Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
MY CLIENTS BUSINESS
HAIR ley-Davidson…hardly!
ANTONIO…
I wanted to inform you of my client’s bike rental and storage business. Chris Miles is not only a great friend of mine, but also an incredible mentor. I visited Jupiter’s NYC Motorcycle Rentals website and simply had to share this information with you – because I knew you bikers would appreciate it.
“This isn't just a motorcycle business to me; it’s my attempt to help bring about the change in ourselves we all seek – that feeling of one with the world. Traveling helps me do that – motorcycling brings me closer to the heart of nature both within myself and I find with others.”
Jupiter’s NYC Motorcycle Rental
119 8th Street
Suite 100
Brooklyn, New York 11215
718 788 2585
Friday, October 16, 2009
FOR THE WOMAN IN HER 50's
Recently, a new client and I were discussing her hair and the options available to her for a new style. She was unsure about what she wanted, but did not hesitate to tell me what her friends thought. One comment in particular that I found noteworthy was that as a mature woman her hair should be shorter. Instantly, I knew I had to write about this. I’ve heard it so many times and frankly, I think it is incorrect.
Does that mean that once you pass the age of 50 you should cut your hair short?
Does that mean that only younger women can have long hair?
It’s almost as though women hit 50 and a siren sounds alerting us to scalp them all. BAD IDEA!
Remember, the decision to have long or short hair should be inspired by the shape of your face and hair coloration (for the very grey ladies). Your style and occupation can also serve as factors when making such a decision. As we mature, we cannot help avoiding the changes in our skin. If the hair is too long and heavy, it can create heaviness in a woman’s features. Naturally, this depends on the woman.
So the lesson is – no matter the length, the idea is to create lift, lift and more lift!
This is how we tear the short hair myth apart. A great haircut – no matter the length – can make all the difference in the world. It will give a woman the softness and sexiness she still feels and deserves in her best years. Long hair can be softened with angles and layers in all the right places to enhance one’s natural beauty. And short hair can enhance texture and works best with the face and head shape.
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF…
1. The change in texture because of graying hair.
Because of this, attention must be paid to the technique used in achieving the right look.
2. Thinning of the hair line.
Most men and women experience this. The right approach with layering, product use and styling can help both long and short hair.
3. The change in a woman’s facial features.
As a woman matures, the focus on her features almost dictates her cut creating lift, softness or strength where necessary.
4. Tools that should be used.
For women who have never had a razor used on their hair, this may be the time. The coarseness of grey hair can be blended well if a razor is used correctly.
Ladies, I’m with you on embracing beauty all around. My clients know that I’m not shy to say whether or not a cut is age-appropriate, be it too young or way too mature.
I wish you all the best in your Golden Years!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HAIR BY ANTONIO
When I look at someone I think of the mood I want to create..
HAIR - ANTONIO GONZALES
PHOTOGRAPHY- JUSTIN-JULIUS SANTOS
http://www.jjsantos.com/
MAKEUP- TIMOTHY HARVEY
timothy.harvey1@gmail.com
STYLIST- CHRISTOPHER GONZALES
gochristo@gmail.com
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
CELLOPHANE – ITS NOT JUST FOR GIFT BASKETS ANYMORE
READER…
Hi Antonio! You have a great blog. I found your site when I did a Google for “red hair care tips”. I saw that you mentioned Sebastian Cellophanes and would like some information on how I could purchase this product myself. I am a natural redhead that is unfortunately fading to a dull auburn with age.
I always end up disappointed with the results of professional color and the resulting roots. I would love to just try and revive my natural, formerly lovely color with these sheer color shine treatments. I feel Cellophanes will be the way to go for me.
I think if I was able to get my hands on some Cellophanes product, I might be able to bring it in to a local hairdresser and have her apply it. I hate living in Panama City Beach (Redneck Riviera) as we have very few truly talented stylists like you.
I was wondering your opinion on what I should choose as far as tone. I am trying to avoid coloring my hair for as long as possible to get some more health back into my hair.
ANTONIO…
Thanks so much for writing. You sound like a great candidate for Sebastian Cellophanes. The only challenge is that it’s normally only sold to professionals (as far as I know). Also, it’s heat activated so you’ll need a hooded hair dryer in order to apply a constant flow of heat to your hair for 20 minutes.
Do you have one?
When choosing a color be aware that all reds have different tones. Some are copper/orange reds and others are violet or blue/reds. I’ve added two photographs to illustrate the difference between two of my redheaded clients.
The long hair is a copper/red
And the bob cut is more of a blue/red
(at least when I did them they were; I hope the computer image is accurate). Okay, here is a formula from Cellophanes that may help. Keep in mind that I cannot actually see your color so I’m working from the images you sent.
The great thing about this color is that if it’s a little off, it fades with no residue and you are back where you started from. However, I know this will brighten things up for sure!!! You’ll need to get three different colors from Sebastian Cellophanes – red/red, gold/red and clear.
Tell the stylist to shampoo, towel dry well and apply the color as close to your scalp as possible. Child…it stains so they need to wear gloves and not get it on your skin. After applying the color, wrap it with a plastic wrap and sit underneath a hot dryer for 20 minutes. Then, take off the plastic and allow to cool for five minutes. Rinse well!
Let’s start off with a safe formula – ¾ oz. Clear, ¼ oz. gold/red and a squirt of red/red.
Again, this is a safe formula as the clear will help dilute the reds. If it’s not red enough when it dries, let me know. In any case, your hair will be very shiny. And remember that the more you shampoo, the faster it will fade.
