Neon Summers to Mellow Falls

That time of year is approaching quickly. Mustard yellows, plum purples, and olive greens. Cozy sweaters and messy top knots. But you cannot forget the pumpkin spice lattes! Which means it is time to ditch the neon nails and apply our seasonal fall blends! We followed top Runway Shows that showcased trends for fall 2019 to give you The Studio Hair Salon & Spa’s top favorites for this season

• Jelly French is a brilliant upcoming trend that replaces that bubble gum pink base in a classic French to a sweet and smooth Lavender base. It is the perfect way to set a laid-back vibe to your cozy fall days. Being a pastel nude means it will be a perfect diverse color for all your sweaters.
• Rodarte was a runway show that took place in California. Although it was rained out, that did not stop the designers from showcasing the glitz and glam. That is how this nail look was born. Bold and Glitter. How could you possibly go wrong? Grab a bold shade like cherry red, peacock blue, or plum purple and coat it with a glittery finish. Go for a thin glitter not the chunky. Thin glitter will scream elegance and bold.
• Polk Dot nails are back. Yes, you can scream a little! They are simple and fun yet customizable to fit you. Pair light hues with dark ones. Try Plum purples with lavender dots. Or Beige base with white dots. Mix it up even more and reverse the nail bases with dots.
• Chromat was inspired by tropical vibes based in the heart of Miami. With a recent move from New York to Miami has allowed this nail art to blossom into the masterpiece that showcases your true colors. The key to this work is Bright and Marbleized. This look is best paired with similar hues of pastels. But ask our specialists how to make it unique to you!
• Animal prints were popular this summer and that wave will continue into fall. Especially Leopard Prints on a bold nude background. Unlike summer, we will start with a nude base. Add individual(s) leopard spots on each nail. Some spots can fully cover the nail, while others will only partial cover the nail.
• Are you ready to make that hot summer vibe into a mellow cozy mood? All these nails will be the perfect way to start your fall season. Call us today at 540-434-8188 to start this transformation. Or stop by our salon located at 353 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, to plan your next nail trend!

• Healthy, moisturized, virgin hair, meaning that it has never been colored, highlighted or permed, or exposed to heat damage, can usually go 6-10 weeks between cuts.  We recommend cutting about one inch to maintain your current length.  This will keep growth to cutting ratio close to one another.

• If you want to grow your long locks even more, stay closer to a 1/4 - 1/2 inch.  This will always ensure there is more growth than cutting.  However, if you hair is damaged and you do not keep the spilt ends cut regularly, the hair strand will continue to split further up and result in long hair that looks wispy – stringy on the ends, because it splits and then breaks. 

• Medium - Long hair should be cut 6-8 weeks, removing 1/2 inch to maintain the current length.  To continue the growth only trim 1/4 - 1/2 inch intervals.

• Medium-Short hair should be cut 5-6 weeks, following the above amounts. Medium hair is a unique balance on what YOU want. Whether that be a longer style or shorter.

• Bobs and Lobs are meant to be shorter, if your hair begins to grow past the traditional length of a bob/lob you are no longer considered to have that style. That’s why we recommend every 6 weeks.  It keeps clean sharp lines that will grow out nicely before your next cut.

• Pixies are the same way as bobs and lobs. Letting a pixie grow out too much will dilute your style and turn to a mess.  Stick to appointments 4 weeks apart.

• Tight coarse curls should be cut every 6-8 weeks. Adding additional weight can stretch your curls and cause them to lose some of their playfulness. To maintain your same curl length cut ½-1 inch off. To grow them out a little more only remove ¼- ½ inch per visit.

• Medium Curls should be trimmed closer to 6-8 weeks. The longer medium to fine curls grow the stringer they begin to look. Keep them bouncy and curly with frequent trims.

• Bangs are no exception and should be cut every 2 weeks! This does not mean cutting all your hair. Just pop in for a quick trim to keep your bangs from looking straggly and overgrown.

• Long Layers should be cut every 6-8 weeks. This gives your hair long enough to grow but trimmed frequently enough to keep framing layers in place.

• Multiple Layers should be trimmed every 6 weeks. Our stylists always explain to clients that week 1 multiple layers have a textured look. By week 4 layers have a sexy/lived in vibe.  And by week 8 layers begin to take a mind of their own. Keep the trimmed to stay textured and sassy!

• Colored hair should be 4-6 weeks. Long hair tends to have more fragile ends, so coming in more frequently will allow your stylist to assess how much should be removed to keep it long and healthy.

Don’t let dry skin get you down or frizz get you frazzled. As much as we love the winter time, cool weather, fun out in the snow or sitting by the fire warming up, we don’t like the dryness it brings to our hair, skin and nails. Our hair, skin and nails get dry because the colder weather irritates it, with low humidity that causes us to lose moisture. Without moisture our skin can flake and become scaly, making us look dull and sallow. Our hair can get static electricity, have more split ends and dry scalps. Our hands and nails can become dry, scaly with dry cuticles that can lead to more hangnails.

 

To help prevent and heal this dryness we recommend drinking plenty of water. Our body is made up of 60% water. When you shower use warm water not hot, close the bathroom door to keep the moisture in while you are showering and keep your shower or bath time to under 10 minutes. Wash with a gentle, fragrance free cleanser, towel blot the skin with a soft dry towel and then apply one of our moisturizers to your dry skin and remember to use cuticle oil on your nails after shower or baths and every night before going to bed. For your hair use one of our moisturizing shampoo and conditioners. We recommend deep conditioning treatments for your hair once every 3 shampoos and daily leave in treatments immediately after every shampoo. Our expert team members can recommend the perfect hair, skin and nail regimen just for you and your level of  dryness.

 

We also recommend using a lip conditioner prior to lipstick and repeat the lip conditioner several times through out the day. Keep hand lotions near by so you can use them after every hand washing throughout the day. Wear your gloves when outside to prevent dry chapped hands. And for your face we recommend cleansing, toning and moisturizing in the am and pm. Depending on your skin type you will need additional masks and treatments. Our Skin Experts can do a skin analysis to help you have everything you need to keep your skin moist, supple and glowing.

 

We recommend using a humidifier in the house to add moisture and help prevent dryness to your hair, skin or nails. If you have a fireplace, you will want to increase the moisture the humidifier adds to your room to prevent additional dryness.
 

Want to know more about your personal hair care and skin care regimen? Reserve a complimentary Hair Care prescription and/or Face Mapping Skin Analysis with our salon and spa experts and be sure to check out our FarmHouse Fresh Skin and Body care, all natural line!