Just got back from Lebanon! It’s been over six years since I was able to take my whole family back to my home country and we had a fantastic time. Great food, a moonlight hike in the mountains and gracious hospitality. Through it all I was reminded of how important family and relationship is.
At our salon we work hard to make every customer feel welcome and appreciated. After all, we want to be your day-maker! We never forget that Eliegante salon is part of your day and part of a larger community, so the personal touch is very important to us. This attitude comes from my upbringing in Lebanon, where community and hospitality is at the heart of the culture. A well-known Lebanese phrase is دائما معا, which means “always together”. So even though I have childhood friends that I haven’t seen in years, we’re still together. A friend is a friend even a continent away. And, in times when we get back together like we did last month, it’s a wonderful reunion.
Let me tell you one quick haircut story from my trip.
I have a cute little nephew named Ray. When he was born, his parents said “Elie, when he’s old enough we want you to give him his first haircut”. That was 18 months ago. Well, his hair has been growing and by now was getting full and thick. His parents had been keeping it trimmed, but were saving a full haircut for me. When I got over to Lebanon on this trip I had the pleasure of seeing Ray and, you guessed it, giving him his very first salon treatment! What a joy! And he sat so patiently for me, it was amazing! You can see pictures of the experience on my Facebook Page.
I’m glad to be back home and busy at the salon as we head into fall. But I’m thankful for the trip and time away with my family and friends. It helps me remember that hard work is very good, but relationship is priceless. A warm, friendly atmosphere is what we want you to feel each time you step into Eliegante Hair Design and Spa.
It’s growing season! At Eliegante we’re busy these days making things beautiful inside and out. In between making bridal parties gorgeous and getting young prom princes and princesses ready for the ball, I’ve been outside fixing up the garden in front of the salon. We’re closed on Wednesday’s, so I spent yesterday afternoon weeding and cleaning up (my poor back!). Today I unloaded a heap of mulch to help curb weeds and hold the moisture for our tulips, hostas and daffodils that are already showing their brilliant colour.
There’s a lot that goes into making your garden ready for growing season: weeding, trimming, cultivating, adding mulch, and giving it plenty of water. Gardens don’t just grow beautifully on their own: they need care!
And, really, it’s a lot like caring for your hair.
When someone walks by my salon on Upper James Street with luxurious hair blowing in the hot summer breeze, I know she doesn’t have that look by accident. Her hair is the result of proper care. The summer can do damage to your hair if you’re not careful, so here are 5 tips to help you have great summer hair.
1. Start with a trim
Warmer weather leads to dryness, which for most people means split ends. Split ends are like the dandelions of hair! Some people are surprised to know that no product can fix split ends; they can only prevent them. So starting with a trim means that split ends can be cut away and we can work on strengthening the rest of the hair.
2. Add plenty of moisture
Here’s an easy tip to remember: give your hair what you give your face. If you apply a facial moisturizer for dry skin, chances are your hair needs moisture too. Using a leave-in conditioner or a once-a-week treatment will keep your hair looking shiny and soft.
3. Get the right shampoo
Make sure you choose the right shampoo for your hair. Professional products are designed to give your hair exactly what it needs, and there’s a product out there that’s suited to your needs. At Eliegante we feature Paul Mitchell Awapuhi and Phyto products.
4. Don’t forget to masque
Applying a hair masque every week to two weeks will ensure your hair is protected. If you have coloured hair, make sure you use a colour-safe masque.
5. Enjoy yourself
Once I get my garden all spruced up, I’m going to stand back and enjoy its beauty. Similarly, once you’ve taken these simple steps, it’s time to stroll into summer with ooh-la-la hair!
If you’d like to learn more about how to get your hair ready for summer, come by Eliegante Hair Design and Spa and we’ll provide you a free 15 minute consultation. I promise to leave the gardening gloves outside!
I looked out my window today at the salon and thought, “Where is all the snow?” It was warm and drizzling outside- in February! Do I mind? No. My family is from Lebanon so we don’t do skating and my girls have grown too big to do much tobogganing (they do volleyball instead). So I’m ok with a warm winter, but I know it can cause havoc with your hair.
