Paul Mitchell the school | Jet Rhys demo

Jet brought three Paul Mitchell the School alumni, Mallory, Ricky and Leilani to be the guest artists on Monday. It was such an amazing demo with so many great questions and so much enthusiasm from future professionals and educators, we can’t wait to go back!

Jet Rhys Team

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InStyle Contributors

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A Round of Applause for our Experts

The country’s best makeup and nail pros, hair gurus, and dermatologists took time out of their insanely busy schedules–A-list patients to see! Stars to preen!–to offer up their votes and quotes on 2013’s most winning products. It all starts on p. 297

American Salon: California Cool

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Jet Rhys Salon  Situated in the fashionable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, Jet Rhys Salon’s flagship location recently underwent a major redesign intended to update the look of the space while also evoking the feeling of the salon’s second location. “We tied in elements from the Solana Beach, CA, salon in order to forward the branding, but we didn’t abandon the serendipity the inspired the original salon,” says co-owner Jet, who first opened the salon in 1992 with partner Rhys. The functional and clean design of the 1,400-square-foot salon boasts a large cutting area with a vaulted ceiling and custom-welded work stations featuring large mirrors. The design also incorporates a new braid and blow-out bar, as well as flat-screen TVs hanging above the shampoo bowls showing the latest fashion collections. Staying on top of cutting-edge design is only one of the reasons for Jet Rhys’ continued success; it’s the duo’s passionate approach to hairdressing that makes all the difference. “Rhys and I are so lucky that we love, live, breathe and eat hair to this day, just like we did when we met at Vidal Sassoon,” Jet says. “We believe it’s not about where we’ve been but where we’re going.”–L.A.

Modern Salon: Color Shadowing


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With variations on the bowl cut breaking out on runways, Jet Rhys, San Diego, California, Joe Randazzo, owner of Honolulu’s J salon and Yasmine Essa Brooks, Studio DNA, Los Angeles held a three-day Hawaiian teaching Soiree’ with the J salon team to perfect the cut and find the ideal color shift that underscores asymmetry. The model was a natural Level 3 with Level 6 gold-toned highlights.

V-Panel formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (4.65) Majirouge and 2.6 oz. of 20-volume Majicreme developer
Base formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (1N) and 2.6 oz. of 20-vol. Majicreme developer

Application: Create a deep, asymmetrical V-section, with the open ends beginning at the inner eye brow and behind the ear, and the point occurring just shy of the crown (this avoids a bright spot on top of the head). Work through the section in 1/4-inch slices, applying the V-panel formula from roots to ends. Outline the V-shape with cotton to prevent bleed. Then apply the Base formula to the regrowth of the rest of the hair, comb through to the ends and process for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse the Base formula first; then remove the foils and shampoo the V-shaped panel.

WORLD AIDS DAY 2010: 500 Hairdressers unite against AIDS.

Ted Gibson, Jason Backe, Kaz Amor, Tracey Cunningham, Doug Macintosh, and Johnny Wright attend Hairdressers Against AIDS U.S. Launch At The United Nations at United Nations on November 30, 2010 in New York City. Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage for Hairdressers Against AIDS

By Grace Gold

Over 500 hair stylists have invaded the United Nations for a cause far more urgent than just your typical bad hair day intervention.

Today, kicks off the United States launch of Hairdressers Against AIDS, a joint venture between L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which urges stylists to use the often intimate, tell-all relationships they have with clients as a jumping point to educate them about AIDS prevention, testing and available treatment resources.

“The longest relationship I’ve ever had with a man has been with my hair stylist, Garren,” said Allure Editor in Chief Linda Wells, to the laughs and knowing smiles of the room filled with hairdressers who had flown in from all parts of the country to support the cause.

It’s that uniquely special and loyal relationship that often deepens over years that allows hairdressers in particular to be very effective advocates, as they can gab details surrounding sexual activity that most women won’t even share with loved ones and partners.

“Today, information is the only vaccine against HIV,” said John Tedstrom, President and CEO of the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria.

L’Oréal higher-ups, government officials and AIDS educators who addressed the crowd emphasized that blasting through the stigma surrounding HIV and creating an open atmosphere for discussion could actually save clients’ lives.

The 500 stylists will brave downpour and windy conditions to descend upon Times Square, with a goal of creating one million conversations about HIV and AIDS with New Yorkers. The effort aims to spread awareness and curb the spread of death and disease in order to honor World AIDS Day.

Celebrity stylists like Ted Gibson, Jason Backe, Tracey Cunningham and Jet Rhys will be on hand to pound the pavement for the long day of aggressive volunteer work.

“AIDS isn’t talked about because women don’t want to feel tainted or associated with disease, it can seem dirty. But we have to spark the conversation — it can save lives. And listening to the speakers made me realize that I need to talk to my own two teenage boys about it,” Rhys told StyleList.

And the HIV positive Regan Hofmann — whose long flowing blonde locks and Ivy-league upper class upbringing seems to fly in the face of the stereotypical AIDS patient — said it was also her hairstylist who was the first to comfort her in the shocking aftermath of her fatal diagnosis.

“I was scared my hairdresser wouldn’t want to touch my hair again. But after sitting down for a shampoo and feeling him run his fingers through my hair, I felt safe and comforted in a way I wasn’t able to before,” said the Editor In Chief of POZ Magazine.

