With the new year fast approaching, many people are ready for a new look, or a chance to freshen up their appearance to put their best foot forward.
Studio 480 offers the most beloved new hair trends for 2019, including shaggier cuts, blunt bobs, long pixie cuts and face-framing layers. However, even clients not looking for a major change can mix up their look with more subtle style changes, like curtain bangs or a bob.
“The shag has come back into style, kind of like a 70s shag, with face framing and long wispy layers,” said salon owner Renee Hadyka. “It’s really popular right now. The bob still is in style too, but it’s more of a blunt jawline bob and a lot of choppy bangs.”
For color, Renee is seeing her clients love smoky blonde and pink hair colors, as well as vibrant, multi-colored tips.
The stylists at Studio 480 take time to understand their clients’ needs and daily life to create the perfect, replicable style for anyone, from trendsetting teens, to busy moms.
The salon also focuses on creating relationships with its clients and maintaining a comfortable environment. Many of its stylists are active in the community and have been with Studio 480 for a long time, allowing them to build a rapport and trust with their clients.
“I want our clients to feel comfortable,” said Renee. “I want them to feel beautiful and to feel like they had a nice, friendly experience. I also want them to feel as though the hairdresser listened to them and didn’t just do what they wanted to do. I want them to feel calm and at peace.”
For the best possible style, Renee recommends bringing in pictures to show your stylist and recognizing that not all hair color changes can be achieved in a single visit, but can be created through a process that will best protect and color the hair.
While achieving the perfect look for the new year is important, Renee also encourages clients to give their locks extra love during the cold, dry winter season. This can be accomplished with moisturizing products, heat protectants and regular trims, which she recommends every three to 10 weeks, depending on hair length.
“Dry hair is hair where the ends are frayed and damaged,” said Renee. You might be getting split ends, so you would want to be doing conditioning treatments at least once a week with regular trims.
To further preserve beautiful styles, Renee also recommends avoiding hot water, which dries and fades hair, and skipping the daily shampoo, which also can dry out tresses.
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment at Studio 480 the Salon, call (480) 985-2369. The salon is located at 6655 E. McDowell Road, near the intersection of Power and McDowell roads.