 Have you noticed after getting highlights your hair eventually loses that shine it had when you left the salon? Do you have hard water at home? Or live by the city where air quality is worse? Does your hair turn more gold/yellow after a while?
All of these factors can be assisted by using a violet toning shampoo and conditioner. Violet tones are often used to combat brassy or yellow/red tones by making them cooler. Although violet shampoo can be used on any hair color, the biggest benefit is on blondes. Blonde hair can be easily tainted by hard water, or pollution in the environment that eventually can leave hair a bit dull, and yellow. By using violet toning shampoo and conditioner it can take away dullness, and prolong the life of highlights with weekly use. These toning shampoos and conditioners aren't just for color treated hair, either. Violet tones can breathe new life and vibrancy into natural blonde hair to give it more dimension and shine than you ever thought possible! What better place to get your toning shampoo and conditioner than from the authorities on blonde, balayage, and so much more than Sunlights Balayage? That's right - we now have our VERY OWN toning line in Violet + Frost! Specially formulated by the Balay Lama herself, Candy Shaw, Violet + Frost are designed to neutralize brassy tones, add brightness and shimmer to both virgin and color treated hair, and even restore the pH balance of your hair! Even better, VIOLET Grapeseed and Sunflower Toning Shampoo comes in both a convenient 12oz take-home version for your guests and a 32oz version exclusively meant for professional use (with a much higher dye load to go with it)! Ready to order yours? Head over to our webstore and stock up or contact your local Sunlights distributor today!
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 The wait is almost over, UK -- the best lift in the industry will soon be available via Rebel Beauty Brands!
We're so excited to finally share the Balayage Revolution with our friends in the UK, and so grateful for the amazing team at RBB bringing us there. If you've been waiting to get your hands on Sunlights® Professionnel Balayage Lightener or Sunlights® tools, you'll finally be able to in January 2019! Of course, where there is Sunlights, there must be education, right? Keep your eyes peeled for world renowned Sunlights education coming your way, too! Where else will we go in 2019? Who knows! Be sure to check back often and keep up with us on our Instagram to find out! Rebel Beauty Brands is currently accepting pre-orders for Sunlights products via email at info@rebelbeautybrands.com, by phone at +01442248104, or you can simply visit them on Instagram and send them a direct message.  Candy sees anywhere from 20-30 clients every day! She works with a handful of talented assistants, however, she couldn’t do what she does without the tools to complete the job! Candy uses these tools on a daily basis to create beautiful works of art!
Her tried and true shear is the French 7” curved shear. 7 inches may sound like hedge cutting shears if you're used to the short British shears, but these shears are designed to saw hair, not snip hair. It's also ergonomically designed to help prevent carpal tunnel since the holes are large enough to sit at the base of the fingers. Check out these shears in action! Nothing is more satisfying in a haircut than to see the movement come into play. Candy loves her French 42 tooth texturizing shears for this purpose. Whether she is removing bulk, or adding texture, this texturizing shear is the best! She is able to cut interior (building weight) or exterior (removing weight) just by placing the teeth on the top or the bottom. Does anyone have those clients whose hair is so thick that no matter how much texturizing you do, it just does not seem to be enough? That is where the French chunking shears come to the rescue! Candy will use these to really add some texture and remove unnecessary bulk from haircuts. The chunking shear is able to give that razored effect, without causing the frizziness that can sometimes come with other texturizing shears. Candy has been asked before, what is the one tool she would take with her if she were stranded on an island. Most people are surprised by her answer: Clippers. Here at Jamison Shaw, the clippers are something that we use more than most would think and why not? They are quick, accurate and it can guarantee a straight line every time! And that’s it! Now granted, some cases cause her to use other tools to get the job done, however, these four tools are Candy Shaw’s go-to’s. Go to our SHOP page and check the tools out yourselves and see what difference it can make behind your chair!  Candy recently sat down with Melissa Scott of the Hello Courageous podcast to talk about her experience as a business owner. Head over to their website or search your favorite podcast player for Episode 11 to hear Candy discuss the wisdom that has helped her become the success she is today, as well as how she stays positive in the face of being a mother, salon owner, academy owner, and product manufacturer all while continuing to see clients behind the chair. To keep up with Candy, follow her on Instagram! Looking to up your skills as a hairdresser? Head over to our YouTube today!  It was an extremely exciting Monday in the Sunlights Camp! Not only did we have our last Atlanta Academy class of the year, but we also launched our new distributor in the Pacific Northwest!
