Posted on

LONG HAIR COLOR BALAYAGE

Long hair balayage, mjhairdesigns, hair color specialist, hair color expert

Ever wonder what it might be like to have long hair color balayage? Coloring you long hair is a major risk if you don’t have the right person doing it. It could take years for your hair to recover with the wrong person who’s colored it.

In all the years I’ve been doing hair. I’ve seen many hair colorists who just don’t get it. Some hair colorists go to far, and some don’t go far enough.

Here’s an example of a young lady with super dark long hair who wanted something a little more decorative in color.  When she first approached me with the idea of putting in some highlights, I balked at the idea knowing this could be a risky affair.  But who better than myself to throw some color into her life and some long hair balayage. Although I just loved the color of her hair, I knew as a young lady was just trying to be different. I’d rather be the one doing it than some inexperienced person who may ruin her hair for a long time to come. Tehya was a beautiful young lady who just wanted to be different.

When she first came to me, I noticed the old orangey ends that someone never brought up to the right level to get her out of. She had been permanently stained for a long time.

I immediately got to work on this gorgeous super long hair that demanded total care every step of the way. With a couple of different processes, not only was the color beautiful when I got done, but the integrity of the hair had never been compromised.

Take a look at her before and after.

MJ Hair Designs
14252 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Hair Color Specialty

Color dangers

Hair Before and Afters

 

Posted on

THE SECRET DANGERS OF HAIR COLORING

hair color specialist, hair stylist los angeles, hair colorist, sherman oaks

THE SECRET DANGERS OF HAIR COLORING

Knowing that consumers have become savvy to the dangers of chemicals in hair dye, manufacturers have gone all-out in their attempts to green wash their products. Don’t be fooled! Just because the name of a product may sound ‘green and clean’ doesn’t mean it is. Some of the worst offenders? L’Oreal Natural Match(the ‘natural’ refers to your original hair color, but could easily be misinterpreted); Garnier HerbaShine (yes, it contains bamboo and has no ammonia, but is not without high levels of peroxide without buffers. Clairol Natural Instincts(again, ammonia free, but packed with other harmful chemicals.

However, it should be noted that permanent dark colors would almost always have some PPDs. In America, the legal maximum is 2%; brands that really try hard to be natural (such as those below) could contain as little as .06%.

It’s up to you to decide whether or not to use permanent dyes, but keep this in mind: pregnant women are strongly advised not to color their hair, and the Environmental Working Group found that 69% of hair-dye products they tested for their Deep database may pose cancer risks. A 1994 National Cancer Institute reportstates dark dyes used over long periods of time seem to increase the risk of cancers such as lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Despite all the potential dangers, in America, the FDA doesn’t regulate hair dye ingredients (synthetic or natural) at all.

You should be aware that all permanent colors will always use some chemicals; choosing the one that is the least damaging and most natural really is a case of using the best information you have to do so.

But never fear – I’ve done the research and selected best and most natural hair color around.

Original & Mineral

My favorite with top models and celebrities, this Australian brand was one of the first to produce professional grade ammonia and non at all, resorcinol and PPD free permanent hair color making it gentle on hair, scalp and hands. In fact, they call their formula CCT™–Clean Color Technology. This delivers clean, lustrous blondes, bright fashion shades and lasting, vibrant colors while completely and gently covering grey.

MJ Hair Designs
14252 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks CA
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Posted on

COLOR CORRECTION SPECIALIST

Color Correction, Color Specialist Los Angeles, colorist, best hair colorist, sherman oaks, best salon, los angeles, mjhairdesigns, MJ Hair Designs

Recently I corrected a clients color that went home with what she absolutely loved. Color Correction is one of a hair colorists biggest nightmares, but a dream for me when you run out of new hair color challenges.

After leaving the salon, she walked into her agents office only to be told, “the color wasn’t consistent with the role she was after in the movie deal she landed.”

I immediately got to work and used the Pravana Hair Color Extractor.

Needless to say, I love my job and nailed it. What a wonderful life!

When the client’s artificial hair color is too dark, or when you want to simply remove virtually any artificial hair color, the fastest and easiest corrective coloring can be accomplished by using Pravana’s Artificial Hair Color Extractor. As a result of this rather unique product, it will not lighten or degrade virgin hair color.  Therefore,  previously pre-lightened or highlightened hair has absolutely no damaging effects on the hair!

  • Extracts only artificial oxidation-type hair color without affecting natural       hair pigmentation.
  • Leaves hair conditioned and softly textured.
  • Easy to mix, apply and process.
  • Does not contain ammonia, bleach, or formaldehyde.

Pravana Artificial Color Extractor is my go to color extractor.

