The Chemicals Lurking in your Hair Care Products are Scarier than you Think

By Ali Eckerle

If chemicals lurking in your hair care are a concern,  Deva Curl may be the answer for you.  According to an article from The Telegraph, the average woman uses 16 beauty products every single day. But have you ever read the ingredients on the bottle of your favorite shampoo? Most of the ingredients are difficult to pronounce, but some of the ingredients are actually outright dangerous. Thankfully, brands today are more conscious than ever when it comes to
the ingredients they use in their products.

Keep reading for three ingredients commonly found  in beauty products that you should definitely try to avoid.

1. Parabens
Parabens are used as a preservative in a wide range of beauty products. Many shampoos have them on their ingredients list, but they have estrogen mimicking properties that, in extreme cases, can lead to breast cancer.

2. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, also known as SLS, is known to irritate skin and eyes and can be found in many shampoos. But the scary part is that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate interacting with other chemicals can produce even more dangerous compounds that can lead to kidney and lung damage.

3. Formaldehyde
We all know that formaldehyde used to be used to preserve the frogs we dissected in high school biology class, but did you know it can also be in your shampoo?! It’s a known human carcinogen and can cause severe skin irritation. You don’t want to come into contact with this chemical in the classroom or in your shower.

Are you reading all the ingredients labels on your beauty products now? These ingredients are definitely scary, but thankfully more and more brands are becoming aware of the dangers of some of these frequently used chemicals. One of those brands is Deva Curl. Their products are formulated without parabens, sulfates and formaldehyde, so you can rest easy knowing that you’re nourishing your hair in a healthy way.  Plus, you can find Deva Curl products at Aurelio Salon, so be sure to ask Deva Curl stylists Daisy and Natalie Ann to help you find your new healthy hair regimen when you book your next appointment.  

Sources:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/face/essential-skincare-makeup-products-use-everyday/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/vanessa-cunningham/dangerous-beaut

Three Trendy Spring Hair Colors for Every Woman

By Ali Eckerle

Spring is always a season of change. We all know about the tradition of spring cleaning, but
with the incoming warm weather often comes a craving for a bright new look as well. Many
people ask for a few more highlights at their regular hair color appointment and consider the job
done. But if you’re looking for a real transformation, the Aurelio Salon stylists have a few
beautiful suggestions for you. Check out these three trendy but different hair colors.

Cream Soda

Similar to popular “honey bronde” hues of seasons past, cream soda is this spring’s take on
natural and sun kissed. Its mix of golden blonde highlights and soft brown lowlights makes this
look suitable for a wide array of skin tones and complexions. This look is perfect for the woman
who wants to look effortless, yet sophisticated. Plus, it’s less maintenance than lighter,
platinum-blonde looks. Cream soda is perfect for the natural blonde who wants a subtle change
or the brunette who wants to play with a blonde look.

Wine

Find your favorite sangria and get the perfect hair to match. As if we couldn’t love vino any
more, now wine is a huge hair color trend this spring. This hair color works especially well for
brunettes who don’t want the commitment and damage that can come from bleaching their
hair. Dark red, burgundy and purple hues can easily be layered over dark hair for a look that’s
vibrant yet soft. Try this color blended in with your natural hair balayage style, or take the
plunge and color all your locks in this beautiful shade.

Copper

Copper is a huge trend in fashion, home design, and now hair color. And it’s easy to see why –
it’s daring and different while still very versatile. It’s a statement neutral that adds creative flare
to any personal style. Copper hair color focuses on multidimensional highlights and lowlights to
mimic the natural sheen of copper itself, so it works great with curly, wavy and layered hair
styles.
Do any of these Hair Colors and looks speak to your style? Book your appointment with an Aurelio Salon stylist
today to create your new look this spring! To see more creations by our stylists follow us on IG @aureliosalon.

Long hair styles will make you stylish, sexy and chic    

by Daisy Rosania 

Hair plays an important and essential element in the lives of human beings. When you possess the perfect hair cut, your entire look gets enhanced and accentuates your true beauty. Long hair styles have always been in fashion since ancient times when women as well as men used to keep long hair and also executed different kinds of styles and hair fashions out of it.