Cold Canadian winters usually dry hair out. If you don’t have long hair you may think that all this warm, wet weather will help this problem. Here’s some chair education: the dryness is still there! Warm, winter air usually results in dry, elastic or bouncy hair. And unless your workplace or spouse is okay with you wearing a toque all day, you’re going to have to tame that mane!
The key to taming any winter hair, whether it’s warm or cold out, is moisturizer. A good soaking from a quality moisturizer will help keep your hair and scalp soft and resilient to the drying effect of our Canadian winter air. You’re going to want a product that doesn’t add a lot of build-up, and keeps your hair from actually feeling wet all day (not good out in the cold). I like the Awaphui Wild Ginger lineup from Paul Mitchell for these reasons. They’re purposely designed to repair dry, damaged hair, are lightweight, don’t add a lot of build-up and give you the right amount of elasticity to help your hair keep its bounce and shape.
And while I joke about wearing a toque all day, hats do offer your hair 
protection during the winter. There are lots of cute caps in style now to protect your hair when you’re going to be outside for a long time. And gentlemen, if you’re not already using a styling product, consider applying a flexible cream like Mitch Clean Cut or using a moisturizing conditioner during your shower.
I’m sure that you’ll have to break out your shovel sometime this winter and do some digging. But whether things get white or stay green, look good while you’re out there!
HERE SOME IDEA’S I THINK ARE GREAT FOR WEDDING DAY HAIRSTYLES
Love the classic look of a veil but still want a wedding hairstyle that stuns?
A Super Sleek High Bun Wedding Hairstyle
The top-knot bun is a great bridal trend as it keeps all eyes on your beautiful face.
A Curly Wedding Hairstyle For Short Hair
If you have pretty, natural ringlets, why not show them off?
A Romantic Wedding Hairstyle with Pulled-Back Waves
Pull a few pieces of your hair back with a low veil to show off loose waves
A Glamorous Wedding Hairstyle for Medium-Length Curls
Use mega volume curls to create a glamorous wedding-day look.
A Side Braid Wedding Hairstyle with Loose Curls
A Loose, Low Updo Wedding Hairstyle
A Half-Up Wedding Hairstyle
A Sleek, Low Bun Wedding Hairstyle
A Soft Chignon Wedding Hairstyle for Long Hair
Wavy Wedding Hairstyle for Long Hair
Tousled beachy hair looks fantastic on a bride
Long, Loose Hairstyle for Curly Hair
Movember is here, and if you haven’t already started growing your moustache, then you still have time! Movember takes place during the month of November, and if you haven’t figured it out, is a portmanteau word of the words moustache and November. Movember isn’t just a time for growing a funky ’stache — it’s a way to bring awareness to men’s health issues and help raise money for charities such as the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.So, celebrate Movember as a Mo Bro (or Mo Sista) and get in on the Mo growing action! Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days. There’s so many to choose from! You can model yourself after Hall of Famers like Albert Einstein, Borat, Burt Reynolds, Charlie Chaplin, Colonel Sanders, Dale Earnhardt, Salvador Dali, Derek Smalls (Spinal Tap), Dr. Phil, George Harrison, Hulk Hogan, James Hetfield (Metallica) or the Super Mario Brothers. Or you can create your own wacky Mo-do. Good luck( MO BRO )
There may still be a chill in the air, but there’s a clear forecast for spring hair: It’s coming undone. As relaxed silhouettes, bright colours and textured lightweight .“This spring, you’re perfect in a cool pair of jeans, a simple shirt and a beautiful jacket,” “Your hair should have the same vibe — like you’re pulled together, but not trying too hard. Nobody wants to look like they’ve just sat in a salon for an hour.”Hair is getting shorter, cut in long layers just below the collarbone or at the shoulders, Curls are relaxed and wild, and ponytails are loose and messy, as if you’ve just played tennis for an hour. “You want to look like a messy child.Want to get a jump on spring? Here’s how to achieve what will be the season’s big four hair trends: Loose Waves, Messy Braids, Textured Ponytails, Hot-rollered Hair.
