Greasy Hair

 
A certain amount of oil or grease is healthy, and in fact necessary for your hair to remain in optimum condition, but too much oil can cause our hair to look dirty and lank.
You can split greasy hair into two types; greasy hair and scalp or greasy scalp and dry hair. If suffering from the latter, our general advice would be to use a shampoo for the scalp and a conditioner for the hair itself, i.e. a shampoo for greasy hair and a dry hair conditioner.
If you have read this and are thinking “I don’t have that, it’s only my hair that’s greasy”, then you don’t have a grease problem but a product issue! What I mean is that you’re using a product that is either:

Not right for your type of hair ,too heavy a product for fine hair, too much of a product ,too much in one spot.
A poor quality products

Check out the links in the above for the answers to your problem
For those still interested in the grease issue, oil originates from glands in the scalp so this is the area we need to focus on. There are several products for oily scalps to help control the over production of oil, but it is important to know how not to make the condition worse yourself.
If your hair is greasy we tend to wash it more frequently, and scrub it just that bit harder to get it clean and this is exactly what we should be avoiding. The glands which produce the oil are stimulated by massage, therefore we should practice a few of the following habits when dealing with a greasy scalp.
· Shampoo with the flat of your fingers rather than the tips for a more gentle cleaning action.
· When combing or brushing your hair, don’t over do it or use too vigorous an action.
· Try shampooing your hair a little less often! Twice a day is too much. I know that this may seem to be the worst thing for someone with a greasy scalp but give it a go. Firstly you need to break the cycle of frequent shampooing, try shampooing every second day. If you find your scalp is still greasy, wash it daily using the gentle technique we suggest above.
Evening Primrose oil or zinc supplements can be beneficial in helping correct sebum (oil) activity.
If the problem persists it could be hormonal or some other internal factor and a trichologist or doctor will need to be consulted.
 

Go Darker

Going a bit darker usually suits most blond’s more than going lighter does (a la Jennifer Aniston), so try out a semi- or demi permanent shade first before fully committing to it.
Hold On to Your Blond
Cleansing with blond-specific shampoos and their matching conditioners will help you love your color longer. (They are formulated with a gentler pH level than traditional versions.)
We USE AND RECOMMEND : PAULMITCHEL , PHYTO, Bumble & bumble

You Love Being Blond

November-20-10

Whether your golden locks are natural or you work hard at maintaining that most famous of hair colors, you’ve likely considered giving different blond intensities a whirl. But before you decide to go lighter or darker, remember the top rule of hair color change: The farther you stray from your current color, the more damaged your hair will be. Overall, pros advise remaining within two levels (the scale by which hair color is measured) in either direction. “When you go too far, the hair texture that you feel today will be gone tomorrow,” warns

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Blond: Go Lighter

Before doing anything else, consider your skin tone. If you’re fair-skinned, don’t go too light to avoid looking washed out or tired. Do you have medium to dark skin with olive undertones? Then choose shades that are described as “cool.” Next, how long do you want this new color to stick around? Permanent color lasts until the next time you dye it, demipermanent color lasts about a month, and semipermanent color lasts approximately a week.

Women Hairstyles

To many women, a suitable hairstyle is a personal statement and a very big deal which explains why every day salons all over the world are brimming with women looking for up to date hair ideas and pictures of hairstyles ready to cut and style their hair into something newer, shorter, and fresher. And it’s not a surprise the latest hairstyle trends transcend from the catwalk to the streets from country to country, making past hairstyles current with a few simple alterations.   With the classic hairstyles such as the bob returning with a twist, there are also hairstyles for women that are completely unique and original.  Oh what fun it is to be a woman!  Because the majority of women have more hair to work with, unlike men, women hairstyles are far more vast and experimental.   Hairstyle pictures from every hair magazine will present an enormous array of endless possibilities such as different hairstyles for bangs, the latest way to wear a ponytail and thousands upon thousands of short, medium or long hairstyles.

Hairstyles play such an important role in the fashion industry overall that they are considered a much necessary asset to complete any outfit.  To get ideas of the latest women hairstyles, every runway model will sport the latest hair trends and fashion magazines present as many pictures of hairstyles as they do clothing.

The most suitable hair style of any woman really depends on several things such as the shape of her face- the quality and texture of her hair- even how long she wants to spend on her hair daily should be taken into account.  For every hairstyle comes a lifestyle that has to match, or is it the other way around.  To decide upon the best hair color, skin complexion should also be considered.   The truth is, in this day and age with the invention of extensions, length has nothing to do with anything.  If a woman has boy short hair and wants to wear it down her back without waiting 1 year, any professional hairstyle salon will magically create flowing locks in less than a few hours.

