Why the new online scheduler??

 Well , simply because this one is better!  It is much easier  for clients to use. Now you will set up an account  (its free & not a scam)  and you will only have to sign in to check out when all of your appointments are scheduled. If you bookmark this page - the scheduler will be at the top of this page to book your appointments from. Also the link will be at the bottom of all my emails . It is so much easier to set up, cancel & reschedule your appointments now.   Also you can book on Facebook. Yes, you can  still call me  to  book an appointment  too. Please feel free to leave comments below or on Facebook & let me know what you think!  See you soon -Tami

Fall Update...

 First thing you may notice  when you walk in the  door at the salon is a new desk.. I have been needing to have my own little area for a while now &  it is  really nice to have all my stuff in one area. And  the  art over my desk is a oil pastel my mother did in high school that Marty recently had  framed for me.

       Online booking

You may notice that you need to enter your address as well as phone and emails now. This  is so I have  your CURRENT   address.  Also Remember that what ever  email address you put down  will be the  one your reminders go to 24 hours before. So if you never check your home address, you may want to use your work email instead.

Here is the link you can save as a bookmark in your favorites :http://colorworkshair.genbook.com/?bookingSourceId=1

      When you are booking an appointment online, all you need to do is first pick the service you  are wanting to have done, and  then choose one of the times the program gives you. YOU  DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IT TAKES - the program figures that out.

      If you make a mistake and choose the wrong category  , I will go in and change it to the correct one (I get an alert that you booked).  IF  I do not have enough time   available then I will contact you  and let you know what your other options are.

      If you DO NOT get a confirmation letter  within a few minutes of booking- You did not actually finish the booking and  don’t actually  have an appointment.

       If you are  wanting to make a change like  "how about this time more red…" ect - Please let me know  in advance by contacting me before booking your appointment.  I generally need more time  and possibly a product that I  don’t always have on hand to make   the change you are hoping for. 

         Another  topic that is  frequently   asked of me is  "Why bother washing my hair if you are going to do it anyway…?"

The answer is different for different people. 

If you are only getting a haircut. Then yes I am going to wash it  pretty much right away..

 If you are going to have  your  hair colored  I am most likely NOT going to wash it first.  Most  color   is made to be used on clean dry hair.

 A good thing to  remember is that when covering grey hair , the  more dirt & oil that is on the hair the  harder it is for   the color to do its job .

 So shampoo  your scalp gently on the day of your color.

 Same with foiling, excess oil slows down the  process .

  So if you are having color done - it is best if the hair is clean,  some product is ok, but  the oilier it is, the less gray coverage you may get or the harder it is to get it nice & blonde.

  Also ,  think about it this way , If you wouldn’t want to run your fingers through it -   neither do I  :) 

         While  we are talking about changes this is a good time to tell you that  while doing major changes  like going back and forth between blonde & dark brown CAN be done, Is  it is  not a quick and easy process.  We often see movie stars go from blonde to brown then back to blonde again for their various roles. What you don’t see, is how many hours over often multiple appointments this  takes to have her hair looking great!  Likewise  most of us regular folk don’t have unlimited resources to make these changes. There is a lot of time, skill, and product that goes into these major changes. 

I had a client who was having financial troubles  & thought she would try to color her own hair.  The first time it wasn’t too bad- not great  though. After overlapping the color a few times , the ends  got opaque,  and her grow out looked worse and worse. SOOO she comes to me to say  "FIX IT!!"    After a long process of  removals   it  finally got to a  reasonable shade.   The point is  she ended up spending WAY more on her hair after this fiasco  when all she wanted to do was save money by using a box...

  Just something I wanted you to be aware of ….

 Also , a little (late) note about summer haircare… CONDITION!!!!!!!!

 No , really!  Most people use a daily conditioner on their hair - It moistens and smoothes the cuticle   for the most part.  But come summer time - we abuse  our hair like crazy. Salt water, chlorine ,  wind whipping the hair around on the boat,  SUN.  What about air conditioning?   You know how much it dries out your nose  eyes & skin?  Well- ditto your hair..Do you do extra conditioning  to it ??  Most people don’t  deep condition enough on a regular basis. Wavier hair needs more moisture added because it is usually drier- now  add the summer factors & you have a frizzy mess. Fine hair can get brittle & get more breakage when it doesn’t have enough moisture. There are lots of conditioners at many price points, all  work a bit differently. So   feel free to ask me which  treatment  would be the best for your hair.  So if now, at the end of the season you are noticing your hair is feeling  a little less luxurious - you know why...

NEW PRODUCTS ALERT!!!!

 Pureology has come out with  two new conditioners. First is Hydrate Light.  The name pretty much says it all . It is  lighter than the regular Hydrate conditioner but more moisturizing than the  Volume conditioner…This daily conditioner

delivers natural extracts of jojoba and shea butters to weightlessly moisturize and restore suppleness without weighing hair down.

 Second is HYDRATE HYDRAWHIP

Deeply replenish fine hair while keeping color vibrant. This luxurious soufflé, with avocado, jojoba, shea and mango butters, weightlessly moisturizes and restores suppleness without weighing hair down. Formulated with organic botanicals of green tea,

rosemary and sage to enhance conditioning and shine.

 OCTOBER  special is:  the Super Smooth client kit with  a really nice complementary brush  Selling for $54 - which is $5  than buying the two products separately . Get them while they last.

Rebellious, unruly hair?  

Pureology has  two new products, SuperSmooth RelaxingSerum and SmoothingCream,• SuperSmooth RelaxingSerum: CONTROL FLYAWAYS.

  Lightweight serum smoothes flyaways and unruly hair as you blowdry and intensifies natural shine while protecting color vibrancy.

SmoothingCream: CONTROL VOLUME.  Deep nourishing styling cream that helps control frizz and unruly volume and intensifies natural shine while protecting color vibrancy.

                  There  is also a couple changes to the styling line up … A couple products are discontinued :  One of which is the Styling lotion  Not sure if they  are being repackaged or revamped, but I am told there are replacements on the way. November will bring us new products!

Fortifying Heat Spray-

Pureology Colour Stylist Fortifying Heat Spray is a thermal protective spray that primes the hair for heat styling. This heat spray protects hair up to 400 degrees and gives a mild hold. You can use it as a foundation primer or give back life to 2nd day hair. 

 It also protects against harmful environmental hazards, resulting in ultimately healthier hair. 

Antisplit Blow dry-

It smooths hair with added slip for easy blowdrying A lightweight , humidity resistant cream  with  concentrated lipids  smooths hair with added slip for easy blowdrying. Strengthens and protects hair. This anti-static formula delivers style support while maintaining shine and manageability. Provides color treated hair with an effortless blow dry while giving a mild hold. 

Strengthening Control-

 Zero water fast drying , micro fine spray provides flexible styling control.  Pureology Color Stylist Strengthening Control gives a medium hold without the build up. You may also use before heat styling for extra thermal protection.  No residue & flaking even after repeated applications.

Nourishing Nectar-

This lightweight  Sculpting Gel  with Keravis fortifies hair and protects hair color. It strengthens color treated hair internally increasing suppleness and externally smoothing the cuticle. Protects hair from environmental elements, including harmful UV rays, resulting in a beautiful finish. 

And in December…. a MOUSSE- Silk Bodifier-

  A creamy mousse that adds maximum volume and unparalleled shine. This silk mousse calms and tames color treated hair, making it more manageable and controllable. 

This is all for now , thank you for taking the time to read, what is not an easy job for me to write all this up for you !