Mark Christopher Salon: September 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Girls with Curls

You twirl it, twist it, straighten it, and sometimes lop it all off and start over.

Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the every day, it’s easy for us ladies to feel like we are

neglecting our hair. Here are 10 quick tips on styling curly hair when you’re rushing out the door.

Pull It Up

If you’re in an extra hurry, sometimes pulling the hair into a ponytail or updo is the best option. A

cute chignon is a great way to look fashionable and chic when you are crunched for time.

Secure it with chopsticks or a flirty hair clip, let some of your curls hang loose, and you’ve got

a fun hairstyle in a matter of minutes.

Another great option is to invest in hair pieces that you can attach to your ponytail. Hair pieces are

easy because they require no styling whatsoever, and they can cover the curls that you didn’t

have time to style.

Let It Go!

Perhaps the ponytail doesn’t suit you, or you prefer your hair to be loose and flowing. In that case, try

pulling your hair up into a bun on your way to work and then release it once you arrive at your

destination. Many times we wake up in the morning with bed hair that simply needs a quick run

through with the fingers in order to set it in place. Pulling the hair up in a bun will help literally pull it

together so that your hair will be manageable and ready to go once you release it.

Style Your Hair At Night

Mornings are sometimes the most hectic. Kids are screaming for breakfast and the alarm clock is

buzzing incessantly, but the hair still cries for attention. Try styling your hair at night to make

mornings less frenzied. Perhaps your hair is too disheveled in the morning even after styling? In that

case, try misting your hair with water when you first wake up. This will reactivate the product that

you put in your hair last night. Your curls will wake up and be ready to go.

Nocturnal Twisting

A great way to shape your hair is to do a twist out or braid it. Braids and twist outs maximize the

amount of curl or wave in your hair and are relatively easy to do. What’s the catch? Twist outs and

braids take time to properly shape the hair. However, the amount of time you spend sleeping is just

the amount of time you need for a braid or twist out. While you sleep, your hair will be shaping itself

for a brand new day. In the morning, simply pull the bands out of your hair and watch your gorgeous

curls unravel. Mornings are now effortless.

Sleep on a Satin Scarf

If you decide to style your hair at night, you might be faced with bed hair in the morning. Cotton

pillow cases are generally rough on the hair, causing frizz and breakage. The solution is to wrap your

hair in a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase. Sleeping on satin will make your hair much more

manageable in the morning and decrease the time you spend on it. With a satin scarf or pillowcase,

you can style the hair at night and wake up with less frizz.

Is Your Hair Aging You?

Being overtressed can add more years than any wrinkle.

Check out how loosening up their 'dos keeps these beauty icons looking forever young:

KATIE HOLMES:

We hardly knew ya when you transformed from Dawson's sweetie to Suri's mommy.

HAIR AGE: 18

But all was forgiven with the bold bob and bangs. A tad sophisticated for 29 (and perhaps more
appropriate for 34-year-old BFF Posh), but a chic compromise nonetheless.

HAIR AGE: 34

JESSICA SIMPSON:

Recipe for disaster? Faux tan exacerbated by matching copper wig.

HAIR AGE: 42

And it got worse with the platinum helmet.

HAIR AGE: 51

Just leave it alone and act your age (27), Jess.

HAIR AGE: 20

ANGELINA JOLIE:

A messy bird's-nest updo with limp and lanky tendrils obscures the 32-year-old

stunner's famously chiseled features.

HAIR AGE: 47

Sculpted waves, swept off her luminous face, balance the angles of her jawline, allowing

her lips — ta-da! — to steal the spotlight.

HAIR AGE: 30

SCARLETT JOHANSSON:

Between the curves and killer Hollywood résumé, it's easy to forget she's just 23.

But unless you're starring in a period film, why age yourself with a tightly coiled coif?

HAIR AGE: 35

For non-costume affairs, we vote for natural curls.

HAIR AGE: 25

REESE WITHERSPOON:

... as a soccer mom.

HAIR AGE: 41

But with a snip of her bangs, a flip of the ends, and a subtle streak of lowlights,

the 32-year-old upgrades from soccer mom to supernova.

HAIR AGE: 28

Emmy Envy!

Many of us watched the Emmy’s last night and while most were anticipating the award results, we

were really paying attention to the hair. Our favorite look was the maxi dress and cascading curls

combination that some of our favorite starlets wore. Gretchen Mol and Claire Danes chose an elegant

deep side part while Heidi Klum and Christina Hendricks opted for off center parts.

Julianne Hough danced into the limelight with a fantastic finger-wave,

inspired by the flappers of the 1920s. Polished and elegant, this asymmetrical, curly ‘do is a great way

to add visual interest to your hairstyle, while maintaining a special occasion, off the face look.

