“It’s not funny at all,” Reese Witherspoon stated about her accident in 2011 in which she was hit by an 85 year old driver while jogging.

“They said I am very hard-headed because I landed right on my head and I have a scar, hence my new hairdo.” she went on to explain. Luckily for Witherspoon the accident was not fatal and she was able to find a silver lining in the situation by using a new hair style to cleverly disguise her scar.

Scars and birthmarks are quit common and can be an area of insecurity for many clients. Remember this when consulting with your clients about what hair style to choose. While fringe bangs like Reese’s are not going to be the best solution for every client, an elegant side bang or thick mod bangs may do the trick to conceal the trouble area.

When consulting with clients who have scars of birthmarks, remember that it is a delicate subject to bring up. Do not mention the trouble area unless the customer does. In that case, if it is a concern for him/her it is also a concern for you.

If hair is too thin or damaged to cut bangs, hair extensions are a great way to create thick, natural looking bangs.

“I don’t remember much about it, but miraculously, and thank God, I am fine!” Reese explained about her accident. While the accident was unfortunate, Reese made the best of the situation with her new chic fringe bangs.

What do you think of Reese’s new style – do you like her better before or after her transformation?

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1. Reese Witherspoon’s Delightfully Unkempt Tresses – Dressed in a showstopping red dress, Reese’s golden tan and delicate features were played up with her cascading golden locks that gave her a casual but glamorous hair style. While this was the perfect hair style for such a formal event, it translates beautifully as either a day or night look. This is a great hair style to wear with hair extensions.

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2. Charlize Theron’s Playful Messy Side Do – She gave off a radiant glow with her “no makeup” makeup look and messy side bun. Her bejeweled headband brought this look from street chic to red carpet worthy.

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3. Salma Hayek’s Subtle Ombre – Salma Hayek’s ombre’ locks were far from resembling neglected roots. While some may criticize the ombre’ look, Salma Hayek gracefully donned this look and made it look tradional and classy.

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4. Angelina Jolie’s Seriouly Sleek Updo – Her bold and daring red lip paired with her sleeked back updo perfectly complimented her fair skin and hazel eyes. We recommend using Crack Hair Treatment to successfully tame fly-aways when wearing your hair slicked back like Angelina’s.

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5. Sofia Vergara’s Sassy and Straight Long Hair – This Modern Family star chose a simple but yet elegant way to showcase her long, healthy hair. Her hair was also much lighter than normal, which lightened gave her complexion a glow without washing her out.

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Designed for those who are hesitant to commit to wearing hair extensions for months at a time, SHE by So.Cap.USA Extensives are ideal for your trend-setting clients. Clients who request a different hair color every time you see them will absolutely adore these reusable hair extensions.

The Skinny on SHE by So.Cap.USA Extensives:

Textures Available: Straight or wavy

Colors Available: 23 natural hair colors & 11 fantasy shades

Maintenance Level: Low – Because Extensives are made from the highest quality human hair, they can be cut and styled just like your client’s own natural hair. Your clients can even use heat tools!

About SHE by So.Cap.USA: So.Cap.USA makes continuous efforts to provide educational efforts for stylists and salons over the last 40 years. With their dedication to continuing education, So.Cap.USA has become a trusted brand among celebrities and hair stylists alike. What sets apart So.Cap.USA hair extensions is a pre-bonded keratin technology that bonds hair for 3 – 6 months without causing damage.

Haven’t been to a training course yet for Extensives? Now you can…and from the privacy of your own home with our first ever, online On-Demand Education Portal. Register today for online access to demos 24/7!

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Hair extensions are not just for adults anymore! Zahara Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt) was recently seen at Cirque de Soliel’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal” donning long, braided hair extensions.

This is quite a change in look for the six year old who normally wears her hair in a short pony tail. While not every little girl can afford or properly care for hair extensions, it goes to show anyone can wear them and, when done right, they seamlessly blend with your own hair.

While it is impossible to tell which brand of hair extensions Zahara Jolie-Pitt wears, it is apparent her stylist chose human hair extensions over synthetic.

SHE by So.Cap.USA’s 100% human hair extensions are the most natural looking hair extensions on the market. They allow you to cut, color, and style them just as you would your own natural hair. Available in 81 shades (including natural and fantasy), SHE by So.Cap.USA hair extensions can match every hair color and hair texture.

Call us at 847-741-5000 to order 100% natural human hair extensions for your salon today. Or, if you have not yet received your CEU credits, sign up for one of our upcoming training courses.

Ever feel like you should be offering more services to your cut and color clients?

Without recieving CEU certification you are cutting yourself short and limiting your potential as a successful stylist. Hair extensions (especially 100% human hair extensions) are in high demand and are no longer just for the rich and famous.

SHE by So.Cap.USA offers a wide range of hair extensions for every budget and level of maintenance. When you carry SHE by So.Cap.USA hair extensions in your salon your client can choose from:

• Over 81 colors and 3 textures
• Clip-in Extensions – Reusable hair extensions that are applied by the client
• Extensives – Reuseable hair extensions applied by you
• Extensions – Applied by you – these last between 3 – 6 months

SHE by So.Cap.USA has been seen on celebrities like Lady Gaga, Brittany Spears, and Steven Tyler. Because they are made from only the highest grade human hair, your customers will be amazed at how seamlessly they blend with his/her natural hair. And because they are attached to the hair with a revolutionary keratin bonding technology, they will not damage your client’s hair.

