Today March 20th is not only the first day of spring but it's also National Live Happy Day. With spring a symbol of new growth in our gardens and trees, a cleanup of our closets and homes why shouldn't it be a symbol of growth in ourselves. 

  

National Live Happy Day is really a day to remind you to put the negativity aside and replace it with positivity.

Quote from http://actsofhappiness.org/:

"Acts Of Happiness, It’s as simple as a hug. A kind word. Helping a neighbor. Holding a door.

Acts of Happiness are small things—with a big impact. They’re every day, thoughtful expressions that others do for us—and that we intentionally do for others.

So, come on! Make someone’s day—and yours—a little brighter."

At the salon we have a wall in the back room that has inspirational and positive quotes, these are important for us because it reminds us every day who we want to be and what we want to strive for.

So what are you going to do, not just today to bring happiness to yourself and to others!

 Again even the smallest of things can change someone’s day.

Talk about a chic rainy day look! We just love the trench paired with her low pony (you'll see our tip below on how to create this look from 3/14/14). Don't let the rain discourage you from looking your best. If you are looking for a quick way to cover up those locks than we recommend using a wide brim hat, pairing it with a jeans a cute oxford and a vest and what rainy day look isn't complete with a pair of Hunter rain boots all we have to say is FABBBB!

With spring upon us it means we can rid our closets of those large puffy coats that cover our cute outfits, the hats that flatten our hair and and the mittens that cover our fresh manicures. We become butterflies shedding our outer shells to reveal the beautiful things we all are.

 Then reality hits and we realize that the over sized coats cover our comfy clothes not cute outfits and who are we kidding, the hat hid all the growth we have been putting off from our last appointment and the gloves come in handy because we all know none of us have been having regular manicures. So spring is not only a time to clean the house but to clean yourself up.

 The question on everyone's mind is "where do we start"? So that's why we are here to help you in creating the perfect most polished spring and summer looks.

Lets start from the top and work our way down:




The trend on the runways this year that we all love is a low pony tail, it's one of those things that you can wear from the office, to that business luncheon and to the PTA.
Its a casual yet refined.

Our tip: is gently move the pony from left to right before securing at the nap, it'll loosen to create the soft frame without losing the shape. 

Another runway favorite of ours is loose waves.
The loose wave is a timeless look that really flatters mostly everyone! You can wear it short or long and its a great look for cocktails at the Top Of The East or a casual lunch with your best girlfriends!

Our Tip: Keep waves random and tousled for a carefree feel, if you pair this look with an ombre, it  give your locks so much depth! 

For these very casual elegant looks we suggest going light on the makeup! Mascara and lips are any easy application that are great for anyone on the go! A natural/ nude lip color can go a long way and will enhance what you already have, if you want to go bold, a great red lip stain will be sure to make you pop! Again keeping the eyes very subtle with a great mascara will give you that runway look!

Now to the nails! A manicure is one of the most easy ways to change your look up. It doesn't take much time and you are sure to wow with a great color! This season the look is white, a white nail will draw slight attention but wears well with anything. If you are looking to get into a color, navy blue! It wears well and looks great with jeans and a leather jacket or a floor length gown for that charity event you have coming up!  These helpful hints are here to get you ready for this coming spring.

The mind of a great artist

As an artist in the hair industry every head of hair is a canvas. Our minds tend to yearn to remold shape and bring brilliant dimensions of color to most heads of hair.

As time goes on the craving for an inner understanding of how hair grows enters our minds. The hair bulb is the source of how hair will look visually. That is why, with a clear understanding, many of us recommend intense nutrients for your scalp. The more someone focuses on keeping a healthy scalp their planted hair bulbs will thrive in a well-balanced environment. Everyone should treat their scalp and then treat their hair separately.

My clients who use a prescriptive regimen of scalp nutrients (scalp oils) and treat their hair with additional weekly treatments (think intense hydrating Shea butter) have thicker, shinier, healthier hair.

If you have not been introduced and need information on how to go about improving the quality of your hair then find an artist or a salon that focuses on how to achieve this for you.

