This year’s Grammy Awards Feb 06 2012

ASHLEY GREENE WORKS a side-fastened chignon on the red carpet. BELLA THORNE straightens her long red hair and blunt bangs.KATHERINE HEIGL ADDS curls to her stylish bob hairstyle.KATY PERRY blue bob is straight and sleek.PAZ VEGA MIXES straight and wavy textures for a voluminously sexy hairstyle.RACHEL MCADAMS DONS a messy mane of blonde curls.REESE WITHERSPOON SHOWS off her new bangs with a pin-straight style.VANESSA HUDGENS CURLS her short, bob hairstyle.ALICIA KEYS added mega volume to her Grammys updo.GABRIELLE UNION showed off her caramel highlights in a flirty, braided hairstyle.JULIANNE HOUGH KEPT her long blonde locks straight and slightly messy.KATY PERRY BLUE hair got the red carpet treatment with a voluminous updo.KELLY OSBOURNE added waves and volume to her lavender hairstyle.RIHANNA WORKED a wild, wavy mane at this year’s Grammy AwardsKALEY CUOCO opted for a braid-banded updo on the red carpet.ROSE BYRNE shocked everyone at the 2012 SAG Awards with her blunt bob.

Phytobaume Color Protect

Express Conditioner for Color-Treated Highlighted HairPhyto Phytobaume Color Protect Express Conditioner is designed for the color-treated, highlighted hair. Used after each shampoo, it instantly detangles and durably protects color-treated and highlighted hair.Sea buckthron extract has nurturing and antioxidant properties that acts as a cellular protector to lock-in color and prevent fading.Grapefruit extract combined with hibiscus flower acids seal the cuticles for ultimate shine. Hair becomes easier to detangle with improved manageability, and s lift and shiny.Detangle and give radiance the color-treated and highlighted hair.Use DirectionsAfter shampoo, apply a small amount to damp hair. Rinse immediately.IngredientsAlthea Officinalis Root Extract (Extraction de Guimauve), Cetearyl Alcohol (Dérivé d’Huile de Coco), Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (Huile de Ricin), Stearul Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (Dérivé d’Huile de Colza), Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Extrait de Tournesol), Parfum (Fragrance), Ceteareth-33, Hippoae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (Argousier), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract (Pamplemouse), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-57, Hydrolized Keration, Chlorphenesin, PEG-8 Ricinoleate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aqua, Hibiscus Sadbariffa Flower Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Carotène, Tocopherol.

Phyto

From France, PHYTO products bring the most potent active ingredients from the botanical world to help maintain the healthy appearance of your hair and reveal its full beauty.

Ready to step off the hair-color merry-go-round once and for all?

Don’t confuse low with no maintenance. Gray can be glamorous but requires some upkeep, including extra attention to makeup and accessories.If you’ve been coloring your hair, it takes about a year to grow out grays. “Get lowlights with a shorter hairstyle to make the transition easier,”  Gray strands can look dingy because they’re more coarse and porous, so use a gloss to boost shine and a violet-tinted shampoo to correct yellow tones and a big smile.

Top 6 Hair-Styling Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping Regular Haircuts

Maintain your ‘do to make your life easier. “Haircuts have a shelf life of four to eight weeks before they start to lose shape and become harder to style, this is the truth .

Working with Too Much Hair at Once

Spend an afternoon at a salon and you’ll notice that the pros always use hair clips to divide and conquer a big styling job. The reason? It lets you concentrate the heat of your dryer or flatiron on one small section at a time. At home, split your hair into three horizontal layers. Pin the top and middle sections back with clips and work your way from the bottom up. Complete each section before moving on to the next, but if you’re in a hurry, spend more time styling the front and cheat a little in the back.

Forgetting Your Roots

If you pay more attention to your roots when you apply product and dry your hair, you’ll have more control over volume. Want more body? Then pull your hair up and out when drying. Want less? Pull your hair straight down to smooth and flatten the root. Treating your roots also saves your ends — the oldest and driest part of your hair — from excess heat damage.

Frying Your Strands

Use the low or medium heat settings on your styling tools. “Only extremely coarse or curly hair can handle the highest temperatures. Other ways to protect your hair: Mist with a heat protect styling spray, use a nozzle or diffuser attachment to disperse air flow, and don’t concentrate the heat in one spot for too long.

Using the Wrong Size Brush

Many women use a round brush that’s too small,. A small brush with a 1-inch-diameter barrel works best for chin-length hair, shorter layers, or if you want to add extra bounce to very fine hair. Medium to large brushes — 2- to 3-inch barrels — are better for longer hair and help you create loose, natural waves or straight, smooth styles.