MJ Hair Designs
14252 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks CA 90046
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Hair Color

CØR.color

PPD Free

Essensity

Pravana

 

Posted on

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

LOS ANGELES SPECIALIST IN HAIR COLOR, Best Hair Colorist in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES SPECIALIST IN HAIR COLOR MJ HAIR DESIGNS SAYS GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK …  NOW USING CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY…  CØR.color

Original Technology

Following years of research and in-salon testing, CØR.color represents a huge leap forward in the hair industry says Los Angeles Hair Color Specialist Michael at MJ Hair Designs. With the introduction of our new, exclusive Molecular Blend Technology (MBT), this revolutionary coloring system pre-links pigments, allowing them to develop more effectively, giving super grey coverage, while minimizing the risk of scalp irritation.

Original Exclusions

As one of the first hair color companies in the world to produce professional ammonia-free hair color, O&M is serious about low-chemical solutions for today’s conscious clients and committed Los Angeles Color Specialists says Michael of MJ Hair Designs.

Los Angeles Hair Color Specialist MJ Hair Designs says CØR.color is both an answer to an industry-wide problem of increasing chemical sensitivity and a compelling story where consumers are constantly looking for more natural, high performance products.

O&M removed the following common irritating ingredients in hair color:

  • ø No Ammonia
  • ø No PPDs
  • ø No Resorcinol
  • ø No Gluten
  • ø No Soy
  • ø No Animal Ingredients

MJ HAIR DESIGNS
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Clean Color

CØR.color

Ammonia

Formulas

 

Posted on

AMMONIA, PPD AND RESORCINOL FREE CØR.color THE GENTLE PERMANENT HAIR COLOR

PPD free, Ammonia free, Resorcinol free, Clean Color Technology, O&M, The Original Mineral, MJ Hair Designs, mjhairdesigns, hair colorist los angeles, salons

O&M CØR is the next generation in Ammonia, PPD and Resorcinol-free professional hair color.

I stumble across CØR.color this year and was flabbergasted by this toxic free hair color and as a result I am currently moving all my clients to this amazing hair coloring.

It’s called CØR because color is the core of the brand.

By the way,  Ø at the heart represents their commitment to making the cleanest color in the world by eliminating harsh chemicals.

Ammonia a is typically used to swell the hair and open the cuticle scales to allow color to penetrate deep within the cortex. Yes, for anyone with sensitive skin or scalp, this could be an unhealthy additive. They’ve replaced it with MEA – an alkalizing agent that mimics the role of Ammonia, minus the odor, irritation, and cuticle damage.

PPD (Paraphenylenediamine) is a chemical know to cause dermatitis, reddening and swelling of the scalp and face. They’ve replaced it with low levels of PTDS (p-Toluendiamine Sulfate), enabling up to 50% of PPD allergic stylists and clients to now use color.

Resorcinol is a popular coloring agent toxic to wildlife and the human immune system. Shade dependent, they’ve replaced it with 2-Methylresorcinol or 4-Chlororesorcinol – two chemicals kinder to the environment and with less potential to sensitize.

Needless to say, I am moving all my clients this line because not only is it safe and has 100 beautiful shades, it covers gray and is as gentle a color can be.

Thank you O&M CØR.color

MJ Hair Designs
14252 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Hair Color

Services

 

Posted on

CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY

PPD free, Ammonia free, Resorcinol free, Clean Color Technology, O&M, The Original Mineral, MJ Hair Designs, mjhairdesigns, hair colorist los angeles, salons

CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY is a revolutionary hair color system that clears the myths surrounding ammonia free hair color. The CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY delivers clean, lustrous blondes and bright fashion shades.

As a technical innovator, the Original Mineral has chemists formulating to remove harsh chemicals wherever possible. CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY includes natural extracts and active minerals and will deliver real benefits.

CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY reduces their chemical dependence. Original Mineral’s breakthrough formulas will put less stress on hair whilst ultimately improving the hair’s condition.

CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY understands that the number one priority of any colorist is to deliver professional results to their valued clients time after time. All O&M products are developed with CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY. CLEAN COLOR TECHNOLOGY has the critical input of practicing hairdressers.

They understand that to be truly effective, their formulas have to deliver in the real world. O&M is rigorously salon tested.

WHAT ARE THESE CHEMICALS AND HOW CAN THEY BE HARMFUL?

PPD

Paraphenylenediamine is a chemical substance and is widely and traditionally used as a permanent hair dye. People who are highly allergic to PPD have not been able to dye their hair with traditional hair color.

  • Known as a possible carcinogen
  • Allergies to PPD are common and reactions include dermatitis, reddening and swelling of the scalp and face.
  • In severe allergy cases the eyelids may completely close and can result in contact urticarial and anaphylaxis.

RESORCINOL

Is a coloring agent and commonly found in topical acne treatments.

