It’s a given.....when seasons change so comes the longing to do something different with our hair, whether it’s a new cut or color or simply a new way to wear an existing style. Need inspiration?  Check out what’s trending for 2016!



HOLLYWOOD WAVES

Spotted on the latest red carpets and runways in Paris and Milan, as well as in Zac Posen’s collections in New York, the Hollywood Wave has made its debut as one of 2016’s most alluring and glamorous hair trends. This ultra-feminine look, reminiscent of iconic film stars of the past, is perfect for special events where just-not-so-ordinary hair will do.


Hollywood waves are usually best created at the salon rather than at home. Very small sections of hair need to be curled and then brushed out in a specific way that is difficult to do-especially when it comes to the back of the head. By sleeping in a hairnet or on a satin pillowcase, though, you can often get two nights of wear from this gorgeous style.








BANGS

Wavy and layered side swept strands, baby bangs cut well above the brow line, or choppy angular sections often seen accompanying pixie hair styles-----we love bangs! Why? Not only are they ultra cool and one of this year’s most popular hair style trends, bangs can artfully disguise facial aspects that we’d like to hide or downplay. Have a forehead that is a little too prominent or a long, rectangular face? A little fringe helps to “remove” some of the length. Wrinkles above the brows? Get instant age reduction by adding bangs to cover those lines. Have a face shape with strong angles? Soften the lines with asymmetrical, layered, soft side swept bangs. They’re like a miracle cure.



BRAIDED PARTS

Braids have long been a favorite on the fashion runways and with girls who are smitten with the Boho look. This season, we’re excited to see a new trend--the braided part. Designed to make a statement, this dramatic style can be worn to the side or straight down the middle.


To get this look:
Begin with a rat tail comb and make two parts…one inch apart. To start the braid, simply separate the hair between those parts into three strands. French braid the strands from your forehead back to your crown. When the braid meets the crown, secure it with a small elastic band or use a couple of bobby pins to keep it in place.
Typically, it’s easiest to work with hair that has a little grip, so this type of braid is perfect for second day hair. If you’re working with freshly washed hair, you may get better results if you apply a dry shampoo like L’Oreal Fresh Dust or a volumizing product first to keep hair from sliding and to give it longer lasting hold.






Long hair with layers to add bounce and texture is another hair style trend for 2016. Think Cara Delevingne and her swoon worthy locks.

If you’ve already got a long, layered hair style, you can make the most of your look by strategically using products to create light and airy volume. Start by applying a frizz reducing product to your hair while it is still damp. (For fine hair, also add a  lightweight mousse or a product like VOLUMETRY Anti-Gravity Root Lift Spray to the roots of your hair to enhance volume.) Then blow dry in sections using a large barrel brush with natural bristles. Twist the round brush as you blow dry to create soft waves and add movement.





WAVY SIDE SWEPT LONG BOB

Perfect for the girl who wants it all! With the long bob, aka the LOB, you get a shoulder skimming cut that can be transformed into an up style on a whim—the best of both long hair and short hair worlds. Add side swept bangs to this cut, and you’re totally on point.

Long layered bobs look amazing on many different face shapes. Plus, if you’re a gal with fine or medium hair who’s looking for an easy style to maintain, this is it. You can get the tousled waves of the lob with relatively little product so there’s no worry about your hair being weighed down.

To style a long wavy bob:
Try using a wide curling iron to add waves. Be careful not to wrap strands to tightly around the barrel of the iron. (If your hair has natural curl, you can skip this step, but you may need a flat iron to help get those straight ends.) After curling, use your fingers and a texturizing spray to fluff and style, arrange bangs to the side and then mist with one of the flexible hold hair sprays that we have available at the salon.




SHORT BOB WITH SIDE SWEPT BANGS

The ever popular bob. It’s undeniably one of the most universally loved haircuts, so it’s no surprise that it continues to be another one of this year’s favorite hair trends. This style looks amazing with both straight and natural wavy hair, as well as fine, medium or thick texture. It’s also perfect for anyone with a narrow face or chin as it adds the illusion of width to the sides.

For fun, try experimenting with different size curing wands when styling. Different barrel sizes will create waves with a variety of dimension and texture. When you’re happy with the results, use a bit of extended hold hair spray at the ends (never at the root) to keep your style looking fresh all day. If you want to create a tousled look, try using a texture spray or sea salt spray.


HEADBANDS
Headbands are a way to instantly perk up ho-hum hair, and they're another style trend for 2016. A pretty headband can take lack luster locks from 0 to 10 in a matter of seconds.