Let me know how it works.
READER…
Hi Antonio. You helped me out last month with my Cellophanes question. I just wanted to share my awesome results with you. I decided that I could handle doing the treatment on my own. I purchased a thermal spa cap (works GREAT and very convenient), a mixing bowl and some brushes and went for it.
I used ¾ oz. gold/red, ¼ oz. red/red and clear mix. The color turned out beautiful! What I loved was that it actually gave a great amount of coverage over the older color I was unhappy with. You can barely see a line of demarcation from the old color and my untreated healthy roots.
I have a couple white hairs that grow in and the color even blended those away.
The thing that I am most impressed with though is the silkiness, health and shine of my hair. I was able to get my hair to look like that with just a warm blow dry and a regular rounded rubber tip brush. I didn’t even have to use a round brush or flat iron. In Florida, that is an accomplishment.
ANTONIO
Thank you and I am so happy I could help. I wish you beautiful shiny hair!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Hi Antonio! You have a great blog. I found your site when I did a Google for “red hair care tips”. I saw that you mentioned Sebastian Cellophanes and would like some information on how I could purchase this product myself. I am a natural redhead that is unfortunately fading to a dull auburn with age.
I always end up disappointed with the results of professional color and the resulting roots. I would love to just try and revive my natural, formerly lovely color with these sheer color shine treatments. I feel Cellophanes will be the way to go for me.
I think if I was able to get my hands on some Cellophanes product, I might be able to bring it in to a local hairdresser and have her apply it. I hate living in Panama City Beach (Redneck Riviera) as we have very few truly talented stylists like you.
I was wondering your opinion on what I should choose as far as tone. I am trying to avoid coloring my hair for as long as possible to get some more health back into my hair.
ANTONIO…
Thanks so much for writing. You sound like a great candidate for Sebastian Cellophanes. The only challenge is that it’s normally only sold to professionals (as far as I know). Also, it’s heat activated so you’ll need a hooded hair dryer in order to apply a constant flow of heat to your hair for 20 minutes.
Do you have one?
When choosing a color be aware that all reds have different tones. Some are copper/orange reds and others are violet or blue/reds. I’ve added two photographs to illustrate the difference between two of my redheaded clients.
The long hair is a copper/red
And the bob cut is more of a blue/red
(at least when I did them they were; I hope the computer image is accurate). Okay, here is a formula from Cellophanes that may help. Keep in mind that I cannot actually see your color so I’m working from the images you sent.
The great thing about this color is that if it’s a little off, it fades with no residue and you are back where you started from. However, I know this will brighten things up for sure!!! You’ll need to get three different colors from Sebastian Cellophanes – red/red, gold/red and clear.
Tell the stylist to shampoo, towel dry well and apply the color as close to your scalp as possible. Child…it stains so they need to wear gloves and not get it on your skin. After applying the color, wrap it with a plastic wrap and sit underneath a hot dryer for 20 minutes. Then, take off the plastic and allow to cool for five minutes. Rinse well!
Let’s start off with a safe formula – ¾ oz. Clear, ¼ oz. gold/red and a squirt of red/red.
Again, this is a safe formula as the clear will help dilute the reds. If it’s not red enough when it dries, let me know. In any case, your hair will be very shiny. And remember that the more you shampoo, the faster it will fade.
Let me know how it works.
READER…
Hi Antonio. You helped me out last month with my Cellophanes question. I just wanted to share my awesome results with you. I decided that I could handle doing the treatment on my own. I purchased a thermal spa cap (works GREAT and very convenient), a mixing bowl and some brushes and went for it.
I used ¾ oz. gold/red, ¼ oz. red/red and clear mix. The color turned out beautiful! What I loved was that it actually gave a great amount of coverage over the older color I was unhappy with. You can barely see a line of demarcation from the old color and my untreated healthy roots.
I have a couple white hairs that grow in and the color even blended those away.
The thing that I am most impressed with though is the silkiness, health and shine of my hair. I was able to get my hair to look like that with just a warm blow dry and a regular rounded rubber tip brush. I didn’t even have to use a round brush or flat iron. In Florida, that is an accomplishment.
ANTONIO
Thank you and I am so happy I could help. I wish you beautiful shiny hair!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Cellophane – It’s Not Just for Gift Baskets Anymore
READER…
Hi Antonio! You have a great blog. I found your site when I did a Google for “red hair care tips”. I saw that you mentioned Sebastian Cellophanes and would like some information on how I could purchase this product myself. I am a natural redhead that is unfortunately fading to a dull auburn with age.
I always end up disappointed with the results of professional color and the resulting roots. I would love to just try and revive my natural, formerly lovely color with these sheer color shine treatments. I feel Cellophanes will be the way to go for me.
I think if I was able to get my hands on some Cellophanes product, I might be able to bring it in to a local hairdresser and have her apply it. I hate living in Panama City Beach (Redneck Riviera) as we have very few truly talented stylists like you.
I was wondering your opinion on what I should choose as far as tone. I am trying to avoid coloring my hair for as long as possible to get some more health back into my hair.
ANTONIO…
Thanks so much for writing. You sound like a great candidate for Sebastian Cellophanes. The only challenge is that it’s normally only sold to professionals (as far as I know). Also, it’s heat activated so you’ll need a hooded hair dryer in order to apply a constant flow of heat to your hair for 20 minutes.
Do you have one?
