Who is choosing the right hair color for you?

Kimberly Acworth and Alexandra from MUZE salon

Alexandra from MUZE salon in New York City and I had the pleasure of working with models on Sunday November 5th for hours diving into color pigments, the makeup of color to determine HOW to choose the right color for you. These 3 things help decide on what to choose as the END RESULT:

1. texture of your hair – the ability of your hair texture to absorb the color pigments makes a difference. If the color looks pretty today it might not look so pretty by the end of the week. There is a reason why.
2. Density – how thick your hair is or how fine
3. type of color used plays a big part in how the hair will look on you. Do you want your hair to look natural? Do you need gray coverage without the blandness but you hate the red or orange tones that you see? We have color that acts like a stained glass window that will be light and airy. We have colors to choose from that prevents you from itching but still get gray coverage. We have hair color that might be the right color for you that will blend the gray away without having it permanent.

All of these factors and more play such an important part of choosing the right hair color for you. After 26 years of doing hair for my clients, I’m still lucky to experience the most advanced education that is available. Even better when you work with one of the many chemists that work with R & D of Wella hair color company.

When our blonde model came in we learned that she had over highlighted hair that was not giving her enough color. The technique we used was not the normal foil, we had used a blended balayage technique to create cool and warm in her hair that will work with her hairstyle either straight or her natural curl. As you can see she looks younger and more updated with her look. She learned how to create the curls that are soft and bouncty. Styling with the right products that are healthy can add to maintaining and preventing the hair color from fading.

Our second model came in with what appeared to be very dark hair. It was dark with box color that was applied over super highlighted hair that she loved. Unfortunately, after we did a strand test (yes, we still do those to prevent your hair from having a chemical haircut) We did a balayage that was natural and used a more gentle approach to a burgundy wine color that had juicy shots of bright auburn fall color throughout the ends. Her hair was breaking in the front where she braids and pulls it back. We spoke about cleansing the hair with a purify shampoo, or nioxin cleansing shampoo to prevent buildup from well water or product buildup.

Most women are not shampooing their hair every day as we see from magazines, the salons, or just not enough time in the day. This will help prevent buildup and keep the hair fresh and bright with whatever color you choose blonde, brunette or spicy red.

If you want to have the right hair color chosen for you, call 717.846.4424 or go to www.indulgesalon.com/onlinebookings to schedule an appointment today!

multi-tones for natural looking hair

Courtesy of Wella model

balayage highlights on box color that cannot be lifted or it will damage

balayage hlighlights for brown hair

type of balayage highlights for over highlighted hair

shiny healthy looking hair with balayage

choosing the right color for blonde balayage

Alexandra Matiz

Indulge Salon, York, Pa hosts advanced hair cutting and hair coloring event November 5, 2017.

Wouldn’t you love to be a part of the 2017 Fall/Winter hair trends by being a hair model?

Owner of Indulge Salons, York Pa is hosting an advanced hair cutting and coloring workshop event on Sunday November 5th for stylists 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. We will be demonstrating new trends, new color techniques from one of the best educators in the U.S. We are proud to introduce you to Alexandra Matiz from MUZE salon, New York City, New York. She will be discussing and showing new techniques that she has created using Wella hair color.

To be a model: you will need to LIKE US, SUBMIT your photo, tag us INDULGESALONHAIRMODEL on facebook at indulgecolorsalon . Show and tell us why you should be the hair model for us. All models agree to a new hair cut and color by submitting your current photos. Blondes, Reds, Brunettes options will be available for your hair makeover. Please know that we will not limit our time, you have to make sure you are available from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. We will be contacting you to set up a time and for pre-prep. To contact us directly for questions call 717.846.4424 or [email protected]. We will choose the best hair model for our class.

Requirements to be a model: Can be long hair or short hair. Be prepared to have your hair pre-lightened, colored with any of our colors that we choose to use. No limitations.

Charge: zero

Agree to have before’s and after’s taken. Video.

More about Alexandra Matiz

For the past 20 years, Alexandra Matiz, one of the most sought after colorist, has implemented her magical styling talents to create, educate and forecast hair trends worldwide.

Alexandra can be found jetting around the world as a Top Artist for Wella Professionals, teaching her two signature classes Blonde Temptation and Sensual Reds in both Los Angeles and New York and coloring the tresses of celebrity clients Cindy Crawford, Penelope Cruz, Meghan Markle, Svetlana Hodchenkova and Mitch Malloy and performing her strand magic at her New York City based salon, MUZE.

Her hair colors have prominently been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Glamour, Teen Vogue Modern Salon and many other publications worldwide.

lead hairstylist (or colorist) for world-renowned designers, such as Cynthia Rowley, Jeremy Scott, Tahkoon, Peter Som, among others at New York Fashion Week (2007-present).