Our Director of Smiles, Jamison Codner, flew to Portland to meet our new friends from Bassett Salon Solutions. He was accompained by Denise Mahoney, owner of the Colour Authority in Portland and top Sunlights Artisan Team Educator, as they shared the Balay Gospel with the entire sales force from Bassett. Jamison says, 'we are excited to be able to bring the industry's top balayage products and education to the PacNW. We FINALLY feel like we've found our home with Bassett, as we share similar core values and a true passion for education!' Bassett will be representing our brand in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. For more information about this exciting new partnership and to locate a sales representative in your area, please visit the Bassett Salon Solutions website, HERE. Happy Painting, Balayage Believers!  Can you believe how fast the year's gone by? We just wrapped up our final Cutting Academy class of the year with a whopping 23 students! As if you needed any further proof that balayage and French Cutting go hand in hand, a few of the students were members of our very own Sunlights Artisan Team!
Although classes are all wrapped up for 2018, we've already begun releasing our 2019 schedule. Classes are filling up quickly, though, so make sure you get your registration in as soon as possible. It's a perfect chance to invest in yourself by investing in your career, education, and skills behind the chair. Prefer to catch Candy on the road or at a tradeshow? We'll be at ISSE Long Beach January 26 through 27 with two Intensive Hands-On Workshops and a Look & Learn class, all taught by the Balay Lama! Click here to register today! Want education at home? Head over to our YouTube channel for all the latest Tips, Tricks, and Techniques from Candy Shaw and her team! Don't forget to subscribe so you can be the first to know when we add new videos!  Candy Shaw, aka ‘The Balay Lama’, the founder of Sunlights Balayage — the makers and purveyors of the world’s leading balayage products and education — received Intercoiffure America/Canada’s (‘ICA’) prestigious ‘President’s Award’ at a black-tie ceremony at New York’s Hilton Hotel on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in recognition for her extraordinary service as the organization’s New Member Chair. Intercoiffure is the world’s leading hair and beauty organization.
ICA experienced unprecedent growth during Candy’s four-year reign as membership chair, explained Frank Gambuzza, the organization’s President. Fifty-two new members were inducted at the Fall Atelier including such industry leaders as: Sam Villa, Nick Stenson, Nick Arrojo, Scott Missad, Richy Kandasamy, Ginger Boyle and Edward Tricomi. Shaw also inducted a number of new manufacturer partners like: Kevin.Murphy, Davines, L’anza, Hairbrained.me, and Beth Minardi. The organization experienced a staggering 32% increase in ‘A’ members under the outgoing administration which included Gambuzza, 1st Vice President and Intercoiffure’s President elect Sheila Wilson, Candy Shaw and Artistic Director Van Council. In addition to receiving the coveted ‘President’s Award’, and personally pinning the new members, Shaw was joined by Sonya Dove and acting on behalf of Platinum Sponsor Wella, presented the inaugural ‘Fabio Sementilli Scholarship Award’ to Vivian Yeh, who’s salon was recently destroyed by a hurricane. ICA not only pitched in to help Yeh rebuild but the annual scholarship fund established in Fabio’s memory enabled her to attend this year’s Atelier and be recognized and encouraged by her peers. Trish Storhoff, who served on Shaw’s membership committee, takes over as Intercoiffure’s New Member Chair. Also serving on Shaw’s ‘blue ribbon’ committee were: Joseph Abolafia, Timothy Belcher, Sam Brocato, Marcy Cona, John Gialluisi, Shirley Gordon, Terry McKee, Angela Pantaleone, Debra Penzone, Coral Pleas, and Oliver Steinnagel. Shaw, who frequently says “joining Intercoiffure was the best business decision I ever made,” was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for Hair Expo, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and best hair show, which next takes place in Sydney, Australia in June of 2019. Shaw will continue to serve on Intercoiffure’s Board of Directors.  Transitioning your Guest to their Natural Grey!
The time has finally come: your client has finally decided to embrace the beauty of having their natural grey come through. Don’t panic! This can be incredibly intimidating as a stylist. There are a million thoughts going through your head: “Where do I start?” “How do I approach this?” “No more every 3 week regrowth touch up? That’s less money on their ticket.” First and foremost, be honest with your client. Are they really ready to embrace this? Or are they just having a bad day? If they're really ready to give up the color retouch, that’s the first hurdle! Next, what does their natural color look like? What color have you been applying on top of this? Is their hair short or long? Obviously, the lighter the color and the shorter the hair, the easier the transition will be. If they have long, brunette hair, the transition may be a little harder for them to handle. There are many options depending on how drastic and how fast you and your client decide you want to do the transition. Some tend to want to do it a little more organically. In that case, just let the color grow in, and get more frequent hair cuts. Others would prefer to lighten up with highlights gradually and tone with a color closer to their natural grey but it will take more time. However you approach it, you have to be honest with yourself and your client. This can be time consuming and costly. Explain to them that this is a process and will take time! Ask them to be patient, and in the end they'll be happy! Remeber that no matter what, our goal is to always make our guests happy.  Bobs are BACK, baby!
