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Ways to keep humidity from ruining your hair

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Ways to keep humidity from ruining your hair

It’s summertime in Florida, and we know that’s when humidity is at an all-time high which makes our hair get a mind of its own. While there is nothing wrong with a little seasonal frizz, here are a few things you can do to keep humidity from ruining your hair this season!

Fight Moisture with MOISTure!

As humidity rises, so does your hair! Keeping your hair moisturized and healthy is a game changer! Dry hair gives frizz more of an opportunity to come out. We know it’s hot out there, and you might feel your hair gets dirty faster, but be mindful not to over-wash your hair to avoid dryness. The right products combined with your hair’s natural oils are key to keep your hair moisturized and healthy, even in high-humidity conditions! 

Wash Your Hair with Cold Water

Water temperature is critical. Hot water can really dry out your hair. Washing your hair with cold water helps close your cuticle after each wash which will significantly help with frizz. Cold water also ensures your scalp will stay clean longer because it shrinks your pores. Sure, a cold shower doesn’t always sound nice, but in this heat, why not!?

Use a Hair Turban!

Instead of using thick towels that can cause and create static for your hair, try using a hair turban instead! The AQUIS Original Lisse Hair Turban is our favorite one. This turban will wick water away 50% faster than a regular towel, gently drying your hair without the damage caused by bath towels or harmful heat from blow dryers. 

Embrace Your Natural Texture…or not! 

Embracing your natural texture and using a good anti-frizz product can work wonders! Sometimes it’s good to let your hair down and let it do its thing every once in a while 😉 Now, if you feel frizzy hair is going to drive you insane, there are MAGIC treatments (pun intended) you can try to enjoy silky, frizz-free hair no matter what! 

Indeed, summer is an exciting time, but you can make it more exciting without worrying about your hair being frizzy all the time! Have you tried any of these techniques? Want to learn more about our smoothing treatments? You can give us a call anytime or come in for a free, no-obligation consultation so we can talk about your hair and ways we can help you achieve your hair goals! 

3 Reasons to Wear Hair Extensions

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3 REASONS TO WEAR HAIR EXTENSIONS

Not that you need a reason to have longer and fuller hair…but just in case you need a little bit of help deciding whether to get hair extensions or not, here are three really good reasons to go for it! 

1. Volume:

If you have thinning hair, there is no shame in using hair extensions for volume! Hair extensions aren’t just for special occasions; high-quality hair extensions like the ones we have at our salon look natural, blend with your real hair seamlessly, and are so comfortable that you can wear them as if they were your natural hair! 

2. Color:

If you’ve been on the fence about adding color to your hair, extensions can be a great way to add color to your hair without coloring your actual hair! We use 100% human virgin hair extensions that has an array of colors and dimensions. You can play around with various colors and enjoy a lovely set of highlights and or lowlights without the fear of getting into a long-term commitment! 

3. Style

It’s no secret that hair extensions instantly glam up your style! Hair extensions provide more body and length, which make any hairstyle look instantly more beautiful. Whether you wear your hair down or in a high pony, the volume of the hair extensions will upgrade the look of any hairstyle.

If you’ve been considering hair extensions, we recommend you schedule a free consultation at our salon. We can go over the different hair extensions we offer, discuss which ones would work best for your lifestyle, and more. We only work with the highest quality of hair to ensure they blend beautifully with your natural hair. We have different colors, hair textures, and more! Let us make your hair dreams come true! 

Is there really such a thing as organic hair color?

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Is there really such a thing as organic hair color

Organic hair color explained:

Everyone has heard one time or another about the dangers of hair dye; even though those warnings are to encourage safety, not to scare you. At the same time it’s enough to make some a bit hesitant.

So what are your options? Dying your hair organically with fewer chemicals and more natural ingredients, for peace of mind and healthier hair. How does the color payoff and longevity compare? Here’s our opinion on organic hair color and whether it’s truly better for your hair.