When choosing a color be aware that all reds have different tones. Some are copper/orange reds and others are violet or blue/reds. I’ve added two photographs to illustrate the difference between two of my redheaded clients.
The long hair is a copper/red and the bob cut is more of a blue/red (at least when I did them they were; I hope the computer image is accurate). Okay, here is a formula from Cellophanes that may help. Keep in mind that I cannot actually see your color so I’m working from the images you sent.
The great thing about this color is that if it’s a little off, it fades with no residue and you are back where you started from. However, I know this will brighten things up for sure!!! You’ll need to get three different colors from Sebastian Cellophanes – red/red, gold/red and clear.
Tell the stylist to shampoo, towel dry well and apply the color as close to your scalp as possible. Child…it stains so they need to wear gloves and not get it on your skin. After applying the color, wrap it with a plastic wrap and sit underneath a hot dryer for 20 minutes. Then, take off the plastic and allow to cool for five minutes. Rinse well!
Let’s start off with a safe formula – ¾ oz. Clear, ¼ oz. gold/red and a squirt of red/red.
Again, this is a safe formula as the clear will help dilute the reds. If it’s not red enough when it dries, let me know. In any case, your hair will be very shiny. And remember that the more you shampoo, the faster it will fade.
Let me know how it works.
READER…
Hi Antonio. You helped me out last month with my Cellophanes question. I just wanted to share my awesome results with you. I decided that I could handle doing the treatment on my own. I purchased a thermal spa cap (works GREAT and very convenient), a mixing bowl and some brushes and went for it.
I used ¾ oz. gold/red, ¼ oz. red/red and clear mix. The color turned out beautiful! What I loved was that it actually gave a great amount of coverage over the older color I was unhappy with. You can barely see a line of demarcation from the old color and my untreated healthy roots.
I have a couple white hairs that grow in and the color even blended those away.
The thing that I am most impressed with though is the silkiness, health and shine of my hair. I was able to get my hair to look like that with just a warm blow dry and a regular rounded rubber tip brush. I didn’t even have to use a round brush or flat iron. In Florida, that is an accomplishment.
READER…
Hi Antonio! You have a great blog. I found your site when I did a Google for “red hair care tips”. I saw that you mentioned Sebastian Cellophanes and would like some information on how I could purchase this product myself. I am a natural redhead that is unfortunately fading to a dull auburn with age.
I always end up disappointed with the results of professional color and the resulting roots. I would love to just try and revive my natural, formerly lovely color with these sheer color shine treatments. I feel Cellophanes will be the way to go for me.
I think if I was able to get my hands on some Cellophanes product, I might be able to bring it in to a local hairdresser and have her apply it. I hate living in Panama City Beach (Redneck Riviera) as we have very few truly talented stylists like you.
I was wondering your opinion on what I should choose as far as tone. I am trying to avoid coloring my hair for as long as possible to get some more health back into my hair.
ANTONIO…
Thanks so much for writing. You sound like a great candidate for Sebastian Cellophanes. The only challenge is that it’s normally only sold to professionals (as far as I know). Also, it’s heat activated so you’ll need a hooded hair dryer in order to apply a constant flow of heat to your hair for 20 minutes.
Do you have one?
When choosing a color be aware that all reds have different tones. Some are copper/orange reds and others are violet or blue/reds. I’ve added two photographs to illustrate the difference between two of my redheaded clients.
The long hair is a copper/red and the bob cut is more of a blue/red (at least when I did them they were; I hope the computer image is accurate). Okay, here is a formula from Cellophanes that may help. Keep in mind that I cannot actually see your color so I’m working from the images you sent.
The great thing about this color is that if it’s a little off, it fades with no residue and you are back where you started from. However, I know this will brighten things up for sure!!! You’ll need to get three different colors from Sebastian Cellophanes – red/red, gold/red and clear.
Tell the stylist to shampoo, towel dry well and apply the color as close to your scalp as possible. Child…it stains so they need to wear gloves and not get it on your skin. After applying the color, wrap it with a plastic wrap and sit underneath a hot dryer for 20 minutes. Then, take off the plastic and allow to cool for five minutes. Rinse well!
Let’s start off with a safe formula – ¾ oz. Clear, ¼ oz. gold/red and a squirt of red/red.
Again, this is a safe formula as the clear will help dilute the reds. If it’s not red enough when it dries, let me know. In any case, your hair will be very shiny. And remember that the more you shampoo, the faster it will fade.
Let me know how it works.
READER…
Hi Antonio. You helped me out last month with my Cellophanes question. I just wanted to share my awesome results with you. I decided that I could handle doing the treatment on my own. I purchased a thermal spa cap (works GREAT and very convenient), a mixing bowl and some brushes and went for it.
I used ¾ oz. gold/red, ¼ oz. red/red and clear mix. The color turned out beautiful! What I loved was that it actually gave a great amount of coverage over the older color I was unhappy with. You can barely see a line of demarcation from the old color and my untreated healthy roots.
I have a couple white hairs that grow in and the color even blended those away.
The thing that I am most impressed with though is the silkiness, health and shine of my hair. I was able to get my hair to look like that with just a warm blow dry and a regular rounded rubber tip brush. I didn’t even have to use a round brush or flat iron. In Florida, that is an accomplishment.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
MY CLIENT THE ARTIST
I’ll be attending my client’s opening this Friday and thought I’d share her art and the experience with you.
Tricia Wright was born and raised in England, later moving from London to New York in 1999. She oversees a full-time studio on the Hudson River and regularly showcases her work in solo and group exhibitions throughout New York and on the West Coast.
