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You can do easy root touch-ups at home, but “when you’re making a big
shade change, like brunette to blonde, there’s no substitute for the salon,” says Aura Friedman, a Wella colorist who routinely helps M.I.A switch shaders
Investing in a great haircut that grows out without losing its shape can mean less time and money spent on products and maintenance. Keep in mind that”regular trims are imperative for women with finer hair to prevent split ends and limp strands,” says San Diego salon owner Jet Rhys
Strategically placed color will grow in better, meaning fewer touch-ups. “For fall, I prefer to paint deeper tones on the underside of hair so that it looks natural as it grows out,” says Friedman. “Or if you love a celebrity’s hair in a photo, only a professional colorist will know where to apply highlights and lowlights. You can’t get that from a box.”
Whether you take only five minutes to style your hair or typically spend 20, say so. This affects how the stylist determines the best cut for you. “If you never blow-dry, thats a deal breaker for some styles,” says Jet Rhys, owner of the Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego and Solana Beach, California.
The three S’s-sweat, showers, steam rooms-are like kryptonite for hair. “Small water particles can make tresses swell, creating pouf,” says hairstylist Jet Rhys, owner of the two eponymous salons in San Diego. Give your hair a pre-workout spray from roots to ends with a dry shampoo like Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray ($11, sephora.com), to absorb water. To prevent fluff, swap your usual conditioner for one that’s rich in proteins, such as Aveeno Nourish+Moisturize Conditioner ($7.99, drug-stores), which help fill in porous areas and reduce flyways. If you have relaxed hair, toil frizzes by brushing strands flat around your head, then covering with a silk scarf before you sweat. Afterward, blast roots for a few minutes with a blow-dryer on cool.
Recently, three stars underwent dramatic color changes, but did they make a wise move? We asked Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego, CA to weigh in!
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 Salon Brings A-List Hollywood Style to Solana Beach
– Looks are everything at new North County location –
Jet Rhys, the Southern California authority on high-fashion hair and voted “top spot for getting gorgeous” in InStyle’s 2009 Ultimate Beauty Black Book, expands its reach in San Diego County with a brand new salon located at 437 Pacific Coast Hwy in Solana Beach, CA 92075.
“Our clients have been asking for a presence in North County for years, and the time is right to seize the opportunity,” says Jet Rhys. “Our philosophy has always been that looks are everything, which is why we commissioned the innovative design team Bells & Whistles to help us create an upscale space with a cool, urban flair. With the contemporary designs of Starlite restaurant and lounge, Influx café, and The Loft at UCSD under their belt, we were confident that this partnership was the perfect fit.”
With 2,800 square feet of architecturally inspiring space to work with, the new Jet Rhys location will feature amenities including a new waxing suite in addition to its premium styling services.
“The Jet Rhys Salon has been a fantastic project for us to work on. The owners are cutting edge, trendsetting people. They aren’t afraid of being bold and taking risks, which allowed us to have fun designing for them. The interior of the new North County Jet Rhys will be sleek, modern and sophisticated with pops of playful, magenta accents,” says Barbara Rourke of Bells & Whistles Design.
Jet Rhys stylists have sculpted numerous celebrity manes at A-list events, and are known for the ability to individualize the current trends and styles to suit every need. As well as expert cutting and coloring services, Jet Rhys will offer Hollywood-caliber treatments such as the new line of L’Oreal Professionnel Haircare, Japanese thermal straightening, high-quality gentle extensions using 100% natural hair with no glue or heat, and advanced Keratin Smoothing Treatment as featured in recent issues of People and InStyle.
Jet Rhys was established by former Vidal Sassoon experts, world-class colorist Jet, and precision haircutter Rhys, whose clients will drive up to 150 miles for his skilled cuts. Opening their first location in the Hillcrest area in 1992, Jet Rhys quickly rose as the premiere salon destination in San Diego and has appeared on the pages of upscale beauty and fashion magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, InStyle and W. For more information, log onto www.jetrhys.com or call (619) 291-7511. Follow Jet Rhys Salon on Facebook and Twitter @jetrhyshair.
Heather Didomenico-Lewis, stylist and creative team member at Jet Rhys, had the much sought after opportunity to style a San Diego Magazine photo shoot. Heather, with her amazing creative flare, cut and styled models for the day-long “Up on the Roof” shoot which took place in Downtown San Diego atop the Ivy Hotel.
As part of Heather’s commitment to her craft she feels it is important to participate in events such as these to broaden her experience and bring a new level of creativity to the Jet Rhys salon and her clients.
by Holly Crawford
It’s no shock that “The Rachel” (ahem, shag, baby) is the most popular haircut of all time, according to a study by Goody. Stylists estimate that a whopping 11 million women snipped the same layered-lock look made famous on “Friends,” circa 1996.
It got us curious: What paparazzi photos are popping up in salons in a post-“Friends” and SATC-less world? We asked five top stylists, from New York to San Diego. What did surprise us is that Jennifer Aniston wasn’t mentioned even once. Instead, the most clipped cuts varied from Miley Cyrus to Kim Kardashian (whose name came up repeatedly), whose long waves might be just as bodacious as her curves.
After the jump, check out all five of the most requested looks in America — and what to ask your stylist for if you want to rock one.
1. San Diego
Jet Rhys Hair Salon
Most requested cut: “Gwyneth Paltrow’s long bob is the number-one requested cut and style of summer 2010,” says salon owner and stylist Jet Rhys.
How often women ask for it: three times a week
The attraction: “People want swingy, bold looks. Gwyneth’s cut is fresh and the perfect length to throw up in a bun at the beach or keep sleek and down for night.”
What it’s called: a long bob or “middy”
How to get it: Ask for a below-the-shoulders bob.
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