Our guests usually ask us if organic is better then regular color, and the answer is yes!  

Organic hair color is made with organic botanicals that are grown without the use of pesticides and chemicals.

There is definitely a difference between conventional and organic hair color. Organic color has fewer chemicals and usually no ammonia. Ammonia is the ingredient that conventional color formulas use to penetrate the hair cuticle and deposit color. It has the potential to create damage and weaken the hair, that’s why people with sensitive hair find organic hair color to be a better, healthier option.

Not all organic hair color are completely natural. Our choice relies on botanical ingredients and naturally derived ingredients. They say that the only truly 100% natural hair color is henna, but even henna has some serious disadvantages. Henna-based dyes are actually pretty harsh on the hair because they contain metallic salts.

Is organic color for me?

When considering whether organic color is right for you, you’ll want to go off of the state and color of your hair. Being that organic color is less harsh than conventional color, those with dry, damaged hair might find it a practical option. Not only is it a healthier choice for the hair, color grasps better to weakened hair. 

Not only is it better for the hair it is also a healthiest option for someone with allergies, pregnant, nursing and health conscious individuals.

So why do we recommend organic hair color like NATULIQUE to our guests?  

Our colorists choose Natulique, a haircare brand that is certified organic by the USDA. We believe this is the only organic hair color option for us because it is the mildest color composition available in the world yet functional with 100% gray coverage, long-lasting color, and beautiful shine. Each shade of color is composed of over 98% naturally derived ingredients, and is able to deposit pigment through natural ingredients like hydrolyzed wheat protein.

Contain zero toxins. 

Some hair color lines could be toxic for you.  Organic hair color products – especially high-quality like the ones we use – are formulated to yield comparable results to their toxic counterparts but without toxins.  Making these products safe for prolonged usage. 

They are better for consistent usage.

Since organic hair color is overall healthier for you, going organic may be beneficial.  Especially if you color your hair often.    

If organic hair color products are so great for you, then why doesn’t everyone use them? 

It’s not about whether organic hair color is better than the conventional color, it’s a choice. You have to know who to trust when it comes to hair color to get the results you are looking for. Whether you choose to use a conventional or organic color we strongly recommend turning to a professional for all of your hair color needs. They’ll know what works best for your hair and what you should stay away from, saving you from spending more time and money trying to correct a poor color job. 

We invite you to come in for a free consultation and discover what we can do for you.  We are so confident you will love your results, we stand behind a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  

In the meantime, click here to read what people are saying about us on Google!  

Where organic meets beauty!

Why do I need a hair consultation?

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Why do I need a hair consultation

A hair consultation is an important part of any hair care service, especially when it comes to deciding on a new hairstyle or color change, and should be done before you begin any type of hair service. 

During a hair consultation a stylist can analyze your hair type, its color, and texture.

You get to tell them what your hair goals are, the style you want, then they can recommend what they think is best for you and your hair and together you come up with a perfect look.  

What are we looking at?

As a hair salon, we see many guests with compromised hair and we do our best to work around that utilizing the knowledge and the latest technology to salvage the hair and make it look healthier. 

So what does a hair consultation at Salon Nirvana 954 look like? 

We hope you like a relaxing time because we will literally pamper you—Walk-in to your appointment to experience our hospitality at its best.  

Choosing a haircut and style that suits your facial features and life style.

Picking a haircut or hairstyle can be challenging, especially if you are switching things up and going for a new look.  We’ll guide you and show you some styles that work best for you.

How about hair color that compliments your skin tone. 

Changing your hair color?  This is an exciting experience.  Many people are often nervous before a hair color appointment – you don’t have to be worried or anxious with us.  You are in good hands.  We will go over your hair color goals and help you choose a color that compliments your skin tone and your personal style.

Looking for hair extensions?

Hair extensions come in different types, colors and textures.So how do you know which ones for you? During your hair extension consultation, we’ll discuss your day-to-day activities and your hair needs and wants to determine which extension is right for you. 

