Trending Hair Colors This Week – Vol. 84

Trending Hair Colors this Week - Vol. 84

As the temperatures are starting to rise and spring fever is kicking into high gear, we’re obsessing over pops of color and spring flowers. From muted pastels to golden hues, we’ve hand selected six new shades that will get you excited for the season!

With spring flowers in mind, take a look at these captivating hues!

Prime Primrose Hair Color Formula

Ideal Iris Hair Color Formula

Hair by @joshuathehairartist

This color looks just like a freshly bloomed Primrose shaking off the winter's snow! Here's how to achieve a hue with the right amount of frost and pastel.

Hair by @eyecandysimplyorganic

You can still make a statement and be demure. This formula calls for peek-a-boo pops of color but with a soft and muted vibe.

Lift: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener to a level 9/10 + shadow root with Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde & Oway Hcolor 5.17 Light Frosted Brown

Mids: Oway Hcolor 5.77 Deep Purple Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster/Tone Corrector

Dilute: with Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment on ends 3-5 minutes

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Roots: Oway Hcolor 3.0 Natural Dark Brown + pull through

Prelighten: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Tone: ½  Oway Hcolor-0.7 Purple Booster/Tone Corrector + ½  Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum and ½  Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster/Tone Corrector + Oway Hcolor  11.17 Frosted Platinum

Perfect Peony Hair Color Formula

Delightful Daffodils Hair Color Formula

Hair by @lalunacolors

Who doesn’t love a pastel pink hair color? It’s so versatile that anyone can pull it off. Look pretty in pink with this formula.

Hair by @stephenie_organic.styles

Gold hues are classic but this one is so on key for the season. Get this daffodil-inspired locks with this hair color formula!

Color: 50g of O&M CØR.color Pastel Pale Pink Toner + 15g Oway Hmelt Playful Rose  + 100g O&M CØR.color 10 vol Activator.

Apply on dry hair

Process for 20 minutes

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener

Tone: Oway Hcolor 90.1 Ash Super Bleaching Blonde + a pinch Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde.

Hip Hyacinth Hair Color Formula

Cheeky Cherry Blossoms Hair Color Formula

Hair by @bree.hancock

Smokey purple tones look intimidating to formulate but it’s really quite simple. This has so much dimension it looks like a field of Hyacinths.

Hair by @hairbykotay

This is just so pretty, the name Cherry Blossoms doesn’t do it justice! Keep this pastel pink light and airy like flowers with this easy one-step formula.

Foilage: O&M Ammonia Free Keratin Powder Lightener

Tone: 30g  O&M CØR.color Charcoal Toner + 15g O&M CØR.color 0.11 Ash Pure Color + 5 g O&M CØR.color 0.66 Violet Pure Color

​Toner: 15g O&M CØR.color 9.6 Very Light Violet Blonde + 10g O&M CØR.color Pale Pink Toner + 5g O&M's CØR.color Lilac Toner + 60g O&M 5 Volume Semi Cream Activator

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10 Air Purifying Plants To Detoxify Your Salon

If the idea of an eye-catching new salon plant didn’t grab your attention, just wait until you hear the detoxifying benefits of these indoor air purifying plants! For a plant to make our list, it must meet the following requirements:

• Hard to Kill
• Eliminate Common Salon Air Pollutants
• Aesthetically Pleasing Salon Decoration

In case you are wondering which airborne chemicals decrease salon air quality the most, we made this handy chart for you below:

5 Most Common Salon Air Toxins
INGREDIENT	FOUND IN	FACTS
Formaldehyde	Permanent Straightening Treatments, Keratin Treatments, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Hardeners	Known Human Carcinogen
Ammonia	Hair Color, Perm Systems, Window Cleaners, Floor Waxes	Corrosive, damages cells upon breathing, swallowing or skin contact, Respiratory Irritant
Benzene	Hair Colors, Plastics, Pesticides, Detergents, Synthetic Fibers	Known Human Carcinogen, especially Leukemia
Trichloroethylene	Hair Extensions Glue, Lace Wig Glue	Long term exposure causes liver, kidney and skin damage

 

Best Indoor Air Purifying Plants for the Salon

 

Peace Lily

Eye-catching and easy-to-care for, Peace Lily’s would look beautiful in a salon of any size. Their elegant white spathes and low maintenance care routine, make them an all-around all-star plant to have on display at the salon.

