Considering going short?

Considering going short?  Want something fresh and light for summer?
Jennifer Roy came into Kenzo today to see Carla and decided to go from long to short.  Check out these before and after photos. They're sure to sway anyone on the fence!
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Kenzo Salon Reward Program

We're very excited to introduce our new Reward Program! The program will run from August 1st to October 31st.  During this 3 month span, you can earn points that can later be redeemed for discounts on your products and services.  100 points will equal a $1 discount.  Here's how you can get started earning your rewards:
-Refer a client!  Once that new client comes in for their service you'll receive 1,000 points! That's a $10 discount per referral, so be sure to tell your friends, family, and coworkers about us, and make sure they mention your name when they come in!
-Prebook your next appointment while you're in the salon for 100 points.  New clients, and clients new to prebooking will receive 200 points the first time they prebook!
-Stock up on your favorite products.  You'll receive 1 point for EVERY dollar you spend on retail!
-Try something new!  Try any "extra" service during your visit and receive 500 points.  These services include glazes, conditioning treatments, keratin express treatments, extensions and many more, so be sure to ask your stylist what is best for you.
- Like us on facebook or follow us on twitter for 20 points each.
-"Check in" on facebook or foursquare during your visit for 20 points each.

Once the promotion is over, you'll have from November 1st- November 30th to redeem all your savings, and we'll begin a new promotion!

Please feel free to email me with any questions at contact@kenzosalon.com

Happy saving,
Erica

7 Tips to Help Make-up Last All Day

Most women would prefer to have to apply their makeup once in the morning and have it last all day long. Unfortunately, by midday, it is usually faded, smeared or smudged, and in need of a major refreshing. However, there are some things you can do to help your makeup last longer. Certain tricks and techniques will prevent you from having to do major repairs halfway through the day.

What Are the Biggest Problems With Getting Makeup to Last?

As the day wears on and we are exposed to sun and wind, the skin on our faces will produce more oil, which breaks down the makeup we so carefully applied earlier.  Being able to control oil and shine will help keep the foundation on and keep the skin tone even.  Certain cosmetics products, like mineral makeup, will often last longer because of the natural ingredients and their ability to control the shine.

Also, eye makeup will often smudge or smear if we rub our eyes.  Plus, if the right techniques are not used to apply eyeliner and eye shadow, unsightly creases will appear, making the makeup look less fresh and clumpy, and it may even start to flake off.

What Can You Do to Help Makeup Last?

If you want your makeup to last all day long, then you need to use better techniques to apply.  Using the right beauty products in the right combination, perhaps with a quick midday touch-up, will help you have a face that looks as fresh at the end of the day as it did when you started.

Tips for How to Makeup Last All Day

1. Start with a perfectly clean face.  Never apply fresh makeup over yesterday’s leftovers.  You should have washed your face the night before, so all you have to do is use a toner to remove any oils that may have been created overnight.
2. Use the right moisturizer.  Choose a moisturizer that is right for your skin type (e.g., normal, oily, combination).  Don’t forget to always use a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or greater—protecting your face from sun exposure is super important for maintaining your beauty and reducing the aging and damaging effects of sun exposure.
3. Use makeup primers to help smooth skin. Primers help to fill in small lines and wrinkles and make the skin ready to have makeup applied.  Primers can help to even out skin tone, minimize redness and help to conceal under eye bags and puffiness.
4. Apply foundation evenly.  Choose a good foundation product, again, one that is appropriate for your skin type.  Apply evenly, using a sponge rather than your fingers.  Try mineral based products for best results.
5. Use powder.  After applying foundation, use a translucent powder to “set” the foundation and help prevent it from breaking down due to skin oils.  Apply the powder to your eyelids as well, to control the oils that will be created in the eyelid area which will prevent creasing of the eye makeup as the day wears on.
6. Avoid touching your face.  Resist the urge to rub your eyes or touch your face during the day.  Not only are you likely to smear or smudge your makeup, but the oils and dirt from your hands will negatively affect your makeup.
7. Touch up as needed.  A quick lunchtime touch up with a powder compact and disposable blotting papers can help to absorb the oils that your skin has created in the T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin), and give you a fresh clean look that will last for the rest of the day.  Lightly apply another layer of translucent powder by dabbing, not rubbing.  Also, take a quick moment to reapply your lipstick, and you are ready to go!

You won’t have to worry about having that “end of the day” look if you take the time to apply your makeup properly in the morning and just take a few moments for a quick touch up in the middle of the day!  Help your makeup last by doing it right the first time!