With so many options on the shelves these days, though, how do you choose? New York City stylist and L'Oréal Professionnel Ambassador Pepper Pastor says, "With headbands, the biggest thing is you have to gauge is its size." You should look for a width that compliments how thick and how long your hair is: Girls with a thicker hair should opt for wider headbands since tiny styles may not say put. On the flipside, finer hair types should steer clear of the large, heavy styles and instead try delicate, thin bands.
When it comes to width, Pastor also suggests going by the rule of thumb—literally. "You don't want headbands that fit behind your ears to be wider than your thumb or they will be uncomfortable," she says. Fabric headbands, on the other hand can be a little bit larger, but no wider than your wrist.

How do you keep a headband from slipping around and sliding off? Try using a product to give your hair a little grip before putting the headband in place. A little mousse or dry shampoo at the roots generally will give the band something to hold on to.

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For styles that are perfectly on trend, stop by our hair salon in Vero Beach FL anytime. We look forward to seeing you!

Healthy radiant skin will get compliments no matter what your age, and it makes makeup application SO much easier….everything glides on better, whether it’s your foundation, your lip color, or your eye liner.

For healthy, younger looking skin, follow these daily essentials:

Wear sunscreen.  This is, of course, quite the obvious bit of advice.  If you are planning to be in the sun for any length of time, sunscreen is a must.   Most women get the importance of applying it to the face, but it’s just as important to apply it to your hands and neck to protect against sunspots and premature aging.


Never go to bed without taking off your makeup.  We know.  We’ve all done it at least once and it won’t kill you, but your skin will thank you if you take time to remove your makeup at the end of the day.  Use a creamy moisturizer afterwards if you have dry skin.


Moisturize daily.  Nothing plumps up your skin cells or makes your skin radiant like a healthy dose of hydration!  At the salon, we’re huge fans of Luminesce Daily Moisturizing Complex.  It contains apple, lentil and watermelon extracts to moisturize your skin as well as a revolutionary growth factor complex that gives your skin an age-defying glow.   It also provides solar protection (SPF 30) to safeguard against harmful UV radiation.   Massage it into your skin after cleansing for a fresh and hydrated glow.  Learn more about it HERE.


Exercise.   It goes without saying that a little exercise can have a very positive effect on your body.  Getting your heart pumping will stimulate the flow of oxygen and vital nutrients to your skin cells as well as give you more energy.   Choose a routine that works for you, whether it’s kickboxing, doing Yoga or Pilates in your living room, a brisk walk around the block, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.


Exfoliate.  Flaky, dry skin is not attractive, and it can make your makeup application look patchy and uneven.  Exfoliating your skin on a regular basis is a great way to remove dead skin cells, improve circulation, and leave your skin rejuvenated.  There are many products on the market, but be wary of those that are too abrasive as they can end up causing damage to sensitive areas of your face.  Jeunesse Luminesce Ultimate Lifting Masque is a favorite of our salon guests.  It’s a vitamin-rich, peel-off mask that contains exotic botanicals found deep in the wild forests of the Andes. These botanicals bind to your skin’s surface and provide gentle exfoliation, lifting away old skin to reveal your glowing complexion.   Learn more about it HERE.


Wear a clay masque.   A clay mask has wonderful healing and detoxifying benefits.  A bentonite clay mask, for example, can clean and open clogged facial pores, pull toxins and impurities from the skin, get vital oxygen to cells, and simultaneously release healthy minerals back into the skin.  If your skin is acne prone, it helps to clear and heal acne and blemishes.    Bentonite clay is available online and at most health food stores for very inexpensive prices, and it makes a great DIY facial that you can do at home once a week.   


For aging skin, try a skin tightening serum or microcream.  We LOVE Instantly Ageless for this purpose.  It contains skin tightening peptides and silicates that diminish lines and wrinkles, eliminate dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, minimize pores, and visibly tone and lift skin.  There’s nothing else like it.  It’s like a daily facelift that works in less than three minutes!  You can purchase it HERE.




Drink water.   Keeping yourself hydrated ensures that your skin cells stay healthy and are able to rid themselves of toxins.   If you’re not a fan of just plain water, turn it into a more flavorful, refreshing treat by boosting it with fruit or drinking iced herbal or green tea.  Try to drink six to eight glasses of water a day.


Eat healthy.   Foods that are chock full of anti-oxidants, omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals empower your skin to fight back against aging.

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If you’re in the Vero Beach FL area, stop by our hair salon and check out our Jeunesse Luminesce line of skin care.    Jeunesse products work at the cellular level to reduce the signs of aging and give you youthful, radiant skin. 

Fine lines and wrinkles.  Dark circles.  Age spots.   All of these can make you look older than you feel.   And who wants to look older than they feel?  We think no one should have to.  That’s why we’re very excited about our new line of skin care at James Geidner Salon.  Our INSTANTLY AGELESS and JEUNESSE LUMINESCE skin care is like a magic eraser for all of those troublesome areas that you’d just like to go away.   You can erase the years in minutes!