Removes: formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene and ammonia.
Care Tips: Low light or medium, indirect sunlight – soil: evenly moist; water weekly

Aloe Vera

This healing succulent has multiple uses in the salon. It removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air, but it’s soothing gel can come in handy when you get the occasional hot tool burn. Tip: Our tribe of holistic hair stylists love to mix freshly cut aloe into fruit water for an extra kick of Vitamin E, or on clients with sensitive scalps!

Removes: formaldehyde, benzene
Care Tips: Loves sunlight, allow soil to dry between waterings

English Ivy

 

These mesmerizing, vine-like plants can make a striking statement in any organic salon. Not only does it remove benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, it removes airborne mold and feces. Yes, feces. So, don’t be afraid to put English Ivy in your salon restroom.

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, mold, feces
Care Tips: moist, even soil – water weekly, thrive in bright to low light

 

Azalea

If you prefer a pop of brightly colored blooms for the salon, look no further than azaleas! This evergreen plant can thrive in salon without direct sunlight and even eliminates formaldehyde from the air. However, you’ll want to opt for greenhouse azaleas, as they’ll be able to survive indoors.

Removes: formaldehyde
Care Tips: prefers moist, even soil, humidity, cooler temperatures

 

Weeping Fig

The Weeping Fig requires a bit more tender love and attention, but it’s intricately twisted trunk makes a beautiful statement in the salon.

Removes: Benzene, formaldehyde, ammonia

Care Tips: bright light, allow soil to dry between waterings, sensitive to temperature changes

Spider Plants

The Spider Plant’s name is as interesting as its namesake but it's actually really lovely! With its unique look, you can hang it up or place it on counters - just make sure it doesn’t get too much direct sunlight.

Removes: formaldehyde, xylene and toluene

Bamboo Palm

The Bamboo Palm is exotic and captivating in appeal with its gorgeous patterned palms. Caring for this plant requires minimal effort. Just water the plant when the soil is dry, prune dead ends and you are all set. 

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene

Gerbera Daisies

The Gerbera Daisy is hard to resist as they come in so many different vibrant colors. Brighten and enliven any space with an arrangement of these pretties. These will last weeks too if you provide it with adequate lighting.

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene

Care Tips: For optimal care, these flowers benefit from monthly fertilizer feedings.

Dracaena Marginata

This plant is sure to attract attention with its interesting spiky appearance! It gets its sinister name from the red stem variation that resembles dragon blood.

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene

Care Tips: These are independent plants that need a little bit of light and only water once soil is dry

Mother in Law’s Tongue  

This plant has a few names and all of them don't sound very pleasant but we assure you this plant has a pretty pattern and adds flair on shelves or cute corners.

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene

Care Tips: Because these have succulent leaves it's advised to allow this plant to dry in between waterings.

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Trending Hair Colors This Week – Vol. 83

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Trending Hair Colors this Week - Vol. 83

Spring is in the hair! It's the commencement of the Spring Equinox and with St. Paddy’s Day festivities around the corner, we felt inspired! Make a statement this season with these bold, vibrant and unique hues of green and gold.

Check out these St. Patty's Day-inspired hair colors!

Celtic Knot Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kristina Fetto of Grow Organic Salon

Balayage: Oway Hbleach + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume

Glaze: 30 drops Oway Hmelt Blue Charm  + 10 drops of Oway Hmelt Green Harmony

Finish: Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer for 15 mins.

Pot of Gold Hair Color Formula

Hair by Bree Hancock of @blubotiquesalon

Root melt: O&M CØR.color 7.43 Copper Gold Blonde + O&M Ammonia Free Keratin Powder Lightener.

Tone: O&M CØR.color 10.0 Lightest Blonde.