More personal than even the clothes we wear, the haircut and colour we choose says much about us. And, like our clothing, much of that comes down to what’s in fashion each season as well as what suits us best. From the haircuts to get in 2013 through to the best styles to wear them with, read on for our 2013 hair trends guide. Each season, the change in weather brings a change in fashion – and the hairstyles that accompany it. So while many hair trends will span the entire year, there will also be specific 2013 hairstyles that attach themselves to a particular season. how to guides and 2013 hair tutorials based on the runway looks of each season. The warm weather ushers in a mood of optimism and a desire for change, meaning the biggest hairstyles of 2013 get interpreted in a particular light that fits the season. From easy up-dos to chic braids, summery wet-look styles to textured evening hair follow the link to our spring / summer 2013 hairstyles guide for plenty of how-tos and tutorials. Big, bouffant, feminine and sexy: 2013 brings a number of 1960s inspired hairstyles that’ll have you reaching for your minidress and false lashes. Breaking out of the pattern for all things effortless, these styles may take a bit of backcombing and hairspray – but they’re more than worth it!!!!!
Not everything about the coming year is focused on the modern and effortless. Pay homage to the 1960s with playful bouffant styles that will have you relishing in nostalgia for a time when big hair and bigger eyelashes were the look of choice. After the break, the best 1960s inspired hairstyles to try in 2013. What is a bouffant? A bouffant hairstyle translates to a big hairstyle. To get this hairstyle the hair is teased leaving the crown of the hair looking really full or volumized. Today, bouffant hairstyles come in a variety of shapes and sizes but the effect remains the same: they exude confidence and class. On the runway for spring 2013 we’ve seen a number of key shows indulge in elegant, retro-inspired bouffants – most of them include a deep side part and plenty of volume. Make sure there is enough texture and support in the hair to make the style hold. In this example we’ve kept the texture just enough to add volume but not so much to make the style messy. For night time, or to really add to the sixties sex kitten feel of the look you can add even more texture.To keep the texture in place use a volumising mousse. Separate the hair into sections and curl it, away from the face, using either a curling iron or hot rollers. On Rhiannon’s hair a ghd hair iron was used to create curls throughout the hair.Brush the curls out to break them up and give them a softer, more natural look. Separate out a circular section of hair at the top of the crown. You can use a mirror to see the back of your head if creating the style on yourself.Next, divide the section into smaller partings. These will be back-combed, starting at the back so it’s easier to build up volume and height.Hold the very back parting with medium tension and with a comb work the root area only. Back-combing, if done right, shouldn’t cause too much damage to your hair and shouldn’t knot. Tip: work the comb about an inch away from scalp, put comb in and work in curved movements down to root area, take comb out of root area and repeat. Follow the same back-combing process with each of the partings of hair.After all the back-combing is completed your hair should look something like this. Don’t worry if it’s messy at this stage – only a few more steps until you have a sixties Brigitte Bardot bouffant hairdo. Softly brush the very top layer of hair back, smoothing it over the back-combed section. Work your bouffant shape into the desired height and roundness, then pull back the hair and pin it in the centre with bobby pins to hold it in place. To add polish to your sixties Brigitte Bardot hairstyle bring two more smaller side sections of hair into the style. Pin the two side sections in place. Tip: lightly twist each side into the centre as you do this to help create balance and a smoother finish.Spray the hair lightly all over with a firm hold hairspray to finish.And that’s it: you now have a simple to complete, subtle take on 60s sex kitten hair.While this is a modern take, you can make the style more extreme and more authentically Brigitte Bardot by exaggerating the curls and the back combed texture even more.Should you have any further questions on how to or would like to comment on the hair style feel free to leave us a comment on facebook or email us eliegante.cominfo@eliegante.com
When it comes to your hair, it’s personal. Whether you want to stay ahead of the trends, or you’re merely looking for new hair ideas, Eliegante hair Design makes you proud of your image. We give you the fashion-forward look you crave, from some of the most highly trained hair stylists and hair colorists in the industry. Every appointment starts with a personal consultation, to determine precisely what you want, and ends with instructions on how to maintain your look at home, so your great look lasts even longer. But we’re old-fashioned, too, with our exceptional customer service. The moment you walk in our door, we make you feel at home. Or maybe better? From hanging your coat up for you, to delighting you with a complimentary neck and shoulder massage…we give you an experience. Schedule yours today! Call us @ 905 5759835
