Spring 2013 Change Your Bangs

Spring is upon us and we all start the self mantra “I need a change”.  For some this will mean a complete overhaul and for the more reserve this could be a simple youthful fringe change (BANGS).

Kate Beckinsale glamour UK

Spring 2013 brought out the 60’s 70’s inspired trends in the fashion world. The 1960's brought us Penelope Tree, a style icon and a women not afraid of a little face accent. 

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This generation has the likes of Olivia Wilde, Kiera Knightly and Reese Witherspoon

 How to blow out your new spring fringe (bangs): 
Start with product.

Remember gels give you control and styling crème, separation and light hold. You should experiment with a few types of product or have your favorite stylist try a few options on you. 

A hazel nut size amount of product should do the trick.

Now- your air flow should follow your brush across your forehead and side to side.

To polish off, use Tigi’s new mini flat iron. 

Break  fringe into a couple of section, then smooth slightly out from the root to arc at the mid shaft to the ends motion.

For those who just can’t cut,try a faux fringe. Faux are an easy option. Try  Ken Paves  Or Panache and Co can use real hair for a custom color and cut to suit your own style. This is a great way to go if you like a less bulky version of the pre-done hair online options.

Til next time

SW

Christoper Kane LFW Headband

Headbands are always a favorite in our house. You have your jeweled types and trend bands, but I am always on the hunt for one that stays in place. Guess what- I found one Christopher Kane, London fashion designer collaborated with Tigi Hair Care Anthony Muscolo and Nick Irwin to make this genius band. We are caring them in limited quantities’ at Panache.

Here is the teaser video for you viewing pleasure.

The head band is free

  if you purchase these 2 items 

The headband is $15.00 reg.price

  Happy Beauty Hunting tm

SW

Giveaway Thanks

Thank you to all who participated in our 1st Giveaway of the year. We will have more giveaways and in-store specials weekly so be sure to check in.

Happy Beauty Hunting
SW

Giveaway

This giveaway has L Oreal Series Expert product.
Series Expert hair-care system treats your hairs molecular structure from the core to the surface, delivering high performance results to maintain and preserve beautiful hair between your salon visits.

Only 10 gifts will be issued. A random selection process is used for the giveaways. 

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Good luck to all our fans

How to Hollywood Wave Hair

Retro waves are no longer retro, they are timeless. Karen Angel is the queen of the wave. Here is her how to achieve the perfect, glossy wave. Like Kelly Brooke, English TV personality.

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Step One:

Shampoo and condition your hair, with a smoothing product. Giti, one of Panache and Co.Salons Technical Directors Said; Use Tigi’s Urban Anti-dotes 2 Recovery. She loves the moisture it gives the hair.

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Step Two:

Towel dry by blotting and squeezing the hair so you don’t rough the cuticle up. Do Not rub dry the hair, it creates more frizz! Next apply Moroccan oil Treatment from the mid-lengths to ends to even out your hair’s porosity and add shine. A good mousse, Catwalks Strong Mousse is a favorite. Dry you hair with a medium round brush to create body in your hair, starting from the top and front of the head pinning each dry section into roller-like set as you go.

Step Three: Your favorite side is where your going to place in you glossy wave, ladies choice. Release the pined hair, use a 1in” curling iron, starting about 1” away from the scalp heat your two fingers wide section down to the ends to heat the hair up for a better hold. Go back to the base of your hair roll in and start to feed the hair around the barrel of the iron, hold for a count of 10, pin in a roll. Continue horizontal sections down your head, pinning after you curl. Allow your hair to cool then release your sections.

Now make a part using the corner of your eye as your guide, place your hair behind left ear to create a fall on the other side. Brush the curl side into smooth waves. Use a light spray that layers I use Session Series Work it spray. Hold out and mist, let it dry and mist again. 

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Results: Soft, Shiny and touchable hair.

Happy Beauty Hunting 

SW

Wedding Day Prep

I've had my big day and will cherish it forever. I do remember how I felt, everything had to be the way I had dreamt about; the dress, shoes, wedding location and THE HAIR. The hair had to be glossy, long with natural waves, thick and healthy looking.

Something like this:

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At the time I was using Lenore Greyl Jasmine Masque and I still do. Had Martha Stewart Weddings magazine been written the year I was married about L Oreal’s Fiberceutic Treatment, I would have used that. Oh then the recent issue of More Magazine mentioned the in-store treatment stating: We have our “fountain of oomph” It leaves the hair stronger and shinier with a velvet touch.

More Magazine

If you follow this blog you can see I’m seriously obsessed with beauty, beauty treatment and all things beautiful. Which is why after reading these two magazine reviews on Serie Expert Fiberceutic, I've decided to get the in-store treatment after my color. 

L Oreal Professional

So the treatment is quite the RX experience. After a thorough cleansing my hair was then carefully towel dried to remove the excess moisture so it does not delude the potency of the treatment. A syringe was then used to apply to small, controlled sections of my hair. This was methodically worked down the hair, so as to penetrate into the cortex (inside) of the hair and insure the rebuild would take. On to the waiting, I was not great with the wait, however it was less painful because of the fantastic scalp massage that I was given! The Salon needs to give my husband a lesson on scalp massage.

