BEST SUMMER HAIR PRODUCTS

Summer is here, and we have the scorching heat and suffocating humidity to prove it. Many of you spent months perfecting your routine only to find that everything you just perfected doesn’t help you handle your hair for summer. To prevent you from spending another few months working your summer routine only to have winter roll up on you, here are some tips to help you get your hair routine summer ready so you can spend more time out and about instead of in front of the mirror.

Hair Products for Summer

Here are some must have ingredients and products to help your hair thrive this summer.

Glycerin: Some curlies avoid glycerin during the summer since it is a humectant that can suck moisture out of the atmosphere and into your hair making it sticky. However, I say go for it. Super moisturized hair equals happy hair that thrives and grows. As long as you aren’t piling on the glycerin or it isn’t too high in the ingredients list, you should be able to avoid sticky hair. You can also purchase vegetable glycerin at your grocery store and create a spritz with it to keep your hair moisturized throughout the day, or add fragrance oil to it to create a hair perfume.

Fun scarves and hair accessories:Also another must have for the summer are decorative scarves and accessories. Winter is so cold that many of you have had to hide your hair away from the elements under hats and scarves or been stuck wearing protective styles for much of the year. Summer is the time to break this mundane routine and get some life back into your strands. Make an effort to place at least one accessory in your hair daily to brighten up your entire outfit or make your average hairstyle go from everyday to fabulous. This summer large flowers and printed scarves are definitely in.

Use gel to fight humidity:It’s hard enough to fight the halo of frizz most of us naturals have, but summer sends those strands on our crown into overdrive, and that sleek do you left the house with can so easily become a full on ‘fro. To help combat this, invest in a good gel with a harder hold than the gel you use in the winter. Also, ensure that glycerin is low down on the ingredients list or not there at all, since it will draw moisture to your hair and cause your hair to puff up.

Wash and go:Summer is the season for wash and gos as they are so easy to do and unlike in winter you have a better chance of your hair actually drying before bedtime. A good rule of thumb for picking a gel for wash and gos is to find one that works well with your leave-ins and moisturizers and is moisturizing. Usually moisturizing gels have glycerin in them so scan the ingredients list before purchasing.

A good deep conditioner:The general rule to prevent summer time frizz is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. The theory behind this is that if your strands have been moisturized sufficiently, then they won’t suck up any more moisture from the atmosphere and swell and create frizz. To start moisturizing from the cleansing stage, invest in a good deep conditioner that is moisturizing and will fix any underlying hair issues and damage that can prevent your hair from being as healthy it can be.

Lots of cheap conditioner:As the temperature increases, we tend to go out and sweat a lot more which can cause our hair to need cleansing sooner than in the winter. Plus, since our hair dries faster, we may find it easier to wash and restyle our hair rather than fight the swelling and frizz the humidity brings. Shampooing too often is a curly crime of the highest degree which is where conditioners come in. Conditioner washing allows most of the dirt and product that is in our hair to be washed away without the drying effect that shampoo causes. The more hair we have, the more conditioner we go through, so save the expensive stuff for winter and special wash days and look out for a sale or stock up on really inexpensive conditioner for co-washing.

Hair Products to Ditch

Following are all the products you need to shelf and hairstyles you should take a break from for the summer months.

Heavy oils and butters: In the winter, it’s often necessary to layer on thick products to fight the harsh dry weather. During the summer, however, the temperature is much milder, and there is a lot more moisture in the atmosphere. Applying the same amount of heavy oils and butters to your hair as you did during the winter may cause your hair to become dull, limp and greasy.

Protective styles: While some women may wish to do protective styles during the winter to reach hair goals, summer is the perfect time to give your hair a break. It is the time to break free from the mundane routine of twist and buns and try the plethora of styles out there that you really wanted to. Wear it big, wild and free now then when winter comes around you can get right back on the protective styling train.

I hope that this helps to take some of the guesswork out of transitioning your hair care routine from winter to summer.

The Fringe

TRANSITION HAIR: fall styles to wear NOW!

Can you believe it?  We're cruising through another incredible summer, but fall's fashions have already been unveiled on catwalks around the world.  We've been seeing some seriously amazing autumn trends that work right now as well.  Update your style with something that will carry your coif courageously into the cooler weather; it doesn't take much!  Read on for some of my favorite transitional trends!

