Damaged Hair Seeks Warmth & Moisture

{ Classified Ad from Trashed Hair owner }

 

A Tricky new little product brought to you in the Killer Strands Store by one of your own...a Killer Strander who absolutely RAVES about the results she gets with one and Thriven .... another one has since brought me a similar story used with GLEAM. So whichever product you use it with, the results are extraordinary. Kind of mad at myself for not thinking of it on my own . But my brain is so jam-crammed with things I need to do its no wonder I can remember my name. 

NO matter it’s here and its quite clear that this is a true gem. I’m please with the quality and all the features this brand has including 3 different temperatures, so am very happy

  In the Salon we used heat lamps & hood dryers...so yes heat in this manner ONLY is good for getting your strands Deep Conditioned. Heat works to open the cuticle of the hair {the cuticle looks like fish scales-it lays flat and prevents most liquids from going inside the hair. But with heat it swells the scales so the conditioner can get inside the hair strand - -  exactly where it can do the most good.

In addition to THRIVEN conditioning treatments, use the heated cap for:
  - Hot Oil Treatments w/ Gleam - watch ingredient lists, wouldn't recommend
    Heat treatments w/ Silicone + Oils {won't be pretty}
  - MALIBU2000 Treament Packs (makes them work 2X as well) which means for Psoriasis and Dandruff patches, apply treatment plus heat cap
  - VANISH Hair Color Removal Treatment
  - Demi & Semi Permanent Color remains vivid longer. {apply hair color, plastic treatment cap, heat for normal processing time - presto!} .

I know it looks just horrifically goofy . . . but hey, if works who cares! ! ! !

Plenty of uses for it. More than enough to pay for itself. .many times over.

 

 

 

 

I would suggest for many of you requiring the VANISH COLOR REMOVER treatments, to purchase a heat treatment cap for the VANISH Treatments, which can be followed by Gleam (Hot Oil) Treatments, Color Touch Color ( if so desired ),and ultimately - - - Thriven. As long as you wear the washable treatment cap ( Giraffe or Zebra print which KS adds as free extra!)

 

I'm so happy, to finally find this and to bring it to you in my never-ending 'SEARCH' for unique, reasonably priced, top quality Professional Hair Products. YAHOOEY

Pictures of the Treatment Cap were sooooooo Unattractive that I had to insert some Killer Photos that don’t relate much to the post, but are beautiful  to look at!

Quiet, automatic-controlled unit heats deeply without overheating. It conditions and treats hair that has been dried out by over-processing and other damage. Used, along with THRIVEN and/or GLEAM, it helps relieve dry, itchy scalp. Keeps hair both soft and manageable. By opening up the cuticles of the hair, it allows moisturizing treatments to penetrate to the layers of the hair where they can do their work. 

* Even-heat therapeutic treatments w/ 3 different heat settings
* Better than bubble dryers -- won't dry out skin

*Contoured to fit the round shape of the head 
* Automatic thermostat controlled unit prevents overheating
* Unique design provides evenly-heated treatments, Hi, Medium and Low settings give you control

I have a limited amount with this first shipment so get yours now.
http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/heat-treatment-cap-thriven-turbo-booster

1 Professional Conditioning Heating Cap
$29.75

Killer Chemist

Big LOVE<>Big HAIR, 2010 Smokin’ Hair Styles

4 Lengths – How Lucky Can One Gal Be

The premiere of Big Love always puts me in a fun festive mood, have no idea why, its amazing what a great TV show can do to your spirit. For a very different Post from ‘moi’ I chose to simply pick out 4 great hair styles for 2010, I hope you enjoy and get inspired.

Instead of choosing 1 hot new look for the season, I’ve always followed the Brits, who choose the next “hip” styles by each length of hair – so there are always 3 or 4 and they chose these to show with each seasonal collection of clothes. Recently they showed the clothing collection for Summer 2010, with that comes this collection of hair styles.

Here in the USA, they go from super short hair style ( like the hard core crop ) one year to super long the next and back again. I don’t know about you, but most of my clients can’t just easily grow their hair to extreme lengths on a whim. So it puts the styles they are promoting out-of-reach and does nothing but frustrate women. They do this – on purpose – to boost biz, which I understand but going from super short to super long and back again is not an easy road. I’m all for bringing in new colors/new styles and inspiring the public, but lets be reasonable about it. Those long to short and long again (that only happens here in the US) encourages extension use, something I am SUPER opposed to.

