Jet Rhys Talks Spring Hair

Jet Rhys is a salon owner, hair stylist, and InStyle Magazine’s 2010 Beauty Black Book pick for best salon in San Diego.

She sat down with us to talk hair

Photo Courtesy of: Evilbeetgossip.com

SDM: Hey girl, what are the hairstyle trends these days?

JR: Salons are busier than ever. And change is in the air. Women seem to be craving change. They want to look different than their friends—no copycats.

SDM: Is there a hot trend for hair color?

JR: Women are embracing Ombre. It’s huge in L.A. and N.Y. It’s a technique that leaves the roots exposed or natural…

SDM: …unless the roots are gray, present company excluded thanks to my wonderful colorist…

JR: Yes. That’s a no-no. Blonds want the brown to show through. But this is a process that should be done professionally, so that it feathers through. Otherwise, it looks bad.

SDM: If I were invited to the royal wedding, how should I wear my hair?

JR: Not Snookie “bump” style! That is out! Accessories are in. A high and sleek pony for straight hair with a ribbon for a pop of color is in, jeweled clips and jeweled bobby pins are huge, and the Boho, kind of messy and Grecian look for curly hair is in. All of it can be held up with a couple of thin headbands in two colors—all great alternatives to the traditional updo.

SDM: What’s going to be trendy for hair this fall?

JR: Short cuts—Bobs with bangs, lots of face framing layers, and no super long hair extensions—hair to the shoulder or above. I do believe that long hair makes older women appear younger. The days of the middle-aged woman chopping off her hair are over. A reversible Bob is cute on almost everyone—shorter in front than in the back.

SDM: What’s the one piece of advice you could give to San Diego women for great-looking hair?

JR: We have a lot of sun here and our water is very hard. So San Diego hair can be dry and damaged. I would suggest using a deep conditioner often. At our salon we offer something called the “Power Dose” by L’Oreal. It’s a professional grade deep conditioner that my clients have been calling “Botox for hair.” It’s like a deep conditioner on steroids though, because it repairs instantly, hydrates, and any texture of hair can use it—it lasts for 4-5 weeks, and it’s only $35.

SDM: I know I could use a shot of Botox—on my hair for starters.

Okay, ladies of San Diego, what are your tips for beautiful hair?

Royal Style

The Countdown is on:

No question: Kate Middleton is the first true modern royal. Whether she’s wearing a tiara or a pill box hat, she always has a current look with her own signature style. Rumor has it she’s opted for a lower-key arrival and a carriage moment-as opposed to a full-fledged carriage procession. Kate the Great does royal her way!

Abstaining from the expected, she not only steers clear of the “Di’-namic” short cut, she’s got the betting parlor at Casino Royale putting chips down on anything but a shellacked and structured, old-fashioned updo. Heavily favored for any modern bride is an upstyle (there is a difference) or even a half-up/half-down ‘do for hair that’s not quite Her Royal High-ness, but nudging closer to Her Royal Hippness.

Always walking the perfectly upright line between formal and fashionable, Kate even decided on DYI makeup for her engagement announcement, and it passed the most demanding litmus test from the tabloids of Fleet Street. Still, once she becomes the Duchess of Cambridge, she’ll be a real-life princess, and to pull off her Princess Bride wedding, she’ll unquestionably rely on the world’s finest fashion and beauty pros.

If you want to channel your inner Kate for your own fairy-tale look and have strong ideas about what you want-or if you want to do a few things yourself-here’s how to have your own royal style, courtesy of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego, CA!

Your Royal Treatment:

With more solid-looking haircolor like Kate’s semi-sweet chocolate tresses at the fashion forefront, a treatment for hydrated, healthy hair with imperial shine is a must. This means skipping the old Chamomile tea trick-too many poorly placed highlights could result. Instead, says Jet, co-owner of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego, get a 14-karat Gold Color Cocktail, or a very British, Green Tea Hair-Enhancing Rinse.

At Jet Rhys Salons, the Color Cocktail is shaken, not stirred.

A Davines Momo Cream hair mask is combined with a few drops of pure Vitamin E and a teaspoon of 14-karat gold color stain for sheen and luster. Fifteen minutes later, you’ve got a beautiful, golden gleam that hasn’t shifted your shade. Even dark brunettes will glimmer with light and show-off shine in all those photos ops.

Feeling DYI? Use Jet Rhys’ Green Tea Hair-Enhancing Rinse.

Use one Green Tea bag for every cup of water. Brew the tea bags for 3-to-5 minutes in hot (not boiling) water. By then, the tea will be fairly cool, but you can also use your microwave to start with warm, not hot water. After thoroughly rinsing out your conditioner, pour the tea directly onto your hair, massaging your scalp and saturating every strand. Wait 3-5 more minutes and rinse again.

