Mischo Beauty: Colorists

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Mischo Beauty Loves Goldwell HiBlondes Collection

I thought the photos above were such an amazing example of "Beauty Is Art" - as my beauty editor, Ayanna would say! While not everyone wants to or even can go blonde, there are a large number who want to go a shade or two lighter during the summer. And so I'm always anxiously awaiting the launch of haircolor collections that take my breath away! Goldwell's new Topchic HiBlondes Control collection, used in the above photos, did just that. The overall creative direction (haircolor, hairstyling, makeup, fashion styling & photography) is amazing and I thought you all would enjoy!

photos: behindthechair.com

Beautiful hair needs an expert: L'Oreal Vive Pro Color Vive Shampoo

I'm sure most of you have seen Beyonce's new L'Oreal Paris Feria commercial and it's quite evident that her hair is colored using Feria's permanent haircolor formula, which would lighten her natural brunette color to the "Golden Sunset" or is it the "Sunflower Blonde" we're so used to seeing. With her hectic schedule of appearances, her hair is probably touched up every 3-4 weeks in order to keep her haircolor flawless, as I'm sure is what's expected of a L'Oreal Spokesmodel. With that in mind, we must remember that haircolor is a chemical service that can take it's toll on your hair if not properly treated.

This week I'm suggesting a product from the L'Oreal Paris family to care for Beyonce's hair and it's L'Oreal's Vive Pro Color Vive Shampoo for dry, color treated hair. It's a hydrating shampoo that seals the hair's cuticle, which locks in haircolor and prevents fading. It cleanses the hair gently, and leaves the hair soft and smooth- and it contains antioxidants and UV filters which protect that hair from the environment and again ensures longer lasting haircolor.

What are you using to protect your haircolor?

Beautiful hair needs an expert.

So I have to begin by asking- are dark roots in? Just curious, because it seems like they're a current trend among celebrities, not to mention that they were the signature look of Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City". I love Madonna's hair in the above photo, both the style and color, but I can't seem to get past her 1 inch of dark roots! As a colorist, I see clients with all stages of new growth- 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inches, it varies. But to see a celebrity with dark roots? I'm sure just about any colorist would give her a root touch-up for free, just to be able to say she's a client of theirs!

At any rate, if you've been following my blog, you know by now how much I love Kerastase products! I've had the opportunity to work with just about every Kerastase product over the past three years. My recommendation for color-treated hair is the Kerastase Reflection regimen. The Bain Miroir shampoo eliminates build-up and provides protection, while smoothing the hair's cuticle. The Chroma Reflect Masque smells sooooo good! It's always the top deep conditioning treatment of choice used in the salon. It's perfect for adding much needed moisture to the hair and extending color. Finally, the Chroma Protect is great for styling. It's applied to damp hair and provides protection, smooths the hair shaft and adds shine.

The Kerastase Reflection regimen gets my "Sexy, Healthy, Beautiful" stamp of approval!

What are your favorite products for color-treated hair?

(Kerastase Reflection photos courtesy of kerastase-usa.com)
(Madonna photo courtesy of nymag.com)

Beautiful hair needs an expert.

Here are the products and tools to maintain Nicole Richie's look!

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Mischo Beauty School: Hair Porosity 101

Let's discuss the hair's porosity. Porosity means the ability of the hair to absorb and retain moisture and is used to describe the condition of hair. It falls into the following categories:

a. Very porous
b. Porous
c. Normal
d. Resistant

A “normal” porosity will mean that the cuticle is closed and smooth. Healthy hair will usually have a normal to resistant cuticle, depending on the texture. ”Porous” to “very porous” hair will have a roughened cuticle meaning that the hair is probably damaged. It usually loses moisture very easy and is easily damaged.

To determine the porosity of your hair, feel it - both when wet and dry. If it feels straw-like and rough when dry, or if it feels gummy or slightly rubbery when wet, then you probably have a problem with porous to very porous hair. You should consult your stylist before receiving any chemical services in order to prevent further damage. Haircolor will take much more quickly and strongly and perms and relaxers will process much faster in porous to very porous hair.

Porous to very porous hair can be caused by:

1. Over coloring
2. Bleaching
3. Permanent Waving
4. Relaxing
5. Flat/curling irons
6. Improper blow-drying
7. Environment (sun, salt/chlorinated water)

Love your hair.

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Beautiful hair needs an expert.

I'd love to be Erin Fetherston's colorist. Her hair looks perfect in every photo. She must touch her roots up every 3-4 weeks faithfully! Here are the products and tools to maintain her look!

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Mischo Beauty School: Haircolor 101

I’m passionate about haircolor and I’ve wanted to discuss this topic for quite some time. My apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon required me to search high and low for models wanting root touch-ups, highlights, gray coverage, bleach & tone, highlift blonde, and single & double processes. Believe it or not, I was always able to find a model that needed one of these services and the results always left me amazed and excited about the next assignment.

With that said, let’s discuss haircolor. Haircolor falls into four categories: temporary, semipermanent, demipermanent, and permanent.

1. Temporary haircolor coats the hair shaft and is easily removed by shampooing. Examples include color rinses or color-enhancing shampoos.

2. Semipermanent haircolor partially penetrates the hair shaft and slowly fades with shampooing. It doesn’t lighten the hair and is usually used to enhance fading haircolor.

3. Demipermanent haircolor doesn’t lighten hair and, like semipermanent haircolor, it is used to enhance fading haircolor. It penetrates the hair shaft and lasts longer than semipermanent haircolor.

4. Permanent haircolor is used to lighten hair and cover gray. It remains in the hair shaft until the growth of new hair.

Love your hair.

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions!

Mischo Beauty Pick

I love this product! I use it as a blow-drying serum because I've discovered that it smooths the cuticle while I'm blow-drying my hair, and leaves it shiny. I also use it a few times a week as a moisturizer when my ends begin to dry out.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Wella SP Power Mask

I discovered this conditioner while working for Vidal Sassoon. It's the best conditioner I've used so far... for very coarse, damaged or bleached hair.

Hair Models Wanted!

I have 6 months more of training to go- so you'll see these posts often...I'm currently participating in the advanced color training program at Elizabeth Arden Red Door and I'm in search of models. I'm supervised by a world renowned teaching team and I am currently working on partial highlights. All model services are $FREE. Please let me know if you're interested and I will schedule your appointment immediately!

After I pass my test for partial highlights, I'll move on to full highlights, relaxers, perms and creative color- so if you're interested please let me know.