Permanent vs. Demi-Permanent

From what I've been taught and from experience here's a little insight on differences between permanent hair color and demi-permanent and the few others you may hear.

Permanent- Yes it's permanent it contains peroxide and ammonia which means it should be used only as directed to avoid damage or unwanted results. Permanent hair color covers grey, can lighten hair 1-3 (possibly 4) levels, or do both at the same time. I do not recommend putting permanent color over itself, this can create damage, darker, and/or darb ends. Lasts forever, can only be lightened with color remover or bleach.

Demi-Permanent- Shiny and typically amonia free hair color that can change the tone of your hair color, deepen/refresh color, can cover or blend to 50 percent grey, or can create a darker desired level while allowing hair to remain healthy. Won't lighten hair, and cannot create very drastic results on dark and darkest brown hair. Lasts 4 weeks to 3 months, can be used over itself without uneven results. Contains peroxide but not ammonia (better for your hair) You cannot lighten hair with permanent color over hair that has been previously color with demi.

Semi-Permanent- Color that simply lays on the hair shaft, most often used as punk/funky colors (ie. blues, greens, pinks and purples). Washes out in 6-12 shampoos or 1-3 weeks.

Up-do's

My favorite modern up-dos are messy, they can look great with a beautiful dress on or with jeans and a cute blouse. They're fancy without being over the top. On those day's when I don't have time to wash my hair I use inspiration from up-do's to give my blah hair some style, with a little back combing, a few curls and some bobby pins I can create my own little look within a few minutes. Enjoy!

Joico's Le Graphique 2010 Collection

My favorite hair colorist Joico's Sue Pemberton and stylist Damien Carney have collaborated to create these awesome looks with inspiration from multi-media artist Serge Luten. Damien Carney explained this series to be drawn from ...
Memorable silhouettes with crisp edges
Strong lines that balance the knife-sharp with sinuous curves and fearless angles
Extreme finishes, from high-gloss to matte.

Bang Bang

Ladies and gentelmen it's been so long since I've posted last, and I only have my self to blame. I have great news, and possibly the culprit of my slack, I'm at a new salon in the Lower Haight (yes I can walk to work!), it's called On Mars salon, and so far it's been beyond great. Here is a link to our website http://www.onmarssalon.com/ . This post is dedicated to one of my favorite little additions any hair style ... BANGS. Here is a large variety of different bangs, which proves that they can look adorable on anyone!











* Note I do not recommend cutting bangs yourself, especially if you're cutting them from a previously longer fringe, it's typically only about 10-20 dollars to run to a salon and get a quick bang trim or shape. At home disasters take time to grow out and look horrible in the entire process.