Tricia’s work explores aspects of the home and domestic environment. She approaches her subject from both a feminist position and also from a broader, gender-neutral base that explores our complex relationship to this enclosed world.
You can find her work in public, corporate and private collections in the UK and US. These include, but are not limited to The Hove Museum and Art Gallery (UK), White and Case LLP, Alliance Bernstein and the American Embassy.
Tricia Wright
Kenjiro Kitade
"DOUBLE-DUPLEX"
October 9 - November 7, 2009
Opening Reception, Friday - October 9, 6-9 pm
HPGRP Gallery New York
32-36 Little West 12th St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10014
212 727 7030
www.hpgrpgallery.com
Tricia Wright was born and raised in England, later moving from London to New York in 1999. She oversees a full-time studio on the Hudson River and regularly showcases her work in solo and group exhibitions throughout New York and on the West Coast.
Tricia’s work explores aspects of the home and domestic environment. She approaches her subject from both a feminist position and also from a broader, gender-neutral base that explores our complex relationship to this enclosed world.
You can find her work in public, corporate and private collections in the UK and US. These include, but are not limited to The Hove Museum and Art Gallery (UK), White and Case LLP, Alliance Bernstein and the American Embassy.
Tricia Wright
Kenjiro Kitade
"DOUBLE-DUPLEX"
October 9 - November 7, 2009
Opening Reception, Friday - October 9, 6-9 pm
HPGRP Gallery New York
32-36 Little West 12th St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10014
212 727 7030
www.hpgrpgallery.com
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
HISTORY OF THE COMB OVER
I love this article so much that I have to post it again!!
THE HISTORY OF THE COMB-OVER
Most of you may not know the real history of the comb-over -- yes, there is such a thing. We spend so much time avoiding the comb-over lovers that we neglect the fact that all styles (even bad ones) were born and. After much research, I am here to educate you:
The word comb-over comes from the French word cuovere, meaning to cover with a veil. This hair style can actually be traced back to 1774 and Alexander XVI of France, who was known for his keen sense of style, which brought him oodles of attention from all (even French poodles) and he was known for his creative ways with a wig. My research also revealed that he was most of all a trend-setter -- you better believe it, honey, Madonna was not the first to set a trend.
One day, Alexander (I feel as if he is a personal friend) decided to create a new trend, and for this he will be remembered forever. Picture this: FRANCE, Versailles, 1773. It was a warm, sweaty summer morning, and after doing his usual morning chores, which included fluffing his favorite wigs, Alexander had a vision. He saw a world free of those heavy, suffocating wigs, which most of the time had the smell of old, wet unmentionables. Knowing that it would be the most difficult of his trends to start, he brought the idea first to his closest friend, Aspirer Chapeau, who created and maintained all of his wigs. Aspirer at first was taken back by the absurd request of the king, because not only was it an embarrassment to be seen without one’s great hair, but it was a mark of the upper crust to have tresses from – and as big as -- the heavens. A.C. ( feel as if I know him so well) listened to his king rant about how freeing it would be to have one’s own hair liberated. There was only one problem. The king was badly balding and also refused to have a single hair cut. But A.C. had a plan. He confided in his friend, the famous architect Etienne-Louis Boullee, who constructed some of the masterpieces of Paris. After endless drawings and live models, the two conspirators came up with a design, and – pouf -- the COMB-OVER was born.
A.C. started flipping and fluffing Alexander’s few strands of hair with such speed and talent (limp wrists come in handy) and presented a masterpiece of Le Cuovere. Alexander was thrilled to bits and decided to wear his new do to the grand ball that evening. Well, as the story goes,as soon as he stepped in to the club, he was quickly stoned to death and that was that.
So the next time you see a comb-over, just appreciate the history and limp wrists that went in to creating a trend that has and will survive the test of time.
This is clearly all made up just for fun, what the heck!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
THE HISTORY OF THE COMB-OVER
Most of you may not know the real history of the comb-over -- yes, there is such a thing. We spend so much time avoiding the comb-over lovers that we neglect the fact that all styles (even bad ones) were born and. After much research, I am here to educate you:
The word comb-over comes from the French word cuovere, meaning to cover with a veil. This hair style can actually be traced back to 1774 and Alexander XVI of France, who was known for his keen sense of style, which brought him oodles of attention from all (even French poodles) and he was known for his creative ways with a wig. My research also revealed that he was most of all a trend-setter -- you better believe it, honey, Madonna was not the first to set a trend.
One day, Alexander (I feel as if he is a personal friend) decided to create a new trend, and for this he will be remembered forever. Picture this: FRANCE, Versailles, 1773. It was a warm, sweaty summer morning, and after doing his usual morning chores, which included fluffing his favorite wigs, Alexander had a vision. He saw a world free of those heavy, suffocating wigs, which most of the time had the smell of old, wet unmentionables. Knowing that it would be the most difficult of his trends to start, he brought the idea first to his closest friend, Aspirer Chapeau, who created and maintained all of his wigs. Aspirer at first was taken back by the absurd request of the king, because not only was it an embarrassment to be seen without one’s great hair, but it was a mark of the upper crust to have tresses from – and as big as -- the heavens. A.C. ( feel as if I know him so well) listened to his king rant about how freeing it would be to have one’s own hair liberated. There was only one problem. The king was badly balding and also refused to have a single hair cut. But A.C. had a plan. He confided in his friend, the famous architect Etienne-Louis Boullee, who constructed some of the masterpieces of Paris. After endless drawings and live models, the two conspirators came up with a design, and – pouf -- the COMB-OVER was born.