Are you looking for a hair treatment? 

There are many treatments to choose form. Having a conversation with you hair stylist and expressing your hair concerns they can easily choose a treatment to transform your hair to the state you desire.

Our salon offers premium treatments like Olaplex, Magic Sleek, Proaddicition and B3. We also have our custom blend treatments we create uniquely for you to address your individual hair needs.  

A hair consultation is the best way for you to communicate with your hairstylist and is the most important role that you will play at the salon.

Be prepared for a successful consultation, bring pictures of your desired look and how much time you spend styling your hair. Information about your hair’s history such as colors done and other chemicals used that could affect the outcome of the finished results and your hair’s condition. Also please share any past bad hairstyling experiences.

In return you should be openminded and listen to your hairstylist’s advice. Ask any questions that you may have about home maintenance, styling requirements and any hair condition concerns.

Providing this information is very important and will affect the outcome. It really helps to get you both on the same page and help your stylist to know exactly what steps to take to achieve the look you are going for.

It may seem like a lot before you get started but a consultation takes about 10 to 15 minutes. A good hair salons will request and allow time for a hair consultation.

Results matter.  You deserve the look and style you want.

You can count on us to be here for you.  

To schedule a hair consultation, you can reach us by phone at (954) 533-0389 or via our website here. 

How This Towel Turban Can Change Your Life

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HOW THIS TOWEL TURBAN CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE…

While the title of this article might sound like an exaggeration…we are not joking! Adding this towel turban to your hair care routine really is life changing! Healthier and stronger hair is only a few steps away so keep reading!

WET HAIR IS WEAK HAIR

Every time you wet your hair, every strand’s cuticle expands, opening it to damage. This means that the way you choose to dry your hair plays a huge role in keeping it strong and healthy.  Blow dryers should be used for styling and gentle hair turbans should be used for drying. The towel turban eliminates friction when drying and allows your hair cuticle to stay intact and lock in moisture.

NOT ALL TOWEL TURBANS ARE THE SAME

Choosing a high quality towel turban is important and you will notice a significant difference in the time that it takes for your hair to dry, the texture of your hair, and more.  Here at the salon, we only recommend products that we use, have tried and loved. Our favorite hair turban is the AQUIS Original Lisse Hair Turban.

WHAT MAKES THIS TURBAN BETTER THAN OTHERS?

  • Dries your hair 50% faster than any other method.
  • It’s a gentle and natural solution to dry your hair.
  • It’s made with proprietary moisture-wicking fabric.
  • This material helps your hair get stronger, healthier, and reduces frizz!
  • Hands free hair drying! The button/loop closure keeps it securely in place. Multi-task all you want! 
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Using this hair turban regularly will make a big difference.  Avoiding friction and heat is key to keeping your hair strands smooth, strong, and hydrated! Want one? You can order one from our online store here: AQUIS Original Lisse Hair Turban and we can ship it to your doorstep or you can pick it up at our salon! 

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The Most Powerful Hair Repair

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The Most Powerful Hair Repair

The Miracle Fruit Oil is hands down one of our favorite products to recommend to clients who are looking for hair repair.  This product is Clinically-proven to significantly prevent and reduce hair breakage and reverse damaged hair. It is also the only hair oil treatment in the world that contains the miracle fruit seed oil. Here is how it works and why we love it so much…

What is the Miracle Fruit Seed Oil?

This product is derived from a natural and healthy source; the miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) berry.  It’s rich in phytonutrients and it has a very similar composition to the natural oil produced by our own scalp

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How Does It Work?

It naturally moisturizes, strengthens, nourishes, protects, and restores hair from damage.

