Two "Quick Fix" Ways to Get Dolled Up

Whether you opt to go sleek and chic or desire voluptuous, body-filled locks, we have figured out a way to break it down into an easy step-by-step process. No matter which style you are going for, make sure to always towel dry your hair! Removing excess moisture will allow products to penetrate the hair properly and create longer lasting effects.

Our favorite product at La Bella is UNITE's 7 Seconds Leave-In Conditioner. For those of you who feel your hair could never be detangled, your hair has met its match! Not only does this product offer amazing detangling, but also versatility thanks to the unique "barely there" ingredients which nourish the hair. 7Seconds will balance the porosity of your hair, which allows proper product absorption. Meanwhile, the light moisturizers, protein, and UV filters condition and protect hair from not only heat damage (from your hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron, etc.), but also environmental stress that our hair is exposed to every day.

The Sleek and Chic Look
The best product to use with this look is going to be UNITE's Lazer Straight. In order to achieve this sleek modern-day style, you want to use a dime-to-nickel size amount of Lazer Straight. Indulge yourself in the sweet dessert-like scent from midstrand to ends. When applying such a product, always begin from teh bottom back of your hair, working your way down the ends toward the front and combing through. This product not only smells divine, but it also provides the hair with impeccable protection from heat damage and UV rays as well as sealing the cuticle to keep your hair looking youthful and beautiful!

Begin the  blowdry process using your hand as a tool to stretch the hair. Once the hair is at least 75% dry, start using a paddle brush to begin the smoothing process. Once the hair is completely dry, a quick touch up with the flat iron will give you that "seal the deal" finish, which will take you from polished to Sleek and Chic.

Voluptuous Beauty
Schwarzkopf's Body Me is one of our most recent discoveries, which we have quickly added to our list of must-have favorite products. It is a state-of-the-art, light weight cream which plumps the hair strand to create body, provides flexible hold for style versatility, and locks in hair's natural moisture for protection. The fragrance this product lets off is one to make you instantly feel more feminine! Apply a dime-to-nickel-sized amount through the hair starting from the bottom back to front and comb through.

Next, flip your head over and dry your hair upside down, using your hands as a tool to speed up the process. Once the hair is about 50% dry, flip your head back over and continue trying your hair until it's about 75% dry. Begin sectioning the hair using 1-inch sections and clip the rest of your hair out of the way. Always begin your sections at the bottom, working your way to the top. Using a round brush, point the dryer at your hair (on its hottest setting) for about 10 seconds, constantly moving the brush through the hair and the dryer with it. Do not leave the dryer pointed at one section of your hair - always keep it moving, or you'll burn your hair! After 10 seconds of hot air, press the "cool" button for at least five seconds to set your hair. This ensures a longer-lasting finish. Repeat these motions in each 1-inch section until you're finished!

** Tip for bangs - Blowdry up and over with the round brush, moving away from the face. This creates a sweeping motion, but with 50% added lift!

Finish with hairspray to lock in the voluptuous body you were craving!

My name is Shanti and I'm a stylist here at La Bella Hair Studio. If you ever want to learn some of the coolest tricks of the trade, keep your eye on our Facebook page, and "Like" us to be the first to know when we've got FREE classes going on!

La Bella Hair Studio
7110-D Patterson Avenue
(804) 285-2490
labellahair@verizon.net
mylabella.com

- Shanti

Smooth Styling with Ashley Wyatt

Everyone knows how hard it is to straighten curly, unruly hair in the summer due to the humidity, but now we are in the midst of winter.  Even though the humidity is long gone, the dry air can affect how our hair handles smoothing techniques.  With the dry air comes static electricity, which can cause major flyaways!  There are plenty of products to help tame those pesky little hairs on the top of our heads.  Light hold hairspray and light-weight finishing creams are great for smoothing out those baby hairs.  If you have fine, straight hair, you probably have an even harder time with static.  Find a light conditioner - like UNITE's Volumizing Conditioner or 7Seconds Leave-In Conditioner - to moisturize your hair and minimize the static without weighing your hair down.  And you can still take advantage of the finishing products, like UNITE's adjustable GO365 Spray, to keep those flyaways in place.

                Now onto more serious measures that can be taken.  Here at La Bella, we offer a variety of smoothing systems that take the guess work out of styling.  One in particular (my favorite!) is the Brazilian Blowout.  Not only am I certified to perform this service, but I get my own Brazilian Blowout every 4 months!  My hair is thick, coarse, and curly.  As someone who deals with hair all day every day, the last thing I feel like spending my free time on is my hair, but it's important to look professional and put-together in any job.  Plus, I can't nag my clients about putting their hair up in a ponytail and then do it myself, can I?  So, without further ado, I introduce The Brazilian Blowout!

Brazilian Blowout Professional Smoothing Treatments are the most innovative and effective in the world!

Through the use of breakthrough bonding technologies, these treatments actually improve the health and condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with radiant shine!

What makes this professional smoothing treatments different?

They are the ONLY Professional Smoothing Treatment  that actually improves the health of the hair. No Damage! Entire in-salon treatment is completed in just 90 minutes! No down time!  The minute you leave the salon, you can wash and air dry your hair, and it will be smooth, frizz-free and radiant! Results last up to 12 weeks, leaving hair smooth, shiny, and frizz-free!  Acai aftercare products ensure longest lasting results.

