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<![CDATA[Hair by Jacki - Blog]]>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:30:09 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Highlight and Lowlight Blonde Hair in One Step without Bleach]]>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:51:48 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/grandma-phoenix-red-hair-transformation

]]><![CDATA[SHAMPOO FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR, AND MORE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HAIR COLOR LAST]]>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:45:33 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/shampoo-for-color-treated-hair-and-more-ways-to-make-your-hair-color-last

You never met a hair color you didn’t love. You’ve done balayage, burgundy, rose gold and unicorn hair color. But what you don’t love is after investing time and money, your hair color doesn’t seem to last. There’s no denying that hair color does fade over time. But it’s also possible to stretch out the life of your hair color with certain strategies. Here are 10 ways to make your hair color last longer.

1. Tone it With Color Balancing Shampoos and Conditioners
Fading is one problem we face with our hair color. Yellowing or brassiness can be another. Now you can adjust the tone of your hair periodically at home. Use a purple shampoo to eliminate yellowing if your hair is blonde or silver. Use a blue-violet shampoo to deposit pigments that will banish brassiness in your dark blonde and light brown highlights. Your pristine hair color will look better, longer.

2. Use a Shampoo For Colored Hair
Shampooing your color treated hair is unavoidable, but it’s also the number one thing that causes your hair color to fade. The solution? Pick a gentle shampoo that’s made for color-treated hair. Look for formulas that are free of sulfates and salts—both of which can strip away hair color before its time. It should also be low pH, paraben-free, and moisturizing shampoo. Using a color protecting or color safe shampoo will help your hair color go the distance.

3. Shampoo Less Often
See above. Since shampooing leads to premature color fading, it makes sense that shampooing less frequently prolongs the life of your hair color. Fortunately, you have a few options aside from sporting dirty hair. You can stretch the period between shampoos with a dry shampoo, which will absorb oil and debris and freshen up your hair overall. Or, you could switch out your regular shampoo with a cleansing conditioner that’s low in detergents and free of sulfates, silicones and parabens. It will cleanse your hair and hair color gently.

4. Moisturize Hair More
Dry hair is the enemy of hair color. If your hair is dry, it’s probably damaged. If your hair is damaged, it means the hair structure is out of alignment, which prevents the hair color from remaining within the hair shaft. Instead, the disrupted outer layer allows the hair dye molecules to slip away more easily every time you shampoo your hair. So moisturize your hair like crazy. Use a rich conditioner designed for color treated hair every time you shampoo. Indulge your thirsty hair with a big drink by using deep-conditioning hair masks for color-treated hair once or twice a week. You can even create a nighttime moisturizing hair treatment by working a hair treatment oil through your hair and securing it in a high topknot before bed.

5. Hair Glaze It
A semi-permanent or demi-permanent hair glaze will help seal in your hair color, and at the same time, produce amazing hair shine. You can opt for a color glaze that will amplify or tone your hair color, or a clear hair glaze that will simply protect your hair. Hair glazes wash out after six or eight shampoos, so you should re-glaze every time you’re in the salon for a hair color touchup.

6. Turn Down the Heat on Hair
Thermal styling tools like blow dryers and hair styling irons open up the cuticle of your hair shaft, and when they do, bye-bye hair color. The hotter the hair tool, the faster your hair color may fade. If you have fine hair, your thermal tools should be set at a lower temperature regardless of whether you color your hair, and if you do color your hair, it’s a must. Thicker hair requires more heat from a hot tool, but try to keep the temperature as low as you can to achieve your blowout, curling or smoothing hair goals.

7, Try Heatless Hairstyles
To really give your hair color a break, skip the hair dryers and hair irons altogether. Your hair color will thank you, and so will the planet. Luckily, heatless hairstyles are all the rage right now. Simply apply a heatless hair styling cream to your damp hair, wind it into a bun, or into a few buns if your hair is thick, let it dry and bam! Beautiful, soft beach waves without heat.

8. Stay Out of the Pool
Chlorine and other pool chemicals are also major buzzkills for hair color. It only takes one dip that turns your hair green for a blonde to stay out of the water forever! If you are committed to the benefits of regular laps (we know, it’s great cardio) take preventive measures. Before you dive in, first saturate your hair with water. This will prevent hair strands from soaking up the chlorine-laden pool water. Next, coat your hair with a thick hair serum, hair treatment oil or conditioning hair mask. Then cover it with a latex or silicone swim cap. Finally, when you’re done swimming, head directly to the shower and shampoo and condition your hair to remove any chlorine that may have attached itself to your hair.
9. Use a Color Protector Hair SprayAnother way to prevent color-treated hair from losing its luster is to apply a leave-in, shine-enhancing spray to damp hair before styling. It willpolish and illuminate your hair color. If your hair texture is thick or coarse, add more hair spray once you’ve styled your hair.

]]><![CDATA[How to get Icy Silver Hair]]>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/happy-new-year-to-you-and-your-family

]]><![CDATA[COLOR OF THE WEEK]]>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/color-of-the-week

This week I’ve chosen a beautiful creative color to talk about called magenta ombre. This is an amazing color. Leaving your roots natural (a medium to dark brown) and blended a magenta red into the ends. The magenta lightens the hair at the same time as coloring it so that means there is no need for bleach! Perfect for keeping your hair in great condition, or on hair that is a little more fragile and you don’t want to bleach it. As you can see it turns out pretty vibrant even on quite dark hair. It is also fairly well lasting. Being an ombre (where the color is only on the mid lengths and ends), this look suits almost everybody!