Short Hairstyles

The real definition of short hair would imply chin length tresses or shorter.  Some examples of the hottest short hairstyles are the pixie,  crop and ever famous bob.  Anything reaching to the shoulders and slightly beyond would fall into the medium hairstyle category.  When it comes to a woman with short hair, she is incredibly lucky if a short hairstyle suits her.  Why?  Because not every face can pull it off.  The size and shape of a face and body plays an enormous part in ones hairstyle and let’s face it, the shorter the hair, the more to expose.  Once pulled off successfully, short hair is clean, sharp, mature and extremely sexy on many women, not to mention liberating!  Many women have been known to carry their posture better, hold their heads up higher and pay more attention to their attire since they don’t have their hair to hide under.  It’s not as forgiving as longer hairstyles on bad hair days as it can’t simply be put up in an updo and forgotten about.  More frequently than long hair, short hair is often cut with a particular style in mind rather than a long hairs monthly trim.   This means that a short hairstyle may save you time with a shorter hair routine but might be more of a challenge to maintain once the style begins to grow out.   One will never be out of hair ideas with short hairstyle possibility as short hairstyle pictures can be found on nearly every famous female celebrity at one time or another and of course on the internet and fashion magazines.

Medium Hairstyles

Out of all the hairstyle lengths, medium hairstyles might have to be the most popular for many reasons.  This below the chin, around the shoulders look is not only the most suitable length for almost every woman but it is also a length most often seen in the transition phase.  When women are trying to grow their hair back long after a recently sported short do, a hairstyle will have to encounter medium length before it’s grown out to long hair or cut into another short hairstyle.  Medium length styles are short enough to care for on a daily basis with ease and yet are still long enough to create a sexy updo when necessary.  Because it’s so versatile, medium length locks have a huge amount of styling possibilities.   Learning the art of blow drying is a plus when getting a medium length hairstyle.  One can spice it up with waves and side swept bangs, bodacious curls or dry it pin straight.  If the hair is extremely curly however, shoulder length hair with its curls will turn into long hair straightened.   Understanding your facial features will help you to better understand what medium length hairstyle will suit you.  If you’re not sure about short or long, stick to the middle and go medium.

Long Hairstyles

A long hair style isn’t as difficult to maintain as it is to keep healthy.  Because there is so much more of it than with shorter hairstyles, long hair has a tendency to produce split ends more quickly and it can also become heavy and appear flat on the head.   It’s not uncommon to run into a hairstyle creativity rut with long hair.  Most women eventually swoop it up into a bun or ponytail for easy handling but there are so many non traditional styles to spice up long hair as well as various ways to sport a ponytail, bun or braid as almost any kind of updo can be created at this length.  The key to having fun with long hair is exploration.  Research some of the latest long hair styles on the internet and discover its number one perk, versatility.  Layers are popular but with long hair specifically, extra large curlers can actually stay in longer hair and some women may consider this one of the sexiest lengths of all as it blows freely in the wind, falls gently onto the face and flips wildly with a few head whips.   Just because it’s long however doesn’t make it sexy.  Long hair has to be well cared for, nicely styled and never ‘too’ long for it to maintain its ………..

city kidz – Eliegante Hair Design & Spa

 Chop Your Mop by the Pros *a big success!*
Date: May 3 2009

Thank you for making the city kidz, Chop your Mop event a resounding success.
All proceeds to go to support city kidz, Hamilton.

Special Thanks to: CHCH TV, CTS TV and Crossroads.ca The Full Circle at 100 Huntley Street for having me on the “ladies couch” to help get the word out on the event.
–> Watch Interview from Full Circle, May 1st 2009

Products by: Paul Mitchell Systems / Radiant Beauty Supplies  / Phyto Products

Special Thanks to: Oldies 1150 & Talk 820 Radio for playing our ads.

Special Thanks to our fellow Pro! artists from the following salons:

– Albert Snow Hair Design Group
– Hair by SOHO
– Maison Fritz Hair and Spa
– Louise’s Hair Salon
– Mark’s Salon
– Panache
– Koupi Studio
– Silk Salon
– Bruno’s School
– J DiSalvo Hair & Aesthetics

Thanks to Tim Hortons & Marie Ehler, for donating the Fresh Coffee and Donuts.

Thanks also to the Eliegante Pro! Stylists and Volunteer staff who worked tirelessly throughout the day to server our loyal guests.

We will be announcing the total funds raised for donation in the coming dayz.

We thank the Lord for the many people that gave their time and resources to city kidz and look forward to being a blessing next year!

Without the support of my loving family, Raffaella (spouse) Roberta, Alessandra and Graziella, gifts from God… I love you all so much.