Applying Product to Dry Hair

”Your hair is the most responsive to styling when it’s freshly shampooed or rinsed,”. It’s also easier to distribute product evenly throughout wet hair. (The exceptions to this rule are heat-protecting sprays, which you should apply to dry hair before you use hot tools, and finishing products like hair spray and pomades.)

6 Steps to Salon-Perfect Hair Color

Are you getting what you expecting?????How many times have you walked out of a salon feeling less than excited about your new color? Getting the vision in your head to show up, well, on your head can be a complicated process. Here are 6 foolproof steps to ensure you leave the salon with color you’ll love.First, consider your complexion and your eye color. “The human eye is naturally attracted to light colors,” Dark hair brings the focus to the skin, whereas lighter hair brings the focus to the hair. You want to find a balance and draw attention to your best featuresTo Cut or Color First?If you decide to do a cut and color on the same day, be sure to get the cut first. As a  Colorist I  believe the color should follow the cut so they can complement each other, “the hair color should accentuate the cut and should add movement to the overall finished appearance. Highlights and lowlights are the means to add depth and dimension.”Pick the Right Colorist. Your colorist should be able to discuss whether or not the look you are hoping for is suitable for you. If he or she is not willing to take the time to answer your questions and can’t give you a straight answer on what you can expect, move on. The key to a great color experience is choosing “someone you trust,” Communicate Like a Pro When explaining what kind of look you want, think about your lifestyle. Are you more conservative or more creative? Are you looking for something more on the bold side or something more sophisticated? How often can you return to the salon for touch-ups? All of this information will help your colorist. It’s also a good idea to bring a picture to use as a reference so your colorist can see what look you are going for. Damage Control: What should you do if your hair is damaged? Give it a rest! A good colorist will advise you to let your hair heal before attempting to color it. Trust me, you’ll thank him or her later. Conditioning and strengthening treatments are a must to bring moisture and thickness back into the hair. And remember — no color is going to look great on split ends or broken strands. The Final Assessment@ Eliegante Hair Design My team believes you can judge good color by whether it improves your confidence and ability to go out and be who you want to be. “It’s just like clothing,”. “When you wear a suit or evening gown you feel classy, so you act classy. When you’re in sweats around the house, you feel more relaxed and carefree. Your hair is the same way. It’s like a new outfit. It should always suit the person you are, or the person you want to become.”Elie Assaf owner

Using the right tools will always help you

Eliegante’s Beauty in the New Economy Today’s financial headlines are often bleak. Words like “recession” and “inflation” appear in nearly every article and reading them send chills up my spine. The most recent stories suggest that the economy has started to recover, and I sigh with relief reading that the worst was behind us. Anyone who talks the truth will have to admit they have been affected by this recession. As our savings have gone down, we all have become hyper aware of our spending habits. Whether consciously or not, we have all made lists of what we can cut from our budgets. Certainly, taking care of your hair can be an expensive proposition. Does this mean you should forsake your beauty and grooming routines? I think not! Maintaining your confidence and self-esteem has never been more important. It’s a tough and competitive world out there. If you don’t think looking good makes a difference in getting a job or the promotion of your dreams, you’re making a big mistake. Contrary to what the old adage says, we often do judge a book by its cover. Your appearance can say as much about you as your resume. So, it is vital always to look your best. I am not suggesting you spend your last dollar on a blow-Dray or a touch-up color or Highlights. There are many inexpensive and relatively easy ways to maintain your beauty routine..

BLOG for Men

Did you know:95% of men spend less than 30 minutes in the hairdressers chair, the number of men opting for colour or highlights in salons has increased by 50%, These are two of the findings  Products’ report, The Long and the Short of It, which shines the spotlight on the hairdressing industry. Other male client-related findings include that one in four men claim to have bought a bottle of shampoo from a salon in the past six months. When it comes to colour, many men are still very private about it and opt for services that are quick and unfussy, or request appointments when the salon is normally not too busy. But I am very proud of my Salon male Guests the keep there look up to date. If you have any question about male Styles Color or any problems like dandruff oily Hair please don’t wait Call 905-5759835 or visit web site www.eliegante.com  and I will answer all your questions.

Break out of your style rut!

One of the easiest ways is with a new cut. Still in love with your length? You can keep it, but add some long layers for interest. Want to go short, but a bit apprehensive? Start with one small change and follow it up in future appointments.

So what’s in store for the seasons for men and women?

Seventies fashion remains high on the list of carry-over trends, taking with it the likes of flares and wide-leg pants; while on the tough side, biker and punk follow through to the new season. You can read our existing reports about these and other upcoming fall 2011 fashion trends below, but stay tuned as we’ll be updating these with all the latest, and adding new trends soon.