PK SALON DELIVERS OUTSTANDING 'MOM MAKEOVER' FOR BOSTON PARENTS PAPER

Why My Mom Rocks Contest Winner’s PK Salon Makeover

PK SALON CONTINUES TO DELIVER OUTSTANDING DAY OF  BEAUTY  FOR  BOSTON PARENTS PAPER

Every year Boston Parents Paper selects a special mother for a makeover. This year Amy Lopez was selected for a day of beauty at www.pksalon.com  Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa in Woburn.
Amy’s compassion for her children is just one of the reasons why she was selected!
Check out the before and after of Amy’s makeover below. A special thank you to Boston Parents Paper for choosing us to give Amy a day of beauty and relaxation!

   

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My hair is oily at the roots, but dry at the ends and has no volume, what do I do?

"My hair is oily at the roots, but dry at the ends and has no volume. The more I style it, the drier the ends get, but the more I condition, the roots get oilier. Ideas?"   The first question I would ask is, how often do you shampoo your hair?  Generally the answer is the same, "every day", and this contributes to the problem. There are many articles about the danger of shampooing to frequent. Even Oily hair is affected by to frequent of shampooing. Yet, people with oily hair believe that the hair needs frequent shampooing. In all actuality, this increases oil in the scalp and strips the moisture from the ends of the hair leaving the hair dry, brittle and porous.   So how do you deal with this condition of eliminating or slowing down the oil on your scalp. Simple stop shampooing your hair. " Impossible ", you say.  lets examine the science behind the hair and what causes oil on the scalp. First, oil is created from the sebaceous gland that is connected to the hair follicles. The glands are located through out the areas of the body except the palm of the hand and the balls of your feet. Some people have an over active sebaceous gland. This will produce more oil on to the scalp and hair shaft.    The biggest impact that one could have in not producing more oil when shampooing, is to pat the scalp gently, not rub the scalp.  This will start to get you off the merry go round. Shampoo will remove any dirt or oil without rubbing. The ends can be gentle rubbed without damage.  Surprisingly, this simple step will change the amount oil on the scalp. However, to correct the dryness at the ends will require deep conditioners done daily and weekly.  This this part of your hair will take a much longer time to repair. Remain patient and vigilant to the deep conditioners and you will see the results. At Paul Kenneth Salon, we have great conditioners for daily, weekly and longer term. Stop by or call anytime to get the one that is best suited for your individual hair needs. (Spa MD Keratin Masque, Elixir 11, Daily Intense Conditioner, and many more)   paul kenneth salon, the leading color salon in greater Boston

How often should I shampoo my hair?...understanding the dangers of shampooing to often! by Paul Kenneth

DANGERS OF SHAMPPOOING TO OFTEN

There is a large believe that hair has to be shampooed every day. This is a huge misconception! Actually once or twice a week is more than sufficient. Even for those who are avid exercise enthusiast or people with oily hair. Remember the sun is the biggest cause of hair damage, then followed closely behind by too frequent shampooing. Customers are unaware of the cause and effect of every day shampooing.

Frequent shampooing strips' all the hair's natural oils along with removing its much needed moisture. When this happens the hair becomes porous,dry, brittle and dull. Each one of these conditions, interfere with all chemical procedures. Whether done at home ( which can be disastrous) or within the salon. The damage becomes extensive over time. When hair is wet it becomes extremely snarly and straw like feel when dry. This, then becomes challenging to comb through. adding more damage by breaking hair while combing or brushing. In the finish styling of your hair, it will look very frizzy, and dull. The coloring portion also becomes challenging. If not careful you'll get uneven deposit of color leaving a spotty look to the finished product. Hair can also go darker than desired along with quick fading of color.

These are also some of the more common problems that take place. That's why the client consultation is so important, one of our question will be: HOW OFTEN DO YOU SHAMPOO? By shampooing http://www.pksalon.com/store/shampoo.html#leader1 once or twice a week you start to eliminate the problems. Using professional products makes a huge difference. Since the most common ingredient in store bought shampoo is table salt. Salt make less expensive shampoo thicker and cost effective.

Frequent shampooing stimulates the sebaceous (oil) glands on the scalp. By over cleansing the scalp your body gets tricked into thinking its dry so the oil glands go into overdrive and produce excessive oil on the scalp. Now this is when the merry go round starts with over shampooing and excessively oily scalp and hair. Brushing your hair with a natural bristle brush is a fantastic way to help spread the oil down the hair strand. The hair that is away from the scalp (mid-legnth and ends) needs the oil and moisture to stay healthy and strong. If the scalp environment is not cleansed properly this is when further problems can occur such as dry flaky buildup and dandruff.

