At Eliegante Hair Design , we want to be your day maker. If you don’t already believe that each day is a special gift, we hope that when you visit our salon you’ll sense a boost that lifts your spirits as you look great and feel refreshed. What each person has in them is contagious, so we all need something to make our day special so we can keep sharing good and positive things with others. Do you know someone who is like this? They are like a treasure to be around.
You know what I find funny about hair styles coming back into fashion? They never left! Some of the so-called “hot new trends” for 2017 are considered comebacks of old styles. But they didn’t somehow disappear.
Let me explain.
Parting the hair down the middle, for example, is in-style for men this year. This was considered big in the 90s, with the grunge look finding its way into music and movies along with longer, parted hair. For women, 80s curls are back in, as are high pony-tails, the wet-look and extreme layers. Every year, aren’t we always reading that a least a couple different styles are “back in?”
The truth is, we shouldn’t be surprised at hair style comebacks because they aren’t really coming back. They may have had a bit more attention at certain times, but the basics of hair — long hair, short hair, curls and straight — have never changed. The only things that change are the ways we play with these basics. There were women with curly hair in the 80s just like there are now. There were men with long hair in the 90s, just like there are now.
The whole thing about style isn’t about when something is “in” or not, it’s about what works for you.
The truth is, we shouldn’t be surprised at hair style comebacks because they aren’t really coming back. They may have had a bit more attention at certain times, but the basics of hair…have never changed.
Getting your part line cut for men is still in from last year, but I haven’t cut it into my hair. Am I not in fashion? Of course I am (LOL)!! It just doesn’t work for me. But for the man who visited my salon this morning, it worked for him.
At Eliegante, we stay on top of fashion trends and styles not so we can tell you what you should look like but to be able to share options to help you find a style that works for you. You don’t have to fit fashion; fashion has to fit you. And with the products we have today for hair care, as a customer you have the freedom to really find your style and make it work for you every day.
I like what actress Anne Hathaway said about the fashion industry. She said, “There’s nothing wrong with the fashion industry. What’s wrong is changing yourself for something you don’t really care about just to get somewhere faster”. People are trying things more and more these days, because today’s customer has more options and power than ever before to be an individual. This might make bloggers and fashion writers say there’s a comeback for this or that. Maybe, if the fashion world is there to make everyone fit into a mould, we could call it a comeback.
But, if fashion is what you make of it, then good style never left.
It’s so awesome to see the new sports park open at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle in Hamilton! Eliegante Hair Design and Spa is a sponsor for this great program helping kids have fun this summer playing soccer and taking a break from their Pokemon hunting! My daughters have wrapped up their sports for the season, but I still love going over to the field (one of the few green lawns left in the city) to watch the little ones have fun.
Graziano Pelle
Today, a young boy came into my salon with his mom, asking for a hair style (not hair cut, I’ll explain in a minute). He pulled a picture out of his pocket and showed it to me. He said, “can you make me look like Pelle?” I laughed as he handed me a clipping of Italian soccer player Graziano Pelle. He sat in the chair and soon after left the salon happy with a style modelled after the famous soccer star.
Do athletes affect fashion? Yes! This summer I’ve had many requests for sports hair styles. With the Euro Cup just finished and the Olympics almost here, it’s a time when girls and especially boys are getting a look inspired by what they see on the field and on TV. Ponytails, corn rows and braids are very common now for active girls and ladies, and close-cropped, low maintenance cuts (yes, and that straight-line part) for men are not just a summer thing, but highly influenced by sports and popular athletes.
And as I was saying, this is a style, not a hair cut. A hair cut is a clean up. A style is like creating a new you. This is often a major change- maybe it’s a totally new colour or, like for this young boy, a new way of cutting, shaping and wearing your hair.
Don’t be afraid to try something new. If you want, come to our salon and we can talk about a style that will work for you. Enjoy the gym today, enjoy the Olympics this month and always have great hair!
If you’ve been upstairs at Eliegante salon, you may have noticed the curved shelves full of all the wonderful hair
colour we use. Guess which one is the most popular these days? Grey! Are you surprised? Yes, the colour most of our customers are asking about is the colour that, until recently, has been the one everyone wanted to make disappear! Orange may be the new black, but grey is the new standard for young and old alike!
