'Fierce American Princess' collection by Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa

Takes the sweet Marilyn Monroe flare and influences with the female modern day version of James Bond.  The sultry Cranberry/Garnet color Marilyn was set with brushes, then touched with a 1" curling iron after the brush set cools. The rest of the collection showcases a touch of Charlie's Angel burgundy/violet hair along with the  touch of singer Pink, fierce disconnect platinum. 
















                      


                  
                   
                              
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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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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.
We invite you to come in to our salon for a complimentary consultation......http://www.pksalon.com/pk_coupon.html

 

written by Paul Kenneth, Jackie Maniaci and Amy Roche
 

 

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Help, I dyed my hair and now it's orange. What do I do now?

Home hair coloring! This is so common! Many times someone walks into a store, reads a box of hair color, and believes that's it. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. There's a lot of science and chemistry that goes into hair coloring, as well as, the laws of color and equally important, the years of experience.

Lets begin by saying that orange is the result of trying to lighten hair. Here then lies one of the problems. How much damage was done to the hair structure? Was a permanent / semi-permanent/ or lightener used at home? There are many other factors that have to be considered. The best advice is to seek out the experience of a skilled professional who has strong training in the laws of color, as well as, the science and chemistry of hair and hair color, itself.

At the Paul Kenneth Salon and Spa all of our colorist are trained extensively in all areas of hair color. We have a deep back ground In science, chemistry, as well as the laws of color. Our first consideration is not to compromise the hair any further than what might already have been done. So, in our consultation we are very clear and articulate up front to what can and can't be done. Remember hair color is not permanent. With our training and experience, we are able to fix these problems.

Inthe world of color, hair is considered to be a fabric. If not treated for properly the fabric will begin to breakdown and cannot be repaired, it needs to be cut off. Think of a pair of denim jeans that have been washed 100 times and worn 200 times...eventually they turn into cutoffs because the knees and hemline get worn out and have rips and tears. The hair color is only going to look as good as the canvas you are putting it on. With that said when the hair is orange; you need to proceed with caution; trying to get it lighter at home will only create more problems internally and externally to the hair fiber. We deal with corrective situations on a daily basis. During your consultation your stylist will determine the level of correction: mild moderate or extreme. What determines which category the “orange hair” will fall into will depend on what you want as an end result. Then, the proper steps will be taken to get you to your desired color.
We can't emphasis enough the stress the hair goes through when 'at home' hair color goes wrong. What you put on your hair on daily basis has a huge impact on the overall health of the hair along with longevity of color. Deep conditioners, gentle shampoos, along with less frequent shampooing is all part of the equation. Our exclusive line of PK Professional products encompasses all hair types and styling needs. Paul Kenneth recommends the PK SpaMD shampoo andconditioner, our Eco friendly line, especially ELIXER 11. Please don't try to to fix this at home or with an inexperienced stylist.

 

Paul Kenneth Salon and Spa, the greatest hair coloring salon in greater Boston.
written by Paul Kenneth, Amy Roche and Jackie Maniaci

Owners, Jackie Maniaci and Paul Kenneth Present the making of Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa

Paul and Jackie continue to travel worldwide for fashion and photo shoots, shows and seminars,
assimilating the latest trends, techniques and technologies to impart to the PK Team and bring to their clients.  “Jackie is the business partner I had been looking for, for over forty years,” said Paul.
Jackie likewise saw a kindred spirit in Paul.” I recognized the tremendous creative talent in Paul and saw the potential to build the business nationally.” The two, destined to join forces, meld creative and business talents through a wellspring of energy and life. The partnership is what sets them apart and inspires the PK spirit of unparalleled classic fashion.  It is a partnership that continues to garner numerous awards and accolades. And one that has made Paul Kenneth the most sought after destination salon in metro Boston. Paul, Jackie and the PK team invite you share the experience of what makes us different.....

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Finally, Curl products that perform!...check out the curl performance by Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa

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PK Rockin' Curls that work!

 

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Paul Kenneth Design Team presents latest trend in H-Trends Italian Magazine

H-Trends Italian Magazine publishes the most recent trend of Paul Kenneth Design Team....

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Paul Kenneth Salon Gives Long strands a 'NEW' look with out sacrificing inches!

