The Perfect Shampoo By NAAVA

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conditioner, hair, how to, shampoo, wash

We do it all the time, some of us more than once a day. It seems second nature, but what you don’t know about the suds in your hair is there’s actually a protocol to it. Today is all about washing your hair the right way!

 

Step One:

Rinse hair thoroughly before even beginning to lather up. Rub and massage your scalp while you rinse. The thing we might not all know about hair is that most products we use on a daily basis can be broken down by water, so it is key to rinse for a few minutes to get it all out.

 

Step Two:

For most normal heads of hair, not too thick and not too thin, a nickel size amount of shampoo is more than enough. And the secret lies in where you start. Don’t take to the top of your head like most would assume, start at the nape of your neck and lather/massage your scalp up to the top of your hair. If the shampoo stops lathering add more water not more soap!

 

Step Three:

Stimulate your scalp by massaging it before and during the cleaning rinse. Take light to the shampoo as piling your hair into a mountain of suds will only lead to dehydration. The suds that fall over your ends is plenty to cleans.

 

Step Four:

Keep a towel handy for after you complete the shampooing process. Squeeze out all excess water with the towel before starting to condition. Use a nickel size of conditioner and work it from the ends of your hair up to ensue proper nourishing.

 

**People with fine and oily hair need to be aware and keep conditioner away from scalp.

Follow this process with a mask, if recommended by your stylist.

We understand that everyone is different, but as stylist wanting to preserve your lovely locks we strongly suggest not washing your hair more than every 2 to 3 days. To avoid the greasy look, invest in a good brush, we suggest Mason Pierson, and thoroughly brush from the top of your hair to the ends. This will allow the natural oils to spread and decrease the look of unwashed hair. For styling purposes, if you need lift for your roots, spray dry shampoo only where needed and follow by normal styling routine.

Hair By Fall

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blonde, brunette, change, fall, hair, naava, new color, salon, seasons, stylist, transition, trends

As the leaves begin to change the urge to swap up our hair color always seems to get a little bit deeper. We start looking in the mirror at our sun kissed locks and being to wonder why we ever strayed from the brunette hues in the first place. We pull the ponytail out and start reaching for those straight bang scissors. But, stop right there!

This year we dare you to not go crazy with change. Instead, take our tips and let your true hair style unveil:

For Color: We are calling a bluff on needing to be blonde in the summer and dark in the fall. As your tans begin to fade, and you feel the need to reverse your light hair dark skin tone to light skin/dark hair, remember this: consistency is key. Don’t rush for an overall color, instead ask for a gloss. It will take down the color while adding the shine and reflection you’re missing from lack of sun.

For Cuts:We can’t deny that this fall is full of froth. The new trend hitting the streets is hair looking light and airy. In some cases see through! This isn’t a trend for everyone, but it is a trend for those who can wear trends. For those looking to stay current, be on the high end for yourself. Ask what’s fitting for your current job, age and dress. Take some time to talk with your stylist and together unveil the real you.

For Style: For a long time now we have been preaching undone braids and messy finishes. For those looking to go up with their hair even through the colder months, the answer is now structure. We are moving back into the sculpted look, where braids and ponies have a put together outcome.

Don’t know how to achieve these looks on your own? Book your next appointment and ASK YOUR STYLIS!

NYFW As Seen By Hair

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Eckhaus Latta, hair, models, new york fashion week, oribe, runway, Tim Coppens

New York Fashion week is full of the years very best models and a fabulous mix of Avant guard and ready-to-wear pieces from the worlds leading designers. But this year we are focusing in on something a little closer to home. One of our most trusted product lines, Oribe, it taking the runway by storm!

Styling for brands on the rise such as Eckhaus Latta and Tim Coppens the Oribe team is taking to a sleek and styled look, overall. With women wearing their hair down and flat, men are being seen with the perfected Ken Doll locks for hitting the runway.

This year has been all about the minimalistic feel, and stepping away from over-the-top styled out flare. Bringing the runway just one step closer to our own reality, and making us beg for the real-way style in our every day look!

Stay tuned for all things NYFW as Oribe takes a closer look behind the hair.

Be Inspired By Fall

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accessories, fall, hair, inspiration, makeup, style, trends

We have been beating the heat for weeks, and though it’s nowhere near its brutal end we are ready to cool you down with some amazing fall inspiration. This year we are all about the bold beauty. From hair to accessories, everything should be bright and eye catching.

FACE: Bronze is in. A bright orange cheek is the perfect touch to any look. Think of it as bringing the sweet part of summer with you.

HAIR: Blondes have a space in the spot light this fall. Where most like to go dark for the cooler months, we are all about staying light.

NAILS: We are always a fan of red, and for fall we are all about it on the nails! Bright and beautiful is the way to go.

EYES: The smoky eye isn’t just for going out any more. Don’t be afraid to glam up and go bold!

ACCESSORIES: Gold is glorious! Of course, being NAAVA Salon and Spa we love the beauty of a luxurious color like gold, and this year you should be too. It’s the perfect touch of color for any outfit, and is sure to catch others eye.