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If you haven’t noticed, I hate drying my own hair! So I always book my bombshell blowouts after treatments or color. It feels like the softest bunny fur ever, but it still has volume. As part of the complete treatment I bought the at home masque for fine hair to prolong the protection from further damage and the soft, volume I’m experiencing. My over all thoughts I Love It. You must try it! The in-store treatment was only $35.00; this did not include my color and bombshell blowout.  

Happy beauty hunting

SW

Update Your Haircut and A Fresh New Youth

A new hairstyle can bring a fresh youthful change to the way you feel and look.

I recently went from this to this. Yes I did a 360!

So if you’re that long haired client who's afraid to cut your hair, why not try adding some fringe like Minka Kelly recently did or a side-swept fringe? Any face framing change will brighten up what maybe a style rut.

If you’re ready for a big change take a look a Karlie Kloss's new look. Major fashion mags and designer have been using short wigs over the last few seasons which are now showing up in the general public's wants and desires list from their stylist.  

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Remember as a client your fringe trims are free

Cold front hair defense

Cold front hair defense

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Cold weather, the use of heating tools and hot water showers, can rob your hair and skin of essential moisture needed.  
Panache Salon is now using the Reborn system which has 3 journeys for hair needs. 
Panache and Co. Salon is 1 of only 99 salon nation wide accepted by TiGi to use this fabulous product. I’m using the Awakening and the Resurgence journeys. With the dry weather I need the 400% moisture this product boast. I've had great results with the Awakening which strengthen my blondish hair.

This is definitely a luxe product the feel is creamy and the smell is Watermint and Honeysuckle, very light and spa like. Its feature Ingredient is MicroMairne tm compound (sea kelp, aloe, babassu oil, green tea) this combo is high in lipid content which is essential for healthy hair.
 So I’m having the In-salon Reborn treatment done to boost the effect of my at home routine, the shine and hydration last 7 days. The massage is out of this world I just love the tension melting away.

 Check out this fun video No salad at the salon but a nice wine or tea is included in the service.

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 Can you say  "putty in my stylist hands"  I then get one of the Bombshell Blowout for $35.00 and ask for a complimentary makeup touch up if a makeup person has the time. Then off to dinner with the family.

A Change of Style: Open Discussion

So a few weeks ago I bobbed my hair and colored it to look like Nicole Kidman’s in this photo.

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Well now L'Oreal has come out with the Retro Nouveau collection, WOW! Do I love the look of the colors and some of the cuts! My question is do I go for the Copper Siren – add clip in hair extensions or do I do the cropped Blonde Ingenue? The extensions or the cut are a breeze, Karen Angel can make either happen and the color, one of our fabulous Panache stylist will do the great job, they always do. The girls are always there for me and my every changing hair.

This youtube video is a fun glimpse of the collection. 

Hope you enjoy and be sure to comment back which look is your favorite or which one you would choose for me.  I can’t wait to see the comments. 

 XX- SW

Blown out winter white vs the butter blonde

The ever popular toe head is a Cali staple. “I need to be brighter” is the mantra when entering the salon. Well with all that processing hair becomes weak, fragile, dull and airy.

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We got to experience 1^st hand the power of L'Oreal Dia light demi- permanents, ability to transform our blown out winter white blonde, similar to Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl to the beautiful butter color. 

Balayage technique was used to low light in some contrasting pieces to create dimension to the cut, then root shading  to give the appearance of thick hair, topped off  with an all over Photo Gloss to the hair to resurface  the hair with shine. The Photo Gloss is my favorite, who doesn't want glossy locks; it’s so shiny it’s like vinyl!

The over all look The New Blonde- butter, honey goodness similar to that of Blake Lively. The ends of her hair sealed down and according to the L’Oreal educator will have a lasting effect when the proper prescribed professional product system is used. 

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If your thinking of a color change you blondes out there, then let this be a option for you and Don’t forget the Photo Gloss for the vinyl like shine.

 Till next time XX

SW

Clean Hair Ponytails for Spring 2013

If I could buy a gift for Gina B. it would be this fabulous surfboard. Back in the day I did some surfing in some great spots- @ Blacks (great left break) and at Sunset cliffs (that’s a trek down a cliff, a jump and paddle out). Anyway I no longer surf but she does and I came across this and thought of her. In the process of my find I fell in love with Etro’s S/S 2013 collection. The detail on this one pair of pants looked like butterfly wings in the wind. Just a spectacular show filled with beautiful prints and wearable shapes. This hair was a big Yes Yes for me as well. It reminds me of the PA for Missoni's Designer Preview we did.

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image and hair SW and KA

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I will be rocking the supper long, blunt cut ponytail this spring.  I just love the clean look of it and the slouchy black bow.