Give long strands a new look without sacrificing inches. The PK Salon design team in Woburn, Massachusetts, shares their style steps for creating this pin-curled bob:
1.After blow-drying hair with a volume spray and a large round brush, spray hair thoroughly with a thermal protector. Take one and a half-inch square sections, curl with a one-inch iron and pin-curl-clip them to base to set. Spray with PK Flex Hold Hairspray and PK Shine Spray
2.Starting at the nape, take down curls and sprinkle base with PK Volume Texture Powder. Back-comb each section all the way up to occipital bone in back and two inches above the ears. Spray top and bottom with PK Flexible Spray.
3.Starting center back, use a natural bristle brush to gently smooth down the top of the teased section, then with hands pinch ends into a point and start rolling under until you reach the nape. Secure the center of the roll to the base with a long bobby, using a sewing motion to weave in and out of the roll. Continue this technique on both sides and pin sections together so it looks like one consistent roll. Spray rolled hair with PK Flexible Spray.
4.Take down curled sections one by one, smooth with shine serum, gently shake to create an “S” like pattern and drape creatively over rolled section. Secure with long hairpins. Continue this technique for each pin curl.
5.On the top “Mohawk” section, sprinkle PK Volume Texture Powder onto the base of each section, backcomb lightly and smooth curled ends with shine serum. Again loosely drape curls creatively on the surface of the other curls, creating an “S” wave framing the face. Paul Kenneth Salon, 343 Main St, Woburn MA 01801, Tel: 781 935 7750, www.pksalon.com

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Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa Presents ROCK STAR STYLISTA

It’s Time To Blossom With A Fabulously Sexy New Look. Paul Kenneth (PK) Salon IN Woburn, MA, And Sophisticate’s Present Your Options….

ROCK STAR STYLISTA
Dazzle with this marvelous mane that is the definition of glam slam- agree?
CUT: Refresh and ravish the style scene with a transforming take on a modern cut! “We cut an asymmetrical bob from very long hair to give her a mature look,” explains the Paul Kenneth (PK) Design Team. The A-line, asymmetrical style is over exaggerated by the style’s chic sidepart and gradual movement.
COLOR: Dismal copper lengths are given a wake-up call thanks to a revitalizing hue and highlights! “The deep, rich chestnut brown honey highlights give the hair great dimension,” say the style pros, who add more honey shades around the face for a pretty shimmering effect. COLOR USED: Matrix SoColor professional haircolor.
STYLE: “Use a Denman brush while blow-drying, then finish with a round brush to create volume on top of the crown,” advises the style team. Using a Denman brush first gives the silhouette smoothness in preparation for the subtle body on top.

CHANGE UP For a fabulously feisty finish try switching up the texture and part of your mane! Here, sweeping curls swing down from a slight sidepart for a more casual, yet couture, style.

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Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa’s Latest Shoot is the definition of glam slam---agree?

FROM THE MST ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE "Bangs Are The Hottest Trend"

Bangs, Bangs, and More Bangs...................Trend Tip Summer 2013

Bangs are still a big trend this summer.according to Salon Owner, Top 200 Salons, Paul Kenneth.  But this continuing trend now includes the already popular straight across bang trend to this summer's trend of a more-wispy see thru fringy bang.


  

Emma Stone has switched up her bangs from blunt to wispy.  To get this look see a stylist trained @ Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa.  Also make sure you have the right selection of products.  Start with your favorite PK Pro Shampoo and Conditioner.  For softer, longer bangs, blow dry hair with PK Pro Smooth Reaction.  It's conditioning components smoothes hair leaving it light, smooth texture.  For more control, blow dry with PK Pro Firm Holding Gel until completely dry.  Next piece and separate bangs with PK Pro Ribbons.  Then set with PK Pro Hairstyling Spray. It can be layers for a firmer hold.



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Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa Supports Boston Strong Benefit Concert, Supporting Victims of Boston Marathon Bombings......

The Paul Kenneth Salon is honored to support 'The One Fund Boston'  by offering 50% of services with Master Hair Designer, Paul kenneth To be donated to 'The One Fund Boston' ......

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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, "The Amazing, Life Changing, Dr. Lew Comes to Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa"

 'Psy-Cosmetologist' is an excellent resource. Its insightful and thought provoking.  Dr. Lew is leading the way with his idea that 'Specializing' is the differential edge to create a successful future.  My staff is so excited to the next level with these creative concepts. A must read that will change your tomorrow.

