Q&A:

What are some steps you would suggest clients take BEFORE an appointment?

E.g. don’t wash your hair, wear your day-to-day styles and makeup, have a good idea of what you want done/changed, etc.
Coming to a new salon can sometimes be an intimidating or nerve racking experience if you do not feel prepared to share your ideas with a Stylist or Colorist. We suggest bringing in pictures, but be cautious in the picture choices! Always look for a photo of someone with a similar hair texture and face shape to your own. If possible, come in to the salon with your hair styled the way you wear it most days so that the Stylist you are seeing can get a sense of what your hair texture represents when you style it at home. This will provide a good starting point for the direction of your services.

Many people struggle to keep their hairstyle/cut looking as great as it does right after a trip to the salon. What are some tips and tricks you would suggest for keeping the “salon-styled” look days after the appointment?

Ask questions! Tell your Stylist how much effort you are willing to put into your home styling routine and be realistic about the results you want to achieve within your own schedule. A great Stylist will not only work with your texture and lifestyle, but show you ways to do it at home! Using great products will allow your hair to do the hard work for you so that you can achieve salon quality looks on an everyday basis at home.

Same thing for hair color — what steps should clients take following a color service in order to keep the color, bleach, etc. from fading? Are there any particular things people do after an appointment that can potentially alter the color?

Protect your hair like you would your skin, especially if you are concerned about fading. Try not to wash everyday, using a dry shampoo or just rinsing hair and adding a little conditioner after a trip to the gym will prolong color even for the most active client. Using a Color-Safe Shampoo as well as a styling product with UV Filters will act as a sunscreen for hair. Wear a hat to avoid direct exposure to the sun and save your skin at the same time!

You might have answered this in Questions 3 and 4, but what hair products do you suggest for keeping hair looking great long after an appointment?

For the sun-worshippers, Davines NouNou Shampoo is color-safe and contains UV FIlters to block sun damage and protect brilliant color and shine. Davines Well Being De Stress Yogurt Buffer Gel can be applied to damp hair and thrown up in a ponytail to shield the effects of sun, sea and chlorine whether you’re swimming, running or just relaxing in the sand.

I’m sure a lot of this depends on each person’s anatomy, but in general, how often should someone get his/her hair trimmed/cut in order to keep the style they prefer? And for coloring and highlights?

No matter how healthy someone’s hair is, regular trims will keep split ends away and maintain shine. Haircuts lose shape after 8 weeks, so scheduling ahead will guarantee an appointment and the best hair possible! There are lots of tricks to stretch out your color services and avoid the high price tag. Alternate Tint/Highlight appointments with a Tint to touch up roots in between and save money! For natural blondes with Highlights, schedule a Vitamin C Treatment to brighten color in between services and keep hair healthy and full of life!

Our goal is and will always continue to be to make every person that visits our Salon feel like a Rockstar! We love making people happy and bringing beautiful hair into this world each and everyday!

by: Grace Gold

If you hate it, say it!Come prepared to talk about the style you are looking for says Jet from Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego, Ca.

If you are unhappy with a cut, say something to your stylist before you leave the salon. Give him/her the opportunity to get it right. Every stylist wants their clients to leave the salon happy with their look.

If the cut is beyond repair Jet shares some tips to get you through until it grows out

Accessories:
Even the worst haircuts can be camouflaged with the strategic placement of some cute barrettes or a headband.

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by: Maura Lynch

Even off the job, beauty editors are on-call specialists of how can I do this , where do I get that , and does this work ? I had a conversation with a friend the other day about how much we love waves (the norm), and immediately afterward, she e-mailed me a photo from this week’s episode of Mad Men.

From: Friend of Maura who shall remain anonymous

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:47:38 -0400

To: Maura Lynch

Subject: Surf Hair

Sorry I had to send this to you. This girl’s hair is amazing, I want to figure out how to do that with my hair.