TREND ALERT! Popular hairstyles from the red carpet are always fun to imitate, some of the newest trends of this fall include bold bobs, bangs, and sleek parts!Bobs are trending in the celebrity world now, ranging from angular to straight. Perhaps the surge in 90’s fashion and hair inspired the re-emergence of edgy bobs, and we love it! The geometric look is in, whether you want your bob in layers or all one length you’ll be a trendsetter going for a chop! Fringe-bangs are also on trend, with beautiful versatility to them. Long, tapered bangs allow the look to be at once relaxed and soft, while also being classic and elegant. Wear them to the side, split down the middle, or messy; they're this season’s fun new addition that can add diversity to a look. Lastly, sleek looks with center parts are some of the most cool, sophisticated styles of this fall! Using a thin comb to get a perfectly straight line can make a style look sharp and clean. Even pair a center part with a edged bob to be even more trendy. Visit our salon today to get on trend – we have skilled stylists who have learned the French cutting method; an essential technique to cutting the perfect bob, or fringe! Why is Salon Education Important?
Here at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers the foundation of our success starts with education. Whether that education is from a salon, going to trade shows, or being self-taught watching youtube videos you are never too seasoned to stop educating yourself! You may find yourself wondering why your books aren’t as full as they used to be, or why your clients throw a fit if you raise your prices by a few dollars. But ask yourself, when was the last time I invested in myself and my education? Graduating from cosmetology school may not be enough. Within Jamison Shaw Hair Dressers we have a class every Friday morning for our stylists and our assistants. That’s right! We carve out at least an hour and a half of our busy schedules to dedicate to education each week. This education can range from our own stylists passing down their trade secrets, to outside educators coming in to show us the latest color formulating trends or (gasp!) even foiling. Jamison Shaw may be known for balayage, but if you don't use it, you lose it. We also have an in house academy that we host for people around the world to attend right here in Atlanta Georgia. Whether you are new to balayage, French hairdressing, or just need to refresh your skills, we encourage everyone to invest in their education at our Academy.  Balayage is one of the most requested services in the salon today. However, if you’ve been foiling since you left cosmetology school, painting hair can be intimidating, but it can be so rewarding to you as well as your clients once you get the hang of it!
First step: Sectioning After pre-cutting, you’ll want to section your guest’s hair to start your balayage. Make sure the crown is not over parted; meaning taking the hair where it naturally falls instead of forcing the section to be where you want it. Take a section from the crown to the top of the ear and clip away and mimic on the other side. Make sure the sections are clipped back taunt so that you can stay clean while you paint. Second step: Consistency & Saturation Using Sunlights Balayage lightener, you will want to use a 1:1 ratio of lightener and any crème developer. You want the consistency to be like cream cheese - not too runny, and not too thick. Mix it with love! A good check is once the bowl is mixed, if you can hold it upside down with no spillage, you know you’ve got it right! Third step: Application Tap, Rub, Push! Tapping the product on the regrowth first, you will then want to rub the product down the strand to the midshaft. Make sure the saturation is correct, before you move on to painting the ends and re-saturate if necessary at the regrowth and midshaft to avoid patchiness. Once you are happy with how the product looks on the strand, you then push your product onto the ends of the hair utilizing your balayage paddle, for full saturation and to have the “pop” on the ends. Balayage is a technique that can be tricky to master, but with our tutorials, and some practice you’ll be painting your way to financial freedom, and saving time behind the chair!  What's the difference?