Maintenance:
NO ROOTS! Yay! However, being a vibrant color, it does fade on the ends after a couple of weeks. You can either come in for a toner and brighten it back up or a better and cheaper option is using Evo Fabuloso in Red, used once a week it will brighten it back up again.

You will need a salon shampoo & conditioner so the color isn’t stripped out in the wash (reds always fade faster anyway so you don’t need to help this along with a supermarket shampoo). Also a heat protection like Davines All In One Milk will be amazing. It does everything (hence the name) but most importantly protects from heated tools and UV rays…the number one hair colour stripper!

Who will it suit?
This color is pretty versatile as the majority is mostly away from your face with the bright bits being down the end of the hair. Being a pink based color it might not be great for someone who has very flushed cheeks but those with just rosy cheeks can get away with it. It also looks great if you have pale skin. It is perfect if you have GREEN or BLUE eyes as it really makes them ‘pop’ (brings out the color).

What to wear?
This probably wouldn’t be the best color or you if you wear a lot of reds or oranges as the color will clash, and not in a good way! Having said that, if you really love this color because the color is down the ends, you can always get around it by wearing your hair up in a cute bun so your hair isn’t near your clothing. As with eye color, this color looks great on blue or green or any darker colored clothing.

Magenta Ombre pricing start at $150

]]><![CDATA[I'm heartbroken]]>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:24:35 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/im-getting-interviewedI'm so sad at tonight's events. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families.

]]><![CDATA[TRANSITIONING IDEAS]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:21:39 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/6682770TRANSITIONING TO GRAY HAIR AFTER YEARS OF TINTING

When a client says these magic words: “I’m Done!” – as in, “I’m done coloring my hair every two to six weeks (and never really liking the results anyway!)” -I know she is ready to transition. More and more women these days are deciding to go natural and embrace, and even enhance, their gray hair. I see women in their early thirties with very few gray hairs to older women with completely white hair, and every combination in between, come in and say, “I’m Done!”

After making the decision, however, many find it frustrating and challenging to wait up to two years, depending on the length of the hair, for the gray to completely grow in. I get it; the in-between stage of half-gray and half-tinted is not a flattering look. But cutting the hair short does not have to be an option!

Transitioning to gray hair does not have to be a long, drawn-out process with ugly or unwanted color. I can transition you in one to three visits depending on the lightness or darkness of your existing color. Each time you leave my studio, your hair will be beautiful and more natural-looking with platinum, silver, or white strands. And if it does take two to three visits for the transition, the visits are months apart, allowing your hair to grow and blend before I may need to adjust it further.

All I need is one month of growth to start the transition (longer is great but not necessary), enough to see your natural gray pattern. After determining the amount of white verses dark hair, and where it is on the head, I will follow that pattern by applying an appropriate amount of white strands to the length of the hair, creating a balance of light and dark so the hair will grow in without a line of demarcation. If you’ve been coloring your hair light brown or dark blonde the transition can be accomplished in just one visit!

Whatever time it takes for your hair to grow in fully, your journey will be pleasurable and easy, and you will love every stage. Every client I have helped transition has been amazed and thrilled with the results!

“Are You Done?”

COOL TONES

White, silver, and platinum used to be considered hair color tones worn only by grandmothers. Not anymore! Today these tones are very much in style, and work great on all age groups. White, silver, platinum, and pewter – or “cool” tones – are all rich, modern, high fashion tones that complement almost every color wardrobe. Silver and platinum jewelry looks young, bright and fresh on nearly everyone, so why not hair color? In fact, as our hair starts to gray, our skin tones change as well, allowing these shades to complement the complexion rather than contrast with it. However, graying hair is not limited to people over forty or fifty, it’s also experienced by young adults in their teens and twenties, and, with the right treatment, can look gorgeous on anyone.

Cooler tones work best when blended with or used to enhance existing gray. To achieve this, I can do anything from adding just a few strands of platinum or silver to enhance your existing gray or silver all the way to giving you a full head of platinum, or any combination in between. Embracing your gray does not have to be boring or aging, but fun, liberating and exciting! If you’ve been covering up those pesky grays and not liking the results, it’s time to rethink your hair color. I can help you transition from flat one-dimensional color to vibrant, cool tones of silver, platinum, white, and pewter, which will ultimately work better for you and your lifestyle.

After I complete your transition, I can help keep your color looking fantastic by giving the hair whatever it needs – a color glaze to eliminate yellow tones and add shine, or adding platinum or silver strands to brighten certain key areas, especially around the face. I can also add dark strands to areas such as the nape and back to create a more dramatic contrast. Whatever it takes to make the hair look beautiful! Everyone I have helped transition has absolutely loved the results!

Are you ready to be “cool”?

]]><![CDATA[American Wave Perm Stylist Las Vegas]]>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:45:08 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/american-wave-perm-stylist-las-vegas

The American Wave System, created by Master Stylist Nick Arrojo, is a new and exclusive wave and texture enhancing system that creates a range of customized hair textures and lengths, from cascading beauty waves to full-blown curls.

“The American Wave was born to create soft, natural-looking waves and curl patterns for today’s style-conscious consumer,” explains Nick. "Clients with all hair types are eligible for the American Wave. The formula lasts for three months and works with many permanent and demi-permanent hair colors.