  • Suspected to be an endocrine toxicity hazard
  • Known to be a human immune system toxicant
  • Suspected to be toxic to wildlife and the environment

AMMONIA

A chemical used in color to swell the hair cuticle for absorption.

  • Unpleasant odor
  • Allergic to exposure and suffering itchy scalps and watery/red eyes.

 

Posted on

CROCHET HAIR COLORING

Balayage, Crochet, MJ Hair Designs, Best Salon, Los Angeles

Have you ever wondered how some colors just look so seamless you can’t figure out where it begins and where it ends on the hair? Well, a technique I use when coloring hair is called crocheting, or crochet hair coloring. I used the technique on this model to create a big splash of color.

Balayage, Crochet, MJ Hair Designs, Best Salon, Los Angeles

Crochet hair coloring is melting two or more strand of hair into one starting with one color at the roots, one in the middle of the shaft and one at the ends.

For those who are looking for more of a daring color system without the bleed marks,  this is one of the best ways to color your hair.

Crochet hair coloring is all about working with the natural flow of color, the shape of ones head and a persons features. I like crochet hair coloring because it takes into mind all of the things hair colorists take for granted when coloring hair. Most hair colorists are looking to create great looks but don’t always use techniques that achieve the natural flow of hair. This is one technique you can count on when considering the head being round, the face being square and the hair being fluid.

So, come in and see me for either a complimentary consultation or just book an appointment with confidence that you WILL look beautiful when you leave the salon.

Have a lovely hair day!

MJ Hair Designs

www.mjhairdesigns.com

Hair Coloring Techniques

 

Posted on

COLOR WHEEL

Color Wheel, Colour Chart

When it comes to coloring hair, one of the biggest tools a hair colorist can use is a color wheel. The color wheel helps hone in and target a shade that the hair color specialist can either want to neutralize or emphasize.

Primary colors are red yellow and blue are the basic colors and cannot be made by mixing other colors. These are the colors that matter the most when coloring hair. The bases of these colors make up all the other colors.

Secondary colors and made by mixing two primary colors.

Tertiary colors are made by mixing one primary with one adjacent secondary color

Warm colors are advancing colors and Cool colors are receding.

When it comes to coloring your hair, make sure your hair colorist understand the color of law. And yes, make sure he or she owns a color wheel.

MJ Hair Designs
14252 Ventura Boulevard Sherman oaks
(818) 783-0084

www.mjhairdesigns.com
Gallery

Color Wheel, Colour Chart

Posted on

AMMONIA-FREE HAIR COLOR – CØR.color

Hair Colorist MJ Hair Designs and Ammonia-Free CØR.color
Oh, ammonia!  It may be fine for cleaning-up around your house but not for your hair.  The time has come for ammonia-free hair color and you’ve come to the right place to find out about why that’s so important.  O&M CØR.color is the next generation in ammonia-free hair color.  They call it CØR because clean color is at the core of what makes their hair-color line better for your hair’s strength and good health.
This new hair-coloring technique didn’t just come about overnight.  It took years of research, along with real-life in-salon testing to make coloring your hair such a clean, ammonia-free and risk-free process.  O&M wanted to make sure they got it right with CØR.color.  Their revolutionary new system guarantees super coverage of graying hair, while minimizing scalp irritation.  How’d they do it?  Well, it took some doing but but I’m really impressed with the way they pulled it off.
For starters, O&M removed the common scalp-irritating ingredients that were once common in so many hair-coloring products of the past.  The biggest culprit?  It was ammonia.  From the CØR line, the ammonia is gone!  But they didn’t stop there.  CØR.color uses no PPDs, no Resorcinol, no Gluten or soy, and no animal-product ingredients, either.  That’s right, O&M CØR.color is good for your hair and for the environment.
I’m thrilled to be adding the CØR.color line to my color palette at the salon.  In fact, I’ve used it on a few of my clients and, I’m happy to say, RAVE reviews are already coming in.  Reviews like these.
M. Popkin Kline says, “I’ve never had hair-color cover 101% of my grey, and give my hair so much vibrancy, while keeping it smooth-to-the-touch, looking really healthy and shiny!”  D. F. confesses she’s been allergic to just about everything.  She’d not been able to find a hair-color system that didn’t literally make her sick.  She’s a true believer now and is happy to say, CØR.color was the color system that saved her hair!
When it comes to coloring your hair, these days, it’s all about CLEAN!  Consumers are constantly looking for pure, more natural, high performance hair-care products, giving you clean, ammonia-free color.  Well, they can stop looking.  Out with the ammonia!  CØR.color really is the clean, irritant-free answer to those hair-coloring problems you may have had in the past.  You won’t find O&M CØR.color line just anywhere.  But you can find it when you visit me at the salon.
So come on in and let me show you the clean, ammonia-free solution to coloring your hair!