Hair Care Future Forward

Staying relevant is an exciting part of being a hairstylist. Some stylists feel weighed down by the constant change in trend, tools, and technology, yet I know I made the right career choice when my heart flutters with the latest version of the shag, scissors that cut like a razor, or grasping the upgraded Dyson technology (my most recent god send).

Every new cutting or hair painting video is a thrill to watch. I think of whose eyes would light up when framed with a wispy bang or when a radiant balayage is enhanced with a Scandinavian hairline.

This year I worked to perfect my calligraphy hair cut tool. Sharper than a razor, hair is sliced on an angle. Influenced by florists cutting the stems of flowers, it promotes health, growth, and fullness. I learned this skill on a quick trip to Boston at the Maven and the Muse hair salon on a crisp, sunny weekend the winter before last. The full day course was taught by gold star certified calligraphy cut and owner of the quaint yet funky salon, Erica and by David, the Board of Directors of an elite international hairstylists group called Intercoiffure. With hands on experience, I left ready to push my razor skills further and sharper than ever!

Out of The Paint Box (Copy)

Icicles formed on my hair as I boarded the Metro North, Brooklyn bound, for an intense day of hairpainting wizardry at The Paint Box with my two coworkers the first Monday of the New Year.

After six months of following Jenny Regec with her Modern Salon approved Instagram posts, I was ready for my full day hair adventure. 

Warmly greeting us at the door the moment we finally arrived, two wrong subways later, Jenny was prepared to share her craft. 

She dove into her first head of hair, a blonde model relaxing in the narrow four chair salon, as light swarmed around our intimate group through the front window.

Sections were neatly divided, lightener was tapped on with soft, fluid strokes and we were instructed on every brush, tap and smooth.

Jenny shared the history of this modern hair lightening technique, which started fifteen years ago in France, and her background, including a hairstylist mom and Bumble and Bumble training.

Hairpainting is a hair lightening technique placed without limitations. The lightener is placed close to the root or mid-shaft for a natural grow out with a modern, sophisticated look.

After a pause for lunch we went hands on under Jenny’s watchful eye. Anxious with one on one attention while she shared the art of mixing a clay based bleach, where to place the product and how to use our hands to help smooth consistency, we gave it a go.

Platinum highlights proved the ultimate challenge. I was ready to give in and grab a foil when Jenny came to my rescue, found my flaw and elevated my skill. Challenge met!

 

ABC

What lies at the end of the foggy London brick laid alley named Bond Street, lined with pubs and shops, an air of both grit and glamour, pints of beer and high end fashion, is the original Vidal Sassoon Academy. It is the place where the hair stylists you value most have received their initial foundation, explored and expanded upon it and made it their own.

ABC baby. The classic Sassoon techniques are honed and tailored to perfection by talented hair stylists who live and breath all things Sassoon, Bauhaus architecture, mod fashion and geometric design. Refine and define your work and join the world of craft hairstylists, Sassoon style.