A.C. started flipping and fluffing Alexander’s few strands of hair with such speed and talent (limp wrists come in handy) and presented a masterpiece of Le Cuovere. Alexander was thrilled to bits and decided to wear his new do to the grand ball that evening. Well, as the story goes,as soon as he stepped in to the club, he was quickly stoned to death and that was that.
So the next time you see a comb-over, just appreciate the history and limp wrists that went in to creating a trend that has and will survive the test of time.
This is clearly all made up just for fun, what the heck!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
FALL COLOR TIPS FOR THE NEW YORK BLOND
Now is a time when we consider changing our hair color as the season changes. This is usually the time we tend to go a little darker. Be it low lights, darker shades of blond or back to natural, we all feel the need to add some richness to our summer blond. As we already know with fall and winter our skin tones begin to fade and being too blond can leave you looking a little washed out. If you are blond and wish to be a bit richer, why not be creative with your color?
rather than simply settling for low lights here are some tips to get you on the right track. I like looking at the hair from the back first, then the sides and the front last. I am able to get a complete view of my canvas this way. The head is round, so when we look in the mirror we only see a small piece of the pie. Keep this in mind as you are brainstorming about your color transition.
This a great time to apply some different shades of depth to your hair than normal. Consider having richer tones in the back then gradually place some deeper blond pieces through the front that are of a Cognac or medium golden blond tone. Another option would be to create depth by working with what you have at the back after a couple of months of not having your color done. This can be done by keeping the entire lower back of the hair at a soft light brown. This method allows the contrast of the depth in color to bring the focus to the top of the head. Then when you are comfortable you can gradually include more dark pieces through the back and front hair line (Not too dark that it looks fake or like you are training in beauty school and finally discovered hair color! Believe me, I remember my days).
I haven't forgotten about my brunettes! If you are a brunette it's a great idea to foil or paint a darker color rather than color the entire head. This gives dimension and still leaves you with that summer sparkle. Also try to experiment with shades of brown, and please DO NOT be afraid of warmth!! I have converted many women that were afraid of warmth. It does not have to be that WARM = Red!
Enjoy my darlings!!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Saturday, October 3, 2009
MY CLIENTS BUSINESS
My client recently invited me to Brooklyn to an event at her store. I loved the clothes so much that I want to share it with my readers. I am looking forward to enjoy some of their great clothing I will be sporting this winter.
Welcome to Epaulet..
http://www.epauletshop.com
Welcome to Epaulet..
http://www.epauletshop.com
Friday, October 2, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GANDHI!!
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Mohandas Gandhi
Thursday, October 1, 2009
HAIR COLOR FOR MEN
This is a topic that I get a lot of questions about so I could never write enough about it.
The reasons men enjoy their grays:
1) For the younger guys, it gives them the confidence in a work place where they may be considered young.
2) Some feel it gives that distinguish look for the ladies ;)
3) 50% of the men I work with, honestly, don't even care.
4) 10% care but pretend not to because of that bad memory of uncle Harry as a child with orange hair.
The reasons men don't enjoy the grays:
1) They may actually need to look younger in a competitive work place.
2) Some men are not blessed with great skin and age faster than others, a little color helps.
3) The texture can drastically change a gray blend with demi-permanent color. It can help calm the coarseness.
4) There are men that experience premature gray hair and the fight is too exhausting.
Mistakes made in Men's hair coloring:
1) Some men don't even know that they have a safe option to color
2) Colors are too red.
When working on men's hair the idea is to stay away from the warm tones and go with more neutral or Ashy tones. Its more masculine.
3) The hair color is way too dark.
Guys, if you are in your sixties chances are you have at least one strand of gray hair—like, hello!
4) Using permanent hair color.
This is the #1 mistake. Permanent hair color is way too harsh and covers too well. It is called gray blending not gray disappearing!
5) Leaving out the sideburns.
Okay please don't walk around with white sideburns and the rest of your hair is jet black, unless you are on the set of the Sopranos.
6) Bad highlights.
(this is a whole other article!)
Tips on getting great hair color
1) Do your research on a good colorist, then when you find one have a consultation. Take a photo from a Men's magazine.
2) Wearing your hair a little longer is worth it, this hides the roots a little and you don't keep having the color cut off every 4 weeks.
3) Finding a hairstylist that can offer more that 3 techniques to blending grays.
4) Leave drugstore hair color for the ladies, they seem to have better luck.
5) Maybe it is just meant to be… embrace it!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
The reasons men enjoy their grays:
1) For the younger guys, it gives them the confidence in a work place where they may be considered young.
2) Some feel it gives that distinguish look for the ladies ;)
3) 50% of the men I work with, honestly, don't even care.
4) 10% care but pretend not to because of that bad memory of uncle Harry as a child with orange hair.
The reasons men don't enjoy the grays:
1) They may actually need to look younger in a competitive work place.
2) Some men are not blessed with great skin and age faster than others, a little color helps.
3) The texture can drastically change a gray blend with demi-permanent color. It can help calm the coarseness.
4) There are men that experience premature gray hair and the fight is too exhausting.
Mistakes made in Men's hair coloring:
1) Some men don't even know that they have a safe option to color
2) Colors are too red.
When working on men's hair the idea is to stay away from the warm tones and go with more neutral or Ashy tones. Its more masculine.
3) The hair color is way too dark.
