Hair Design: Silk Trends

Fashion Styling: Simone Williams http://www.simonewilliams.co.uk

Photography: John Merritt http://www.johnmerrittphotography.com

Also check out Silk Trends work featured in last month’s HairStyles Only magazine :-).

Hey guys it’s Simone here bringing you the latest news in hair dos and don’ts. This month at Silk Trends we’re selected Mizani’s D’Tangle Leave-in Conditioner as Silk Trends Product of the Month which is one that we are absolutely loving in salon.

The stylists here love using this as part of their blowdry routines and clients are appreciating the results also.   So, what separates this leave-in conditioner from others on the market, I hear you ask.

Firstly, we all know Mizani is a much loved and much trusted brand for Afro and Mix Textured hair types, and invest a lot of money and research into the products and ingredients to ensure they meet the extra delicate needs of Afro and mixtured hair types.  Secondly, unlike most consumer hair products, Mizani D’Tangle is lightweight and leaves your hair feeling silky, soft and sumptuous without that dreadful weighed down feeling.

Problems with frizz? This is the product for you! Just spritz on damp hair and blow dry smooth. If your hair is feeling dry and unloved this fabulous product will help treat thirsty hair that’s crying out for some much needed attention.

Our stylists love the diversity of this product because it can be used as a blow dry lotion or as just a simple leave-in milk for hair that feels extra dry and coarse. What’s also great about this product is that it’s herbal infused which helps strengthen hair and puts up that barrier we all need against split ends. Goodness knows we need all the help we can get with the affect this wintery weather is having on our hair.

Here’s Mizani’s advice:

Benefits:

• * Detangles, smoothes and conditions all hair types for a pleasant combing and detangling experience.
• * Helps protect against mechanical aggressors and heat-styling stress during blow drying.
• * Allows greater manageability, gentle detangling and effortless tangle release.
• * Use as haircutting prep on damp hair
• * To protect hair from heat and add supple-looking shine, use prior to blow drying or roller setting
• * Use as a first step to create a foundation for all other styling products

Usage:

• * Hold bottle 6 -12 inches from hair.
• * Spray evenly on wet or dry hair.
• * So versatile, it can also be used as a working spray during heat styling Just mist it on and comb through to detangle, tame and treat.
• * Can be layered with other MIZANI styling products for a healthy-looking shine.

TIP: D’Tangle can be used to refresh curls on a daily basis.  Lightly mist onto clean damp hair and comb through before blowdrying.

After adopting the Mizani range at Silk Trends over 4 years ago, we generally can’t get enough of their products, but we believe the D’Tangle Leave-in Conditioner is by far one of the best Leave-in Conditioner products on the market.

So, my suggestion is pick yours up at Silk Trends today.

Silk Trends photo from our recent Hair Collection used in the January issue of Hairstyles Only magazine .

Hair Design: Silk Trends Hair Design Team

Fashion Styling: Simone Williams http://www.simonewilliams.co.uk

Photography: John Merritt http://www.johnmerrittphotography.com

Check out Silk Trends work featured in the February issue of Hair magazine.

We use this product for our salon services, and we have had rave review from everybody who agrees that this is an amazing product range. It’s easy to see why Mizani have won the Your Hair Award 2012 for the Best Afro Shampoo and Best Afro Conditioner. This product is fabulous if your hair has been dried out due to chemical services as it puts a fantastic amount of moisture back into the hair. Brilliant if you have a sensitive scalp and need that gentle touch that we all crave. The shampoo is great for cleansing the hair, leaving it smelling and feeling light and fresh with no build up, while the conditioner rinses out easily and leaves no greasy residue, leaves hair soft, shiny and moisturized.

The great thing about this product is it can also be used as a deep conditioning treatment, just in case your tresses need that extra little bit of loving. Specially formulated for extremely dry and brittle hair, Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath is also suitable for all hair types, whether natural, relaxed or colour-treated and its advanced formula contains silk proteins and milk of almond extract which work to seal and refine the hair’s surface, whilst penetrating the shaft with intense moisture to leave it soft, smooth and more manageable.

As stated before, Mizani make products for all hair types but this is the one that we all at Silk Trends are loving at the moment and it seems our clients are loving it too.  So, why not transform your hair and pick up your very own Mizani Moisturfusion system at Silk Trends today? They are literally flying off the shelves’

When Tamara came to us, she gave us a pre warning telling us that almost every other hairdresser that she had been to had run away from her hair as it was so unruly and difficult to tame. Tamara also told us that she has to dedicate a whole day just to wash her locks and by the end of the process she’s too tired to bother with treatments, let alone anything else so she ends up scrunching her hair back up into a ball until the next time she decides to tackle the challenge.

