For your next special event, make sure you stop into Sizzor Shak on Main Street in Collinsville, which is located right between Edwardsville/Maryville & Fairview Heights. CLICK HERE to see more photos from our Hair & Make Up Gallery!

Credits

Model: Suzy
Hair & Make Up: Hailey of Sizzor Shak
Photography: Kyle Weber

Photo by Kyle Weber

Come visit our expert stylists and start off the year with a fresh new ‘do. Have our esthetician brighten your skin with a relaxing and beautifying facial. And if your winter white skin has you feeling blue, try a spray tan for a more colorful outlook on life. There are so many options and opportunities to give you a great start to this new year!

Next time you have a special occasion, let Sizzor Shak take care of your hair & makeup. You’ll be the belle of the ball with what our stylists can do for you. Our airbrush make up is formulated to work with digital photography, so the photos of you at your special event will look flawless.

Click Here to see Sizzor Shak’s Hair & Makeup Gallery Portfolio!

CREDITS:

Model: Kendra Stylist: Michelle MUA: Melissa Photographer: Kyle Weber Assistant: Kim

]]> http://sizzorshak.com/beauty/hair-make-up-shots-with-model-kendra/feed/ 0 http://sizzorshak.com/beauty/fall-ing-out-of-summer/ http://sizzorshak.com/beauty/fall-ing-out-of-summer/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:26:05 +0000 Sizzor Shak http://sizzorshak.com/?p=1826 Is your Summer Hair bringing you down this Fall?

Photo by: Kyle Weber

Sizzor Shak understands that new season slump. We suggest that you take your solution from Mother Nature – when she begins to change her style, so should you!

Summer’s style differs greatly from Autumn’s, and you are probably discovering that your summer tresses are no longer as lovely as they were when you were poolside. Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the transition along with our good friend and guide, Ms. Nature!

• Get those ends trimmed! The sun, the pool, the highlights – these are the things that make summer fantastic! Your hair suffers, though, so getting an inch or two taken off the ends will revive it and give it a healthy bounce.
• Dive in Deep … Deep Condition, that is! Make an appointment to have your stylist give you a professional treatment. At Sizzor Shak, we use a four step conditioning process that will smooth and seal your hair, giving it the healthy nourishment that it needs.
• Don’t be afraid of the dark! Those blonde streaks that you loved all summer long are starting to fade, so why not try something new? Low lights are a great option, especially if you like to keep the dimension that highlights and lowlights offer. Another great option to consider is all over color. Just chose a shade that is slightly darker than your natural color, and you’ll find yourself loving the shiny, rich color. And get your eyebrows tinted to really frame your face.
• OR pick a whole new color! Reds are really on trend this year and you can give Mother Nature some competition with some Fall Colors of your own! Be bold, be dynamic … there are so many amazing colors out there and you can really wow yourself, your friends, and all your natural surroundings!

Photo by: Kyle Weber

Other trends spotted on the runways:

Crisp whites – from soft tees to flowing skirts. Calvin Klein showcased tailored white pants suits in his collection. Wear white alone, or pair with this season’s bold colors and fantastic prints for a great spring look.

Nautical – pair those whites with naval stripes, bright primary colors, and you’ll be set for a high fashion day!

70’s style – flouncy and fluid clothes with a vintage feel. Also called pajama dressing, this look feels casual and luxurious at the same time.
Another nod to the seventies seen on the runways: belted wide-leg pants, high waists, and denim on denim ensembles.

Eclectic Chic – get the best use out of your fashion investment by embracing this look. Eclectic chic embodies flounces paired with structured jackets, mixing and matching prints and textures, and embracing a crepey silhouette.

1. Have a bad breakup? He’s just not worth it! Never fix a bad break-up with a box of hair color! You’re upset. We understand … but please, see a pro. Box hair color only goes well with a box of wine and believe me; you will be regretting BOTH in the morning. Want a makeover? Wait a week after the big split and then talk to your stylist about what changes would look great for you.

2.Tell us what you really want… you tell us everything else! If you want hair flowing down your back you have to understand that scissors will cut (not grow) your hair. If you are at an in-between stage, we can help you grow it out and still look good and stylish. Tell us what you want right now and tell us what you would like your hair to look like a year from now. If we take your dark brown tresses and make them platinum, your hair might not be healthy enough in a year to keep it long.

3.Be honest about what you did to your hair in your bathroom. If you color your own hair, or tried to color your own hair, don’t be embarrassed. Everyone does this at least once. If you colored your hair at home, try to remember what you used so we know what we are working with. If you used Nitro, Metallic, Synthetic, or Henna dye on your head, we NEED to know. These dyes are hard to correct and they can be harmful to you.