Guys, if you are in your sixties chances are you have at least one strand of gray hair—like, hello!
4) Using permanent hair color.
This is the #1 mistake. Permanent hair color is way too harsh and covers too well. It is called gray blending not gray disappearing!
5) Leaving out the sideburns.
Okay please don't walk around with white sideburns and the rest of your hair is jet black, unless you are on the set of the Sopranos.
6) Bad highlights.
(this is a whole other article!)
Tips on getting great hair color
1) Do your research on a good colorist, then when you find one have a consultation. Take a photo from a Men's magazine.
2) Wearing your hair a little longer is worth it, this hides the roots a little and you don't keep having the color cut off every 4 weeks.
3) Finding a hairstylist that can offer more that 3 techniques to blending grays.
4) Leave drugstore hair color for the ladies, they seem to have better luck.
5) Maybe it is just meant to be… embrace it!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
RED HAIR
After many requests from readers about Redheads, particularly my model, I’ve decided to share with you my inspiration for choosing the color. When choosing the right red formulas there are a few things that must be considered.
1) The client’s idea of red. Since we all see color so differently I utilize a color swatch book to help the client understand what Red she’s looking for. When you look at color swatches you quickly realize that there are violet reds, copper reds, golden reds and so on.
2) While choosing the reds we talk about two things: The client’s existing hair color and texture and their skin tone. There are the obvious rules when it comes to skin tone and hair color but they can be broken if the client insists. As with any hair color these two things are very important in helping decide the best formula.
3) The application is also an important step to pay attention to. This depends on if the client has any existing gray hair or previous hair color.
This model is a longtime friend and this was easily the most daring color we have done on her. I used Color Touch by Wella. I have been using this product for over 7 years and I still love it. Because we had colored her hair dark brown about 2 months before I used Wella blondor lightener with 10 volume and warm water to soften the color on her ends allowing the red to be noticeable. I applied the lightener 1 inch away from the scalp and all the way through the ends. I washed and towel dried.
Then I used the permanent color by Wella Koleston Perfect on her roots. Because of the Ammonia and peroxide in permanent colors I was able to get the shade I needed on the root area. Then I used Color Touch on her ends to match the root color.
Here comes the final step: I now apply a Cellophane color to match the tones in my existing color. So if I gave my client a copper red I will not use violet red Cellophane. Cellophane helps to enhance the red and add unspeakable shine. I have been using Cellophane's for over 10 years. I love it!
So, if you are ever interested in being a Redhead go for it, their is a Redhead dying to come out of most of us!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
1) The client’s idea of red. Since we all see color so differently I utilize a color swatch book to help the client understand what Red she’s looking for. When you look at color swatches you quickly realize that there are violet reds, copper reds, golden reds and so on.
2) While choosing the reds we talk about two things: The client’s existing hair color and texture and their skin tone. There are the obvious rules when it comes to skin tone and hair color but they can be broken if the client insists. As with any hair color these two things are very important in helping decide the best formula.
3) The application is also an important step to pay attention to. This depends on if the client has any existing gray hair or previous hair color.
This model is a longtime friend and this was easily the most daring color we have done on her. I used Color Touch by Wella. I have been using this product for over 7 years and I still love it. Because we had colored her hair dark brown about 2 months before I used Wella blondor lightener with 10 volume and warm water to soften the color on her ends allowing the red to be noticeable. I applied the lightener 1 inch away from the scalp and all the way through the ends. I washed and towel dried.
Then I used the permanent color by Wella Koleston Perfect on her roots. Because of the Ammonia and peroxide in permanent colors I was able to get the shade I needed on the root area. Then I used Color Touch on her ends to match the root color.
Here comes the final step: I now apply a Cellophane color to match the tones in my existing color. So if I gave my client a copper red I will not use violet red Cellophane. Cellophane helps to enhance the red and add unspeakable shine. I have been using Cellophane's for over 10 years. I love it!
So, if you are ever interested in being a Redhead go for it, their is a Redhead dying to come out of most of us!
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
TEMPTU MAKEUP
I am so excited to tell you about my clients company, its called
Temptu! What or who is Temptu?
Temptu is a leader in professional makeup applications, formulas and
innovations dedicated to providing the beauty industry with the
highest quality cosmetics. Temptu’s extensive range of products is
sold in more than 50 countries and territories around the world.
Founded in 1981 and now recognized as a leading authority in airbrush
makeup, Temptu works with chemists, engineers, and makeup
professionals in film, television and fashion to develop advanced
makeup formulas and technologies. Temptu products have been seen on
Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace, Vanessa Williams in Ugly Betty,
Nicole Kidman in The Stepford Wives, the cast of Desperate Housewives,
the on-air talent for CNN and Entertainment Tonight, and used behind
the scenes for Christian Dior, Diesel, Trovata, Italian Vogue, W and
Harper’s Bazaar. For more information, go to www.temptu.com.
Temptu to the Consumer
The Temptu Consumer makeup line is based around the revolutionary,
patent-pending Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System and makeup AIR pod — an
easy-to-use, at-home airbrush makeup system that utilizes a disposable
pod system. For the first time, consumers can achieve professional
quality, airbrush makeup results without the complexity and training
needed to operate a professional airbrush makeup system. The Temptu
makeup AIR pod delivers pro results with total ease – just pop it on
and pop it off. The airbrush makeup formulas are encapsulated in
pre-arranged makeup pods that contain foundation, blush and highlight
colors individually. Each Temptu AIR Pod contains 1 – 2 months of
makeup, is self-sealing, and enables the user to achieve the
equivalent of 4 brushes in one for applications ranging from
foundation to blush and beyond.