American Wave is THIO and AMMONIA FREE, positively charged (so it attracts to the hair shaft, rather than repel it), and uses modern ionic technology. It means the product gently seeps into the hair shaft without causing dryness, damage or unpleasant odors while creating a mélange of textures. The system uses a combination of ‘soft tools’ to reduce the stress on the hair, as well as a specialized lotion that reconditions the hair for a smoother cuticle and natural wave movement.

Clients with all hair type are eligible for American Wave. The treatment is not suitable for hair highlighted beyond 25 percent. Accordingly, a consultation is recommended for anyone with lightened hair.

Options:
The American Wave can be customized for a range of hair textures and lengths including:

The Beach Wave: Arrojo stylists like myself, use a vertical drag soft tool technique to marry straight and wavy textures to create beach waves.

Style Support: For clients with fine and/or straight hair, Style Support uses a new spin on soft tool wrapping techniques. It adds volume and texture to hair that lacks life and vitality by creating a resilient consistent wave.

Expanded Curls: For those with curly hair, Texture Specialists use a round soft tool wrapping technique to create buoyant and resilient waves and curls.

]]><![CDATA['Hair Color Melting' Las Vegas.....getting more popular!!]]>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 20:52:29 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/5430843Melting is a technique that blends the highlights with the base color of the hair so you don’t have any harsh lines. it's usually done with 3 or more colors, melting them together very gradually. It doesn’t necessarily have to go only from dark to light, but can be any combination of colors melting together.

Unlike the bold transitional color that ombre brings, and the strategically placed highlights balayage creates, color melting is all about a smoother process that creates a more gradual and natural blending effect. So gradual, in fact, you can't even tell where one color begins and another ends from roots to end.

The difference between this and regular highlights is that you use multiple shades to create the ‘melted’ effect. Instead of creating that ombré look with normal highlights, melting uses an assortment of hues close in tone to create a blurring (or melting) effect. This makes any hair color appear as if it grew naturally out of your scalp. I'm getting many referrals this year using this technique. It's becoming very popular in Las Vegas.
Let's talk more about color melting....Click here

]]><![CDATA[Nightclub Blowouts...5 to 9 pm Friday and Saturday nights]]>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/1963155

Getting past the bouncer's velvet ropes may not be your biggest challenge when going out for an evening of clubbing. While you may have the perfect slinky dress, to-die-for stilettos and sensationally shimmering lip gloss, your hairstyle may be the biggest feat. With a little imagination and a little inspiration, you can sport a winning look that will give you hours of flair for your night on the town. Visit me from 5 to 9 pm on Friday or Saturday early evening for my signature blowout! (average blowout 30 mins)

Get ready to be Blown Away!
I will start out with a luxurious shampoo and conditioning (throw in a scalp massage while you’re at it!). Then I sit down with you for a mini-consult, to understand the look you desire. Then we go to work…using blow dryers (hence the name), brushes, straighteners, and curling irons to shape your hair to perfection.

Why should I get a blowout?
When you’re on the go and don’t have a lot of time or ability to achieve perfectly polished and smooth hair, there is nothing like the convenience of my professional blowout.
Come in between 5- 9 pm Friday or Saturday night
This is also a great opportunity to meet me and discuss your hair. A blowout can be an integral part of getting to know you, your wants and most importantly your expectations on future cuts, style and color.

]]><![CDATA[2017 Spring Hairstyle Trends for Every Face Shape]]>Tue, 02 May 2017 20:07:33 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/2017-spring-hairstyle-trends-for-every-face-shape

The new season is here, and everyone is ready for a change. It’s time for some new clothes, new colors and a new spring hairstyle. But just how much “change” does spring call for? Something subtle or something more drastic? This could depend on the shape of a person’s face.
The four main face shapes are round, long, oval and square, each with their own distinct features. Which face shape looks the best with this year’s styles and trends? Keep reading to find out. This article will highlight some of the trendiest haircuts for 2017 that will go perfect with any face shape. For a new, trendy haircut this season, think messy, think long and think blowouts. Here’s a look forward for the season’s hottest hairstyles this spring.

Round Faces: Flaunt the Forehead
The features of a round face are a rounded chin, slightly outward face curve and wide cheekbones. For women with a round face, consider long layers that help to elongate the face. The forehead is the one of the best facial features on a woman with a round face, so it’s recommended to part the hair down the middle to show it off. Otherwise, go with a shaggy pixie haircut to show off other features, like gorgeous eyes. All it takes is the right haircut and the right volumizing products. Emma Stone, Adele and Jennifer Lawrence all have round faces that can help inspire this year’s look.

Long Faces: The Face of a Queen
This spring think long, like Rapunzel long, or at least Kim Kardashian waist-length long with hair extensions or wigs. A long face is regal, has high cheekbones and is longer than it is wide. Besides super long hair this spring, women with long faces look great with textured bangs and trendy full-fringe haircuts at any length past the chin. Other celebrities with long faces include Victoria Beckham, Meryl Streep and Courtney Cox.

Oval Faces: Anything Goes
The oval face is versatile and can try out haircuts like most people try on clothes. The features of an oval face shape include a slighter wider forehead than the chin, which is typically soft and curved. Think Oprah Winfrey, Tina Fey and Salma Hayek. For an oval face, the best 2017 haircut is a textured bob that starts at the chin or a longer, messy bob for a more trendy, modern look.

