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The List | Here’s What To Do If Your Flat Iron Burns Your Hair

September 30, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

One of the first rules of styling your hair is that if you have straight hair, you want curls and if you have curly hair, you want it straightened. While some of us still struggle to find the perfect hot tool to do it all, the flat iron comes closest — not only can it can give you sleek hair, but with a little maneuvering, you can also create gorgeous waves.

But first, you need to find the perfect flat iron that does what you want, which is important because “it ensures that you don’t need to make multiple passes over the hair and further increase the likelihood of damage,” Gina Rivera, Phenix Founder and Celebrity Stylist, told Byrdie. This can also save you loads of time.

Most flat irons should only be used on dry hair, but some people make the mistake of using them on wet hair. Therefore, you need to use it on dry hair; otherwise, you’re damaging your hair.

If you use a lower temperature, the flat iron might not give you the silky, sleek look you want. But when you raise the temperature, there is always a risk of burning your skin and your hair. What should you do if you burn your hair with your flat iron by mistake? Read the details here!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: flat iron, Gina Rivera, ginas platform, hair, hair texture, haircare, healthyhair

SheFinds | Professional Colourists Say These Are The Most Unflattering Hair Colours For Women Over 40

August 22, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

Finding the best hair colours for your skin tone can be exciting, as is a trip to the salon for a fresh turn-of-the-season style. With that said, we checked in with a professional hair stylist and expert for tips on what hair colours and dyes to avoid over 40 for a more youthful look, and other helpful tips to keep in mind before heading to the salon. Read on for insight and advice from Gina Rivera, celebrity hairstylist and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gina Rivera, hair, hair color, hair colour, hair dye, haircare, healthyhair

Huda Beauty | Summer Hair Inspo: 5 Low-Maintenance Hairstyles

July 1, 2022 by Ambrosia Hitchcock Leave a Comment

Major hair looks are fun… until you find yourself sitting and spending in an appointment chair way too long or far too frequently. Think platinum-dyed buzzcuts that require a twice-monthly tune-up, or razor-sharp bobs that start giving you grief after a few weeks. Choosing a low-maintenance haircut this season will let you enjoy summer fun without worrying about penciling in an appointment. Check out these favorite of-the-moment, low-maintenance hairstyles.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: gina rivera style, ginas platform, hair, hair texture, haircare, haircut

Everything You Need to Know About Rice Water for Hair

April 26, 2022 by Noelle Sim Leave a Comment

Credit to: Celia Shatzman for prose.com

What is rice water?

“Rice water is the starchy water left over after rice is cooked or left to soak,” explains Gina Rivera, Celebrity Stylist & Founder of Phenix Salon Suites. It’s made by fermenting rice and straining the remains to create a hair potion.

What nutrients does rice water contain?

Fermented rice water for hair is proven to have very beneficial properties. It contains a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamin E and oryzanol. These nutrients, along with vitamin B and amino acids, help build strong and healthy hair, smooth to help control frizz, and promote hair shine. Fermented rice water is also a known source for vitamins A and C.

What are the benefits of rice water for hair? 

There are plenty of perks when it comes to rice water for hair. “For one, it will increase the amount of shine instantly,” Rauchut says. “You will also notice the amount of tangles will diminish. Most of us don’t realize when we lack vitamins A, B, and C, which can really improve your hair quality. Not to mention, a lot of us are deficient in this, which is unfortunately very common. Lastly, rice water helps keep the hair’s strength intact and decreases the amount of breakage.” 

Rice water for hair can also help protect and repair hair. “The amino acids in rice water are thought to aid hair regeneration,” Rivera says. “This combined with the vitamins B and E that are also present may promote hair strength. However, keep in mind that there needs to be additional scientific studies to have conclusive results on the benefits of using rice water.”

What hair types is rice water best for?

“Rice water can be used on all types of hair; however, it may work best for coarse or damaged hair that needs some additional care,” Rivera says. It’s especially beneficial for those who are concerned about breakage and dryness. “I like to introduce this homeopathic tradition to my girls who get highlights every six to eight weeks,” Rauchut says. “When receiving a service that is ‘lifting’ or opening the cuticle, often there is a chance you will need an increase in amino acids, which helps keep the structure of our hair intact.” 

What is the best way to use rice water for hair?

After you shampoo your hair, rinse with cool water and towel dry, suggests Holly Dear, owner House of Dear Hair Salon and House of Dear Clean Beauty collection. “Then apply rice water onto your scalp and hair and leave on for approximately 20 minutes and rinse again with cool water,” she says. “Do not leave on your hair for long and use it once a month.” 

