Just in time for spring!

Spring seems to be in full bloom and with summer making its way around the corner, 

lighter locks are starting to become more and more popular! 

Clients are parting ways with their darker hues in exchange for lighter ones and we couldn't be more excited! 

Whether it's heavily highlighted for a drastic look, subtle hightlights for a sun-kissed look or even ombre, 

here are different pictures of spring and summer inspired hair just for you!

 

Subtle highlights are perfect for those who want a natural look however the more highlights you get, the lighter look you will achieve over all.

Ombre highlights are perfect for those who like a low maintenance look! You can go longer in between touch ups and it actually looks better as it grows out! It can be as subtle or as drastic as you like and it's a great choice for the summer.

Highlights aren't only used for people with darker hair but it also is an option for those to accentuate their lighter hues. To the left, Reese opts for cooler tones while Sienna keeps it warmer. 

If you enjoy the effortless look of waves and loose curls, highlights contribute to the laid-back style. A slight bend in the hair only adds to the sun kissed dimension that highlights give. 

Sometimes people who have a bronzed glow or olive complexions are turned off by the idea of lighter hair colors. Whatever the reason, highlights do not discriminate! A caramel color is loved by many!



Whatever style, tone, or look you are trying to achieve, highlights look gorgeous on everyone! 
Bring on the warmer months by welcoming them with summer ready hair! 

Time sure flies when you're having fun!

             Happy 2nd Birthday Crimson Hair Studio!!!!

The last year has been even more exciting than the first...if that was even possible!  

Shortly after our last birthday Danielle George joined our team and was the perfect missing piece to our puzzle.  Our staff is now diverse and skilled in all aspects of hair and makeup and continue to work together to learn new techniques each day!  

Summer brought fun times at Franklin Square, which was our first photo shoot!!  

Carousels, mini golf, and beautiful models 

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Gorgeous artwork for our walls compliments of Heather Phillips!

Fall brought...

cooler weather, new trends, and SVEN!!!

If you haven't met her already, Sven is our fabulous Salon Coordinator, ready to answer all your questions, schedule your appointments, and book your weddings!  

She keeps us all organized and for that we are grateful everyday!!

Fall quickly passed us by and on came the Holidays!! 

A whirlwind as always but full of fun times with our clients and each other!!!

2013 is going to be our best year yet! 

Already nominated for the City Paper Readers' Choice Award, and 9 more months to go... 

Thanks for a great 2 years! 

We look forward to many, many more!!!

xoxoCrimson

The Bold & The Beautiful

Now that 2013 is in full swing, we'd like to give our attention to one of the beauty trends that we've been noticing more then ever!
The bold BOLD lip!

They've been featured in magazines, on television commercials and even billboards! Celebrities have been showing off the strong pout and they have also graced the run ways of almost every fashion show! So if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! It's so easy to wear and anyone can pull this particular look off!  Here are a few pictures for you to get a little inspiration from.

No matter what your style is or even your age, the bold lip is in high demand! Before you rush out to buy, there are a few things you should know before wearing this beauty trend yourself.

• Shimmer: This will provide a shine without drying your lips or teenage looking as frost. The coverage is light but works for most ladies. This is a great formula to get fuller, younger looking lips.

• Matte: Matte lasts the longest which also makes it the most drying. If the lips are chapped this should not be your go to formula! It's also not the best for mature skin. Matte lipstick works great for darker shades of lipstick only because they won’t smear like other formulas.
• Cream: Cream lipstick is definitely the most popular! It is much more moisturizing than matte so because of that it works best for most women. This is a great place for those who are lipstick rookies!
• Long-wearing: If you're looking for formula that is in it for the long haul, long-wearing lipstick is the best way to go. But proceed with caution only because it can be drying and remove with make up remover. Long-wearing lipstick is no joke.
• Frost: Frost has a metallic-like finish to it. This is perfect for younger girls and it is also good for layering lipstick.

Now that we settled that, next is shade. Often times people aren't sure what color would look best on that. We took the confusion out of that and we matched up skin tones to lipstick colors that we think would look best!