More styling and fashion is possible  Do you know long hair can help you to undertake different types of styles? Long hair has the advantage of carrying out a wide array of versatile styles. Many women prefer to have long hair because they can change the style to suit any occasion. Ponytails, braids, updo, straight or the curly look are a few.   If you currently have short hair and planning to grow it, you definitely have many different hairstyles you can try. To help achieve them make use that you use the right styling products from KMS or Goldwell (ask your stylist for recommendations) and you will see the difference it brings in the appearance of your  hair.  Just having a thick and long hair won’t make you look good. It is necessary to have the adequate shine and luster. Smooth and silky hair is desired by all and  KMS and Goldwell products are able to enhance the appearance and healthiness of the hair.

Analyse the style before you adopt  Before you go for any permanent hair style, it is essential that you should analyse your facial appearance and the comfort level to carry out any particular style and then act accordingly(Check out our blog on Face-shape and styles). Consulting with your stylist is essential, They will be able to not only advise you on the right hairstyle for you buy will be able to recommend a treatment protocol and haircut schedule to achieve the look you want. Just growing your hair wont do it. If your hair is damaged and unhealthy you may grow it long but you will be face with breakage and split end. Using products like Bond Pro by Goldwell and Olaplex and treatment masks can help ensure health hair!

Proper maintenance is required

When you have long hair it means that you have to commit more time for maintaining it and keeping it in the perfect condition. The hair should always be kept cleaned and shampooing and conditioning must be initiated at regular intervals. There are several beauty products available in the market regarding the hair care and maintenance. Choose wisely and keep your hair shining, thick and long forever. I recommend you use the Goldwell and KMS products.

KMS Hair Play Sea Salt Spray!

The transformative ingredient in the Sea Salt Spray is genuine Dead Sea salt, which contains over 21 minerals that help to repair and protect every strand of hair. The matte finish this spray gives allows every style you create to look natural and lived-in, while the light hold lets your hair move freely in the summer breeze!

This styling spray gives you the versatility to create textured, just out-of-the-ocean looks or smooth blow-dry styling with lots of fullness!

For a beachy, waved look , start with towel dried hair and apply the spray from roots to ends of each section. Once your product has been applied, comb through your hair with a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the product and get rid of any tangles. You can either dry your hair by diffusing with a blow dryer or simply allowing the wind and sun to dry your hair for you! Finish this look off with KMS Dry Wax to add more hold and KMS De-Frizz oil to control any frizz.

For a more styled, sophisticated look, again start with towel dried hair and apply the spray from roots to ends of each section. KMS Shaping Blow Dry Spray can also be added to provide heat protection and deliver a stronger hold for your style. Blow dry your hair using a round brush to give volume and smoothness to your look. Finish your blowout with KMS Working Hair Spray to provide humidity resistance and a light hold and KMS Playable Texture spray to add even more texture throughout your look!

The KMS Hair Play Sea Salt Spray and the rest of the KMS line can be found at both Aurelio Salon Locations. Unsure about what styling products are best for you? Schedule a complimentary Style Equation during a blow dry service with any of our talented stylists to learn how to style your hair at home and much more!

What is the best hairstyle for your face shape!

A famous person once said, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” I don’t know about you but I trust Coco Chanel. Flicking thorough a magazine will provide you with lots of inspiration but how can you tell what will suit you and more importantly how can you maintain your gorgeous new look.

Hairstylist are not given enough credit when it comes to the art of cutting and there is definitely a lot a maths and science that goes into it. Using your face shape as a guide your stylist can transform your whole look in under an hour. You can create many illusions and highlight your best features by finding what works best for you.

The best way to figure out your face shape is to use a mirror and a marker or anything you can wipe away easily. Tie all your hair back and stand facing the mirror. Then draw the outline of your face as best you can. The shape should fit into one of the categories below.

Oval – You can do it all! Almost any style will suit you so don’t be afraid to be a little daring.

Round- Do – Keep it long and layered, this will balance out and make your face appear longer   Avoid – harsh lines especially above the chin, if you want a fringe keep it side swept.    Ask for volumizing products that help give your hair shape

Heart – You can go short or long, a cute pixie or a full head of curls but balance is key.    Avoid – hair that stops by your chin or short layers that will widen the top of your head.  Clays and waxes are perfect for sculpting short styles

Square – A strong jawline makes you model material and long flowing locks are the perfect style. Color techniques such as ombre really work to accentuate your features.

