Staff Pick of the Week

   Winter has finally come to NWI, blowing snow and bone chilling temperatures. You don't want to leave the house with wet hair and we have a product that will help you get out the door with time to spare. Blow Dry Spray by KENRA, is one of our best selling products. It cuts your blow drying time by 25% while providing intense heat protection, helping to eliminate breakage caused by thermal damage. It's light weight formula detangles, smoothes and softens, helps to control frizz and resists humidity for long lasting, healthy looking results. So, come in and treat your hair to some Blow Dry Spray today!

Am I Losing My Hair?

   This is a question we here from time to time in the Salon and one that is of great concern to anyone that thinks they are experiencing this situation. It is quite natural for us to lose hair. Hair is a regenerative substance and goes thru a specific growth cycle that is unique to each individual. Once it reaches its genetically predetermined length it falls out, clearing the follicle and making way for new growth to occur. The average human has between 100,000 and 300,000 hairs on their head at any given time and sheds an average of 80 to 300 hairs a day, enough to clog the drain and fill up the bristles in your brush but not enough to be concerned with.
   If you feel that you are suddenly losing more than that, here are some considerations for you. Some of the more common causes for hair loss are genetics, pregnancy, a change in diet, stress, hormonal/chemical imbalances in the body, changes in medication and the onset of menopause. Here is a quick checklist for you to consider.
   Take a look at your family history. If many people in your family tree have thinning hair, particularly as they age, there is a good chance that you will experience the same thing and there isn't much that can be done.  
   Are you or do you suspect you might be pregnant? If not, you can move on down the line.If you are this could be the reason for your sudden hair loss.
   How is your diet? Many of us, in our quest for a slimmer, sexier body commit to strange, unhealthy diets, some of wich can be dangerous to your health over a long period of time. Eat a well balanced diet and excercise frequently. Regular aerobic excercise will make you look better, is good for your heart and general well being and since it increases circulation it will indirectly have an effect on your hairs' health as well. Increased circulation= increased nutrients being supplied to the hair follicle, wich means increased hair growth.Consider adding a good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement to make sure you are feeding your body what it needs.
   If you have exprienced an increase in your stress levels, this could be the answer to your problem. Any sudden or dramatic changes in your life such as the loss of a loved one, loss/change of job or a change in your relationship status can increase your stress levels enough to trigger hair loss.
   Are you going thru menopause? If you are, enough said.
   If you can't find the reason for your hair loss in the list above, you should check with your physician. Sudden hair loss can be an indication of many different medical conditions that require a doctors care such as thyroid, heart and circulatory problems, diabetes, and hormone/chemical imbalances in the body. If you think that the reason for your hairloss is medical in nature, don't hesitate. Call your physician today.
 Another thing to think about is how well do you take care of your hair? Breakage caused by chemical and thermal damage, tho technically not hair loss, sure can seem like it at times. Be kind to your hair. Take the time to condition regularly, cut down on flat iron usage and listen to your stylist when they recommend products to you. They know what is best for your hair.
   So, eat a healthy diet, excercise regularly, try to reduce sources of stress in your life, listen to your stylist and check with your Dr to make sure there isn't something wrong with your health. I hope this has been helpfull. Please feel free to share your comments and questions with us.
  

Let's get on with it........

   It's been a busy beginning to 2012, lots of commitments, lots of promises to fulfill, resolutions and all of that sort of thing. As always I'm lookking for questions to adress on our page for the upcoming year. I did see a Dr. on the television this morning talking about hair loss in women. I think I'll start with that next week. It is certainly a question that comes up once in awhile in the Salon.What does everyone want to know about?
   I know that many of you have made a committed yourselves to a new, stronger, healthier and slimmer body to don in the year to come. Don't forget that you'll need a new look to go along with the new, sexier you. We plan to post more pictures of what's going on in the Salon including our interpretations of what the fashion and style gurus have in store for us during the year that lies ahead of us. So, Good Luck and best wishes from us and please, share your questions and comments with us.

Happy New Year!!!!!

   The Holidays have come and gone and the New Year is upon us. It lies in front of us like a book full of blank pages waiting to be filled with our hopes, our dreams, our desires. I, like many of you, reflecting on the year just passed, have made promises to myself that I intend to keep, losing weight, excercising, eating better, quitting smoking...... the list goes on and on. But the most important promise I've made is to devote myself to those that I serve and to continue my commitment to excellence. I would like to thank everyone of our Guests for making us what we are.

   We would like to welcome Katie Hayes as the newest member of our staff. Katie is new to our industry and brings with her new, fresh ideas that she would like to share with you.As soon as I can pin her down for a few minutes, her bio will be posted along with the rest of ours.With all of this weight loss, excercise and changes for the better, don't forget to schedule an appointment for a new look for the New Year.

Fall marches on !

   It's been awhile since my last post. I've been busy painting, remodeling and sprucing up the Salon for the Holidays and I needed a little time to refresh and renew my spirits. Speaking of spirits, I thought I would share with you some of the hi-lights of this years Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat. We have such a good time with it every year, watching the children run around in their costumes in an agitated state of excitment brought on by the magic of the day and the sugar buzz that we're happy to help provide them with.

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Conditions as it Shines

                                                Reflections Hair Polish

Science meets nature with our lastest creation at Vincent's Hair Design. Reflections Hair Polish is a conditioning gloss that gives your hair superior, natural looking shine while providing essential nutrients to overcome the effects of thermal, environmental and chemical damage in your hair. Our product is 100% natural with no chemicals, preservatives or artificial color, making it safe for use on color treated and natural blonde hair. It is made from a synergistic blend of essential oils that are suspended in a light, nourishing oil base. Reflections Hair Polish is good for all hair types. Just 2-5 drops added to your daily hair care regimen will give you soft, silky hair the shines with natural radiance. It's nutrient rich formulation reduces frizziness, calms fly aways and revitalizes tired, damaged hair.

   Used each day as directed, a one ounce bottle of this highly concentrated product will provide you with healthy, shiny, more manageable hair for two to six months. For a limited time we are offering Reflections Hair Polish at an introductory price of $19.95, Making it about half the cost of similar products that are available. Once we find a distribution for this sensational, new product the price will go up. So we urge you to take advantage of this offer and come in and treat your hair to the best that nature has to offer it.

   Reflections Hair Polish has been created by and is produced and sold exclusively at Vincent's Hair Design in Valparaiso, IN.

Happy Labor Day!

   I hope that eveyone has a great time celebrating the last "Hoorah" of the season. This is our last chance to wear our summer clothes before we put them away. Next week it's time to break out the Fall wardrobe, wich is also a great time to think about changing your hairstyle. We're starting to see some movement in hair again, long, loose curls and a little more volume for those of you with longer locks. For shorter hair, choppy, unstructured movement still seems to be a good choice but we are moving away from the unblended looks that have been popular for the last couple of years. Classic taylored looks are starting to make their appearance as well.
   It's also a good time to have your color adjusted for the season. Summer hi-lights and sun bleached colors will leave you looking washed out when your tan has faded. A trick I use for my blonde guests during the late Fall/Winter is to weave fine ribbons of red thru their color. You don't really see it but it warms up their skin tones making them look more vibrant and alive. This is a great time of year for brunettes and red heads and there are a lot of little tricks that we use at the Salon to enhance the natural beauty of their hair as well. Fine weaves of reds, golds, maybe some low-lights, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. So, celebrate the colors of the season and treat yourself to a new look today.