Where Organic Meets Beauty

The Most Powerful Hair Repair

By //  by  Leave a Comment

Screen Shot 2020-10-13 at 3.19.46 PM

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

Dfgn9_LUEAAYnXy

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! 

ORDER YOURS HERE

National Purple Day – Purple Everything!

By //  by  Leave a Comment

Purple Day Pic

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!

By //  by  Leave a Comment

 

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.

 

 

Keep Your Curls Hydrated!

By //  by  Leave a Comment

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.  

Wedding Hairstyle Tips

By //  by  Leave a Comment

Prepping for the big day? Yay! Your wedding day is all about you, and we have a few, simple tips to make you look even more glamorous than you thought possible.

Here are a few wedding day hair tips to keep you looking fabulous!

Do not wash your hair on the day of your wedding!

It’s not gross. In fact by washing your hair the day of your wedding you are making it too soft to keep the hairstyle in place. Washing your hair the night before is recommended.

Do everything with enough time, including getting your hair done. Do not rush your hairstylist.

You don’t want to have every second accounted for. Give yourself time to fix any mishaps that can come up. This also empowers you to be in control, so when the time comes to say “I do” you look gorgeous and not stressed. The same thing goes with your hairstylist. Don’t rush them. Give them time to style your hair so you can walk away knowing with 100% confidence your hairstyle won’t be undone. Nothing is worse for your hairstyle than out of place strands!

Plan for touch-ups.

Take extra products to touch-up any mishaps that can happen or for the reception.

Last-minute haircuts and color changes are usually not a good idea.

Have a plan beforehand in regards to your hair, because the last thing you want is to have wedding day pictures you’ll be looking at for decades that you’re not happy with. This is your day. Do not leave everything for the last minute. Book an appointment with your hairstylist and show them examples of the style you want. With enough time you can totally try each style out and see what they look like!

Have a second look for the reception

When it’s time for the reception, you can show up with an entirely new look! Most brides change their dress for the reception, so why not do the same for your hairstyle?

A trial run is always a must

You have this image of what you’re going to look like once your hair is done and your veil is on. A trial run puts it all out there so you can see it live and in person! Also, please don’t forget to consider your veil! See what’s involved with putting on and taking it off. Make sure to know exactly what your hair looks like with it on and how to properly take it off.

 

Extend the life of your sew-in hair extensions

By //  by  Leave a Comment

What girl doesn’t want gorgeous hair in minutes? Now, what if a few minutes today could give you gorgeous hair for two months or more? That’s precisely what sew-in hair extensions do! A little time today goes a long way towards saving you a ton of time later on. Plus you’ll look and feel like a million bucks.

Quality hair extensions (like the ones we use at Salon Nirvana 954) are made from real human hair, which means they’ll look, feel, move and be styled as if they were your own hair. Just like your real hair, you need to keep your hair extensions properly maintained, so they last longer and look great the entire time you’re wearing them.

The number one tip we always tell people regarding hair extension maintenance is always use the right products. Just like overusing chemicals can dry out your real hair, the same is true for hair extensions. The difference is since hair extensions are not being supplied nutrients from your scalp, you need to do what you can to keep them looking healthy for as long as possible, and that begins with the products you use.

Here are four products we recommend for maintaining your hair extensions.

Product 1
From our organic line moisturizing conditioner
Product 2
From our organic line moisturizing shampoo
Product 3
From our organic line moisturizing de-tangler
Product 4
Dry conditioner

If you have any questions regarding these products or if you’re using something else and want to know what we think about it, let us know!

 

Hair masks and 3 reasons we love them!

By //  by  Leave a Comment

You put masks on your face, so why not on your hair too? Hair masks do what shampoo and conditioner cannot. Just like you have a skincare routine to keep your face healthy and looking younger, you should incorporate hair masks into your routine as well.

Hair masks go in deeper than conditioner.

Hair masks are designed to go in deeper, much deeper than conditioner which keeps the ingredients of the mask in your hair longer to really target any hair related issue you want to get rid of.

Hair trouble? There’s a mask for that!

Hair masks are packed with ingredients to solve whatever problem you have – from dry, damaged, and frizzy hair to thin or flat, limp hair. There’s a mask out there for you. You can find masks that target very specific hair types like curly hair too!

They’re super easy to use.

Just make sure your hair is clean and apply your hair mask. Some masks work better on dry hair while others work best on wet hair. Applying the mask can take a minute or so then you just have to wait and let the mask work hard while you relax. Make sure to comb the mask through your hair and up to the tips. Since your tips are the most fragile part of your hair, you want to make sure to coat them thoroughly.

 

4 Reasons to Wear Hair Extensions  

By //  by  Leave a Comment

So you’re considering getting hair extensions?  Awesome!  Here are the top reasons why people get hair extensions with us.  

Reason #1 ADD LENGTH

Dreaming of longer hair?  If you’ve tried to grow out your hair for a long time and it’s just not working out or if you’re trying to fix a short hair cut you’re regretting then you should consider getting hair extensions!  

Hair extensions come in various colors, textures, and lengths, so you can get the hair you want in as little as one visit.  Walk in with short hair, walk out with long hair.  It’s that simple.  

