Grey’s Anatomy 

Diagnosing those grey/gray matters

BY TYLER FRAZIER
HIP COLOURIST

At some point in our lives we start getting the dreaded grey hair. 

Society has taught us that women who let their hair go grey have given up or stopped trying. Many do not realize the constant struggle of coming to the salon twice a month for a root touch-up.

Colouring hair to blend or hide greys can get trickier the more grey you have. Say you’re a natural brunette and see 25%-40% of your head is grey. Adding fi ne cooler-toned highlights (or baby lights) throughout will blend those bad boys and allow you to let them grow in gracefully.

Coloured brunettes with the same percentage might need more than one appointment to achieve their goal due to colour build-up (refreshing the ends) on the hair.

Going Platinum

What if your hair grows in white?! Usually women who colour their hair dark and have natural white hair will see their colourist about every 3 weeks (4-8 weeks is more common).
Depending on the level of natural or coloured hair, transitioning from a brunette/dark blonde to a grey/platinum blonde to ease the harsh demarcation line takes a lot of time, love, money and patience!

Hair goes through stages of decolonization. Let’s say you are lifting from red (which is really starting at black or level 1) and want to go all the way to the palest yellow (platinum blonde or level 10), you’ll need to remove color all over to achieve an even blended natural grey or platinum.

Bottom line: It’s a process and you’ll have to commit to spending time in the chair.

Honestly, the possibilities are endless!
From adding platinum blonde highlights to blend out some pep-per or adding more pepper tones to add dimension to solid silver hair, or a combo of both.
And if you really want to make a statement, add some funky colors there, such as pink or blue or purple!

The Greys Have It

Hair colour is fun, and there are so many options. I know grey seems scary or harsh, but it’s all in the way you present yourself. Don’t fear your grey, embrace it! (Just don’t stop coming to see me!)

P.S.: When you’re planning on changing your look, book a consultation before your appointment so you and your colourist/stylist can be on the same page.

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So What Did We Learn?

BY JAMES JOHNSON
HIP THERMOMETER WIELDER

Before I rehash the main points on how to continue to stay healthy, I’d like to touch on what we may have learned about ourselves during the pandemic.

We have learned to simplify our lives. We don’t need to be running around in a panic constantly. We don’t need to push, push, push. We don’t need constant stimulation. We can sit and read a book. Or sip coffee while watching the sunrise. Or read a book in the middle of the day while sitting outside. Watch that movie that we always wanted to see but never took the time to go see it. We can take the time to connect with ourselves. We can make time to do things for people in greater need than we are. We can help neighbors. We have found that helping people can make you feel good.

We have discovered a new sense of self. We are our best friend. We are the main person who we can depend on in times of trouble. We are the only ones who can ground ourselves. We are the only ones who can make ourselves complete. And when we ground ourselves and feel whole within our existence, then our relation-ships with others can be truly strong. Because we as a person are stronger. We are not depending in outside influences to give us worth. We have self-worth.

As an artist, I am constantly trying new directions. And in the search for a new direction, I’m not really taking care of myself and doing what is best for me. More what is best for art. During the pandemic, I basically stopped creating entirely for a month or two. The drive was not there. I felt repetitive and stagnant. My desire was in flux.

But, I found some old spray paint and started to play around with it. I am now waiting for new canvasses and have a new working medium: spray paint. And once again, like the phoenix that all artists become, new is created out of the ashes of the old. Just like everyone in this pandemic.

The new “us” has emerged stronger from the ashes of the old “us”.

So remember:

• Wash hands with soap and water. If you can’t, use hand sanitizer.
• Refrain from hugging, kissing, and shaking hands.
• Refrain from touching your face as much as possible.
• Wear masks in public. They reduce the amount of saliva/mucus getting on your face or hands which is how this virus is spread. Use gloves when you can to reduce skin-to-skin contact.
• If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go out in public.
• Social distancing does help quite a bit. Remember to do it whenever possible.
• Enjoy life and appreciate loved ones.

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For every dollar you spend on products and tools at HIP Salon, you receive 1 point.

When you have 250 points, we will send you a HIP Loyalty card worth $25.

Make sure we have your current information on file, so you can receive your well-earned loyalty card.

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HIP Turns Sweet 16!

We’re still celebrating our 16th birthday like a teenager getting their driver’s license – giddy and with both hands on the wheel.