What To Eat for Healthy Hair

Want shiny, gorgeous hair? Then get serious about what you put on the table! Here’s what experts say will work to boost more beautiful hair:

Greens:  Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are packed with nutrients.  Spinach has vitamins A and C, iron and beta carotene that promote moisture and a healthy scalp. Add them to your sandwiches and wraps as beauty builders!

Salmon:  For shine!  For sure!  It’s packed with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and helps grow hair and keep it shiny. 

Chia Seeds:  You’ve heard about healthy fats.  Known as Super Foods, Chia seeds are known to boost energy, but it’s also believed they can promote circulation, which is good for your scalp!

Lemon:  Lemons are packed with nutrients like Vitamin C. Why is that important to your hair? First, Vitamin C will boost collagen production, and help your hair grow faster. And secondly, it’s important to maintaining great hair structure.

Whole Grains:  Want strong, healthy hair?  Experts say eat a variety of whole grains.  Make it easy by simply choosing brown rice over white rice.  It’s rich in vitamin b and can help reduce the chance of hair breakage.

Meet Nick ARROJO

We’re proud to be the Charlotte Ambassador salon to feature ARROJO products. We love them all! But who is the stylist behind the name?  Nick Arrojo has more than 35 years of experience and is known as an industry icon. You might remember him as the hairdressing host for TLC’s “What Not to Wear.”  ARROJO, originally from the UK, worked for Vidal Sassoon, Wella International, Bumble and Bumble and today has three salons in New York City, with a staff of more than 150 people.  He believes that education is the key to success and is determined to share his talent with other promising stylists.

And that’s where we come in!  Did you know Arrojo has actually spent time with our stylists, training members of our team at FRESH Salon?  In addition, we send our stylists to New York to train at Arrojo’s cosmetology school, so that we can bring you the very latest and most exciting trends in hair styling.

Stop by FRESH on Providence Road, meet our stylists and colorists,  and check out Nick ARROJO’s products that are revered in the industry!

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

It’s a favorite holiday for so many of us.  Thanksgiving.  No gifts, no debt, no decorations.  Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table and spending time with the people we love.  At FRESH, we’ll celebrate the day just like you… making memories with friends and family. 

Here are a few favorite recipes that we’ll share on this special November day:

From Tara:

My favorite dish is stuffing.  And I love it with apples and cranberry.  Adding these ingredients to traditional stuffing gives this iconic dish just the right amount of sweetness!

From Regina:

Pumpkin Cheesecake!  It’s the best I have ever had.  My family loves it too!

Recipe:

• 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 ¾ cups sugar
• 2 lbs. cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree
• 6 large eggs at room temperature, and lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 2 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves

From Emily:

I love good ‘ole Southern Homemade Gravy!  And on Thanksgiving, make my vegetables a casserole!  Our family devours them… for days!

Charlotte Hair Salon – Fresh Salon Blog Strong Women: Strong Costumes!

Tired of spending money and time on costumes that don’t fit and look ridiculous?  Build your Halloween fun around your hair with these favorite characters.

 

Photo Credits/Pinterest

 

 

Feathers and Braids:

You can’t go wrong. If your hair is long enough, why not braid it, everywhere?  We love the feathers and curls in this dramatic costume.  And we also love the way these party goers added even more drama through makeup and accessories. Surely this is a costume winner!

 

 

 

 

Photo Credits/Rosie & Getty Images

 

Rosie the Riveter:

She symbolizes the ultimate in Girl Power.  Rosie the Riveter represented the iconic working woman from World War II. She’s strong and smart, and this is an easy look to duplicate.  Braid the front of your hair and tie it all up in a red bandanna.  Match it with red lipstick and dramatic eyeliner to spend Halloween night as the generation of women who proclaimed, “We Can Do It!”

 

 

Photo Credits/Cat Woman

 

 

Cat Woman:

No judgment. You want to look, well, kind of hot this Halloween?  Catwoman is the way to go.  We love her because she’s a classic every Halloween. We get it too… going from bad girl to hero within minutes is certainly not easy.  And the best part of this costume?  You just may have everything you need in your closet already!

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Fall Hair Cuts

Want to be inspired this Fall with a great cut for those Friday night after work brewery stops and Football Saturdays?  Here are a few ideas to consider:

Image Credit: Getty Images

Check out Emma Watson’s short, choppy bangs.  Easier to manage than bangs that hit your brow, this fresh, youthful look brings all the attention to your eyes and is a creative twist on bangs for fall.

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Alison Brie’s long shag looks effortless, yet beautiful.  This cut has texture giving it a modern twist that you’ll see gracing the pages of Fall’s fashion magazines.

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Not ready to cut it short?  Always stunning, Jessica Alba keeps it long yet sophisticated with soft curls and strawberry highlights.