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Naturally, I was on the case! I love the low pony–that’s easy to replicate–but the dents from the top of the crown to the ends suggest she had slept with a braid that was pretty tight (if not slept, at least let it set for a long time), but I wanted to confirm my instincts with my favorite beach-hair expert, stylist Jet Rhys (of the eponymous salon) in San Diego. E-mail below:

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From: Jet

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:41:27 -0700 (PDT)

To: Maura Lynch

Subject: We want this hair

Hi Maura! Your radar is on the money! We were trying to dissect this look even more at the salon, but no, your answer is it! Braiding!

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Jet suggests spraying in some light hairspray (she uses Bumble and bumble Does It All) and braiding hair from root to tip in four different sections. And “sleep on a satin pillowcase. The friction of the fibers in a cotton one will cause flyways to strand straight up,” she says. To finish it off, in the morning, give yourself a little scalp massage (yes, please) to blend the sections and add one more spritz of spray. On another note, I really hope this character, Stephanie, is a recurring role on the show. I think she’ll have some more great styles as the hippie movement ensues.
Also, Jet’s unique name has Lucky ‘s beauty editors contemplating how awesome it would be if Jet Rhys and Joan Jett were married (I imagine this is a frequent problem for people with the common last name Kelly). And could the courageous Jet Blue flight attendant also be somehow involved? These are the things we think about.

The famous may be easy fodder for juicy tabloid stories that you page through while in the grocery line, but there’s another arena that they influence more than any other: hair cuts.

From the feathered “Farrah Fawcett” to Jennifer Aniston’s “The Rachel,” celebrity hairstyles can even define an entire decade of style.

It’s no wonder that seven out of ten women rip out a celebrity picture from a magazine to bring to their hairstylist when going in for a new cut.

We asked San Diego and New York salon owners Jet Rhys and Mark Garrison which stars are most influencing hair right now through client requests. Here, the top ten most-wanted cuts from coast to coast.

Eva Mendes and Rihanna. Photos: Steve Granitz, WireImage | Christopher Polk, Getty Images

Eva Mendes
Considered by women and men alike to be a super sexy cut, Mendes’ long layers work with the natural wavy texture of her hair, and showcase touchable movement. The sultry actress also adds caramel-colored highlights to her medium brown hair to further accentuate her layers and add dimension, says Rhys.

Rihanna
Self-assured women flock to the songstress’s chic ‘do, which exudes a powerful air of confidence. ‘Her long side-swept razored edge bangs with short sides and back is a very popular request. It’s a great way to have short hair with lots of sex appeal and not feel scalped,” says Garrison.

Jessica Biel and Kim Kardashian. Photos: Dominique Charriau, WireImage | John Parra, WireImage

Jessica Biel
Biel’s locks hit a mid-length that most women find easy to take care of and style. Layers add movement to the hair, and a gentle long side bang adds simple versatility, says Rhys. Biel often styles her side bangs over one eye for a Veronica Lake-like peekabo effect, or parted in the middle so that it seamlessly blends into the rest of the hair.

Kim Kardashian
The reality star’s cascading layers are a great way to add shape and movement to long styles that risk looking plain and boring otherwise. “This sexy look is all the rage for those who want long hair that isn’t just hanging. The angled front, long layers throughout and wavy texture makes this style modern and fresh,” says Garrison.

Cameron Diaz and Katie Holmes. Photos: Victor Chavez, WireImage | Mike Marsland, WireImage

Cameron Diaz
Diaz’s playful side bangs and simple cut with a touch of face-brightening light blonde highlights makes the 37 year-old actress look many years younger. A great choice for super fine and thin hair, Diaz’s clever layers add volume to her style by stacking on top of one another.

Katie Holmes
While the mom to four year-old Suri Cruise just stepped out in a new shag cut, her previous bob is a top must-have from fellow moms-on-the-go. “Her layered bob is still requested because it’s forever chic, timeless and works on all face shapes and hair textures. It looks great straight as well as curly,” says Garrison.

