What is ‘balayage’?

Balayage is a French technique, it comes from a root word “to balay” which means to sweep and it’s a sweeping motion. To balayage is a highlighting technique where you take highlighting product or some type of hair coloring and you actually free-form hair paints. You pick up a section of hair and free-form applying that product to the hair in order to give you either a lighter shade or a darker shade. Balayage is different from traditional highlighting, in that most people highlight with foil. Balayage is designed to give your hair a little bit more on natural look. More like children’s hair. When you a child’s hair and you see the streaks and the pieces coming, they’re not always the same. Sometimes they start a little closer to the root area sometimes they startled a bit further away but they’re in different sizes and different shapes. And that’s the type of highlighting you can achieve with the balayage.Meleesa here at Meleesa the Salon has been doing the art of “balayage” for years now. Her background as a painter gives her that freedom to hand paint give that seemless natural look. Here at Meleesa the Salon we specialize in blondes of all types, from platinum to sunkissed blondes, come in for a consultation or call in (714) 969-7199 for an appointment today. check out the salon’s work

Creme de COCO conditioner

A moisture-rich conditioner that softens, adds shine, improves flexibility, and tames frizz.
Who: Coconut lovers and island hoppers, especially if dry or dull (color compatible).

When: Daily; following Creme de Coco Shampoo.

How: Comb or work through clean, wet hair and rinse thoroughly.
Creme de Coco Masque
Who: Ideal for dry or dull hair, but good for all types (except super-fine); especially coconut lovers and island hoppers; color compatible.

When: Once a week (or as often as you like); following Creme de Coco Shampoo.

How: After washing with Creme de Coco Shampoo, squeeze a generous amount into palm and work through clean, wet hair; leave on for 7-10 minutes (or longer); for added moisture, wrap in a warm towel or sit in the sunshine (you can even leave it in overnight).

Are you ready for summer? Meleesa the Salon is now offering Dinair airbrush tanning! Dinair is the pioneer of airbrush make-up and tanning and is used by high-end retailers like Fred Segal. Book an airbrush tan and recive $10 off your first visit! Why Air tan? YOu don’t have to expose yourself to the harmful UV rays anymore to look tanned. Here at Meleesa the Salon we offer airbrush makeup and tanning! Our high end tanning solution WILL NOT turn you orange, it will give you a bronze look! This is a low-pressure customizable contouring spray. HTe ingredients include Erythrulose, which is an exceptional quality raspberry extract. this combined with the DHA produces amore natural looking slower developing tan that lasts up to 10 days. Immerse your most important asset in the Bentley of tans and drive away looking and feeling like a million bucks!*Custom application*no steaks*no orange tones*lasts up to 10 days!

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Meleesa the Salon did some researched dos and don’t’s on bridal hair.

Jewels. Sparkly barrettes and combs (you can even use an antique brooch or clip-on earring) should be pinned toward the back of the head or up near the crown, not at the sides. And restrict yourself to one glitzy chachka, unless you’re actually trying to look tacky.
Veils. If you’ve got an updo, pin your veil underneath the bun rather than on top like a napkin. For hair that’s half-up or just hanging loose, make sure the veil “is slightly longer than the hair,” says New York City celeb hairstylist Garren. “The proportion is prettier from behind.”
Tiaras. Unless you’re marrying an actual prince, a tiara looks best when it’s understated. “Tiaras with jewels that lie flat are good because they look more like headbands than crowns,” says Garren. “Worn with a simple chignon, they can look very pretty.”
Flowers. Make sure the flower is a single white stephanotis, lily, gardenia, or rose; bright colors can be overpowering. Don’t pin it behind an ear; you’ll look like a greeter at Honolulu International Airport. And never, EVER, use baby’s breath. “It looks cheap,”
Garland. It’s hard to pull off wearing a wreath on your head without looking like an angel in a Christmas pageant. They work only if they’re small and simple, made of fresh flowers or greens, and are entirely free of baby’s breath (see above reason) or jewels.
Meleesa also suggest to hire a specialist in dressing hair. Here at Meleesa the Salon we have worked with numerous brides and realize that photography and hair go hand by hand. Choosing a great Photographer www.jimkennedyphotographers.com is as important as having your hair done by a stylist that specializes in dressing and styling hair for Red Carpet and Bridal events. When looking back at pictures the bride wants to always look timeless. We understand about budgets and we highly recommended Hair and makeup should go in the top 10 Must category. VIP Bridal services are one of our specialties we have Celebrity makeup and Hair artist to lavish you on this memorable day.

For more Bridal designs and custom hair pieces visit www.stephaniejamescouture.com

For more questions please book a consultation with Meleesa or Adrienne 714-969-7199 or email us  frontdesk at meleesathesalon.com

All hair images  by Meleesa the Salon

article from allure.com

Texture Tamers

From straight-haired celebs like Mischa Barton to Jennifer Aniston; and curly-coifed stars from Jenifer Lopez to Meg Ryan, Hollywood’s leading ladies have set the “good hair day” bar pretty high. But, just like you, these darling divas have suffered the frizz, curl and kink before heading to their favorite stylist to do something about it. Whether they’ve indulged in Thermal Reconditioning (Barton and Aniston) or have jumped on the Keratin infusion bandwagon (Lopez and Ryan), these ladies have taken proactive steps towards enviable hair that isn’t just for the rich and famous. Take a hint from these icons of hair perfection and don’t be afraid to get a little salon help to tame your texture.Japanese StraighteningCandidates:Want to permanently alter their hair’s style and texture; don’t mind frequent touch-ups; have significant amounts of patience in a stylist’s chair.What it’s all about:Although it has known many different names (Thermal Reconditioning, the Straight perm, Permanent straightening), Japanese Straightening is a non-reversible procedure that transforms even the curliest of hair into a stick straight sheaf of shiny hair.  Formulated in Asia, this treatment may take hours into the double digits for processing, but is sure to  produce some flat, straight results.for more info call Meleesa the Salon for a Complementary consultation and save $50 of your service.

A ponytail for summer is far from revolutionary—neither, for that matter, is a bun. But we’re always inspired when we see an updated version that somehow makes these classic hair-off-the-neck styles look fresh and sexy. Case in point: the pony/bun combo shown on Bumble and Bumble’s press release for their limited-edition Bandball (literally, a ball of 100 overlapping hair elastics.) The look is grungy-cool, like something Kate Moss/Sienna Miller/Taylor Momsen would wear. So, of course, we want it, too. Bumble and Bumble hairstylist Jimmy Paul gave me the exclusive how-to: