With the holiday shopping season drawing to its end, most of us still have a few of our hard to buy for loved ones on our list. You know, these are the ones that have all of the gadgets known to man-kind; or, worse yet, those who don’t care for gadgets at all: the collectors who just don’t need another item added to their collection and cluttering up their world and those whom you just don’t understand their tastes.

What do you get these hard-to-buy-for people in your life? This year join Kriza Salon Studio City in enriching your loved ones’ lives with the gifts of style, relaxation and luxury! Kriza Salon Studio City has a host of last-minute gifts sure to please anyone on your list.

Gift Certificates from Kriza Salon Studio City

A gift certificate from Kriza Salon Studio City is the perfect answer to your last-minute shopping needs. Whether you’re giving your loved one the lavish salon or spa treatment that they’ve been craving or the freedom to explore a new luxury, our gift certificates are a perfect way to ensure that they’ll enjoy their gift!

Gift Sets from Kriza Salon Studio City

Our sumptuous spa sets include our natural, plant-based blends sure to leave skin soft and supple.  Our body sets are a fusion of relaxing and refreshing scents such as rosemary and mint with superior texture. There is a set for everyone whether you’re looking to soothe dry skin or exfoliate and renew.

If you’re loved one understands the value of exceptional quality hair products in creating a fabulous look, Kriza Salon Studio City offers an assortment of hair care gift sets tailored for their type of hair.  Whether their hair is color treated, curly or fine, we offer a gift sure to leave their hair luminous and manageable.
Don’t forget the men in your life!  Kriza Salon Studio City carries an assortment of skin, hair, grooming and spa sets designed for the unique needs of a man.  Our crisp, masculine scented sets are an indulgence your loved one is sure to enjoy.

To top it off, our gift sets come opulently wrapped in Nepalese hand-made and dyed gift paper. Please, visit our website to find the location closest to you today. We’ll help you check off the last of your Christmas list!

The 1950’s Clean-Shaven Look – Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks

No one can deny the amazing success of the Madmen series and the influence it’s had on fashion trends. At Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks we’ve experienced a marked increase in men seeking the well-tailored, clean-cut image reminiscent of the 50’s. After all, who can resist the essence of this era that gave birth to the suburb, dark, tailored suits, the “bob”, and pleated, knee length skirts?

This well-groomed trend has shown itself to be attractive to those longing for the simplicity and order of this bygone era.  What’s more, those choosing this image which signified conformity in its day, now express an image of revolt against the modern values of society.

The Unshaven Revolution – Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks

In stark contrast, the New York Times has recently acquainted its readers with the contradictory trend they’ve coined as the “whisker rebellion.” (see “Whisker Rebellion”) The New York time described pursuers of this latest movement seek freedom from unnecessary restriction; protesting against the rules of society in favor of the more wily values of the mountain man. However, as simplistic as this fashion trend may seem, you may want to consult the professionals at Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks to “pull-it-off” properly. After all, incorrectly executed, seekers of this look may appear more reminiscent of the typical couch potato than the Marlboro man!

In Part 1 of this article series, we discussed some important questions that your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist will ask when you consult with her about changing the color of your hair. At the end of that article, we made reference to two color categories that hair stylists use to determine which hair color(s) are going to look the best on you. These color categories have to do with the natural color of your skin tone, eyes, and hair, and are represented by the terms “cool” and “warm.” In this article, we’ll describe the “cool” and “warm” individual, discuss the best hair colors that look the best on you, and point out which colors you should avoid.

Kriza Salon Studio City’s Description of the “Cool” Individual

Skin tone

Cool skin tones range in color from pale, with pink or minimal undertones; to medium, with pink, golden, or minimal cheek color; to very dark brown. So-called true olive is also considered a “cool” skin tone.

Eye color

Cool individuals have eye colors in the following color range: black-brown; dark brown; dark blue, gray-blue; and hazel, with blue or white-gray flecks.

Hair color

Natural hair colors of the cool individual include blue-black, dark brown, medium ash blond, and golden blond.

The best “cool” hair colors

If your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist has determined that you have the skin tone, eye and hair color of a “cool” individual, she will recommend the following hair colors for you: blue-red hair shades, blue-black, ash browns, and blonds in shades ranging from mink to platinum. The hair colour your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist will steer you away from include such “warm” hair colors as gold, yellow, red, and bronze.

Kriza Salon Studio City’s Description of the “Warm” Individual

Skin tone

“Warm” individuals are identifiable by the following skin tones: pale, with gold or peach undertones; brown, with pink or gold undertones; freckled; and red or ruddy.

Eye color

Natural eye colors of the warm individual include golden brown; green; green-blue; turquoise; and hazel, with gold or brown flecks.

Hair color

Deep brown, with gold or red highlights; red; strawberry blond; gray-yellow; and golden blond are all hair colors that are found naturally in the “warm” individual.

