Warm tones and deeper colors are inching their way back into our feeds and that only means fall season is arriving! While we love seeing their gorgeous balays and sunkissed locks, we can’t be more excited to see what our #HolisticHairTribe will serve us during this year’s fall/winter season.

Dark Honey Hair Color Formula

Hair by Wendy Pendill

Honey blonde flatters almost any type of skin tone. So, if you have a client who has virgin hair like Wendy’s client, Honey Blonde is a great choice. Add some highlights for more dimension.

Balaylights: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Gloss: 40g Oway Hcolor 10.1 Ash Extra Light Blonde + 10g Oway Hcolor 8.1 Ash Light Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Ice Queen Hair Color Formula

Hair by Tara Jean May

It’s never too late to try that Daenerys Targaryen-inspired hair color. Platinum blondes look amazing whatever the season, anyway, so go for it!

Lightening: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer (on scalp)

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Strawberry Copper Hair Color Formula

Hair by Candice Tainton

This hue offers just the right amount of vibrancy and zest to the hair. Clients looking for a fresh, elegant color may want to try this strawberry copper formula by Candice.

Roots: 20g O&M Mineral.CCT 7/0 Blonde + 30g O&M Mineral.CCT 7/43 Copper Gold Blonde

Balayage: O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener + O&M Mineral.CCT 30 Volume LIFT Activator

Toner: O&M Mineral.CCT 9/5 Very Light Mahogany Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 5 Volume SEMI Cream Activator

Pumpkin Spice Hair Color Formula

Hair by Merissa Luetjen

Unlike its latte namesake, this hair color works from summer to winter. Change it up a bit by foiling in highlights over the color.

New Growth (2.5 inches): Oway Hcolor 7.34 Golden Copper Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Painted Sections of 1.5-2.5 (Alternating): Oway Hcolor 7.34 Golden Copper Blonde and O&M Mineral.CCT 7/34 Warm Copper Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Foiled Highlights Over the Color: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer (2.5-3 in apart).

Rinsed & Mixed all Colors Together for about 5mins

Hot Copper Hair Color Formula

Hair by Johnie Brown

The best thing about this color is it looks different in every angle, depending on the amount of light hitting it. Perfect for clients who aren’t afraid to stand out!

Roots: 25g Oway Hcolor 6.43 Copper Golden Dark Blonde + 5g Oway Hcolor 7.44 Deep Coppery Blonde + 45g Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Mids to Ends: 30g Oway Hcolor 7.44 Deep Coppery Blonde + 10g Oway Hcolor 0.0 Bleaching Booster + 60g Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Beach Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Lindsey Rae Crosby

Don’t you just love it when your client has naturally beautiful hair? This hair color didn’t need a toner. Just a bit of Oway Bio-Rich Water, Glossy Nectar, and Smoothing Cream and she was good to go.

Highlights: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Let’s face it – as a business owner, your salon’s success rides on your employees’ talents and skills. But finding the best employees isn’t always a walk in the park.

Great talents are not just looking for better pay, especially with today’s generation of employees. You must be offering something more than good money to convince them to stay. There are many businesses out there that have the same beliefs and services as yours – so the question is: what makes your salon stand out?

Below are tried-and-tested tips on how to build and grow a successful team of stylists, and how to keep them loyal to your salon.

Interview potential employees.

The interview process plays a key role in determining whether a stylist fits your salon environment.  As hair stylists, we interact with people with different personalities day in day out, so we need to make sure our team members don’t leave at the first sign of difficulty. During the interview, we recommend doing the following:

1. Ask situational questions. Find out how they respond to tough situations by asking how they handle themselves when they join a new team or work with an important client. Their responses will help you assess whether they’re perfect for your salon or not.
2. Look for people with great interpersonal skills. Stylists are therapists and hair doctors rolled into one, so having solid people skills is highly important. The ideal stylist needs to be great at communicating, listening, problem-solving, and decision-making.
3. Choose people who share your mission or beliefs. In a recent study by Glassdoor, one of the top reasons employees leave their jobs is Work Culture. While skills, talent, and experience are important factors to be considered during the hiring process, character and passion are equally significant. During the interview, articulate your salon’s mission and vision, then ask them what type of culture they thrive in and if your salon’s philosophy is in tune with their personal beliefs.

Establish systems, goals, and expectations.

Now that you’ve found your team of salon professionals, the next crucial step is how to retain them. This is where goal-setting comes in. As part of the team, what do you expect from them? Establish clear performance metrics, work system, and a professional development plan. Once you’ve relayed those, be sure to define the incentives or growth opportunities they can possibly receive if they hit your business goals. Doing so gives them a sense of direction and validates their decision to join your salon.

Communicate with your team.

According to a study by Leadership IQ, those who spend about 3 hours a week with their boss (emails and chats included) are found to be 29% more inspired, 30% more engaged, 16% more innovative, and 15% more intrinsically motivated than those who seldom do.¹

Spending time with your team sends a message that you value them and you are present for them. Use this opportunity to do the following:

1. Coaching. This includes providing feedback with how they are doing and how they can improve their overall performance, including increasing client referrals, selling retail, and upselling additional salon services.
2. Mentoring. After hiring top talents, it is critical that you constantly check in on them during their onboarding. This allows you to effectively mentor them and prepare them for future roles in your salon.
3. Training. Many stylists are discouraged to take continuing education and training classes because of the cost, but by providing it to them as part of your professional development plan improves their morale and job satisfaction immensely, which bring us to our next tip.

Invest in their education.

Hairdressing is an ever-changing industry. As salon owners, we need to make sure that our team remains abreast of the latest products and techniques in the beauty industry.

On average, employees must receive 8-20 hours of training each year. This can be in the form of:

• Manufacturer-Provided Training
• Online Class
• In-Salon Training
• Trade Show/Conference
• Distributor-Provided Training

When employees are given educational opportunities, you are instilling commitment and loyalty from them. They’re more likely to stay when they see that their growth is of utmost importance to you.

Offer appealing job benefits.

First and foremost, we shouldn’t forget that these stylists are offering time and talent. More importantly, they deal with potentially health-damaging substances 8 hours a day (unless you’re an organic salon). Having a competitive compensation plan and an attractive benefits package in place gives an impression that you value their efforts.

Besides bonuses and other monetary rewards, benefits can also come in:

• Company-Paid Training
• Flextime
• Salon-Provided Health Benefits
• Career Advancement
• Job Sharing Opportunities
• Association Membership

Keeping employees satisfied on the job is more than just providing a lucrative salary. Different workers want different things. So as salon owners, we must be able to strike the right balance among benefits, career development opportunities, and tools to maximize team loyalty and productivity.

Source:

¹ Leadership IQ. (2015). All Great Leadership Styles Begin By Spending Time With Employees. Available: https://www.leadershipiq.com/blogs/leadershipiq/35352257-all-great-leadership-styles-begin-by-spending-time-with-employees

Hair loss is a sensitive issue for both men and women alike. It can be a blow to one’s self-esteem, especially for those whose careers are in fields that demand constant social interaction. A receding hairline, a few bald spots here and there, a tuft of hair waiting to fall off at any second—all these can make you want to die every time you look into the mirror.

Because hair loss has become a pretty normal, albeit unwanted, occurrence, resources for dealing with this matter are found all over, be it online or offline. Methods range from the tried and tested, such as these powerful ways to halt hair loss, to the extraordinary, sometimes bordering on the bizarre.

No one ever said the road to hair growth is straight and easy. Going down that path requires tons of patience, moments of trial and error, and an open mind. This makes sense, though, considering hair growth doesn’t take place in an instant.

