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Diamond Hair Extensions

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

DONNA BELLA BUSINESS TIP FOR
February 3, 2011

Question:

At a trade show in California, I purchased some small diamond-like hair bling that could be taped to long hair for fancy occasions like proms, or weekend parties. As I recall, Donna Bella had these at their booth but I don’t see them on the website. Did I buy them from your company or is my memory slipping?

Carria B. – Baldwin Harbor, California

Answer:

You are absolutely correct. That is our product. These sparkly diamonds known as ICE are a new item that we are testing in tradeshows nationwide to see how popular they will be with stylists.

We refer to the “hair bling” as hair jewels. These preset diamond-like jewels are positioned on strips of tape that can be easily taped onto the hair. The clear tape can be cut and applied anywhere on the hair, including the bangs. ICE diamonds come in clear, blue, or ruby red colors.

ICE hair jewels are a quick and simply way to convert hair extensions or any other hair style into a dress-up night or out on the town event. Order ICE by calling Donna Bella Milan at 888.424.7548.

Have A Question? Submit Your Question (less than 200 words) to
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My First Experience with Donna Bella Hair

Friday, January 21st, 2011

“Just try it one time, just try it on one client and you will be hooked!”

This is the advice I received from a good friend who uses the Donna Bella line. I trust her opinion.

I was quite tired of the “challenges” I was facing with  the hair, tools, and beads I was currently using so, I was ready for a change. I borrowed her tools and a few packages of hair.

I offered to apply them free to one of my best clients, all the while explaining that this was a new product to me and I had no experience with it. How could she refuse?

I was amazed at how sturdy and comfortable the bead tool felt in my hands. I didn’t have to stop and “get a better grip”. The beads closed with ease and held tight. Did I mention I fell in love with the Quick Pick Hair Parter? How did I ever go this long without it?

My client loved the quality of the hair (and so did I), she called me a few weeks later to say she had not lost a single tip and they were staying in so tight! She was quite the advertiser for me as she had spoke so highly of her experience that she had surely raised the bar!!

In all I must say I bought my friends extra tools without hesitation and started using Bella Donna solely! I was sold at first application and I can say the same for every client of mine that wears them!!

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Shannon Dale

Hello everyone, I'm Shannon. I'm a long time Michigan native. I have been doing extensions for 19 years. I love making people feel better about themselves through this technique. I currently do extensions out of my home and at times, my clients homes. I have personally wore extensions on and off since I was 19. You name the method, I have wore them! Seeing peoples reaction after they get their first look with their "new hair" never gets old! I especially like doing hair of people that have problems retaining their hair such as Lupus patients. I myself have Lupus and battle with the fall outs. Extensions have saved my sanity while waiting for new growth, this is why I am fond of the i-tip bead method-NO DAMAGE!!

I am a mom to 6 of the most wonderful children and a wife to one of the greatest men out there! As you can imagine, between being a stylist and home life, I am quite busy however, I honestly wouldn't have it any other way! Cooking is another one of my passions-Italian recipes are a personal favorite as it is my heritage. Never met a Italian meal I did not like!! I enjoy exercising and trying my best to stay fit and healthy!!

If you looking for great set of extensions, and your in the Macomb County area send me an email or message me through my blog!

Shannon's email: catalinaextension@gmail.com

Shannon's Blog: http://catalinaextensions.blogspot.com

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Natural Beauty

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Spring is on its way, and the fashion industry and beauty industry alike are gearing up to give us some pointers on what’s sure to be hot in 2008. All signs point to “natural” hacolors – especially when it comes to the color of our hair. Most fashion know-it-alls are claiming it’s in-vogue to have natural-looking hair, whatever that means (for those of us who’ve not strayed far from the look we were born with).

This month’s feature article in BSB magazine is all about this very subject, and more specifically how salon owners and stylists can start offering coloring services in the most effective way.

Here’s a clip of the article:

If there’s good news for beauty stores these days, it’s that “natural-looking” hair color is back in vogue. Usually defined as one or two levels away from unadulterated color, natural hair coloring simplifies product selection and minimizes snafus. However, this time around, natural hardly means plain. With bobs in abundance, stronger, more vibrant color is a natural companion to smooth, shiny surfaces. Additionally, with panels and streaks giving way to strategically placed highlights, the color itself is what packs the punch.