Shamrock Hair Color Formula

Hair by Hannah Joy Yancey of @creature.atl

Lift: Oway Butter Cream Hbleach Lightener.

Glaze: 40 ml Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 40 drops Oway Hmelt Green Harmony.

Erin go Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by @ashleydenettehair

Highlight: O&M Ammonia Free Keratin Powder Lightener.

Lowlight: O&M CØR.color 7.34 Golden Copper Blonde. Only pull some of the lowlights all the way through so that the ends stay blonde.

Tone: O&M CØR.color 10.3 Lightest Golden Blonde.

Irish Spring Hair Color Formula

Hair by Tyler Fenix

Mix: 5 grams Oway Hbright +25 grams of Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment +100 drops of Oway Hmelt Blue Charm.

Process: 15 minutes. Result should be a light pastel or yellow green.

Rinse and towel dry the hair.

Glaze: Oway Hmelt Blue Charm directly on ends.

Soda Bread Hair Color Formula

Hair by Bree Hancock

Foil: O&M Ammonia Free Keratin Powder Lightener.

Tone 45g O&M CØR.color Apricot Toner +5g of O&M CØR.color 0.43 Copper Pure Color.

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Spring Cleaning: How to Spark Joy in the Salon Marie Kondo Style

How to Spring Clean the Salon Marie Kondo Style

Tidying up is not just about decluttering - it's also about leaving room for things that *truly* matter for your inner peace and space. Do the things you have in the salon give you joy? Or are you holding on to things because you should or they've served purpose in the past?

This Spring, give your salon a fresh start. Inspired by Marie Kondo's popular KonMari Method, we’ve put together five hassle-free ideas that will leave your salon clean and sparkling. 

Spark joy in the salon with these cleaning and tidying techniques! 

image source: people.com

Step One: Pre-cleansing ritual.

Marie Kondo suggests starting your cleaning experience with greeting your space and saying thanks for all the wonderful memories and opportunities it has provided you. 

Step Two: Purify the air.

Once your pre-cleaning ritual is complete, purify your space of any negative energy by burning sage (aka smudging) or diffusing pure essential oils. This will set a joyful mood and a more positive atmosphere as you tidy up your salon.

You can also use our all-natural Oway Bio-Rich Water to replace your air fresheners. This versatile spray is made from essential oil hydrolates, so it contains properties needed to detoxify and freshen the air.

Step Three: Organize by category.

Many of us love to organize our things according to season or room. Unfortunately, doing this can lead to having similar items scattered in different areas of the salon.

If you have a small suite, you need to make use of your space mindfully, and this is where the KonMari Method comes in.

Marie Kondo's method is all about simplicity. Organizing items by category, such as Tools, Garments, Accessories, etc. will help you save time looking for them and putting them away. For tiny accessories like clips or bobby pins, Oway’s signature amber glass jars are perfect. They're infinitely recyclable and make for cute decor, too. 

Image Source: Mavrick Studio Salon

Step Four: Discard and donate anything that you don't need.

Obvious things like leftover hair color and other unused salon treatments should be properly discarded. Donate old salon tools to businesses or individuals who would find use for them. But before you toss them aside - Marie Kondo suggests thanking each item for serving its purpose. 

However, this concept is not only limited to physical items. Sometimes as we transition to a more holistic lifestyle, we have a hard time ditching our old ways. To ensure that your salon is as green as possible, ask yourself: Are the products I'm using contain chemicals that may harm the health of my team and clients? Are the ingredients cruelty-free and ethically sourced? Are my tools, equipment and furniture eco-friendly and made from sustainable materials?

Step Five: Freshen up your linens.

Make sure your linens are folded and stacked neatly and upright, so that they look tidy and are easy to find. Keep them extra fresh with Oway Tratto Fabric & Lingerie Spray, it's the ultimate luxury spray and enlivens the atmosphere with a bubbly and warm citrus blend. You can spritz it on your Oway Regenerated Cotton Collection salon garments as an inviting treat for your team and clients.