How can Jeunesse Luminesce products make you look younger?

Jeunesse products function on the cellular level with DNA repair and antioxidant ingredients that work together to improve the performance and longevity of your skin cells.  A human growth factor complex derived from adult stem cells, as well as exotic botanical extracts and an advanced moisturizing complex add to the benefits, creating a potent mix of ingredients that visibly diminish fine lines and wrinkles, firm and tighten skin, lighten age spots, minimize pores, and erase dark circles and puffiness under eyes.

The same effect as BOTOX --BUT WITHOUT THE NEEDLES!

What if you could get the same effect as botox….but with no painful injections?  With Instantly Ageless™, you can experience the disappearance of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin in less than 3 minutes after application…and no needles are involved.  Instantly Ageless is a powerful anti-wrinkle microcream infused with argireline: a peptide that works like botox.   The cream also contains skin tightening silicates.  Sodium silicate and magnesium aluminium silicate are an exclusive blend of two different silicates which, when combined, promote a tightening effect on the skin.  
To use, you simply pat a very thin layer to targeted areas; leave damp on skin and remain expressionless for 2–3 minutes while the product dries to achieve dramatic results.  Within minutes, you’ll see diminished lines and wrinkles, elimination of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, minimized pores, and visibly toned, lifted skin.  

OTHER JEUNESSE LUMINESCE PRODUCTS
In addition to Instantly Ageless,  several other Jeunesse anti-aging skin care products  are now available at the salon to help restore your skin’s youthful radiance.  

cellular rejuvenation serum
This silky serum soothes and supports your skin with a unique formula containing the highest possible percentage of growth factor complex derived from adult stem cells.  It gently diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.   Hypoallergenic and paraben-free.

BENEFITS
    Diminishes the appearance of aging
    Nourishes your skin with vitamins and antioxidants
    Restores the skin’s luminosity and temporarily firms your skin
    Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    Increases skin hydration


daily moisturizing complex
This daily facial cream provides serious protection for your skin. Apple, lentil and watermelon extracts lock in hydration while the LUMINESCE™ revolutionary growth factor complex gives your skin an age-defying glow.  SPF 30 solar protection safeguards your skin against harmful UV radiation. You’ll see dramatic improvement to your complexion by rehydrating, renewing and revitalizing your skin’s appearance.  Paraben and oil-free.

BENEFITS
    Immediately hydrates the skin
    Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    Contains red seaweed extract, providing a natural barrier to lock in moisture
    Provides essential vitamins, including a rich supply of Vitamin C
    Diminishes the appearance of age spots


advanced night repair
Formulated with vitamins and antioxidants, this silky cream restores a youthful appearance while nourishing the skin.  Wake up with skin feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.

BENEFITS
    Diminishes the appearance of aging
    Restores the appearance of the skin’s luminosity and firmness
    Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    Increases skin hydration
 

essential body renewal
This lightweight body lotion delivers a hydrating experience that nourishes and moisturizes the skin, particularly in rough, dry areas.  Antioxidants and human growth factors revitalize your skin below the surface.

BENEFITS
    Hydrates and rejuvenates for luminous skin
    Locks in moisture and nutrients to maintain radiance all day
    Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula
    Moisturizes your skin’s surface, giving your body a softer, smoother appearance
 


ultimate lifting masque
Treat yourself to the luxurious pampering of a sumptuous spa!  This vitamin-rich, peel-off mask combines the powers of chicory root and tara to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin soft and supple. The unique formula contains exotic botanicals found deep in the wild forests of the Andes. These botanicals bind to the skin’s surface and provide a gentle exfoliation, lifting away old skin to reveal your glowing complexion.

BENEFITS
    Diminishes the appearance of aging
    Instantly lifts while providing long-term hydration
    Deeply nourishes to produce supple looking skin
    Provides a special blend of vitamins and antioxidants
    Contains cucumber extract for softer looking skin
    Leaves skin looking tight and firm

Come visit us and experience the difference!
Stop by the salon this month and check out the entire Jeunesse collection.  Experience for yourself what it feels like to take 10 years off your appearance!

July and August can be two of the toughest months for your hair, but with a few easy changes to your daily routine, you can keep your hair healthy and gorgeous all summer long!  

TIP #1:  SHIELD YOUR LOCKS
Most of us know that solar rays can lead to skin damage, but those rays are also notorious for aging our hair, fading our hair color, and leaving ends dehydrated and brittle.  If you’re a sun goddess or a siren who loves spending long days at the pool or beach, your hair can greatly benefit from an extra layer of protection against the sun’s UV rays.  