Temptu Retouch is a complementary product line that includes an
all-in-one, on-the-go, conventional brush with makeup – in foundation,
blush, and highlighter categories — to complement the airbrush makeup
application for touch-ups.
Temptu AIRbrush makeup and Retouch formulas are made of cosmetic-grade
silicone for long-wearing and flawless coverage, and feature
ingredients Ceramide 3, Olive Oil, Vitamin C, squalene and
marine-derivatives for all-day moisturizing and nourishment for the
skin. The Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System, AIR pods and Retouch will be
available online at www.sephora.com August 1, 2009 and in Sephora
nationwide September 15, 2009. The product retail price range is from
$35 - $225.
I wish you great shopping!
Temptu! What or who is Temptu?
Temptu is a leader in professional makeup applications, formulas and
innovations dedicated to providing the beauty industry with the
highest quality cosmetics. Temptu’s extensive range of products is
sold in more than 50 countries and territories around the world.
Founded in 1981 and now recognized as a leading authority in airbrush
makeup, Temptu works with chemists, engineers, and makeup
professionals in film, television and fashion to develop advanced
makeup formulas and technologies. Temptu products have been seen on
Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace, Vanessa Williams in Ugly Betty,
Nicole Kidman in The Stepford Wives, the cast of Desperate Housewives,
the on-air talent for CNN and Entertainment Tonight, and used behind
the scenes for Christian Dior, Diesel, Trovata, Italian Vogue, W and
Harper’s Bazaar. For more information, go to www.temptu.com.
Temptu to the Consumer
The Temptu Consumer makeup line is based around the revolutionary,
patent-pending Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System and makeup AIR pod — an
easy-to-use, at-home airbrush makeup system that utilizes a disposable
pod system. For the first time, consumers can achieve professional
quality, airbrush makeup results without the complexity and training
needed to operate a professional airbrush makeup system. The Temptu
makeup AIR pod delivers pro results with total ease – just pop it on
and pop it off. The airbrush makeup formulas are encapsulated in
pre-arranged makeup pods that contain foundation, blush and highlight
colors individually. Each Temptu AIR Pod contains 1 – 2 months of
makeup, is self-sealing, and enables the user to achieve the
equivalent of 4 brushes in one for applications ranging from
foundation to blush and beyond.
Temptu Retouch is a complementary product line that includes an
all-in-one, on-the-go, conventional brush with makeup – in foundation,
blush, and highlighter categories — to complement the airbrush makeup
application for touch-ups.
Temptu AIRbrush makeup and Retouch formulas are made of cosmetic-grade
silicone for long-wearing and flawless coverage, and feature
ingredients Ceramide 3, Olive Oil, Vitamin C, squalene and
marine-derivatives for all-day moisturizing and nourishment for the
skin. The Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System, AIR pods and Retouch will be
available online at www.sephora.com August 1, 2009 and in Sephora
nationwide September 15, 2009. The product retail price range is from
$35 - $225.
I wish you great shopping!
Friday, September 25, 2009
WHAT HAIR DRYER SHOULD I USE?
So get this my darlings, as you may know in the past year I have raved about two blow dryers and the outstanding way they perform. So one day while minding my own business I opened my closet of goodies (hair products) and guess who was staring at me? You guessed right, the two dryers that I wrote about. So as usual the hair dryers and I started to conversate (says Beyonce). They were tired of both being in my closet and wanted to come out (every boys dream). So I decided that the only way to freedom was to compete, a heated death match!
As you already know I'm not here to tell you the life history of these dryers using words like tourmaline and Nano, I'm here to tell you the truth without the fluff. Both dryers have the best features of most dryers today and they’re are very efficient.
After an obstacle course and some serious testing, here are my findings:
1) They are both light in weight so no need to do squats and push ups.
2) They both have nozzles that turn making it easy to work around the head.
3) They both promised all the latest in preventing over drying of your hair.
But there was one big difference…
The featherweight dryer dries hair very well and the shine really impressed me. Because it never gets too hot you can almost never smell burning hair. But it may require a little more elbow power due to the lower heat level.
The FHI also works well but I realized something that concerns me. It has two levels of heat. The first setting is hot enough to dry the hair well and add shine but the second heat level really hot, it's slap me in the face and call me Susie hot! Oooh child!
After working with these two dryers I made the decision that the featherweight is the better choice. I like this dryer because you can never make it too hot. Whereas the FHI works great BUT the super high heat level is just not necessary. It might feel like it’s drying your hair faster but in lazy hands it could be a problem. The problem is most women think the hotter the dryer the better is,WRONG! 70% of hair types should stay away from the very hot level in most dryers.
So there you have it. I hope you learned something today and stay tuned for the battle of the flatirons!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
As you already know I'm not here to tell you the life history of these dryers using words like tourmaline and Nano, I'm here to tell you the truth without the fluff. Both dryers have the best features of most dryers today and they’re are very efficient.
After an obstacle course and some serious testing, here are my findings:
1) They are both light in weight so no need to do squats and push ups.
2) They both have nozzles that turn making it easy to work around the head.
3) They both promised all the latest in preventing over drying of your hair.
But there was one big difference…
The featherweight dryer dries hair very well and the shine really impressed me. Because it never gets too hot you can almost never smell burning hair. But it may require a little more elbow power due to the lower heat level.