Square Faces: Fit for a Princess
The best 2017 spring hairstyle for a square face is a feminine cut with loads of volume that is just past the shoulders. Think Princess Kate, Lady Gaga and Natalie Portman. What women with square faces have in common is a face that is as long as it is wide, a minimal curve to the jaw line and the sides of the face are straight. Getting a blowout will make a haircut softer and fuller, while helping to draw attention away from the chin.
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]]><![CDATA[New Year - New Hair - New Look - New You!]]>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 18:51:38 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/new-year-new-hair-new-look-new-you

]]><![CDATA[FINE HAIR SPECIALIST ]]>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:18:20 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/fine-hair-specialist-las-vegasThe Fine-Haired Girl’s Guide
Part 1
(Fine Vs. Thin)

Let’s face it. The hardest part about finding a new hairdresser is finding someone who just gets it. They understand your frustrations about how your hair has to be cut a certain way or else it won’t lay perfectly. The way your cowlick always seems to render your bangs unbearable. The texture and how it always seems to frizz up, flyaway or fall down after two minutes. That gift of really understanding your hair’s tendencies and abilities is priceless when it comes to finding a good hairdresser… and it’s often the difference between whether you leave loving your hair or whether you need a good cry after an appointment.
My hair is fine and thin, so you could say I specialize in that hair type. I know what it’s like first thing in the morning, how it responds to all different types of products and I know exactly what it will do in any climate. I know my hair type inside and out and there are no surprises when it come to taming, teasing and tailoring it on anyone. I want every woman to know what works best for her strands so that she can embrace her style with confidence and ease and unfortunately, there hasn’t been a whole lot of help for myself and my fine-haired friends.
So here’s the first part of two meant to help you better understand your hair. Fine-haired girls, this is for you!

What is “Fine Hair” Exactly?
The term “fine” refers to the thickness of one single strand of hair. This is often a confusing situation when I speak to women in the salon. Sometimes a client will have a ton of hairs on their head and have fine hair and sometimes they will have about four hairs on their head like me.. and have fine hair. It has nothing to do with how many strands you have, but rather how skinny or thick those strands are. A very thick strand of hair would be called “coarse” and a very skinny strand would be called “fine”. And this particular texture of hair, fine, has to be treated properly in order to style well, stay hydrated and embrace thickening products. It’s really important to understand this aspect of your hair before trying to figure anything else out.

Why Do I Have Fine Hair? Is There a Cure?
I’ve seen some women in my chair who swear they used to have “thick” hair and now have fine hair. I never argue because for one, I never saw their hair before so I genuinely don’t know and two, it’s really not that important what their hair was like twenty years ago. I’m concerned about making sure it looks good now and if they’ve become insecure about it, it’s my job to help them embrace and own their hair. As far as my experience goes, however, I’ve never seen coarse hair just turn to fine and I’m not sure if that’s even possible. But that’s how important understanding the makeup of fine hair is. Oftentimes when this happens, it’s not that the thickness of your hair strands have gone down. It’s much more likely (and I’ve seen this several times over) that you’ve lost hair from the hair strand and because you have less hairs on your head, it feels like your texture has changed. That can be really normal in some situations. Sometimes we lose hair simply due to stress or climate change. But other times (as was the case with my hair changing), your hair loss can be a symptom of an underlying medical issue and needs to be checked out. I always encourage women who’ve noticed recent hair loss to check in with a doctor and make sure their immune system and nutritional intake are in good condition. However, even with all of this information, it’s important for you to know that hair doesn’t just go from coarse to fine overnight. If you have fine hair, you’ve most likely had it your whole life and will continue to have it.

There is no “cure” for fine hair, though there are several topical options to help us out. Most of the time I see someone in my chair with fine hair who explains their struggles, I tell them I totally understand because I’m rocking the same hair. The response I get is, “Really?!? Your hair looks so THICK!”. Styling products, darling. And a roundbrush. These are miracle workers for us fine-haired girls. But we’ll get to styling routines later… Basically, my whole point is that while you won’t be able to literally alter the composition of your hair strand and make it coarse, there are plenty of products and treatments out there to help with the appearance.

What Treatments Can I Use To Thicken My Hair?
Remember that there is a difference between “thin” hair and “fine” hair. Sometimes, you have both, but not always. For truly fine hair, you’ll want a topical solution, more of a simple styling product. If your hair isn’t thin and you’re just looking for a great way to plump up your strands for a fuller look, then Full Again by Kevin.Murphy is your new essential. It actually uses little Rayon fabrics that attach to each hair strand and almost like tiny, invisible hooks, they add space between each hair strand, making it appear much fuller. This is just a styling lotion you can apply to damp hair before blow-drying in, but it works wonders for making your hair look and feel more plump and thick.
Another consideration with fine hair is how easily it can break. Because each strand is so skinny, it has a hard time enduring things like heat, climate change and color without breaking and drying out easily. Oftentimes, you will feel like it takes forever to grow out your hair and even when you do, it won’t go past a certain point and keeps breaking. Or those baby hairs around the face always stick out short and never grow out. All of these issues are simply because your hair is fragile.