We are a strong proponent of conditioning treatments especially keratin treatments and deep treatments. You need to put back into the hair what we are taking out by shampooing and other stresses: mechanical or chemical. By doing moisture and reconstructive treatments www.pksalon.com you are only improving the hairs condition http://www.pksalon.com/store/shampoo.html#leader3  to a certain extent. Cutting your hair helps more than any other treatment. By snipping off damaged dry ends the hair will have more bounce, shine and style more easy. Once the damage is cut off you need to treat the hair gently so the damage and dryness does not come back to an extreme case.
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written by Paul Kenneth, Jackie Maniaci and Amy Roche
 

 

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Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa's TRENDSETTING BLONDE

Brighten up a lackluster silhouette and shade with an of-the-moment, spring-infused finish ---- with a right-now cut!

CUT: Define your fabulousness by allowing strands to fall into a precise, clean-cropped cut. “Short, hard lines leave long bangs to create texture,” explains the PK Design Team.

COLOR: A gloomy shade is given a fashion and color lift for the new season! “We double-processed the hair to a platinum blonde [shade] from the dull, light brown color,” says the team. The white-hot hue helps transition mane into warmer weather with its gentler, fresh appearance.

STYLE: Use a Denman brush to smooth and create shine in the hair while blow-drying. Make sure to use thermal protectant spray to protect your tresses from unwanted heat damage.

CHANGE UP Pump up the pastels with a soft hint of pink in the front of an otherwise platinum pixie. The sexy hue combined with wisping, frontward facing layers, adds movement to the cropped cut.




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FROM 'THE MASTER ARTISAN' PK'S CORNER PRESENTS, 'Spring Is Here...''

The signs of Spring are everywhere.   Daylight savings time is here.  Easter is a few weeks away. Guests are coming into the salon with hair that has barely survived the stresses of winter.  Dry, frizzy, split ends; scaly scalps from a season under winter hats.   Their color is as drab as the rainy spring skies.  This Spring salons across the country are rejuvenating their guests' hair and putting a spring in their bottom line with PK Keratin Treatments, Keratin Glazing and More.

 PK Keratin Treatments are proven to rejuvenate and revive even the most stressed-out heads of hair based on years of research and development in the study of hair texture management.  So spring into the Paul Kenneth Salon and enjoy.....

Single Process & Haircut only $60

with New Talent on Mondays & Wednesdays!

Introductory pricing for Glycolic Treatments,

our newest addition to the Spa Menu

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FROM 'THE MASTER ARTISAN' PK'S CORNER PRESENTS, 'The Making of Cover Page Models''

The Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa continue to deliver world class Cover Page Models. The Paul Kenneth Salon is one of the most published salons. Below are two of the most recent, behind the scenes with the Paul Kenneth Design Team, producing cover page models.

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FROM 'THE MASTER ARTISAN' PK'S CORNER PRESENTS, EASY-TO-DO WINTER HAIRSTYLES

From PK's Corner........................

Here is another easy-to-do hairstyle to keep your hair looking stylish, during those challenging blustery winter winds and snow gusts. Hats are a must during winter weather and hair has to look good both when the hat in on and especially when it comes off.  Wearing winter hats, no matter how fashionable, can make the hairstyle underneath less than perfect.  This PK easy-to-do hair style you can sport the latest hat trend and to keep your hairstyle looking good all while staying warm and fashionable this winter.

Wind Proof Bun or Braid - Great for the Fedora, Beret and Newsboy Cap Wearing a ballerina-esque bun at the nape is perfect combination with this tomboyish type Newsboy cap look or with a Fedora or Beret.  Both caps are supposed to be worn mid to low on the forehead and this tends to cover most of the entire forehead.  Wearing a ballerina bun pulls the hair back off the face opening to face up.  Part hair in the center or off to the side and smooth hair back into a low ponytail at the middle of the nape.  You could also opt to place the bun still low on the nape but off to the left or right side.  Use a hair smoothing boar bristle brush and a PK Pro light-holding hairspray www.pksalon.com that can be used both on wet or dry hair.  Smooth the PK Pro Ribbons www.pksalon.com to control hair and help add a bit of moisture and control.  