If your salon has always put an emphasis on hair health, leaving hair in good condition despite treatments, you’re in a good position; this will be a year for focusing on the self, detoxing and restoring that natural beauty that fashionista’s of years past have told us to curl up and dye.

For the full article, click here.

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Get Highlights with Clip In Hair Extensions

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Donna Bella Milan’s newest product line of clip in hair extensions are designed to quickly add volume or adding highlights. Donna Bella HiLo-Light Clips are made from 100% human hair and ship ready to clip-in. When you want to take them out, simply clip-out the HiLo-Light Clips.

Their ease of use make the clips perfect for quick and seamless style changes at a fraction of what it would cost to have permanent extensions. The clip ins are heat friendly and can be curled just like your normal hair. Currently, Donna Bella Milan stocks the HiLo-Light Clips in 11 colors.

Click here to shop for the clip in hair extension highlight color that’s right for you!

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What’s in a Hair Brush?

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Whether we accept it or not, despite the innumerable options out there for a hair extension brush, there are different types that work better for one kind of hair over another.

Beauty Launchpad’s article on brushes goes behind the scenes to try and untangle some truths out of industry experts on the necessity of a good brush and the need to pick the right kind to suite the hair type and the hair style. Here’s a bit of the article by Liz Barrett.

When was the last time you looked through a brush catalog and knew exactly which brushes to order for your store? How about when customers walk in and ask you for advice on hairbrush purchases, do you know where to direct them? There used to be a time when such experiences were easy; that is no longer the case.There are so many different styles of handles, bristles, barrels and finishes that even trained professionals find it difficult to choose the proper tools for their trade. “It’s a matter of preference and personal taste,” says Jeff Rosenzweig, president of J&D Beauty Products in Hauppauge, New York.

“Most brushes are purchased for a perceived desired effect—the fact is, many brushes that look different can produce a very similar effect.” He says there are many factors at play, and they can be broken down into four categories: technology, aesthetics, quality and comfort. (See the breakdown in “Behind the Brush” on page 30.)

It’s also important to note that brush purchases aren’t always made on an as-needed basis. “Although there are people out there who never change their styles and who feel comfortable with the tools they’ve been using for years, salons and consumers always want something new,” says Jeff Schwartz, vice president of sales at The Cricket Co., based in Novato, California. Therefore, it’s beneficial for beauty store staff to understand what the customer is looking for in a brush. “Different sizes are needed for different lengths of hair.

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Hair Tech Tools

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Launchpad Magazine has a great feature article this month on the importance of good tools for any trade. You’re only as good as your tool applies to any industry – although in order for the tool to perform well it must be accompanied by a touch of the master’s hand.

Here’s a bit of the article by Jeryl Spear:

Do you remember when MTV actually lived up to its name? AC/DC rocked Fenders in Back in Black and Iron Maiden wailed Moog synths to send fans into the stratosphere. But they weren’t the only ones to test the limits of their fabtastic instruments.

The beauty business was rockin’ to its own BPMs with Joelle, Hakari, Solis and Babyliss—tools that helped skyrocket hairdressers to true rock-star status among their adoring fans.

Alas, all good things come to an end. Or do they? Unlike most heavy metal rockers who finally hit a deaf note, hairstylists and the tools they wield just Keep On, Keepin’ On.

Slip into Technical Ecstasy with this stash of new tools. They may not have you playing riffs like Black Sabbath, but they will help you stroke some new styles of your own. Now, about the irascible Ozzy’s hair: scissors, anyone?

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All Natural Products Prove Big Sellers

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

This month’s product article by Beauty Launchpad examines the booming cottage industry surrounding natural and organic hair care products. Here’s a snippet from the article by By Jeryl E. Spear:

Born-of-the-earth products are proving irresistible to A-list clients.

Myrrh extract. Murumuru butter. Tamanu oil. Top-tier consumers are having a love affair with pure-and-natural beauty products. Whether this trend toward nature’s best is due to concerns about global warming, worsening allergies and skin sensitivities, or simply the belief that when it comes to beauty Mother Nature knows best, a growing number of high-end salon clients are baring their green streak by clamoring for products with a natural slant.

Growing at a pace that promises to one day eclipse the natural food sector, demand for natural-based beauty products is soaring. Formulas that kick chemicals like parabens and sulfates to the curb and are infused with botanical extracts and minerals that gently cleanse, heal and moisturize clients’ most precious beauty assets, have become the expected standard for natural-based products. Moving beyond these parameters, natural-based beauty companies are striving to develop more effective synergistic blends of natural ingredients that will allow their products to go toe-to-toe with the best chemically enriched beauty goods on the planet.