Here are some of the results from the clinical trial:

  • 3X Stronger Hair and significantly reduced hair loss due to breakage and repaired split ends.
  • 200% Increase in the Healthy Hair Index-significantly increased hair mass and density by reducing breakage.
  • Protected and reversed hair from damage caused by chemicals, physical agents, pollution, heat, and UV rays.
  • Reversed hair from damage even with thinning hair
  • Users were extremely satisfied and felt the difference in the healthier performance of their hair

We have seen these results ourselves! As you know, we only recommend products that we have tried and loved! We can recommend the Miracle Fruit Seed Oil with confidence.  It’s dermatologist tested and recommended, cruelty free, organic, and most importantly…it works! It checks all the boxes, so If you are looking for an intense hair repair product and want softer, shinier, smoother, and healthier hair, then we recommend you give the Miracle Fruit Seed Oil a try.  You can order it from our online store and we can ship it to you or you can come into our salon and pick it up! 

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National Purple Day – Purple Everything!

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March 26th is National Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness Day.  It’s a day that aims to increase the public’s knowledge of a neurological condition affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide.  Here at the salon we love being involved with our community and with many non-profits to help in any way we can.  We believe in the power of community, we believe in the power of love, and most importantly, on National Purple Day and every other day, we believe in the power of the color purple!

 

Significance of the color purple and Nirvana:

Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. This combination screamed loud and clear what we wanted to bring to our clients and what our hearts wanted Salon Nirvana 954 to be; a place of Zen, calm, and tranquility for our clients combined with the most fierce, creative and professional staff. The color purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple also represents meanings of wealth, creativity, wisdom, dignity, devotion, peace, independence, and magic! I guess that sums it up…this color is magic.

 

Purple is the color of imagination and spirituality:

Being a part of a creative industry for so many years, it has always been important to us to maintain a high spiritual connection with ourselves and with what we do.  The color purple relates to the imagination and spirituality. It stimulates the imagination and inspires high ideals. It is an introspective color, allowing us to get in touch with our deeper thoughts. Purple encourages creative pursuits and seeks inspiration and originality through its creative endeavors. It likes to be unique, individual and independent, not one of the crowd.

 

The Color Purple in Business:

Aside from the deep spiritual connection we felt with the color purple, we also learned that it’s psychological effect in business was also very much aligned with our business goals. Physiologically, it heightens people’s sense of beauty and their reaction to more creative ideas.

It is often used to denote a high quality or superior product which is exactly what we are here to offer.

As you can see, we didn’t just randomly pick the color purple for our business because we liked it (Especially me, for those who know me, I’m a redhead and I clash with purple lol).  We felt connected to this color from the very beginning and now you can see it everywhere in our salon, from our big purple wall with the Buddha mural, to our towels, our logo, and more.

So, we would like to invite you to join our purple addiction for a day.  It’s National Purple Day and let’s help spread awareness for Epilepsy. Today is purple day, tomorrow is another day, keep the positivity going! Find a way to get involved with your community, help your neighbor, be kind to one another, find a way to make a difference.  If you need help finding a non-profit or organization to work with, feel free to email us! We work with many local non-profits that can always benefit from help!

With love,

Salon Nirvana 954.

The next thing in hair straightening is Magic Sleek!

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So many women love to straighten their hair, and they do so themselves, or they get a keratin treatment.  Studies have come out that advise against the use of Keratin because it does more damage than good.  With the keratin treatment, the molecules of the keratin cluster themselves to the natural hair protein fiber of the hair and when it washes out it pulls the natural fiber with it, leaving your hair more damaged. Thankfully, there is a healthier and better solution available now, MAGIC SLEEK is the next generation of hair straightening treatments.

What is Magic Sleek?

Magic Sleek is a new hair straightening treatment similar to Keratin, only better!  Magic Sleek lasts longer and is healthier because it doesn’t contain harsh chemicals and is 100% formaldehyde free containing no methylene-glycol.  In short, Magic Sleek is the newest and best option out there to straighten your hair!

Is Magic Sleek safe?

This is a question we’re asked so often, and the answer is yes!  Magic sleek is 100% formaldehyde-free, and it doesn’t contain any methylene-glycol or any other harsh chemicals that can become harmful when heated.  Magic Sleek doesn’t have the negative health risks other hair straightening treatments have.