Using the PK Pro Morroccan Oil Shampoo & Conditioners - P.K. Salon!  to blow dry hair smooth for control but staying pliable hair.  Then hair can be tweaked a bit if needed where a hard stiffening product cannot be reworked easily.  Apply the PK Pro light hair spray to the ponytail and brush smooth.  Twist ponytail in one direction and wind around ponytail and secure with a few hair pins.  Put on your hat and you are ready to go.  For a alternate look, try forming a braid instead of a bun!  Check out Gwen Stephanie wearing this look and Diane Krueger wearing this trend with a braid instead of a bun.

No matter what hat or hair style you are wearing hair always looks less than perfect when the hair comes off.  It is often flatter and can often have static.  To be able to do a quick repair job on your style, carry a PK Pro mini spray-on, resin-free hair refresher.  

Get Your 'Freshlook' at The Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa

At The Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa, we understand the weather gets a bit quirky and colder this time of year and perhaps a specific bob would be a nice change. Paul Kenneth recommend suggests to work with the quirkiness, there are two kind of bobs that he sees as most fitting. He envisions something a bit free-spirited looking where the foundation is a bob and adds a bit of tousled touch with some nice non-overwhelming waves here and there which made it look interestingly youthful (worn by Jessica Alba in the first photo)

There is also another version of this length bob which has a much more mature look and feel but overall a very strong style.

(the opposite spectrum shown in the 2nd photo). The sleek look gives it a very couture feel and could be worn with a beautiful gown or form fitting jeans and look fabulous.

Paul kenneth recommends anyone of his well trained designers to create these two different 'Freshlooks' that will look great this time of year as the cold move in and clothing hues and colors will become darker.

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Fall is right around the corner which means everyone will start wearing darker attire and be bundled up.  A brand new hair tone is the quick fix you’ll need to stand out from the crowd and make your look more noticeable and stylish. Add a light touch to certain areas of your hair (like the image above -  portion of the bangs) with some latest color combo alternatives such as blonde, chocolate brown, or orange; these are the best shades to tint a few strands and it is a great way to attract immediate attention. I think this color paneling technique/idea is suitable for all types of hairs – but make sure to pick a hue that matches your hair color and skin tone!

Come see a Paul kenneth Professional to get your 'Rock Star' color 
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'Fall Fresh Look' with a Paul Kenneth Professional

In this case…YES! TO BOB! Keira Knightley is one of the few people that whatever hair she sports, she looks beautiful. Okay, Okay, perhaps that's a little bias. This photo was taken recently at the Chanel show in Paris during Fashion Week and the bob really fits her. It gives her the right amount of elegance, chic-ness, but at the same time stay a little edgy. Generally, as women get older, they would gradually cut their hair shorter and shorter because it would aid an illusion that’ll make them look “younger” (a lot would get bobs as an easy cut) – generally it is not true, and won’t fit for most people – but with Keira, and her new angled bob, it does! I think she looks so fresh with this new hairdo, totally renewed. It compliments her face structure and her blessed high cheekbones. Looking at this picture, makes many want a bob now, not all face structure are able to pull off a Keira, but if you know you can! Please do! very hot, good job Keira.

Come in and Get your 'Fresh Fall' Look with a Paul Kenneth Professional. They will take the time to analyze your face structure and head form and give you that personalized 'Rock Star' look.
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Hair Removal Tips

Ladies, let's admit it -- we ALL have hair that grows in unwanted areas.  Stray brow hairs, underarms, faces, and ... more private areas.  Now that we've admitted to this issue, let's take a look at the options for hair removal.  There are expensive and painful procedures, all kinds of sketchy gadgets advertised on infomercials, and don't forget about the old standard -- a razor and shaving gel.  Waxing, however, is the best choice available! 

Waxing at Paul Kenneth Salon &Spa gives you the best value for your money because it doesn't cost hundreds of dollars per treatment, but it will last much longer than shaving.  We offer face and body waxing services. Why is waxing at Paul Kenneth Salon the best choice for you:

Ease and Convenience of Waxing

Our certified professionals are trained in the latest methods for removing unwanted hair as quickly, completely, and as comfortably as possible.  Waxing is a great way to prepare for a vacation or honeymoon.  Results vary, but a waxing treatment can last for weeks or months!  Waxing will also slow down hair growth over time, so the more you wax, the less you have to worry about unwanted hair.

If you are getting your first body waxing treatment, here are some tips on how to prepare:

·  Allow hair to grow for a period of time before your waxing service.  The hair should be about 1/4 inch long, which is about the length of a grain of rice.  This allows the wax to grab the hair follicle completely for the best removal results.