 

American Salon: Flying High with Jet Rhys

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Instead of simply expanding when their popular salon exceeded its capacity, Jet and Rhys
of San Diego’s Jet Rhys Salon opened a second location in Solana Beach, CA, much to
the delight of clients who were coming from 20 to 40 miles away for the duo’s cut and
color expertise. The 2,800-square-foot salon, which made its debut in February, features
an open layout with a dedicated check-in and retail area. Like the flagship location, the
shampoo in the new salon features overhead flat-screen televisions showcasing the
latest runway collections. On Sundays and Mondays, the salon transforms into a L’Oreal
Professional education center, offering courses on classic and advanced techniques for
stylist and colorist. “There has been such a demand for continuing education,” Jet says.
“It has catapulted our business by creating a buzz with staff and models.”
While building the new salon was a challenge—-“Always add three extra months to
what the architects tell you!” Jet advises—now that the doors are finally open, business
is already booming. “Our clients are so grateful that we’re closer, and the referrals are
pouring in,” Jet says. Along with word-of-mouth marketing, the salon has been reaching
out to local television and radio stations to offer makeovers and hair advice and has been
using sites like Facebook to fill open appointment slots. “We have seen the power of social
networking,” she says. What’s next for the ambitious duo behind the salons? Says Jet, “Our
dream is to open several JetRhys locations across the United States.” —L.M.

Jet Rhys Bio

Teaching on stages around the world and styling A-list celebrities at Hollywood events. Jet and Rhys have built quite an impressive resume.  They have been the creative force behind glossy, swingy manes for national television and print ads of companies like ABC, Revlon, Pantene and L’Oreal Professionnel, in addition to teaching fellow professionals on stages in Japan, Mexico, Australia, The United States and Europe.  Jet and Rhys were professionally trained at Vidal Sassoon, where Jet was the salon’s former New York Color Director and personal colorist to Vidal himself, while Rhys was a Vidal Sassoon Art Director.

Known for her upbeat wit, as well as her innovative, unparalleled color-passion, Jet’s motto is, “look, study and attack.” An absolute maestro in working with natural color and skin tones, eyebrows, hair texture and bone structure to create a harmonious, signature style, she evolves the looks of the clients in her chair based on “honest” beauty. It starts with creating the perfect, healthy hair canvas for color to come. Creator of the Jet City video guide to color techniques and the Jet Rhys Color Cocktail—the shaken, not stirred color refresher—Jet focuses on the ideal, image evolution.

Rhys’ cult following comes from his ability to “read” hair like the pages of a book. His precision cuts and incredible styles are as personalized as DNA, which is why clients drive as much as 150 miles just for a Rhys haircut.  Also focusing on style evolutions, he has the ability to make changes that work with lifestyle shifts, switching from short textured cuts to long swingy styles with ease. If you’re transitioning lengths or layers and have problems with “grow-out,” Rhys is the go-to stylist for the fix.

Founded in 1992, their eclectic, creative salons are as inspirational and welcoming for celebrities as it is for their diverse clientele.  Located in San Diego, CA and Solana Beach, CA, Jet Rhys Salons are architectural masterpiece’s synonymous with superb hair design and technique. Each member of the Jet Rhys team is an expert in their field and has been personally trained by Jet and Rhys. An ongoing education program ensures staff members stay updated with the hottest looks and trends from around the world.  At Jet Rhys, stylists strive to look beyond clients’ bone structure and skin tone to find their real persona and create the perfect hairstyle.

In addition to expert coloring, precision cutting, and inspired styling, Jet Rhys offers Japanese thermal straightening, high-quality natural hair extensions using 100% natural hair, the Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatment, makeup and waxing services as well as the latest L’Oreal Expert Molecular Precision Haircare technology.

Jet Rhys Salon has been featured in numerous fashion and beauty publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Allure and Vogue.  Jet and Rhys were recently recognized by Self Magazine as one of the top salon teams in the United States.

For more information, visit www.jetrhys.com or call 858 345 1895.

Jet Flies High at IBS New York

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Greetings my fellow beauty connoisseurs,

What do you get when you bring thousands of fashionistas together under a huge
umbrella? It’s the one and only IBS New York show. This Jet is soaring from seeing so much talent and passion & I hope I never come in for a landing! A huge round of applause for the platform artists, educators, vendors, models and all the licensed professionals for coming together for a shared goal, and that is to inspire and excite each and every one of us. We can bring our new knowledge and techniques back to our salons for our teams and clients. Now is the time to open up our minds and re-invent our services that we give to our wonderful, loyal clients.

Color tip of the week: When using more than one color on your client, use cotton to keep the color from intermingling. Until next time my friends!

Cheers, Jet

 

jet-150x150Jet’s career started at the age of 6 in her grandma’s beauty salon in Chicago. Since those humble beginnings, her talents have taken her across the globe working with and teaching hair color for Vidal Sassoon salons for 10 years. Jet is co-founder of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego. Recently selected by Self magazine as one of the top colorists in the U.S., Jet frequently works behind the scenes creating the money shots of those glossy, swingy manes for national television and print ads. Jet’s motto is “look, study, attack.”