With A Little Luck

Friday, November 13th R Squared Salon presents "With a Little Luck" art by Josh Rhodes from 5pm to 7pm. Swing by and partake in wine, snacks, and great art!

Josh Rhodes is a Nevada native, who now lives in Nashville with his photographer wife Sarah. He has done graphic design work for multiple indie bands, magazines, and illustrations for many published authors. His latest collection "With a Little Luck" features mixed-media on wood and canvas, and pieces range from $75-$500. You can view Josh's previous works on his website, www.twobirdsonestonedesign.com or his flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/joshuarhodes

We are so excited to have Josh showing his work in R Squared Salon. Please stop by Friday to meet the artist and check out these amazing pieces at great prices!

DIY Styling Tip: Volume that lasts all night!

Ever wondered how to full, bouncy hair that lasts long after the party's over? Follow these easy steps and your 'do will outlast your night out!



Step 1. Prepwork



Start by shampooing your hair with a volumizing shampoo - go ahead and lather up twice if its been more than 24hrs since your last shampoo. This will give you a clean canvas to work with - free of dirt, oils, and any heavy styling product build up. We recommend Serie Expert Volume Expand Shampoo, it has calcium and silica minerals to help add extra bounce to your hair.



Follow with a light application of a volumizing conditioner to the midshaft and ends of your hair ONLY! Do not skip this step...full, bouncy hair does not mean dry, frizzy split ends! Using the proper conditioner applied to the ends of your hair will not weigh it down...we like Serie Expert Volume Expand Conditioner for this step.

Be sure to rinse, rinse, and rinse again to ensure there is no conditioner lingering in your hair.



Step 2. Styling Product Application



You will need 2-3 styling products to do this step the right way...a body-building foam/mousse, a weightless creme, and an optional aerosol texture spray.

Start by gently towel drying excess water from your hair. After gently detangling, apply a golf ball-size dollop of mousse to your roots - make sure to target all areas of your head-top, sides, and underneath-flip your hair over to make the application easier. Now you are ready to apply a dime size amount of the weightless creme (our fave is Texture Expert Smooth Essence) to the ends of your hair and comb through for even coverage of both products.

Keep the aerosol texture spray handy for the next step.



Step 3. The Blowout



For the best DIY blowout possible, you will need an ionic blowdryer with a NOZZLE on the end, a boar bristle round brush, and clips for sectioning. The nozzle is very important to direct the airflow of your dryer - without it the air blows out like a tornado, whipping your hair every which way, and it is virtually impossible to get a smooth finish.



Start by flipping your hair over and drying 80-90% of the moisture out of it. Once your hair is almost dry, turn your dryer off and section your hair into 3 sections - Top Section: a "mohawk" section about the width of your brush from front hairline to crown. Mid Section: All the hair from top of ear to top of ear....basically what you would put up, if you were going to wear your hair 1/2 up 1/2 down. Bottom Section: This is everything under the mid section, behind your ear.

Begin in the Bottom Section, and spray the aerosol texture spray from root to tip. Use moderate tension with your round brush and follow the brush with your dryer's nozzle pointed down the hair shaft. Finish by blasting each section with the cool shot on your dryer.
Move on to the Mid Section. Again start by applying the texture spray from root to tip covering the entire section. Use the same technique with the brush and dryer, but be sure to lift your hair at the root area with your brush for maximum volume. Begin drying at the hairline on one side, move to center back, and then start the process on the other side. Use your cool shot to lock in volume on each section.
Now, for the Top Section. Start at the back of the section, in the crown area. Pull your first piece straight up and spray your texture spray from root to tip. Your brush should be behind the section, and your dryer is in front. Pull the piece straight up with your brush and follow with your dryer. Keep the brush moving by rolling it down once you reach the ends - you should be constantly brushing up and winding down while following with your dryer. A few passes should be all you need to completely dry the section then blast with your cool shot. Use this same technique as you move forward in the section. Even the very last piece on your hairline will be blown straight up and back UNLESS you have a short fringe. If you have a short fringe, just blast them down or to either side.

Step 4. Finishing

Now your hair should be completely dry and full of mega body and bounce. Complete your look by setting the Top Section with Velcro rollers for 10 -15 mins (optional), backcombing in the crown area for added height, and spraying a little aerosol finishing spray at the roots and over the surface.

