Featured Artist- Mary Foster

Spring is in with Ultima Bellezza!
Mary B. Foster has a wonderfully colorful variety of  note cards, book marks, crocheted lovelies and more! We are proud to have Mary and her creative sundries on sale at Ultima Bellezza Salon.

Bring a little Spring into your life with something wonderful from Mary B. Foster and Ultima Bellezza.

Featured Artist

Since the end of 2010, we opened up a portion of the Salon to an all handmade/hand crafted retail boutique. We selected artists and crafters from all over the state of Minnesota to bring our customers a unique selection to peruse while getting their hair done.

Over the next few months we will be showcasing our artists to give you the inside scoop on their products and why we think they are so special!

First, lets start with Light Reading.

Started by Brenda Irwin and her daughter Jess, they started the Light Reading collective which features decorative lampshades, knitwear,  vintage items, book marks and so much more. They combine new things with a vintage, old Hollywood feel to bring you one of a kind finds.

You can visit them at their blog- http://lightandpaper.blogspot.com/
Purchase something on their Etsy site- http://www.etsy.com/people/lightreading
Or stop in and check out their creative crafts at the Salon!

Here are a few pictures of their work:

Get inspired and stay that way with Light Reading!

Keeping up with Trends

Now that the holidays are over, the next thing to look forward to is spring! One great way to get ready for a new season is with killer new haircolor. This year, spring haircolor is all about gold. From lamé mini-dresses to glittering brocade, the runways of New York Fashion Week shimmered with accents of gold, and that look is translating right from the catwalk and onto your head!. Update your brunette with a color similar to J Lo’s. “Jennifer Lopez’s beautiful chestnut brown will be huge next season!” 

For redheads, think Emma Stone pre-platinum. “A really strong base of deep, almost burgundy color creates extra sass and personality,” 
Be the first one of your Friends with the Newest Color!
Talk to your stylist Now!

The Basics of Brushing

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and under-educated when selecting a brush to create a perfect style? The key to achieving a polished finish, says Sam Villa, depends on three factors: hair type, technique and desired result. Make that four, because knowing what brush to pick up is equally important! Here’s a quick lesson: 
Paddle brushes have soft cushions and ball-tipped nylon pins that glide through hair easily. They can be used on all hair types and lengths and are great for wrap drying, detangling, lifting and straightening. 

Use round brushes on short- to medium-length wavy or curly hair. They curl, smooth, straighten and create volume.  
Aluminum round brushes are good for fine hair; they conduct a lot of heat, providing stronger hold and control.

Use oval brushes for stretch drying. They create volume better than round brushes because of how the hair wraps around the brush at the base.  

Classic finishing brushes—half-round brushes with nylon tips set on a rubber pad—are good for all hair types to create a smooth, shiny finish.  

Styling brushes, made of boar and nylon bristles set in an oval air cushion, distribute natural oils down the hair shaft for a polished look.  

Vent brushes are the lightest brush with widely-spaced pins that allow warm air circulation to the hair closest to the scalp. They’re great for creating texture and movement.

Retail Boutique Now Open

On November 1st, we had our GRAND OPENING of the retail boutique part of the salon. It's the perfect addition to the Ultima Bellezza Salon Experience. Get your hair done in style while shopping for one of a kind gifts in the boutique! It's a match made in Tuscan heaven!

Not convinced? Perhaps some pictures will change your mind. We have custom made lamp shades, head bands and barrettes, soaps, jewelry, jerk sauce, garden and home signs, handmade cards, and so much more!

Stop by anytime and check it out! You won't be disappointed!

COLOR ME FALL AND WINTER!!!

Let your STYLIST bring you into Fall and Winter

Awesome Blonde"s

The palette:

The inspiration: Supermodel Natasha Poly
“Stripy highlights are on their way out,”  A better strategy, is to break the base and then add a few highlights using very natural placement.  “Marry it all together with a warm, translucent butterscotch glaze,”  “The effect will really pop against the fall fashion palette.”

Beautiful Brunette's !
The inspiration: Supermodel Coco Rocha
The palette: “A rich, solid brunette with integrity is one of my favorite shade's for fall, and Coco embodies that trend completely,”! So concentrate on creating deep and luscious shades for all of you brunette's  “Think rich, warm sable and dark milk chocolate,”

Hot Red Heads!
The inspiration: Karen Elson in the St. John Fall/Winter ad campaign
The palette: “Redheads need to be fiery, shiny and rich this fall,”  Avoid dusty-looking, flat color. Elson’s intense crimson is a perfect example—it’s vivid and dimensional!

EVEN LITTLE ONES LIKE TO LOOK GREAT!!!

So Sweet