·  Gentle exfoliation the day before your waxing service can help prevent ingrown hairs. 

  The Art of the Brow Arch 

You may be surprised at how a professional brow shaping can dramatically change your overall appearance.  At Paul Kenneth Salon, our licensed professionals can give your brows a new shape that will complement your appearance and give a flattering effect.  After receiving a "brow makeover", many clients are surprised at how it changes their whole look in a great way! 

There are a lot of factors involved in shaping brows correctly, including:

• Shape of eyes
• Width and height of the brow area
• Space between eyes
• Natural growth patterns of the brows

Paul Kenneth Salon licensed professionals are knowledgeable about all of these areas and will explain the best option for you. 

Working towards filling in your brows or achieving a new shape or arch?  No problem!  Waxing or Threading can help with this process by eliminating hair that is not contributing to the look and allowing growth in other areas.  No matter what your goal, a Paul Kenneth Salon licensed professional can help you -- just schedule an appointment  and you'll be on your way to the perfect brow arch!

Worried about redness or irritation after your facial waxing service?  Our licensed professionals will apply Mirabella mineral makeup powder after your service to cover up any temporary redness and to enhance your newly arched brow.  The gentle mineral makeup is non-irritating and won't block pores or bother sensitive skin.  This makes it convenient to schedule your appointment on your lunch break or while running errands -- you can go about your day without worrying about redness around the brow area! 

Imagine the convenience of not having to shave on your beach vacation or never having to try to shape your own brows again.  Schedule your waxing appointment at Paul Kenneth Salon!

Our Newest Stay Spray Product With Sunscreen

Introducing the last of our three new products... Paul Kenneth's Stay Spray!  This fast-drying hair spray provides a great formula for giving your hair that perfect finishing touch to give lasting hold all day long.  It's never sticky or heavy, so it won't weigh your hair down or take volume away from your style
         

The high-quality aerosol sprayer is clog-resistant and provides an even spray all over.  Most hairsprays contain water as an ingredient, which takes away from the hold power of the spray and can cause your style to look frizzy and unpolished -- Stay Spray contains no water, so you don't have to worry about that happening!  You can use it in short bursts to provide strong hold for volume or texture, or spray all over to secure long hair.  The formula is clean and easy to wash out, so you won't have to deal with it building up on your hair like some other hairsprays do.

Stay Spray is specially formulated to lock in volume, texture, and lift.  The formula is also humidity-resistant, which is important in Boston!  Even if you're out in a rainy or snowy day, Stay Spray will keep your style looking great.  It also includes a sunscreen component to protect your hair from the sun's powerful rays and help prevent your color from fading.  Like most of Paul Kenneth's products, Stay Spray contains no formaldehyde or petrochemicals, and is gluten-free.   

Consultations at Paul Kenneth Salon

Consultations at Paul Kenneth Salon

Paul Kenneth Salon's hair designers have three standard questions that they will ask you:

What do you like about your hair?

It is important to know what you like, so our designers can enhance these aspects of your look. We especially want to know if you like the length, fringe and shape.

What are you currently NOT liking about your hair?

What made you decide to come to Paul Kenneth Salon?  We want to make sure to address your concerns: split ends, faded hair color, outdated style, etc.  Whatever your needs are, we want to know so we can recommend a hair style to fit them.

Tell us about the styling portion of your day.

Our designers need to know if you have time for a high-maintenance look, or if a quicker and easier style is better for your life.  They also want to make sure that you have the tools and products that you need to re-create your salon look at home.  We never want you to experience the feeling of getting a perfect style from your designer but then not being able to do it on your own!

Salon Products and Techniques

Your salon experience will also include education about Paul Kenneth products, tools, and styling techniques.  There's nothing more frustrating than getting a great haircut and then not being able to make it look the same when you style it yourself.  Our designers will show you how to achieve that same look at home, and will recommend the products, brushes, and other tools that are necessary to do so.

Hair Style Recommendations

Once our designers have the answers to their questions from you, they will then make a recommendation that is tailored just for you.  Paul Kenneth Salon Designers are experts in hair design, so they will take many things into consideration -- your face shape, skin tone, eye color, hair texture, styles you may mention, and many more factors.  Don't be surprised if you come in for a haircut and receive information about color or another process.  They want to ensure you know all of the options available to give you the best recommendation for your look. 

Your hair is your most important accessory because it represents who you are, every day.  You want to trust the professionals at Paul Kenneth Salon to make expert recommendations so that your hair is the most flattering accessory that you have.

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