To pay homage to its original use, Rauchut believes the best way to use rice water for hair is by rinsing your hair with rice water daily. “The Yao women would dip their hair into the rice water and use a comb to distribute it evenly,” she says. “Traditionally, rice water was used as a shampoo and then they would rinse in a nearby river. For at home in the modern day, I believe dipping your hair into the rice water and then rinsing with filtered water is the closest to the original intention of this cleansing treatment.”

How can you make your own rice water for hair?

First, be sure to wash the rice properly to remove any dirt or other impurities. Rauchut recommends adding water, then rubbing the rice in between your hands so as to extract the content of the rice. When the water becomes cloudy, sieve it into another pot.

“Rice water can be made by soaking rice and then straining the rice from the water so that you only have rice left,” Rivera says. “It can also be made by boiling rice using additional water so that rice water is left over. Again, strain rice from the water once the rice is cooked and use the remaining water once cooled on the hair.”

Are there any side effects to using rice water in hair?

Keep in mind you can always have too much of a good thing. “Using too much or leaving rice water on for too long can cause dryness and damage,” cautions Dear. 

It’s also important to be mindful of any allergies, particularly a gluten sensitivity. “Also, if not rinsed out properly, you may feel a little itchy or experience scalp buildup,” Rauchutsays. “Some may even feel they have a protein buildup. I suggest consulting a stylist familiar with this routine and make sure to rinse very thoroughly.” 

Which Prose products contain rice water?

You’ll find fermented rice water among the possible ingredients in Prose’s custom shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner. If your formula calls for smoothing, unwanted frizz control, and detangling, then you can bet rice water is included in your personalized products.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gina Rivera, gina rivera style, ginas platform, hair texture, haircare, haircut, healthyhair, rice water for the hair, ricewater, wellness

Hair Experts Agree: These Haircut Mistakes Add Years To Your Look

April 25, 2022 by Noelle Sim Leave a Comment

Credit to: Faith Geiger for shefinds.com

A great haircut has the power to transform your look. When you choose a style that softens your features and highlights all the right parts of your face, you’ll look younger than ever—but on the other hand, the wrong cut can instantly add years to your face. 

If you’re considering heading to the salon for a fresh haircut and want to avoid a mistake that will age you, don’t worry. We’re here to help! We gathered insights from hair experts such as Gina Rivera, Celebrity Hairstylist and founder of Phenix Salon Suites, and expert stylist Holly Dear to point out two of the things you should avoid when seeking out a fresh, youthful hairstyle.

Bar Refaeli with long straight hair
Too Much Length

Rivera says the key to creating a youthful appearance with your haircut is to choose a style that softens your features. That’s why long, straight hair without any layers is one look that can instantly age you. “Long straight hair may sharpen the features rather than soften them,” Rivera explains.

Just as you may opt for skincare products that reduce wrinkles and sagging, it’s best to stick with hairstyles that distract from these signs of aging. Hair that is too long—especially if it lacks volume, waves, or face-framing layers—can have the opposite effect. “Always be mindful that there is a point where long straight hair can contribute to the features looking more prominent and drawn,” Rivera warns.

Scalp expert Philip B., founder of Philip B. Hair Care, echoes this sentiment: “When hair has no layers it can look flat and dull which can instantly age you.”

Cosmetologist Ghanima Abdula from The Right Hairstyles also notes that too much length should especially be avoided if you struggle with another sign of aging: thinning hair. She says long hair “looks even more thin, which can age you considerably.”

However, this doesn’t mean you have to jump straight to a pixie cut! Long hair is still an option that can look beautiful no matter how old you are, as long as you consider the style that will work best with your specific face shape and features.

Experts suggest opting for layered looks with lots of movement and face-framing if you want to keep your hair long. “The right amount of layers for long hair works to introduce balance to the face, movement, and volume, as well as helping to bounce or refract the light,” Philip B. explains.

You may even want to consider the ever-trendy shag haircut, which is perfect for creating volume and framing your features.

Paris Hilton with a short, blunt bob
Blunt Jaw-Length Bobs

Another haircut mistake that could add years to your face is choosing a single-length, blunt bob that falls right at your jawline.

Expert hairstylist Holly Dear says that bobs have the ability to be very flattering when they’re the right length. However, a jaw-length cut may emphasize all the wrong parts of your face, such as the drooping skin around your jawline. “Bobs can be unflattering for people as they age because our skin tends to fall in these areas,” she explains.