THE FRINGE:

Personally, I'm always a fan of some fabulous fringe.  It's one of the easiest and least committal ways to spruce up your style, and this fall its all about framing that beautiful face of yours.  And be bold!  The most current way to wear fringe is heavy and rounded, as seen on the runways of Marni, Elie Saab, and Kate Spade.  So haute.

Karlie Kloss, Elie Saab 

Kate Spade 

Marni 

Marni 

THE SHORT HAIRCUT:

This cut has been EVERYWHERE lately, and with good reason!  This short and soft crop is so easy to wear, and is universally flattering!  The shape follows the roundness of the head, and can be worn a million and one ways. Talk to your pro about what works best for you.  GORGEOUS!

Long fringe, smoothed texture.

Balmain f/w '12, textured layers.

Piecey fringe, soft volume.

Sharp and polished with fringe.

THE STYLE:

Sleek, slick, and smooth is the name of the styling game next season.  Not looking to rid your self of length?  STYLE IT, my dear! Go for understated glam with glossy locks; works on all lengths from short to long, and can even be incorporated with a ponytail!  With lower humidity on the way, this style is a welcome contrast to the summer's relaxed texture.

Yigal Azrouel fall '12

Rachel Roy fall '12

Christian Dior 

Keep soaking up the rest of the summer season, sweethearts.

But as always, lets keep looking forward!  

Promise I'll lead you in the right direction.  Come see me soon, and bring your ideas for updating your look!  

Stay gorgeous,

xoxo

Beautyqueen

Miinto.com Your Favorite Fashion Shop

I would like to talk about a company called Miinto. I had recently been contacted by their marketing manager (He loved my blogging).


 I researched the company, and seeing as I love to wear stylist and comfortable clothing, I looked them up. I recently learned from the marketing manager that Miinto.com likes to keep their networking between them and other small or independent businesses/companies. They seem very independent themselves! 

I always get people's attention at the salon where I work, and I know that if i ever wore the clothes that are from Miinto, that I know they would sure as hell get a lot of  business! 


I appreciate that they want to work with other small or independent businesses/companies because where I work, there is only one Salon Heaven & Spa, and clients feel special when they come in, it's almost as if a light switch has gone off and they become happier, more relaxed, and ready to get beautified!


Miinto.com uses brands such as Michael Kors, Gucci, True Religion, Converse (which I die for!), Tommy Bahamas, 7 For All Mankind, Diesel, and Nike.


Here is their link! 
Miinto






I strongly ask you to visit Miinto.com for your shopping!


A little background:

The Miinto Group, LTD is an international web-based fashion retailingcompany established in 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark by two Danishentrepreneurs, Konrad Kierklo and Mike Radoor.^[2] The company is specialized in the high quality clothing and accessories retailing for men, women and children. After establishing themselves in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Miinto entered the United States market in 2011.^[3] Internationally, Miinto includes over 1,000 stores, offering 90,000 products.^[4]

Miinto Group was founded following the huge success of online food ordering service called Just-Eat, founded in 2000 also in Denmark,^[6] where the original concept was first invented and developed by two separate groups simultaneously; Just-Eat led by Christian Frismodt and FoodZoom led by Jesper Buch.^[7] Upon discovering they were working on the same idea, and due to Denmark having a fairly small consumer base due to its size, the two companies merged, adopting FoodZoom’s ordering process whilst maintaining Just-Eat’s name and logo.

Nine years later, men behind Just-Eat decided to use the same concept, but now on clothing thus paving the way for establishment of Miinto^[8]. In the following years, Miinto will spread to the fashion marketplace of some Western Europe's countries, as well as in the United States. Miinto is currently the largest Danish online clothing store^[9].

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Best-Selling Summer Beauty Products

Summer Beauty Products 2012
clients are lounging by the pool or taking their families to barbeque parties

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque 8.5oz $18.48 is the best-selling hair masque. Use of the hair treatment promises hair that is soft, smooth, and strengthened. It contains nourishing ingredients that moisturize dry, damaged hair. People are lounging by the pool or taking their families to barbeque parties, they want hair to look healthy and shiny, this masque is deeply nourishing and protects hair color from sun damage.

