Calling all students........

Jack Anderson Hair Design offers students 10% discount all week!!!!  The question is what does your salon offer in the form of discount?  Would you prefer a set day for discount? such as a Wednesday? so that you can look your best for that student night out?  Please leave your comments and a further blog will be posted later today regarding students and hair!

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Mens.....Curls

Who it is for

• A natural hairstyle for those naturally curly, or at least those with a head of seriously wavy hair. Don’t try and fake curls – this is a hairstyle that will work with natural, curly hair only.

How it’ll be cut

• Like most of 2012’s men’s hair trends, it’s going to be cut shorter on the sides and longer on the top. The length will all come down to what suits you best, however.
• If you have tight curls and are after that is something easy to manage, ask your hairdresser to use clipper 1 and chop off your curls really close to the scalp. This would be easier to manage.
• Other option is to keep the length, as this would give each hair strand its curly bend.

How to style it

• Styling is essential here. Curly hair is most prone to frizzy ends, especially during the summer months. To prevent this, apply a curl controller cream to wet hair and run your fingers through it.
• While other 2012 hairstyles make great use of it, stay away from hardening gels with this particular hairstyle as they’ll solidify and make the curls look brittle.

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FOR MEN: Curls are in!

GUYS! who would have ever thought it......Curls are in! Find out more in a new blog to be posted later tonight!

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Mens 2012 Hairstyles

Men’s hairstyles may not be as intricate as women’s but they have an appeal which can last longer than women’s fashion hairstyles.  This does not mean men’s styles are boring, in fact they are exciting and retrospective but with each style comes an innovation, an ever evolving change within the style itself.  A popular style which has seen resurgence in 2012, is the undercut, its set to be THE style of 2012 for men, below I include how to achieve this years undercut, in blogs to follow, I will share other key styles for the men of 2012!

The popularity of shows such as Boardwalk Empire mixed with just how sharp this hair cut looks sees the revival of the slicked back undercut influenced by the styles of the early 20th Century.

What to ask for.

The first thing you have to ask your hairdresser / stylist / barber / drunk friend with a pair of scissors (actually, insist the latter stays the fuck away from you) is whether it’s going to work for your hair. Yes, we recommend this step for all the hair trends we write about, but a haircut that requires short sides and a long top isn’t going to work for every guy out there.

For those whom it is, we’ve again turned to Melbourne stylist Annika Bowen for advice on precisely what you should be asking for.

When it comes to asking for your sides to be cut, you have two main options. The first is to have them cut with scissors over comb. The second is to have the sides cut short with clippers. Annika recommends the latter, with the clippers giving a much better effect – having the clippers on number 2 is preferential for this kind of undercut, however, number 3 will still work for those not wanting to go quite as short.

If you do have a thinner temple akin to the second photo above, you can opt to have the sides trimmed extra short at the front temple area. Specifically you’re after a number 1 cut in front of your ears, with that shortness blended into a number 2 or 3 on the rest of the sides and on the back of your head.
While it has to be left long, you have a few more options when it comes to the top. The key rule to the top is this, however: it has to be long, and more length (within reason) is better.

Unlike most other haircuts for the coming seasons that use clippers, this undercut is one that doesn’t require any blending between the sides and the top. You could, however, opt to have it the top blending with the crown depending on how your hair sits. But in short, take a picture of the style that you prefer when you go to get your haircut.

Final tip: this is a hair cut that’s depends on the sharpness of the outline, so when your hair dresser passes the mirror to the sides and back of your head, double check to see that it is precisely finished, particularly on the back of your neck and around your ears. If it’s not, ask them to touch it up. And if they don’t give you the final once over with a mirror, don’t go back.

A post teaser just for men.....

Men’s 2012 hairstyles: hair trends, cuts & colors.

  

Get an in-depth look at all of the latest men's hair trends, hairstyles and haircuts for 2012.

I have sourced material, for men's hairstyles for 2012 and will post these in future blogs, so all you men out there.....LOOK OUT....hair isn't just for girls......MEN can make it their own with their own fashion and style......no short back and sides here!

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Long Hair Styles

Below are just some of the long styles available for women, further posts will include more styles etc.

Long & bouncy

Described as a gorgeous blow-out the bouncy blow dry gives long hair a groomed, elegant yet relaxed finish. Inspired, in part, by the 70s fashion revival but working across most of 2012′s looks, you can read our guide to the bouncy blow dry for a step-by-step tutorial on getting the look and ensuring that you have the optimum bounce in the roots and the soft waves to frame your face.

