2012 Fall Hair Trends

This Fall is all about modern bangs and shiny sleek ponytails. For hair accessories, the jeweled hair band and barrettes will be hot this season. (As seen at the Dolce and Gabbana show from New York Fashion Week.) Hair accessories are certainly having their moment in the spotlight.

1. BANGS

To get bangs or not to get bangs? Isn't that always the big hairstyle question? Bangs (also known as the fringe) are the ultimate hair accessory this season. Bangs can add an instant cool factor to your look, dramatize your eyes and even make you look younger.  Bangs vary from a long angular, side swept fringe (best for a round face shape) to a hairline full blunt fringe (best for a square face shape). Find the right fringe or you and remember cutting bangs yourself is NEVER a good idea so leave it to your stylist.

When styling, start drying bangs first using the nozzle attachment on your blow dryer. To get the perfect style direct the airflow straight down to the root. Use a vent brush and brush the bangs side to side to keep them sleek.

2. LATEX-WRAPPED PONYTAILS

As Seen at Jason Wu New York Fashion Week Runway Show Fall 2012. Ponytails have always been the quick and easy hairstyle for anyone with medium to long hair. In the past, if you didn't want to shampoo your hair or if you didn't want to curl your hair or if you got up late and didn't have time to do your hair, you would just throw it up in a ponytail and it was controlled for the day. Now the ponytail is a trendy style itself, whether high or low. (Just not the gym wearing ponytail!)

Ponytails are classic and stylishly fashionable. The vibrant look and bounce brings liveliness to your hairdo keeping the hair safe from wear and tear. You can team it up with bangs and hair bands to make it look more attractive and appealing. Curls and waves also dress up the style factor. Ponytails are worn to school, to the office, to the prom, to parties and are even seen on the Red Carpet.

When styling, prep your hair with light serum to add shine. Pull the hair back using a flat brush to get hair smooth. Than secure with a band. Take a half inch wide piece of hair from the bottom of the ponytail and wrap it around the band, secure with a bobby pin (this will cover the band). Use a lightweight hairspray and spray lightly, this will smooth down the surface and prevent those bumps, spray hairspray onto a small bristle brush and run it over the surface of your ponytail (to get rid of flyaways).

So your closet isn't the only thing in need of an update this Fall. As the nights get cooler and the days shorten, our sense of style will change to and so should will your hairstyles.


-Tiago

Five Fun Things Friday From the Head Rush PR Girl

You've made it my friend. Hello weekend.

Just a reminder that we will be open Sundays starting this weekend.

And the five fun things of the week in the world of Head Rush:

1. WE ARE IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE OF THE LONG ISLAND PULSE.

If you've been to the salon you will see displayed the article (page 87) about salon pro blowouts with a great interview on co-owners Erica and Christine.

Click here for the link to the article.

2. THE TOPKNOT IS HERE TO STAY FOR FALL.

3. WE LOVE KERASTASE PRODUCTS. 

Do you have color?

This is a great product for in between shampooing to protect your color:

Kerastase Paris Chroma Sensitive Cleansing Balm

Colorist Otto raves this is a must have in your shower. The shampoo cleans without fading your gorgeous color.

See a stylist for more info on your next visit to Head Rush!

4. WE ARE PINTEREST OBSESSED.

I hope you are part of the Pinterest world. If you're not, I must warn you, you will waste hours upon hours pinning away. Find great ideas on Pinterest for your hair, fashion, food and every day living.

Follow our boards here.

This is our latest pin:

While we don't expect you to be coming in to request this particular look, it is fun to look at. (Or maybe an idea for Halloween!)

5. SAY HELLO TO NICK WENDEL

Nick is the newest member of Head Rush. He is currently available on Sunday's only for men style's and HOT SHAVES!

Nick will be styling men for $40 and hot shaves for $30.

Package Deal: Style and Hot Shave for $60. ($10 off.)

He has styled for:

-GQ magazine
-Blind Barber (NYC)
-HBO's Boardwalk Empire
-Vegas Hair Shows

Have a great week!!

xxx

HEAD RUSH PR GIRL

Returning To Work Soon After Giving Birth

July 18, 2012 was the craziest but best day of my life. It's the day my husband and I met out baby girl, Mila. She was 8lbs, 3oz, 21 inches of deliciousness. I couldn't believe what we had created and how beautiful she is. It almost felt unreal that she was ours.

The day we took her home, I walked in the house and had this feeling of, "OK, what do I do now?" That feeling quickly left me and I jumped right into a routine with her. I have to say that being a mother turned out to be a little harder that I thought. I never realized how much of my life would change. Just the little things like running to the store, getting my nails done aren't as easy to do, and to get out of the house feels like an eternity. But I wouldn't change a thing.

I always thought I would be one of those mothers that would never want to leave their child to go back to work, boy was I mistaken. As much as I love my daughter and love being with her, I started feeling like I was losing myself and my mind. I waited until the baby was four weeks old and I realized that I needed to go back to work...for my sanity. I started working three days a week. Thank god for my amazing family that have taken turns each day to take Mila, which made me feel so at ease to leave her.

I felt like a terrible mother for wanting to go back to work so soon. Before long I realized that going back to work was the best thing I could have done. I started feeling like a person again, just getting up and getting ready, leaving the house and having normal conversations with adults was amazing. If anything I felt like it made me a better mother. Being away from her made me miss her and want to be with her that much more.