These 5 strange but effective methods to promote hair growth fall under that classification: in words and theory they appear bizarre and kooky, but in practice they aren’t so bad, after all.

Do these weird methods really work? Try out these 5 bizarre strategies yourself, and you be the judge of that.

1. Hang upside down.

Don’t say you weren’t warned; these are odd methods, after all! That being said, there are people who swear by this strategy.

Popularly known as the inversion method, hanging upside down is believed to stimulate hair growth because it increases blood flow to the scalp. Blood is rich in nutrients that nourish the scalp; thus, with nourishment, proponents of this technique believe hair is likely to grow faster.

Perform the inversion method by letting your head hang over your bed for a few minutes. Or if you can perform a headstand, you can opt to do so. Practice this method for a few minutes every day until you see results.

2. Wear a shower cap to bed.

Apparently, in the realm of hair growth, a shower cap isn’t exclusively meant for the shower. When worn outside its intended purpose, this material can help you grow your hair faster too.

Even better is that the process requires you to do virtually nothing. Simply put on your shower cap (or a cling wrap, if you wish) before you hit the sack, and leave it on overnight.

The theory is that with the shower cap left on overnight, the scalp doubles its usual amount of sebum, or oil. This increase in sebum production is said to promote hair growth.

To facilitate the process, massage a few drops of essential oil on your scalp before putting on a shower cap. You can also incorporate acai berry into this step to improve your hair’s health.

3. Apply a cayenne pepper mask to the scalp.

Cayenne pepper isn’t just for your taste buds; it’s for your scalp too. Regular application of this hair mask boosts hair growth, thanks to the natural properties present in pepper.

To create the mask, combine powdered cayenne pepper and oil (any natural oil will do). Mix the two briskly. Shield your hands from the sting by putting on gloves. With that, scoop out a generous amount of the mixture and gently massage into your scalp.

The stinging sensation brought about by the cayenne pepper draws fresh, nutritious blood into the scalp. Apply this scalp mask on a regular basis to see significant results.

4. Coat your hair and scalp with peanut butter.

Peanut butter is rich in alpha-tocopherol, which is a type of vitamin E that has been proven to strengthen hair follicles. Strong hair follicles mean faster-growing hair, and this has been your goal all along, right?

Go for an easy-spread variant of peanut butter to make application easier. Or you can go for the smoothie form, which is somehow easier to put on and rinse off. Whatever works for you. Make sure to cover every inch of your scalp as well as all the hair on your head.

5. Replace cotton pillowcases with silk ones.

Believe it or not, the material your head lays down on has a say in whether or not your hair grows faster. Who’d have thought your sheets, specifically your pillowcases, affect your hair health in any way, right?

They do, though. Studies reveal cotton can be quite harsh on the hair, causing it to easily break. If you’ve been seeing more hair strands on your bed, perhaps your pillowcases have something to do with it.

Silk, on the other hand, is gentler on hair. In fact, people report seeing a decrease in the number of hair strands they find on their bed every day.

If these methods are too kooky for you, there’s always Oway Hair Loss and Hair Rebuilding Treatments to address hair thinning concerns. These organic treatments use the hair stimulating and reparative benefits of biodynamic botanicals and pure essential oils to encourage growth and nourish damaged hair.

Oway Hair Loss Treatment

This organic hair loss treatment harnesses the powers of Denisplant, Buddleja Davidii, and Hair Spa Complex™ to help renew the hair follicles, stimulating hair growth. The micronized Helichrysum and Zanthoxylum will activate hair follicle growth by soothing any inflammation that’s preventing the follicles from taking in nutrients.

Oway Rebuilding Treatment

Hair loss can be caused by damaged hair as well. When hair lacks protein and moisture, the hair becomes weak and prone to breakage. This organic hair rebuilding treatment helps repair the hair’s keratin chains by supplying amino acids and sugar cane oligosaccharides.

By now, you’d think our #HolisticHairTribe would’ve begun transitioning to fall hair colors. It’s still summer after all, and for our community of stylists, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the brighter, more vibrant look.

Cosmic Fusion Hair Color Formula

Hair by Deb Pedraza

Whoever said holistic hair color is boring hasn’t tried using Original & Mineral. The fusion of pink, orange, blue, and purple reminds us so much of the outer space. Talk about out of this world!

Balayage: O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener + O&M Mineral.CCT 20 Volume COVERAGE Cream Activator  

Pink/Orange: O&M Mineral.CCT 9/0 Very Light Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 0/45 Red Tone Booster + O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator  

Blue: O&M Mineral.CCT 9/0 Very Light Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 0/88 Blue Tone Booster + O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator

Purple: O&M Mineral.CCT 9/0 Very Light Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 0/66 Violet Tone Booster + O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator

Mushroom Brown Hair Color Formula

Hair by Abigail Waldrum

Mushroom Brown seems to be all the rage for brunettes this year, which comes as no surprise as it gives the hair a more lively and glossy appearance. Just look at that shine!

Roots (1:1): Oway Hcolor 4.1 Ash Brown + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Mids and Some Ends (1:1): 1/4 Oway Hcolor 6.1 Ash Dark Blonde  + 3/4 Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde  + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer (Left out Blonde Pieces)

Toner (1:1): 1/3 Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde + 2/3 Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer on Towel-Dried Hair for 10 mins

Sangria Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jordan Brownlowe

Fall and winter warms are here! This gorgeous red is a great transition color for brunettes who want to brighten it up for the colder seasons.

Roots (1:1.5): 20mL Oway Hcolor 4.1 Ash Brown + 10mL Oway Hcolor 4.0 Natural Brown + 45mL Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Freehand-painted through Ends: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightene +  Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: 20mL Oway Hcolor 6.4 Coppery Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Café Latte Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jakob Dozen

When warm and cool tones come together, the result can be very stunning. Jakob combined Oway (a warm-based line) and O&M (a cooler line) to create this gorgeous custom blonde.

Lightened: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Color (1:1): O&M Mineral.CCT 8/1 Light Ash Blonde + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Toner (1:1): Oway Hcolor 10.1 Ash Extra Light Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Iris Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Cristina Williams

Don’t you just love how purple and some shadow root can instantly revitalize the hair? Cristina recommends lifting the hair to a pale yellow, color, then blending them horizontally to achieve a smooth transition.

Roots: 1/4 Oway Hcolor 4.77 Deep Purple Brown + 3/4 Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde with a ribbon of Oway Hcolor – 0.7 Purple Booster + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Lengths: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum

Wild Lilac Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kori Logan Neuhauser

When client walks in with orange hair, what better way to fix it than giving her purple roots? That is – if your client is as daring as this one.

Pre-lightened to Pale Blonde: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Roots (1:1.5): Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer for 20mins

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As Hair Stylists, we – as well as our clients – are exposed to an alarming amount of chemicals. Some of these chemicals come with links to allergies, irritants, and carcinogens. And worse, these toxins don’t just attack the body, they also cause severe damage and harm to the planet.

While there isn’t 100% organic hair color  available to us yet, Oway has managed to create the cleanest professional salon products in the industry through green chemistry and biodynamic farming.

But the Oway brand is more than its products. It’s meant to represent a way of being. Individuals who subscribe to this kind of lifestyle make up the Owayans, a community of passionate hairdressers whose sole purpose is to promote a healthy, positive way of living. Below, we break down what it truly means to be part of this revolutionary movement.

Holistic Beauty

For Owayans, beauty transcends far beyond the surface. To them, hairdressing is more than creating beautiful hair. It’s also about nourishing the body from the inside.

