Spring Hair

Spring is in the air, and definitely on all of our minds lately - we are ready!

Out with the cold, in with the sunshine and so with that comes....

Off with the old hair and in with the new! So what's new for the season?

Volume, texture and movement in hair. You can have volume in short, medium or long hair it just depends on the cut and the products you use to get there. The right cut can create the volume and the texture; but depending on your natural hair texture and weight; you need the right product to get your hair up and moving!

Volume doesnt just mean big, nor does it mean on top of your head. New volume happens in unexpected places and isn't what we've done in the past.

Colour for the season is also in unexpected places...more seamless solids with multi-dimensional colour that you don't really know is there; blondes, brunettes and red heads can all achieve this when done the right way. So don't play; call your stylist today and get in for spring~ easter is right around the corner!

Fashion week for fall 2010

Fashion week in NY is full of high energy, creativity, art, interesting people, and lots of eye candy!

Arriving on Friday night, the week started off on Saturday 2/13 with the first show: Band of Outsiders. While I hadn't heard of this designer before; I quickly became a huge fan! Not only are the clothes re-freshing, young and fun they are also very wearable and practical.
Before we (the Sebastian Design Team) arrived for fashion week; lead stylist, Thomas Dunkin had met with all the designers and discussed what looks they wanted for hair for their shows. Saturday morning we had a workshop with Thomas to see, learn and practice all the looks for the entire week.

Band of Outsiders show hair: very casual, textured hair using Sebastian's Volupt spray throughout the hair on the scalp and through the ends (lots of product!) to create volume and textural-movement in the hair. Then the hair was finger-teased into a messy pony-tail in back.

Next show (and my personal favorite) was the hi-light of my week thus far on Valentine's Day no less.........Betsey Johnson.
I still can't believe I worked this show; and was able to meet her! She is so full of everything....life, love, energy, fun - she's still amazing and KNOWS how to put on a runway show. Betsey thought of everything~ from vases of pink and red roses on our working stations to plates of candy that were re-filled all day; and even pink champagne for us to drink! She graciously sketched and autographed cartoon-like thank you posters that donned the walls to the hairstylist and make-up artist for working her show.
Her fall/winter collection that will be coming up later this year is so very exciting! Inspired by vintage/western cowboys and girls; her show was filled with a variety of styles and looks that included floppy cowboy hats, full skirts and dresses like the old saloon-style from a western film. Cowgirls gone bad!~
The opening model for the show was Kelly Osborne who came out on stage wearing a bandit-style masque that she unveiled to the audience halfway down the runway.
Closing the show was a model giving tribute to Alexander McQueen...carrying a sign that said: Long Live McQueen.

Betsey Johnson show hair: lots of tosseled volumous hair with frothy texture. We created this look with Sebastian's Volupt spray and velcro rollers; then removed rollers and finger-teased the set into 2 quirky, not perfect pony-tails and finally set it with Re-Shaper hairspray. Creating a very bouncy, see-through, cowgirl type look.

3rd show was Zero+Maria Cornejo. A Spanish influenced designer that has hand tailored clothing. Her clothes are more simplistic in design and colour; but impeccably constructed. The focus on this collection was definitely in the layers and separate pieces that accentuate the shoulders.

Hair for her show: Very natural, simple texture.

This has been an amazing experience that has re-confirmed how hair is fashion and style is individual to the wearer.

Last show of the week for us:
William Rast (a.k.a Justin Timberlake's a partner)
The clothing line has expanded from just denim to a complete lifestyle collection, including leathers, outerwear, wovens and knits; known for delivering quality, detail, design and comfort. Grounded in the iconography of American denim heritage and biker culture, yet re-packed and presented in a contemporary context, William Rast has found it's place on the floors of top-tier department stores and boutiques across the globe. The show was packed full of music, and lived up to everything the line represents.

Hair for the show: Textured twist using volupt spray blowing it into each section of hair, then untwisting to create a very beachy natural look; finished with Sebastian's matte putte for a matte texture with an un-kept finish.

What an amazing week to be a part of! Hair truly is fashion; and no look is complete without the right hair to go with it.
Now back to the real world; but right around the corner the next fashion week awaits!

Fearless Feminity

Have you heard of the new show in New York called Fuerza Bruta? It's an aerialists show where beautiful femme fatales dangle in the air, throw themselves into water above your head and not only showcase their beauty but most importantly their strength!

One of the starlet's of this show, Rose Malar has been the inspiration for Sebastian's new collection for this season....Velvet Vertigo. Where softness meets edginess, volume meets sexy texture and you as a woman can be strong and beautiful at the same time. Come into fresche and tell us about your fearless femininity~

Blow-out 101 / part 1

Having trouble styling your hair? Have you ever had a lesson?

There are lots of do's and dont's of hair styling; but one of the biggest is the tools used, and how they are used to achieve your end result.

Some helpful hints from Hellaweeze:

* For healthier hair, blot your hair dry with a towel to remove all the excess water
* Make sure you are using the right styling product to achieve your look (curly, straight or thermal protection type of product depending on your texture and look)
* Apply the right amount of product from the ends up to the roots
* Make sure you are using the right brush and the correct blow-dryer

This will get you headed in the right direction for your finish.
For more tips and tricks of the professionals stay tuned or come into fresche for a blow-out 101.

Hair is.....

Hair is....

movement, texture, colourful, soft, art, a small insight into someone's personality, creativity, shattered, straight, flowing, architectural, interesting, questionable, intriguing, sexy, organic, manipulative, historic, genderless, defining, everything, changeable, moldable.....

what is it to you?

what can it be?

what does your hair say about you?

Cold = dry

If your somewhere that's really cold right now you might be experiencing dry skin, itchy skin, dry scalp, or dry hair. Atlanta is currently experiencing one of the coldest January's to date; and I'm a native Atlantan so I would know!

What happens outside directly effects what happens with your skin, your scalp and ultimately your hair. The cold air is dry and damaging to your un-protected skin and to your un-protected hair. What can you do about this? You can protect your skin, cover it up, and moisturize it or if your really up for a treat go to the spa and get some extra, extra care for your skin!

What can you do about your dry scalp or hair? You can exfoliate your scalp with an in-salon treatment and massage; and you can treat your dry locks with some extra hydration. fresche has many nurturing, hydrating treatments that can gently be massaged into each strand and then complimented by a steamy hot towel. You can relax, unwind and let your hair and scalp get rejuvenated this winter!

A New Beginning

2010 has much to offer. This year "Happy New Year" brings a new meaning to all of us. It's only the 2nd week of January and already you can feel a sense of something better on the horizon. A new year may mean a new beginning, a new job, a new relationship, a new place to live, or a new image to get all of that going!

fresche is packed full of new things happening in 2010. We have just expanded and added a boutique. The boutique is a new home for many local artist's hand-crafted goods from hair accessories to jewelry, messenger bags, scarves, organic greeting cards and other fun household items.

Our salon is fully staffed with 8 amazingly talented individuals that are uniquely gifted in their craft. We have 2 new stylist's, Karen and Matthew, that have recently joined our team that bring a lot to the salon in their creativity as well as their customer service attitude for each client.

fresche is an open door to our charming little organic community of Oakhurst that we are so happy to be a part of. We have developed many long-term relationships with our neighboring businesses as well as our clientele. We look forward to what 2010 has to offer; and what we have to offer 2010!