Best Haircuts For Men In Canton & South Lyon

Haircuts For Men Canton and South Lyon

Great Haircuts For Men

Men’s Haircuts are more a thing than they’ve ever been! Today’s man is fashion-forward and conscientious. A great haircut isn’t just about your hair or who cuts it. It’s important for you as a guest to understand what you’re working with. In this article, we will cover many considerations to understand to decide what the best haircuts for men are. Some elements that you should consider and discuss with your hair stylist are:

What Is Your Hair Texture?

Is your hair coarse, fine, curly, straight? When we talk about the texture of your hair, you should consider the circumference of each hair strand. A hair strand with more circumference is considered “coarse” and a strand with less circumference is “fine,” you get the idea.

In addition, the amount of bend or curl of your hair will affect the volume and movement and be a part of the formula of understanding your hair texture.

Follow Your Density!

Every person’s hair has a certain density of growth. To demonstrate, we could look at how many hair follicles per square inch in a given area of the scalp. If you have more hair follicles in that area your hair could be called “thick.” Likewise, if you have less hair follicles in that same space your hair may be called “thin.”

If your now asking, “what’s the number of follicles per square inch to be considered thick?” There’s no simple answer to that as it can be an entirely subjective answer. The purpose of understanding your density is to have a solid grasp of the concept and term for discussion with your stylist. To summarize, as an example a person can have “fine” (small circumference) but “thick” (dense follicles) hair. Fine+Thick Hair. Obviously each individual has their own make up of components unique to them.

What Is Your Face Shape?

Some shapes describing your face include round, oval, square, diamond, heart and triangle to name a few. The goal is to find balance; therefore using your hairstyle as a way to add to balance, or offset any imbalance. As an example, a person with a triangular or pyramid face shape may want some volume on top to even things up a bit.

Haircut Men Canton South Lyon

What Is Your Lifestyle?

In the process of determining what’s the best men’s haircut for you; we must consider your lifestyle.
Do you work in a corporate environment or at a tattoo studio? Are you a wash and go kinda guy or do you wield that blow dryer like a pro?
If a blow dryer makes you want to run for the hills, it’s not a good idea to choose a coifed look that requires a lot of styling with tools. However, you could always learn how to use certain tools to achieve the look of the haircut you choose.

Trends and Haircuts For Men

These days there are lots of options to personalize your style. In other words, you can add details that are unique to your look, such as how your hairline is finished or lines/patterns cut into your haircut. Coupled with your style, checking out trends can give an added freshness to how your haircut suits you. Firstly, look into some resources that do much of the work for you, such as these articles: Esquire Style Trends. Secondly, think of haircuts for men that have made you take notice, certainly to act as a fulcrum of inspiration.

What’s A Fade?

When talking about haircuts for men, it is notable to discuss the term “fade.” A fade is a term that has been used generally to describe hair that is cut short going from shortest at the hairline and gradually getting longer as it “fades” up. However, the length of this transition can vary with each hairstyle individually. Your hair stylist may choose to use adjustable clippers or scissors and a comb to achieve a balanced fade…there are many paths to the same destination.

Where Will I Get My Haircut?

Guess what? We are salons with a very talented team in Canton & South Lyon, equipped with the skill set to provide great haircuts for men! If you live in >Canton, South Lyon, Westland, Plymouth, Northville, Ann Arbor, Green Oak, New Hudson, Wixom, Livonia, Ypsilanti, Novi, Brighton, Whitmore Lake or any city or township in the surrounding area we are the place for you!

See all of our salon service pricing here.

Haircuts For Men In South Lyon annd Canton

Shampure Dry Shampoo by AVEDA

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo

I truly believe one of the hair god’s gifts to the world is dry shampoo. I don’t think that my hair would be nearly as healthy as it is if I didn’t take full advantage of this amazing product. AVEDA lovers everywhere have been waiting for a dry shampoo up to AVEDA’s standards. Ashka Salon Spa is happy to announce that it is finally here! AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo was released in November of 2015.

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo
AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo – What is it All About?

