RED HOT: Formula and How-To Plus Maintenance by MS

Amanda Billardello from Glitz Salon in Rochester, Michigan helped turn up the heat on her client's haircolor.  And a sleek cut and shiny finish highlights the fiery red Billardello created following the steps below.

Hair Color 101, Back to Basics

The treatment used for this demo was NutriFuze™, our "Hair Diet" treatment that gives the hair an infusion of nutrients to leave the hair soft, vibrant, and healthy.

Your client was born a brunette but always wondered what it would be like to be a flashy red head. Months later, she has had her fun and is ready to dim down that red light and go back to brunette. Now what?

Fall Hair Color, Plum & Raspberry Tone Formula

Fall Hair Color, Plum & Raspberry Tone

We came across this inventive Multi-Fall hair color on behindthechair.com and just loved it! This rocking dye was created by Kristin Pellegrino, head of Candy Salon in Cherry Hill, NJ. She created a harmonious balance of colors that represent the Fall season with raspberry, grape, tangerine and brown tones. Let's take a look at the formula to achieve this look:

Mixing Hair Colors- Fall Red Head

Retouching hair color can be tricky, but not if you have O2 on your side. To achieve this color we simply did an O2 Detox treatment prior to coloring to ensure maximum absorption of color.

If you love this color here's the formula:

1 ounce 6RR Red Crimson

1 ounce 5RV Medium Red Violet2 ounces 20 VolumeMix and apply!


Remember to detox the hair prior to coloring and enjoy the new color!

Why detox? Removes build up, color absorbs better, lasts longer, adds shine and more!

Hair Stylists- How to Plan a Photo-Shoot of Your Work

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A hair stylist is an artist, every head of hair they touch becomes a work of art, and what better way to show off their skills then through pictures. A picture can tell a thousand words and planning a photo-shoot is fairly simple, but if done incorrectly, it can become ineffective and very costly.

You will want to start with a clear vision of what you really want out of planning this photo shoot. To help clarify, answer the questions below:

Fall Hair Makeover: Tips for Preserving Color

Thomas Moore once wrote “All that’s bright must fade,” we wonder if he colored his hair too…

In reality, we are all looking for that magic formula to keep our hair color vibrant and lasting as long as possible (especially all of us faux redheads out there).  There are many tips and tricks we can try at home to extend the life of our color, but in addition to that there are things a stylist can do starting at the chair, that not only guarantee a longer lasting vibrant hair color, but your client’s heart as well.  We did just that at Salon Olez.

How To: Upside Down French Braid Updo with Bow Bun

Creating the perfect updo starts with having sleek, shiny, and manageable hair. When a client comes in looking for a particular style they saw on Pinterest, we do a quick prep using NutriFuze, a hydration treatment that's prepared at the chair. The neon green infusion of wheat protein and natural oils always delights our clients as we mix it up with the coconut oil activator to create a deep conditioning cream. Just a slab of NutriFuze on clean wet hair, rinse, blow dry and BAM, the client's hair is looking SHINY and frizz free. 

The Cupcake Hair Style

The Cupcake Look

Not to make you guys hungry! But this is the cupcake inspired look of the week:) The top half of this style is in the shape of a cupcake icing swirl. So how exactly is this look achieved? Simple, this is a three strand braid starting at the crown and rotating around and around in a circular motion while adding hair to one of the three strands of the braid. The rotating motion is repeated until you have reached the hairline, or in this case with some pieces in the perimeter which were left down and secured with a coiling technique.

Twisted Up-do With O2 Detox

Our model Carol had lots! and I mean lots of heavy hair. To began her hair style we started off with an O2 treatment "Detox for Hair and Scalp". Detoxing her hair got rid of years of build up from styling products and the elements around her. The end result was a lighter hair to work with, and a healthier and shinier canvas to work into an incredible hair style.

Swept Crown Braid- Essence of Youth

The Swept Crown Braid begin by treating the hair with Essence of Youth. Because of the length of the hair, the ends were damaged and brittle. Essence of Youth fixed the ends, and added collagen to the her hair, filling in any pot holes in the follicles, giving the hair a smooth and even look throughout.

How to Create a Fishtail Pompadour and French Twist Without Pins! by Olez®

Fishtail Pompadour

Before starting the Fishtail Pompadour styling technique, our model Carol's hair was treated with the Olez®  O2 DETOXING system for hair and scalp. The treatment got rid of build up in the hair, giving it better manageability and an incredible shine. This gave the stylist a clean canvas to work with. The following is an article from ModernSalon, featuring styling work achieved by starting with healthy hair by Olez®.

