Color Series: The Consultation

"Why is consultation so important"? you ask.  Consultation can identify problems, assist in decision making that can protect the client and stylist.  This means that we can then schedule the right time and formula.

3 Step Color Consultation

Every new customer needs to have a full color consultation, whether they are looking for a different hair color or not!

Things that we would be looking at would be your  lifestyle and personality.  the colors we wear should enhance our natural features and coloring.

The characteristics of the hair, eyes and skin determine color type; this is based on color direction and color level.

Color direction is divided into three categories:

• Warm, Neutral, Cool

Color level is also divided into three categories:

• Light, Medium, Dark

For example, a client may have a light color level but have an underlying warm tone, or conversely a dark color level with a cool tone.

Personal Color Consultation in Three Steps

Step 1: Color Analysis

• Analyze Hair color
• Analyze Eye color
• Analyze Skin color

Step 2: Determine Natural Color Type

We would look to see whether you are warm golden, medium, or cool ash tone.

Hair is medium and neutral, eyes are neutral and the skin is cool. The major direction here is a neutral tone with medium depth, this means that the client’s ideal color world type is 5.

If results vary then the predominant factor will be the deciding one, for example:

Hair and eyes are of type 1 (light depth and warm tone), but skin color is of type 2 (light depth and warm/cool tone). In this case, type 1 is the predominant factor and is therefore the type selected.

Step 3: Color ConsultationFollowing a thorough analysis of hair, skin and eye color, now is the time to sit down and discuss a range of possible color treatments and styling solutions based on the results. This can be an exciting and creative process.

Covid 19

I own a salon in Minneapolis called Twisted Hare Salon.  It is an Alice In Wonderland themed salon that is curly hair focused.  I love what I do, and I never thought in all the years I have been in business that it would be considered non-essential or that we would ever have to close due to a pandemic. 

When I first became aware of Covid 19 in early March, I thought " what's all the panic"? “It’s a cold for God sake!”. Then the executive order came a month later to shut down all non-essential businesses, and a wave panic struck me so hard that it paralyzed me for a little bit.  "How am I going to survive with no income coming in"?  Then I went into a mode of denial and tried to see the humor in it; looking for all the funny memes and posts on Facebook so that I could laugh, laugh because I needed to not cry.  Then the calm set it and I started to look around…… I saw the people that haven't been able to collect unemployment and has been without an income for 8 weeks desperately wanting to go back to work so that they could have a income, I see another who has suffered the loss of a loved ones, I hear about the ones who have recovered from the disease that say this is the worst thing they’ve ever experienced and my heart goes out to them.    

I applied for unemployement and was denied because I am a business owner.  I then applied for SBA loan and got it. I got it because I have a good relationship with my bank and I have exellent credit. I am not bragging, I so realize that I was one of the lucky ones.  I am sad: so many people applying online didn't get this loan because they didn't have a good enough credit score or the SBA ran out of funds. I realize that this is serious, things may never be the same again.  I am not laughing anymore.

I have been trying to keep updated with the news, reading information so that I can make smart decisions when we open.  The problem with searching for information is that it is all so confusing.  You will find all sorts of opinion pieces; each opinion piece may or may not support each other but each one has some very valid points.  So now I must rely on my common sense, and my own concluded opinions.  As governors are trying to figure out how to ease back in to a new normal, please remember: This is not an easy decision. Be kind. 

We may or may not be open by May 4^th..   We have not received any rules as to how and what to do to make our salon safe, but there are guidelines - some of them valid some them ridiculous…I wonder who makes these rules?  One of the suggested rules was to have color clients process outside or in their car.  I will not be doing this for a number of reasons.  It was after all a suggestion.

The environmentalist has been saying how the environment has improved since the stay at home and social distancing have been in place.  My concern as the salons start to open, is how the environment will suffer when some will have disposable mask, aprons, wipes and such.  I am not condemning the fact that salons will have these things (as we will have to change our face mask, aprons, wipe down everything after each client) and some do not have access to a washing machine in their suites.  Oh, how I cringe when I think of what we will do to the environment after all of us are back to work.

I am listening to a song this evening called “Strange World” By Haley Reinhart.  Even though it is a love song the words just kept going through my brain over and over “strange world, strange world, what strange world we live in.  I feel that I have gone down the rabbit hole into the twilight zone of a totally new way in which our lives will be forever changed.  As Alice would say “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then” …There will be changes, a new norm, and it just might get curiouser and curiouser.  The one thing that will always stay the same for Twisted Hare;  we will always be curl focused. The coming changes may keep us on the edge of madness as we try to adjust, but stay calm WE WILL get through this because we have to.