Hair type suited to: long straight hair & long wavy hair.
Hair colour suited to: all.

French twist

Given that classic fashion revivals define 2012, it should come as no surprised to find that classic hairstyles also go a long way to defining the year. Equally of no surprise is the fact that the French twist hairstyle features for the year. Click the link for the full how-to and styling tips guide.
Hair type suited to: long straight hair & long wavy hair.
Hair colour suited to: all.
Season suited to: best as a spring / summer 2012 hairstyle

Women’s rockabilly hair

It’s the one 2012 hairstyle that’s in for both men and women. Emerging first as a men’s hair trend and now as a women’s, the women’s rockabilly hairstyle plays to the country Americana theme running through some of 2012′s fashion. Seldom subtle, but best worn rough and ready as on Proenza Schouler’s catwalk, you can see that style and all the others by following the link to the guide.

More styles can be found at - http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--2012-hairstyles-2012-haircuts-2012-hair-trends-4338.html#long-hairstyles-2012

 

If you would like to see more styles for different hair types/lengths, please feel free to comment and I will source these for you.

 

Thanks for Reading.....

 

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Jus a lil teaser of what's to come tomorrow :)

2012 hair trends:

2012 hairstyles for women.

  

The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2012's fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you'll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2012. The year's hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2012, hair is all about revivals and evolution. 

I hope you visit my blog to see what's to come....

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Wella Professionals - Hair Care and Styling

In my second blog on products, I will be looking at the other hair care and styling brand, which Jack Anderson uses, which is Wella Professional.

Wella is a German company, and one of the world’s leading cosmetics suppliers. Founded in 1880 by Franz Stroher, with its headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, the company is represented in over 150 countries. It directly owns three business divisions - Professional, Consumer, Cosmetics and Fragrances. All of them are exclusively dedicated to the cosmetics area.

Procter & Gamble acquired a controlling interest in Wella AG, giving Procter and Gamble a major presence in the fast growing professional hair care segment.

The sub-25 brand styling product ShockWaves! is presently title sponsor of the UK NME Awards.

It seems Wella has been around for sometime, going way back to 1880, that’s a long time for any company and it also means Wella has seen trends throughout the 20^th Century and is a leader in the marketplace.  Jack Anderson has truly picked an iconic brand as part of his portfolio, which not only delivers on affordability but also strives to be a trendsetter amongst trends and its followers.  Below is a link to from the Wella Professionals website relating to Wella’s Vision and mission.

http://www.wella.com/en-UK/philosophy-pro.aspx

I also include Wella’s You Tube Channels link, this includes Wella promotional materials, which look into both men and women’s hair care/styling, and trends set for 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/user/WellaTrendVision

Please feel free to take a look it makes for interesting viewing.

LOOK OUT! A further blog to be uploaded tomorrow J

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An introduction to Label. M Hair Products

In my latest blog, I will be looking at hair care and styling products/brands, these are at the heart of any hair salon.  Jack Anderson favours two brands, Label M and Wella Professional.  In this blog I will be primarily looking at Label M and how its ethos matches Jack Anderson Hair Design in its ways of promoting the business as an affordable and innovative approach to hair care and styling.

Label M is a part of the Toni & Guy portfolio, Toni & Guy are a global hairdressing and education business founded by brothers Guiseppe (Toni) and Gaetano (Guy) Mascolo in 1963 and is based in London in the United Kingdom.  Label M was founded by Toni (surviving partner) and his daughter Sasha Mascolo-Tarbuck and its primary function is hair and styling products for salon professionals. 

Having completed research on the Label M Brand, it matches Jack Andersons approach to hairdressing in that hair styling etc should be available to all at an affordable price while not scrimping on its innovativeness in reinventing consumers hair styles and fashion trends.  It was Jack Anderson who influenced my decision to include this blog, as he wished me to learn of how Label M works and its ethos in order to learn how Jack Anderson wishes to be viewed and what his salon can offer the public of Dundee and surrounding areas, whilst researching I noticed I myself owned a Label M product – Label M Shaper, this purchase came form Poundland, which proves Label M is affordable, allowing its products to be sold in cheaper retail outlets.  Hair and Fashion can be viewed as big business but it is the average consumer that aspires to the looks/styles which are mimicked on every High Street in the United Kingdom and with this in mind I believe Label M and salons that use these products will gain new clients within the next few years due to the current economic conditions.  Hair doesn’t have to be expensive, it just need sound products in order for a high end fashion look to be achieved.