Fair: Light skin tones with cool undertones look flawless with a cool red, like a candy apple red. A bright pink like cotton candy or even a deep purple would look beautiful. 

Beige: This skin color with yellow undertones pairs well with a warm red, but can wear a cool red too. Like fair complexions, cotton candy pinky would look fantastic. You can also feel free to try a bright violet color. 

Olive: Warm reds look best on this skin color with green undertones, but as you can see, cool reds look pretty too. The coolness of pink and warmth of orange is a great duo on olive skin. It creates a coral color that is to die for. Fuschia is also stunning. You can also go in to uncharted territory with deep reds, plums, and even chocolates.

Dark: Cool reds are wearable but warm reds are gorgeous on this skin tone. Don't be afraid to try anything. The brighter the better! Bright purple looks like a dream on those with darker complexions. But just be cautious of dark shades such as chocolate.

Whatever your complexion, age, or style is, this trend is worth trying! Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot wear. These are all merely suggestions. Whatever formula or shade you pick, just rock it! Confidence is key with this look! Own it ;)

xoxo

Meg

BREAKING NEWS!!!

There are some new products coming from our friends at Bumble&Bumble and we couldn't be more excited! They are introducing an addition their already fabulous Thickening family and the first two to make their debut are the...

Bb. Thickening Full Form Mousse
&
Bb. Thickening Creme Contour

* The Bb. Thickening Full Form Mousse is a pillow like mousse that inflates hair whenever heat is added. It helps lift and sculpt the hair while providing a flexible hold as well.
All you have to do is shake the canister well and then dispense into the palm of your hand. Spread through your hair with your fingers. Try not to rub it between your palms too much! Work through your hair from roots to ends and then blow dry!
Easy as pie ;)
It's formulated to have extra density per puff and it contains shaping polymers to provide a strong grip which means it's better for round brush traction when blowing hair dry.
In addition, its' lightweight conditioners help keep hair soft and supple and it also supplies a natural shine and commercial like bounce.
The end result is full, beautiful hair without the crunch.
It's perfect for all hair types and textures especially fine and it's also suitable for those who have color treated locks.

* On to the Bb. Thickening Creme Contour is a fairly dense yet pliable creme that melts in your hands to become a lightweight and delicate paste to create hi-definiton styles.
This fragrant creme contains polymers which is used to hold, carnauba way, and seedcake extract which is added for dimension.
This blended trio formulate a balanced satin-like creme which evolves in to a sheer paste.
Also for all hair types and textures, it is used to add the finishing touches to your style. Just place a small amount into the palms of your hands and smooth through dry hair to define your masterpiece!

We cannot express enough how excited we are to add these products to our collection! Feel free to stop in and check it out!

BANG it out!

Whoever hasn't seen our First Lady's latest hair style is seriously missing out!
Regardless of your political party, her new 'do is turning heads everywhere!
With that being said, its time to talk about this hot trend that has been on the map for a while and shows no sign of cooling down.


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Here, Michelle is rocking her bangs with a cute bob!

Look at the difference a few snips of the shears can do for your style, face shape, and confidence!











This isn't a trend that just happened to spring up and plop itself on the map! There is a history of bangs that we found on a great website documenting it: http://mybestfriendshair.com that shows and explains the different BANGing styles that took place over the decades...

Louise Brooks helped define the 1930's with her sleek fringe and stellar bob!

Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page, and Connie Francis making their fringe more elegant then show stopping fashion trend.

During the '70's, bangs began being worn in several ways depending. 

Disco Diva's played them up in all sorts of ways.

In the '80's the hair was big, and the bangs were no exception! 

The higher the hair the closer you were to heaven ;)

The early 2000's were all about the teeny bopper's, frosted tips, and boy bands. 

Bangs were still very much involved in the hair trends, but side swept styles took the driver seat to the ever evolving fringe styles.

In the past year, bangs have been a staple in hair trends and are still in high demand. 

Side swept, blunt, piece-y, long, short, sleek, or even full, bangs are great for any one! 

It's a trend that is here to stay.

Here are a few pictures to show and prove that bangs are a hair trend that is here to stay.
It's up to you on how to rock them! ;)