Thursday, November 11, 2010

::TREND ALERT::

:: Trend Alert ::



Can't decide if you want to go dark or stay light for the fall? Well you can have both with the fall trend of having a darker base melting into a lighter color. We see this look everywhere, especially on celebrities and are happy to have learned the best technique to achieve it. Although it looks like natural outgrowth, it's actually a special technique used by stylists to mimic the outgrowth look with richer, warmer colors.




Stylists at Julia Grace Salon attended the Salon Centric Hair Show in Lake Geneva and were taught this technique by Wendy, the Creative Director of Pureology.
She currently has her hair colored this way and we absolutely loved it!


Pureology's Creative Director, Wendy, who has this technique done on her hair.

Mannequin done with this technique at the salon.


Just a few of the celebrities with this look:

Rachel Bilson
Jessica Biel

Lauren Conrad

Drew Barrymore


Saturday, October 30, 2010

Product of the Season - Pureology Hydrate (Special Offer!)




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Julia Grace's Product of the Season!
Pureology Hydrate System


Pureology Hydrate System

Freezing cold temperatures, excessive winds and snow all wreak havoc on hair. Seasons change and so does the moisture levels in the air which in turn affect hair. Central heating can also adversely affect hair in the winter months. Winterizing hair is important in maintaining that healthy glow.



Julia Grace's most popular product, the Pureolgy Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner.

Hydrate is designed for colour-treated hair in need of deep hydration, nourishment, and colour protection. Enhanced with advanced hydrating technology and pure natural ingredients, this system restores dehydrated hair while the ZeroSulfate® shampoo and our AntiFadeComplex® maximizes colour retention.


Pureology’s Exclusive
Technology and Organic Botanicals:

  • AntiFadeComplex®
    Exclusive blend of potent antioxidants and full spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens.
  • ZeroSulfate® Shampoo
    Free of harsh colour-stripping sulfates and salts.
  • Advanced Hydrating Micro-Emulsion Technology
    Penetrates the hair fiber to deeply moisturize from within.

Natural Ingredients:

  • Multi-Weight Proteins of Soy, Oat, and Wheat
    Strengthen and repair hair from within.
  • Organic Botanicals:

  • Rose, Peppermint, and Green Tea
    Deliver natural conditioning.
Also try the Hydracure Moisture Mask for an at-home
deep conditioning treatment

Hydrate
HydraCure

An amazing deep conditioner that will restore your hair when used correctly as little as twice a week.

Enrich dehydrated hair with an intense therapy masque. This rich, creamy treatment is enhanced with decadent shea, jojoba, mango, and avocado butters to deliver instant detangling and shine, deep, long-lasting hydration, and enhanced colour brilliance. The exclusive AntiFadeComplex® maximizes colour retention.

Organic Botanicals

  • Mushroom Blend (Shiitake, Mannentake, and Mucor Miehei)

Ingredients

  • AntiFadeComplex®
  • Advanced Hydrating Micro-Emulsion Technology
  • Shea, Jojoba, Mango, and Avocado Butters
  • Signature Aromatherapy Blend Allergen-Free Fragrance
    Rose, Plumeria, Sandalwood, Amber, and Vanilla

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to see which products are best for you.



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Get The Most Out Of The Keratin Complex Treatment at Julia Grace Salon!


Do you have frizzy unruly hair that takes up so much of your time each day just to look presentable? Do you wish you could just have shiny, smooth hair that could look fabulous with just minutes of styling? Well we have the answer at Julia Grace Salon. Our professional stylists have been trained and certified to offer the world famous Keratin Complex Smoothening Therapy for you.

Although many salons offer the service, not all salons have been certified to perform it correctly and give you the at-home knowledge to get the longest lasting results. With the proper application and performance of the Keratin Complex Treatment and the correct at home maintenance this service can last you up to 5 months! Also included in the price comes the Keratin Complex Shampoo & Conditioner to maintain smooth unruly hair after you leave the salon. Ask your stylist for details on why NOT to use anything other than these products on your hair and other restrictions that will help your smoothened hair last its longest.


Before and After pictures of the Keratin Complex Service done at Julia Grace Salon:










Please call the Salon (608) 833-8454 for more information about the Keratin Complex Smoothening Treatment or visit their website HERE.


With many clients this service is a life changing investment. We highly recommend coming in for a complimentary consultation with one of our trained stylists to see if this is a service that will change your life and your hair for the better!

ALSO, check out this video featuring the Keratin Complex Treatment on The View.





Check out some of our before and after pic

Friday, September 24, 2010

Be the "coolest version" of yourself!




::TREND ALERT::

Say goodbye to long hair/hair extensions and embrace your hairs natural beauty. Full layered, volumized, mid-length cuts are a hot trend right now. No more wishing you had something else, embrace what you DO have and make the best of it. To achieve this look and learn how to style it make an appointment today with one of our stylist at Julia Grace Salon.










