CHI - Spring 2009 - (Page 6) LETTER FROM YOUR HAIRDRESSER YOU’vE TRiMMEd YOUR food budget, your fashion budget and your fun budget. Now you’re probably eyeing your beauty budget. We feel your pain, and we are just as anxious as you are to help you get the most from your money and still look as gorgeous as always. And don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to do so, without resorting to homemade concoctions or DIY services. Here are seven ways to get more for your beauty dollar right here in the salon: • Invest in the very best hair cut you can afford. You can definitely make do with last year’s fashions—especially if they’re quality, classic items. But your hair grows constantly and a great cut will ensure that every day is a good hair day. We understand balance, weight and proportion—all relating to your hair type and texture, and we can give you the shape that will make you look like a million bucks, day in and day out. • Professional color is a wise investment. While you might be tempted to go with the lessexpensive, do-it-at-home type of color that you find in the drugstore, it could end up costing you more money in the end. Lots can go wrong if you’re inexperienced or if you apply the color incorrectly. Ditto if you purchase the wrong shade or type of color. The upshot? You find yourself in the salon anyway, paying extra for expensive corrective color procedures! So why take the risk? After a thorough consultation, we will be able to create the most beautiful color for your hair and for your budget! • Consider a new, low-maintenance hue. If you alter your hair color more than two or three shades beyond your natural shade, consider returning to something closer to what grows naturally. You can still enhance your hue and cover your gray, but your roots will not be as evident making it easier to stretch your touch-ups. • Not everyone is willing to let their gray grow out, but if you are, don’t do it alone. Gray strands can appear dingy or yellow; we know how to keep it looking toned and crisp. • Bangs, layers and highlights are your best friends. Tousled pieces hide regrowth, so you won’t need touch-ups as often. And there’s a bonus: A choppy cut with long bangs and bold, sunny streaks is an immediate de-ager! Let us customize some of these details for you. • Ask us to recommend the best professional products. We know what works for your hair, so we eliminate all of the guesswork. That means you won’t waste your money on products that you use once and toss to the back of the closet. Another reason to use salon-specific products? The quality is higher, so you use less with each application and they last longer. What’s more, they help your color last longer, too. • A professional manicure and pedicure will save money (and your sanity) in the long run. As with hair care products, salon-quality nail care products last longer and look better. While expensive luxuries might be on hold, this is one pampering “treat” that remains affordable. Relax and enjoy every delicious second! n Learn more about Farouk Systems’ beauty experts and products at www.farouk.com. Volume V, Issue 18 http://www.farouk.com
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