Lauren Conrad and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Photos: Scott Kirkland, Retna | James Veysey, Camera Press/Retna

Lauren Conrad
The epitome of the California “it girl,” Conrad’s long blonde tresses have come to symbolize what it means to be a young socialite, says Rhys. Girls in search of the glamorous life often request the almost all one-length cut, which can be styled to princess perfection with either a flat iron or curling iron. Conrad herself carries off both her straight and curly sides with Beverly Hills sophistication.

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Gyllenhaal has confessed to StyleList that she hates styling her hair, so it’s no surprise that low-maintenance women flock to the actress’s wash-and-go style. Gyllenhaal’s personal stylist, Mark Townsend, tells us that her short bob cut works with the naturally thick and wavy texture of her hair, which means less to no time wielding a blow dryer or brush.

Miley Cyrus and Emma Roberts. Photos: Fotos International/Getty Images | Tom Belcher, Capital Pictures/Retna

Miley Cyrus
Women who love Rapunzel-like long locks have been looking to Cyrus for ideas on sprucing up their style. “Her long look has major appeal because it has lots of layers that give movement and fullness to her style. It’s face-framed nicely so it doesn’t overwhelm her features,” says Garrison. Super long hair that otherwise lacks any layering or style risks making your face look older and long.

Emma Roberts
The niece of leading lady Julia Roberts has a simple, lightly layered medium length that defines youthful freshness with its touch of “undone,” messy styling. The cut is ideal for women who love styling and experimenting with their hair, as the length and texture lends itself to an endless array of braids and full and partial updos.

There are many simple tricks that women can implement at home to keep their hair looking and feeling it’s best. Make sure to keep up on trips to your stylist, a trim every 6-10 weeks will ensure that even someone trying to grow their locks longer will have healthy, strong hair. Allowing hair to become dry and split will only halt the growing process because ends will break off at the same rate of growth up at the scalp. Biotin supplements are known to increase the strength and growth of hair and they can be found at local health food stores.

Anyone can create conditioning and detoxifying treatments at home with natural ingredients. Coconut oil is a great answer for dry scalp, skin and hair. Massage coconut oil in skin or scalp to add shine and moisture while also helping to relieve stress. The oil helps treat dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis like a mineral oil without any of the adverse effects. For a detoxifying treat, combine 1 TBSP of lemon juice with 1 TBSP of white vinegar and combine with your shampoo when washing. Lemon cleanses hair and scalp while vinegar neutralizes build-up on both.

For at home styling, be sure to always hold your blowdryer at least 4” away from your head and keep the air flow moving to avoid over-drying or burning hair. Be sure to leave big color changes to the pros! Bleach, highlights and a jump from either end of the color spectrum can be very dangerous at home and can cause extreme damage. Look around locally for schools or training salons that offer discounted color services to models that are open to a supervised student performing their services.

In the end, try to avoid fighting your natural texture too much! Ask your stylist for products that are specific to your hair and for tips on easy styling at home, such as diffusing curls or quick blow-dry techniques. Try to keep big texture changes to a few times a month in order to preserve your hair!

Jet Rhys shares her picks on the best brushes for all your styling needs.

Using the right hairbrush is just as important as using the right products.  But, with so many types to choose from—round, paddle, boar bristle, plastic bristle—it’s hard to know what’s best for your hair.  Giving you a cheat sheet for hairbrush shopping, San Diego based Jet Rhys, owner of the Jet Rhys salons in Southern California, scoured the market with a fine toothed comb to come up with her top picks for any style you choose.

Detangling

Look for a wooden paddle brush that will offer gentle detangling without breakage.  Jet loves the Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush with extended bristles that stimulate and massage the scalp and reduces stress to the hair for knot-free hair.

Straight, Sleek and Shiny

Sebum, a natural conditioning oil, comes from the gland at the base of every hair.  Using a bristle brush will pull the sebum from the scalp giving it strength, suppleness and a healthy sheen.  For those looking for a Mason Pearson brush minus the hefty price tag, Jet recommends the Sonia Kashuk Tools Bristle Hair Brush.  It even has a handle that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand.

