searing into your hair.

Healthy hair is shiny. Hair appears shiny when the cuticle layer is laying down. This way light can bounce off of the hair strand easier. When your hair is wet, the cuticle “shingles” lift easier. When you towel dry your hair, be gentle. Pat dry starting at the roots and moving down the hair shaft. Using a boar bristle brush also can help add extra shine to your locks.

Healthy hair is soft. You should condition each time your hair is wet to lock in the moisture. Use a hair masque such as Damage Remedy or Dry Remedy once a week.

It is important to get regular haircuts in order to keep your ends from splitting. Some people say, “Getting you hair cut makes your hair grow faster”. While this isn’t true, it does help you hair grow longer, stronger.

Call Ashka Salon Spa today to talk to a professional about how you can get healthy hair! 734-414-9980

Youngblood Makeup at Ashka Salon Spa

At Ashka Salon Spa we use Youngblood Makeup. Why we use this brand is because it is made of finely ground minerals. They only use natural minerals from the earth. There is no chemicals, or dyes. These are found in a lot of make up and can cause skin flare ups.

Through the use of Youngblood Makeup’s signature blend of rhodolite, zincite, hematite, and malachite, it helps protect cells and tissue. This line is gentle on all skin conditions and types. You can even use it on skin recovering from chemical peels!

Youngblood Makeup Founder

Pauline Youngblood is the founder of Youngblood Makeup. She is a paramedical aesthetician to dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Pauline was saw patients daily who’s skin would take up to 6 months to heal after their trauma. She was not happy with her patient’s make up options. She chose to make a product that give’s the wearer’s skin room to heal and breathe.

When she started her work mineral make up was too fake looking. It was either too orange or too pink. She found a way to make it look natural and was healthy for the skin. In 1996 Pauline founded Youngblood Makeup.

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Youngblood Makeup Ingredients

Youngblood Makeup promises they use the most premium grade minerals. By using a certain milling process, they keep dangerous nanoparticles out of their products.

There are a lot of mineral make up lines out there. When comparing, be sure to check for synthetic ingredients. Examples are talc, alcohol, or petroleum. One ingredient Youngblood Makeup is sure to leave out is talc. It is a filler and often will cause irritation. Instead they use rice starch and various vitamins. This makes Youngblood Makeup a more effective, and healthier option.

At Ashka Salon Spa we bring the Canton area these amazing products! Stop in today and one of our great make up artists can help you pick out what is best for you!

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Botanical Skin Resurfacing -Canton, Michigan

Facials are a vital part of healthy skin. You may need something more powerful than your standard product. AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing is AVEDA’s version of microdermabrasion. It is more gentle on your skin. You will see your pore size diminish greatly. Your skin will look more bright! AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment may help reduce fine lines. Stop in Ashka Salon Spa today to book yours!

Why Should You Pick AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

Microdermabrasion actually removes the skin’s top layer. This causes the skin to believe it is injured. Due to the mild injury, healthy skin cells rush to the top layer of skin. After this appointment you will experience redness and irritation. There are many other symptoms that can last up to 4 days!

AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment is less invasive. It bumps exfoliation to the next level. However, there is little redness. Without the irritation, you can even get AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment on your lunch break at Ashka Salon Spa! (You will go back to work with no make up though!)

Scientifically Tested, AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing improves in the following categories:

– 24% Radiance

– 39% Clarity

– 28% Smoothness

– 29% Pore Appearance Reduction

What to Expect During Your Botanical Skin Resurfacing

After you call Ashka Salon Spa to set up your service, you are in for a real treat. In your facial, you will receive an experience. You get a scalp, hand arm, foot, and face massage. Your face will be cleansed and toned with AVEDA products.

All of Ashka Salon Spa’s facials are completely custom. Depending on what your skin needs, our skin artists will make it perfect. No matter what your concern in, we can give you a plan to help. Call today to set up your Botanical Skin Resurfacing with one of our skilled technicians at Ashka Salon Spa!