Fall 2010 Hair Trends!

Now that summer has arrived it is time to start planning for your Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 hairstyling looks.

Fall is a time for most of us to repair and regroup from the active summer months, in preparation for the winter holidays. With a few hairstyling transitions and repairs from your summer look you will be prepared for Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 with an updated you. Whether you chose to wear the ponytail or a retro curl, this season is all about undone and naturally messy hair. Get ready ladies because your transition into Fall is here!



Red Heads



Reds this fall, keep it cool. Add cool tone highlights/ accents to create an updated look. We recommend a natural red, still bold, still strong, but natural.



Blonde Hair


For those of you who love your blonde, no worries, cool it down with a few strategically placed low lights. To keep the look natural deepen the blonde just a little to keep it looking natural.
For those of you with color in your hair book an appointment with a professional for a partial high light & glaze.




Brunettes


For fall Brunettes deepen the base color and keep some of the summer brunette tones as a highlight. The best way to do this is to have a professional work their magic. Section out some hair into foils with and use the darker color on hair not in foils. Then use another color on the hair in foils to get a shiny/ healthy color.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Why get professional color, and why ask for Goldwell?

Great hair color is in an art. So, get out of the box and into the hands of an artist!

Look at your hair in the mirror. Analyze the undertones of your natural hair color and the condition of the hair. Now ask yourself exactly what it will take for you to become a flaxen blonde, fiery redhead, or toffee-toned brunette within the next hour. Answer: a Goldwell trained haircare professional, otherwise known as an Artist.

When you get your hair colored by a Goldwell trained haircare professional, you get shimmering, long-lasting hair color that looks terrific with your skin tone and eye color. Plus, you'll enjoy healthy, shiny locks that are more manageable than ever.r

In the hands of an Artist, you can get:

  • A custom shade created just for you. No one else in the world will have your exact hair color when your Goldwell colorist customizes a color formula and determines exactly how it will look when applied over the color you have now. Want your color a tad lighter? A bit less red? Incredibly caramelized? Colorists can do it. Highlights just where you want them. Colorists are trained in all the newest techniques, from baliage hair painting to tone-on-tone foiling. Not only can they give you the exact shade of highlights you want; they can position them right where you want them and adjust the size to create everything from shimmering micro-lights to bold color-chunks.

  • Hair color that makes your cut look better. Instead of a hairdo, you'll enjoy a total hair design when a colorist applies color to enhance your haircut and even your hair's natural movement.

  • Natural-looking, long-lasting gray coverage. Gray isn't like pigmented hair; it's coarser, thicker and harder to cover up. Not only can a Goldwell professional make gray go away, they can make your new color look entirely natural, shiny, healthy and youthful.

  • High-fashion color without the worry. If you like the idea of changing your color frequently or want an exciting "better than nature" shade, colorists can create revved-up reds, butterscotch blondes and even hot pink-if you want it. And they can do it gently, without leaving your hair dry or damaged.

For the color of your dreams, go to a professional salon. Because there are some things you shouldn't try at home...

Saturday, September 11, 2010

A little History...




Working in a 10-by-10 foot suite in Colorado wasn't Tabatha Berget-Barnaby's idea of a satisfying job. The dream on this Monroe, Wisconsin native was to work in a salon atmosphere with a team effort, and this idea ultimately led to the February 2004 opening of Julia Grace Salon on Madison's west side.

The birth of Julia Grace Salon took place only after the birth of Berget-Barnaby's two daughters, Julia and Grace, after whom the salon is named. While Berget-Barnaby supports both her daughters and her salon's development, it was her hometown banker in New Glarus, Sugar River Bank, that helped to finalcially support Julia Grace Salon and turn Berget-Barnaby's dream into a reality.

Having owned and operated a salon in Colorado, Berget-Barnaby already had an idea of how she wanted to run her business. "If you treat people with respect, you get it back in return, " she said of her customers and employees.

Julia Grace Salon attempts to create a unique salon atmosphere which consists of employees and independent beauty contractors, offering diversity in style and substance. "I have a great staff," said a grateful Berget-Barnaby after recently leaving them unsupervised while she vacationed for 11 days.

While there will always be challenges when opening a new business, the construction of the 1,400 square-foot Julia Grace Salon in the Princeton Club West went smoothly with the help of The Renschler Company. The salon is open to club members and non-members, alike, and it strikes a chord with parents because daycare is provided by the club for a small fee.

Knowing what she knows about the salon business, does Berget-Barnaby envision her own children, Julia, age 10, and Grace, age 8 - taking over their salon namesake? "if they're interested, that would be great, but I would never force it on them," she replied. "You just never know!"

Tabatha, Grace, Julia & Husband Marc


Marc, Tabatha, Julia & Grace

Julia Grace Salon Staff Christmas 2009