9 Reasons You Should Get A Hair Gloss Treatment

1. A gloss will repair any summer damage you have. Spent a little too much time in the sun and chlorine this summer? you should get a gloss. It actually repairs your hair and undo all that damage, so you'll feel a lot better. The gloss will return texture and deep condition your strands for ultimate silkiness and shine.
2. It's not as harsh or permanent as regular hair color.  A gloss is very acidic and closes the hair and the cuticle real tight. The result is a very smooth surface texture that will reflect a lot more light and have a much softer feel to it.  On the other hand, regular color contains ammonia, which opens up the hair cuticle and deposits color into it, therefore damaging the hair.
3. A gloss provides translucent color and intense conditioning. A gloss will work with the

variation of tone that you hair naturally has, allowing for a more subdued shade. If you have gray hair and if you put a gloss on, it will have a very tonal effect as opposed to being one solid opaque color,  It also automatically makes your hair super shiny and smooth. It will even reduce a little bit of frizz, and overall, your hair feels like you had a conditioning treatment and color done at once,
4. It can help tone down highlights If your highlights end up looking a little too brassy,  we recommend getting a gloss treatment right after to tone down the color. After every color in my salon, I finish the treatment with a gloss to lock the color in and to make sure that the tone is the exact shade that I want it to be.
5. You don't have to change your natural hair color to get the benefits of a gloss. There's such thing as a clear gloss, which is essentially a powerhouse of a conditioning treatment for your strands. All you'd be doing is lowering the pH level of your hair and imparting extreme conditioning properties.
6. It's a no-commitment change.  The best thing about it is there's no commitment to it and it's going to fade on its own (within six weeks). And if you want to change your hair, it doesn't interfere with any type of chemical change you want to do in the future.


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why is my hair brassy? Achieving The Perfect Blonde

Your Nature

Let me get to the point, the darker your hair is, the darker the red pigment is underneath your hair. Also,  if you have brown hair,  you have orange pigment in your hair and finally even if you are a dirty blonde you may have some traces of yellow orange underneath. Unless you were totally  blonde until the age of fourteen, you have some level of red inside your hair. The hairdresser didn't put it in your hair, nature did.
When we began coloring our hair in any level that is lighter than out own, we run the risk of exposing that red or orange pigment that we refer to as brassy.  For those of you doing at home color, let me tell you I don't care what the box says,  it is simply impossible to go from brown to blonde in one process without having warm tones come up , your hair will be brassy.

Correction by Monica Ponce

                                       

What can be done

Burnett to blonde by Monica Ponce

The first option is to stay with in two levels of your natural color, but if nature placed you too far away from your desire color then more can be done. Nowadays hair color can be lifted in one process and with the right formulation it can give you beautiful warm tones, not brassy but warm. If however you are set in more neutral or ash results then a double process is require and sometimes a triple process.  If you are a medium to light brown then a high lift color can be use follow by a toning color to control any unwanted pigment. If you are darker that a medium brown the a lightening process (bleach) has to be use follow by a toner or gloss to seal the cuticle. Depending on the look you want to achieve and your natural color you may need a base color, highlights and toner.                                              

That shade of blonde

Warm colors can be beautiful and not brassy, Jennifer Aniston and Jenifer Lopez both have warm shades of blonde.

Natural and Ash blonde shades have a violet or green undertone. Cameron Diaz has more natural ash pale blonde.

If you saw Kim Kardashian attempt to blonde, then you can see how difficult it is to get rid of all warm tones.   We can see clearly the warm tones when she started going blonde and also how towards the end, as she was getting lighter her hair was beginning to show the damages in frizziness which is probably the reason she went back to dark.

Things to consider 

 If you do other chemical treatments such as straighteners or perms, high-lift colors may not be an option for you.
A professional hairstylist should be able to identify the possibilities and options for your hair.
Achieving the desire shade of blonde can be a lengthy and costly process.
Some medication including blood pressure medication, cholesterol medication and some antidepressant and birth control may interfere with your hair color. Do a clarifying shampoo before coloring and once a week. Tell your stylist.
High levels of mineral on in your water may add unwanted brassy tones. Use a water filter.
Avoid any other chemical treatment, use professional products and limit the use of hot tools to maintain your hair in good conditions.
Finally, choose an experience colorist and listen to her suggestions.


Monica Ponce
Muse The Salon
(813) 258-2558

How to find the right stylist

Looking for the right hair stylist can seem like a never-ending story and it can be a traumatic one for many. Through my years as a stylist I have seen many cases in which a client will sit in my chair terrified because of previously bad experiences. It then becomes my goal not only to give them the best possible service but also to help the reprogram their mind so that they can enjoy their time in the salon.