Tips: To keep your style looking hot, hot, hot all night - Keep your hands out of it, the natural oils on your fingers will weigh it down. Carry a small backcombing brush and a travel size texture spray for quick touch ups.

D.I.Y.

3 Nashville magazines - 1 month

September was a busy, busy month for the R Squared Salon team! We had editorial work published in 3 Nashville magazines - all of them featuring new fall fashion. Our 1st project was with Nashville Lifestyles and Maximum Artists Creative Services...David Bean was the photographer, and we shot at Grimey's record store and at hotspots on Lower Broad - like Layla's Bluegrass Inn. Next we worked with NFocus Magazine for a 10 page spread featuring the hottest fashions from local boutiques like The Cotton Mill and Haven. Chuck Arlund shot this editorial at a FABULOUS home in Forrest Hills. Next we reconvened with Chuck Arlund and Connie Cathcart-Richardson's top notch creative team for a very fashion-forward shoot in Germantown with model Salome of Bravo's "Make Me A Supermodel". These images were published The Nashville Scene's fall fashion issue, and looked awesome in the new, glossy look of the magazine.

John Galliano/Spring 2010/Paris

Galliano is always such a source of inspiration. His collections are always exquiste, and his concepts always push the envelope. I always find myself anticipating seeing his latest creations, but honestly it's more about the hair, makeup, and how it all works together to tell a story. This latest show at Paris Fashion Week may be my all time fave. Galliano's glorious clothes, 1930's makeup with a touch of hysteria, over the top spray-painted hair pieces, and extravagant hair accessories spun a tale of film starlets who were staring head on at the ruin of their sparkling careers as silent movie ingenues. John Galliano's portrayal of Sunset Boulevard was directly influenced by silent film stars such as Tallulah Bankhead, and a research trip to L.A. where he toured old Hollywood homes to envision the lifestyle of starlets of that era. Let's all take a cue from this latest masterpiece, and wear our eyemakeup a little deeper, paint our lips a bit more defined and Clara Bow-esque, throw some feathers in our hair, or wear platform pumps with ankle socks!

Rad Hair.

Ace Harper, member of the Darling Stilettos and rockstar girlfriend, has rad hair. Bling, Bling Blonde with thick bangs that curve around her cheekbones....it's the perfect example of what hair should look like with this season's nod to all things Rock n' Roll. So, ask your stylist for a heavy curved fringe, extra glossy color (you don't have to be platinum - just make your shade blinging) and throw on your black leather jacket and studded boots....you could be the next Rocket Queen.

Rock 'n Roll Makeup

Our favorite makeup look of the moment has us channeling our inner rockstar. Eyes are punked out with lots of black liner and pewter shadow....smudge, smudge, smudge...it needs to look like you may have slept in it. Matte magenta lips make this look fresh and a little less heroin chic. Start with a nude lip liner to set the foundation, then apply your first coat of magenta lipstick - BedHead's Girls Just Want It! in Fun is our fave - after your first coat, blot and then lightly dust your lips with loose powder. This step will keep the color from moving or fading. Now your ready to apply your second coat of lipstick and party on!

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Nashville Scene Spring Fashion '09

1 day- multiple clothing, hair, makeup, and location changes - fabulous models, photographer, hair and make up - and lots of great ideas and creative freedom compliments of Connie Cathcart-Richardson, fashion contributor for The Nashville Scene. The images from this shoot were published as a fashion insert for the Scene's Spring issue. Here are a few of our faves that didn't make the publication.....

Reverie/Realite

Dreams become reality with new tools customized to restore strength, enliven texture, and illuminate shine.

Liss Ardent - thermal reconstructing crème fine hair
Transforms fine/weakened hair with heat activation to rebuild strength and vitality to damaged lengths and ends
Tailored for use with heat styling tools, this nourishing crème enriches hair leaving it glossy, radiant and strengthened against styling damage.

Perfect Shimmer - shine illuminating mist coarse hair
Transforms coarse, rebellious hair with radiant luster and intense shine longevity .
Micro fine particles provide an even veil of glasslike reflection without weight or residue for a perfect style finale.

Sublime Twist - texture enhancing spray gel medium hair
Transforms medium/thick hair into soft, tousled textures
Designed to enhance and enliven textures from undulating waves to ruffled ringlets while providing medium weight definition from roots to ends .