This month’s chair education is to help you understand how to get that perfect grey look you’re seeing on celebrity Instagram’s and magazine covers. Believe it or not, while going grey naturally may seem easy, colouring you grey is not. There’s a lot of time and effort involved, so if you like how Zayn, Dascha or Ginnifer got their grey and want to do the same, let me tell you how it’s done. (If you’re a Euro Cup fan and want one of those footballer hair styles we do that too, but let’s talk about that another time!)
First, we pre-lighten your hair to get it ready for colour blending. This takes some time to complete, but don’t worry: our delicious homemade cappuccinos or espressos will help you pass the time! Then we will choose a highlight to blend with the grey. There are lots of options here, and the goal is to match your skin tone, the type of hair you have, and the kind of cut you’re looking for. I definitely do not recommend trying this double-colour process on your own, because it puts your hair under a lot of stress and can damage your hair if not done properly. My team and I are trained to give your hair exactly what it needs, letting you leave the salon with the look you love and the knowledge on how to keep it looking great.
I hope you enjoy watching the rest of Euro Cup 2016 wherever you are! But if you want to venture into the grey area of your hair style, come by the salon and see how we can help you look great in grey!
Oh my, the Queen is 90! And doesn’t she still look good? Wow, that lady has had a style all her own through decades of fashion changes, hair styles and culture shifts. How does she do it? Well, I’ll tell you: she doesn’t do it alone.
Angela Kelly wrote a book about her experience as a personal dresser to Her Royal Highness. In it she says that there’s a team of 12 people just to handle the Queen’s wardrobe! Ian Carmichael and Denise McAdam have been keeping the Queen’s hair coifed and styled so perfectly for almost two decades. Over the years her style has gradually gotten shorter, but always fitting her look that seems timeless.
Now, the Queen always looks good because she has to look good. But she has help. Just like you, she doesn’t roll out of bed looking all put together. It takes effort and care, and with professionals who understand style and design and know how to help her find the right look, it’s not all on her shoulders. And it doesn’t have to be on yours, either!
Have you ever asked a professional what style would work for you? A lot of people try to copy someone else’s style, 
and sometimes this works, but everyone is unique and a professional can help you find your best style at any age. A stylist can also help you find the right product to help you keep your hair healthy and looking great.
Have you always had the same look? Is it time for a change? I just finished re-colouring a customer’s hair from jet black to a beautiful blonde. Wow, the process took hours but what a change! She’s thrilled, and I’m so happy for her. Change doesn’t need to be scary. With the right people to guide you, it can be a wonderful moment.
You may not need a team of 12 assistants helping you look your best, but if you want to have a lifetime of looking good, make the investment in yourself to look your best. I work with each of my customer’s to find a style that works for them, and I never get tired of seeing a beaming smile in the mirror.
Long live the Queen, and long live great style!
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
Some guys don’t give a ton of extraneous thought to their hair—that is, beyond washing it each day and wondering if/when/where it’s going to start falling out. If that’s you, then updating your hairstyle to sync with the season or to project a new image probably seems like a lot more hassle than it’s worth. Trust us, we feel you on that. But whether you’ve been using the same gel or mousse since you were in high school—or have never put anything in your hair at all—it’s a lot easier than you might think to switch up your look simply by switching up your product
– *Hair Gel: Use it if you have short to medium hair, you can go for a “wet” look with gel
*Pomade: If you want a hold that’s a little bit more pliable It’s great for that “behead” look.
*Mousse: Guys with longer hair should consider using mousse. It’ll give you more control and definition than using nothing at all , but your hair can still move naturally.
* Hair Spray: To max out the hold on longer hair, use hair spray. It will control frizz and flyaway’s without making your hair feel sticky.
Blunt bang hairstyle still rocks and it is still considered the easiest way to transform hairstyle. No one can resist high dose of seductiveness so why not to become one of those beauty bunnies with blunt bang. 2013 blunt bang hairstyles are as hot as previous season designs. The only difference is that new season designs are even bolder, a bit longer and more massive. Eyebrow sweeping blunt bang will be amazing option for both medium and long hairstyles. As being perfect option to frame your face and make it look more magnetic make sure you choose suitable length and measure of bang for hair type and face shape.
Find Your Best Bangs: The 5 Most Flattering Styles. What can make a face softer but edgier at the same time? (Don’t worry, this isn’t some complicated riddle.) Bangs can enhance any face shape—if you wear them the right way, that is. We’ve rounded up five ideas with fringe benefits, along with hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins’s tips for pulling them off.
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.