The FHI also works well but I realized something that concerns me. It has two levels of heat. The first setting is hot enough to dry the hair well and add shine but the second heat level really hot, it's slap me in the face and call me Susie hot! Oooh child!
After working with these two dryers I made the decision that the featherweight is the better choice. I like this dryer because you can never make it too hot. Whereas the FHI works great BUT the super high heat level is just not necessary. It might feel like it’s drying your hair faster but in lazy hands it could be a problem. The problem is most women think the hotter the dryer the better is,WRONG! 70% of hair types should stay away from the very hot level in most dryers.
So there you have it. I hope you learned something today and stay tuned for the battle of the flatirons!
AFG
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Thursday, September 24, 2009
IT BEGAN IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
TRINIDAD
The fact that my two hands can have such an impact on someone’s day or their life makes waking up in the morning all the more worth it.
My introduction to hair started when I met Anthony Medina. I was eighteen years old. Anthony is not only one of the greatest hairstylists that I have ever met but he is an incredible makeup artist and designer as well. You may ask, can one person have all this talent? Well, ladies and gentlemen, yes he can! I would sit and watch him make women feel like they were "reborn" with one hairstyle. He would tap into beauty that they never knew they had. I observed client after client leave "transformed” and I knew right then and there that I was born to be a hairstylist. I was just waiting to be discovered.
TOBAGO
The first time I left the island at age eighteen (was also my first time on a plane, too) was to visit the International Beauty Show at the Jacob Javitz center. Well, can I tell you, my jaw dropped! I could not believe my eyes. Anthony showed me the in and outs of the fashion & hair industries with the help of his close childhood friend and WORLD RENOWNED stylist, Freddie Lieba.(If you are anyone important in the world of photography, fashion and/or Hollywood, you’ve most likely been blessed with Freddie’s Trinidadian born talent.) After the Beauty Show whirlwind I was whisked off to the Bronx to meet another Trinidadian born master hairstylist who created many of his own techniques on hair extensions, Clem Lu Yat.
Nearly two decades ago, I was given the gift of knowing that I could make it in NYC. I could not have done it without these three men planting the seeds, which allowed me to have the never-ending passion to "do hair.”
Thanks my fellow Trinis.
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
The fact that my two hands can have such an impact on someone’s day or their life makes waking up in the morning all the more worth it.
My introduction to hair started when I met Anthony Medina. I was eighteen years old. Anthony is not only one of the greatest hairstylists that I have ever met but he is an incredible makeup artist and designer as well. You may ask, can one person have all this talent? Well, ladies and gentlemen, yes he can! I would sit and watch him make women feel like they were "reborn" with one hairstyle. He would tap into beauty that they never knew they had. I observed client after client leave "transformed” and I knew right then and there that I was born to be a hairstylist. I was just waiting to be discovered.
TOBAGO
The first time I left the island at age eighteen (was also my first time on a plane, too) was to visit the International Beauty Show at the Jacob Javitz center. Well, can I tell you, my jaw dropped! I could not believe my eyes. Anthony showed me the in and outs of the fashion & hair industries with the help of his close childhood friend and WORLD RENOWNED stylist, Freddie Lieba.(If you are anyone important in the world of photography, fashion and/or Hollywood, you’ve most likely been blessed with Freddie’s Trinidadian born talent.) After the Beauty Show whirlwind I was whisked off to the Bronx to meet another Trinidadian born master hairstylist who created many of his own techniques on hair extensions, Clem Lu Yat.
Nearly two decades ago, I was given the gift of knowing that I could make it in NYC. I could not have done it without these three men planting the seeds, which allowed me to have the never-ending passion to "do hair.”
Thanks my fellow Trinis.
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
SHORT HAIR CUT IN NEW YORK
Scenario:
You got one of those fierce short cuts and worked it from Spring to Summer. Then you woke up after a long run with your fierceness looked in the mirror and you're over it. Your thoughts are, "I guess it’s time to grow my hair.” Not having gone through this experience before you are convinced that your hairdresser will just wave his magic wand and all will be well…
Sugar, you have a process ahead of you and it takes a skilled stylist to gently maneuver you through the changes of hair length while still maintaining a sexy style. The idea is not to make your in-between length hair look like your Great Aunt Esmeralda after the beauty Parlor.
It is important to know that different hair textures present different hair challenges during that in-between stage when growing your hair out. Hair are some tips to help.
1) If you have fine straight hair it’s important for your stylist to properly select the tools they use. There are times when the razor will work but after several cuts it stops, making hair weak or flat. At some point during this transition you may benefit from a scissor cut and dry cutting. The idea is to keep blending the straight ends, giving the hair some versatility.
2) The hair around the face should be the main focus in terms of maintaining a style. This pulls the attention away from the sides and length, giving you something to work with.
3) Products will be your best friends during these turbulent times, allowing you to have manageability and versatility.
4) If your hair is annoying you while growing it out stay away from tiny butterfly clips. In fact, stay away from them altogether…forever. I really think that a mean alien invented those things as a cruel joke against the human race.
5) For thick hair, a light trim with a razor will allow you to get past the initial introduction to growing out your short cut. It will soften edges giving flexibility and control.
6) Stay away from thinning shears! It is not always the safest way to remove bulk. It creates shorter hair within the hair and it can all work against you.
Working with the shape of the face is very important. When the hair hits the in-between stage you maybe tempted to cut it all off again so consult with your stylist before moving forward. Its not always fun but the results will bring you a smile.
Copyright © 2009 Antonio Gonzales, All Rights Reserved
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