AVEDA’s Dry Shampoo has their signature aroma, Shampure. Shampure has 25 pure flower and plant essences. This product is also 99.8% naturally derived. Like all AVEDA products it does not contain petroleum minerals or water. AVEDA only makes their products with ingredients that are sustainable and natural.

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo
AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

Benefits of Using AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

Why is using dry shampoo so important? Everybody hates when their hair is greasy. Through the use of this product you can revive your look for an additional day. It is important not to wash your hair everyday. It can really dry out your locks. However if you are someone who works out a lot, or feels like their hair just gets oily quickly, you really should look into dry shampoo!

Another great use is when you are styling your hair curly or up. A lot of times hair is too clean and soft to hold your desired style. By puffing some dry shampoo into your hair you will give it some additional texture. Having that grip is important when you want your hair to stay a certain way.

Stop in to Ashka Salon Spa today to get your hands on your own AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Beauty VIP – Join at Ashka Salon Spa

Beauty VIP

VIP. Very Important Person. Who doesn’t want to be a VIP? At Ashka Salon Spa, with a $100 gift card purchase you can be just that! Becoming a Beauty VIP means you will receive nine coupons that are good for an entire year! Stop in soon though because this offer is only available until February 15th, 2016. We believe all of our guests are very important people and deserve to be treated as such!

Beauty VIP
Join Today!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this is a great way to spoil your special someone! By spending $100, you will be able to gift $250+ worth of relaxation. Let your loved one know how much they mean to you, for only a fraction of the price!

What’s the Perks of Being a Beauty VIP?

There are nine different coupons on your Beauty VIP card! That’s not even the best part. These coupons can be used any time from 2/15/16 until 2/01/17. That is nearly a whole year! The coupons include:

$10 off $50 AVEDA product.

Buy 3 get 1 free AVEDA products.

20% off AVEDA product.

$10 off Shampoo and Blow dry.

$15 off a Shellac Application.

$20 off Massage, Facial, or Deluxe Pedicure.

FREE Botanical Hair Therapy with a Haircut ($28 value).

FREE Lip Wax with Brow Wax ($15 value).

FREE Paraffin with Hair Color Service ($10 value).

Beauty VIP
Hair Color Service By Jordan

Don’t have someone to spoil you this Valentine’s Day? Spoil yourself! Make yourself a Beauty VIP. We challenged you to resolve to have healthy hair. Now we are challenging you to spend a little more time on yourself this year. We want to be with you every step of the way. Make 2016 the year of yourself. Sometimes we need to be a little selfish. Pamper yourself. Trust us, you deserve it!

Call Ashka Salon Spa at 734-414-9980 today to get more information!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Keratin Treatment at Ashka Salon Spa

Keratin Treatment

Keratin treatment to get pretty, shiny, smooth hair in about an hour! After you get this service you will enjoy faster drying and finishing and frizz free hair for up to 6 to 8 weeks. Keratin is a type of protein that forms the main structure of of hair.

Keratin treatment does contain 1% of formaldehyde. Pregnant or nursing clients should not receive this treatment. Some people can also be allergic to aldehydes. If you are scared about reacting to this treatment, you can ask for a patch test.

Keratin Treatment

Benefits of a Keratin Treatment

A keratin treatment is a great investment. Not only does it make your drying time shorter, it extends the life of hair color! It tames frizz. While creating healthy, smooth, and strong hair, it also protects your hair from heat. This treatment will cut back excess volume and tame curls. It also protects it from humid weather.

Keratin Treatment
Before and After Treatment Straightened, Before Shampooing

Typical clients include:
– dull hair
– thick hair that takes forever to dry
– if you are seeking better shine, vibrancy, and durability
– frizz or porosity problems

What to Expect When You Get a Keratin Treatment

When you get a keratin treatment, your stylist will begin by washing your hair. She will use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of any product build up or natural oils. After blow drying your hair to about 80 to 90%, your stylist will apply the keratin treatment. After sitting for about 20 minutes, the product is then blow dried and flat ironed to seal it into your hair.