4.Have long hair? Tell us everything that you have ever done to it – relaxers, perms, thermal strengtheners, Brazilian blowouts, color, bleaching … everything! Realize that hair grows a ¼ to ½ inch each month, if you have long hair, you have old hair. Old hair needs to be nurtured and taken care of. We can only take care of it if we know what we are working on.

5.Tell us what products you put on your hair at home. When a guest of mine tells me that they don’t remember, it’s usually because they don’t want to tell me. Believe me, using a bar of soap, generic brands or dishwashing liquid can change the balance of your hair and scalp. Products like that change the way hair color saturates and penetrates your hair. If you dare wash your hair with a bar of soap after you get your color done, you might as well buy that box of wine and 2 boxes of color!

Whether you’re from Edwardsville, Troy, Fairview Heights, or even Litchfield, head on out to downtown Collinsville & stop into Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa. We’ll pair you up with a friendly stylist in our full service salon! We can’t wait to serve you!

Some hair has more strength than others, of course. Your diet, the environment, your stress level, and chemical processes all contribute to the health and resilience of your hair.

Vitamins do a lot for your hair; they promote healthy growth and prevent damage from the environment. Taking a multivitamin every day gives you the amounts you need to strengthen and rebuild your hair.

In addition to vitamin supplements, a healthy diet of fruits, green vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins will assist you in your quest for strong, shiny locks.

Your daily hair routine can also add strength to your hair. Unless you need to, try not to wash your hair every day. Excess washing will strip your hair of its natural oils, making it dry and brittle. In addition to washing less, it is imperative to condition more. Add conditioner to your hair every time you wet it, because the conditioner will lock in your hair’s moisture and keep the your hair’s cuticle soft and flexible. A deep keratin conditioner once or twice a week seals the deal, creating hair that is healthy, shiny, and strong.

When you’re ready to style your tresses, prepare your hair with a protective styling product BEFORE you use your heated tools. Look for a product that contains silicone, which will protect your hair’s cuticle and give you a polished, smooth look. It is a good habit to clean your tools with alcohol regularly. The residue your product leaves on them can become seared into your hair and make it weak and brittle.

Finally, keeping up with your regular trims is the best way to keep your hair strong. You may have strands that are two years old or older, depending on your hair’s length. By keeping those ends in check, the split ends that crop up will have less of a chance of weakening the entire strand structure.

If you’ve been checking out other salons in Collinsville, salons in Edwardsville, or even salons in St. Louis, give Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa a try! We guarantee our work & we want you to love your strong, healthy hair!

During a break in the day, I approached Karen to introduce myself. “Your hairstyle is terrific,” I told her. “I work in a salon and I have to tell you that your cut really complements your face. You have a great look.” She thanked me and we continued to talk about the camp and her role as a hospice volunteer for a local hospital.

Later on, Karen and I found ourselves together again in working on a craft activity for the camp. I made another comment about her great hairstyle. She smiled and said, “I’ll let you in on a secret – it’s a wig.” And she went on to tell me her story…

I lost my father to pancreatic cancer in 1954 when he was only 37 years old, and I was only 9 years old. A few years later, alopecia areata came along and claimed most of my beautiful naturally curly auburn hair. The only psychologist in the small town where we lived advised my mother that it was a delayed reaction to my father’s death. My high school years are extremely painful memories due to my appearance and lack of confidence caused by my drastic, but thankfully not total, hair loss. Fortunately for me, one of my high school teachers suggested to my mother and me that I should wear a wig to improve my appearance which would greatly enhance my ability to have a successful career in life. My teacher’s wife, who was a cosmetologist, did all the research, made all the arrangements, and they drove my mother and me to St. Louis to purchase my first hair prosthesis. From that day forward, my appearance, self-esteem and life changed drastically for the better.

Karen went on after high school to be a court reporter, a career that required her to be up in front of a lot of people. She says she could have never done a job like that had it not been for her teacher’s help with her appearance. Today, she volunteers with adults and children who have lost a loved one, she writes about grief and healing for different publications, and she also works with stray rescue.

Karen has several wigs – she told me that she has an extra one just for her kick boxing class. She has purchased the brands Jon Reneau, Rene of Paris, Noriko, and Raquel Welch – all brands that we carry at the Wig Shak in Collinsville (Metro East St. Louis area)! And she has had a great result with them. As she stated earlier, having a hair prosthesis not only enhanced her looks ( and she looks GREAT! ) , it changed her entire life. And her confidence has spilled over to benefit every person to which she has given her time and care.

To make your own beauty treatment, puree 3-4 good sized strawberries along with the juice of one lemon and ½ cup of plain yogurt. Let the treatment chill in the refrigerator, then apply liberally to your face and neck. This facial helps to tighten your pores and lighten skin discolorations that are common from sun exposure. After rinsing, be sure to apply an SPF lotion, as Vitamin C makes you extremely sensitive to UV rays.