Blowouts

For smooth lengths and rounded ends, look for a big round brush that will give you grip and tension.  For big, smooth, blowouts, Jet relies on the iTech Magnetic & Tourmaline Boar and Nylon Bristle Brush.  It’s vented to help with faster styling and the mix of natural and nylon bristles give just the right amount of tension.

Volume Builder

Build volume at the roots by teasing the hair.  Jet says to select a brush with boar bristles because they are gentle, yet effective and she likes the Monroe Teasing U brush.

Jet reminds that it’s also important to take good care of your brushes to make sure they last.  Keep your brush clean by using another brush to pull out the hair—just brush over it with another brush and strands come out with ease.

If your hair colorist told you she wanted to slice you, would you make a run for it?

Well, you shouldn’t — “slicing,” along with “ribbons,” and “shine lights” are merely the latest ways to get gorgeous locks.

As highlighting techniques have evolved, there are more modern ways to lace light through your strands, so that your face looks brighter and younger than ever. Some of these new techniques even feature the benefit of a more camouflaged grow-out, saving you both time and money.

Sounds amazing, right? Thing is, in order to experience this new technology, you’ve got to speak the lingo, so your colorist knows what you’re asking for.

StyleList caught up with Jet Rhys of the Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego for the skinny on these insider terms, so the rest of us can experience these new face-altering hair color tricks.

Slicing

The colorist isolates a very thin section of hair with a pick comb in order to highlight, so that they can get in very close to the root. The effect can be very subtle or dramatic, depending on how thin or thick the slices are. “Traditionally, you weave hair in and out with highlights. This method grows in more naturally since you can get close to the root, giving you more bang for your buck!” says Rhys.

Shine Lights

Super skinny sections of hair are colored to enhance your hair’s natural movement. Shine lights typically run two shades lighter or darker. and have the effect of making hair sparkle. “Sometimes adding lowlights can add a little sad cloud over your hair color. This technique instantly adds color to your skin and breaks up an over-lightened head of hair,” says Rhys.

Ribbons

Medium sections of hair are lightened randomly, resulting in a more artistic flair, instead of the regimented pattern of classic highlights. “This can give you a fabulously fierce highlighted look!” says Rhys.

Baliage

Hair color is carefully hand-painted freestyle — without foils — onto select strands for a naturally sun-touched look. “It’s a great way to personalize your color and it pairs amazingly with textured or wavy hair,” says Rhys.

Blonde on Blonde

This term describes slowly lifting a lighter hair color base to prevent brassiness, and the resulting need for bleach. “In the past, we would have to place so much bleach on the hair to remove the brass and it would strip away shine and health. The new technique is so gorgeous and touchable – like Nicole Richie’s beautiful buttery shade,” says Rhys. In order to pull off this subtler process, your base can’t stray too far from the shade mother nature gave you.

by Petra Guglielmetti

I’m sure lots of you own hairbrushes made from plastic–they’re one of the most common options when you mosey on down the hair-tools aisle of the drugstore. (P.S. don’t you just love that aisle? All the cute accessories! The pretty colors! I can never make it out without at least a new pack of elastics.) According to one celebrity hairstylist, though, this particular genre of brush isn’t the best for your hair.

Hairstylist Jet Rhys points out that stiff plastic brushes can easily rip and break hair, and they also are more likely to encourage static. The alternatives: boar or soft nylon-bristle brushes (her favorite: the Denman Classic Styling Brush; see box below for this and other good picks). These styles might cost you a bit more, but it’s not like you necessarily have to shell out for a Mason Pearson. And tools like these last indefinitely if cared for properly.

What do you guys think: Would you ditch your trusty plastic hair tools in hopes of having less breakage and static? Or do you think they work just fine on you? Do any of you have non-plastic tools you love and want to recommend?