14 - Sunday, May 10, 1992 - North Shore News

Hair salon know-how

WHERE DO you go when your hair needs a lift? What

saion do you choose when you want an innovative hair

cut, a great new hair color, or to fix a hair mistake?

There are hundreds of hair
salons out there. So it can be dif-
ficult to choose the right one for
you and your particular needs.

Many people go to the same
salon for years because they are
comfortable with the environment
and feel that the stylist ‘‘knows
their hair.” The memory of a
nightmare haircut from a previous
salon has frightened them away
from ever trying another unfamil-
iar stylist.

However, while it is true that
your hairstylist knows how your
hair will perform, he or she might
not always know what’s best for
you. Familiarity may make you
feel at ease, but it also makes the

technician become so accustomed”

to your look and personality, they
no longer will challenge you to try
a new style or color.

A change in your hairstyle can
give you a new outlook on life
because it alters your appearance
and the image that others have of
you, -

Also, many hair. salons and in-
. dividual stylists have specialties.
For instance, perhaps your stylist
can give you a great cut ard
perm, but there might be another
technician, even within the same
salon, who can perforin miracles
with hair coloring.

If you have always returned to
your stylist to perform similar

techniques but you're now having:

something different done, such as
your first.color treatment, do not
be afraid to £0 to another stylist
who specializes i in that Meld.

Remember, it is your hair and
your moncy we are discussing.
What you should kaow before
you go to 2 pro:

. It is always best to get a second

Opinion before you go to a new
salon. If you like somecne’s hair,
even if it belongs to a stranger,
don’t be afraid to ask for the sty-
list’s name. The majority of a
beauty salon’s clientele is obtained
through word of mouth. ;

This means that it makes more
sense to go by a referral from a
friend than by an advertisement or
promotion that you may have
secn. A salon owner knows that
the quality of service must be
maintained to continue getting
customers that are recommended
by loyal clients.

It is not always easy to tell if a
saion’s service is all that it is
cracked up to be. That is why it is
important te know what to expect
and what it is that you want, be-
fore you enter the salon.

. Underlying most unsatisfactory

Carol
Crenna

FASHION STATEMENTS

cuts is a lack of communication
between clients and stylists. It is
essential to be able to establish a
rapport with your hair stylist and
your colorist to be sure that you
are thinking along the same lines. -

Carefully describe the look that
you have in mind or take a picture
of what you want. Though your
stylist should listen to all of your
ideas, don’t expect him or her to
agree with all of them. The best
cuts are collaborative efforts.

If you have no idea of what you
might want, definitely ask the ex-
pert for suggestions. Your techni-
cian should be able to make sev-
eral, based on your hair’s texture,
the shape of your face and your
- lifestyle. He or she should also be
able to answer any questions you
have . about conditioning, styling
and drying your hair properly.

When discussing what you
want, refrain from using styling
and cutting technique terms that
you may have read or overheard.

* You may not fully understand the

meaning, and could be describing
something that is not necessary or
appropriate for the look you
want, further confusing the issue.

Take a good look around at the
other clients in the shop. If you
do not like the way their hairstyle
or coloring looks, chances are you
may not like yours either.

A good cut should hold its
shape for at least six weeks.

’ If yours doesn’t, find another
stylist.

A good cut should. also not
need a week to grow into a length
or shape that you are happy with;
it should be the way you love it
when you walk out the door.

When having your hair colored,
explain exactly what you want and

ask for the stylist’s cpinion.
Whether you settle on subtle
highlights or all-over color, keep
it as natural looking as possible.

And if the change is dramatic,
get at least one other opinion on
whether your skin and cye color-
ing will work well with the chosen
shade. Facial features often get
washed out when a person ‘“‘goes’’
blonde or black because these are
two extremes making a person
pale and unhealthy, especially if
eyebrows are not dark.

Make sure the stylist has shown
you actual hair samples of the in-
tended result and that you ask
about the extent of upkeep. Find
out how long you should wait be-
fore it needs retouching, how it
will look as it grows out, and how
the formula will affect the condi-
tion of your hair.

A hair colorist is not thorough
if he or she neglects to ask
whether your hair has ever been
permed, henna’d, colored, or if
you have had any specific prob-
lems with the condition of your
hair.

And, if you are a new client
and the technician suggests ex-
treme color changes, say you will
rethink your plans first.

Perming can vary greatly,
depending upon the look you
want. Make sure to tell the
technician exactly how much curl
you are after. You should ask
what are the alternatives available
to you such as body waves, root
perms and small versus large rods.

The stylist can tell you what the.

effect of each would be given the
condition and texture of your
hair.

Ask the stylist how soon after —

the perm your hair can be restyled
and if there is any special hair
care regime or product that should
follow the treatment. Ask whether
this type of perm is damaging,
particularly if you have very fine
hair. Definitely tell the stylist
whether you are taking any
medication such as antibiotics at
the time that may prevent the
perm from holding.

Your hair should be thoroughly
saturated with the permanent
solution and the rods put in tight-
ly. If the perming rods feel like
they are about to fall out, chances
are your hair was not wound
around them correctly.

Beware of a technician who
does not give you enough atten-
tion. Your hair should be checked
at least once while you are under
the dryer and the solution should
be rinsed out within 15 minutes.
Be sure your hair is rinsed very
well, for at least five minutes, and
the excess moisture removed so
that the neutralizer can take ef-
fect.

