Modern Vintage Glam!

The SAG awards were on Sunday which means a plethora of celebrity hair inspiration's. Michelle Williams is short hair perfection. She looks gorgeous and is the perfect example that short hair can still look feminine and sexy.
1. Spray Prep and Styling Lotion all over damp hair. Blow dry using your fingers smoothing your hair down on the sides and push the hair forward on top.
2. Rub a little bit of Styling Wax through your fingers and smooth through hair styling as you go. Easy as that!

 I Love Her Dress!

Have a shiny New Year!

Whew!


We made it through another Holiday season, and the beginning of a New Year.

What's on your resolution list this year? A better diet? Working out more? Volunteering or giving back?
Let's serve up a simple one - make your hair the very healthiest it can be!

Not only is this an easy one to check off the list, you are also going to feel great starting out with a realistic goal that you can achieve quickly. Now, that's a way to start the New Years!

Melinda Mullen
Owner, Adorn Style Lounge


Resolve to Be Simple and Shiny...
by Cami Fisher

... we're talking HAIR styles here, of course!

If all the hustle and bustle of the letdown after holiday season has left you a little less than "jolly and bright" - this may be the perfect time to liven and brighten those locks!

Adding a little style and shine to your hair may be just enough motivation to get every other resolution in order for you this year!

The 2012 hair forecast is still leaning towards simple and healthy. However, many of us have a hard time making simple and healthy going hand-in-hand. Let's make this easy: start by having a great clarifier like Bb's Sunday. Like the name suggests, it's only needed once every 1-2 weeks depending on your everyday hair routine; plus, it's a great way to remove all build up of old product.

Next, follow up with a lightweight shine and moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. My personal favorite is Bb's "Shine" shampoo and conditioner.

Lastly, finish your clean and shiny look with one of the many simple styles we will be seeing in all the latest catwalks and magazines: ponytails, braids, buns, or my favorite - the side bun!

Let this year's resolutions begin with all things simple and shiny!!!

Hair Trends in 2012

With a New Year here, all of our clients are asking about what's new in hair trends. Thought it would be fun to share some of the new looks with everyone.  2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. With styles and colours we’re seeing the best of 2011 reborn, whereas cuts are offering reworked and luxurious revivals of styles that sit perfectly with the year’s clothing trends.


 Below are a few of the trends that we have been noticing.


Long & bouncy


Described as a gorgeous blow-out the bouncy blow dry gives long hair a groomed, elegant yet relaxed finish. Inspired, in part, by the 70s fashion revival but working across most of 2012′s looks, you can can come in and have one of our talented staff do a Bumble and Bumble Blow out on you it can last up to a week! This bouncy blow dry ensures that you have the optimum bounce in the roots and the soft waves to frame your face.

French twist


Given that classic fashion revivals define 2012, it should come as no surprised to find that classic hairstyles also go a long way to defining the year. Equally of no surprise is the fact that the French Twist will be big this year.  Love the classic look of this!

Mod bob


Short. Voluminous. Messy. This is the 2012 women’s hairstyle that marries a short hair cut with the best of the 1960s fashion revival to create the Mod Bob
that’s been inspired by the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Twiggy. So Cute!

Believe it or not Gray! Yes Gray!

Probably one of the most surprising colors that we are seeing is gray. Believe it or not, women are seeing this once dreaded shade through a whole new set of eyes. One of the hottest trends is “Gray lights” and white/gray bases. These colors have become very popular with affluent trendsetters and models and the movement is beginning to trickle down to the average person. Pop singer Pink and model Kate Moss are just two of the many women that are trying out this new look and loving it.

Hope you enjoyed our 2012 preview.  We will be sharing more soon.  Just wanted to show you some of our favorites!
Happy New Year!

Christmas morning quick fix!

Hope you are all enjoying the holiday's with your family and friend's.  We have really been having fun sharing our hairstyling techniques with all of you and hope you have enjoyed them as well.

Pull yourself together fast for Christmas morning with these quick easy style's.  We all know there are way to many ugly morning photo's from Christmas past!