Going to see your hair dresser should not be a fearful or questionable experience, this is a time in which your hair and your confidence should be enhance. Your stylist must be willing to listen to your requests and answer any questions you may have. To help you find a stylist who will suit your needs try this tips:

• Ask

Find someone with a hair style that you admire and a ask them the name of their beauty salon and stylist. Most people will be eager to tell you, whether the experience was good or bad. Ask also how long they been seeing their hair dresser, how consistent the experience has been and if they would recommend it to a friend.

When I began doing hair most of my clientele was build on referral, this fuel me to want to become better and better to exceed my clients expectation. - You can also find reviews of beauty salon in the Internet, Merchant circle and City Search are a great tool. Do your homework.

• Research their level of education

Yes, this is very important, like any other field, school will only gives you the basics, a great hair dresser must be willing to invest in his/her ongoing education, he must be willing to keep up with the beauty industry and at the same time share that knowledge with his/her clients.

• Schedule for a consultation

Any great hair dresser should always schedule enough time to do a full consultation with a first time client. Even if the client just wants a trim, the consultation should cover any aspects and concerns regarding your hair.

• Budget

this is an area of concern to us all; make sure that you pick a salon and
price structure that you are comfortable with, so you are able to maintain your hair on a regular basis

• Location

It is easier to maintain a look if you can get into and out of the location with ease and in relatively good time.

• Atmosphere

Not all of us are comfortable in every surrounding. Pick your salon carefully as you will have to spend a lot of time there and you should be happy with your investment and at ease enough not to feel rush or uncomfortable.

• Service Quality

This encompasses a variety of issues. Do trust your stylist but remember that you are the customer and you are in charge of you look ultimately; communicate effectively, don't be shy.

• Experience

Remember years, in most cases, do count. You want to pick a well- established brand and company. Someone who has preferably been in the industry for over 5 years at the least. There are exceptions of course, if a stylist has been doing hair for under five years the she/he should have completed at least a year of training under a master stylist. Do not be afraid to inquire about background education and such.


Finally after you do find the right salon and stylist, enjoy your time in the salon, trust her judgment, be loyal and have fun.



M.Ponce

Keeping your color beautiful

Time for something new and appealing! One of the easiest and quickest changes to your personal appearance that you can make is a new hair color. Why not take advantage of a prominent feature and revitalize your hair with new coloring that provides a new and dashing look to set you apart from the rest of the crowd. A new shade of hair color can provide a bold and fresh look that has everyone doing a double take, and saying, Who is that beautiful woman?


Remember that in order to look beautiful, a little bit of effort is required. Otherwise, the beast will emerge. No one, or at least no one in the mainstream of things, wants to parade around with orange hair. Several strategies may help you with your selection of hair color. A natural look means a natural beauty so be sure to do your homework before opening the bottle with the magical potion.
Whichever change in hair color, it is probably best to visit a professional rather than do it yourself. Remember to talk in details during your hair color consultation, use pictures if necessary.

Now that your hair is colored, here are some tips to keep it beautiful.


•Be sure and buy specifically formulated shampoo and conditioner that will help rather than harm your color treated hair.

•Remember that daily conditioning is not simply to make your hair more manageable, but also to revitalize the shine and beauty of your hair.

•Avoid chlorine by avoiding pools.

•Keep exposure to the sun to a minimum, since it can cause the coloring to become dull and less vibrant.

•Nothing lasts forever and hair color is no exception, so enjoy what you have. Play a little and have fun! For your free color consultation call 813-258-2558

7 Tips for Good Hair in a Bad Economy

1.Regular haircuts prevent breakage, split ends and other damage. If you can’t afford the top stylist you regularly see, book an appointment with a junior person he or she has trained.


2.Don’t be shy about asking for discounts or special offers. Be sure you’re on your salon’s mailing list so you know when promotions become available.

3.If you feel strongly about coloring your hair, choose a shade no more than two shades lighter or darker than your natural color. Or choose a demi-permanent color that blends the gray and makes it less noticeable. Either will reduce the appearance of re-growth and buy you more time between salon visits.

4.If your hair is dry or damaged, olive oil is a great at-home conditioner. Apply for 15 minutes before shampooing once a week or once a month, depending on the condition of your hair.

5.Using a lot of mousse, gel and other products can make your hair dull. After washing your hair, apply apple cider vinegar (it won’t leave an odor when it dries) and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing. This removes all of the residue from your hair, closes the cuticles, and balances the pH.

6.If you absolutely can’t afford to get your hair cut, spend a few dollars on headbands, combs, or barrettes to keep the hair off your face. This will look much neater and stylish.

7.Another option if you can’t allocate the money for a haircut is to volunteer at a salon that offers training classes for staff. They always need models and the stylists always work under the supervision of a master stylist. It may seem risky, but you’ll always be consulted before the cut is done and someone will be there to fix things if it’s not what you want.