For fine hair that has a hard time staying strong and not breaking and for hair that is thinning out (when you lose hair from the hair follicle), I always recommend Kevin.Murphy’s Body Mass. It’s important for you to know that I recommend these products because I’ve tried them on my own hair and can attest to how well they work for me. With Body Mass, there are a couple fun features that my hair has loved. First of all, this product uses the latest in eyelash thickening and lengthening technology. It’s the first hair product that I know of using this technology and how it works is by lengthening the growing phase of hair to ensure your hair grows as quickly as possible. It also uses oleanolic acid to strengthen the hair at the root so that it has a better chance of growing long and thick. And perhaps best of all, it helps to reduce DHT, which when found in abundance, can cause baldness or thinning. All you have to do with this spray is spritz it on your scalp and hair after each wash and blow-dry it in or let your hair air-dry.

How Should I Wear My Hair?
Fine hair is in its own category entirely when it comes to how to cut, style and treat. I have learned over the years (through failed haircuts on my own head and trial and error with my clients) what works every time, what is a total fail from the start and small, simple tricks to make your hair the most flattering it can be. I like to say I know what to do because someone tried what not to do on my hair… and I’ve had to grow out several times because of it!

Because fine hair tends to be very naturally wispy, soft and prone to static and breakage, a tailored haircut and style can be perfect. And a not so great haircut can be the worst! For me, it’s all about texture and how to place it for the most appeal. With fine hair, you’ll want more volume, more texture and more body. With longer hair, some very subtle, long layers are the way to go. Even better if you can pull off the angled look with your length a bit shorter in back and longer in front.. it will make your hair appear thicker in front where it tends to break easier. If you have a one-length haircut and want to add some spice without thinning your ends out too much, add a long fringe. You can style it to the side or down the middle, but it will add some style and height without making your ends look scraggly.

Short hair or mid-length hair are probably the most ideal for fine hair, though long can work if you take the time to style it out. With short hair or mid-length hair, you can often add some bodifying mousse or thickening lotion and get some great volume. With longer hair, I would recommend using a larger round brush and going through the whole head to get volume that will last all day. And if you are looking to hold curl on fine hair, you’ll need a texturizing lotion or spray. Go for a beach sea salt spray or just a texture spray, but always use something like this before curling. The grip of the added texture will allow your curl to hold all day long.

Things You Should Love About Fine Hair
I didn’t learn to love my fine hair until I was about 23. It was a long journey of wishing and praying and trying to get my hair to do things that it would never even attempt to look good in. But once I decided to embrace it and learn to get real with myself, I actually fell in love with my hair. Sure, I can’t over-condition or else I’ll look like a greaseball and sure, I might have to rock extensions for certain special occasions, but I take all the bad with the good and at the end of the day, I love my hair.

Think about it, I bet it never takes you more than twenty minutes to style your hair. No hour long blow-drying for us and certainly no “ponytail headaches” from having a mass of hair sitting on our heads all day. And that sleek look that’s so in right now? You know, the look that other women have to spend hours flat-ironing to get? Yeah, that’s called natural for me. So easy! I also love that when I get up in the morning, I have the option of going for a textured look with curl or a roundbrush blowout and either option looks fabulous and takes less than half an hour and a dime size amount of product.
Or being on vacation at the beach? You know exactly what I’m talking about! From the minute my hair hits the humidity and saltwater, each strand plumps up and has this great, sexy texture that I literally won’t get from any bottle of any product. Nothing beats Mother Nature in this context. Instead of having to braid it up or try to tame the frizz like some of my friends, I just get cool, lived in beach waves.
I know there is so much more to fine hair than I can put into this piece, so part two will touch on a few tips and tricks in dealing with your hair. And more importantly, in embracing it to the fullest. I’m a firm believer in first understanding your situation, learning all you can about it and then, embracing and owning it with confidence. So with part two, will finish that up and I hope between both pieces, you have all the tools you need to begin to really love your hair the way it was given to you!

The Fine-Haired Girl’s Guide
Part 2
(Fine Vs. Thin)

Last post, we went through a ton of information on how to deal with, embrace and learn to love your fine hair. This time, we’re diving in a bit deeper. I have so much more to share on fine hair and I want to make sure now that you understand the characteristics of fine hair, you know how to work with it on a daily basis! Enjoy part two of The Fine-Haired Girls Guide!

1. Avoid Tangles & Work Them Out Gently

Not only is this hair type the most prone to tangling, but it’s also the most fragile, so those tangles can cause a lot of unnecessary breakage if you aren’t careful. For best results, comb conditioner through with a wide-tooth comb in the shower before rinsing. Once you’ve rinsed, apply a lightweight leave in conditioner to only your ends and don’t rough up your hair in a towel before combing again; simply blot the moisture out with your towel. And during the day, when you notice those little tangles or static popping up, run a lightweight lotion or oil through your ends to help.

2. Dry Shampoo Is Your Best Friend

Fine hair feels like it gets greasy and oily much quicker than other hair types. And because you have less room for that oil to go, it ends up making your hair look heavy and unwashed very quickly. Meet your new best friend, dry shampoo. I wash my hair every 3-4 days and on my “off” days, I always use dry shampoo at the root. Spray it in and then work it in better with your fingers. It gives instant lift, body and the product soaks up all of the oils you have at your scalp. After finding this routine, I am the queen of day old hair.

3. Treat Wet Hair Like The Delicate Thing It Is

Because of the breakage we’ve talked about, never brush your hair when it’s wet. Always use a comb and be as gentle as possible. Also, be careful not to pull or manipulate your hair too much while it’s wet or damp. My fiance was in a phase for awhile of pulling his hair up into a man-bun while his hair was still wet because he liked the sleekness of a wet look. I kept warning him that he would start seeing breakage around his hairline because those delicate, finer hairs around his face would just break off in his ponytail. Sure enough, after a few weeks, I started seeing the breakage and showed him. I know it might seem like a smaller consideration, but having to grow out those baby hairs around the face takes forever and can alter the way your hair looks on a daily basis.

