‘Tis the Season for Fabulous Holiday Hair

The jingle bells, silver bells and – everywhere but here in South Florida – sleigh bells are all ringing. With only 10 days until Christmas, glamour girls will be making appointments for that perfect holiday look, whether it’s the office open-house, an intimate party with friends, a charity ball, or the myriad of other events that surround this most giving of seasons. I get my inspiration from the hairstyles shown on the Fashion Week runways, as they will undoubtedly be our inspiration for holiday hair. Here are…a twist on the classic French twist, a sexy bedroom hair look, and something in between -- straight from the runway, and you’ll feel like a catwalk queen.

A New Take on a Classic -- with a Twist
Like the hair at the Elene Cassis show, I’m updating the classic French twist for 2010 by making it straight and smooth in the back, while keeping the hair in front loose and soft. I like to create gently twisted waves that give it some height and a softer, younger look. Add a jeweled pin or clasp in back, and you are gorgeous coming and going.

Long & Wavy is Never Out of Style
At J. Mendel, they were showing my kind of hair – that sexy “I just rolled out of bed” look that is a controlled mess. I like to create hair that moves, and although such a casual look takes a bit of work – much like natural-looking makeup requires multiple products – it has a great silhouette and is the result of the right products and tools to create multiple textures. It’s ethereal and earthy all at the same time.
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Some Sexy in Between
Angelina Jolie, at the NYC premier of The Tourist, wears a hairstyle we saw all over the runways, and one she’s made a signature look when she really pulls out the stops. We have the long, loose waves in back like the style from J. Mendel, and the twisted-and-pinned front like the twisted French twist at Elene Cassis. Since she has bangs, they’re simply swept aside and dip over her eye for that mysterious, femme fatale look. Her hair has movement and shine, it’s chic yet sexy. By leaving the length yet exposing the face, we create the classic “come hither” look.

Whether your holiday look this year is upswept, sexily down, or somewhere in between, these styles are right up to the minute. Come see me soon for YOUR holiday look!

Dino

Hair Extensions 101

Hair extensions can be used to add volume, length, or even a splash of color to your hair.
If you don’t want to commit to a chemical color service, extensions can be used to create highlights and/or lowlights or even to add avant-garde fashion colors to your hair.

A reputable salon with up-to-date stylists trained and certified in extension applications will provide you with high quality hair in the colors, lengths, and textures you desire and a choice of different types of extension applications. WARNING: Never let anyone braid your hair and sew in extensions. This old-fashioned method which puts stress on your own hair, always causes some degree of hair loss and can often cause bald spots.

The 3 newest and most gentle types of applications are:

Two-Sided Tape
This application method is the least time consuming and, therefore, the least expensive.
Wefts of hair come on a strip with adhesive and are applied to your own hair with a “sandwich” technique. This type of extensions is comfortable to wear and light weight.
They can be placed higher up on the head and temples than other extensions allowing your stylist to add hair in all directions, not just lenghwise. This method is natural looking, as it does not cause ridges or bumps. With proper care these extensions can lasts for 2 to 3 months. They are ideal for hair that is thin, fly away, limp or damaged.

Hot Fusion
Tis multiple=strand application method uses a heat-activated bond and hot tool to attach the strands to your hair close to the scalp. This method is gentle to your own hair, gives a natural appearance, and allows you maximum styling versatility. Hot fusion extensions last approximately 3 months. A special remover causes the bonding agent to crystalize and turn to powder for fast and gentle removal.

Cold Fusion
This strand-by-strand application technique allows for the maximum amount of hair volume. There is no glue and no heat. Instead tiny metal rings are crimped to attach the hair to your own hair close to the scalp. As your hair grows, the extension hair can be shifted up and re-tightened. This can be done in different areas at different time intervals depending on how fast your hair grows in any given area. The time interval between re-tightenings is approximately 6 weeks. This is the only method which allows you to reuse the extension hair. (Eventually, over time, new hair will eventually have to be purchased, but not all at once., as with other methods.)

The Best Shampoos for Color Treated Hair

The Best Shampoos for Color Treated Hair
July 24, 2010 By: manager Category: Uncategorized Edit

The American Board of Certified Haircolorists, of which I am a member, is an independent organization with no ties to any manufacturers. The ABCH recently tested several brands of professional (sold in salons) and retail (sold in stores) shampoos to determine which brands performed best for color retention. The 10 professional brands tested ranged in price from $9.99 to $37.99 retail. All swatches used to do the testing were made of yak hair that was consistant in texture and color. Yak hair colors very much like gray human hair but has no undertones or varied porosity to make the test unbalanced. All of the swatches were colored a deep burgundy, as this is a color that fades most readily. Each swatch was saturated by a different shampoo and left to soak for one hour. Then each was rinsed in warm water and left to dry naturally. This process was repeated five times until there was no residue deposited on the white cloth where they were left to dry.