“Green tea contains Vitamins C and E, and panthenol, which are all common in conditioners,” explains Jet. “Vitamin E restores dry and damaged hair, while Vitamin C guards against harmful UV rays and a rough, overly sun-lightened look. Panthenol, a pro-vitamin, strengthens and softens hair.”

Your Regal Cut and Style:

For a cut and style that look great from every angle in HD, longer locks should be enhanced with layers. Says Jet, “No matter what your hair’s length or desired look, get ends shaped and have layering customized to your cut and how you’ll wear your hair.”

Bouncy waves boost the beauty factor and curls contribute to the presence of a princess. But even if you have a straight style or an upstyle in mind, make certain your hair is in harmony with your headpiece. Other tips for haute hair:

  • For a refined royal take, go with a tasteful tiara, combs, a cathedral-length veil or a modern headband.  Don’t add additional hair accessories that will clash or detract from your singular statement.
  • The new silhouette is body-skimming, not ball-gown big. This means you can have fuller hair and controlled curl but don’t take it too far. Big hair isn’t bridal beautiful!
  • Skip sausage curls and tender tendrils: modern regal style comes from bouncy end curl, created with a curling iron that’s used just from mid-strand to the ends. For the thoroughly eco wedding, sponge rollers stand by.
  • Contemporary upstyles are controlled without being stiff. You can even wear some of your hair up and some down if it enhances your face shape. Kate’s wedding style is bound to be flawless without looking dated. In your real world, not-too-perfect is just right!
  • The runways are full of multi-textured looks that inspire modern brides, but don’t get carried away. The disheveled fishtail should stay in the club.
  • Be sure your color is photo-moment ready. It should be strong and shiny without looking cheeky. Blondes are the most likely to need TLC treatments, because bleached strands are dry and can look cotton-candy like in the spotlight.
  • Television’s “Boardwalk Empire” has brought back “The Great Gatsby” look of American royalty-or old aristocracy. Soft, touchable yet totally controlled waves (running deep!) create the look on hair of any length. Simply Brill!

Your Modern-Moment Must-Haves:

Chances are that neither you nor Kate will go all DYI on your wedding day, but snafus happen. Be ready to fix them on your own at any moment-or have your maid of honor tuck an on-the-spot, fix-it kit in her bag.Contents:

  • Needle and thread
  • Blotting Powder
  • Several hair and bobby pins
  • Travel-sized hairspray
  • A child’s, soft-bristle toothbrush

Explains Jet, “Pesky flyways are most likely to occur around the hairline. To control them, mist the hairspray onto the toothbrush and use it to lightly trace your hair, slicking any strays away.”

Whether walking down the aisle, dancing the night away or jetting to the honeymoon of your dreams, you’ll have a look that’s fit for a queen.

 

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6 Tips For Getting Enviably Perfect Wedding Hair

 

 

by Petra Guglielmetti

Bet you never thought of packing a baby toothbrush in your wedding-day emergency kit. Here’s why you should–plus 5 more tips for having the perfect hair on your wedding day, courtesy of one of my favorite celebrity hairstylists, Jet Rhys.

So about that baby toothbrush–you should also pack a trial-sized aerosol hairspray, and when you need to tame flyaways before a photo, just mist the toothbrush with spray and then gently run over your hair. This is especially useful for those baby hairs around your face that could easily get too gunked-up if you were to just spray them directly.

More handy wedding hair tips from Jet:

* Bottle blonds are likely to need serious hair TLC before a wedding. “Bleached strands are dry and can look cotton candy-like in the spotlight,” Jet says. Schedule a salon deep conditioning and gloss treatment a week or two before your wedding to help your hair look healthy, and be sure to get a trim, too.

* Poufy hair is in style right now and looks great for a night out, but it’s best to avoid going ballgown-big with your wedding gown, according to Jet: “Big hair isn’t bridal beautiful!” Hair that’s full with controlled curl is bridal, major teasing and spraying is not.

* If Kate Middleton has inspired you to add a little royal flair to your wedding look, try doing just one regal detail: a cathedral-length veil, glitzy combs, a tasteful tiara, or a pretty headband. Don’t do several of these things at once, or you’ll risk looking costumey.

* A layered haircut is more wedding-photo-friendly because it has great shape and movement from every angle. “No matter what your hair’s length or desired look, get ends shaped and have layering customized to your cut and how you’ll wear your hair,” Jet suggests.

* If you’re adding curl to your hair, think soft and loose. “Skip sausage curls and tender tendrils: Modern style comes from bouncy end curl, created with a curling iron that’s used just from mid-strand to the ends,” Jet notes.

 

Do you know how you plan to wear your hair on your wedding day? Share!