Lighten Up

“Stand on the highest pavement of the stair—           

Lean on a garden urn—           

Weave, weave the sunlight in your hair—           

Clasp your flowers to you with a pained surprise—           

Fling them to the ground and turn                

With a fugitive resentment in your eyes:           

But weave, weave the sunlight in your hair.”

            -T.S. Elliot La Figlia Che Piange

I cannot exactly tell you what this quote by T.S. Elliot is actually about, I cannot tell you that I know how to pronounce the title of this poem, but I can tell you I’m liking the idea he is trying to get across:  WEAVE, WEAVE THE SUNLIGHT IN YOUR HAIR!  Finally the sun is out, hot, and (fingers crossed) we think it’s here to stay! It's about that time to throw in a couple highlights in your hair!

There’s something about the look of having the sunlight in you hair that is just, so…"Southern California Summertime Chic."  Those golden rays of sunshine are looking for some highlights to catch in you hair to give it that gorgeous summer glow.  So let’s lighten up!

Of course, the degree of how light you go depends entirely on the color of your hair, but just because you have dark hair doesn't mean you need to shy away at the thought of highlights!   The truth is, if you’re outside in this beautiful weather, the sun is going to begin to lighten your hair naturally – so don’t fight it!  In fact, embrace it!  Sun-kissed hair is a good look on everyone!  We’re not talking about streaky, skunk-like blonde highlights on your head, we’re talking about a nice carmel-y warmth, just adding a hint of lightness to certain parts of your hair, giving it dimension and the constant “sun is shining” look. Here are some examples of what I’m talking about:

From there, the spectrum of lightness continues…depending on how blonde you want to be for these upcoming summer months. 

Are you loving some of these colors?  Pick out the color highlight that matches with your hair color now, bring the pic into the salon, and we’ll match it!  All that time you are spending out in the sun (with sunscreen we hope), it will continue to brighten those highlights – giving you that consistent, coveted summer glow.  So let’s do it!  Let Felix Design Studio weave, weave the sunlight in your hair!

More BANG For Your Buck

Been thinking about switching up your hair routine lately?  This blog goes out to all of you ladies who stick to what you know.  The same trim and tint every time you go in to get your hair done.  Maybe you even go CRAZY every once and awhile and take an extra inch off of your trim (radical!), but let’s face it, sometimes you’re just ready to do something DIFFERENT!  Highlights?  Layers?  There are a ton of options to throw a curve ball on your look, but there is an easy fix to doing something noticeably different without getting too dramatic (or too permanent): BANGS! 

 

Hold on now, before you roll your eyes and say to yourself, “bangs are always a mistake,” let me give you a convincing opposing argument.  Bangs are really kinda hot right now.  They are a great way to change up your look and charge up the sexy factor.  Shows like “The New Girl” with America’s newest sweetheart Zooey Deschanel are bringing bangs back into the spotlight.  And let’s face it, guys love it!  

The great thing about bangs is that you have options.  When the same old - same old starts to get drab and boring, bangs bring in a whole new alter ego to your look.   If you’re scared to do the serious, straight across the face look, you can always try the less-dramatic-but-just-as-sexy side swept bangs.  This kind of cut works well with both long and short hair, and the longer pieces help to shape the face. 

 

If you are the person who is reading this and thinking, “but it’s so annoying having bangs in my eyes all the time!”  I’ve got great news for you.  Those days where you don’t want to deal with it, or simply don’t have time to do your hair, there is always the easy escape – bobby pins.  Gather your bangs, give them a twist, and pin them back.  EASY AS 1-2-3.  And you're off with your day!

Still afraid of bangs?  Check out these before and after shots with bangs and tell me they don’t look pretty smokin’ with the new look. 

Trust our team to do the same for you! Come in to Felix Design Studio, and go out with a BANG!