Be sure to visit us online at:  www.thetwistedhare.com

Much Love Twisted Hare

Curls Are The New Black

Here at Twisted Hair Salon we appreciate you curls, and hope that you do too. According to L’Oreal Paris, there are a lot of women (and men) out there hiding their curls, and it’s no surprise that the curly vs. straight hair debate has been one of the longest-standing of the hair industry.

In 2013, L’Oreal Paris commissioned an online ‘Curly Girl’ interactive survey via Harris Interactive on over 2,000 adults in the United States and here are some of their stats:

• 74% of women with wavy/curly hair say their curls get compliments
• This means be proud of your mane! The world loves your curls and so should you!
• Nearly 50% of men and over 50% of women say that they perceive curly-haired girls as more fun
• Nearly 80% of women would wake up with curly hair if given the option to choose their natural hairstyle
• That frizz atop your beautiful head? yeah, a hot commodity!
• 35% of women with curly hair say their curls make them feel unique
• In the times where straight hair is all the rage, your natural bounce makes you even more unique
• 47% of women with curly hair leave their hair ‘au natural’ every day
• 43% of women with curly hair feel free with their curls, 25% feel girly and 22% feel young
• No shame in any of those feels!
• 54% of women reach for the curling iron when they want to glam it up

By Tess Dutton

Curly Hair Problems

CURLY HAIR PROBLEMS?

This is an ongoing problem that comes with having curly hair.  Finding a hairstylist that has the patience to work on your curls can be challenging.  Curly hair and its spring pattern can be mis-interpreted if the hair is being cut wet. Resulting in, this curly hair problem.

Most hair salons and hairstylists claim that cutting curly hair is the same as cutting straight hair.  That is just NOT the case.  If all hair types are different, then why would cutting all hair be the same?  

Here at Twisted Hare Salon and Spa, we specialize in cutting curls the RIGHT way.  Our Deva inspired stylists understand that curls require extra attention, and whole different way of cutting. 

The Deva cutting technique is a revolutionary method for cutting curly hair whereas most traditional hair cutting techniques were created for straight hair.  The curls are cut dry, when in its most natural state.  The stylist works with each individual curl, sculpting your style to work with your individual curl pattern.  

Check out some of our BEFORE and AFTER photos, from Twisted Hare Salon and Spa!

Wondering if a Dry/Deva Cut is right for you?  Of course it is!  If you have curly hair, you must try a Deva Cut!  It will change everything you know about styling your hair! 

The Movement

The Movement

Perms, Relaxers, and Brazilian Blowouts!  

What do these three things have in common? 

CHEMICALS. 

With the amount of chemicals, and side effects that come with having your hair chemically relaxed, it has encouraged thousands of naturally curly women, to be just that.  Natural. Some say it's a "just a trend."  However, with the expected 45% decrease in revenue, by 2019, for these services, it is far from just a trend. Natural hair has become a MOVEMENT. 

We have transitioned into a world where we have more options for "socially acceptable," hairstyles. 

More and more African-American women are saving hundreds of dollars a month, by going natural. 

The Affects of Chemical Relaxers: 

Respiratory infections, nosebleeds, coughing, hair breakage, and scalp irritation/burns, are just a FEW of the side affects of the chemicals used to relax curly hair. There are chemicals, such as, Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), used on women everyday. Sodium Hydroxide is the strongest type of principal chemical used in some chemical relaxers because it provides the most long lasting and dramatic effects.  This is a chemical found in most drain cleaners, as well as used in the plastic industry.  Lye is commonly used to give plastic more flexibility.  

Not exactly something you want to be coming into close contact with. 

Before going for it:

If chemical relaxers, or Brazilian blowouts is something you want to give a go:

SEE A PROFESSIONAL:  It may be much more expensive, but it is definitely worth it.  A professional should do a strand test before starting, to really see how your hair will react to the chemicals. 

DO YOUR RESEARCH:  You can't always believe what you read on the internet. Most products will read "lye free," however, most of the time that is false advertisement. Find out what products your salon uses before scheduling an appointment. Research those products, and all of the affects associated. There are many personal stories out there that you can read, both positive and negative, before making your decision. 

Check out our future blogs!  We'll be talking about going natural, and curly hair hacks!

Written by: ssamanthaxmariee

1. If you're looking to embrace your fabulous curls, and try the natural way of things, come visit us at Twisted Hare Salon and Spa.  Let our natural believers teach you, enlighten you, and turn that inconvenience into confidence. 