It's amazing how much love Mila brought to our family, and how much closer it brought all of us. Having a baby changes your life but definitely for the better. I couldn't imagine my life without her.



-Christie

Hair Myths And How To Achieve Beautiful Hair

I'm sure at some point in every person's hair history someone has given out bad hair advice or has heard a myth or two pertaining to your lovely locks. For example, how the more often you get haircuts, the faster your hair will grow. One of my personal favorites is when people use the term "my hair feels dead". If your hair feels dead, that's because it is. Another big one is how keratin is harmful to the client receiving the service, when in fact it's the stylist performing the treatment who should be wearing a mask. The list could go on and on. However, the biggest myth of them is is that "beauty school is easy". Trust me, anyone who has been to or graduated from Cosmetology school will sincerely beg to differ.

If there is one thing I've learned since I began Cosmo school four months ago it's that school is far from easy. When you attend school you're not only learning about hair cutting and color, but you're also studying nails, skin care, make-up, scalp treatments, business, anatomy, biology, chemistry, electricity and that's just to name a few! The truth is, licensed beauticians are more or less like hair doctors. We are trained to the tee to be able to assess a client's hair, have them express their concerns, and find a solution to accommodate their wants and needs while keeping their hair and scalp as healthy as possible. It's our job and responsibility to provide you with the best knowledge in hair care.....not your neighbors. I mean you wouldn't see a podiatrist for a toothache.

Having a hair check-up is pertinent in the health of your hair and scalp, so why would you want to skip a doctor's appointment? The point is everyone cares about their hair, so naturally you want the best for it. Count on the licensed professionals to point you in the right direction. See your stylist at least once every two weeks to discuss how your hair is changing and what you can to keep up with it as best you can.

Think of the salon as your emergency hair hotline and help us, help you, help your hair.

Always stay  beautiful!

-Ryan

Five Fun Things Friday From the Head Rush PR Girl

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you're enjoying the last day of sunmer. (Sigh.) I love the Fall, but I love the Summer even more and I'm not ready for the season change.

But with Fall comes lots of changes. From pumpkins to football to Halloween fun. Here at the salon we have a little change ourselves, we will now be open on SUNDAYS. Let me tell you more about that with the "Five Fun Things of the Week".

1. SUNDAYS ARE BACK AT HEAD RUSH.

And back with a bang. Starting October 7th and we've got some amazing deals for you to end the weekend off right. Get $25 blowouts with Tina and Mike. Blow out the hair Sunday = more "you" time Monday morning. 

Color services, all of them 50% off with Halston. Take advantage of this deal! And Halston does great work. 

We will be open Sundays from 11am-5pm.

2. BRAIDS ARE STILL IN. 

And Christine Bonti is kinda obsessed with them these days.  Check out her latest style.

See any stylist for an assortment of braid styles. Plus, if you see something you like, bring the picture with you.

3. WE HAVE A MAKE-UP ARTIST. 

Finally. Lots of people were asking for one to come back, we found the right girl. 

Meet our newest addition, Chrissy. We already have her keeping busy.

Book your appointment with Chrissy today. 

4. CRIMPED HAIR IS MAKING A COMEBACK.

Just kidding. Well than again.....you never know these days. 

It was however seen yesterday on the red carpet by former 90210 star Jenny Garth. 

Hope you saved your crimper!!  ;)

5. AS THE WEATHER GETS COLDER, WATCH THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE SHOWER.

Just because it's getting colder doesn't mean to crank the heat to the max. Not only does it dry out your skin, it has the same effect to your scalp. Hot water strips the natural oils from your scalp. Go for lukewarm for healthy locks. 

xxx

Head Rush PR Girl

Hair Box Dye Gone Bad

All artists start with a black canvas. As a colorist, my canvas is never blank. This poses a challenge, which is expected and welcomed.

One of my most difficult tests is when someone tries to save money and time by using a box color at home. Can you ever imagine?

I had someone about a week ago who wanted to try something different. Other than the brunette color she was having done at the salon, she wanted red. She went to a local pharmacy, bought a red-brown box color, and applied to her hair everywhere. The problem, the color on the ends did not change despite the red color on her roots. Now her half hour appointment has become a five and a half hour color correction. $250 later, she was walking out with an intense, luxurious, rich red color.

Quick Fact: There is no need to follow the directions on the box color to get the results we all see in advertisements or on the box itself.

This is your classic case of "box dye gone bad". Save your time, money and piece of mind. See a licensed professional for the results you love to expect.

-Otto

Head Rush Summer Recap

Hey guys! I'm so stoked about what's to come for Head Rush this Fall! But first let's recap our amazing summer!

We started our summer with a big bang opening the East Hills location.

We raised over $12,000 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. 

We participated in 30 at FOUR again this summer. 

Most importantly, I learned so many new techniques and styles at the Redken Exchange Academy in August. The class was taught by the best in the industry: Jayson Morgan, Hugo Urias and Adina Doss. Oh and let me not forget SAM VILLA who is an amazing educator with more than 30 years experience in the industry. So expect lots of funky styles, braids and high buns So let's have fun this Fall and try some new things.

xoxo

Tina