I am always offering the Brazilian Blowout, so call us if you want to learn more.

I hope I've helped anyone struggling with the smoothing process of their hair. My name is Ashley Wyatt and I'm a senior stylist here at La Bella Hair Studio. I'm always here for any questions about your hair. If you ever want learn some of the coolest tricks of the trade, keep your eye out on our Facebook page and "Like" us to be the first to know when we've got FREE classes going on! I'm offering new client specials all the time so call us or go online to book your appointment!

La Bella Hair Studio

(804) 285-2490

labellahair@verizon.net

mylabella.com

 - Ashley

The Brazilian Blowout: Now at La Bella!

The Brazilian Blowout is the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the world. Through the use of a Brazilian Super-Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy       frizz-free hair with the radiant shine. The entire treatment is completed in just 90 minutes with no down time. The minute you leave the salon you can wash and dry your hair. Results last up to 12 weeks.

If your hair is wavy, the Brazilian Blowout will make your hair appear naturally straight and healthy. If your hair is very curly, the treatment will minimize frizz while enhancing the appearance of the natural wave/curl. If you have straight, frizzy hair, this treatment will eliminate frizz and promote radiant shine. Your hair will not lose volume as a result of receiving the Brazilian Blowout and it will maintain its natural volume and you will still receive great bend and memory when blow-drying or using a curling iron. The Brazilian Blowout will also improve the health of color-treated/highlighted hair by conditioning the hair while sealing the cuticle for enhanced color, reduced frizz and radiant shine. Your hair will revert to its original state once the Brazilian treatment has completed its life cycle of approximately 12 weeks, however, the condition of the hair  will actually improve as a result of the fortifying and conditioning nature of the product.

The most important concern that we have about straightening systems is the level of formaldehyde exposure. While there is exposure in all straightening systems that involve Keratin, Brazilian Blowout has the lowest, and it is well below the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safe exposure limit. OSHA's limit is six times the amount found in The Brazilian Blowout.

We have waited until all the kinks have been worked out before bringing The Brazilian Blowout into our salon and around our clients. We are now very excited to offer the most advanced and popular hair straightner/de-frizzer available in today's market. Call to inquire about pricing and book your appointment today!

GROUPON!

It's been a while, which I apologize for we have been busy and I've been on vacation!

I wanted to let everyone know that today's deal on Groupon is for La Bella Hair Studio! For $30 you will get $70 worth of services! There has been some confusion with this deal because since our haircut prices are lower than $70 we do ask that you schedule your service for a color, highlight, or straightener. You can do a haircut (starts at $40) but you will have to add a service to use the groupon.  But we are very excited to have new business and look forward to helping everyone with their groupon. The phone has been ringing off the hook all day!

If you have any questions about our prices and services you may visit our website mylabella.com
Or you have no idea what a groupon is check out this website groupon.com
you will get awesome deals for your area!

 Remember that this Thursday is St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) if you wear green we will give you 10% off any one product.  Also sign up for our email to see all the daily specials!

We held our annual Veronica's Voice silent auction and Cut-a-thon two weeks ago and it went very well! Everyone bidded on all the great prizes we had and we raised over $1000 to help children who have genetic diseases. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us.

Friday's Featured Auction Items

As you may already know, our Veronica's Voice Silent Auction is coming up next weekend on March 6th from 12-5. This week we'll be featuring a new auction item every day to let you know what's in store! Also, there are still a few spaces left for haircuts on the 6th so be sure to book yours ASAP! Call 285-2490.

Featured Items

We have several featured auction items today! The first is two sets of stationery from Paper Plus on Grove Avenue. These beautiful cards were made by Picture Perfect and are valued at $40. The second item is a 60-minute massage from Mind Body Spirit Connections, right next door to La Bella! The massage is valued at $70, this is a great deal! These items will be auctioned off this Sunday, March 6 between 12pm and 5pm.

Thursday's Featured Auction Item: Photography Session

As you may already know, our Veronica's Voice Silent Auction is coming up next weekend on March 6th from 12-5. This week we'll be featuring a new auction item every day to let you know what's in store! Also, there are still a few spaces left for haircuts on the 6th so be sure to book yours ASAP! Call 285-2490.

Photography Session

Today's featured auction item is an outdoor photography session with Meredith Harris of Memories Made by Meredith. The session includes up to 1.5 hours of photography, up to 2 locations and an 8x10 print of your favorite photo. Additional prints will be available for purchase. This photography session will be auctioned off this coming Sunday, March 6th between 12pm and 5pm. Stop by this week to check out our other items before the auction!

Wednesday's Featured Auction Items

As you may already know, our Veronica's Voice Silent Auction is coming up next weekend on March 6th from 12-5. This week we'll be featuring a new auction item every day to let you know what's in store! Also, there are still a few spaces left for haircuts on the 6th so be sure to book yours ASAP! Call 285-2490.

Botox and Latisse from Dr. Joe Niamtu

Today's featured auction items were donated by Dr. Joe Niamtu (http://www.lovethatface.com/). We have a certificate for Botox injections worth $250 and a certificate for Latisse worth $120. Your face will love these items! Each will be auctioned off separately this coming Sunday, March 6th between 12pm and 5pm. Stop by this week to check out all of our items before the auction!