Q~Redew! Revive your Curls!

Having natural curls can seem like such an inconvenience to most.  I know, everyday, I fight a war against the mirror.  All the shampoo commercials we are forced to endure everyday on TV, give most curly girls an unrealistic view of how hair SHOULD look.  When I say should, I really mean how society thinks we should look.  

It's time for us curly curls to embrace how blessed we are to have such an incredible look.  There are woman out there who suffer through long perms, and chemical processes to have what we have. And how do we repay them?  By tying our hair up in a pony tail, putting on a hat, and calling it a day. Or worse, taking a flat iron to our locks each day. Which results in one word.  Damage. Damage. Damage.

Think about it, if everybody in the world embraced their natural hair, how many beauty industries would go out of business, almost instantly?

Twisted Hare Salon and Spa believes in natural.  Hair should not be an inconvenience.  It's a part of what makes us, well, us. Being a DevaCurl Salon, we know curls....and we know how to make the curls you want, obtainable. 

Looking for manageable second day curls?  Try the Q-Redew! 

If you're hoping to manage your curls on the first day, and even a day or two afterwards, then Steaming is for you! We offer the Q-Redew at our salon!  Just stop in and try it for yourself!

"The mist of the Q-Redew handheld hair steamer warms and softens the hair allowing you to rejuvenate, hydrate, reshape, and boost volume, de-tangle, stretch the hair, and more without re-wetting. The Q-Redew is intended to be used on wet or dry hair, but when used on dry hair it will leave your hair dry to the touch. No need to wait hours to dry. The Q-Redew provides a quick, convenient alternative in your hair care routine." -

For more information, please visit: http://qredew.com/

If you're looking to embrace your fabulous curls, and try the natural way of things, come visit us at Twisted Hare Salon and Spa. Let our natural believers teach you, enlighten you, and turn that inconvenience into confidence. 

Written By: ssamanthaxmariee

Second Day Hair

SECOND DAY HAIR

At Twisted hare Salon we specialize in curly hair, and like to be very open minded.....I stumbled upon this blog on Naturallycurly.com by Allison Cooper that I would like to share with our readers.

Everyone has an opinion and a lot of the tips do work, but please listen to your hair.  Curly hair is as individual as people and although we like to generalize.... you can't. This is Allison's article and I will interject from time to time.

WHAT EXACTLY IS SECOND DAY HAIR?

And why do we want it?  

Second day hair is the process of getting your curly hair style to last two days rather than just one. This means that you are able save time in the morning to do other things. By skipping the shower and adding a few products you're able to prolong the style of your hair an extra twenty-four hours.

With the crazy, fast paced world that we live in, and the time that curly girls already contribute to their hair, having this second day is very important.

The key to getting second day hair rests in what you do on the night of first day hair, and how you take care of it.

By this, I mean that it's time to take out your coveted satin pillowcases and silk scarves and start sleeping on them or wearing them to bed, every night! A satin pillowcase, unlike cotton ones, will prevent your hair from catching, pulling and breaking during the night. This will leave you waking up in the morning with well-tamed tresses and will greatly aid in the ease of your morning regimen to help you achieve second day hair.

In addition to sleeping on a satin pillowcase, you can also try pineappling your hair. This method is where you take different sections of your hair and separate them by tying them with scrunchies. After the separation is complete, wrap with a silk scarf and go to bed! (Hint: this method even works on short curly hair!

If you've woken up after spending the night on your satin pillowcase, then you're ready for a quick and productive morning routine. The morning after routine is a bit different for everyone because achieving second day hair is different for each hair type. The main ingredient for everyone, however, is moisture.
This next sentence is where you need to listen to your hair.  Oil is not for everyone.  To keep second day locks moisturized and looking great, apply a small amount of oil (like coconut or rose oil), spray on mix of water and gel and then apply a leave in conditioner.  Then, hands off! The more you touch your curls, the more they will frizz.

Anther great tip is to use conditioner water.  Use a spraybottle with mostly water and add conditioner. Shake the mixture, and spray until the hair is damp. If you see the water bead up on the hair slide your palms down the shaft of the hair to press the water into the hairshaft, then scrunch or diffuse your curls.  Your curls will form faster if you use a hair diffuser instead of letting them air dry. Diffusing is great for s'wavy or wavy hair.

 The conditioner water should work for next day hair if your products are water soluble.  If your products are not water soluble then the water will not penetrate the hair shaft, and this process will not work for your hair.