The best “warm” hair colors

If you are a “warm” individual, then you’ll look best with hair in shades of dark, warm browns; chestnut or golden browns; or auburn. Your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist will recommend that you avoid cool hair colors that have a blue, violet, beige or ash base.

Kriza Salon Studio City Can Help If You Still Can’t Decide?

Your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist may need more input to determine your color type, for example, if you have skin problems such as rosacea or you have a strong tan. In cases like these, the colors in your wardrobe can help her determine whether you are a cool or warm individual. If you look good in greens, blues, and violets, then you are probably a cool type. Warm types look best in yellow, orange, and red.

An in-depth consultation with your Kriza Salon Studio City hair stylist is the best way to determine whether you are a “cool” or “warm” individual and, from there, the hair colors that will bring out your best features. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Aveda and Kriza Salon Studio City show how to create two different looks for you guys with short hair. Aveda’s Kurt Keuffner presents classic how-to styling tips and tricks for short hair. Learn how to create both formal and casual styles.

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Keuffner recommends using Aveda Men Pure-formance™ Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as the Pomade and Aroma Spray.

Here at Kriza Salon Studio City we also recommend the Aveda Men Pure-formance™ Shampoo and Conditioner as a way to get clean hair and soothe the scalp.

Aveda has this to say about both products: “Clinically proven to leave scalp feeling calmer, healthier, less irritated and less itchy. Works with Pure-formanceTM Conditioner to soothe and relieve scalp while cleansing, conditioning, moisturizing and adding shine to hair. After just two weeks:

• 72% experienced a reduction in oiliness and greasiness
• 65% experienced a reduction in scalp dryness and itchiness
• One of 7 groundbreaking products honored with Gold-level Cradle to Cradle certification.”

Visit Kriza Salon Studio City for your classic styles and Aveda products for men!

However, as many people are aware, eating the right foods can work along with Kriza Salon Valencia ‘s facials and Aveda skin products to get even better results. Take a look at this article from The Mayo Clinic for a list of foods you should be including in your diet:

Foods for healthy skin: Top picks

Question: What are the best foods for healthy skin?

Answer

from Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.

Research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited. Still, antioxidant-rich foods seem to have a protective effect for the skin. Consider these skin-friendly foods:

• Carrots, apricots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables`
• Blueberries
• Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
• Tomatoes
• Beans, peas and lentils
• Fish, especially salmon
• Nuts

On the flip side, some foods seem to be associated with skin damage. For example, some research suggests that a diet high in fat and carbohydrates promotes skin aging.

Remember, many of the best foods for healthy skin also promote good health overall. Rather than focusing on specific foods for healthy skin, concentrate on a healthy diet in general. Drink plenty of water. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Trade red meat for fish. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Include nuts, seeds and beans in your favorite meals. Opt for whole-grain breads and pasta. Limit sweets. Strive for variety as you’re making healthy choices.

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Creating and following a nutritional program that incorporates these suggestions can go a long way toward helping you look your best. Having sking that is healthy and vibrant from the inside is the best foundation that you can create to assure that your beauty regimen has the best results.

If you’re looking for more help in making your skin glow, check-out Kriza Salon Valencia’s comprehensive AVEDA skin care line and all natural nourishing makeup.  We offer solutions for all skin types and can help you maintain glowing skin even in extreme environments.  You can order them from our on-line store at Kriza Salon Valencia, or visit one of our our 5 locations!

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Men’s scalps can produce twice as much oil as women’s and dirt and dead cells can build up in the leftover sebum, so let’s use Aveda Men Pure-Formance shampoo and conditioner (aveailable at Kriza Salon Valencia) together to sooth the scalp and get clean, conditioned, healthy looking hair. They’re great for daily use.

Moisture content matters: if hair is too dry, it’s hard to apply styling products evenly, but if hair is too wet, it dilutes the products and compromises performance. It’s also important to choose the right styling product for you hair’s length, texture, pigment and your styling objective. Ask your Kriza Salon Valencia Aveda stylist for advice. To shape hair and add shine, use Aveda Men Pure-Formance Pomade, which gives firm, pliable hold and high-shine to the hair, for more formal finish that you can shape and reshape.

With concentrated Aveda products, a little goes a long way. Vigorously emulsify the pomade between your hands. Then massage it into the hair from roots to ends, starting in the back where the hair is thickest. If you have longer hair, you can brush the pomade through the hair to ensure even application. Just do not over-brush, or you’ll flatten the hair. Shape the hair with your hands until you get the look you want. If you want more shine, you can comb through the hair. You’ll end up with the high shine and hold of  traditional pomade, without the paraffin or petroleum base. Because the pomade is water-based, it’s must gentler on the scalp and it also washes out more easily.