Chin-length styles are perfect to draw attention to cheekbones and chin, lips and eyes.

Step 1:

To create this look at home, apply set and style spray to damp hair and blowdry

loosely with hands.

Step 2:

Mist dried hair with protective thickening lotion. Use a mid-size curling iron to

curl hair and use pin curl clips to pin curls to head.

Step 3:

Allow hair to cool, or blast cool with cool air from dryer. Release pin curl clips.

Step 4:

Gently brush hair out, so curls become soft, winding undulations.

Step 5:

Create side part and tuck short side behind ear, using a pin if required. Allow the long

side to fall over the ear, temple and eyebrow. If required, use pins to keep hair off the face.

Step 6:

Finish with primp working spray for hold, texture and grip.

Via: StyleNoted

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Flirt!

We love this voluminous, wavy take on the bob. The flirty shape has an alluring peek-a-boo fringe,

and a disheveled sexiness that reminds us of Bridget Bardot. An asymmetrical outline is flattering for

almost any face, and the tousled finish is simple to style. This is a great cut to pair with chunky fall

sweaters and long, draped scarves. Click Style Notes for tips on achieving a similar look…

Step 1:

Ask your stylist for a layered bob with a side swept fringe, soft ends, and internal

texturizing –– which will support the volume in the shape.

Step 2:

At home, apply volume foam to roots of hair and protective thickening lotion to the mid-length

and ends. Rough dry with your fingers, lifting at the roots for lots of volume.

Step 3:

Apply a fine mist of primp working spray to the entire head. Using a one-inch curling iron, twist
large sections of the hair into spirals, alternating directions to achieve a more natural looking texture.

Step 4:

Run your fingers through the curls from root to end to create separation. Take a dime-sized

amount of texture paste and rub between your hands until it is warm. Scrunch into the hair from

the tips to add a rough, sexy finish.

Via: StyleNoted

Trend Report

After eight weeks of Resort collections, the Fall shows back in February and March feel almost like

ancient history to us, but with retailers unloading new shipments on a daily basis, late July is a fitting

time to hit refresh on the season's top trends. What to look for in stores now and on the streets when

the weather turns cooler: oversize outerwear, royal brocades, and head-to-toe leather looks worthy of

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo—OK, maybe at this point, we should say worthy of Anne

Hathaway's star turn as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

Via: Style.com

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

PrIMP

WITH LIGHT, PLIABLE HOLD, WORKING SPRAY IS FOR PRIMPING AND COIFFING

DIFFERENT SHAPES AND STYLES. AMAZINGLY RESPONSIVE TO HEAT-TOOL

STYLING. CREATES GRIP, ADDS DETAIL.

DIRECTIONS: HOLD ABOUT 8-10 INCHES AWAY FROM HAIR AND MIST EVENLY INTO

STYLE. GREAT FOR LAYERING INTO STYLED HAIR FOR INCREASED TEXTURE AND

CONTROL.

New from Arrojo!

Copper & Peach

If you are looking for a single-toned, new fall hue this beautiful shade of peach-copper is right on

trend, and goes to show that reds don’t have to be in your face, bold and bright. And subtle colors

look great on a pale complexion. If you like the idea, but feel the tone isn’t the one for you, talk to

your colorist about other options in the red-brown range of colors –– it’s definitely a trend for fall.

Step 1:

If hair is light, your colorist may be able to add a glaze that gives a peach-copper shade

with lots of shine. For darker tresses, hair will need to be pre-lightened first, and then toned.

Step 2:

Red color molecules are the fastest to fade, so preserve tone with a paraben free

shampoo and conditioner, like shine luxe.

Step 3:

You can avoid color stripping by avoiding too much wet shampooing. Instead, dry clean

your hair with refinish dry shampoo, so you only have to wet shampoo once or twice weekly.

Via: StyleNoted

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Steal Alexa Chung's hair from FNO

Alexa Chung stepped out for Fashion’s Night Out wearing simple beach waves and a subtle ombre.

We love her understated style owing to the fact that it is uncomplicated yet pretty, and totally her

signature style. Click through for steps on how to create your own beach waves.

Step 1:

Start with damp hair and towel dry. Apply styling whip, roots to ends.
Follow with styling creme, roots to ends. (If hair needs extra encouragement to wave

and curl, substitute styling creme for curl enhancer.)

Step 2:

Wrap two-to-three inch sections of hair around your fingers, creating tight, hand-held twists.
Blow-dry each hand-held twist up and down with the nozzle pointing down.

Repeat all over for shape and style.

Step 3:

Add texture, volume, and the gritty, lived-in beachy feel by pulsing refinish dry shampoo

into the roots. Tousle and shake out.

Via: StyleNoted