Therefore lets start the Euro trend of picking the NEW “styles” for the 3 lengths of hair. Its a wonderful theory and an excellent compromise, that will still satisfy both sides – the public, the Stylists AND the manufacturers.

For 2010 I have picked out 4 looks I think are trend setting. Remember though, the public usually runs about 1 year behind what the shows and magazines depict. I’m not sure why, although I have always thought its because people are mostly afraid of “change”. I really respect people who change their hair up a lot, takes a lot of guts – a lot of inner confidence - - and a lot of cash ! ha ha

First is : Big Waves

Lets begin with the one style everyone wants, but few get….the long –long-long hair with scrumptious waves look : Big Waves. Remember though – NO extensions. They pull your hair out at the root. When that happens many times parts of those hairs will not grow back, I have seen so much balding as a result of extensions.

Now, this hair should be long with minimal layering. The hot color this year has numerous names depending on who you ask, I call it BLONETTE, some call it BRONDE, there are all sorts of funny names….you get the idea – a Level 7NBG is how I would best describe it.. Most important for this hair type? EXCELLENT condition. Also –> naturally wavy hair has an advantage, otherwise be ready with a Curling Iron or even better Velcro Rollers – using a spray serum to cover the hair before the iron.

Next : BOXER BOBS

The Bob is hard to get people to go for, and am not too sure ‘why’. It never goes off the style radar for long – this season both with and without a fringe (bangs), although the shape is sharper than ever. Its a great look for thinning hair…really gives the illusion of thicker and healthier hair than you may have.

The cut needs a strong, sharp shape with no layers and should be worn sleek and straight to enhance the lines. Some think thick hair suits this style….I happen to disagree. This can be the loveliest style for thin hair. Suits many face shapes, I wish more would try this.

HARD CORE CROP

Sides should be kept short, tight and tailored, but keeping the length longer on top for versatility and to give you lots of styling options.

Another hard style to get people to try, but when they do most fall head over heels. Great for thin – thick or medium hair . . . adding an interesting color is truly the cherry on top. Color “Flashes” are super thin little slivers of color. Whether it be slivers of red-violet on Level 1 hair…. or tiny bits of silver on platinum….try it. Its so very very easy to do to oneself. For the first time you have a store to purchase anything you need, here is the coolest silver I have ever used ( although it is permanent – so be very VERY sure you want the color!): http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/pravana-chromasilk-vivids-semi-permanent-crazy-color

Last but not least: the SURFER SHAG

Disheveled texture is a favorite of mine and many of the ‘surfer chicks’ sport… we lovingly refer to them as. Those that don’t see fit for a chic look seem to adore the sexy surfer shag.

The style must-haves: should be loaded with short choppy layers to take the weight out of the cut, enhance the texture and natural wave. This is a great for growing out another cut, it can turn a ‘nothing cut into a something with guts and style cred. For me it is difficult to describe ‘cuts’ to the non-pro. . . its an art and geometry is involved. Which is one reason I ALWAYS ask people to use photos when they want a cut or are talking about a cut . If I used the proper words I discovered no one in the public knew what I was talking about, that is how intricate Sassoon autopsies a haircut .

This Surfer Shag is named after the culture, its meant to look rough and as though you just stepped out of the water. This is my fav for the year. Open your heart - - open your mind, become brave and give a new cut a try one of these is for you.

I have forgotten the days when I didn’t know how to do hair. So that is a super valid trick for you . . .ALWAYS use photos to show your Stylist the cut you want…the discrepancies in the meaning of “descriptive words” can give you LAYERS…when what you wanted was “TAPERING”. Words can give you the wrong cut….I can’t tell you how many times I have seen that one mistake. How many of you think that when your hair is cut like this ………

……see how her hair ‘frames’ her face . . . its cut in a manner to wrap around the facial features. I think 90% of people call that “Layers”…..well, its not. . . . its called “Tapering”.

I still feel that spending as much as you can afford on a good cut every 2 months ( so only 5-6 times a year ) is a great investment, all 4 of these takes a Stylist who understands the “basic's” of haircutting, try your hardest to find a Sassoon grad. We are trained and honed in artistic geometric hair cuts like no one else on the planet. Sassoon and the couple that bought it from him were the Worlds Master Cutters.

. Open your heart - - open your mind, become brave and give a new cut a try……… one of these cuts ‘could’ change your life. I cannot tell you how many times a new cut/color has completely changed a person’s life ! !

thank you,

Killer Chemist