Beauty is a clear indicator of health, so when we’re healthy on the inside – it radiates on the outside.

Activities such as meditation, eating organic, and even the most mundane things like reading your favorite book or listening to wonderful music can relax the body and take away the negative energy that’s building up within.

Green Chemistry

Part of the Owayan lifestyle is to make sure products are free from health-damaging ingredients. Products containing ingredients such as the 5 toxic Ps, ammonia, SLS, among others belong to the Owayan no-fly list.

In place of these chemicals, Oway uses gentler, safer alternatives through natural and naturally derived sources. These are specified in the product labels, along with other nutritional and safety information, which include where and how ingredients are obtained and how products should be disposed.

With Oway, you’ll find that all the necessary product information you need are clearly indicated in the labels.

Ecology and Conservation

Owayans believe that the environment greatly impacts our quality of life. And nothing can be truer than that. In order to have a better, healthier life, we need to constantly incorporate environmentally friendly practices in everything that we do.

Simple things such as adding plants in the salon or growing a green space on a rooftop, backyard, or balcony help absorb all the chemicals in the air and turn them into oxygen, thus preserving the sustainability of the environmental systems around them.

Oway’s products are also packaged in reusable amber glass jars. From flower vases to storage, their containers can serve a variety of purposes. By upcycling them, Owayans are able to reduce their ecological footprint as well as not contribute to the millions of tons of waste that we already have.

Global Well-Being

Owayans believe in the transformative power of inclusive and sustainable economic development. This involves purchasing via fair trade networks as well as responsible production to ensure that natural resources are used rationally and efficiently.

Sustainability is governed by three basic pillars: environmental, economic, and social dimensions. These dimensions need to be kept balanced in order for the planet to subsist. And Fair Trade plays a major role in this.

Through Fair Trade, disadvantaged producers are able to enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods and, at the same time, provide for the needs of consumers.¹

While Oway grows its active ingredients on their biodynamic farm in Bologna, Italy, other ingredients are sourced from international fair-trade networks. Natural raw materials are obtained from Africa, Amazonia, Indonesia, Indochina and Aboriginal Australia, supporting over 800 poor communities.

The Organic Way of life goes beyond eating clean food and using organic products. It’s about taking a stand on important issues and creating positive change in our local community and the world around us, one head of hair at a time.

Source:

¹ Fair Trade International. Fairtrade’s Contribution to a More Sustainable World. Available: https://www.fairtrade.net/fileadmin/user_upload/content/2009/resources/2010-12-31_flo-sustainability-position-paper.pdf

In the past, salons relied more on their staff to sell products, but as the retail landscape continues to shift, businesses need to rethink how to attract customer attention. Nowadays, people prefer to shop online for its convenience but despite that, one thing remains the same: customers will come back for an engaging, interactive shopping experience.

And that’s where proper visual merchandising and retail design for salons can become the best retail “salesperson” you never knew you had.

With the right design, you can create this ultimate shopping experience by literally putting a retail store inside your salon. But in order for this to be effective and profitable, you’ll need to implement these five essential components of visual merchandising and salon retail design.

1. Plan and assess.

As soon as the client enters your salon, you have about five to ten minutes to make your first sale. With proper planning, you can turn those five minutes into gold.

Once you’ve figured out which retail products you would sell in your salon, take time to develop a retail merchandising master plan. This includes assessing whether your display is:

• Clean. Nobody likes a dirty or dusty space, so be sure to prioritize the cleanliness of your area.
• Accessible. Your retail area should be in a place that customers can easily access, otherwise they won’t bother looking at it.
• Informative. Most clients won’t ask about products, so use shelf talkers to inform them about the items, their benefits, and pricing.
• Abundant. Fully stocked shelves sends a message that you’re fully committed to your retail line.
• Sensible. Are you merchandising by categories? This makes it easy for them to navigate your retail space.
• Narrative. Don’t just display. Explain the story behind the products.
• Interactive. Have a Try Me area so clients can see, smell, and experience the products for themselves.

2. Organize.

By taking appropriate measures to organize your retail space, you encourage shoppers to make purchases. But first, you must identify your salon’s selling zones and take advantage of them. Utilize areas like the lounge, entrance, and window to entice clients and passersby. Then, put your display/promo table near the entrance and your retail shelves in front of the salon. Workstations are also a perfect area to display specific products.

In fact, 80-85% of retail sales happen in the workstation.

Do not forget to incorporate images. It’s a great way to showcase your branding and what your salon is all about.

3. Tell a story.

We process and retain information when it’s in a form of a story. When creating that story, you will have to carefully choose the products that you are going to display. Consider the color and theme you would like to showcase. Ideally, your salon should have 6 themes per year with no more than 3 colors per display.

Once you’ve figured all that out, it’s now time to tell your story. You need to think like a designer and create a visual experience in order to convey your narrative effectively. A successful design follows the following principles:

• Repetition. Repeat themes and objects.
• Unity. Use like-minded objects or props.
• Contrast. Create visual interest by highlighting different retail areas with the use of colors, textures, and shapes.
• Rhythm. Incorporate movement by using a variety of shapes and sizes.
• Balance. Distribute products, objects, colors, and space evenly throughout the retail area.
• Harmony. Be sure that the props and colors create an overall cohesive effect.

4. Connect with clients.

So you’ve got your merchandising master plan and your story figured out. But how do you showcase those in a way that speaks to the client?

According to a 2015 study by Event Marketing Institute, about 75% of clients say they’re more likely to buy a product being promoted if a store offers an engaging shopping experience.1 This includes displays and promotions that appeal to all the senses, including the use of proper lighting.

5. Convert and measure.

It is recommended that 20% of your salon’s area be dedicated to retail with a goal of turning over your inventory four and a half times a year. For example, converting your waiting area into your retail store allows clients to interact more with the products, which increases the chances of them purchasing.

Of course, all these are tips are futile if you are not getting any returns on your investment. So make sure to measure your ROI to determine the success of your retail space or if there are any changes you need to make.

Source:

1Event Marketing Institute. 2015. EventTrack 2015: Forecast and Best Practices Study. Available: http://www.eventmarketer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015EventTrackExecSummary.pdf

The last days of summer are upon us, so of course, our #HolisticHairTribe couldn’t pass up the chance to play with cooler, brighter tones while they’re still trendy. From breath-taking blondes to ashy hues, we got the standout hair colors from our community right here.

Vintage Rose Hair Color Formula

Hair by Angela Molina

Odds are you’ve had at least a couple of clients who asked for Rose Gold hair this year. This Vintage Rose formula is a warmer, richer version of the popular trend, making it great color to wear this Fall.

Prelightening: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Macchiato Hair Color Formula

Hair by Christen Papasso

With just a simply balay, you can breathe life into your client’s hair. This client used to have dark brown hair but Christen’s signature soft, natural-looking highlights gave it more oomph.

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

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 9.01 Ash Natural Very Light Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Honey Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Wendy Pendill

It’s incredible what some foils of Oway lightener can do for the hair. This stylish neutral brings out the natural beauty of the hair – so much so that you won’t need to use gloss.

Natural Level 7

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

Smokey Purple Hair Color Formula

Hair by Anna Lundeberg

A fun update on the gray and pastel trend, this hair color delivers a smoked out, rooty version of purple. It suits any skin tone which makes it so in demand these days.

Roots: Oway Hcolor 5.1 Ash Light Brown  + Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Purple: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Blue Slate Hair Color Formula

Hair by Carol Anne Horne

Don’t you love it when accidents turn into happy mistakes? Carol Anne was initially aiming for a pastel lavender but turned out to be a stunning silvery blue.