NOT TWO CURLS ARE ALIKE

We celebrate curls for their dynamics and we recognize them as true and natural beauty. We will contribute more CURL CONSCIOUS TOOLS to the world so that CURLS remain in able hands. It’s time to take on convertibles, rainy days, humid mornings and windy nights with with BRAVE NEW CURLS.

NO TWO CURLS ARE ALIKE AND THEY SHOULD BE CUT, STYLED, TREATED AND TENDED TO AS THE ONE OF A KIND WONDERS THEY ARE .

Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious line of products has something for every curl.

Bumble and bumble will:

Define round, shiny, bouncy curls.

Lift and shape ringlets .

Lift fine locks into gentle waves.

Give great support and separation.

visit www.curlconscious.com

There is something particularly wonderful about Fall & winter

 

 

 

There is something particularly wonderful about Fall  and Winter .The Fall and the Winter  weather has all of us updating our looks with a fresh take on the latest styles. The new Fall and winter  Collections, , fascinates and professional stylists search for the perfect Fall and Winter  hair,fashion and beauty monthly in advance to bring you the season’s very best. For Fall and winter  hair and beauty are inspired by the, ‘70s and ‘80s the  volume is back . The 2008 and  2009 Collection adds modern elements to these iconic fashion eras.. This season, Curly hair is exposed everywhere,from  PUMP UP THE VOLUME TO  MUSSED UP HAIR WITH DEFINITION AND A STRONG BUT VERY TOUCHABLE  HOLD , on top models and all over the runways. The latest hair cuts featured short well -crafted cuts with angular structures to an image that is captivating and inspiring , disconnected,fringes and soft layers. There is nothing I love more than a soft lines for Feminine appeal, hair and bobs on women with some color blocking or color panting. These cuts set women apart showcasing strong style. plus my favorite think of all is the HAIR  COLOR ,Best of all  styles can easily be updated to create different looks. Long and gorges layers with a Mocha Madness or Haute Chocolate Crazy for Cocoa.

Remember there is no such a think that one color fits all .or one style fits all, be courageous and trust your stylist because we love what we do and we do what we love  .

 

Eliegante and team are pleased to bring you the best beauty, hair fashion, your latest Fall and Winter  color Blocking , color painting experience and ideas to get you excited about the months to come. Enjoy.

Elie and team 

 

Visit us on location at 528 upper James Street Hamilton Ontario  we will be honored to serve your hair need. Have a great hair day

Friz Factor – Tame that wild hair

Hi,

We researched this new treatment called Bio Ionic, and we liked it so much we added this amazing treatment process to Eliegante

Here is the idea; You have frizzy hair and with heat and humidity your hair frizzes even more – tough hair problem until now! Bio Ionic uses a scientific process to re-hydrate, re-condition and restore moisture balance to frizzy hair, leaving hair that feels smooth, super-soft and looks silky-shiny!

We are putting together a gallery of the steps we took using the Bio Ionic system that transformed some seriously frizzy, hard to handle hair to become beautiful! We will update this blog post when the gallery is in place – you will be amazed about the Bio Ionic process.

We would love to help you so let Eliegante use Bio Ionic to help your problem, frizzy, hair!

Elie

Eliegante Supports City KIDZ charity

On Sunday June 8th, 2008, from 9 Am to 4 Pm Eliegante and team in conjunction with professional stylists from the greater Hamilton area, Paul Mitchell Systems and Radiant Beauty Supply, are participating in our 2nd annual ‘Chop Your Mop by the Pro ‘Cutathon.

This event takes place at Eliegante Hair Design and Spa, located at 528 Upper James St. in Hamilton Ontario.

Please come out and help this charity. All you need to do is to come to Eliegante and have your hair cut and styled for just $25.00 by the most known pro stylists from the salons in the greater Hamilton area! All proceeds go to the City KIDZ charity.

We would love to see you here.

Regards,
Elie

Do you color your own hair?

Hi,

Have you ever faced that nagging question about should I or should I not color my own hair?

Well, I’ve been doing some thinking about this and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

In the industry there are many new styles that are popping up on the run-ways, and fashion magazines, but I’ve found that there are not a lot of good resources on the web (or blogs 🙂 ) that provide you with details.

Some of the new styles that you may want to research are:

  • Shuffleboard
  • WildWoods
  • The Clock
  • Icicles
  • Platinum Card
  • Zig Zag
  • Braids (not the old fahsinon kind 😉
  • Zipper
  • Cupcake
  • Quadrants
  • Tri
  • Mandarin Dream
  • Lemon Drop
  • Cosmopolitan
  • Mai Tai

Hey I beat you would have liked if the styles above had links, well I’m working on that…

Please check back on the Eliegante regularly as we are adding details to these styles on the main web site.