At Aurelio Salon & Spa, all of our staff a fully trained and will give a complete consultation so that you leave feeling pampered and looking amazing.

The Benefits of Using Goldwell Colorance

We are constantly on the lookout for certain hair care products that will make our customers’ locks look and feel fantastic. But, being sticklers for quality, it’s usually quite rare that we find a range of hair care products that we actually love! That’s why Goldwell’s collection of hair colors features so heavily in our offering – we adore the products, know exactly how to achieve the premium results, and our clients are always delighted with their beautiful new hair color.

Goldwell’s range is split into four main hair care product types: permanent color, semi-permanent color, lightener and color systems. Within each category, Goldwell has further developed unique formulas that focus on improving the performance of the colorant by enhancing the condition of the hair. Whether you are looking for a gorgeous, natural tone or a wild new shade, Goldwell’s extensive product offering will help you achieve and maintain the style you want. Read on to find a quick view on effectiveness and benefits of Goldwell Colorance products.

Repair hair damage

Have you spent a little more time in the chlorine water or sun this summer? A gloss will help repair any damage you have due to intense summer heat or excessive chlorine exposure. Daisy recommends getting a gloss. “It really helps to repair your hair so that your hair will feel much better,” she said. The gloss will deep condition and return texture of your strands for ultimate smoothness, silkiness, and maximum brightness.

Free of ammonia

The gloss is not as harsh or permanent as other regular hair colors. “It is very acidic and closes the strands and the cuticle real tight. The result is a very shiny and smooth surface texture that will reflect more light and add much softer feel to it,” says Daisy. On the other hand, standard hair color contains ammonia, which first opens up the hair and cuticles and then deposits color into it, therefore increasing the chance of hair damage.

Provide intense conditioning

A gloss provides intense conditioning and translucent color. It will work with the variation of natural hair tone, allowing for a more subdued shade. “If you have gray hair and you put on a gloss, it will have a very tonal effect instead of being one solid opaque color. It also automatically makes your hair super smooth and shiny.”It can even reduce a little frizz, and in general, your hair feels like you have a conditioning and color treatment done at once, says Daisy.Reduce the highlights

Goldwell Colorance products can help reduce the highlights. Daisy recommends getting a gloss therapy right after coloring to tone down the color. After every color treatment in my salon, I finish the treatment with a gloss to lock the color and to make sure that the tone is the exact shade that my guests demands.

Lowers the hair pH

You do not have to change your natural hair color to get the benefits of a glow. The clear gloss is essentially a powerhouse of a conditioning therapy for your hairs. All you would be doing is lowering the pH level of your hair that imparts extreme conditioning properties. Daisy says there is no better clear gloss treatment like Goldwell Colorance.

Everyone can use it

It’s totally in for fall. According to Daisy, this season’s hair trends will be “all about really rich jewel tones.” Her advice: If you are a brunette, go for an espresso brown or rich honey. If you are a redhead, try a deep auburn or copper. And if you are a blonde, opt for a golden tone.

Aurelio Salon now offers online booking for our Guest!

Aurelio Salon, Monmouth and Ocean Counties Top Salon is pleased to offer online booking for several services. You may now book you haircut, color services and more from the comfort of your own home or when you are out and about.  It’s easy to get started just follow the following directions.

New guests to the salon just click on the link below  follow the walk through.

Howell Guests can call 732-303-0052 or Email  HowellGuest@aureliosalon.com

Click the link location you wish to visit above and follow the walk through!

Save the Link to your Home Screen or Bookmark it for easy access next time!

Now At Aurelio Salon Macadamia Boar Bristle Brushes!

Macadamia Natural Oil has launched a line of Boar Bristle Brushes!   These brushes are 100% Boar Bristle and are great for Hot Curling and are specially designed for ultimate heat styling.

“Combining the highest quality 100% Boar Bristles with a stylish ergonomic design the Macadamia Natural Oil 100% Boar Hot Curling Brush features a superior Ceramic base to provide excellent heat distribution whilst styling, resulting in outstanding results on hair.”

Why should you buy a Boar Bristle brush? Boar Bristles maintain the hairs natural health and shine leaving hair smoother, shinier and more manageable. The multi bristls grab and help bush the hair more effeectivley then other brushes.   Available in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.  these brushes enable you to create curls and volume to suit your style.