Stylist Nicole Smith Joins HIP Salon

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HIP Salon is proud to announce that Nicole Smith has joined the Hair Innovation Professionals stylists team.

Nicole has more than 30 years of experience cutting and styling hair. She comes to us from Arte Salon.

“I love talking to clients and getting to know their lifestyle so I can help them create a style that’s right for them,” she said.

She specializes in precision scissor cutting, blow drying, perms, and Keratin treatments.

Make an appointment with Nicole for a new cut or a blowout (her superpower).

Her schedule is Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays 12-8 p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 847-882-4474 for an appointment.

Models Wanted!

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HIP is calling all models – male and female – to participate as models in our continuing education classes.

The best part: you’ll receive hair services for free or at deep discounts, depending on the program.

Every Monday our HIP team comes together while the salon is closed to try out new trends and keep our skills fresh.

We “play” with new precision cutting and styling techniques as well as colour processes and specialty treatments. 

Classes vary weekly. 

Call our front desk at 847.882.4474 for more information or to reserve a seat.

 

 

coloring grey gray hair

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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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Lashes That Never Run

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eyelash extensions

 

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Lashes that Never Run

BY JEANINE 
EYELASH EXTENSION TECHNICIAN

When it comes to your summer makeup, you don’t want raccoon eyes.

Is there a better way to escape the mascara drama? Xtreme
Lashes® Eyelash Extensions is the answer.

And you can get these thick, long, dark
lashes at HIP Salon.

Eyelash extensions create the appearance of a brighter, more open and rested eye, thereby creating a more youthful and rejuvenated look.

Xtreme Eyelash Extensions will give you the appearance of having put significant effort into your eye makeup so you can say goodbye to the application of mascara.

Without having to use mascara your
summer will be a breeze. You will look
and feel gorgeous from the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep.

Plus, you’ll makeup application time will be dramatically cut — meaning more time to enjoy the warm sun as well as outside activities.

Most people choose Xtreme Lashes
Eyelash Extensions to lengthen their natural lashes while others want their lashes to look fuller.

Those with naturally light-colored lashes choose to have eyelash extensions to darken their
existing lashes.

Eyelash extensions look and feel completely real. The overall effect is added curl, thickness and length, opening up the eye for added definition.

They are flexible and move with your natural lashes. With routine touch-ups every two to four weeks,

it is almost impossible to tell that you are wearing the extensions. You will not feel the addition of the extensions to your lashes, and they will not
cause your natural lashes to fall out ahead of their natural cycle as other enhancement methods can.

Meet with one of our eyelash extension technicians to learn more about Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions and make the
move to creating longer, thicker, more
beautiful-looking eyelashes.

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Earn HIP Loyalty Points

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Earn HIP Loyalty Points

Get a HIP Loyalty Card to spend at HIP Salon!

We are rewarding our loyal HIP product fans by giving 10% back on the products you purchase.

Here’s how it works:

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.

Ask the Front Desk about our HIP Loyalty Points Program.

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HIP Turns 16

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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.

 

 

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