Vinyl Friday

Friday, April 3rd at R Squared Salon! Official launch party for Let Them Eat Cake - one of a kind anywhere adornments and The Gilded Cage vintage accessory line! Vinyl records spinning, food, drinks, complimentary makeup touch ups, hot new accessories just in time for the weekend! Stop by from 3-7

Urban Chic Bridal

These images are from a way cool collaboration with R Squared Salon and Chuck Arlund of Arlund Imagery. The inspiration was urban chic bride, and the images came together perfectly. Our model, Lauren, was a trooper! She traipsed around the Werthan Mills parking lot barefoot, layed on the pavement, and perched on scary work tables in a deserted garage! All of the elements were just right.....lighting, hair and makeup, posing, and background scenery. Getting married soon? You definitely need R Squared Salon for all your wedding day glam needs, and Chuck Arlund to capture your memories with his fresh. artsy style.

R Squared Salon + The Gilded Cage = Hottnesss

Kayla and Renae just rocked out the hair for this photo shoot for The Gilded Cage, a vintage boutique based in East Nashville. They drew inspiration from retro looks from the 70's, but used cutting edge techniques and products to make it happen. Ms. Gilded Cage's hair was set with 2 sizes of curling irons, aluminum foil (yes aluminum foil), and Texture Expert Infinium 4. Mr. Gilded Cage was given a short sleek look with lots of Texture Expert LumiControl and finger styled. To see more goodies check out www.myspace.com/gildedcagenashville

NFocus March 2009

Just a few weeks ago, all members of the R Squared Salon team partnered with Connie Richardson of NFocus Magazine and Shelley Tucker of Lifestylist, Inc. to create a 10 page spread for the March issue of NFocus. We all spent 4 days in fashion photo shoot land with 9 lovely ladies and 1 gentleman, who all represented a different local non-profit. Kayla provided her makeup skills, while Nichole and Renae styled hair, and Amber's hair and makeup skills are showcased on the cover. This special NFocus issue is in conjunction with The Model Behavior Fashion show that showcased NYC designer Zang Toi and raised money for the non-profits that are represented in the issue. Grab it on local newsstands now!

Inspiration

Betsey Johnson, how we love thy Spring '09 New York Fashion Week show - Let us count the ways...

1. Fresh faced models with brightly tinted cheeks!

real life - Try a brighter apricoty blush shade with clean, glowy skin for a look that is very now.

2. Springy skirts, bright tights, and a bouncy bob.

real life - If you've been feeling ho hum about your hair lately, there is now better time than this spring to make a change. Shorter styles are back with a vengence, and are uber cute when styled with a retro flair.

3. Juicy lips, white booties, and more bobs!

real life - Try a juicy watermelon shade of lip gloss, and wear a long asymetrical bob messy for an edgy rocker look.

Helpful hint - Use Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo Spray to acheive that "2nd day" hair look.

4. Frills, corset belts, choppy bobs , and black cherry lips

real life - Long, eyelash skimming fringes look amazing when teamed with a chin length, razored bob. Feeling daring? Pair deep cherry lips with a barely there eye, and rock out in your frills.

Let Them Eat Cake!

There is no better way to brighten up your day and add some zing to your 'do then with a fun hair accessory. Celebs like Natalie Portman, Mischa Barton, and Kiera Knightley have been snapped with sparkly clips, flowers, and feathers in their hair recently, and you don't want to miss out on this fun trend! Let Them Eat Cake, an ultra femine line of chic hair clips and headbands that are inspired by Marie Antoinette and rock 'n roll, is now available at R Squared Salon. We love these hip accessories because they look awesome in your hair or clipped onto your scarves and purses. For a more avant garde look you can clip a few in your hair to really make a statement. Let Them Eat Cake's pieces range from $10-$20 and are available at R Squared Salon now!

Introducing new Volume Expand!

R Squared Salon introduces the latest in haircare technology with the brand new VOLUME EXPAND line from Serie Expert.



Over the past several years, a new ingredient trend has revolutionized the beauty industry - minerals. Now Serie Expert brings the benefits of minerals to haircare with the new VOLUME EXPAND.

Mineral Expand Technology expands the space between hair fibers for optimal volume with a natural touch. Result: Ampliform Effect *lifts hair from the root for overall fullness, substance and body *provides lasting volume and style *nourishes without weighing the hair down for a natural feel

If you have fine hair and have always wanted thick locks, this is the answer to your prayers! Book a POWER DENSITY HAIRCUT with an R Squared stylist today! 615.327.3474 or book online at www.rsquaredsalon.com