A Look At Our Inspiration Board

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beauty, hair, inspiration, make up, Nails, ralph lauren, red lips, red white blue, stylist, white hot

Red, white and blue lives on with our latest inspiration board. We are loving all things Ralph Lauren preppy. It is all about the put together disheveled look. We want bold and beautiful. We want simple and sweet. And we want it all in one!

Red lips will always be an in when it comes to the preppy style. We love a bold statement and think red is a classic way to get it done. Don’t be afraid to push the pop of color and keep it going all night long.

Pair with out newest trend of white and gold nails for a modern twist. These colors have been our salons goto’s all summer and adding the two together makes for a perfect combo. The triangular design is fab for summer fun.

Last but not least it’s all about bumping up the hair. Volume is a must and so is the messy wave. Be beach babe styled with a touch of New York living.

True Look At Beauty

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AZIZ Salon, beauty, Clothes, Craig Piatti, eve michaels, Fell Beautiful, hair, Star Stylist, Styling

Our Artistic Director Craig Piatti launched his career as a stylist on the East Coast 26 years ago. Craig is an inventive mind when it comes to making women and men feel their very best. From the beginning he has built up a celebrity cliental, cutting and styling for Kathy Lee Gifford, Hoda Coffey, Tabitha Coffey, Rue McClanahan and Linda Gray.

This expert is proficient in the Art of Balayage, keeping up with the latest fashions in hair care and styles, and is talented beyond his years.

It only made sense that his passion for teaching others how to live a beautiful life would transcend into his relationship with internationally acclaimed image expert, Eve Michaels. Eve’s mission is to change perceptions and reflections of beauty, both inward and outward. From personal styling to Beauty Bootcamps she has helped everyone from stars to stay-at-home-moms regain confidence and learn to love their bodies at every age.

Together they are taking over Austin with bombshell hair and magnificent style. Him working on the world of hair, not just creating your perfect look, but allowing you the tools and teachings to recreate it; and her helping women find inner beauty by looking outside. Creating color analysis, teaching tools to shopping for your life, and helping women and men alike regain control by taking pride in them selves again.

These two are a force to be reckoned with, and one your image simply canʼt afford to overlook.

 

To book an appointment with Craig: (512) 476-4131
To book an appointment with Eve: http://www.azizsalon.com/eve-michaels

Earrings Vs. Hair

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earrings, hair, long hair, short hair, studs, what to wear

When it comes to choosing an earring to compliment your latest look, we are all about sticking to the rule that your hair should depict the size. There is a perfect earring for each lobe, and a perfect length of hair to support that. With a time and place for every hoop and dangle, we are here to tell you when to wear each.

The shorter the hair, the shorter the earring. As much as we love a long dangling set of jewels, once you take to the bob it is best to keep the earrings short too. Be as bold as you wish with color and shape, but our tip is to stay above the cut of your hair.

For the long locks, remember to showcase your ear candy. Keep in mind that your hair is quick to cover, so chose a style that highlights your stones. Turquoise pops with blondes, brunettes, and red heads, but adding a side braid or a few reinforcing bobby-pins never hurts.

Long or short, when pulling back into a pony always remember a mid sized earring is best. And when it comes to hoops our answer is simple: Everyone needs a pair. Never forget, a girl is never fully dressed until her accessories are on.

Match Your Style & Hair – Readheads

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hair, makeup, professional, readhead, style, wella

Celebrate your vibrant new hair look in style! Color combinations you thought you’d never carry off are suddenly a must. Makeup you thought you’d never wear now does wonders for you. Your new shine opens a world of fashion possibilities: a head-to-toe style adventure!

MASTER YOUR MAKE UP

• All that glitters is green now that you’re a fiery redhead. Moss green, olive and khaki are your fetish shades but there are plenty of other tones to play with too.
• Gold, bronze or iridescent copper highlight your shimmering red locks to perfection. Or surprise yourself with blues and pinks.
• Reflect your inner warmth with coral, apricot or peachy blush.
• Choose natural shades for lips or go to the other extreme and radiate passion with a dramatic red pout.

TRANSFORM YOUR STYLE

• Red is the color of power – and with power comes responsibility – so avoid any clashes… and remember – redheads rule when it comes to innovative style.
• You look gorgeous in green, so play the game of opposites. Kelly green, lime green, apple green: the lighter your shade, the lighter the green can be.
• Be bold and step out in crimson red, hot orange or yellow gold. Select brick-based rather than blue-based tones to ignite your rich glow.
• Warm whites look red hot on intense red hair – from champagne to ivory to nearly nude.
• For a sensual look, enhance auburn tones with earthy colors. Rusty browns and chestnut as well as neutrals like camel and taupe will always do you justice.

ACCENTUATE WITH ACCESSORIES

• Intensify the ruby-red depths of your seductive locks with rich jewels and precious stones. Or brighten up the streets with contrasting accessories. You are an inspiration.
• Go for gold… especially if you’re making an entrance in black.
• Buckles and belts in copper and bronze will bring out the warmth of your new shade.
• A pair of stripy leggings, a canary-yellow scarf or a lime green hand-woven shopping basket will create a stunning contrast.