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Make-up Tips for Redheads

If you are part of the small population of people that were born as a natural redhead, then you can consider yourself special, since less than 2% of the US population has naturally red hair! However, you may find that many of the common cosmetics tips may not apply in your case. Redhead makeup techniques and colors are slightly different than other hair and skin color combinations. Here are five red head makeup tips that will help you learn how to accentuate your natural and distinct beauty:

1. Care for your complexion. Red heads often have very fair skin with freckles. This makes them very susceptible to sun damage. Protect your skin and your milky white complexion by using plenty of sunscreen every single day (SPF of 30 or greater at all times, even when it’s cloudy out!) and avoiding unnecessary sun exposure. Red heads with fair skin tend to burn very easily, and too much sun can lead to more freckles, as well as leathery skin and wrinkles.
2. Choose the right foundation. For natural red heads with freckles, using a sheer foundation to even out the skin tone is important. When you try too hard to cover the freckles, it is often obvious and appears unnatural. Instead, use concealer to cover any especially dark spots, blemishes or redness after you smooth out the tone with a sheer foundation. You can add a touch of bronzer on the bridge of your nose and across your forehead for a beautiful glow, without looking overly made-up.
3. Highlight your eyes. Because redheads often have very light brows and lashes, eye makeup is a must for accentuating the natural beauty of the eyes. Red hair comes in a very wide variety of shades—while blondes and brunettes seem to have only a few shades, red heads are almost all unique! Those with auburn and strawberry blonde hair colors may find that without eye makeup they have a very “washed out” look. With the right eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, eyeliner and mascara, a beautiful and natural look can be achieved. Light brown and brownish-black eyeliner and mascara look very nice. For eye shadows, most redheads should opt for neutrals, such as brownish peach blends. While this sounds boring, consider tones like chestnut and terra cotta to bring out the best in your eyes. If you happen to have green eyes, as many redheads do, shades of purple and violet can be fun for evening.
4. Red hair, not red lipstick. When choosing lipstick, most redheads should generally steer clear of the pinks and reds, with the exception of those warmer reds like brick red or copper reds. Instead, opt for corals and brownish neutrals. For a super striking look, experiment with shades of lavender that go with your skin tone.
5. Choose natural looking blush colors. Blush should also fall into the peachy, coral, brownish tones for the best look. Pinks can give a clownish look to many natural red heads and mistakes like these should typically be avoided!

Red hair is unusual and unique, and is an increasingly popular look. Many people choose to dye their hair in shades of red to get the same beauty that natural redheads experience. Because of their special look, redhead makeup tips are somewhat different than those typically followed by blondes and brunettes. Draw the right attention to your natural beauty by choosing the colors and techniques that accentuate your beautiful features.

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The Different Types of Hair Dye

Even if you have already had your hair colored by a professional, or used an at-home hair coloring kit, you might have questions as to what formula is best for you. And if you’re not ready to make a commitment or experience a dramatic change, then you don’t want to jump into anything and use the wrong hair dye formula.

That’s why it’s a great idea to look at all of the options you have when it comes to coloring your hair. This being said, here is a quick rundown of all the different kinds of hair color you’ll find:

Types of Hair Colors

Temporary Hair Color

Temporary hair color products are often sold as color rinses, and are widely used to camouflage gray hair or give your natural tone a slight boost. This type of hair dye formula stays on the surface of your hair, and on the outer parts of the cuticle; thus it only adds color to the visible parts your hair, instead of penetrating the cuticle like other hair dyes.

By using temporary hair color, you will not be able to transform your dark hair into a lighter shade, but it is still great for adding dimension and depth to your natural hair color. You can purchase temporary hair dye in a rinse, color mousse, spray, hair mascara, or color-tinted shampoos and conditioners. The downside to using temporary hair dye is that it only last a short period of time; in fact, temporary products only last up to your next wash. People often use temporary hair color methods for Halloween because they are so easy to apply, and wash out with only a few shampoos.

Semi-Permanent Hair Color

This hair dye formula deposits color onto the hair without having any lightening effect. The semi-permanent hair dying process helps to raise the cuticle of the hair shaft to allow the color to absorb into the hair strand. However, you won’t end up with a huge difference in hair color with semi-permanent formulas, and they aren’t good for covering up gray hair.

This type of hair dye lasts for up to 6-12 washes, fading a little every time you use shampoo. A couple of other facts about semi-permanent hair dye are that it is also known as a “glaze”, and it contains no ammonia or peroxide, which helps immensely to reduce hair damage.

Demi-Permanent Hair Color

This hair coloring method is similar to semi-permanent hair color. What makes the two dyes different is that the demi-permanent hair dye formula has smaller molecules that allow it to soak into the cortex of the hair strand, and also get deep into the cuticle. For someone with gray hair, demi-permanent hair dye is a better option because it is more penetrative than semi-permanent hair dye. Demi-permanent hair dye is also slightly more powerful because it contains a small amount of ammonia, allowing it to darken or lighten the hair more than semi-permanent dye. Your new color lasts longer with demi-permanent hair dye at approximately 12-24 washes, but just like semi-permanent products, it will still fade eventually over time.

Permanent Hair Color

This type of hair dye formula penetrates the shaft of the hair to reach the cortex directly. Permanent hair color has a “developer” that raises the cuticle for the molecules to travel into a hair strand’s cortex. The developer found in permanent hair dye contains aniline derivatives that combine with hydrogen peroxide to give you larger tint molecules, which get trapped inside the cortex.

Permanent hair products are able to deposit the color into the cortex, and can also be used to lighten the color of hair according to the strength of the hydrogen peroxide used as the developer. This type of hair coloring formula doesn’t wash out or fade away because it has ammonia and peroxide working together to break the natural pigment down, thus allowing the natural color to be replaced with the permanent hair dye. Permanent dye formulas are even better for covering up grays, and offering your hair a dramatic change. Keep in mind that permanent hair dye doesn’t fade, and once your roots grow out, you’ll need to re-dye your hair regularly.
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