At Ashka Salon Spa, you can receive this great service starting at $100. Call the salon today. We can set you up with a free consultation. You can talk to a stylist who will give you the service about your specific hair. They will be able to give you an honest opinion on whether this will be good for your hair or not.

For more, visit Keratin Express‘ website!

Youngblood Makeup at Ashka Salon Spa

Lipstick Shade - Debalicious

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
Youngblood Lipstick

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.

Youngblood Makeup
Youngblood Logo

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!

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

Smooth Infusion Style Prep

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.

Smooth Infusion Style Prep
Hair Design by Josie

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!

Aloe - Smooth Infusion Style Prep
Aloe – an active ingredient in Smooth Infusion Style Prep

 

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!”

Smooth Infusion Style Prep
So much smooth in one little bottle!

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!

 

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

Long Haircuts Are ALWAYS In Style! See Your Stylist Today!

Long Haircuts Are Trendy by Mandy

Long Haircuts Are The Answer For On-The-Go Style!

Long haircuts are popular and easy to style.  There is one for every age. Gone are the days when it was said that older women can’t wear long haircuts. Now it is just about having the RIGHT cut.  Long haircuts work best when there are layers. The length of the layers depends on the guest’s hair type and length. When long haircuts have layers it increases volume.  Layers also create movement and style. The stylists at Ashka are trained and dedicated. They are skilled and up to date on long haircuts.

Long Haircuts Are Trendy by Mandy
When you choose your long haircut it is important to look at your hair texture and thickness. If you have curly hair you must make sure it is right for your texture. Fine, thin hair may require less layering to keep the ends full. Thick hair can use more layering so the weight of the hair does not decrease volume. In style long haircuts are also fun and young with many different styling options.  You can curl it or braid it. You can put it in a bun or up in a knot.   Also long haircuts make putting the hair up easy.

Tools For Your Long Haircuts

There are many tools available at professional levels to the consumer and many can be found here.  There are flat irons or curling irons. There are waving irons with many shapes that create unique finishes.

Also many long haircuts will go hand in hand with up to date color techniques. Ombre or Balayage high lights can show off your long hair. Long haircuts are easy to maintain. It is important to keep it healthy by using hot tools at the lowest setting.  It is great to use weekly at home deep conditioners.  This includes many treatments from AVEDA for dry or damaged hair. This will keep your long hair full of shine!

Many in style long haircuts are classic and soft.  Easy waves and flattering youthful styling make long haircuts ideal for all hair types and all ages. It’s an exciting time for growing your hair!

Short Haircuts You Might Love To Get At Ashka!

Short Haircuts are Fun and Trendy!

It is an exciting time for hair cutting!  There are short haircuts for everyone. These are fun and sexy. You are not stuck with your Grandmothers do!  They are considered trendy and fun. They are quick and easy to style. Short haircuts are a great way to bring excitement to your life. Try something new today!

Short Haircuts Are On Point!

Everyone compliments new haircuts!  It is a sign of bravery and adventure to try something new. Consider your face shape when deciding which short haircuts may work for you.  If you don’t know you face shape then trace your face on a mirror with a lip liner.  You will be able to see it clearly. Next you will think about your texture. Is your hair curly or wavy?  Fine or thick?

Short haircuts will make your face shape stand out.  If you have a round face then consider something that has more volume on the top and less volume on the sides.  Narrow face shapes would look more balanced with less volume on the top and more volume on the sides.  Short haircuts make the natural texture stronger. If you have curly hair the hair will be curlier when shorter.

Short Haircuts make YOU stand out!

Many short styles work best with a finer hair type. Short haircuts need to by styled everyday with product. You want to make sure your texture works with your haircut. The last thing someone wants would be a haircut that works against your natural texture. Short haircuts can also work well with thick, heavy hair.  Short haircuts are more versatile than you may think.  Changing hair product from a heavy styling gel or firm hold hair spray can make short haircuts go from day to night. Find many of these products from AVEDA.

Short Haircuts are Fun and Trendy!

Take a chance! Get out of your box and try some fun trendy short haircuts! All of the stylists at Ashka are trained on many short haircuts and styles. They will help you choose the right one for you!