In an editorial styling segment at Premiere Orlando 2013, Olez® showed class members advanced long hair dressing techniques that will make your client’s feel runway ready. One of the examples, was how to create a very simple “fishtail pompadour.”

To get the look, simply fishtail braid the top of the head, secure the end with an elastic. To get the pomp,  lift the fishtail off the base of the head, and pushed it upwards to create height. (Watch the first minute of the video for the visual how-to steps.) This simple technique creates height with a neat texture! You can do the fishtail braid in the crown, the back of the head, or you can do it on the sides (if you're daring!)

After the pompadour, Olez® explains how to create a French Twist using ZERO pins!

After creating the fishtail braid pompadour, make a shoelace knot, by taking hair from both sides of the head. With a general French Twist it involves a lot of tweezing, combing over and using hair pins. This style requires zero pins.

On the left side of the head, twist a large section of hair counterclockwise. "Keep a little 'hair tread' in the center that you will later on use to stitch the two sides together," Olez's stylist says. Then, move to the right side of the head, take a large section and twist it counterclockwise.

"When you do the second side, make sure you leave a gap, because if it’s flush you won’t be able to tighten it up," says stylist. After you have created your two rolls on each side of the head, take the “hair thread” and stitch the two sides together. "This technique is much easier than using 100 pins!"

(Left) Fishtail Braid Pompadour. (Right) French Braid with no pins

How is your client going to get this undone at home? If you started stitching together the style at the bottom, tell them to start unraveling at the bottom. If you started the stitching at the top, then advise them to start from the top. It’s just like a shoelace, says stylist. “Just imagine if you did this style to someone at the make-up counter at the mall, I guarantee you every time she turns around someone is going to ask her where she got her hair done. Give her some of your business cards, and I guarantee you, you will get clients.

Article posted by Modern Salon

Silky Smooth With Olez Advanced

If your client comes in with frizzy, unmanageable hair but doesn't want to suffer from the harmful fumes created by keratin products containing formaldehyde, then Olez Advanced is the way to go. This 2 step smoothing system is designed with the stylist in mind; leaving the hair silky, smooth, and stronger. This month we had the opportunity to do some great  demos with our in-house stylist Ashley. Lets take a look at the step by step process for Olez Advanced, and the before and after results on our model's hair.


1. Shampoo Hair Twice with Olez Clarifying, Step 1

Shampoo hair twice. Rinse while combing hair with fingers or a wide tooth comb to avoid tangling.

Note: Do not vigorously rub onto hair or scalp in order to avoid tangling hair.



2. Towel Dry

Towel dry the hair, leaving it slightly moist.
Then separate hair into 3-4 parts using hair clips.


3. Spray Olez Smoothing Solution, 
Step 2 to Hair

Wearing gloves, spray the Smoothing Solution, step 2, onto small parts, starting from the back of the head.

Note: Avoid spraying the product directly on the scalp. Spray Smoothing Solution 1/4 inch from the
roots using a fine tooth comb to distribute the product evenly from roots to ends.

After you have thoroughly applied the Smoothing Solution to the hair, comb the hair until you feel the product is evenly distributed.


4. Processing Time

After completing application allow the Smoothing Solution Step 2 to sit in hair for an additional 40-45 minutes for processing. (45 minutes for coarse and/or rebellious curls)


5. Shampoo Hair

Shampoo hair with Olez Clarifying Deep Cleanser, Step 1, removing all of step 2 before blow-drying.

6. Blow Dry

Remove gloves and blow dry hair 100% dry. Use your fingers or a wide tooth comb to separate the hair to ensure all layers are dried thoroughly.


7. Seal Hair with Flat Iron

Note: Flat iron must be at a temperature of 400°-450°F, (200°-230°C)

Separate the hair and begin flat ironing approx. 1"-2" sections until hair feels light. Repeat process until entire hair is
straightened.


Note: You may see steam while flat ironing hair.

After Care Tips For Your Clients:

• Always blow dry the hair after each shampoo to maintain the best results.
• We recommend using Olez Inception Shampoo and Conditioner, both are paraben-free,salt-free and sulfate-free, when shampooing hair. 
• We recommend coloring of the hair before treatment.
• Minimize contact with  chlorine or salt water to enhance the duration of treatment. 