Alexandra actively shares her one-of-a-kind vision and hair color creation process as a spokesperson for Color Cadre and Wella Professionals. Indulge Salon, York, Pa and Indulge Salon, Greensboro, GA use Wella hair color for coverage of grey, trending styles and colors seasonally and the ethics of the company.

read more about her article from Pop Sugar

3 ways to help grow your hair

I was losing my hair every day beyond the normal 80 –  100 hairs per day.

The hair had built up in my brush, clogging up the drain in the shower plus it wasn’t as shiny as it used to be.

There are many reasons why women and men lose their hair. Here are some of the following:

• medications are the biggest culprit to hair loss, thinning and/or shedding
• stress related emotional situations such as divorce, moving, major weight loss, stress in general
• hormones
• thyroid problems
• surgery before and after
• mechanical damage such as raking the brush through your hair therefore ripping it
• heat damage from flat irons
• clip in hair extension breakage from taking in and taking out frequently
• pony tails that are put in the same place every day causing stress on those hairs causing them to break
• to much protein in the hair causing it to snap
• after baby hair loss
• cancer related – the hair may be to weak to grow
• glasses that you keep sliding up and down can pull your hair out in front of your ears, top of ears and the front hairline

These are just some of the main reasons why hair doesn’t grow. The main reason for me is menopause and the fact that my son at 23 years old had passed away April 6, 2017. He was shaken at 11 weeks of age but survived for so long that this past year his brain wasn’t telling his body to breathe, to function the way it is suppose to. Watching my son’s life pass away in front of me was agonizing and heart wrenching to say the least. As a mother of a special needs child takes a toll because you want nothing for the best for your child and would do anything humanly possible for them. This is not disrespecting others situations that are causing the stress, I’m only relating my situation that has caused hair loss.

Hair loss of this type of emotional stress can last up to 3 years. Controlling it with topical solutions that are safe for your hair and body. In conjunction with the right types of foods that are rich in green coloring such as kale, collards, and green beans help grow your hair.

I wrote a previous blog post on hair loss, thinning and shedding because I want to help people grow their hair again. I’ve been experiencing this for myself to the point that I’m very aware of wearing my hair down to cover some areas in the front hairline that are thinned out so much.

Kimberly Acworth

3 ways to grow your hair:

1. the first thing I want you to consider if you already have long hair, is to rotate your pony tail. The hair won’t grow if it keeps snapping off at the root from you pulling to tight for a workout.
2. You can braid your hair instead of pulling it tight back to one spot. This same spot can cause tension on the hair creating stress on the same hairs then they snap off leaving fly aways.
3. take Biotin which is a supplement. Biotin doesn’t stay in the body. It works by flowing through your system but it doesn’t stay or build up. One pill is good. We have found that doses during the day up to 3 has given better results. Check with your Dr. first. Preferably in the morning, the afternoon then before you go to bed. The results will show new hair growth over a period of a month – 3 months.
4. Using a hair growing system such as Zenagen Evolve and Revolve shampoo and conditioners. Using the shampoo 3x per week will help you see results immediately by the thickness and the healthier feel of your hair. Just alternate your Zenagen shampoo with another shampoo during the week. Zenagen conditioner can be used every day because it is light. As your hair starts to grow, your scalp  will feel itchy. Between the second week and sixth week the hair will start to grow. I noticed this the other day assuming the worst then I remembered hey! my hair is growing. I checked the mirror and it does feel thicker and you can see the sprouts or “nubs” starting to emerge. I was so excited.

As you can see my after picture from using Zenagen, you can see how my hair looks shiny, healthier. Zenagen is color safe. The Zenagen shampoo and conditioner helps the hair look fuller and thicker. No need for solutions on the scalp to grow your hair.

HOW TO USE ZENAGEN shampoo and conditioner

Highly recommend that you shampoo your hair first then wash your body because you will be leaving the shampoo on for a 5 minute hold time. This process will help you maximize your time in the shower.

1. Wet hair
2. apply quarter size amount of shampoo all over, scrub a dub dub
3. leave on for 5 minutes
4. rinse
5. apply conditioner for a few seconds
6. rinse

Styling with Zenagen Boost products- Boost products have a mousse that does thicken the hair and provides volume at the root area. The densifying creme gives thickness that is smooth for longer hair that has some coarseness to it. The spray gives volume at the root which I love and the poof is similar to the puffs that you get when you go to the eye Dr. It just puffs out to give some grip to the scalp where you want extra volume.

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All of the Zenagen products can be purchased immediately at our location 970 S George Street, York, Pa 17403. Call 717.846.4424 or email us at [email protected].