Natural Level 7

Previously Lifted with Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener

Base: New Growth

Color: Oway Hcolor 90.2 Irisee Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster

Ash Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Summer Reid

To some, ash blonde may seem like a demure and conservative color, but when you got the right technique and stylist, it can turn out beautifully. We recommend doing a nice rootmelt to give it more character and dimension.

Roots: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + 35vol

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

Toner: O&M Mineral.CCT 10/16 Lightest Ash Violet Blonde

To many stylists, owning a salon is the ultimate goal. Who doesn’t like being your own boss and having the freedom to express your own creativity while making a living? For those starting out, renting a salon suite is a great first step to achieving that dream.

However, it takes more than passion and creativity to become a successful solopreneur. To ensure your success, you must be fully prepared mentally, emotionally, and financially. Below are 6 secrets you must know before moving into your own salon suite.

Have the right mindset.

Everything begins with the right mindset. Having that drive to succeed no matter what is what separates successful entrepreneurs and those who aren’t.

Being a solo entrepreneur is no easy task. You need to make crucial business decisions and will encounter many challenges. The clearer and stronger your mindset, the more resilient you will become in times of difficulty.

Know your brand.

Developing and maintaining a brand that strongly resonates with your target market helps build customer recognition. If you intend to cater to potential clients who are maintaining a holistic lifestyle, your website, social media, products, and services should be aligned with their values. This helps create an emotional connection that can last a lifetime and earn you more referrals. As an independent hair stylist, having a loyal clientele is essential to your success.

Establish your mission.

In addition, your salon must establish a mission or purpose that represents your goals and values. This should be powerful enough to make you jump out of bed, excited start your day. Are you aiming to be a fully holistic salon? Do you want to be recognized in your local community as a leader in your field?

Having a clear-cut mission and sense of purpose helps establish a solid foundation for your business and guide your professional decisions.

Have a system in place.

As solo suite stylist, you will be working on your own so you need a reliable system that can help you manage all your tasks. From booking, customer relationship management, marketing, to tax planning, there are several business tools that can help you be more productive and efficient.

TIP: As a small, cash-based business, you will be overseeing every aspect of your business. Thus, making you a target of the IRS. We recommend forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to give you more flexibility in terms of filing deductions, which include:

• Hair Care Product and Tools
• Salon Furniture, Equipment, and Space Rental
• Training and Continuing Education
• Advertising and Marketing
• Licenses and Insurance
• Meals and Entertainment Deductions
• Capital Expenses (Start-up Costs, Business Improvements, etc.)

Maximize your space.

Your salon suite will be limited in space, so you should maximize every square foot. Keep it clean and organized by displaying select marketing materials and using shelves to display your products.

Furthermore, your space should reflect your brand identity. Using green decors like plants and sustainable, eco-friendly furnishings send a message that you are fully committed to being a holistic hair salon. Diffuse organic essential oils to ensnare the senses and create a relaxing ambience. And lastly, only display products that are made with biodynamic-organic and fair-trade ingredients.

Sell retail.

Selling retail is crucial to your salon’s growth so even if you are limited in space, it is important that you have a dedicated retail display. Take advantage of your vertical space by installing shelves on the walls and using your wash and work station as your retail area.

Another option is signing up for a dropship program. Simply Organic Beauty allows salon owners to place an order in behalf of their clients and then we ship them directly to the client’s door. This method allows you to keep your suite less cluttered without missing out on that extra income.

Our Stylist of the Month is not your ordinary hair stylist. From vibrant vivids to bombshell beach blondes, Erica Walker, aka magic.maker on Instagram, is one to watch. She does not back down from a challenge and has a bold, fresh style that’s definitely her own.

Tell us about yourself. How did you get your start in the industry?

I was giving out kitchen scissor haircuts and cap highlights by 12 years old. There is just some kind of therapy in creating. writing, drawing, and painting. I gotta spill my heart out onto a canvas, but hair was the medium that allowed me to grab hold of a livelihood at a young age.

What made you choose holistic hairdressing?

My path actually crossed with Simply Organic 10 years ago when specializing in another non-toxic brand, but when I stumbled across Oway last summer — I was sold! The bar for green chemistry has been set, ladies and gentlemen. With so much in the world out of our control, it is a privilege to get to be mindful of what is going onto and into our bodies. And as if the products don’t already speak for themselves, Owayans pour out support and education.

Your balay work is amazing! Any tips you can share? Do you have a go-to Oway hair color formula?

Trust the trial and error. Develop your skill with patience and practice, and then never stop practicing. Every session can be a lesson. For me, Oway Hbleach is a balayage dream! I think I speak for most of the tribe — Oway Hcolor 11.17 is the go-to toner. The way it can beige and ice your blondes — money, honey!

What are your favorite Oway hair styling products?

Hands down, my number one is Nurturing Drops! No matter if I’m just dusting off the split ends during your lunch break or losing my religion over that all-day color correction, I need the drops to polish and protect the cuticle.

What are the trends should we look out for this fall/winter?

I, at least, predict my clients will have me reaching for the more playful tones at the shampoo bowl rather than the usual neutralizing glazes.

What advice would you give to other stylists who just started carving their own career path?

Coincidentally, I’m in my first two weeks with a brand new salon, BLEACHED. Offered a master styling position by a personal and professional dear friend, we are very much approaching this as an opportunity to build up talent and confidence (because between me and you, I guarantee I was actually more nervous to change salons after 12 years than the fresh-out-of-schooler is during their first client.) You just go for it. Make the magic. Make the mistakes. But by all means, just make something happen!

Your clients’ summer blondes might be fading by now and pretty soon they’ll be booking for a touch up. We rounded up six of the most popular hair colors from our community this week that you can use as inspiration.

Pearl Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Erica Nuhn

Nothing screams “healthy hair” like shiny, soft-looking locks. Add a pump of Oway Hmilk to your balay formula and you’ll get instant gloss and glam finish.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with 25vol + Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment

Toner: 1.5oz Oway Hcolor 10.1 Ash Extra Light Blonde + 0.5oz Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + 0.5oz Oway Hcolor 9.0 Natural Very Light Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Golden Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jen Martinez

Don’t you just love how a little balay can give hair dimension? Tone it using Jen’s formula to combat the brass.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 7.0 Natural Blonde + Oway Hcolor 8.0 Natural Light Blonde  + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hypercolor Process Accelerator Oil

Copper Colormelt Hair Color Formula

Hair by Holly Wiitala

With Fall just a few weeks away, you’ll be getting a lot of copper requests. Blonde clients looking to change up their hair would love this stunning colormelt.

Lowlight Colomelt:

1: Part Oway Hcolor 4.6 Red Brown + Oway Hcolor 4.5 Mahogany Brown + little Oway Hcolor 4.0 Natural Brown  with Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

2: Oway Hcolor 5.46 Red Coppery Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 7.6 Red Blonde  + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster

3: Oway Hcolor 8.34 Golden Copper Light Blonde + little Oway Hcolor 8.4 Coppery Light Blonde + 15vol

Lilac Rose Fade Hair Color Formula

Hair by Abigail Waldrum

Fall doesn’t mean you must go dark all the time. This fairy princess-inspired hair color is a fun way to add some pizzazz to your blonde client’s hair.