The best shampoo based on the least amount of hair color removed and the most reasonable price per ounce was Aquage, at a price of $.83 per ounce, followed by Wella
which retained the same amount of color but placed second because of the $1.08 per ounce price. Back to Basics and Redken followed in 3rd and 4th place, followed by Goldwell, Graham Webb, Biolage, TiGi Catwalk, and Joico. The shampoo which performed the worst by removing the most color was Kerastase which, ironically, had the highest price of $4.46 per ounce.

When Price Isn't the Most Important Factor

Most hairstylists who color hair do a formulation the first time they color a client and then use the same formula on the roots every time that client returns for a "touch up." They usually apply the color only to the new growth at the root area and ignore the rest of the hair. Even if they do occasionally pull the color through to the ends, they use the same color they used on the roots. This gives a very poor result and makes the hair dryer and duller with each visit, as the outgrowth is more porous and more fragile than the new growth at the roots.

In contrast, a good haircolorist will do a new consultation every time a client returns to the salon. This is necessary for a number of reasons. The colorist must periodically make necessary adjustments to improve the color and condition of the hair, to lighten or deepen the tone according to a change of season, and or to change the color in accordance with the client's desire for a different look.

A knowledeable and experienced colorist touches up the root area with one formula
and then uses a second non-peroxide, no-ammonia color formula to "refresh" the rest of the hair, adding depth of color and shine. This technique also helps the color last longer.

The extra time and product cost involved in this method used by the best colorists
may mean you'll pay a little more than you would at an average salon, but the superior results are well worth it. Aren't you worth it?

How well do you know Dino Laudati?

Dino Laudati is an artist, educator and master of his trade.

As a salon owner in the Palm Beaches for over 30 years, Dino continues to bring the highest quality service in the area to his clientele. He is not your typical salon owner nor is he your typical haircolorist. Dino stands out. What makes Dino Laudati continue to forge ahead in his field with resilient passion in these hard economic times? When speaking with Dino you will immediately know the answer, his passion for hair. He received the "Master of the Craft" award from the Art & Fashion Group and is also consistently expanding his portfolio of certifications and memberships.

Dino Laudati has continued his self-directed path as an entrepreneur to grow not only his business, but to give his clientele the very best. “Continuing education and staying connected in your field is essential to being at the cutting edge,” said Dino Laudati. With insight beyond the typical haircolorist his repertoire of certifications and memberships come at no surprise. A member of the international organization, Intercoiffure and a Board Certified Master Hair colorist, ( one of only 420 in the United States) Dino continues to build upon his repertoire of established memberships and certifications. He is currently a member of the American Board of Certified Haircolorists, International Association of Certified Haircolorists, International Hair Color Exchange and the Professional Beauty Association.

His work has appeared on the covers of Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach Life and Vive magazines, as well as in numerous hairstyling books and magazines. His clients have included Jane Seymour, William Devane, Valerie Harper, Judd Nelson, Ann Meara, Anne Jackson, Bea Arthur, Beverly Sills, and Soprano stars Dominic Chianese and Steve Schirripa.

Dino’s drive for perfection on behalf of his clients, his personal pursuit for continued growth, and inherent business sense have all impelled him for success.

Holiday Elegance

The Holiday season has arrived with all of the glitz. If you are like most of us you are likely finding yourself busy attending holiday parties, social events, and catching up with friends and family you have not seen for a while. For a hairstyle that will hold up after hours of celebrating and make-up application that is made-up to look beautiful and natural up-close, as well as in photographs and video, not just any salon will do.



Our team of specialists at D. Laudati will provide the highest quality personal service to create an elegant look for your holiday plans, or if you just want get away from the hustle bustle and indulge -- our team will be ready for you! From hair coloring and reconstructing to revealing healthy, beautiful skin and perfectly groomed nails, our staff will bring out your inner beauty and even help relieve your holiday stress.

D. Laudati first affiliate center of the Hair Loss Control Clinic

We are excited to announce that our salon has opened the country’s first affiliate center of the Hair Loss Control Clinic. The HLCC has been developing the best treatment programs for hair loss for over 20 years and has been using laser hair therapy for over 16 years. But, we didn’t stop there! To ensure the best quality treatment Dino has gone through extensive training himself through the HLCC, and is a certified hair loss professional. Thinking about low level laser therapy? An FDA study showed that 93% of respondents had an average of 19 new, thick hairs per centimeter in only 6 months!

A look into what our clinic offers:

- An exclusive consultation and treatment program consisting of a medical questionnaire, digital and microscopic photography, hair and scalp analysis, individualized product recommendations, and scheduled laser treatments in the salon or with a home use laser.

- A multi-therapeutic approach through supplements, topicals and low level laser therapy which is safe and effective for women and men alike.

- Program choices of natural products or higher prescription strength products prescribed by HLCC physicians.

- Ability to track progress through Bi-monthly capillascope photos to show new hair growth.

For additional information or to request a brochure, please contact us!


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