Dr. Losoncy has been called 'The motivational psychologist for the beauty profession." In his three decades with Matrix he has inspired tens of thousands of hairdressers throughout the world by bringing motivation, encouragement, people skills, teamwork and excellence within a message of humor and optimism.  His energetic message reveals the deeper, human purpose of hairdressing.  Although Dr. Lew's mission is for the beauty profession, his 25 books have sold over a million copies. He is the co-author of "ON," with Matrix's GM Colin Walsh, and his more recent books include, "if it weren't for you, we could get along." "Salon Psychology," "Early poppers: the secrets of self-starters,"

"Having Dr. Lew come into The Paul kenneth Salon and Spa  has been life changing." says Kathryn Merritt

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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, What Blonde Bombshells Are You?"

BUTTERY BLONDE

Blondes with brown or hazel eyes, like Stacy (similiar to Carrie Underwood), need to build dimension from the roots. "Whatever color the lightest flecks of your eyes are, that should be your base," PK says. Request a quick "base bump" to warm up the roots first, and consider caramel or honey lowlights to bring out your eyes. Otherwise, a color like this could wash you out.

BRONDE

Your mom may have called it "dishwater blonde," but model, Heather (similiar to Taylor Swift's dark blonde), almost brown shade is now the most coveted among our clients.  It's the most natural and the hardest to get," PK says. Ask your colorist for a dark ash blonde base with subtle highlights through the ends and around the top.  "This is definitely on the darker blonde side," PK says.

 

SUN-KISSED STREAKS

Highlights are a great way for brunettes to experiment with going blonde. gently hand-painting on different shades of lightening cream without foil to mimic the effect of the sun. The technique, called balayage, requires skill, so make sure to find a colorist who specializes in it before booking your appointment.

FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, What Blonde Bombshells Are You?"

 

ROSE GOLD

Taylor (similiar to Blake Lively's warmed-up marigold shade is perfect for transitioning from winter to Spring. Paul Kenneth, Taylors colorist, mixes golden, honey, and apricot hues to create the multidimensional color. He finishes with nearly ivory highlights around the front to brighten her face. Because the lowlights underneath are prone to fading, he recommends frequent conditioning masks, like PK Spa MD, Rich Repair 60-sec Treatment (a favorite among his busy clients).

 

VANILLA BLONDE

If you want to go baby blonde like Michelle (similiar to Michelle Williams), be prepared to make a similarly major commitment. Paul Kenneth recommends touching up roots every three weeks. Ask your colorist for a bright golden hue with pale highlights—and because bleaching the hair this often is damaging, consider keeping your hair short to prevent breakage.

 

BLUSH BLONDE

Even women with very fair skin can pull off blonde hair without appearing washed out—just look at Suzanne (similiar to Emma Stone). The trick is choosing a hue that will add warmth to the cheeks, like this blush blonde. "She has warm tone blonde undertones with flecks of gold highlights all over," Paul Kenneth says. To maintain it, ask for a strawberry toner to use between salon visits. This will fill in the gaps where color has faded and keep hair from looking brassy.

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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, Who Are The Experts "

From my firend, Patrick Mcivor......These days, anyone and everyone can pose as an expert, and they do. Do we want a 13-year-old blogger telling women how to use products because we, the actual experts, haven’t gotten around to posting content?  I have news for you, that’s what is happening now, and if you don’t take the time to utilize social networking to promote your business, that 13 year old will pull your business right out from under your feet.
Personalities/brands like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton are also taking a piece of the pie – they recommend products and people buy them – and they are NOT experts in the beauty field, they pay people to do their hair and makeup! They pay us! It’s happening in other industries too – a book recommendation from Oprah a is more powerful than one from the New York Times – she’s not a trained expert, either is the 13 year old girl, but they know how to market themselves as experts and it’s time that the REAL experts make some noise.
Start with Facebook – create a salon page separate from your personal page because professional pages offer valuable analytics about who visited your page and how often.  Professional pages also don’t max out at 5,000 friends – something I found out the hard way.  Having to accumulate those 5,000 again takes time, so do it right the first time.
YouTube is the other way to offer tips and advices to the public. I advise salons to create their own channel, because on YouTube, the more videos you have, the easier you are to find. To increase traffic to your channel, include QR Codes on your retail products and advise clients to scan them with their smart phones to access expert info on how to use the products.
At the very least, utilize Twitter to share quick tips and ideas and let people know what’s going on in the salon and on the road.
Just because we’re hairdressers doesn’t mean we have to shy away from computers like we did in the 80’s. Have fun and take control of your social network. Hey, if a 13 year old can do it, so can we!