The solution? Add a little length to your bob. Dear suggests going with a mid-length cut that rests just at the narrow part of your neck—some people refer to this flattering, youthful style as a “lob.” No matter what you call it, Dear says this cut will help “visually lift and lengthen the neck and pull visually everything up.”

Additionally, the same volume-enhancing style tip for long hair works for bobs and lobs too: when in doubt, go with layers and face-framing styles to soften your features and create a fresh, youthful look.

No matter what hairstyle you’re going for, there are ways to rock every length under the sun, even as you age. Just avoid these common pitfalls, stick with a stylist you trust, and above all, wear your hair with confidence!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gina Rivera, gina rivera style, ginas platform, hair, hair texture, haircare, healthyhair, women over 50

Trending 2022: Men & Women’s Cuts and Hair Colors

April 18, 2022 by seo@globerunnerseo.com Leave a Comment

2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for hair. With the world finally opening up again, many of us are itching to shed our quarantine cuts and level 10 our grown out color. 

Stylists are seeing requests for everything from tenacious trims to courageous colors that refuse to take a back seat. Some familiar favorites (hi, shag haircut) get an upgrade, while new hues take the spotlight. 

Save these 2022 hair trends to help your hairdresser transform your locks – or ease you into something new and fresh that’s still in your comfort zone. 

Haircut Trends

Put down the buzz trimmer and back away slowly. Women and men’s 2022 haircuts are all about shape and/or length. 

If you’ve spent the last two years growing out your hair, you’re in luck. Waist-length “Rapunzel hair” is all the rage. A long statement braid could also be in your future. This one from @bluevanillabeauty combines two of the year’s hottest trends: jumbo braids and natural hair curls. 

@elev8dhairlounge also fuses natural with another sharp trend: the textured disconnect.

For those ready to make the big chop, there’s never been a trendier time. Octopus cuts, like this one from @kaloikoi, a take on the shag or ‘wolf cut’ as it’s known on TikTok, as well as Bixies (bob meets pixies) and blunt power cuts, are everywhere. They’ve been spotted on everyone from Billie Eilish to Florence Pugh.

This picture perfect bob example courtesy of @beautylaunchpad is another #doubletrend alert. More on that below! 

Hair Colors for 2022

As we alluded to above, we’re seeing red absolutely everywhere we look, with celebs from Barbie Ferreira, Kendall Jenner, and Zendya coming up crimson. Something about the orange-cinnamon shade is capturing everyone’s imagination. And it’s snaps like this from @mc1r_poem that makes it easy to see why it’s also one of the most sought after hair and beard colors for men in 2022.

On the opposite side of the color wheel, we have ultra-cool ice blonde. Call it ‘ghosted’ or call it ‘gorgeous’…just don’t call it ‘granny’. This hip hue from @xeniaballiart is ideal for spring and can easily transition to a variety of sunny summer shades as the seasons progress. 

Of course, if you’re like most of us, you have at least one @haileybieber hair-inspo picture on your pinterest board. Seems she and her locks can do no wrong. Her bronde “frosted” hair has come up over and over again in salons literally everywhere. 

Behind the Chair shares that, “according to her colorist and Redken Ambassador Cassondra Kaeding (@ckaedingcolor), her bronde blend is a top request among clients.”

Hairstyles for 2022 FAQ 

What is the new hair color for 2022?

Reds, copper, cinnamon, and other fiery shades are the look to watch this year. Practically the entire Euphoria cast has taken the leap, with other A-listers from Serena Williams to Sza following suit.

Is short or long hair in for 2022?

Both! Long and short hair both have their rightful places in the 2022 hair trend archives. From blunt bobs to ‘90s reminiscent bixies to curated fades, short has made the shortlist. Long, waist-length locks also have us hoping Rapunzel will finally let down her hair. 

What’s the most popular hair color?

Why not all the colors? Graffiti hair is popular among Gen Zs and celebs like Dua Lipa.

Image Courtesy of: @janine_ker_hair

If fortune favors the bold, any of the looks on this list will be an advantageous adjustment. Remember that spring is the perfect time to push your limits and experiment in the chair. Just remember that when making big changes, it can take some time for your eyes to adjust. Bringing pictures is also a huge help to ensure you and your stylist are on the exact same page. So long as you have a trusted, talented hair dresser or barber to guide you, feel free to let go and lean into your wild side! 

Gina Rivera

Gina Rivera

Beauty Icon and Expert

Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

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