Cocktails Anyone?

   Hair cocktails that is. Did you know that Kenra's hair products are compatible for mixing, allowing you to create custom formulations for your hair's individual needs? Here is a formulation that I use for people that have fine hair and want fullness with shine.

   4-6 pumps of  Kenra's Thickening Glaze

   1-2 pumps of Kenra's Silkening Gloss

   Mix together in the palms of your hands and wok thoroughly thru towel dried hair. Blow dry and style as usual, you'll love the results.

How time flies!

   Sometimes I have a hard time believing that I have had my Salon for almost 25 years. Time really does seem to fly by when you're having fun and I don't know of anyone that has as much fun as I do. I'm truly blessed to be in an industry that I love, performing a task each day that I believe in. One that makes a difference in the lives of those that I serve. I'm thankful for all of the people that have allowed me to be a part of their lives, everything from their first haircut to their first dance, school pictures, family portraits, weddings,interviews...... the list goes on and on. Sometimes I have had  the honor of being the last person to give them any attention before they are laid in the grave, making sure that they look good when the meet the Maker.
   This all came to mind last week when I had a young man come in for a haircut with his girlfriend in tow to make sure that I understood how she wanted his hair to look. I know this may sound irritating to some of you to have some one tell you how you should do your job but I smiled and listened patiently to her instructions and after assuring the young gentleman that I wouldn't do anything to make him look stupid, I proceeded to cut a Faux Hawk on him. For those of you that aren't familiar, it's a trendy style that has been popular with the youth for the last couple of years.
  While I was cutting away behind my chair, it struck me that I had known him since the time that he was born. Actually his mother had started coming to me when she was pregnant with him. His father, his grandmother, several of his aunts and some of his uncles, his sister, pretty much the entire family for rhree generations are all guests of my Salon. I watched him grow up from the time he was a "Little Peckerhead Kid" to the young man who was sitting in my chair getting a new style to please his girlfriend. What a fortunate history I have lived with his family and all of the other families that have allowed me to be a part of their lives, living, laughing, crying with them thru the good times and the bad, holding their secrets and sharing their dreams. If  I'm fortunate one day he'll bring a young son or a daughter into me and I can watch another life unfold before me and share in their dreams as well.
   Twenty five years is a great accomplishment for a small business, especially with the economy in a slump as it currently is. It's astonishing, the number of businesses I have seen come and go in the time I have been here. It can be  the ultimate challenge to rise each day to walk the proverbial tightrope without a safety net to catch you when you fall.It makes you question your sanity and wether the decision you made, so many years ago, was the right one to make. I guess I'm not one to measure my reward by the size of my bank account or the material things that surround me. I measure my worth by the lives I have touched and the difference I have made. That to me is more precious than all of the treasures of the world.
   I'm starting to feel the effects of middle age settling upon me, I'm a little more tired at the end of the day, a few more aches and pains and the occasional "old man noise" when I get up from a chair or bend to tie my shoes. Many of my friends are making their plans for retirement. I can truly say that the thought has never crossed my mind. I don't know that I'll ever retire and why would I want to, I'm having fun. My wife thinks I'm crazy, I would like to add another twenty five years to the history of the Salon before I hang up my scissors . Fifty is such a noble number.

It's almost that time again.......

Mommy, Please call Vincent's

   I sent Alicia to Staples to pick up some ink cartridges and office supplies and she returned, wild eyed and frantic saying " Oh my God, it was a zoo!" Everyone, it seems, is part of the mad rush, procurring pencils, pens and notebooks for their childrens advance up the educational ladder. Yes, it's that time of year again. Soon the mid day streets will be quiet, the roving packs of children with nothing better to do will sit quietly, safely locked away from 8:00 to 3:00 in their pursuit of higher knowledge.

   Already our appointment book is filling up and the phone has been ringing off the hook, desperate mothers on the other end trying to get appointments for their sweet little darlings so they can be off to sieze the day, sporting the latest style. So don't hesitate, there are still spots available but they are going fast. And one more word to the wise; Do not attempt this at home.

Blown Away by Blow Dry Spray!

   This is one of our "Staff Picks", and one of our best selling products. Blow Dry Spray by KENRA cuts your blow drying time by up to 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.Treat your hair to Blow Dry Spray today!

Men's Haircoloring

   One of the fastest growing segments in our industry is Men's Haircoloring services. Whether it is a few subtle hi-lights to accent some of the trendier cuts that are popular or simply covering up the grey, guys are discovering the benefits of coloring their hair and the difference it can make in their personal and professional lives.We live in a world that is obsessed with images of youth, fitness and vitality.We are living longer while feeling younger and staying more active, well into our golden years.The right color will give you a more attractive appearance and a competitive edge in these difficult economic times where jobs are becoming harder to find.
   Our newest weapon in the battle against aging is Color Camo by Redken. It is a demi-permanent color that blends away the grey and then fades from the hair in 4 to 6 weeks eliminating any telltale signs of outgrowth. The treatment takes about ten minutes and we apply it at the shampoo bowl so that nobody is aware that you're having your hair colored. Give us ten minutes of your time and we will make you look and feel ten years younger.
   Color is our passion at Vincent's Hair Design. We offer a full compliment of color services from blending away a few greys to multi-dimensional high-lighting and everything in between. We invite you to come in and see what our team of talented artists can do for you. At Vincent's Hair Design, your look is our priority.

Help for Fine Hair!

   This weeks featured product is KENRA'S Thickening Glaze. This is the ultimate blow-out tool for creating thicker, fuller looking hair. This lightweight formulation featuring Pro-Vitamin B5, provides a "plumping effect", increasing your hairs density while adding body and control with natural movement. Thickening Glaze also provides thermal protection from heat styling, regulates the hairs moisture content and contains UV protectants, making it a perfect companion for summertime styling.

Summer Fun and Fine, Limp Hair

   A couple of weeks ago we discussed thick, coarse, curly hair. I think it's only fair that we address some of the  problems concerning fine, limp and sometimes seemingly lifeless hair. Summertimes humidity can make it seem that all of the time you spend in the morning blow drying, straightening and curling is time wasted.
   Here's why. Fine hair generally has a higher moisture content than normal. It has a tendency to attract and retain moisture right out of the atmosphere. That's why on summer days when the humidity is high  it seems that no matter how much effort you put into styling your hair, it ends up being a limp, lifeless mess. Frustating, isn't it. There is help.
   Since healthy, manageable hair has a good balance between moisture and protein, when shopping for products look for those designed for fine, limp hair. They will help to reduce the amount of moisture in the hair, making  it more manageable and helping you to keep your finished style for a longer period of time. Your styling products should be humidity resistant to help combat the effects of atmospheric moisture. There are many great products on the market. We will review some of them tomorrow but as always we recommend that you ask your stylist wich products are best for your hair's specific needs.