Highlights: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + 25vol

Toner (1:1 Mids to Ends): 1.6oz Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + about an inch of Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster+ Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Processing Time: 20 mins

Golden Sienna Hair Color Formula

Hair by Amanda Kaiser

Don’t you love how balayage can make the hair so multi-tonal? This client’s natural level is a Dark Ash Blonde.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum with a pearl of Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster + a pearl of Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster

Brownstone Melt Hair Color Formula

Hair by Erica Walker

Now is the perfect time to let your blonde clients grow out their natural hair color. Use the ombre technique to give a soft, seamless transition, and voila!

Previously Balayaged

New Growth (Level 5) Melted Down into Ombre:

Oway Hcolor 5.0 Natural Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 5.17 Light Frosted Brown (1:1)

Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on our hair and scalp. The humidity and air temperatures can be particularly drying, causing hair cuticles to rise and lose moisture. But fear not, because we have all the perfect treatments for your clients’ Fall hair woes right here!

We rounded up the five Oway treatments you need to have in your salon to help curb hair and scalp damage and dehydration.

Oway Smoothing Treatment

While cooler temperatures have less adverse effects on the hair than warmer climates, humidity spikes and rain can cause a lot of frizz. When this happens, the cuticles are raised, allowing moisture to escape. Oway Smoothing Treatment uses the nourishing blend of Organic Damask Rose and extracts from Buriti, Ginger Root, Bergamot, and Caraway.

This formula combines all their antioxidant properties to protect the hair from the harsh fall/winter elements that further dehydrate the hair. The natural emollients leave a protective film which helps close the cuticle, adding intense shine and softness to the strands.

Oway Moisturizing Treatment

During cooler climates, our hair and scalp are at risk of dry hair and itchy scalp. Oway Moisturizing Treatment contains a harmonious blend of botanical ingredients known to effectively replenish moisture in dehydrated hair.

Ingredients such as Fair Trade MuruMuru Butter, Organic Honey, and Macadamia Oil replace the natural oils lost during cleansing, keeping the moisture and pH levels of the hair and scalp balanced.

Oway Rebuilding Treatment

Exposure to the sun, salt, and chlorine during the summer can lead to damage. Doing a repair treatment is highly recommended to rebuild and refortify stressed hair before the temperatures change. Failing to do so may subject the hair to further damage, which can lead to breakage.

The Oway Rebuilding Treatment uses 18 biomimetic acids and proteins that deeply penetrate the hair’s cortex to reproduce the hair’s keratin structure. These acids and proteins act as “intracellular cement” which strengthens the chains within the hair fiber.

Oway Hair Loss Treatment

In a 2011 study published in the Journal of the Dermatology, it has been found that women are more prone to hair loss during autumn. Many females enter the telogen phase in July and start to experience fall outs in October. This phenomenon, along with the gloomy and cooler weather that come with fall and winter, has an effect on women, triggering more clumps of hair to fall out.

Hair care treatments that contain hair stimulating properties like Buddleja Davidii help revitalize hair follicle cells, encouraging hair growth. The Oway Hair Loss Treatment uses this magical ingredient and combines it with Denisplant and Hair Spa Complex™ to restore the scalp’s delicate environment and prolong the hair’s anagen phase.

Oway Silk ‘n Glow Treatment

Tangled hair can be very frustrating to some, especially if your client is prone to frizz. The unpredictable fall weather can exacerbate frizz, you’ll need an ultra-hydrating treatment that performs a detangling action and seals unruly strands.

Oway Silk ‘n Glow Treatment is nourishing oils and butters from Organic Cupuaçu, Biodynamic Oat, and Fair Trade Brazil Nut Oil to tame and soften the cuticles. As the cuticles are closed, the hair becomes more manageable.

Is your salon ready for fall and winter?

Fall is in the hair, ladies, and we got the most coveted shades this season right here. From warm blondes to rich, striking reds, here are this week’s trending hair colors from our community.

Wild Magenta Hair Color Formula

Hair by Tara Jean May

Magenta is not for the faint of heart. This shade is great for clients who love taking hair color risks and those who understand the level of commitment required to maintaining this hue.

All-over color (1:1): Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 8.66 Deep Red Light Blonde

Sunkissed Hair Color Formula

Hair by Sarah Gedda Finney

Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean you can’t have sunkissed hair anymore. Just bump up the warmth a little bit and your client’s hair will be ready for Fall.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum

Café Latte Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jolie Faulkner

After applying to first 1.5″ regrowth, Jolie recommends adding Oway Hmilk to melt the color. To achieve this exact shade, keep melting through in panels, then mush at the bowl so the micro lights will grab the tone.

Melt Color: Oway Hcolor 6.34 Golden Copper Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Micro Lights: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Caramel Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by William Buck

Sombre is out, caramelage is in! A wordplay of the Fall go-to hue caramel and balayage, this new trend is perfect for clients who are going for a warm, low maintenance hair color.

Balayage: O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener + O&M Mineral.CCT 40 Volume High Lift Cream Activator

Toner (1:1): O&M Mineral.CCT 8/03 Light Beige Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 8/73 Light Golden Brunette Blonde with O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator

Red Wine Hair Color Formula

Hair by Moss CNY

Nothing says Fall than a wine-inspired hair color. This delicious, deep red hue was applied to a faded balayage with level 7 regrowth copper mids and blonde ends.

Roots: Oway Hcolor 5.66 Deep Red Light Brown with a splash of Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster

Ends: Oway Hcolor 5.6 Red Light Brown with a splash of Oway Hcolor 5.66 Deep Red Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 7.6 Red Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Warm Honey Hair Color Formula

Hair by Summer Reid

Honey blonde remains to be one of the most popular color options for Fall. It’s not too light nor too dark – just the right amount of warmth to suit a variety of skin tones.

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

Base: Oway Hcolor 6.34 Golden Copper Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde

It may have been a stormy weekend but it did not stop our #HolisticHairTribe from putting their best foot forward this week. From perfect plums to fabulous fashion tones, these hues will surely inspire you and give you creative ideas for your hair salon.

Plum Blossom Hair Color Formula

Hair by Meredith Johnson

That color and shine is everything! We know we can always count on Meredith to give us the ultimate hair candy.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Color: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster

Platinum Lilac Hair Color Formula

Hair by Amber Lynne Ayala

To get this particular tone, Amber lightened her client as close to white as possible. The result? Absolute perfection.

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

Toner: Oway Hcolor 10.1 Ash Extra Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Golden Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Lee Anne Lage

Would you believe this client used to be 100% grey? Lee Anne used the formula below to give her hair a golden makeover.

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Roots: Half Oway Hcolor 5.0 Natural Light Brown + Half Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Red Maple Hair Color Formula

Hair by Yasmin Garcia

Fall is definitely in the hair. This maple leaf-inspired hair color got us all excited for autumn!

All-over color (1:1½): Oway Hcolor 6.44 Deep Coppery Dark Blonde with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Dark Copper Hair Color Formula

Hair by Heather Leigh Ford

To get to this gorgeous copper, Heather applied Formula 1 to the roots and drug it down to mimic a reverse balayage and blend her client’s old color. Toned with Formula 2 and finally styling with Oway Nurturing Drops and Scupting Mist.

Formula 1 Roots (1:1): Oway Hcolor 4.5 Mahogany Brown + Oway Hcolor 5.46 Red Coppery Light Brown with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Formula 2 (1:1): Oway Hcolor 6.44 Deep Coppery Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 6.5 Mahogany Dark Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer at the bowl for 10mins

Processed with Oway Hypercolor Drops 15/5

Pink Blush Hair Color Formula

Hair by Nicole Daly

Pink hair for Fall? Why not? It’s great for clients looking for something more offbeat during the cold autumn months. We recommend adding some shadow root action to give it more character.