The Perfect Blow-Dry

Blow drying hair may seem simple enough, but in fact there are wrong ways to do this which can result in damaging locks and an uneven frizzy look. Before we get into the "right way" to achieve a perfect blow-dry, let's take a look at some of the things to keep in mind before starting.

Consider the following:

Brush type:  The metal varieties heat up way too fast, making hair way too hot. Look for a round brush with a mix of nylon and boar bristles.

Holding the dryer in place: Do not! Hold the dryer on one spot directly on the hair, you will do serious damage and can even fry the hair right off. Always keep a constant movement. 

Tips by Edward Teitel, celebrity hair stylist and Olez Creative Director!

1. Start with an amazing prep treatment such as Olez 02 Detox to get the
product and chemical buildup off the hair. This will give you a great clean
feel, extra shine, manageability and control.

2. Methodically dry hair, section by section with control and tension on the
strand using a round brush and a blow dryer with a directional funnel.
The brush will give tension while the nozzle directs the air flow into the
right concentration resulting in smoothing and polishing the cuticles
down.

3. If you see hair being blown all around with the dryer, stop. This will cause
the hair to be rougher, not as shiny, and you'll have to refinish with another
tool such as a flatiron.

4. The end result should always be more important than speed drying
haphazardly. So take strands section by section with control.

5. Put brush on top for closer flatter looks and underneath for styles with
a lot of volume.

Our Office Stylist Goes Lavender Using Olez O2: Here's How She Did it!

Olez Product Specialists Gets Lavender Hair

We Love that Olez Headquarters is the kind of place where employees, especially our in house stylist/product specialist, can experiment with crazy cuts and colors. Olez is all about creativity and our newest product O2: Hair & Scalp Detox is the perfect tool for color lovers! 

O2 is a unique oxygen therapy that detoxifies the hair and scalp. O2 releases oxygen that removes all toxins and impurities from the hair and scalp, followed by an infusion of nutrients and oils, resulting in healthy and luxurious hair.

Here's How Ashley Went from Medium Blonde to Lavender using Olez 02 and direct dye.

Lavender Hair How-to:

O2 Set

Step 1: Remove all product buildup from the hair using 

Step-1 and Step-2 of O2: Detox. This will ensure maximum color absorption.

Step 2: (Optional): Ashley used a Soap Cap to slightly lighten her hair and to get rid of unwanted yellow/orange tone.**Note – When using Violet, hair must be lifted to a level 7 in order to achieve desired results
 Step 3: Dry the hair thoroughly. Combine 1 drop of Violet direct dye with about 3oz. of Step-3 Nutrient Serum of O2 Detox. Apply the Color/Conditioner mix to hair and allow this to process for 20 minutes without heat.

Step 4: Rinse and style as desired using O2 Step-4, Thermo Protector. 

Questions? Email info@olez.com or call 1-800-251-2479 to speak with our product specialists.

Olez O2: Hair & Scalp Detox: http://www.olez.com/o2- 

Olez Website: http://www.olez.com/ 

Ashley taking an order for O2!

Detoxifying Hair With O2

O2 is a unique oxygen therapy that detoxifies the hair and scalp. O2 those this by releasing oxygen that removes all toxins and impurities, followed by an infusion of nutrients and oils, resulting in healthy and luxurious hair.

Oxygen Detox 1 & 2


Enhanced with natural Juá extracts and Joazeiro bark, the O2 detox combination defends hair from the impurities and chemical residue present in styling products and damaging elements.

As you work Detox 1 & 2 through the hair,
you will see the gunk start to come out. This
"gunk" will look much like snowy dandruff
falling out of your clients hair. This is years
of product build and residue from the elements
coming right off. 

Nutrient Serum

The nutrient serum is a complete transfusion of health and vitality, delivering the nest and most powerful nutrient blend of coconut oil, carite butter, and a blend of anti-oxidant rich cranberries, kiwis, strawberries, oranges, and limes. The Nutrient Serum provides vitamin A, B, C, D and anti-oxidants that leave the hair
soft and shiny.

After getting rid of years of product build up, spoil the
hair with step 3 Nutrient Serum. Packed with
vitamin A, B, C, D and anti-oxidants. This is just
what the hair needs after a deep cleanse. 

Thermo Protector

The Thermo Protector closes the hair cuticles, resulting in soft, shiny, healthy hair. It also defends the hair from harmful UV ray exposure and maintains moisture by providing a hydrophobic film around the hair shaft.

To learn more about O2 and other Olez treatments, please visit our website at www.olez.com 

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