THE FIRST Mother’s

proclamation was
governor of the state of West Virginia in 1910.

issued by the

The cult of Mom
found world-wide

STUDENTS OF folklore

claim Mother’s Day had

it origins in the ancient
spring festivals dedicated
to the mother goddesses,
particularly the worship
of Cybele.

When her cult was introduc- .

ed into Rome around 250 B.C.,
rites were performed for three
days from the Ides of March in
a festival known as the Hilaria. .

The first Mother’s Day proc-
lamation was issued by .the

governor of West Virginia in -

i910. By 1911, there was not a
state in the U.S. Union that
did not have its own obser-
vances. Besides Canada and the
U.S., Mother’s Day is also be-
ing celebrated in Mexico, South
America, China, Japan, Africa
and Great Britain (in March).

The celebration is now. a
popular occasion, a time to
remember a mother’s past
devotion — comforting hugs to
soothe knee scrapes, solace
when college grades weren’t up
to par and reassuring fate night
chats.

Often unable to take time or

budget to pamper herself, to-
-day’s mother needs an effec-- -
tive, inexpensive and easy-to-
use range of products for her
beauty ritual. For mature skin, °
Cindy Stokes, cosmetician at
Shoppers Drug Mart in-
Capilano Mall, recommends
Rialto © Naturals Rose and
Mallow trio. .
Gift baskets. also: make a
great Mother’s Day gift. For
example, Rialto Mother's Day -
Gift Basket inchides one dainty’
basket: ‘that - holds glycerine
soap, ‘shower .gel, bath pearls .
plus a face'and body sponge. A -
darger basket covered in burlap

- carries a stlection. of beauty

products: bath and shower gel,
glycerine soap, lip balm and
bath pearls,

There's always. the ‘tradi-
tional play-it-safe gift of
fragrance. Remember that eau
de toilettes are longer-lasting,
and also pricier, while light-
hearted colognes are more
suitable for all-day wear.

Try to select a scent that’s
reminiscent of mother’s .per-~
sonality. Is she sentimental and °
romantic, a no-nonsense real-
ist, or fresh and outdoorsy?

Plenty of salons to choose from on the North Shore

THE FOLLOWING in-
cludes a few of the North
Shore’s hair salons with a
discussion about their
specialties, training, type of
clientele and new hair
trends.

Since there are dozens of hair

specialists in North and West
Vancouver, many cther good
salons could not be mentioned.
Consult your Yellow Pages for a
complete listing.
BEVERLY BALL HAIR
DESIGN, 236 West Esplanade in
North Vancouver, is owned by
partners Beverly Ball and Sarah
Roberis.

This salon is known for its
Precision cutting and coloring
consistency.

Every one of the stylists is
trained at Vidal Sassoon in
California so all of them have

similar views and can therefore
work on clients as a team. Ball,
who used to teach at Vidal Sas-
soon in Los Angeles and also used
to be the Director of Sukis Inter-
national School in Vancouver,

feels that there is no need for.

clients to continually see the same
stylist in the salon.

Roberts states that the shop is
very service-oriented and a lot of
technical work is done which in-
cludes coloring and perming. Two
of the stylists are specially trained
to do only perms and color, and
therefore a client is often referred
to them after receiving a cut from
another stylist.

Roberts states, *‘We do creative
perms, which means custom-
making the perm using several
techniques to create whatever look
the client is after.

And we choose different perm
solution for different types of
hair, depending upon whether the

hair is fine or coarse.”’

Ball states that one of the most
popular new looks she is creating
with a perm is reminiscent of a
1920s style. She describes it as a
sexy cut with shortness in back
and a longer softness around the
face, done by a double weave
perm.

It is versatile and can be dried
with a gentle wave, blow dried
back at the sides or dried natural-
ly with natural curls and a higher
top.

Cuts range from $25 to $48 in

price depending upon the stylist,
and semi-permanent color ranges
from $25 to $40 depending upon
the length of hair.
RAYMOND HAIR DESIGN,
which has threé salons in Park
Royal Shopping Centre and one in
Lynn Vailey, is owned by Ray-
moad Hennessy.

At the salon in Park Royal’s
south mali the emphasis is on a

varied clientele. A Jarge portion of
the business is from seniors, and
the salon offers a seniors’ dis-
count. The stylists also cater to a
large number of children and
teens. In addition, many of the
stylists create avant garde work
for shows and particular clients.

Special occasion hair and long
hair styling are specialties of the
salon which has specifically train-
ed technicians for fancy hairdos
and fancy hair finishes. These
looks range from elaborate Gib-
son Girl styles which take 1%
hours to complete, to intricate
braiding for graduation and for-
mal entertaining.

The salon also performs many
different highlighting techniques,
especially the cap method and the
foil method. Cuts are $33 or $35,
fancy finishes are $35 and color
treatments are $45.50 or $49.50.
BLONDELLE’S, 104-1550
Marine Dr. in North Vancouver,

is owned by Hal Vogler, who has
30 years’ experience in the in-
dustry.

Vogier trained in Germany and
describes his salon as very up-
to-date, and known for its quality
workmanship.

The salon’s specialties are cut-

" ting long hair, color highlights us-

ing a mesh coloring technique,
and spiral wave perms. Another
specialty, which will continue
from now until the end of the
summer, is bridal hairstyles.

Vogler states that his own
specialty is color analysis for hair
coloring, and by carefully analyz-
ing the hair visually and discussing
the client’s wishes, he can tell
which technique a particular head
of hair needs.

He adds, ‘‘Seasons play a large
role in our business. If a woman
is going to have a total change or

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