All the sun protection tools for summer is ready to take with you in this handy tote. City & Sand Sunscreen Travel Tote is an all-in-one value set with the sun protection essential for face, body and lips. The beauty products are featured in a reusable, white terrycloth travel zipper tote and include an SPF 30+ Mint Fusion Lip Balm, an SPF 30+ City Sunscreen Serum for Travel, an SPF 40 Antioxidant Infused Sunscreen Day Cream, and an SPF 30+ Everyday UV Lotion for Face and Body. The lotions and creams deliver anti-aging and skin-restorative benefits using high SPF barriers and antioxidants.

Clarasonic Mia Skin Cleansing System $118.51 gently removes embedded dirt and oil, helpping to achieve clear and smooth skin. The gentle vibrating brush heads massage away impurities and preparing skin for absorption of face creams and moisturizers. The Mia is a one-speed sonic cleansing system and more affordable than other Clarisonic models making it perfect for travel. The model includes one sensitive brush head, an international travel charger, and a one ounce gentle cleanser.

Bosley Healthy Hair Vitality Supplement for Women 60 Count $27.00 a nutritional supplement for women promotes the growth of hair and overall health of skin and nails. Clients hold the Bosley supplements in high regard due to their effectiveness in providing nutrients for the health of hair. The Bosley supplements revitalize fine or thinning hair. People do notice a difference in the thickness of hair strands, and their nails are growing faster and some stated their skin is smoother.

Rapideye Eyelash Enhancing Serum $29.45 is a best-selling eyelash enhancing serum. Its popularity an eyelash growth product has made it a best-selling item year round. The beauty consultants state the eyelash enhancer's ingredients nourish eyelashes and eyebrows, promoting re-growth in sparse areas of hair. The serum delivers vitamins, essential proteins, and moisturizers. Clients notice its effectiveness after a month of use. This product is unbelievable!

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THE BEAUTY OF CARROT OIL

You have read it right. We mainly use carrot for preparing our meals but do you know that it could also be a good anti aging treatment?

Carrot Essential oil is often a golden colored extract from carrots along with extraordinary skin safety and soothing benefits taken from good quantities of oil soluble carotenoids that it consists of. Carotenoids are a type associated with easily assimilated antioxidants that are present in the variety of fruits and veggies but is plentiful in carrots.

Antioxidants safeguard human cells from damaging free-radical damages. Free-radicals are stray oxygen molecules that attack healthy cell walls and respond along with polyunsaturated fats to create a chain reaction associated with unlimited free-radical regeneration.

Free-radicals are developed by a broad range associated with topographical contaminants, including UVR. If left unchecked by antioxidants, free-radicals harm each the structure and also purpose involving cell membranes, ending in premature aging, cancer and also an array involving degenerative disorders.

Carrot seed essential oil is one on the most reviving and also regenerating natural oils which could be utilized in skincare and also assists to improve the tone, since it helps to remove toxic build-up inside the pores and skin as well as eliminates excess water in the tissue.

Carrot Oil is rich in beta-carotene as well as vitamins B, C, D and also E and is most helpful like a skin rejuvenator and extremely effective for dry and aging skin. It further consists of daucol, alpha-pinene, geraniol and geranyl acetate.

The main chemical components involving carrot seed essential oil are acetic, pinene, carotol, asorone, limonene and bisabolene. It boosts the tone on the skin color, due to its healing impact on red blood cells, even though toning the skin and also escalating elasticity and firmness.

So let's review:

Benefits
Carrot oil has many benefits for the skin and the hair. This essential oil adds moisture to the hair and promotes growth.Some nutrients found in carrot oil are vitamins A and E which are needed to help seal and prevent split ends.

Using Carrot Oil
Carrot oil can be applied to the scalp and hair ends to help promote hair growth. The oil can be used as a hot oil treatment once monthly or can be applied to hair ends as a moisturizer as often as needed. Carrot oil can make the appearance of the hair look shinier. This essential oil also adds an appealing fragrance.

Caution
Carrot oil should be used sparingly when applied as a moisturizer because it is greasy and will add weight to the hair. To see better hair growth carrot oil should be used consistently.

Come to See Megan at Salon Heaven & Spa to get a carrot oil treatment!