SAY GOODBYE TO…

• Deep pink or fuscia. Colbalt blue, true red (magenta) and burgundy are all blue-based colors – too cool for warm redheads.
• Icy blues and pale yellows will make your skin look grey.
• Diamonds are not a redhead’s best friend. Neither are pearls, silver, platinum, or other icy jewelry.
• Keep patterns to a minimum: go for simple, geometric tailoring whenever you can.

Match Your Style & Hair – Blondes

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blondes, hair, makeup, professional, style, wella

Celebrate your vibrant new hair look in style! Color combinations you thought you’d never carry off are suddenly a must. Makeup you thought you’d never wear now does wonders for you. Your new shine opens a world of fashion possibilities: a head-to-toe style adventure!

MASTER YOUR MAKE UP

Brilliant blondes really do have more fun, especially when it comes to make up. Catch the light in your eyes and hair with soft shimmering pastels and never pale into the shadows again!

• Enlighten by day 
  Shimmer in sheer tones of pearly-pink, pale peach, gold and champagne. 
  Dust cheeks with apricot blush. 
  Line lips with a fleshy nude pencil and add a touch of high-shine gloss.
• Scintillate at night 
  Blend pale silver and muted lavender on eyelids. 
  Emphasize with smoky grey eyeliner. 
  Accentuate with dark brown mascara and primrose blush.
• Look to the light 
  Blue-eyed blondes look sensual in soft dove grey or copper shades. 
  Green-eyed blondes are irresistible in earthy ash or deep mauve. 
  Brown-eyed blondes can cross from midnight blue to neutral tones – with a sweep of light coral or rose on cheeks and lips.

TRANSFORM YOUR STYLE

• The style spectrum is endless with your new sunny hue. Dive into emerald greens, inviting violets and every imaginable shade of blue… you can carry all the shades of the seven seas.
• Jewel tones like opal, amethyst and turquoise illuminate warm honey and golden blondes.
• Dusty pink, blue and grey pastels are wonderful accents for cool platinum, beige and ash.
• If you’re a mixed blonde with both warm and cool tones, compliment the dominate shade – although grassy greens, cool mint and fresh lavender will invigorate any lighter look.

ACCENTUATE WITH ACCESSORIES

• Show off your blonde halo with delicate, understated accessories that catch the light.
• Silver bangles and pewter ballet shoes for look of cool sophistication.
• Beige-toned pearls to bring out the warm tones in soft blondes.
• A winter-white scarf to complement cool highlights framing the face and add a deliciously seductive edge.

SAY GOODBYE TO…

• Taupe and camel – especially on warm blondes.
• Yellow-toned ivory – especially ash and platinum blondes.
• Jet black mascara: nearly black or dark brown will soften your look.
• Avoid heavy eye-makeup and dark tones of blush: far too harsh against the bright light of your hair.

Match Your Style & Hair – Brunettes

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brunettes, hair, makeup, professional, style, wella

Celebrate your vibrant new hair look in style! Color combinations you thought you’d never carry off are suddenly a must. Makeup you thought you’d never wear now does wonders for you. Your new shine opens a world of fashion possibilities: a head-to-toe style adventure!

MASTER YOUR MAKE UP

Beautiful brunettes are sultry and sophisticated – and the darker your hair and skin tone, the richer your palette will be.

• Smoulder with deep smoky eyes in rich shades of purple: opaque plums for deep brown to black shades with dark skin and sheer plums for fair to medium skin.
• Add a swipe of soft grey eyeliner and turn heads
• Enter the limelight with a warm touch of dark pink blush
• Highlight your chocolate locks with cherry red lips.

TRANSFORM YOUR STYLE

Expand your wardrobe! With your intense new hair shade, you’re on fashion’s red-carpet.

• Brunettes with a dark or olive skin tone
  Dazzle in royal purple and rich blue
• Golden browns and warm caramels
  Glow in fall reds, oranges and plum
• Brown-eyed brunettes with paler skin
  Emphasize walnut waves with simple styles and clean lines. If you’re wearing your hair short or up, show off your neck and hair line with a soft ivory cowl neck or halter top in tantalizing teal or light blue. Remember, nothing looks better than plain white against a sleek black or mahogany bob – especially with a touch of sun. Follow the rainbow… it’s all yours.

ACCENTUATE WITH ACCESSORIES

• Highlight the luxurious depths of your rich new look with eye-catching accessories.
• Add a touch of glamour with gold-chained hand-bags and shimmering strappy shoes.
• Adopt a little tribal chich with colorful silk scarves and finely-crafted bronze jewelry.
• For classic elegance, drape yourself in a cream cashmere pashmina or marry a soft white blouse with jeans. Your new brown is your crown.

SAY GOODBYE TO…

• Pale foundations and pearly whites or light greens on the eyes (the dark-light contrast will be too much)
• Frosty pink lipstick… opt for brown-pink, berry, wine or shimmering mocha instead.
• Hot magenta and tomato red are for dark brunettes only. If you’re hair is light brown or honey, select more subtle tones like powder pink and russet red.