Now, our salon director Ingrid lives by the motto that no hair shall ever defeat her and defeat her it did not!

Here’s how our very own Ingrid conquered the what was once thought to be the impossible;

After partaking in a luxurious of Mizani Moisturfusion Milk Bath shampoo and conditioner, D’Tangle leave in conditioner by Mizani and Silken Seal by KeraCare were worked through Tamara’s hair evenly. The hair was then sectioned into four different sections and blow-dried using a dryer with a comb attachment to help bring the hair into a straighter stature. By bringing the hair into a straighter structure this would make it easier to straighten sleekly when it came to the pressing process.

Tamara’s hair was then sectioned again and pressed with wide ceramic Wet 2 Straight hair straighteners by Remington.  Mizani’s heat protector Gloss Veil was then applied. This product protects the hair as well as giving great shine while also helping the style to stay in place for last longer. After the pressing process was completed Ingrid then gave Tamaras hair a final boost and a healthy shine by spritzing KeraCare Gloss Sheen for the final look.

We recently caught up with Tamara who tells us that a week later the style is still in place and looks perfect. To help keep your style in place like Tamara’s, we recommend that you wrap your style at night with a silk bonnet to keep the shape and body.

We love a good transformation story here at Silk Trends and we hope you guys do too.

Now, when it comes to hair we all want those beautiful shiny locks and here at Silk Trends we strive to help you maintain a great style at affordable prices.

I’m going to be reviewing 3 gift ideas this week for the party season. So, if you’re stuck for gift ideas stay tuned!

One will be a ‘Steal’ which is a nice little low price stocking filler. The next will be a ‘Treat’, which will be a bit more luxurious, and then finally the ‘Super Treat’ which will be the most cost effective gift idea in the review.

Now… Let’s get started shall we?

First up we have our ‘Steal’ which is the Mizani Shimmer Reflects Gel RRP £12.85 though you can bag yourself a bargain right now with 25% off this fantastic product

This is hot, hot, hot for this party season and a great little stocking filler. Plus for a limited period get 25% off this fantastic product (so you pay just £9.50 :-)).  While giving medium hold and creating amazing textures, this gel also shimmers in the hair. Us ladies know how to make an entrance and this fabulous product will subtly make your hair shimmer and give that touch of class we all love. Formulated with gold mica minerals, you know that you’re doing no damage to those beautiful tresses.

Next up we have our ‘Treat’, which would be the Mizani H2O Intense Strengthening Night-Time Treatment. RRP £13.55

If dry hair is your mood killer then this product is for you! (Or if you know someone that has dry hair and you want to drop a hint, this is the one!) This luxuriousness formula created by Mizani smells great and leaves the hair noticeably softer and healthier once used.  Just use the treatment 2 to 3 times a week when wrapping your hair before bed and see the results. This is one of our best sellers, and our girls at the salon love this product because it promotes strong, healthy hair, puts shedding at bay and is so easy to use, you simply wrap and sleep! It’s as easy as that!

And finally we have our ‘Super Treat’ which is our very own Silk Trends Gift Vouchers starting from £10 upwards.

If that special lady in your life has always wanted a Brazilian Blowout (Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment) and has never had the spare cash to get it done, if mum deserves a special treat by just getting a treatment and cut, if your best friend has always wanted to start rocking a weave or braids for the new year, or you just want to treat your own good self then why not splash out on some Silk Trends vouchers? What could be better than waking up Christmas morning to a pretty card and the gift of beautiful hair? These vouchers are valid on any service in salon which includes weaving, braiding, treatments, relaxers and more.

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO TREAT YOURSELF FOR FREE, WHILE TREATING YOUR LOVED ONES – ONE DAY ONLY – Friday 23rd December 2011
Fancy treating yourself for FREE, while Christmas Shopping for your friends/loved ones? Well this week you’ll have to chance to do just that. That’s right, for ONE DAY ONLY… buy a £50 Christmas gift voucher for a friend/loved one, and get a £30 bonus gift voucher ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Click here to check out the details for more information

So there we go people, 3 fantastic gift ideas for this Christmas. Why not pick yours up today at Silk Trends!

This week we’re talking about hair products, and I want to tell to you all about two amazing new Mizani hair products for mixed raced hair, afro hair and curly hair that recently arrived at Silk Trends (yes, the creme de’ la creme of hair products). 

The first up is the Mizani Supreme Oil which is an amazing multi-use product. Now, I’ve been reading all the reviews online about this bottle of genius, as well as talking to our clientele, and I have to say I’m impressed by all the rave reviews that I’ve heard about this product.