Reason #2 INCREASED VOLUME 

Many women and men suffer from thinning hair which is where hair extensions come in.  Hair extensions come in various densities, lengths, and colors to help cater to those looking to hide their thinning hair.  There are a lot of options out there to help you gain more confidence in yourself with hair extensions that are specially designed for thin hair. 

Reason #3 EXPERIMENT WITH COLOR

Not ready to commit just yet?  Add color to your hair with extensions.  All the color without any of the commitment.  

Hair extensions make it super easy to add color to your hair in minutes, and you can experiment with different styles, lengths, tones, and with high or low lights until you get the look you want. 

Reason #4 FOR A NEW STYLE

This is a great option for those looking for a new everyday style or for that extra “wow factor” for a special occasion.  Your hair can be entirely transformed so you can have the exact hairstyle you want without having to worry about whether or not your hair is the right length, has enough volume, or is the right color.  

Hello Gorgeous…… Who Are You?

By //  by  Leave a Comment

HG COLOR LOGO TM TAG path

So what exactly is Hello Gorgeous? Hello Gorgeous is a fantastic organization dedicated to helping women battling cancer look and feel like a million bucks! They are a full 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides professional makeovers and cosmetic education to women battling cancer at no charge!

Here’s a quote from the Hello Gorgeous website about what they do.

“Providing Red-Carpet Experiences For All Women Battling All Cancers Through Full Spa, Ambush-Style Makeovers In One Of Our 36′ Mobile Dayspas Or By One Of Our Partnering Affiliate Salons Across The United States, At No Cost To Our Gorgeous Women.”

They have mobile spas where they meet (or ambush) the women they help at their location, and they also have a salon affiliate program where local salons partner with Hello Gorgeous to help extend the reach of the organization. Here at Salon Nirvana 954 we are one of their salon affiliates and being part of such a great organization has been a touching and heartfelt experience. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the women we help and seeing the smiles on the faces of their friends and families is such a great feeling.

Cancer affects everyone from those diagnosed to their family, friends, and co-workers. It’s a fight worth fighting. It’s a fight worth getting behind. It’s a fight that millions around the world are taking part in right now. We need your help to reach more women; Hello Gorgeous needs your help. Hello Gorgeous is self-funded – donations go a long way!

You can help in one of five ways.

1. Financial donations go directly to help women battling cancer.
2. Product donations help whether it’s skin care products or makeup.
3. Volunteers help keep the organization and events running smoothly
4. Awareness goes a long way – share on social media and tell others about Hello Gorgeous and it’s local salon affiliates.
5. Become a partner! We are always looking for local businesses to partner with us. At the moment we are looking for a local boutique.

Click here to make a donation!

Organic Hair Color: 5 Things You Should Know

By //  by  Leave a Comment

Are you making a wise decision and using organic dye to change your hair color? If so, your hair will thank you immensely in the long run. Avoiding the harsh chemicals in typically boxed hair dye leaves your hair rejuvenated and full of nutrients. This is exactly why most people turn to organic hair color. At Salon Nirvana 954, our experts want to inform you of some things you should know when it comes to this better option. We work with only natural hair products, Fort Lauderdale. This is why we are one of the top hair salons near me.

 

Take It From The Professionals

In the professional beauty industry, the term “organic hair color” refers to hair color made with organic botanicals and fewer chemicals. Organic, in this sense, is the same definition we use for our organic food standards, which is botanicals grown without the use of pesticides.

When most people refer to “organic hair color” they are referring to professional organic hair color brands formulated with the least amount of synthetic chemicals and the maximum amount of organic botanical ingredients.

While beauty professionals know the chemistry of hair color and how it works, many consumers do not. We hope this article sheds a little more light on the term “organic hair color” and how it came to be.

 

Things To Know About Natural Hair Products

  • Does it work?
    • Of course! Keep in mind that no professional organic hair color brand is 100% natural. Any organic hair color product will contain a certain amount of chemicals necessary to perform. When searching for an organic hair color company what you need to ask about is percentages.
    • Specifically, what is their percentage of:
      • Pigments (PPDs, PTDS, etc.)
      • pH Adjuster (Ethanolamine, etc.)
      • Organic Ingredients (meaning botanicals only)!
      • Natural Ingredients
      • Naturally Derived Ingredients
    • Once you have determined the percentages of these components, you will be able to decide better which brand is the most “organic.”

 

  • What about ammonia?
    • Ammonia is a chemical organic compound, not an organic botanical ingredient. Because of this, it is not used in formulas.
    • In chemistry terms, an organic compound means one thing: its molecules contain carbon. That’s it. It doesn’t speak to the safety or natural aspects of the ingredient.
    • Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world. Ammonia found in hair color is not extracted from the soil or our bodies, it’s produced in a lab and has zero natural components.
    • As a gaseous substance, it has been proven to cause respiratory issues, breathing challenges and allergies. Plus, most clients will agree: not having to smell ammonia is a much more pleasant experience.
  • Is professional ammonia free hair color safe?
    • If you choose to use an ammonia-free hair color this does not ensure your hair will be healthier or that you will not have an adverse reaction. While most ammonia-free hair colors will not have the fume-like aroma of ammoniated hair color, they can still do more damage than necessary to the hair.

Call Us Today

If you are looking for the best natural hair products, including organic hair dye, we know just what you need. Salon Nirvana 954 is here for you, Miami. Call or contact us today for more information, Fort Lauderdale. We are one of the top hair salons near me.