4. Avoid The “Weather Lady” Haircut

For some reason, when your hair is above the shoulders and fine, everyone wants to cut and style it into what I call “The Weather Lady”. In an effort to get full volume, the well-meaning hairstylist attempts a basic round-brush style based on how she knows to round-brush other hairstyles and textures… and twenty minutes later, you end up with a bubble. Minimal to no volume at the roots and a beveled, bubble shape from the mid-strands down. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been given this style and each time, I end up feeling ten years older than I am. The key for a modern, youthful, straight hairstyle with fine, short hair is to go for volume at the root only and let the rest lay a bit more relaxed. It shouldn’t feel so “done” and “matronly”. To achieve this kind of a look, have your stylist use a mousse or sea salt spray at your roots, rough dry your hair until it’s mostly dry and then, go through with the round-brush concentrating at the root only. Or rough-dry completely and add a few waves with a curling iron and just nix the round-brush completely.

5. Don’t Be Afraid Of The Occasional Clip In

I love my hair, but I also know what it’s not capable of. And I think that is a very crucial step of learning to love it. But in that, I know that when I’m going for a bit more drama and fullness that a good style just won’t do for me, I rock some clip ins. They are so great because you can easily put them in yourself after having a stylist cut them to your current haircut shape, they are just worn for the day and they add instant fullness and length. And sometimes, when I’m heading to a formal event or a night out with my girlfriend’s, it’s fun to switch it up and try something I understand I can’t rock naturally.

6. Think Before You Bleach

When it comes to bleach, you have to go slow and steady. Here, that approach will be the only way to win the race. It’s very easy to have breakage, lose elasticity or to even lose hair from the root from over-processing. With my fine clients, I usually only lift them about two to three levels per bleaching just to make sure their hair is healthy and in tact each time. It’s easy to say, “I don’t care, I just want to be platinum!”, but when that platinum is perfect and you have so much breakage you look like you’re rocking a mullet, it’s not so pretty. Go slow, do deep conditioners in between and enjoy your healthy, bouncy tresses in the meantime!

7. Be Careful With That Conditioner

You can easily overdo it using conditioner on fine hair. When I shower, I literally use a pea sized amount of conditioner and I only work it through what can fit into a ponytail. It’s crucial to only get your conditioner on the ends because too close to the scalp will leave you looking greasy and weighed down all day long. It’s essential to get that moisture from a good conditioner, but just be careful with how much you use!

8. Don’t Overdo It On Hairspray

There is a huge misconception that fine hair won’t hold curl, so in order to get it to do so, you must curl the hair with an iron and then suffocate each hair in hairspray. With this process, you end up with dry, static-y ends and crunchy, over-done curls.. which isn’t a good look on anyone. The best way to get curl to hold is to start from the beginning: Rough-dry a texturing lotion into the hair to give grip and hold, curl up the hair with an iron, set the hair in pins for about 10-15 minutes, then take the pins out and shake your curls out. Don’t put a brush through the hair before curling because you’ll need the extra texture for hold and body. This is the best fool-proof way to get long-lasting, relaxed, modern waves on fine hair. And if you still want to, spritz some spray at the ends, but work from the beginning to ensure you get the best performance!

9. Study Which Bangs Work For You

You can definitely do bangs if you have fine hair, it’s just a matter of know which bangs work for you. As a stylist, depending on face shape, I usually recommend a long fringe or side-swept look that can easily appear much fuller than it truly is. A blunt, front-facing bang can be really flattering as well, but will usually look a bit wispier, so you just have to be prepared for that end result. And also, because fine hair isn’t as heavy, you’ll need quite a bit of hair to weigh down any cowlicks you may have at the hairline. Just know that before going in, so that you aren’t surprised when a hairdresser has to take a bigger section than you realized.

10. Have Some Updo Tricks

While fine hair usually takes less time to style because it doesn’t retain moisture as much as coarser hair, it can still be a pain to have to style it each morning. My go-to move is to have about five upstyles in my repertoire that I can throw my dirty hair up into within five minutes. That way, instead of a messy bun or a sleek ponytail, I have some more intricate, more intentional looking hairstyles that I can rock. If you need ideas, check out my YouTube page or this fun piece I did on HelloGiggles this month.

11. Don’t Shy Away From Backcombing

On an everyday basis, backcombing is just too harsh for fine hair. BUT on those days when you’re needing extra volume in an updo or down style and everything just seems to be flat, backcombing is a must. The key is to use a small-tooth comb in medium sized sections around the crown only and when you actually place the backcombing, use gentle motions to “pad” it close to your scalp. If you want to see me backcombing my own hair, you can check out this video. When you need to take your hairstyle out, I recommend either spraying a leave-in conditioner on the backcombing and gently brushing out or just jumping in the shower and using conditioner to finger it out.

