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!
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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

High Definition Reds! FANTASTIC!!!

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Easy Like Sunday Morning

Temps are dropping and hair is going to require extra TLC in the very near future. To give your hair  a winter-boost, consider  this easy deep conditioning treatment. It requires very little work on your end and the results are intensely satisfying.

Step 1: Shampoo hair with a SURFACE mild-to-moisturizing formula. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 2: Choose a SURFACE conditioning formula suitable for your hair type. If locks are fine, you may want to consider SURFACE TRINITY CONDITIONER; if they’re coarse, try SURFACE BABA Hair Masque for Coarse Hair. Begin the application at the ends and work the formula up to the scalp with your fingers. Use a wide-tooth comb to distribute the product evenly.

Step 3: Cover hair with a plastic cap and apply heat for 20 minutes. This allows the hair cuticle to open and the conditioner to penetrate deeply into the strands. Let hair cool for about 5 minutes—the cuticles will close and retain all the moisture.

Step 4: Rinse with warm water until about 80% of the conditioner is gone. Switch to the coolest water you can stand and remove the remainder of the conditioner. This seals the hair shaft, keeping the conditioning ingredients inside where they can do the most good.

Step 5: Apply a leave-in conditioner like SURFACE TRINITY REPAIR TONIC and refrain from shampooing and conditioning for at least a day or two!