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Brilliant Humectant by AVEDA-Featured Product

AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant is a great tool for curly hair! If you have curly locks, this will give you the shine and moisture you’re looking for!

Like all AVEDA product, Brilliant Humectant Pomade has many useful botanicals. These include certified organic flax seed and aloe, as well as kelp. The flax seed is used for natural hold. The aloe is to help tame frizz while conditioning. The kelp is used to help moisten the hair.

As an added bonus, AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade packaging is 100% post consumer recycled.

Curly Hair – What’s the Deal?

Your genes are the reason behind those great curls of yours! At one point in time, it was thought that the hair shaft was responsible for the texture of your hair. More recently it has been found that the shape of your hair follicle is actually the cause! Curly hair’s follicle is an elongated oval shape. It grows out of the head at a sharp angle.

Curly hair often tends to be drier then straight hair. This is due to the fact that your scalp’s natural oils can move down the shaft of straight hair easier than curly hair.Everyone wants shiny hair because shiny hair means healthy hair. Straight hair tends to naturally have more shine because light reflects off of it. Curly hair however absorbs the light making it less shiny.

How to Use AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade

Styling curly hair can be very tricky. Many people tend to fight their curls rather than accept them. One reason for this is not knowing how to make curls work. By using the correct products such as AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade, you will begin to love your curls!

Step 1: Wash with AVEDA’s Be Curly Shampoo and Conditioner or Co-Wash.

Step 2: Dry and Style with a Diffuser.

Step 3: Apply a small amount of AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade to palms and rub together to emulsify. Apply evenly through dry hair.

Pro-tip: Glide fingertips over areas where you want to eliminate fly aways and add brilliant shine.

Why Does Ashka Salon Spa Love AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade?

Evelyn, Senior Stylist and Training Manager: AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade is awesome for taming frizz and fly-aways on highly textured hair and adds shine and moisture to curls.

Lisa, Master Hair Stylist and Owner: AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade is one the most amazing products! It transforms curly hair in to shiny, bouncy, non frizzy locks in just seconds. Also smells incredible. It is a must have for curly hair!

During our Season of Savings we have product deals through 2015! Stop in on a Sunday for a service and receive a 15% OFF your own AVEDA Brilliant Humectant Pomade.

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Smooth Infusion Style Prep by AVEDA – Ashka’s Product of the Week

AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep is this week’s “Product of the Week” at Ashka Salon Spa! This is one of our favorites! Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep is a must have for anyone that enjoys having a sleek look.

The Breakdown

This awesome product has a plant infusion blend. It is derived from organic aloe, maize, and guar bean. This blend creates a smooth surface on the hair. In Michigan the humidity is out of control! This product has certified organic tapioca starch. It defends against humidity for up to 12 hours! Many people want to achieve a sleek look but are worried about damage from the heat styling that is required. Through the use of hydrolyzed wheat protein, AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep protects hair from that damage!

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What Does Ashka Salon Spa have to Say About AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep?

Jordan: “I like that it is a heat protectant. You can also use it as a static guard for your hair in the winter.”

Josie: “I love how light weight it is! It smooths your hair without weighing it down!”

How to Use

Step 1:Shampoo and Condition with Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner.

Step 2: Towel dry your hair to remove excess moisture. Be sure to pat your hair dry. Don’t rub! Rubbing will cause frizzing.

Step 3: Work a small amount of product into freshly washed hair. Always apply Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep to clean hair to ensure the best results.

Step 4: Style as desired

Stop on in to Ashka Salon Spa in Canton to get AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep for yourself today. Check out our Season of Savings for great deals on this product and more! Make sure to like us on Facebook for even more updates!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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Get Your Balayage Hair Color at Ashka Salon!

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 – 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 – 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 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!

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Ombre Hair Color at Ashka Salon Spa in Canton, Michigan

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 – 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!

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