1. Side braid. This chic yet fuss-free style works on straight, curly, and second day hair.  Simply smooth the hair to one side and begin braiding,  then secure with a satin bow or ouch less hair band. Loosen it by holding on to secured end of the braid and running hand's up the braid.  This will give it a little undone appearance.

2. Messy top knot.  Effortless chic!  No need to even comb second second day hair.  Use your finger's to rake it back into a high ponytail secure with a band, then back comb ponytail .   Next take sections of hair and wrapping around hairband and pinning.  You can also pull some piece's down around front hairline to soften up the look.   Perfection!

3. High Pony.  Comb hair and apply Bb's Grooming Cream sparingly with hands. Section hair off from behind ears across the head, then separate hair on crown and backcomb!!  Use brush to lightly go over the back combed section and smooth surface.  Pull back into high ponytail and secure with band.  Loosen piece's around face for some face framing. Voila fabulous again!

Happy Holiday's!!
Adorn Style Lounge Staff






 

Something for the Men! Everything old is new again.

Hopefully all our great male client's have not given up on us!  We are dedicating one of our last day's to you.  Hopefully this will inspire some new styling ideas or possibly a new cut for this coming  Year!

Slicked back undercut

Who is it for

This hairstyle is great for someone a little more fashion forward. Good for: straight hair & hair that can be straightened

How to style it

Simply add Bb's Sculpting gel or for a firmer hold Bb's Gellac on wet straight hair and comb into place . Both will give you a shiny finish.  

For curly hair, add Bb's Straight Blow Dry on wet hair.  Then blow dry and follow with flat iron.  Finish it off with Sumo wax to hold in place.

Slicked hair with a side part

Who it is for


This is a hairstyle ideal for men with relatively straight hair as the hair is more likely to sit flat on the head complimenting the hairstyle’s "slick’"shape.

Those with curly hair can straighten or give it a straight blow-dry before commencing styling.

 

How to style it

Keep the parting straight.

For a wet slicked look: apply Bb's Gellac before parting the hair and then work the product with a comb all through the hair strands.

For a natural matte finish look: Part the hair first, spray some hairspray like Bb's Spray De mode on a brush and gently comb through the top layers of the hair. This will resist flyaway strands.

If you’re after the classic finish like the look popular in both the 1930's and again courtesy of Mad Men, then your product of choice will be Sumowax.


Shoulder length haircut


Who is it for


Any man with long straight hair or managable waves.

How to style it


When styling this look, create texture with a Bb's Surf Spray and Bb's Grooming Cream to eliminate frizz.


The styling for this works best if the hair is one-day old, as scalp’s natural oils assist in the creating texture. Or you can create the look by applying Bb's Texture on wet hair then finger blow dry to get that lived in look finish with Bb's grooming cream to tame any wild hairs.

Slick Hair Side Part

Shoulder Length Hair

Undercut

Only Two More Days Left!

What a lovely day it is today! Cool weather, light breeze, and warm sun.  Can it get any better?

The holidays are upon us, and we've only got two days left of our Great Hair for the Holidays Countdown.  I hope you've gotten some great tips and ideas from the posts the last few days.  Today we picked a style that is perfect for a variety of hair lengths and cuts.  It can be done curly, wavy, or straight which leaves you with options.

As far as products and styling tips, we would recommend Bumble and Bumble's Hair Powder for your back combing.  Remember, this will add extra grip so your back combing will hold and last longer. If you are going to go the curly or wavy route, Bumble and Bumble's Does It All Hairspray should be used while curling.  This will help with holding your curl without giving you a crunchy, sticky feeling or weighing your hair down. Lastly, use Bumble and Bumble's Grooming Creme to tame fly aways and add shine to your classy, elegant look.

Good luck, ladies, and enjoy the season!

THREE THREE THREE!

Hello! Hello, everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season! We are on day THREE of our countdown for Great Hair for the Holidays. Today we decided to go with a very simple bun that can be dressed up perfectly for almost any holiday get together.

Rememer when blow drying your hair to spray Bumble and Bumble's Thickening Hairspray to add volume, Grooming Creme from midlengths to ends will tame any flyaways and add shine, and for medium hold, finish off with Bb's Spray de Mode.