To finish, use Aveda Men Pure-Formance aroma spray from Kriza Salon Valencia, with certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver, and lavender. You can mist it on, or spray a little onto the chest or forearms; wherever you prefer.

Prep, style, finish, with Aveda Men!

For more information, or personalized help in making the most of your haircut, make sure to make an appointment for a private consultation with one of Kriza Salon Valencia’s professional stylists!

Throughout the month of October Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks and other locations will be offering Aveda’s Special Edition Hand Relief Hand Lotion. For every 5 fluid ounce/150 ml tube of this specially designed pink lotion container purchased at Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks Aveda will donate four dollars to breast cancer research.

Each year it is estimated that over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; of these nearly 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year. Aveda and Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks have committed to supporting the cause of eliminating breast cancer through contributions to this worthy cause. Through the efforts of Aveda, Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks and our caring clients, we have contributed over $1.5 million dollars to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation since 2004.

In our commitment to support cancer research AND animal rights, Aveda and Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks are proud that our donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation support cruelty free research into the causes and cures of breast cancer.

Evelyn Lauder founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®  as an independent, non-profit funding groundbreaking medical research. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation contributes more than 88 percent of each dollar donated  to research and awareness programs.

Aveda’s Hand Relief is an incredibly moist hand lotion offering therapy that eases dry, chapped hands. It reduces signs of aging and relieves dry skin using  plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants, including vitamins A and E. Visit Kriza Salon Sherman Oaks or another location today to try this amazing lotion and support a cause that touches each and every one of us.

The AVEDA “My Style” iPhone app will include:

• Instant product recommendations
• Answers to beauty questions.
• Hairstyle gallery – Submit photos and search styles – Save your looks!
• Share looks with live chat for hairstylists and guests.
• Hair advisor – Hairstyle and regimen advice on the go.
• Videos – Product demonstrations, How-to styling and AVEDA behind the scenes.

Whether you’re looking for a new hairstyle, looking for tips on how to get the most out of your current style, or wondering which products are best suited for your hair, this app will put the answers at your fingertips.  And, even more exciting, you’ll be able to share it with your Kriza Salon Studio City stylist with the touch of a button!  It’s never been easier to share information and ideas with your Kriza Salon Studio City stylist so that you can get the most out of your style and beauty routine.

Kriza Salon Studio City is thrilled at the opportunity to move our guest experience into the 21^st century and be one of the first to utilize mobile technology as a resource and salon tool.  Be on the lookout for more information on this fantastic app next month!

With so many hair colors on the market today, choosing the right color for your hair is not a decision you want to have to make on your own. Your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist has the training and expertise to help you select the hair color that’s going to enhance your looks instead of detract from them.  However, we do want to give you some basic information on hair color selection so that you’ll be better prepared to discuss this important decision when you schedule your next appointment with us.

The purpose of the initial consultation with your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist is to gather information that will help her determine which hair color is going to be the best choice for you. Some information she already knows just by looking at you. There is still some information she needs that only you can provide; therefore, answering the following questions as honestly as you are able will help her recommend the best hair color for you.

Why do you want to change your hair color?

It may be that you simply want to cover the gray hair that is starting to show in your hair. On the other hand, you may only want to experiment with a color change by adding a few highlights to your natural hair color.  Or you may be looking for a total makeover and want to completely change the natural color of your hair. Being clear about why you want to change your hair color and to what extent will help your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist create the perfect look for you.

How much maintenance are you willing to commit to?

A basic rule of thumb that your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist will tell you is that the farther away from your natural hair color you go, the more time you’ll need to devote to maintaining it. In addition, an all-over color change will require more time to maintain than will the addition of highlights to your hair. Highlights can last as long as two to three months and won’t result in a drastic change in looks as they fade. An all-over color change, on the other hand, will probably need to be touched up every six to eight weeks. If you are unable or unwilling to devote this amount of time to maintaining an “all-over” color change, don’t be surprised if your Kriza Studio City salon stylist recommends highlights instead.

What kind of hair cut do you have or want?

If you want a new hair cut in addition to a new hair color, your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist will cut it BEFORE coloring it for the simple fact that your new hair color should compliment, and not detract from, the length of your hair. While shorter hair styles look great when the hair is light in color, and longer cuts look really fabulous when hair color is darker, this isn’t a hard and fast rule. Your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist will be able to recommend the right color for your hair cut.

What is the natural color of your skin, eyes, and hair?

Your answers to the first three questions represent personal information about your decision to change your hair color that your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist doesn’t want to make assumptions about. This final question, however, can best be answered by your Kriza Studio City salon hair stylist because it is based on her training, experience and expertise as a hair colorist. In Part 2 of this article series, we’ll discuss two categories that most people fall into that will determine the hair colors that are the right ones for you.

Call Kriza’s Studio City salon today and schedule your consultation:  (818) 506-1220.