Below I include some facts and pictures relating to the Label M Brand.

Label.M Collection 2011

Mission

label.m’s brand mission is to become the ultimate professional hairdressing range in the world – recognised by both the industry and clients’ for its edge-driven, fashion image. The philosophy is also fused by the creativity that stems from a highly influential International Artistic team who are the driving force behind all new product ideas for the creative work they do in terms of session work at London Fashion Week through to Window Advertising Campaigns.

Awards

Your Hair Best Beauty Buys 2011 Deep Conditioners Best All-Rounder – label.m Intensive Mask

Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible 2011 win- label.m Shine Spray

Look Fantastic.com Beauty Awards 2011 Best Heat Protector-label.m Heat Protection Spray

GQ Grooming Awards 2011/2012 Winner Best Shampoo-Organics Orange Blossom Shampoo

Hair magazine Awards 2012 Short-listed for Shampoo category- label.m Honey & Oat Shampoo and label.m Colour Stay Shampoo

Hair magazine Awards 2012 Short-listed for Organic Range- label.m Organic Orange Blossom

Top Male and Female hairstyles of 1994

For my first official blog for the Jack Anderson Hair Design, blog page, I would like to take a step back in time to 1994.  Jack Anderson first opened his doors to clients in 1994, at the time fashion and hair where making and taking big steps in transforming the way we looked, men especially were more interested in personal grooming in a time which before was more predominantly predisposed to a female market.  I have researched the two biggest styles for male and female of 1994, for females the hottest look was the "Rachel" an iconic hairstyle which came synonymous with the character and the popular television series "Friends".  This style had all women running to their hair stylists ready to snip them into copies of "Rachel"  Males also had icons to look up to for their hot styles, Interview with a Vampire was released in 1994, starring two of the then and still running leading men of Hollywood - Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.  Men's hairstyles were predominantly longer aspiring to the characters within the film, although many men aspired to have the long tresses, I feel only a select few men actually had the nerve to have their hair coiffed in this fashion, we have to remember 1994 was still a time before the metro sexual.  Men had started to notice themselves more and were more interested in personal grooming but it would not be until the late 90's that the male boom in hair design would really explode.

I will ask Jack Anderson his thoughts on this blog shortly and will ask him to provide some further quotes on what he thinks rocked the hair world in 1994 and how he views my research on the "Rachel" and the "vampire" looks of 1994.

I include sourced photo's and some media inserts below, on which I based this blog.

*Source The Observer 15th May 2011

The Rachel

The "Rachel"

Unless you spent the 1990s in a box (or without a TV) then you should be familiar with the Rachel. Created by stylist Chris McMillan in 1994 for Jennifer Aniston when she played Rachel Green in Friends, the mid-length, layered bob has become as synonymous with the 1990s as grunge. The fact that the cut, cultivated through artful feathering and blow-dries, was actually a “shag” in all but name probably explains its ubiquity - around 11 million women had it. For Aniston, however, it all got a bit self-referential. “I think it was the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen,” she told Allure magazine 

recently

Brad Pitt

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt

In “Interview with the Vampire”, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise both wear their hair long. This story was set in the 1700s when long tresses were common for men to wear. After this story was made into a movie in 1994, vampires and their look became more popular than ever. In fact, many longer hairstyles became mainstream for men that were all of one length due to Louie’s look in this film.

Read more: http://coolmenshair.com/2011/10/mens-vampire-hair-styles.html#ixzz1oHERAMZ3

So that's 1994, the year a bob came to the fore and mens hair was longer than women's.


Thanks for reading


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Introduction

As part of my Industrial Investigation for HND Advertising and PR at Dundee College, I am now completing a work experience post at Jack Anderson Hair Design, Dundee.  As part of my remit, I will be looking at advertising and pr related work for a hair salon.  In relation to this, I will now be blogging as part of this process, in relation to a retrospective.  Jack Anderson Hair Design was established in 1994 and I will be taking a look at the hair industry, trends, styles, products Jack Anderson promotes etc. from 1994 to present day.

This is my first post, and further posts will follow shortly.

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