Another very powerful tool that my friend did not mention, Pinterest.  This tool allows followers to like several different looks as well as use it as a communication too to discribe for their own style to the hairdresser.

Remember, we are the professionals and it is our responsibility to advise our guests on beauty!


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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, Happy Valentines Day"

Happy Valentines Day from the Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa!  Make sure you take time to indulge in some pampering today!  Valentines Day is not just for romance between two people…Love YOU!

Come in today and take advantage of some juicy specials… like a fun style and makeup application for only $40! Then you are ready for a night out with some girlfriends, or get pampered with a $10 manicure, style or eyebrow wax!


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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, ''Holiday Hair Ideas Continued"

TRY BLUNT BANGS

This type of fringe can overhaul your look in an instant. Plus, it works with just about every hair type (except for curly hair). Just tell your stylist not to cut bangs too thick or they'll overwhelm your face. To style, comb wet bangs flat and blow-dry with a nozzle attachment pointing down, and use your fingers to pull the bangs straight. If you have very curly hair, use a small, round natural-bristle brush to pull them taut.

GET MESSY

There's something romantic about hair that looks as though it were just casually pinned up. To create the effect, run mousse through damp hair and let it air-dry before sweeping it up—this way, even if you pull your hair back tightly, it will look soft.

BULK UP

For the most natural-looking body, concentrate volume on the sides of hair instead of at the crown. Spritz volumizing spray on damp roots and comb it through hair, then blow-dry with a medium-size round brush, pulling the brush under the hair and out to the side















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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, ''Holiday Hair and More"

GIVE YOURSELF A WAVY BLOWOUT

A blowout with body looks more modern than a stick-straight one. Begin by blow-drying the hair straight with a round brush, then part it on the side and, using large hot rollers, coil small sections of hair under, rolling them up toward your part. Then use a paddle brush to coax the curls into a few big waves.

 

 

 

TRY A CROWN BRAID FOR EVENING   

This sweet hairstyle takes only minutes to create. Braid a ponytail hair extension that matches your hair color and pin it at the nape of your neck. Wrap the braid around your crown, pinning the ends at your nape, then let your hair hang loose or twist it into a low knot directly below the braid.

 

          

 

 

 

 COME UNDONE

There's nothing sexier than hair that looks like a wind blown set in place. Mimic the effect by scrunching large sections of damp hair in your hands as you move a blow-dryer in circles around your head (hold it about six inches away). This fluffs the hair rather than matting it down. Another trick: Rub your crown lightly, like it's a baby's belly, for a few seconds to create slept-in texture.

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FROM THE MASTER ARTISAN, PK'S UNIVERSE, ''Holiday Hair"

 

 

DRESS UP A LOW PONYTAIL

A ponytail can be fashionable—not merely functional. Here's how:
1.start the french in the middle of the head in back with slightly damp hair, continue down to the nape of the neck, staying close to the neck and wrap to the front of the face with the braid.
2. Tie the braid at the ends of the hair and push downward and pull out slightly to get a bit of a loose look in the braid.

 

 

 

GET SIDESWEPT

You don't always have to play it straight when you have chin-length hair. For an elegant change, start by creating a deep side part, then take a two-inch section of hair at the center of the hairline (where bangs would be) and roll it away from the face around a medium-size hot roller. While that cools, wrap just the ends of the rest of your hair around a half-inch-barrel curling iron so they flick down and a bit outward. Take out the hot roller, guide the front section into a low swept bang leaving a hint of the eye , and mist all over with aerosol hair spray.

 

 

 

GET SUPERMODEL WAVES

To get the look, curl your hair in large sections with a one-inch-barrel curling iron, starting at the middle of the head, leaving the top with a straighter look. That way, the waves will look more natural. When finished, use your fingers instead of a brush to separate the curls.