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Do we have you thinking of your possibilities?  Take a screen shot of the looks you love and bring them in for your next appointment at Fresh Salon.  Your stylist will do the rest!!

Looking for a change??

FRESH Colorist Jose Aponte understands when his clients need a change.   Lisa is a perfect example. Her hair is naturally dark brown, almost black, he says.  This past summer, Lisa wanted to go light, an easy change that gave her a great look in those warm months.   To add interest, Jose even added golden caramel hair painting using Goldwell color.  But summer has ended and the sun, chlorine and other elements caused Lisa’s color to fade, and become brassy.  It was time again for something new!

For Fall, Jose changed the base, creating a rich dark brown to match her natural color.  To get rid of grey, he added bold highlights and then toned it all with a red violet toner.  The look:  perfect, he says. Lisa now has contrast, but it’s not as light as it was in the summer.

Lisa’s makeover wasn’t quite complete.  To finish it all, FRESH Stylist Cris gave Lisa this stylish cut which accentuates her color.  This FRESH client can also wear her hair curly, adding yet another great look, says Jose.

Lisa, you look great! Can’t wait to see what you do for Winter!

Finishing Products

Finish Right!

They say it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish!  We have to agree! We love ARROJO products and want to share a few of our favorite Finishing Products that will add the final touches to your amazing hair!

 

PrIMP Working Spray

This is a light working spray for primping and coiffing different shapes and styles.  We recommend PrIMP for those of you who use heat tools.  It will create grip and add detail.  Easy to use; all you have to do is hold the spray about 8 inches from your hair, mist it evenly, and style.  You’ll  have increased texture and control.

 

 

 

ReFINISH Dry Shamppoo

Are you tired of washing your hair every day?  Have you been told you don’t need to wash every day, but want the fresh feeling that shampooing gives you?  If so, you’re going to love ReFINISH Dry Shampoo, infused with aloe vera and ginger.  This Shampoo will clean your hair without water by absorbing extra oils.  Your hair will feel thick and manageable and you’ll get extra time in your day!

 

 

 

ReFRESH Dry Conditioner

Are you always fighting frizz, static and flyaways?  Then ReFRESH Dry Conditioner is for you.  This conditioning spray will restore fullness, moisture and shine. It’s weightless and will leave your hair soft and silky.  We love it!  Simply shake then spray; lightly brush or even finger-comb for an irresistible look.

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Game Day!

It’s September and from Friday to Sunday, it’s all about TEAM!  Whether you’re headed to Friday night lights or to Bank of America stadium to watch the Panthers, here are a few styles our Fresh Team think are a win-win!

• Braids are easy and look great. We love this loose braid that falls into a Pony Tail.

(via Angelfoodstyle)

• There are so many ways to wear a braid. We think this non-traditional wrapped braid is an interesting twist!

(via Wish Wish Wish)

• Finally, check this out! Frame your face with just a few braids and let the rest of your hair hang long. Looks amazing!

(via Sortrature)

It’s all in the Shampoo!

ARROJO Hair Care

ARROJO products are packed with organic ingredients that gently cleanse your hair without harmful ingredients.  We wanted to highlight a few of the shampoos that our stylists use on their own hair every day. Not sure which one is right for you?  Ask your stylist to set you up!  We promise, you’ll love the results.

 

 

Gentle Shampoo repairs and nourishes, with natural ingredients. It’s lightly scented with fresh verbena.  Perfect for those of you who want to give your hair a little extra love!  We think this shampoo is great and recommend it to many of our clients who have spent a lot of time in the  sun and surf this summer, or those of you use heating tools daily.

 

 

 

 

Ultra Violet Shampoo is brand new to the ARROJO product line.  It’s a vitamin-E infused cleanser.  This shampoo will eliminate brass and bring out beautiful blonde tones. It’s great for balancing color drained by the summer.

 

 

 

 

 

Color Save Shampoo is perfect for all of us who have color treated hair. We recommend it for all of our color clients. Why?  Because this shampoo will help save your color and give you the most bang for your buck.  Plus it will lock in vibrancy and preserve the shine! Who doesn’t love that?

Throw Back: Back to School!

Throw Back… Your kids may be back to school, and the Fall routine may be in full swing, but it’s always fun to remember when…

FRESH Stylist Jose shared his ‘90s Back to School pictures with us.

“This was the height of gangsta rap,” he says.  “Everyone wore baggy clothes, braids and afros. I wanted to fit in, of course, so my senior photo was big bushy hair fingerwaved.  I thought I was fly!  Happy to say, I wore this style to prom too!”

We found a few more 90’s highlights.  Remember curling your bangs under, crimping, or a high ponytail with Scrunchie?