My Mentor: Greg May

I am taking note from my mentor, my boss, Greg May and am going to tell you how this all began. I wasn't one of those kids who knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I'm a pisces so everyday was something different. I wanted to dabble in a bit of everything.After highschool I had no clue what path to take so I decided I had to think about it. I really felt like my age group was forced into thinking the world was all about computers. I remember my communication teacher yelling at me (my fault...I was talking during a lesson...like always) "you better know how to use a computer or you'll get no where"! So during that time of "thinking" I panicked and enrolled in a business course. I really did enjoy it. But then I got my first office job after college and BARF! I was on the 30th floor of an office building and seriously wanted to jump out the window! I know crazy. Anyhow as fait would have it, within a few weekes I found myself being introduced to Greg May by my bestfriend. He was opening a new salon in Yorkville and needed a receptionist/assistant. It sounded like fun so I took the job! Funny where life takes you! Within a few months I was registered as an apprentice and started my training with Greg. I mean I was just so overwhelmed in the beginning. I would see our guests walk in looking one way and leave totally transformed! How could I ever do that? Greg assured me that he would teach me everything he knew and if I wanted it bad enough and if this is what I was meant to do, I would do it! Oh the late nights training. I kinda felt like Rocky but hairstylist version ahahaha! Low and behold years later I am a senior stylist at one of the citys top salons! Yes me, little (lol actually big, I'm 5 "10") confused me, have found my calling, my passion! I work with such an awesome talented team who inspires me everyday! If it weren't for Greg believing in me I don't think I would be where I am today.I have been lucky in my hair journey. I went to Las Vegas to learn from the amazing Paul Mitchell team. That was incredible! I am going back next year...so excited! I am absolutely in love with what I do. It is such an incredible feeling to enhance someones beauty and see them leave with a huge smile on their face. I put that smile there and they are walking around with my name on their head...lol. Thanks Greg for being such an amazing teacher!

Dry Clean Your Hair

I had a client yesterday ask me how often she should wash her hair. I get asked this question a lot! So here is the answer to that popular question. No one should be shampooing their hair everyday.While you want to keep your hairs natural oils you don't want it to be greasy...I know! Client's tell me this all the time
"but my hair gets so greasy, I have to shampoo everyday". Then they wonder why there is frizzy and the have lackluster locks. Greg May has just developed Dry Clean Only. It is a dry powder shampoo that absorbs and eliminates excess oil. The key word is EXCESS! Unlike shampoo this product will not strip your hair of all oils. It kills static, builds volume and leaves tour hair smelling fresh. Just a quik spray at the roots is all you need. I have talked to many people about this and for some it is phsycological. They do not feel clean unless they wet the hair and shampoo it! So for you dye hard shampoo junkies I have another amazing product to recommend! Greg May has just launched his green line. It consists of earth friendly products. If you MUST shampoo everyday you have to try Indulge Me shampoo. There are no harsh chemicals. No sulfate,no sodium chloride either! So it won't dry out your hair if you use it everyday. It gently cleans the hair with 11 natural botanicals. This shampoo is so rich you might not need to follow up with conditioner (it's up to you) and the best part: it's a body wash too! You cannot get better then that. I dare you to give these products a try! If for whatever reason you don't like them we will give your money back. We do that because we know you won't be back. At least not for a refund, maybe just to pick up some more...hehe! Happy clean hair days!

Fall Colours and Stuff

So this is my favourite season, fall. The colours of the leaves changing is just beatiful. It always reminds me of going for the weekly "Sunday drive" with my Grandma and Mom. I have no idea where we went lol, but we would just drive and look at the beautiful colours. If there is one thing my family has always stressed it is to appreciate beauty...in all things. This time of year is so inspiring to me in terms of hair colour. This is the time of year that you absolutly must rock the super warm shades of red, copper and gold. Now for those of you who have a lot of pink in your skin, rule says you should stay away from these warms colours and stick with something more ashy. This is the time of year that we can bend that rule! I wouldn't say go for the super warm tones but we can absolutely do a beautful neutral that has just a hint a warmth. Don't do the ashy right now. Ok now so this time of year every single one of my colur clients say "I should go darker for winter right"? Well that's sort of the rule but who made that rule anyway? I have to disagree. If you are a super pale princess you should be doing the opposite and go darker in the summer because you will be a bit more tanned and will therefor be able to pull of the darker hue.Heading into winter you will want to add some highlites unless you want to look like your trying out for the cast of Twilight...lol. Hey but if that's your thing go for it! If you are darker complexion diva (olive-ish) you can pretty much pull anything off whenever you want! One last thing in my blog I will be letting you know my favourite things...what? Yes I love Oprah and so I am kinda copying her lol. Anyways I love the store Lush and I suggest you all go and buy they Sugar Babe Sugar Scrub. This time of year our skin starts to dry up and look dull so remember to exfoliate your whole body to keep up the glow! TT4N:) April

Hair Forecast 2010

Hello again, so I just got back from our monthly meeting in the salon and one of the major topics we discussed was fashion and hair. Greg always encourages us to watch as many fashion shows and to read as many UK mags as we can. In fashion, things always happen in the UK before they happen here. They are more gutsy over there...lol. So what's happening you ask? Well like I said in my last post, 1940's style is back. But we are also seeing extremes. The ladies on the runway for D&G had either long loose (loose meaning natural, not too much done to it) hair with a very clean middle part. Or short textured hair with a very deep (ala 1940) side part. The men were wearing their hair a litlle longer with lot's of texture and also with a deep side part or totally slicked back. We saw the slicked back look again on the Marchesa runway. This time it was the ladies. I mean totally slicked back into a tight bun or pony! Fendi had their ladies walk out rockin' messy updos. WOOHOO if you know me then you know I love updos! One model even sported a "Lady Gaga" bow on the top of her head. Mmmm not such a big fan of that but hey it's a fashion show right? This reminds me of my client's who come in and always ask me "what's happening with hair right now"? I usually reply "everything" LOL! I mean there is definitely trends but if you look hard enough you'll realize there truley is a mix. So wear your hair how you feel comfortable and you will most likely "fit in". Just change it up now and then. If you are one of those stubborn people who just won't let your stylist change your colour or cut at least try a new part. The smallest changes can sometimes have the greatest impact!

Hope you enjoyed my post and I will write again next week.I will be updating this blog every Thursday. Unless of course I have a funny hair story.

Happy hair days! April

Perms...Say What?

So I have been asked by a couple of my clients about perms and whether or not they are in. Big luscious curls are always in and especially with the return of the 1940's style era curls and waves are on every runway and red carpet right now. This style is easy but a little time consuming. This is ok if you only want to create it when you're feeling playful..lol. But if you want to rock your locks 24/7 with super yummy curls but don't have the time we absolutely can change your hair texture. Poodle perms are out! We've tossed those little tiny perm rods out the window! Perm is such an ugly word too so let's call it a texture touch-up for now. There are however some things to keep in mind 1. Texture touch-up curls will need a smoothing product such as Greg May Silk Infusion. Hey your saving all that time on your hair, isn't that enough? 2. If you are an over processed pumpkin we do not recommend another chemical service. So I say if you've got the time create those bouncy babes on your own with a large barrel curling iron or a flat iron. But if you are super strapped for time and want a little extra something take the plunge!
P.S. I will be up-dateing the blog once a week. Maybe more if I have a crazy hair story..lol!
Happy hair days ***mwah***