For those of us who have attended cosmetology school, we learned the British way to cut hair. Did you know there is another way? Here in Atlanta we don’t have to go to cosmetology school, instead we have the opportunity to apprentice under a master stylist. Within our salon at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers, French cutting is the only thing we know, and do because it's better! Why is the French method better? Let’s break it down: British haircutting is building the shape from the bottom up. It is angular (90 degree angles, or 180 degree angles) and architectural. In some instances a British cut is what your client wants with hard lines and angles, and that’s okay! However, in French haircutting is building the shape from the top down. It's soft and less angular. Following the head shape it allows the hair to fall in soft moving layers. For that reason, the same haircut can look completely different person to person since each person’s head is a different shape. The French cutting method also provides versatility so the guest can wear their hair in different styles. In the time it takes someone to cut a traditional British bob, the French hairdresser will have cut 3 bobs and be well on their way to cutting the 4th. French cutting allows us to work smarter not harder! Everyone wants to know the secret to making more money behind the chair, and this is one of them! Invest in the French cutting education you need. At our academy in Atlanta our world renowned educators teach you the efficiency of French Hairdressing and how to build your clientele learning to cut french the right way!  In traveling to different salons and shows we often hear students say they do not need a balayage lightener, they just use foil lightener. Although foil lightener will lift the hair, the evenness of the application, as well as the end results, can sometimes be a little patchy. Why is that? Typical foil lighteners have what is called 'silica' in them. Silica is very tiny sand granules and is considered a buffer within the lightener. The amount of silica within the product is what determines the consistency. If you look at the ingredients on most foil lighteners, silica is typically one of the first ingredients listed. Because of that, foil lighteners have a grainy texture and their consistency tends to be thin.  Better for Balayage Of course, grainy texture and thin consistency aren't ideal for balayage. That's why Sunlights, which is specifically formulated for balayage, is Kaolin clay-based. Kaolin is a fine, soft, white clay that gives our lightener a smooth, creamy consistency rather than the grainy, thin consistency of granular, silica-based lighteners. It moisturizes hair while, and the application is incredibly smooth. Looking at the ingredients of Sunlights, you’ll see that Kaolin is one of the top ingredients listed. Sunlights mixes thicker to be able to paint directly on the hair much more easily, without needing foils! This results in better looking painted strands, and the better it looks on the strands you paint, the better the outcome of the finished product!  Candy Shaw recently sat down with Kati Whitledge of the Beyond the Technique podcast to discuss her life, hairdressing, and how she came to be the Balay Lama.
Check out the interview plus so many others on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player today! We’ve all heard it: Balayage is a fad. It’ll be out the door just like the cap. Well let us tell you! Balayage is like the little black dress. It isn’t going anywhere! Not only do we need to be educated in balayage and techniques, but we need to educate our guests on what is truth and what is myth about this beautiful technique:  This is not true! Can balayage create a beautiful melted ombre? Of course! It's not one trick pony, though! There are so many other options for this technique that all it takes is a little education, a lot of practice, and you'll be creating way more than just a typical ombre. Click here to see how!  False! As with using Sunlights lightener, our clay lightener can give up to 7 levels of lift when your application is correct. You have the option of making a bold statement, or beautiful subtle highlights.  We all have those blonde clients who get out of the chair after the service and immediately look at their regrowth to see how close you were able to get those foils. With balayage, we paint right up to the scalp and hairlines. There is no foil line and nothing in between the lightener and your scalp. You can’t get much closer than that!  You can use as many different colors as you'd like! If you want to use a low light or multiple low lights, you can be as creative as your mind allows. Using the balayage wrap will help keep your colors separated and will act as a window for you to see your creation come to life. You can also balayage with fashion colors or only low lights. You do not have to use lightener. Remember, balayage is a technique, not a style!  Wrong! Balayage lightener is mixed thicker than your standard foil lightener. Because of this, you are only painting on the surface of the hair therefore not the underneath side will not have anything on it.
Now you know the differences between balayage fact, and fiction! Check out our Youtube for more techniques on balayage.  Balayage is the French word for “sweep”, like with a broom, and designates the form of highlighting that is done with an artist’s stroke and a brush rather than with aluminum foil. Balayage lightener is painted directly onto the hair. Balayage wrap may be applied to separate sections but no foil is used. The results are natural looking, ‘sun-kissed’ hair like that of a child that spent the summer at the beach. Regrowth lines are much less obvious than with foil highlights. Clients adore the results! The Balay Box, our educational starter kit, contains everything a stylist needs to learn how to do balayage. It includes a 500g container of Sunlights, a Balay Wrap (Short), a Balay Brush, a Balay Paddle, a 4-pack of Balay Clips, and an educational DVD that allows a stylist to do balayage as soon as they’re done watching the DVD, all neatly packaged in an attractive corrugated, kraft carrying case. Just add a bow and it’s the greatest gift a stylist can ever receive! We here at Sunlights are convinced that balayage is the next BIG thing in hair color. Just as foil highlights replaced the practice of pulling hair through a cap in the 1970’s & 80’s, balayage will replace foil highlights in the not too distant future. Watch and see! Here are its advantages:
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