12. Never Let A Hairdresser Over-Texturize

This has always been my biggest issue with getting a great haircut for myself. Yes, there is texturizing needed to get the perfect shape and to distribute weight in the most flattering way. In fact, that’s essential. But sometimes when a stylist is unfamiliar with fine hair, they go to town and texturize the way they would on someone with thicker or coarser hair and all of a sudden, I have holes in my haircut that they accidentally cut out or I look like I’m rocking more of a mullet. The best way to texturize fine hair is to point cut the ends of the layers so that they lay nice and softly without heavy lines. And usually, a little slide cutting from the root and down the sections of the crown from the interior of the haircut. But seriously, that’s usually all you need to get the perfect amount of texture. If you notice your hairdresser going to town with thinning shears or working in one section for a long time, don’t be afraid to say something. Growing out a crappy haircut is much worse than feeling silly for questioning someone’s technique. As long as you come from a place of concern and approach the situation kindly, there should be no issue and you should still get your perfect haircut! For more information on how to ask you hairdresser for exactly what you want, check out this glossary.

13. Plenty Of Fashionable Celebs Have Fine Hair

Olivia Wilde. Cameron Diaz. Angelina Jolie. Gwyneth Paltrow. Jessica Alba. Amy Poehler. Kiera Knightley. All beautiful, talented women known for their successes and all of them rocking fine hair. And I would dare to say that all of them are uniquely stylish from head to toe and on their heads, we’ve seen everything from blunt bobs to loose waves to pixies. Let these fierce ladies be your inspiration if you get bored or upset with your hair and look at photos of them or other celebs with fine hair to get new ideas. And when you are looking for a new style or haircut, look to photos of these celebs who you know have the same hair type. That way, your stylist will be able to get pretty close to the same result for you!

14. Add Dimension Through Lowlights or Highlights

One of the simplest ways to fake fullness in fine hair is to add some dimension through color. When I don’t have some kind of lowlight or highlight in my hair, I feel like my hair is a bit more blah and flat. But just a few key highlights around the face and a couple peeking through the sides and suddenly my hair looks instantly thicker. With fine hair, you have to work smarter and not harder and this is a really, really easy way to do so.

15. Have An Overnight Plan

I love my hair when it’s day old, but I also have to be really picky about how I sleep on it. If I wear it down, I end up with flat, oily, messy hair in the morning and I basically have to wash to look presentable. If I wear my hair up too tight, I end up with breakage around my hairline. But if I sleep with a bit of conditioner on my ends and my hair wrapped up in a very loose, messy bun, I usually end up with a great starting point for the following morning. No static, minimal oil and no weird part lines or messiness. From there, I can either spray some dry shampoo and round-brush the top sections for soft fullness or add some curl with my iron. You can also add in a satin pillowcase to decrease static and dryness.

Thanks for checking out this series and I hope you learned some new tips that you find useful!

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]]><![CDATA[Mobile phone tricks]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:23:42 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/mobile-phone-tricks

Many pages on my site have two columns. If you don't want to hold your phone sideways.........

Tap a column twice to expand
Tap on it again 2 times to retract
Works on pics also
Try it

]]><![CDATA[Baby, Bitcoin and other random thoughts]]>Sun, 29 May 2016 16:07:48 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/baby-bitcoin-and-other-random-thoughts

It’s Sunday morning and I’m working? Yup. I have a new client coming in soon …Color correction… Ouch! She used a supermarket hair color. Good for me I guess.
I came in early to set up and I have some spare time. So here are some random thoughts about my life as a stylist, mother and I am proud to say ….. I recently became a grandmother!

I may work a Sunday or two but Mondays I babysit my grandson all day. His name is Chance and at six months of life he is so adorable. I look forward to my Monday's with him so much. I treasure the time knowing he won’t be so small for very long.

What else?....Oh...

My husband says to me that “we” should “retire” to Mexico and set up a “nice little salon next to the beach”…..Excuse me? Let me get this straight, He gets to retire next to the beach and I keep working?

My son is graduating high school this week and wants to join the Navy. I’m happy but sad at the same time. How the time has flown…

I’m reading my website data from Google. Yes, this is a homemade website. It's not a professional layout but I am getting better. Google analytics claims 68% of the people that hit my site are mobile users. WOW…I don’t know what the national average is but that sure seems high.

Many that visit my studio that come from the website ask about Bitcoin because they notice the Bitcoin icon on the bottom of each page. I’m one of the few in this industry that accept Bitcoin as payment. I’m not really into the cryptocurrency thing but it is fascinating to me to participate in its growth. Most clients that pay me in Bitcoin are tourists visiting Vegas. They come in and they talk about it.... I listen lol….I really should learn more about it. I understand the basics, the blockchain (the digital assets network that host bitcoin) and I’m getting to be a pro at currency exchange. I also keep some just to monitor the wild volatility swings. Like the internet itself, It is definitely a disruptive technology. Is it the future of money? I don’t know but it is cool that there are no transaction fees, none, zero. only a small 1% conversion rate. Much less expensive than credit card and banking fees and I don't have to wait 3-4 days unlike conventional digital currency transactions.

Back to work. My client is here and I gotta run. Work work work..... I'll pretend I'm working on a beach in Mexico lol

]]><![CDATA[Razor cutting your hair]]>Mon, 23 May 2016 17:54:45 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/razor-cutting-your-hairUsing a razor helps to enable more swing and movement in hair styles; a modern, jagged, disheveled line; the ability to redefine the texture of the hair; thinning out thicker textures; short, messy, and undone hair styles; and beautiful soft-shaped layers. When curly hair is cut short, the cuts should be made with the natural curl rather than against it.

.For me, razor cuts versus scissor cuts means different cutting techniques. The hair is held differently and cut using different motions. These techniques require practice to master. The razor can be used for the entire cut, or simply to soften and texturize the hair once it has been initially cut using scissors.