Highlight: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 90.0 Natural Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 90.2 Irisee Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum with a dot of Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster

After a detailed consultation, our client decides to completely transition their existing hair color.  Where do we start first? What do we do? What are our options?  First don’t panic. Decolorizing hair and transitioning to a new hair color can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.  So, take a deep breath!  

Whether highlighting or performing an all over, decolorization/corrective color is a process that some fear. How do we get from such a dark level to much lighter colored locks? You will need to highlight or decolorize with a bleaching system. 

An all over decolorization is a process and we must remember not to be too hard on ourselves. Whether fixing someone else’s mistake or just designing a new look for a client, you must realize that this is truly corrective color and may not be a quick fix. This must be discussed with the client ahead of time in the initial consultation so there are no miscommunications. Some corrective color services can take more than one visit to fully achieve the tone and level desired.  Highlighting or balayage services, on the other hand, are ways to introduce some lighter pieces throughout the hair without such a lengthy process. Highlighting can blend or add dimension to a monochromatic color.

Natural melanin (eumelanin) in the hair is an equal blend of all three primary colors: blue, red, and yellow. It is responsible for creating brown and black hair. The more eumelanin a person has will determine how brown or black the hair will be. A medium amount of eumelanin the hair will be brown. Someone with a lot of eumelanin will appear black but someone with a minimal amount of eumelanin has blonde hair.

Natural red hair has more pheomelanin (red pigment) and minimal eumelanin (brown or black pigment). Did you ever have that one client who just always seem to appear red no matter what you do or how you formulate? This client has more pheomelanin present in their hair.  The less pheomelanin a person has, the less red is visible in their hair color.

When hair is lightened in any way, the warmer tones red and yellow are always exposed.

Blue pigment is the first to leave the hair. To fully understand the lightening process, we must first understand the stages the hair must go through on its journey to becoming the ultimate blonde.  When creating the ultimate blonde, we are first removing the primary colors of blue and red, and depending on what level of blonde we are trying to achieve we might also be removing some of the yellow as well.

There are specific tones you will recognize on your journey. Starting at a level 1, our remaining color is blue. Level 2 we see blue/violet; level 3 we see violet; 4 red/violet. Level 5 us red and seems to be where a lot of us have most of our difficulties. Level 6 red/orange; Level 7 is orange like the outside of an orange. Level 8 is yellow orange like the shade of an apricot. Level 9 is yellow like the outside of a banana, and finally level 10 is pale yellow/white like the inside of a banana.

To successfully decolorize the hair, it is always best to go one level lighter than the level you are lifting to in order to achieve the proper foundation for the desired level.

Example: If my desired level is a level 8 and I am starting from a level 6, I know that when I decolorize the hair, I must expose the remaining color to yellow (like the outside of a banana).  Creating a visual of fruit or other Items is just a way to help you recognize when you have lifted to the level you desired.

Application is also key to a successful decolorization. Analyze the strand before beginning. Is there color on the ends? Is there a virgin new growth? What is the porosity of the hair? We know that virgin hair will lift quickly but hair with artificial pigment will require much more timing.

When dealing with different situations on the same head we must treat them differently.

• Beginning at the midshaft before applying to the virgin hair will ensure an even decolorization process.
• Don’t be afraid of using different volumes on the same head. When highlighting, use a lower volume in the back and as you work your way to the front try remix with a higher volume so that both areas finish lightening at the same time.
• If you have not achieved an even shade of remaining pigment, it might be necessary to reapply the bleach.
• Always pay attention to the porosity and overall condition of the hair before reapplying bleach. If you have an even bleaching result then your final color will be even. Sometimes additional bleaching is not doable because the hair is compromised. Use your professional judgment but this time realize you may not achieve the desired level in this visit.  Corrective hair color is a process so do not be too tough on yourself.

Once hair is decolorized  to the proper remaining color, you will have to choose whether you would like to enhance your final color or if you would like to refine the remaining color.

Choosing a tone opposite on the color wheel will help you refine unwanted warmth. To enhance the tone remaining after lightening, choose a tonal shade on the same side of the color wheel.

After a decolorizing service (highlighting or corrective work), you will want to thoroughly wash out the bleach with Oway Hbalance Shampoo and follow with Oway Hmilk No Stress to equalize the porosity before toning.

Toning with the chosen shade plus Oway Htone can take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. Always be cognitive of the porosity in the hair when choosing a toner.

Hmilk can also be used to equalize your porosity before toning. When toning at the shampoo bowl, you will want to remember to thoroughly towel dry the hair before applying the toner. Excess water can dilute your toner and can cause an uneven result.

So see, it is as easy as 1,2,3 and always remember the education department is here to offer additional support.

This week’s Oway Stylist Spotlight is on Christen Papasso, a Holistic Hair Stylist who owns her own organic salon in Spring Lake, New Jersey. She built Grow Organic Hair Salon at such a young age with pure passion, hard work, and persistence which makes us very excited to feature her as our Stylist of the Month.

Tell us about yourself. Did you always want to be a hairdresser?

Growing up, I was always the one doing all of my friends’ hair and begging my sister to let me do something crazy with hers all the time. It wasn’t until I was already applying to colleges that I actually thought I could make a career out of something I had so much fun doing. Once I had my mind set on it, my goal was to work in NYC doing high fashion photo shoots or something in that area. Little did I know my career would take me to where I am today.

What prompted you to be a holistic hair stylist?

I started working in a couple of salons and started having bad allergic reactions to the point where I couldn’t even work in them anymore. My doctor told me that was it, I could no longer do hair because I was so allergic to the products. That day I went home and started my research and didn’t give up until I found a product I could use. I am so blessed to have found Simply Organic because I have been using Oway ever since and have not had a single reaction. Not only was it safe for me, but it complimented my organic and cruelty-free lifestyle. I was so excited about the product that I started building my clientele right from home. It was so relaxing to be my own boss and keep a calm atmosphere. This changed my outlook on everything and my new dream was to own my own organic hair salon. I worked hard for a few more years to build my clientele until I had enough clients to open my salon. My salon is my new happy place and is located in a cute cozy town, Spring Lake. I am truly grateful to have such an amazing product that I could work with.

If every client could only own two Oway products, what would they be?

Glossy Nectar and Sculpting Mist!

Do you have an Oway formula that you tend to use more often?

The summer has been all about the cool blondes so definitely the 11.17 + a drop of 9.01 9vol as my go to toner.

What hair trends are you looking forward to seeing this Fall/Winter?

Warm tones! Can’t wait to change it up and try out some new formulas.

What is that one achievement you are most proud of as a stylist and entrepreneur?

I am most proud of being able to own my own salon at a young age and for not taking no for an answer when I was told I couldn’t do hair anymore. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

As a salon owner, what advice can you give to other stylists who are aspiring to open their own business?

My advice would be to set a goal in mind and go for it. Be persistent yet patient until the right opportunity presents itself. If it’s meant to be it will be!

What’s your personal mantra to help you get through a workday?

“Either I will find a way, or I will make one.”

Fall has finally arrived and we couldn’t be any happier! Once again, our #HolisticHairTribe is serving us another batch of stunning hair colors your clients will surely love this Fall.

Vintage Rose Hair Color Formula

Hair by studio42hairandmakeup

This client used to have golden blonde hair but studio42 got her all prepped for Autumn. Vintage Rose is warmer and darker take on the Rose Gold trend, which is just perfect for the season.