An important part of the KonMari Method is to “tidy everything at once”. It’s more rewarding if you are able to complete the project the same day. If you have a large space, get your staff or loved ones to participate in tidying up to encourage teamwork. The idea is to create a space that sparks joy and who better to do it with than the people closest to you?

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90’s Hair: Modern Spins on Decade Classics

The 90's have made a major comeback! From butterfly clips to twists, everywhere you turn the 90’s are here and it looks like the trend is sticking around for a while. We've compiled a few hairstyle favorites from the time period that you can replicate in the salon with a more updated and modern spin.

Here are some inspired hair trends from the decade!

Image Source: Warner Bros.

The Rachel Wave

Hair by @thehairparlourkc

Jennifer Aniston absolutely rocked the tousled, just-got-out-of-bed look. This popular do’ had tons of shine. Here’s how to create this with a more current feel.

• This look can be updated by implementing a fresh shag cut.
• Using a straight razor, carve texture and layers into the natural wave.
• Use a concoction of Oway Curly Potion and Oway Smoothing Cream to run through hair.
• Diffuse dry.

Image Source: Pinterest

The Julia Curls

Hair by @_thehalfrican

Julia Roberts had the ideal head of curls in the 90’s. Natural curls were a hit then and, luckily, resurfaced in recent years. Here's how to recreate and modernize the style. 

• This look is mainly about the haircut. Follow the shape of the head with layering to build volume and shape.
• Cleanse the hair and rinse thoroughly. Add a lot of water while raking through sections of hair.
• Use a scrunching method with Oway Curly Hair Potion while the hair is flipped upside down.
• Rake through Oway Smoothing Cream.
• Depending on the density of the hair adjust amount of cream to use. Section hair down the middle about a quarter for each side.
• Diffuse dry.

Image Source: InStyle/Steve Granitz/WireImage

The Courtney Cut

Hair by @lexismithhair

Bobs have always been timeless and a staple in the 90’s. Courtney Cox rocks this style with frontal highlights. For a modern approach;

• Use lots of blunt lines texturizing and slide cutting technique.
• Glaze with O&M CØR.color 7.0 Blonde to achieve color.
• Finish this sleek look with O&M Frizzy Logic Shine Serum.

Image Source: cuffarophoto.com

The Space Buns

Hair by @headrushsalonct

Gwen Stefani always had vibrant hair color and styled it with the ever popular-double space buns. Here’s how to refresh this decade favorite.

• For this fun 90’s look, Use Oway Thermal Stress Protector before curling with a 1” wand. Let the hair cool before running fingers through.
• Spritz hair with Oway Sculpting Mist.
• Put some Oway Water Resin on fingertips to do the dutch braids in the mohawk section. Pull the braids out a little bit so they are not so tight to the head.
• Secure the braid with an elastic and lightly tease the leftover ponytail before twisting it into a knot.
• Use bobby pins to secure it and pull apart some sections of the buns to shape them.
• Finish with Oway Sculpting Mist to set the style in place.

Image Source: cindy.com

The Casual Cindy

Hair by @mirandak_kolors

Cindy Crawford serves 90's laid back and casual. To translate the "effortless" hair look into a more modern 'do, use natural texture and softer foiling.

• Start with a full babylight with vertical sectioning, focusing around her face and feathering toward her scalp.
• Mix Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener and Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer in foils making sure to keep continuously checking.
• Rinse and tone with a mixture of O&M CØR.color 6.11 Intense Ash Dark Blonde & O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator.

Image Source: The Source

The Selena Signature

Hair by @alejandra_abloom

The half up, half down ponytail is the signature hairstyle of the decade. Emanate a Selena Quintanilla vibe with this new twist!

• Take freshly shampooed hair and spray liberally throughout the hair from root and ends. Comb and work through.
• Take Oway Shaping Putty to emulsify in the hair and work throughout the length of the strands.
• Blow-dry 75% with a diffuser.
• Next take Oway Sea Salt Spray and apply to the regrowth and continue to scrunch dry with a diffuser to help set the curl. Dry to 100%.

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