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Redken Sweeps BTC Awards…Again.

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

It is official…As posted on the Redken site, Redken has received seven outstanding wins for Behindthechair.com’s 2006 Stylist Choice Awards…Again. They managed to beat all other manufacturers in the number of wins (sounds fishy doesn’t it) and their awards include Favorite Overall Professional Products Company for the sixth consecutive year. I have to admit, that when a company wins hands down like this so many years in a row, blowing any and all competition out of the water, there’s a hint of favoritism in the air. Don’t get me wrong, Redken makes great products, but it’s funny that not a single other company broke out to take one of the awards away. The awards are as follows:

Favorite Overall Professional Products CoMPANY: Redken 5th Avenue

Favorite New Shampoo or Conditioner: Blonde Glam

Favorite New Product for Color, Color Enhancement or Color Protection: Color Extend

Favorite Permanent Color Line: Color Fusion

Favorite Demi-Permanent Color Line: Shades EQ

Favorite Manufacturer-Sponsored Event: Redken Symposium

Favorite Advanced Academy: Redken Exchange

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Redken Founder to be Honored

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Paula Kent Meehan, founder of industry giant Redken Laboratories, will be honored by Intercoiffure America/Canada on June 10, 2007 at its annual Spring Educational Symposium at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. President Lois Christie will present Meehan with Intercoiffure’s “Visionary of the Year” Award, in recognition of her seminal influence in the beauty industry.

The “Visionary of the Year” Award recognizes extraordinary individual achievements in influencing business or creative trends in the beauty industry. “This award is presented by the best and most successful salon owners in America and Canada,” says Christie. “It honors individuals who helped to change and raise the standards in the industry as a whole.”

Paula Kent Meehan pioneered the “Scientific Approach to Beauty,” developing products compatible with the basic chemistry of hair and skin. Under her leadership, Redken trained hairdressers in the chemistry of hair and introduced them to the benefits of retailing professional products in their salons, at the time a break-through in distribution channels.

In 1993 Meehan sold Redken Laboratories to L’Oreal, who moved the company from its California roots to its current home on Fifth Avenue in New York. Today Redken remains a global leader in professional haircare products and services. Redken products are now available in professional beauty salons in more than 50 countries.

The presentation of the Award to an influential figure in the color industry coincides with the launch of Intercoiffure’s newly formed Hair Color Council, to be headed by creative director Gina Khan. Notes President Lois Christie, “For the first time Intercoiffure colorists will be able to pool their talents and share knowledge with the industry. We will promote the business of hair color and set trends in techniques and products. We will combine our creative vision with a mission to mentor hairdressers who want a career in hair color.”

Intercoiffure is the most exclusive organization of independent salon owners in the world. Intercoiffure America/Canada represents more than 300 of the best salons in North America and is part of Intercoiffure Mondial, the only global beauty association, representing 44 countries and 3,300 members worldwide.

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The Perfect Curl

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

A myriad of tools exist allowing women, and men I suppose, to get that perfect curl. The technology has slowly improved over the last 100 years, and to day represents a healthy chunk of salon and beauty supply sales – up to 35%. Beauty Store Magazine gives an in-depth look at the business behind curling irons. Here’s a piece of the article by Victoria Wurdinger:

Sundries and electrics represent a $1.7-billion market in the United States, and styling iron sales, in particular, show little sign of cooling off. Curling and flat irons account for 30% to 35% of sales of all electrical hair goods, according to Professional Consultants & Resources, a full-service, strategic consulting company based in Plano, Texas. However, once you subtract salon sales, of the remaining $1.4 billion at mass retail, only $250 million flows through beauty supply stores. Still, couldn’t you use a decent-size slice of that chunk of change? While not all sundries are a great fit with every store, styling irons are practically indigenous. With the product category sizzling, consumers showing a distinct preference for professional-style tools and stylists demanding top-notch irons, stores that play to their advantages can easily increase their market share.

“Stores carry better lines, have more professional-use lines and have personnel who are stylists themselves or who are more knowledgeable about styling,” notes Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants & Resources. To work these advantages, become fluent in the market drivers, enhance your understanding of new technologies and opt for live or video demonstrations whenever possible. After all, selling today is all about the experience.

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