Roots (1:1): O&M Mineral.CCT 6/11 Double Ash Dark Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 6/0 Dark Blonde + O&M Mineral.CCT 20 Volume COVERAGE Cream Activator

Ends: 10g 8/81 + 5g O&M Mineral.CCT 0/45 Red Tone Booster + 2g O&M Mineral.CCT 0/66 Violet Tone Booster + O&M Mineral.CCT 5 Volume SEMI Cream Activator

Smokey Denim Hair Color Formula

Hair by Leah Michael Taylor of Smoke + Mirrors Baltimore

Cool tones are great for Fall too, particularly ashy tones like this Smokey Denim from Leah. It’s a subtle, cool hue that anyone can wear.

Roots: Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde + Oway Hcolor 8.1 Ash Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 1.8 Blue Black + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Mids to Ends: Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 10.1 Ash Extra Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 1.8 Blue Black + Oway Hcolor 0.8 Blue Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Lilac Rose Hair Color Formula

Hair by Angela Owens

Would you believe this client used to have green hair? Angela did a fantastic job taking out her old color and replacing it with this stunning Lilac Rose!

Prelighten: O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener

Roots: 30g O&M Mineral.CCT 0/66 Violet Tone Booster + 5g O&M Mineral.CCT 0/45 Red Tone Booster with O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator

Ends (1:1): O&M Mineral.CCT 0/66 Violet Tone Booster + O&M Mineral.CCT 0/45 Red Tone Booster with O&M Mineral.CCT 10 Volume DEPOSIT Cream Activator for 10 mins

Ice Queen Hair Color Formula

Hair by Maren McKenna

With many people going from blonde to copper,  what better way to celebrate the first day of Fall with icy, platinum locks? We wholeheartedly approve.

Lightening: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer

No-Shampoo Rinse + Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment

Toner: Oway Hcolor 90.2 Irisee Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Hot Magenta Hair Color Formula

Hair by Deb Pedraza

Magenta may look intimidating, but it’s definitely a sure way to get you some eyeballs. It’s bold and vivid and great for clients who like to stand out.

Balayage: O&M Paint Powder Clay Lightener

Roots: Oway Hcolor 5.77 Deep Purple Light Brown + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Magenta: Oway Hcolor 8.66 Deep Red Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster

Mushroom Brown Hair Color Formula

Hair by Brenda Anguiano

To get this gorgeous color, Brenda pulled the base in diagonal black sections down about an inch and a half. The base color, lowlights, and highlights were all combed together at the bowl for a seamless blend.

Base: Oway Hcolor 7.0 Natural Blonde + Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde + Oway Hcolor 8.34 Golden Copper Light Blonde + pinch of Oway Hcolor 0.3 Golden Booster

Second Lowlight: Oway Hcolor 6.31 Beige Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer + Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment

Highlight: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer (roots) 10vol (ends)

Appointment no-shows are a reality hair stylists face frequently. It’s like being stood up by a date – but at your own expense, literally. Each year, salons and solo entrepreneurs lose thousands of income – not to mention the wasted time and energy waiting for clients to show up.

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to discourage habitual tardiness and cancellations. There’s no one-size-fits-all policy, but these tips from our #HolisticHairTribe might give you some great ideas on how to handle no-show clients.

Communicate your policy.

Before implementing your cancellation policy, be sure you have communicated it well with your clients. This prevents clients from saying they have not been informed, and trains them to take your time seriously. Make sure it’s highlighted on your website and in your salon. Always include it in your email blasts. Putting it in your brochures is a good idea as well.

Create a cancellation window.

Specify how far in advance your clients need to notify you of any cancellation. 48 hours? 24 hours? Creating a cancellation window allows you to fill in your books on short notice. Have them confirm their appointment on that designated window, and remind them of the policy you have in place in case they fail to do so.

Tyler Fenix: I’m implementing 48-hour policy right now. 24 doesn’t give me time to fill. I’m also charging for no-shows and starting to communicate that all appointments will be subject to credit card for reservation.

Allow some leniency.

Some cancellations are unavoidable. Life happens. Unless they’re habitual no-shows, giving some leniency allows you to retain clients and improve your relationship with them. We recommend “forgiving” at least one missed appointment.

Emphasize the fees.

Missed appointments cost time and money. Communicating with your clients about late or cancellation fees will encourage them to honor their appointment with you. This strategy has been proven very effective in reducing no-shows.

Megan Rae Bailey:

This issue was really easy when I used Style Seat. Clients had to put in their credit card info to book an appointment. If they cancel less than 24 hours before, they will be charged 50%, no shows were charged 100%. If you can enforce it, they learn really fast how important your time is.

Angela Batson:

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy posted on web and in salon. I charge the full amount for a no call / no show, and 1/2 the amount for late cancellation. I also go over all of this when client calls to book their first appointment, as well has preferred payment and directions. I also do reminder calls the day before as to give client opportunity. Most clients accept and graciously pay. Just be up front from the beginning!

Educate your clients about the value of time.

As holistic hair stylists, our time is gold. One missed appointment can cost us money. Unfortunately, some clients are unaware of this so telling them to confirm and show up on their appointment will help them respect your time. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder.

Anne Hehn: Be real with your client. Tell her what it does to your business and how it doesn’t allow you to fill that spot very easily. This can be done in a kind manner. I’ve had to do it a few times. I was pretty blunt with one of my clients about it. She now NEVER misses an appointment and generally shows up a few minutes early which is incredible because she is a habitually late individual!

Source:

The Business Side of Beauty. 2016. Creating No-Show Policies. Retrieved from https://www.millenniumsi.com/blog/creating-no-show-policies/.

With Fall season comes warmer and darker shades. And we can’t wait to see the different versions of reds and browns our #HolisticHairTribe will create throughout the season! For now, feast your eyes on this week’s top hair colors

Sangria Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jordan Brownlowe

Wine-inspired hair colors are popular requests this fall. For a more natural, blended look, we recommend hairpainting the ends so you have more control over the placement of bleach and color.

Roots: 20g Oway Hcolor 4.0 Natural Brown + 20g Oway Hcolor 4.05 CL Milk Chocolate + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Handpainted Ends: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 6.44 Deep Coppery Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Soft Autumn Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kristen Kneeland

The key to achieving this color is to use your client’s natural color as starting point. Then paint the ends with softer, lighter colors like beige or caramel highlights to add softness to the look.

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

Base: Oway Hcolor 3.0 Natural Dark Brown

Toner: Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde with Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster

Beach Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Alison Dominguez

Clients who want to retain their beach blonde hair can still rock the look this Fall. Just do some high-contrast shadow root action to give it a little warmth and dimension, and voila!

Shadow Root: Oway Hcolor 6.1 Ash Dark Blonde  + Oway Hcolor 7.1 Ash Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster + 25g Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: O&M Conquer Blonde Silver Shampoo

Caramel Russet Hair Color Formula

Hair by Siobhan Blair

A color that seamlessly marries copper and auburn, Caramel Russet is the perfect color for brunette clients who want a more coppery look or redheads who want a more golden brunette hue.

Color: 40g Oway Hcolor 5.31 Beige Light Brown

Roots Pulled Through Ends: 40g Oway Hcolor 6.3 Golden Dark Blonde + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Handpainted: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer and Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer (Foils)

Winter Plum Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kaitlin Bezel

Fall season calls for deep, rich shades and Plum is exactly what you need. Dark and dramatic, this luscious hue is great for every skin tone.

All-over Color: 2.5oz Oway Hcolor 6.77 Deep Purple Dark Blonde + 0.5oz Oway Hcolor 4.77 Deep Purple Brown + 3oz Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer + 0.5oz Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster + 5 drops Oway Hscreen Skin + Scalp Protector

Processing Time: 35mins Room Temp

Pink Mania Hair Color Formula

Hair by Meredith Johnson

When two talented hands work together, a masterpiece is created. Cut and color by the Abloom Salon super-duo Alejandra and Meredith!

