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Did you know, it hurts being a blonde, Literally!

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:00:33 +0000

Being a blonde, an itchy situation

I’ve been a blond two years now, and let me tell you something, IT HURTS! Every two weeks I do my roots because I can’t bear to see my dark, unsightly roots pearcing through my scalp. I don’t look forward to doing my root touch-up, and not because I have to sit there for an hour while I process. As soon as the color goes on my scalp it begins to itch and burn. My sister asks me why I continue to make myself blonde if twice monthly I suffer for an hour while my hair changes color. It’s not just while the color is on my scalp that it is painful, but for two days after I have an uncontrollable itch in the back of my head. Okay people, I promise you I am not making this up. Not everyone itches with haircolor, but at least half of the people do!

Barry & Micheal

Wouldn’t it be great if being a blonde wasn’t so painful? What ingredients makes me suffer? Well, I’ve found out the answer. Miracles Salon (Arlington, VA) had an educational color class this past Thursday for a new colorline, Affinage. This color is not abrassive like other colors, it will not fade, it most certainly won’t make your scalp itch (even if you are trying to lighten in significantly). What makes it stand out the most is that it is sulfate-free.
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Well why should you care about using a sulfate-free shampoos and hair colors? There are many health concerns lately with sulfates leading the way for an industry of sulfate-free products. Using products with sulfates can actually damage your hair follicle, and yes can lead to HAIR LOSS! Sulfates are used as a preservative in almost everything, but when used on your head, they strip the hair and your scalp of natural oils you need, causing your hair to dry out; not to mention that it strips away your hair color making your salon visits more frequent.

So after Micheal, the educator for Affinage in Las Vegas formulated my color.... the color went on my scalp with, ghasp, not an itch or burn in sight! I'm sold on the sulfates, I hope you are too Please vote for Miracles for best Salon.

Great Gift for the men in your life

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:21:24 +0000

June is the month for fathers, and as a daughter, I try to think of a present my father will like, use and appreciate. Unfortunately, I don’t think I ever get it right. The expensive “junk” I buy him always ends up in a drawer at his house that I never end up seeing. The plethora of ties and colognes he hates the smell of always end up here, along with the fancy gadgets my simple father never uses.

I understand we all don’t have fathers to buy a thoughtful little gift for; but we have boyfriends we would like to father our children, husbands who have given us children, and those nice men in our lives who we would like to call our fathers. All these people in our lives deserve a nice gift on June 21st, right? Something a little bit nicer than a tie or a grill set!

What could this present be? Don’t worry, we at Miracles Salon have the answer! Click on the picture to see what an amazing offer we have for the men in your life! Pamper the man or father in your life with this amazing offer from Miracles Salon! What are you waiting for. Buy one today. Visit us at to buy your Fathers Day gift today.

For $25 (an $80 value) you give him:
-a haircut and style
-shampoo and conditioning treatment
-scalp massage
-paraffin hand wax and massage
-hot towel and face toner/shampoo after cut
-free touch up after ten days

Where are all the great hair colorists hiding?

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:36:24 +0000

Hi, Voula Here:

Coloring your hair can be a big step, particularly if you’ll be lightening or darkening your hair more than a shade or two. While hair coloring can be done successfully at home, it carries with it a certain degree of stress and headache. There are so many factors to consider from selecting the proper shade, selecting the right products, to using them effectively. Sometimes you need the help of a professional hair colorist to get the results you want without falling victim to a “bad dye job.” If you need professional consultation before taking the big step, here’s how to find the right hair colorist:

Get a referral.

Friends, friends, friends. Your friends are the best people to ask who they would recommend for your hair. Think about which friend consistently has great hair, and ask he/she where they go. When you pay a trip to your local shopping mall, look around at the boutique clerks and make-up technicians you see. If they have hair that appears to have been professionally colored, ask them where they go for salon services. Also, look around your office for cute hair styles or color that you think suits your style. Ask your co-worker where they get their hair done, they’ll be glad to give a referral. If all else fails, see yourself in various short hairstyles at TheHairStyler.com – Only $14.95 for a 3 Month Membership! and pick out a “do.” Then, log into Yelp and check out the local reviews of salons near you!

Read the hair and fashion magazines.

Hair and fashion magazines often interview award winning hair colorists. If you live near a large city, you may be able to book an appointment with some of these professionals. You may also have a local city magazine that highlights different hair salons in your area that have cutting edge hair colorists. Be sure to check out the ads in the back for hair salons. Some salons will list awards they’ve received for excellence. Generally, award winning salons have competent hair colorists. Schedule a consultation before coloring.

Once you have your list of potential hair colorists, call and schedule a consultation with each one. Let them know what you’d like to achieve and listen to their input. If you don’t agree with their approach, move on to the next hair professional on your list. It may take several interviews before you find the right hair colorist for your particular goals and aspirations.

Knowing how to find the right colorist can be critical to achieving the look you desire. Spend some time researching and surveying hair colorists in your area before making the commitment to change your hair color. It can save you a lot of stress and help to ensure that you get the look you want.

Have anymore questions? Visit our salon site for more information www.miraclesinthecity.com/service.html or call me, Voula, at (703)-516-9800!

Are you looking for a new hair color?

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:29:26 +0000

Have you ever wondered what your new ‘do would look like colored in different ways? With so many color choices, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and a little anxious about changing your hair color as it may not turn out the way you hoped.At TheHairStyler.com, we hope to make your choice a little bit easier by showing you how simple it is to see what the same haircut would look like in all different colors.This month we have chosen to look at a medium texture, medium length concave bob to give you a better understanding about what kind of impact color choice makes to your cut.The Cut

This style has edge and funk written all over it with its razored asymmetric lines and random layers cut throughout to make a dramatic statement.

The Back: has been razored at different lengths with the shortest length sitting in the middle and long random pieces finishing the look through to the sides.

Blonde With Dark Brown Highlights

Dark Red

Mocha Brown

This is a creative color which features a two tone effect of brown/red highlights to give the cool blonde tone a hint of warmth and to really show off the face framing layers to perfection. This color will work best on olive, peaches and cream, and fair to light skin tones.

We all love our red tones but can sometimes be a little wary about having them done as red is a very bright and out there color. This hair color needs a lot of care but it really does complement this artistic style completely making the cut, style and color look fantastic. This color will look best on olive and dark complexions.

If you love to keep your colors simple and effective then this is the perfect tone for you. This color will give your hair a gorgeous glow but will also show off the cut in all its glory. This tone will suit pale to light, olive, peaches and cream and dark complexions. It is quite a neutral color.

Honey Blonde

Copper Blonde

Dark Violet

This warmish blonde can complement your style in all the right ways, but it is quite high maintenance and regrowth touch ups will be needed regularly to keep this color always looking its best. This color will suit fair to light and peaches and cream complexions.

If you love to stand out then this true copper blonde style is the way to go. This style will really show off every inch of this edgy cut. This color will work well on peaches and cream and pale to light complexions.

If you love black tones but are a little scared to go that dark, why not try this deep violet? It’s not black but will give you a good indication of what very dark hair will look like on you. It of course looks great with this cut and will work best on olive, pale to light and dark complexions.