How long does Magic Sleek last?

Magic Sleek can last up to 6 months! Magic Sleek doesn’t wash out, so you can enjoy it for a long time. Every time the hair is washed, it will dry perfectly straight and frizz-free without applying heat or brushes.

Magic Sleek Versus Keratin

Magic Sleek is not an alternative to Keratin. Magic Sleek is a successor to Keratin.  Unlike Keratin, Magic Sleek isn’t simply another hair straightening treatment, it helps hydrate and nourish your hair, cuticles, and scalp with Argon Oil and amino acids. It also helps protect your hair color, adds softness, and shine to your hair, and it protects your hair from damage.

 

Learn more about Magic Sleek or view our service menu to see all the ways we can help you.

 

 

3 Ways Organic Hair Color Products are Better for you

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We’ve all heard organic is better, organic is healthier, and organic is the future. But why are people saying this? Here are three reasons why we chose to use organic, holistic, and toxin-free hair color products.  

Zero Toxins or Dangerous Ingredients

Beautiful hair should not compromise your health. What’s the point of having beautiful hair if your health is being affected? Organic hair color products are better for you because they do not contain chemicals or toxins that can harm you. One such chemical is ammonia, which is known for causing health conditions like headaches, chronic cough, and rashes when someone is repeatedly exposed to it over time.  

Organic and Sustainable

Organic products are better for you because they are made with the fewest and cleanest chemicals possible. The products we use have been proven to be better for your hair than their non-organic counterparts.  

Organic and sustainable products are important not just for your future health, but for the future health of our planet. At Salon Nirvana, we believe in providing beauty services that do not compromise on results or your health. NATULIQUE defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” and we couldn’t agree more with this statement. 

Gentle on Your Strands

Harsh chemicals are just that; they are harsh. The hair color products we use contain pure natural sunflower seed extract, jojoba oil, and apricot seed oil, which help provide extra conditioning and natural color with fewer chemicals.

And there you have it. Three reasons why organic hair color products are better for you and why you should switch to them. Here’s a little more information on the hair color line we use and why we use them. 

Which hair color product do we use?

We chose NATULIQUE because their vision and values are in line with what we believe in. Their products are all created with zero toxins or dangerous ingredients, so you can focus on looking fabulous and not worry about your health being compromised.  

You can read more about why we chose NATULIQUE here. 

Keep Your Curls Hydrated!

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Caring for your curls is extremely important, and one of the most essential steps in any curly hair girl’s routine is hydration. Curly hair loses moisture faster than straight hair because of its shape, which is why you need to condition your hair properly. 

Many women come to us with concerns they have regarding their curly hair. The most common problem we see is dullness, uneven curl patterns, and dryness. The best way to solve these is with proper hydration, which starts from the inside and out. Like with anything, make sure to drink enough water throughout the day every day, but also make sure to use a deep moisturizing conditioner (we recommend Be My Curl) to really hydrate your hair and scalp.  

Hydration will fix the dull look of dry hair along with giving your curls an even pattern, so you can take full advantage of your beautiful hair! Remember, curly hair is unique, your curls are a part of you, so treat them with care. 

Simple Curly Hair Regime:

  1. Use a non-sulfite hydrating shampoo and conditioner
  2. While in the shower, apply Be My Curl Primer layered with a hydrating gel from Be My Curl.
  3. Blot out the excess water and product with a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt.
  4. Air dry or use a diffuser to softly dry and enhance your curls 
  5. Apply a hair mask once or twice per week, depending on your curls needs. 
  6. Detangle your hair when wet using your fingers.  

Looking for a salon for your curly hair?

Salon Nirvana 954 offers curly hair services, so be sure to check us out for all your curly hair needs. As a curly-haired woman myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find a salon to cut and style curly hair. I love my curls, and I want you to love yours. Come in or call for a consultation and discover how we can create the look you want, all while using organic, holistic, and toxin-free products.