Painted: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener

Color: Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde  + Oway Hcolor 7.6 Red Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.6 Red Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster

Yesterday, we, together with Original & Mineral Australia’s brand ambassador Wayne Lewis, have officially launched O&M CØR.COLOR in North America!

We named it CØR because color is the core of our brand. The Ø represents our long-standing commitment to keeping O&M clear of harsh chemicals.

Missed yesterday’s Launch & Learn session? Don’t worry – we got all the juicy details right here! Here are the top 10 things you need to know about one of the industry’s cleanest professional hair color:

1.    It has ZERO Ammonia, Resorcinol, and PPD.

O&M is one of the first brands to exclude professional-grade Ammonia, Resorcinol, and PPD from their formula. CØR.COLOR stays true to that commitment and uses very minimal levels of MEA, PTDS, and 2-Methylresorcinol or 4-Chlororesorcinol – which are much gentler, safer, and kinder to the stylist, client, and the environment.

O&M is serious about low-chemical solutions for today’s conscious salon clients and committed hair stylists.

2.    It’s gluten and soy-free!

We’ve kept the common hair color allergens out of our formula – then we removed some more! CØR.color’s formula contains zero gluten and soy so more clients can safely experience and enjoy a hair color session without the itching and tingling.

3.    It comes in 102 beautiful shades.

From cool to neutral naturals to stunningly vibrant copper and violet hair colors, there’s more than 100 shades to mix to your hearts content (plus a new 0.00 Clear)! View the entire CØR.color shade range here.

3.    Which includes Pre-Mixed Pastel Tones.

Unicorn hair lovers – rejoice! Designed specifically for pre-lightened hair, CØR.Pastels are composed of 9 flexible toners that can be used for creating soft natural colors or reflective fashion colors.

4.    The formula is powered by O&M’s Molecular Blend Technology (MBT).

MBT is a revolutionary new hair color technology developed by O&M after years of research and in-salon testing. This technology allows for superior coverage and less or zero scalp irritation by pre-linking base and reflect color pigments. This process ensures that all pigments are fully developed and oxidized during the color process.

5.    Its active Desert Harvest Botanical Blend was used by Aboriginal Australians for more than 40,000 years.

Our Desert Harvest Botanical Blend is a traditional food that combines exotic fruits and seeds from the Australian desert: Quandong or Desert Peach, Desert Lime, and Wattle Seed. These food sources once consumed by the Aboriginal Australians due to their nourishing and healthful benefits, give CØR.COLOR its protective and hydrating properties.

6.    Nourishing, New CØR.color Activators

The new ultra-rich and creamy CØR.color activators use less water and more conditioning agents, driving the color into the hair shaft more effectively without compromising the integrity of the hair. Rice protein has been added as a plant protein to strengthen the hair shaft, while our Signature Oil Blend of Organic Coconut and Macadamia Oils provide cell regeneration and synthesis of keratin, while providing nourishment to the hair and scalp. Oh, and the shine!

Bonus: This new formula allowed O&M to reduce its mixing ratio to 1:1.5 – even in grey coverage scenarios. This provides more cost-savings to salons and stylists, and because they’re Ammonia-free, stylists can use them for hybrid color range offering for both permanent and semi-permanent shades.

8.    O&M Signature Oil Blend in Hair Color & Activators.

Our CØR.color and Activators use a special blend of certified Organic Coconut Oil and Macadamia oil to deliver enhanced vibrancy, color longevity, and deep hydration and conditioning benefits. This nourishing blend also ensures enhanced scalp comfort and amazing shine.

CØR.color Activators are available in 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 volume strengths.

9.    Timing color is made easier.

With the new O&M CØR.COLOR, there’s no need for confusing timing charts. All you have to do is add +15 to the activator you’re using. You won’t ever have to worry about over-processing hair ever again!

Example: 4.13 + 4.0 mixed with CØR. Activator 20vol (20vol + 15mins = 35mins processing time).

10.    CØR.COLOR is certified vegan and cruelty-free.

O&M CØR.COLORr has no animal-derived ingredients and are not tested on animals. All colors are tested on human hair before they go out in the market.

For many people, Fall represents a time for transformation. So it comes as no surprise reds and warm browns are two of the most requested shades this season. They’re more daring and off-beat – and perfectly captures the spirit of the season. Case in point: our trending hair colors this week.

Dusty Rose Hair Color Formula

Hair by Erica Walker

A slightly warmer, deeper version of the Rose Gold trend, Dusty Rose has gained quite a following this season. And it’s clear why.

Natural Level: 7

Roots to Midshaft: Oway Hcolor 5.77 Deep Purple Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 6.62 Irisee Red Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.7 Purple Booster + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Previously Balayaged Toned: Oway Hcolor 6.62 Irisee Red Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 9.1 Ash Very Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Golden Copper Hair Color Formula

Hair by Brittany Taylor Dangleis

Golden copper combines different tones of gold and copper red, which remind us of sunsets and falling leaves. A perfect choice for clients for this time of year.

Roots: Oway Hcolor 5.0 Natural Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde + Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Lowlights: Oway Hcolor 5.0 Natural Light Brown + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Toner: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + + Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde + Oway Hcolor 0.1 Ash Booster + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Rose Gold Hair Color Formula

Hair by Anne Hehn

Of course, Fall won’t be complete without Rose Gold. This hue’s natural warmth instantly enhances any complexion, which is probably why it still remains a favorite among clients.

Previous Color: Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 6.34 Golden Copper Dark Blonde

Heavy Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer

Outgrowth Pulling through Midshaft in Some Areas: Oway Hcolor 5.0 Natural Light Brown + Oway Hcolor 6.62 Irisee Red Dark Blonde + 15vol

Mids to Ends: Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + Oway Hcolor 6.62 Irisee Red Dark Blonde + Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Blonde Ends Toned: Oway Hcolor 90.11 Intense Ash Super Bleaching Blonde

Pumpkin Spice Hair Color Formula

Hair by Maren McKenna

Warning: This hue isn’t anything like that popular Starbucks drink. In fact, this rich, warm brunette shade with red and coppery undertones peeking through is much more glorious to look at. We recommend adding some highlights to give it more dimension.

Base: Oway Hcolor 6.0 Natural Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 6.34 Golden Copper Dark Blonde

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Lowlight: Oway Hcolor 6.4 Coppery Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 7.6 Red Blonde

Highlight: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Sandstone Blonde Hair Color Formula

Hair by Sarah Gedda Finney

Fall isn’t just for redheads – they’re for blondes too. To update your blonde client’s hair, we recommend doing a shadow root to add some depth to her hair.

Roots: Oway Hcolor 6.35 BST Tobacco Dark Blonde + Oway Hcolor 7.31 Beige Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener with Oway Hcatalyst 20 Volume Cream Developer

Peachy Apricot Hair Color Formula

Hair by Stinas Salong

Peachy Apricot is slowly getting attention this year. Like its cousin Rose Gold, it complements almost any skin tone. Check out Stinas Salong’s formula on how to achieve this trendy hue using our newest O&M CØR.color line.

Roots: O&M CØR.color 8.34 Light Golden Copper Blonde + O&M CØR.color 8.0 Light Blonde

Highlights: O&M CØR.color 9.5 Very Light Red Blonde + O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator and O&M CØR.color 7.4 Copper Blonde + O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator