Self | The Secrets to Making It Last Longer: Makeup, Hair Color and More

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By Alexis Farah

While many celebrities rely on a team of experts to create looks that stay put well past a red carpet appearance, we don’t all have that kind of luxury. Humidity, sweat and other elements can take a toll on hair or makeup almost as soon as you leave the house in the morning. By evening, we could all use a glam squad to freshen things up.

Here, beauty gurus to the stars share their best-kept tricks for making your efforts go the extra mile.

To Extend the Life of Your… Blowout

Who wouldn’t want to make their blowout last as long as possible, right? Follow these simple steps that are courtesy of Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Hair Salon in San Diego, CA, who has styled Julia Roberts. “On the day of the blowout, ask your stylist to use less product. This will keep the hair bouncy and swingy,” she says. “The next day, spray your roots with hairspray and use the cold button shot on your blow dryer to blast your roots, sealing the hair cuticle or any fuzz and flyaways, while adding volume at the base of your blowout.”
Rhys also suggests sleeping with a scarf wrapped around your head to avoid messing up the style; simply secure the ends of the scarf at the front of your hairline to avoid any creasing. “Day three, untie the scarf in the morning, shake your style into place, and spray dry shampoo into the crown area. By now your hair around the crown will become flat so you can lightly tease the hair in that area,” she says. “That evening, divide your hair in two sections from forehead to nape. Twist each section into ropes allowing the hair to coil upon itself, then twist the ends and tuck the stray pieces into the coil for a more beachy look when you wake up on day four,” she adds.

To Extend the Life of Your… Manicure

If you really want to make your polish last, a top coat is your BFF, says celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann, whose clients include Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Lupita Nyong’o. “Try reapplying top coat every two to three days–but make sure to use thin coats since too much can cause polish to peel right off.”

To keep hands and cuticles from looking ragged, hydration is key. “One of the biggest problems women have is that their nails, cuticles and hands are extremely dry,” says Lippmann. “Stash a hand lotion that hydrates and protects your skin, like Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl SPF 25 Hand Cream ($28), at every sink in your home, at your office desk and in your purse.”

To Extend the Life of Your… Facial

“Keeping skin hydrated is crucial to maintaining an amazing complexion after a facial,” says celebrity skin care expert Kate Somerville, who has worked with Lea Michele and Lauren Conrad. “Look for products that contain Hyaluronic Acid, which holds 1,000 times its weight in water,” she says. By using a moisturizer with the potent ingredient, you can seal in the hydration to prevent water loss after a treatment.

Somerville also stresses the importance of exfoliation between facials. “In between facials, make sure you’re exfoliating two to three times per week. For best results, I recommend using an exfoliator that is both physical and chemical.” She advises looking for a product with smooth beads (to help lift dead, dry skin cells for physical exfoliation) and fruit enzymes (like pineapple or papaya) or Alpha Hydroxy Acids (like Lactic or Glycolic Acid) for chemical exfoliation that works to dissolve dead skin to reveal a healthy, beautiful glow.

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Elle | Top 100 Salons in America

Where to get Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s lob, Lily Collins’ pixie, Jennifer Aniston’s honey blonde, and more

We’ve traversed the entire country—from California to Virginia, North Dakota to Texas, and everywhere in between—to bring you this master list of the best places to get the hair of your dreams.

The lengths we’d go to get Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s lob, Lily Collins’ pixie, or Jennifer Aniston’s honey blonde could clock us some major frequent flier miles. But if cross-country flights (or days-long road trips) aren’t a possibility, you’re still in luck.

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Solana Beach: Jet Rhys Hair Salon, jetrhys.com

 

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Health | Beachy Waves Your Way

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Beachy Waves Your Way

Nothing says summer like surfer-girl strands. Get that tousled textured no matter your hair type with these pro tricks and picks.

 

if your hair is…

FINE & STRAIGHT

Thinner strands can go limp and lifeless in humid temps, so focus on creating both waves and va-va-voom volume.

To plump strands without weighing them down, mist a thickening spray from roots to tips, explains San Diego celebrity stylist Jet Rhys. We like Pantene Pro-V Powerful Body Booster Spray ($5; at mass retailers).

 

if your hair is…

SHORT

Don’t stress if you have cropped strands–as long as your hair is at least chin-length, you, too, can make waves.

Take a 1/2-inch piece of hair and fold the ends halfway up, forming a loop. Toll the loop up until you reach the root, securing it with bobby pins flat against your head, Rhys says. Repeat with remaining hair. Once you remove the pins in the morning, define your waves with a molding paste.

 

if your hair is…

THICK & WAVY

Lucky you: All you need to do is accentuate your natural texture.

Section towel-dried strands into four equal pieces, then work an nickel-size drop of curling cream through each to enhance the existing bend in your hair. Split each section in half and tie the two pieces together in an overhand knot, as if you were starting to tie shoelaces; continue all the way down and secure with an elastic. Says Rhys, “This kind of crisscrossing brings out the natural wave, without it looking like an overly defined ringlet.” Undo the next morning and tousle, then finish with a few shots of salt spray to create that edgy post-swim texture. A pro fave: Bumble and bumble Surf Infusion ($29; bumbleandbumble.com).

NOW HIRING | Front Desk Concierge

 

deenna_sharJet Rhys Salon is one of Solana Beach’s favorite upscale hair salons. We are searching for a front desk concierge who can add to our amazing customer service team and be a long-term member of our family. We genuinely love what we do and it shows. Our team works hard and takes the job very seriously, but we have a lot of fun doing it!

We are currently looking for part-time/full-time candidates who are available from Tuesday through Saturday and Holidays.

Please email us your resume, fill out our application, include a photo and tell us why you are a perfect fit for the position! Also include your Instagram name and Facebook name.
You may also bring your resume into Jet Rhys Salon in Solana Beach and ask for our lovely Salon Manager Sharlene Tuesday through Friday.

We have exceptionally high standards when it comes to our team, so if you apply you MUST possess the following qualities:

– Nice, upbeat personality

– Professional appearance

– Computer literate

– Ability to multi task, for example: answer multiple phones, while checking clients in and out and answering emails, all while remaining cool, calm and friendly

– Sense of pride in what you do

– The desire and ability to go above and beyond what is required of you

– Ability to take constructive criticism

The tasks that this job entails are:

– Checking clients in and out

– Ensuring the clients feel like they are having an amazing salon experience

– Light data entry

– Daily salon stocking, cleaning, general upkeep

– Answering phones in an efficient and upbeat way

– Scheduling appointments via phone/email on a salon software program (Booker)

This position requires you to be in charge of all things that occur at the front desk. If you are a person that gets easily flustered, overwhelmed or annoyed, then this is NOT the job for you. If you want a job that allows you a lot of time to sit, text, email, and basically do nothing, then this NOT the job for you. You must be proactive. You must be able to occupy your downtime with cleaning, filing, etc. You must be awesome! Our team LOVES what we do, we have a great time, and it’s a great place to work. However, first and foremost, it is our work, and we take it very seriously!

Download our application