For you, the results are the biggest difference between the two cutting methods. The hairstyles achieved with razor cuts tend to be smoother and softer looking. In many ways the look is more organic, without clearly defined layering or weight lines.

]]><![CDATA[Why not add some asymmetry to your hair?]]>Fri, 13 May 2016 19:54:27 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/why-not-add-some-asymmetry-to-your-hairThis technique of cutting gives diverse shapes as well as off balance to your haircut. It is growing to become one of the most asked for looks for 2016 so far. Don’t miss out on this trend that will give your cut that little bit of edge to set you apart from the rest.

]]><![CDATA[Why a hair consultation?]]>Wed, 04 May 2016 17:53:52 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/-why-a-hair-consultationHaving a consultation is a very important step when visiting any salon, especially when it’s for a DRASTIC cut or complete color change! Here, I list the reasons why I suggest you have a consultation and what you can expect.....

1. It is important for me to look at your hair in its natural state. This will help me see the texture of your hair, if it is dry, oily, fine etc.

2. Speak up! When I ask you about your lifestyle, make sure you speak up and provide me with as much information as possible. It is important that you explain any medication you are taking, if you have any illnesses that affect your hair and if you are allergic to any hair treatments or products.

3. During your consultation, I may suggest a patch test. A patch test is only necessary for color treatments. A patch test is important to ensure your skin does not react with the brand of color I may use on you. A patch test needs to be carried out at least 24-48hrs before your color appointment.

4. Bring along pictures of hairstyles and colors that you like and dislike, this will give me an idea of the type of look you desire.

5. If I have concerns about the condition of your hair or recommend products that will improve your hair…take my advice! My main concern is the health of your hair! Cuts and or color look much better with healthy hair.

A proper consultation is an integral part of getting to know you, your wants and most importantly, your expectations. Call me during the day or text me anytime to set up a free one-on-one consultation.

]]><![CDATA[March 30th, 2016]]>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:01:23 GMThttps://www.hairbyjacki.com/blog/march-30th-2016Your hair matters to me, schedule today.
When you look and feel like number one,
Then my job is fun....

1) Box Color = Unpredictable Results
Let’s face it.
9 times out of 10 your hair color will not look like what you see on the box.
C’mon, did you really think Eva Longoria slapped on some $8 box dye and called it day? No, she went to her stylist before L’Oreal paid her for that photoshoot.
Additionally, most box color users did not attend cosmetology school, and lack what we in the business call the “laws of color.” You probably can’t differentiate between color levels, read a color wheel or even select the right developer.
And guess what?
We don’t expect you to! There are many reasons why you must attend cosmetology school and be licensed to work with hair, and the aforementioned topics are just the tip of the iceberg. Not only does a lack of knowledge make at-home box color unpredictable, it’s the quality of the product itself (more on that later). For now, repeat after us:
Box color is more like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.

2) One Size Does Not Fit All
So, let’s think about this logically.
Box color is formulated so everyone and anyone can use it.
However, not everyone’s hair type, condition or color are even remotely the same. In fact, most box dyes are formulated with maximum amounts of pigment and ammonia, so it’s able to work on most people. This unnecessary overload of ingredients wreak havoc on hair health and increase your likelihood of allergic reactions.
And no, an ammonia-free box color doesn’t mean healthier hair – the best ammonia-free hair color is found in salons.
Trust us, a hair color formula meant to cover grey is wildly different than someone who wants to “go blonde.” You both should not be using the same product.
Customization is key to achieving your healthiest, happiest color.

3) Dimension? Forget it
Box color contains just one formula.
And applying it to your whole head will give you just that – one boring, flat color. Unless your have some pre-existing color or highlights, then you may end up with orange roots, red mids and pink highlights! But that’s not the type of color dimension you were looking for, right?
Most Hair Stylists will use multiple blends of colors and formulas along with strategic placements to achieve your look. Also, different formulations will call for different developer strengths and processing times.
Is your head spinning, yet?
If so, hopefully it’s in the direction of your nearest hair salon and not the box color aisle at Wal-Mart.

4) Ombre in a box? Pastel hair color in a box? Don’t you do it!
We already had our little talk about dimension, which leads us right into lightening services.
As if normal box hair color wasn’t bad enough, now companies are encouraging you to think you can achieve pastel hair color in “one application!” The reality is you’ll likely need to pre-lighten multiple times before achieving fashion tones like lavender and pink. We’re talking bleach for days and damage for years, so please don’t do lightening services at home!
Lightening at home is by far the most damaging, risky thing you could do to your hair.
And no, a highlighting cap will not save you from cheetah spots or hair that is breaking off by the time you wash it.
The reality of these color trends is they must be done by a licensed professional. Even most ombres use a blend of techniques from hand painting to micro highlighting. This type of application can simply not be done without experience.
If you bring one of these fun fashion tones to your stylist not only will the be able to lighten your hair in the least damaging way possible, but also give you tools to make it last!

5) That $10 Box Color Won’t Feel That Affordable After a $300 Color Correction
So, you decided not to listen to the other 4 reasons because you still think you know best.
Well, orange you the hair expert?
We say orange, because that’s often the color your hair will turn when attempting to color (especially lighten) with box color. Don’t spend $10 on box color, then $300 on a color correction.

http://simplyorganicbeauty.com/8-reasons-you-should-never-use-box-color/

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