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17 November 2017 In Color Education honoring the craft of hairdressing
Fall color and beyond the beachy waves!
David’s latest fall photo shoot is all about enhancing what you have, not changing it! Very natural, with no grow out.
Color technique: Balayage.
Products:
Crown scalp scrub with Sunset Boulevard shampoo and conditioner.
One prep spray to comb through followed by Aircraft for blowdrying.
Death Valley dry shampoo at the root on dry hair for volume.
Styling technique: Flat iron pushing the hair upward and bending while tapping to create a finger wave pattern.
05 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Summer Shoot
Although it seems like summer is winding down and we may find ourselves longing for fall fashion, us San Diegans know that summer is here to stay through November. So, how do we transition from summer to San Diego fall? Change your hair! The LOB (long bob) is not going anywhere anytime soon. Let us take you from “Beachy Waves” to “Beachy Chic.” We love the look and how it expresses a modern and effortless style.
Photography: Sarah Layne Photography
MUA: Makeup by Monica Higdon
Clothing/Accessories: Vocabulary Boutique
Hair/Styling: Tina Valencia
24 March 2017 In Education Hair honoring the craft of hairdressing Inspiration Lifestyle Products Salon Style
3 Different takes on the top knot or how you should wear your hair for spring.
If you have long hair and you’ve been wearing the top knot, we have 3 alternatives to keep you ahead of the hair game. After watching most the shows at New York Fashion Week, I was most inspired by the Anna Sui show with the “Minnie-Mouse” buns. It showcased a half up-half down, cute yet edgy style. Longing to recreate this look in a shoot with our newly launched R+Co products, I’m blown away by what I find in my inbox a week later. Low and behold, it’s an email from R+Co describing Garren’s look for the Anna Sui Show and how to recreate it!
Look 2 is inspired by Givenchy’s spring add campaign, featuring a side/top knot. It’s a perfect combination of sleek meets messy. This look literally took me 30 seconds to create. If you’re an expert at the top knot, simply move it to the side a bit, allowing the ends to spray out.
Look 3 is one of my favorites and a classic. The low, side bun is chic and its simplicity allows for you to take a day off from styling without looking like you took the day off from styling.
The key to all 3 styles is to make sure your hair is not squeaky clean. If it is or still has that freshly washed slip to it, add dry shampoo to the roots and a texturizing spray to the mids and ends for just enough grit to get those bobbi pins to stay put. Our go to products are R+Co’s Death Valley Dry Shampoo and Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray.
photography David Valencia
hair Tina Valencia @vcollectivesd
model Kali Passiglia @inspadesblog
styling Cecelia Church @vocabularyboutique
19 February 2017 In Education Inspiration Lifestyle Studio Style
06 February 2017 In Uncategorized
Introducing our newest stylists
Introducing our newest stylists, Skylae Johnson, Omar Coronado and Kayli Singer. When our long time friend and trusted industry leader recommended Skylae to us, of course we said, “yes!” Omar went to cosmetology school with Tina, so that was a no-brainer since they go way back when… And we met Kayli when she was a Goldwell color educator. And of course, our beloved barber/cosmetologist in the house, Christopher. Not only are they all fantastic stylists, but they’re also fantastic people who LOVE what they do!