One of the best ways to protect your hair is simply to wear a hat or scarf when you’re out and about.   Another solution is to look for shampoos, conditioners, and styling products that offer UV protection.   Mythic Oil Colour Glow by L’Oreal Professionnel is an excellent option.  It contains UV filters that will keep your hair safe from the harmful effects of the sun. It also contains linseed oil and cranberry oil, two powerhouse ingredients that are rich in anti-oxidants and full of moisturizing, nourishing, and shine-building benefits---perfect for summer hair!  Just add 1-2 pumps on damp hair before styling, and then reapply 1 more pump when hair is dry.


TIP #2:  LESS IS MORE
Most of us have heard the phrase “You can get too much of a good thing,” and this is especially true when it comes to washing hair.  While a daily shampoo may sound like a good idea, it can actually strip away your hair’s natural oils, resulting in strands that are dull, dry, and more susceptible to breakage and frizz.   To keep your hair healthy this summer, wash it every other day (or less often if your hair is super dry).    Choose a mild shampoo and conditioner which will cleanse without robbing your hair of precious moisture.  Sulfate-free shampoos are fabulous!   
On your “off shampoo days”, try using a dry shampoo such as L’Oreal Fresh Dust Dry Shampoo.   When applied to your hair and roots, the dry shampoo will absorb any excess oil, and leave your hair with an amazing fragrance.   You’ll get hair that feels clean, shiny, and refreshed without being subjected to unnecessary washing.  


TIP #3:   SKIP THE HEAT
Summer is the perfect season to banish the blow dryer, the flat iron and curling wand, and opt for a daily styling routine that does not involve heat.  Intense heat from dryers and irons can damage the outer cuticle layer of your hair, adding extra stress to strands that may already be weak and fragile due to sun exposure and high summer temperatures.  Give your hair a break from the heat, and let it air dry when possible.  For styling, try a tousled summer Boho look, braids, or heat-free curling options such as Velcro rollers or Curlformers.   
When showering, forego a steamy hot shower and use cool or warm water for shampooing and rinsing.  Piping hot water can lead to dry, itchy scalp conditions as well as dry hair and skin.

TIP #4:   BASK IN A MASQUE
From time to time, summer hair needs a little extra pampering.   If your hair is feeling severely stressed or damaged,  try a moisturizing masque to restore shine, softness, and manageability.   Apply a product to your hair such as Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque by L’Oreal Professionnel, wrap with a towel, and then enjoy a good book or your favorite movie while the formula soaks into every strand.  Then rinse, and savor your revived tresses.   Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque contains Argan Oil, which is rich in Vitamin E and Omega 3, as well as Cotton Seed Oil.  Both of these oils will add nourishment and extreme softness throughout your hair and ends.

If you feel as though your hair has reached the point of no return, a professional salon service such as a nourishing and indulgent Mythic Oil treatment can make a big difference.  Mythic Oil treatments can be customized to target the individual needs of your hair, whether it’s a need for strength, repair, clarity, shine, manageability, or color protection.  Your hair will feel thoroughly hydrated, soft, and shiny afterwards.


TIP #5:   DAMAGE CONTROL
Believe it or not, something as simple as a haircut can actually keep your hair healthy during the summer.   The daily wear and tear caused by exposure to the elements along with blow drying, styling, and coloring can leave your hair susceptible to split ends and fraying.  Without a trim, these split ends will keep moving up your hair strand, causing tangles and breakage.   For best results, schedule a trim every 8 -12 weeks and your hair will thank you by staying manageable and healthy.


TIP #6:    SWIM PROOF YOUR STRANDS
Chlorine can be one of your hair’s worst enemies.    It can strip away shine, damage the outer cuticle layer of your hair, and fade your color.  As a remedy, apply conditioner to damp hair before diving into the pool.  When saturated with conditioner, the cells of your hair will be less likely to absorb chemicals from the pool while you’re swimming.

Immediately after swimming, use a chelating shampoo to remove any chlorine that may have been absorbed, and follow the shampoo with a super moisturizing conditioner to combat dryness.



TIP #7:    NOURISH FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Lastly, don’t overlook the connection between healthy eating and healthy hair.   In addition to protecting your hair on the outside, take steps to nourish your hair and body from the inside out.

Make sure you’re getting a sufficient amount of B Complex Vitamins.  A good B Complex supplement will contain every sort of Vitamin B available on the market, including Vitamins B3 (Niacin), B6, B12, folic acid, and B7 (Biotin).   B Vitamins have been shown to reduce hair loss, slow down the graying process, aid in more rapid hair growth, and add shine.  And who doesn’t want shinier, thicker and faster growing hair?
In addition to B Vitamins, your hair can benefit from Vitamin C and Omega 3 fatty acids (either from fish such as salmon or from a DHA/EPA supplement).  Iron, zinc and protein are beneficial, too.  

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For more tips on healthy summer hair, stop by the salon and visit with one of our stylists.  We’ll be happy to share additional tips and products for ensuring that your hair looks amazing all summer long!