We’ve all been told at some point or another how bad it is to shampoo your hair everyday. It’s a common problem. Are we frequent washers just supposed to suck it up and deal with oily, flat hair just so that we can salvage what moisture is left of our dry ends? Zennkai’s new favourite brand Unwash says, no way! Unwash understands the hardships us frequent washers face, so they have dedicated their brand to meet the needs of those stuck in the shampoo-condition-repeat cycle. Included in this unbelievable brand is Unwash Bio-Cleansing Conditioner. Almost like a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, it gently cleanses build up and oil from the hair and scalp, while conditioning the lengths of the hair. The line also includes an unbeatable Hydrating Masque that adds an extra dose of moisture to dry and damaged hair 1-2 times a week, and an unimaginable Dry Cleanser to ensure that next-day-hair is unstoppable.

Redken is reaching new heights with their High Rise Volume line–and so is our hair! The new High Rise Volume shampoo and conditioner are lightweight, color safe, and are formulated with softening polymers to give hair a natural, soft, and bouncy voluminous feel. Because this shampoo/conditioner is lightweight, you can use them daily and don’t have to worry about product build up on your bouncy locks! Now, if you really want to take your mane to dramatic heights I insist that you try the High Rise Volume Duo Volumizer. A magical concoction of a gel and cream, this styling product offers even the limpest of hair high lift and hold, ensuring that you keep that bounce all day long

New to Zennkai are Joico’s Co-Wash whipped cleansing conditioners. These uniquely designed products are foamy, frothy, and look good enough to eat! Replacing your shampoo and conditioner once/twice a week, Joico’s Co-Wash is designed to cleanse the scalp like a shampoo, but moisturize and detangle the lengths of the hair like a conditioner. Think of it as your new and improved two-in-one shampoo/conditioner. There are three Co-Washes to choose from depending on your hair needs: Moisture for the hopelessly parched, Curl for the craziest of curls, and Color to combat color fading. This product is also great for those daily gym-goers and shampoo-ers who need the clean scalp but worry about their hair’s health.

 

As the long-lost sun begins to peak out from behind our dreary clouds, more and more Vancouverites are taking advantage of all of the outdoor activities the West Coast has to offer. This means more time for fun and less time for doing your do. But don’t worry, we at Zennkai got you covered! Amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo spray is easy to use and soft in the hair with its talc-free formula, meaning it won’t feel chalky and dry in even the blondest and driest of hair types. So, throw Amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo spray in your gym bag, backpack, or purse to freshen up your undone locks after a relaxing bike ride around Coal Harbour, a hike in Deep Cove, or just before brunch and mimosa with your friends.

The Hair Gods have spoken! If you’re the kind of person whose hair routine involves rolling out of bed and giving your mane a good shake, well you’re already on your way to working the runway this spring…or the Seawall, or something. So, put down that round brush and smoothing serum because trending this spring is all things messy and sexy. To aid you in your done-yet-undone look this season try AG’s new texture line. Packaged in a gorgeous and seasonally appropriate floral design, AG Texture will support all your hair texturizing needs from piecey and defined to controlled chaos. The must haves for whatever your style are AG Dry Wax and Sea Spray. Delivering the perfect amount of hold and texture, AG Texture won’t dry out even the blondest of bombshells. So go ahead and shake it up this spring with AG Texture.

Trust Beyonce to make straight-out-of-the-shower curls super sexy and trendy! We loved her Grammy performance this past weekend, and LOVED her hair even more! Make the most out of your naturally thick, curly hair this season and rock wet look curls with this super easy style recipe:

• Shampoo and condition with a moisturizing duo that eliminates frizz. Try the Repair Line from Moroccanoil
• Gently squeeze excess water out of your strands with a towel, being careful not to rub (this creates extra frizz)
• Spray in a light leave in conditioner to prep hair for styling, and support frizz free strands. Try our favourite Leave In-Of-The-Moment: Pureology Colour Fanatic Beautifying Spray (Ethical Price: $26.95) with 21 benefits.
• Comb through strands with a detangling brush (try the WetBrush $16.95)
• Apply a curling serum or cream formulated for curly hair from root to tips (Try our fav Redken Curvaceous Full Swirl Cream Serum $19.95). Don’t worry about your roots being weighed down- you want to go heavier on the product for this wet look!
• Gently scrunch your curls into place and let hair air dry to 70%
• Apply a shine enhancing product from roots to ends to seal in product and eliminate any flyaways that may have come with your natural drying method. Try Paul Mitchell Slick Works texture and shine cream $21.95 – this product will give you texture and shiny strands to mimic wet hair while keeping your curls natural movement in tact.
• When hair is dry, spray your curls with a super shiny finishing spray to protect your style. Try Paul Mitchell The Shine Spray on Polish $19.95

Zennkai expert tip: don’t have time to air dry your strands in the morning? Sleep on them! Prep your curls after you shower the night before and leave the finishing spray step until the morning. Always sleep on a higher thread count or silk pillow to prevent frizz from forming.

Happy Styling!

Recently joining the team at Zennkai Coquitlam Centre (coming to us from Refresh Salon in Port Moody), Dawn Burgess has spent the past 8 years perfecting her craft and showcasing her passion for hair in everything she does. Looking for someone in the Tri-Cities area that will make your hair look its very best?

The low down on Dawn:

• Specializes in tape-in extensions and keratin permanent straightening
• LOVES doing BIG makeovers and dramatic transformations. Visit Dawn for your amazing before/after photo!
• Excels at edgy cuts and colours
• Extremely knowledgeable when it comes to every product under the sun. Visit Dawn for the best recommendations for your specific hair type!

If you are a NEW guest OR a previous client of Dawns at her old salon, come and visit her at Coquitlam Centre for 20% OFF your cut/colour service! Mention code DAWN20 when booking in to receive the deal. Code valid now until March 31st 2014.

Awesome hair here you come!

 

 

Cutting your bangs is the easiest way to change your look! Get the best bangs for your face shape and be flattered from every angle with our Bangs Guide for 2014:

For Heart Shaped Faces: Long, wispy side-swept bangs are your best bet to offset a wider forehead and create balance in your face shape. Avoid centre parted bangs – they draw attention to pointy chins that are prominent in heart shaped faces.

For Square Shaped Faces: Bangs that blend into the sides of your hair to soften the edges of your cheekbones and jaw-line. Avoid a heavy fringe bang- this can make your face look more boxy!

For Round Shaped Faces: Long bangs that can be blow dried to the side (in a side part) to create a more angled appearance. Avoid short, straight bangs – this can accentuate your cheeks making them look rounder than they are!

For Long Shaped Faces: This face shape looks the best with a heavy fringe. Try them eye skimming OR side-swept to make your face look smaller. Avoid shorter bangs as these will accentuate your forehead and make your face appear longer and flatter.