If you want a product that promotes slick, shiny hair then this product is the one for you!  This is a fantastic product if you suffer from dry, brittle, thick or course unmanageable tresses. 

This will leave your hair feeling light and non greasy with no fuss. This little piece of genius contains no silicone or minerals which means that there is nothing false going into those beautiful locks of yours. 

Made with 8, Yes 8!, all natural oils including sesame, jojoba, avocado, apricot, olive fruit, sunflower and argan , so you know that you’re getting that natural goodness.  Light enough to use on all hair types and all you need is a few drops before drying A little goes a long way and as a result you will not be sorry for letting this little bottle take up room in your bathroom cupboard.

If you want luxuriousness hair that feels nourished and moisturized without the over moisturized greasy feel then Mizani Supreme Oil is the product that you’ve been looking for. Think it sounds too good to be true? Well, let me tell you it’s not. And with a £20 price tag it’s a tiny price to pay for great looking tresses, and a hair product that lasts a long time.

Now moving on to the Mizani Iron Curl which I see our stylists using frequently in and around the salon. Now you can have that salon finish at home. Our salon director Ingrid swear by this product. So if you want a product that leaves your hair shiny, with hold, yet is manageable then this is for you. Iron Curl is the latest innovation from Mizani and it does exactly what it says on the pack.  

A product that works like a gel and a wax, curls the hair and keeps the hair in place without the greasy mess. I strongly urge you all to try Mizani Iron Curl.

Look out for more product reviews in my next post. Why not sign up as a Silk Trends V.I.P. member and you will be the first to hear about all our exclusive offers, new products and the latest salon news

Do you have mixed race hair? Struggling with dry, dull and unruly hair, and spending too much time battling with it?

We have a wide range of hair products for mixed race hair to help you tackle all types of hair problems:

Mixed race hair that is very coarse, extremely dry and brittle – The Moisturfusion Ultra Hydrating SystemSystem – Moisturfusion Milk Bath and Moisturfusion Silk Cream Conditioner.

Mixed race hair that is wavy curls, but can get frizzy and unruly at times – Matrix Sleek Look System – consists of Matrix Sleek Look Shampoo and Conditioner, Matrix Sleek Look Blow Dry Leave-In Cream, Matrix Sleek Look Iron Smoother.

Mixed race hair with tight frizzy natural curls, and you like to wear it straight and sleek, but suffer in humid environments, – Mizani Thermasmooth 4 step system – consists of Thermasmooth Shampoo and Conditioner, Thermasmooth Smooth Guard Serum and Thermasmooth Anti-humidity Spritz.

If you want to maintain a natural curl style use a moisturizing leave-in conditioner on a regular basis, such as Mizani D’tangle Moisturizing Leav-in Milk . This product has multiple uses – Add softness, helps detangle, delivers heat protection, helps control frizz.

We provide a wide variety of hair products for mixed race hair, and all hair types. See our products page.

Why not book in for a free hair consultation to discuss your hair care needs.

Call 0208 529 8000 now to book your consultation.

We’re celebrating, after months of hard work, the new www.silktrends.co.uk website was finally launched this month. You’ll find up to date information on all our products and services.

The Silk Trends News page www.silktrends.co.uk/news will keep you updated on the latest happenings at Silk Trends, and all our competition launches.

The Silk Trends Blog www.silktrends.co.uk/blog will keep you up to date with all the latest hair and beauty products, before and after makeover shots, plenty of hair tips and tricks, and the hottest hair trends of the moment. We would love to hear anything interesting from our clients. Dionne will be our resident blogging queen, so please email dionne@silktrends.co.uk with your comments, images, or news.

Many people do not realise that even the highest quality professional ceramic and tourmaline flat irons can have a damaging effect on your hair if used incorrectly or too frequently, or if your hair is not adequately protected. Heat damage to your hair is hard to repair, and most of the time you will have to cut your hair to get rid of the damage.

As you probably know, temporarily straightening your hair with a flat iron is done by applying heated plates to the length of your hair. The heat straightens your hair by breaking and then reforming the hydrogen bonds in the inside of your hair. When the right precautions are not taken, this can harm your hair’s outer protective layer causing weakness and breakage.

Using ceramic hair oils and heat protection products can protect your hair from the heat and replace the moisture that is lost through heat appliances. There are a range of quality products out there to meet your needs:

The ultimate in heat protection is the Mizani Thermasmooth (Smooth-Pressed Style). Thermasmooth is an exclusive thermal straightening system engineered to restore moisture and nourish hair. It provides weightless, long lasting results; Heat protection to nourish and strengthen hair; Flexible, humidity resistant, frizz-free style.