Lucky for me I've got Karen Angel working on the faux ponytail after Christmas. Funny thing the 5 year old ask if her Nona could make one for her too. How cute right! When I get the pony I’ll post a How To on Faux Pony Tails. 

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Well In case you’re not familiar with Karen’s work, she is a master hairdresser. She lends her talents to Tigi Talent Team, doing shows for NYC fashion week, and a variety of other shows throughout the country. I LOVE that women’s work.

If you get the chance to get an appointment with her you will see what I mean. She is a true talent and the last of a dying breed of master hairdresser such as the likes of Vidal Sassoon, Leo Passage, and Guy Muscolo of Toni & Guy/Tigi.   

     

Hope you enjoyed

Till next time

 SW

Chanel Pre Fall 2013

Coco 

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Make the jump for the full story http://beautybysw.blogspot.com/2012/12/chanel-pre-fall-2013-in-scotland.html

How to: Get the 60'sVibe Make up

I obviously love vintage 60's  Daliah Lavi looks in The Silencer or Casino Royale, this is one of my all time favorite. So this is a How to for the Smokey eye effect my hip grandma wore in the 60’s with her suede bells and fringe vest. Pale lipped, strong creamy contrast and lashes are the order of day. 

Face

Start recreating this look by prepping up your skin. Wash it well and put on some makeup primer to keep your skin healthy and make your makeup last longer. 

I use Trish Mc Evoy

Next, apply foundation and if needed, concealer. This look is very matte so we’d suggest using a foundation with a matte finish. I loved the Chanel Perfection lumiere. If you don’t have one available you can create that matte finish by setting your foundation with powder. How ever, depending on your age this can be aging. The powder settles in the creases. Trust me I know.

Brows

The eyebrows for this look are arched well but they’re not exactly well defined, this updates the retro look. You can achieve by taking some eye shadow and applying that to your brows with a brush. Tigi cosmetics make a great brow definers and its moisture proof. Use very light short strokes moving sideways to create that slightly fuzzy effect.

Eyes

Now it’s time to work on your lids and for this you will need one  matte eye shadow in black and the other one in black precision pen  is my choice, plus a good blending brush. Tigi and Mac brushes both are excellent choices. To get the very dramatic eyes this look features, start by taking the Precision pen eye liner and applying it quarter in at lash line to the outer corner. Next take the black eye shadow and apply it to the lowest part of your eye lid, taking up about 1/3 of your lids for blend a softening effect. You will see the slight difference between the two types of eye shadows.

Next, take your blending brush and start blending the line of the black eye shadow. This will create the gradation of hue. Line the under eye lid and blend for softness.

For the next step, you will need Vanilla high density shadow. Take a brush and create a line just below your lower lash line in the corner then over the lid, then from the black blended line up to the brows.

Rachel Zoe F/W 2012

Lashes

Curl your upper eye lashes and apply mascara to define them.

Cut the lash to fit lid and apply one set on the top extending out a bit and another on the lower lid making a slight triangle connection with the top lashes. This will give you a wider looking eye.

Contour

To make your features appear stronger, take a dark shade contour your cheeks by applying it right above your jaw line. Make sure you keep the apples of your cheeks free of any colour because the main focuses of this look are the eyes and lips.

Cara Delevingne dquared F/W 2012

Lips

If you want a soft version of this look, you can wear it with a lighter shade of matte lipstick with a hint of gloss in the center. It gives you a kissable pout look without looking to sticky.

Till Next Time

SW

How to : Haute Holiday Hairstyle

A glittery accessory adds whimsical romance to just about any hairstyle;

I of course forgot to wear one in this photo.

 Want to give it a whirl? Here’s a how-to

 1.  I applied Tigi's Session Series Styling Cream on damp- almost dry hair. Then gentle dried it into the hair using my fingers so as to retain body in my hair. Curl the hair all in one direction with a 1-inch Marcel iron, and pin with single prong clips and let it cool.  

2. Comb the hair out completely with a good quality brush. I used a Mason Person brush, you can purchase at Nordstroms, but Denman works well and is gentle on the hair. The Denman on this link site is so cute I'm going to get myself one.

3. Using a styling comb and thin metal clips, depress the comb into the hair to create finger waves around the   face. Use the clips to enhance the ridges in the waves before spraying 

4. To pin it back just loosely gather the hair and pin to secure. Try not to flat and mat it down, think fluffy. 

5. Add in sparkly clips or broaches on one side of the head, above and behind the ear. Le Bel Age has some great sparkles and Forever 21 

Till next time

SW

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Lucky Magazine: Feature Blog Post

Some of our fan's may have seen our Mad for It: Red post, right? Well Lucky mags community blog has just picked it up. You can visit and vote for the post if you would like. Each time Lucky Magazine choose a post, i'll send out a link for your votes and comments. 
http://contributors.luckymag.com/post/red-mad-for-it 
and there's the link. 
Thank you for your support.

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Panache and Co. Holiday Breakfast 

The salon will be closed between the hours of 

7:30 and 10:30 am Dec.4th

P.S- I will try to video tape the fights that break out at the White Elephant Game