We're getting a new look!

The next time you stop into the salon, you may be quite surprised to see it completely remodeled! In addition to the salon remodel, we also put together a new website to keep you (our customers) up to date with the most current tips and trends for hair care and to keep you in the loop on all of our latest services!

If you don't have an appointment set up anytime soon, no need to worry. Stop in and check out our beautiful retail boutique full of wonderful hand crafted gifts from local artists and crafters!

We know you can hardly wait to see what the new salon will look like, so stay tuned for pictures! For now you, you'll you just have to wait!

Ciao!

Face Shapes... Find the right style for your face shape!

1.      In front of a mirror, pull your hair off your face by wetting it and combing it back or tying it at the back.

2.      Now look at your outline and compare it to the options (short synopsis is below)

 

Oval - Length equals around one and a half times width
As oval is considered to be the ideal face shape it is therefore the most versatile, so nearly every hair style will look good on this face. You can wear short, medium or long hair styles. Your face shape is in even proportion.

Round -  Round hairline and chin line, wide face and round cheeks
If you have a round face shape, the goal here is to slim the face. Hair below the chin line should be worn with a face-lengthening center parting. For hair above the chin line, wear an off-center parting to break up the roundness. 

Square - straight hairline, angular jaw with wide face
Your hairstyle should try to soften the sharp angle of your jaw line and minimize a squared-off forhead look. Hairstyles that emphasize the cheekbones are most flattering, so short layers (cut into longer hair) that swing foreward onto cheekbones will look great. 

Triangular or Pear - wide chin and narrow forehead
When choosing a style for this face shape, you should seek on a look that narrows the chin and widens the forehead to balance proportions. Wear your hair wide and full at the top  and temples, brushed away from the face and up toward the ears to widen forehead. 

Heart -  narrow jaw line, wider at eyes
If this is your face shape, you'll want a hairstyle that extenuates the jaw line and narrows at the eyes. Heart shape faces need a softer, curlier style. a chin length look is perfect. The objective is to create width around a narrower chin. Side slanted waves draw attention away from the jaw line. Best looks are full curly / wavy bouncy. Your hair type will also determine the best style. 

Oblong - Long and slender, about the same width at forehead and just below cheekbones. May have a very narrow chin or a very high forehead.
Hairstyles for this face shape should add width and fullness to the sides of the face and around the eyes, cheekbones and ears. This shape benefits from a low side parting, with a sweep of hair brushed across the forehead and secured with a  butterfly clip.

SEASONAL STRAND - SAVERS

HYDRATE YOUR SCALP

Fight wintertime flakiness with this easy treatment:

 "Massage in 8-10 drops of Surface Bassu Hydrating Oil,

and sleep with it in overnight-it'll balance the pH of your scalp.

Wash it out in the morning"

SKIP A SHAMPOO-OR SULFATES

Detergents can contribute to dryness,especially if you have fine hair. Shampooing less often is really the best option in winter-or,

 use a shampoo without sulfates

. Ultima Bellezza Salon suggest you treat your hair to one of our Surface products today!

Stop in the salon for your FREE sample!


TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BECKY'S 1/2 OFF ALL SERVICES NOW THROUGH THE END OF 2011



TEXTURE! Work it like a Celebrity!

“Ask for a graduated bob with a face-framing angle around the front to give the hair movement,” You don’t want it to look like a layered haircut, but the angle in the front helps your hair move away from your face." Surface Swirl" will also get that breezy just-stepped-out-of-the-convertible effect that’s ideal for bob haircuts. One last hint: To flatter square faces, try rounding out the bob by adding piecey bangs, like Jessica Alba does

For Dianna Agron’s sweet allover waves, request longish bangs that will easily blend into your hair. They’ll give you the freedom to make a part on the left, right or wherever..

 

Midlength Cut With Layers

If we didn’t love Mad Men so much, we’d sort of hate January Jones for always looking so effortlessly glam. Exhibit A: her tousled, midlength bob. If your hair is fine, ask your stylist to snip in a few layers like hers to help create the illusion of fullness. “But not too many or it will look like a shag,” For Jones’ controlled bedhead, skip the brush when you blow-dry..

Section Inspection

One challenge most clients face is properly recreating their style at home once they leave the salon. Help them out by doing a little section inspection to see how they section their hair when blow drying, says Sam Villa. For clients that need help, give a tutorial and they’ll be thrilled! “Sectioning provides more control of the brush, tension, heat, airflow and direction, and proper sectioning will change the way clients style their hair forever,” Sam explains. Here are his top sectioning tips:

1. Divide the head into four quadrants and section out each
quadrant; start at the nape of the neck and work your way up.
2. Use proper sectioning clips to isolate and control each section, and never take a section that’s wider than your brush.
3. Section depth should be about 1 to 1½-inches depending on density.
4. Hold the brush in your writing hand and the blow dryer in the other hand about a ½-inch apart.
5. Position the blow dryer parallel to the brush; NEVER put the nozzle directly on the brush, it will burn the blow dryer motor out, damage brush bristles and burn hair.

Blow Drying Section Inspection

 

One challenge most clients face is properly recreating their style at home once they leave the salon “Sectioning provides more control of the brush, tension, heat, airflow and direction, and proper sectioning will change the way you style your hair forever,” Mary explains. Here are her top sectioning tips:

1. Divide the head into four quadrants and section out each
quadrant; start at the nape of the neck and work your way up.
2. Use proper sectioning clips to isolate and control each section, and never take a section that’s wider than your brush.
3. Section depth should be about 1 to 1½-inches depending on density.
4. Hold the brush in your writing hand and the blow dryer in the other hand about a ½-inch apart.
5. Position the blow dryer parallel to the brush; NEVER put the nozzle directly on the brush, it will burn the blow dryer motor out, damage brush bristles and burn hair.

 

Ultima Bellezza Salon Now Offers a 45 min appointment offering styling lessons to help you achieve your desired look

 

Book online Now at mary@ultimabellezzasalon.genbook.com

 

Master your Look Now!

SURFACE featured in BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD June & July 2011 Issues

We know you love Surface Hair Care...because we love it...but we had no idea the Beauty Launchpad loved the Taffy Whip so much either!

The wonderful Taffy Whip was listed again in the July issue to save curls and transform hair! It also nourishes and protects your hair with vitamins A, C, & E.

Still not convinced Surface Hair care can be good for you, the environment, and give you the quality products you need? Stop into the Salon today and ask us more! 

www.ultimabellezzasalon.com

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Hair

It's the end of flat hair!
Add color, sparkle, and metallics!

                                                   
Hair Flairs  is the one and ONLY custom manufacturer of 100% Made in the USA professional Hair Tinsel.

 

 Hair Flairs - Pro Hair Tinsel was designed, developed, and tested specifically for professional stylists and are more durable than other products. Hair Flairs - Pro Hair Tinsel strands tie into hair with a knot. Once tied in, you can wash, blow-dry, and style your hair. You can even flat-iron and use a curling iron. Hair Flairs do not damage hair with any hair processing chemicals. Hair Flairs adds a little bling to hair. With just a couple strands, you will be sure to be noticed and stand out in a crowd. ULTIMA BELLEZZA SALON offers the best products and services at the best prices. Our stylists prefer Hair Flairs glittering strands over generic or imported hair tinsel.
Hair Flairs - Feather Hair Extensions. Genuine feather extensions attach to hair with a micro-link. 

 

Call Mary at ULTIMA BELLEZZA SALON 651-439-9022 and reserve your appointment NOW!