Thermasmooth Smooth Guard (smoothing serum) – leave-in thermal protecting serum that buffers against heat styling damage and eases the use of heat tools by providing extra glide, shielding and polishing your hair as you smooth. It’s perfect for Natural and colour treated hair, growing out a relaxer seamlessly or extending the time for longer between relaxer services. Best results when used as part of the four-step Thermasmooth regime (Thermasmooth Smooth-Pressed Style service also available at the salon).

If you’re in a hurry but still want that straight and shiny look, then Mizani Gloss Veil won’t disappoint you. Gloss Veil Shine Spray uses Mizani’s newest, silicone and preservative-free shine technology to build in shine without greasiness or weight. The weightless, non-greasy formula, developed especially for curly and multi-textured hair, permits a soft finish with a high-gloss sheen. As it moisturises, silkens and softens, it controls frizz and helps protect curly hair against environmental aggressors. Used with heat-styling tools, it delivers optimum shine every time.

If you have fine hair and long for a bit of fullness in your style Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat range may be the answer. Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume Protective Lotion creates weightless, natural body, shape and texture, whilst protecting against blow dry heat.

If you have a love affair with your ceramics straighteners there is intensive protection from Vavoom Gold Heat Iron-In Control/Volume Protective Mist Dry Mist, which adds control and shine and leaves a static free finish.

Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat range is designed with micronised gold and heat dispersion technology to distribute heat evenly. It helps to mend breakage and defend against damage during heat styling, while hair stays sexy, shiny and glamorous for longer. The range is used and endorsed by the hairdressing guru Errol Douglas, so you know it has to be good.

At Silk Trends are happy to bring you the best quality products at an affordable price. All products are now available at the Salon.

For more information call 0208 529 8000.

Thermasmooth (smooth-pressed style) is an exclusive thermal straightening system engineered to restore moisture and nourish hair. It provides weightless, long lasting results; Heat protection to nourish and strengthen hair; Flexible, humidity resistant, frizz-free style.

Thermasmooth is perfect for Natural and colour treated hair, growing out a relaxer seamlessly or extending the time for longer between relaxer services.

Due to its popularity Mizani are introducing the new Thermasmooth retail range, so you can maintain that smooth straight style for longer between salon visits.

Its a simple four step process:

Theramsmooth Shampoo – conditioning shampoo that thoroughly cleanses, detangles and nourishes your hair with coconut oil.

Thermasmooth Conditioner – softens and smoothes your hair for increased manageability and shine prior to thermal styling, preserves elasticity.

Thermasmooth Smooth Guard (smoothing serum) – leave-in thermal protecting serum that buffers against heat styling damage and eases the use of heat tools by providing extra glide, shielding and polishing your hair as you smooth.

Thermasmooth Shine Extend (anti-humidity spritz) – High-shine finishing spray that polishes and locks in shine, while shielding the hair to resist humidity and is formulated with an easy-comb, light holding power to retain style memory.

Thermasmooth retail range will be available at Silk Trends from 5th February.

To experience the ultimate in smooth-pressed style, call 0208 529 8000 to book a Thermasmooth appointment at the salon.

COCONUT SOUFFLE is a light moisturising cream with a whipped texture that releases a coco explosion fragrance. It leaves hair fresh, clean with a soft touchable shiny feel. Infused with natural oil blends of coconut oil and carmelina oils, it moisturises waves and curls from the inside out.

BUTTER RICH is an emollient with Shea and Cocoa Butters, humectants and protective Coconut Oil. It provides intense moisture, extreme softness and ultra nourishment for curly, coiled or highly textured curls that are extremely dry, damaged, porous or brittle. BUTTER RICH instantly revitalises, intensely softens and provides smoothness and shine for multi-textured hair.

This is truly a technological break-through for MIZANI – offering products made with natural butters and infused with natural blended oils without mineral oil or petroleum derived ingredients. These two creams are great moisturisers for natural textures, relaxed and colour treated hair.

These products are now available to purchase at Silk Trends. For a limited period only, buy two Mizani products and get a free Mizani Travel Purse, that’s great as a Christmas gift. Free gift is in limited supply, on a first come first serve basis.

The Mizani brand is part of the L’Oreal Profressional range. Mizani is a botanical-rich collection of hair care products created for use an afro and mixed textured hair. Each MIZANI formula is customised to suit the individual needs of each hair type so your hair is restored to its ultimate state of balance.

As well as providing Mizani hairdressing services we also provide a full range of Mizani retail hair products to help you maintain your look between salon visits.

Book your free hair consulation with our expert advisers for the best approach for your hair care. Call 0208 529 8000 for an appointment.