- Team Ferricchia

Let's Talk Hair Loss

Is hair loss a reoccurring thought floating around in your head day after day?

Hereditary Female Hair Loss Patterns

There are a myriad of causes besides hereditary factors that affect hair growth.  Fact is, it happens to more of us than you think! So now that you’re thinking about it let’s talk causes, solutions and prevention.

Men and women are both affected by hereditary and temporary hair loss.  Stress, cancer treatments, pregnancy, thyroid issues, and some medications are just some of the causes of temporary hair loss. High levels of oil and collagen can tighten around the hair bulb reducing nutrition and circulation. There are options out there besides hair implants or just accepting your fate.

Complexe 5 enhances the effectiveness of treatments up to 10 times!

Rene Furterer hair care products provide two treatment plans based on the type of hair loss. Both treatment systems start with cleansing the scalp with Complexe 5, which increases microcirculation as well as nourishes the scalp.  Everyone should use this regardless of their situation as a healthy scalp equals healthy hair.

Both permanent and temporary hair loss clients will find Rene Furterer Forticea shampoo strengthens the hair bulb and helps to hold the hair on to the scalp while continuing to stimulate microcirculation and delivering essential nutrition to the hair bulb.

Triphasic should be used twice a week for one month then once per week

Triphasic VHT treatment is formulated for those with hereditary (progressive) hair loss. It works against the three factors responsible for thinning hair by increasing microcirculation, regulating oil production, and preventing the tightening of collagen.

RF 80 should be used once per week for a three month period.  

For those with temporary hair loss, RF 80 is the answer. RF 80 improves the hair’s structure by stimulating cell renewal and production, increasing circulation, delivering increased nutrition, and promoting keratin formation. 

These products are best used according to the manufactures instruction and all our stylist are highly trained to recommend which system will work best for you!

- Team Ferricchia

At ferricchia we love looking great, but what we love more is all things that are healthy and safe for our bodies! This is why we provide true plant based hair care products – but, what about your nails…?

Our nail care system is free of formaldehyde, phthalate, and nitrocellulose (say goodbye to yellow stained nails, oh yeah!) 

It's certainly okay to paint your nails yellow....

... but don't stain them yellow!

We use a non-toxic, non-yellowing, hypoallergenic nail polish system that dries in only five minutes, how nice is that!?! And it’s great for young kids too!

You're never too young for some pampering!

Get a manicure and ferricchia and hide your nails in shame no more! 

- Team Ferricchia

End of Summer Hair

That’s right, it’s the end of summer, and that means it’s time to indulge your locks with a reviving treatment. Autumn is a great time to start a hair regiment sure to carry you through the long cold winter months. Start now, with a hair care prescription and your hair will be sure to make it through to a healthy spring!

Our first recommendation is to start with a shampoo geared towards cleansing and repairing your hair. We love Rene Furterer’s Intense Nourishing Karite Shampoo for its rich but gentle cleansing power that nourishes and revives damaged hair and scalp. 

Sensitive scalp? Try Rene's Astera!

Complexe 5

Speaking of your scalp, a healthy scalp means healthy hair and now is no time to neglect those precious hair bulbs! Complexe 5 Regenerating Plant Extract provides a deep scalp cleanse and stimulates micro-circulation.

Next, we have to talk conditioner, one that really works – not something you rinse out after less than a minute! Think a luxurious herbal blend of Carthamus (Safflower) oil, Vitamin B5, Rosemary, and Bergamot packed into a gentle but hydro-nutritive Cartham mask. Squeeze out any excess moisture then let your hair drink up this nutritious delight for two to five minutes.

Last, but most certainly not the least important step, is a serum. A leave-in treatment designed to provide intense nutrition throughout the day, we can’t live without Rene Furterer’s Karite No Rinse Repairing Serum. Rich in shea oil, treating your hair for a minimum of twice a week will do wonders for your locks!  

Trust us, these basic steps will result in thicker, shinier, faster growing hair. By spring time your hair will be the topic (and envy) of all your friends conversations!

- Team Ferricchia