Don’t wait to sign up, because space is limited. Attend one of our upcoming hair extension training courses:

• January 16: 9 AM – 4 PM
• February 13: 9 AM – 4 PM
• March 12: 9 AM – 4 PM

To find out about future training courses, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook!

1. French Twist - This feminine do puts a fun and flirty spin on any outfit. It pairs perfectly with a holiday cocktail dress and can easily transition you from day to evening. To truly complete this look, we recommend using Crack hair treatment to secure fly-aways and give hair a smooth and silky appearance.

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2. Sleek and Straight Pony Tail - This look is not for the short-haired! To achieve the glamour that this look brings, we suggest using So.Cap.USA Extensives to achieve your desired length if you do not already have long hair. So.Cap.USA Extensives not only give your ponytail length, but they also add volume and texture.

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3. Old Hollywood Glamour – Aka the Hollywood wave. Paired with a classic red lip this is the perfect look to don at a cocktail party or New Years Eve gathering. The Hollywood wave can be achieve with pin curls and is great for an up-do or if you plan on wearing your hair down.

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4. The Chic Side-Bun - This look is best with a swooping side bang and a few strands of hair lightly curled across the jawline. To take this look from the office to a night-time holiday party, throw on a bejeweled headband or a rhinestone brooch to give you do the “it” factor.

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5. “S” Waved Hair - If you plan on wearing you hair down, using a waver tool will allow you to achieve loose, voluminous waves. This style is ideal for any length of hair and easily brings you from everyday to instant glam!

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For more insider hair tips and techniques make sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. If you are a stylist, attend one our upcoming training courses.

The clever Salon Citrus Holiday Hair Shoppe

With the holidays quickly approaching, it is important to maximize opportunities to promote both salon services and retail sales. Follow these simple steps to ensure the holiday season is a success for you, your clients, and your co-workers.

1. Take advantage of in-store demos. One idea is to provide quick makeup lessons during a bus Saturday to promote salon services and cosmetic products to customers who come in for a hair color and cut. This is also the time to show-case luxury services such as hair extensions to clients who have never recieved the service before. SO.CAP.USA Extensives are a great product to demonstrate because they can be quickly applied in your salon without the mess of glue or adhesives.

2. Create a warm ambiance. Utilize the power of scent to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your clients to relax after a day of holiday shopping. Use room diffusers and candles to bring holiday cheer to your reception area. To truly relax your clients, take just a couple minutes to give him/her an essential oil scalp/shoulder massage before a cut or color appointment.

3. Organize a charity event for your salon. It is always better to give than to receive, especially during the holidays. Take the initiative to organize a charitable outing for all of your salon employees/co-workers to a food shelf, soup kitchen, or animal rescue organization.

4. Maximize your retail sales. With clients coming in more often during November – January to get ready for parties and galas, it is easy to find your salon understaffed and the retail shelves neglected. Some salons hire seasonal sales associates to help maximize profits during the busier holiday months. Someone with a past knowledge of hair, skin, and makeup can really help to add on products during the point of sale.

5. Use social media to promote your salon. This is a great way to get people back in to your salon for the holidays especially if you already have an active social media presence with loyal followers. Make sure to promote your salon’s events on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels. Also, entice customers to come in to the store by sharing photos of your in-store events and holiday decor.

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If you missed our Stars of Hair Event, don’t worry we are constantly adding new classes all-year long that are offered to stylists across the Midwest. The Warm Fusion Hair Extension class is undoubtedly our most popular training course and the one stylists say is most beneficial in continuing their education and building clientele. We will be offering two upcoming Warm Fusion classes on November 14th and December 10th.

At a warm fusion hair extension training you will master the art of applying human hair extensions by using a keratin bonding method that will not strip or damage your clients hair. SO.CAP.USA hair extensions last between 3 – 6 months and can be cut, styled, and dyed.

Customer’s who benefit from hair extensions include:

• Brides
• Clients undergoing chemotherapy
• Aging clients experiencing thinning hair
• Clients looking for more volume and/or texture

If you haven’t already, make sure to sign up today for one of our upcoming warm fusion hair extension training classes.

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Selena Gomez took her dark brunette locks from shoulder length to long and luxurious during her “We Own the Night Tour”. Only weeks before Selena stepped out with hair extensions, she wore her hair in a simple shoulder length crop.

Hair extensions allowed her to go from a “girl-next-door” look to the Hollywood red-carpet ready style she currently has after visiting her favorite stylist at the Nine Zero One Salon in Beverly Hills.

Becoming quickly known for her many different hair styles, Selena recently stated, “My whole head of hair is fake”. Luckily, her long, flowing hair extensions look anything but fake.

SO.CAP.USA hair extensions are the next best thing to your own hair – they also spare you the pain of waiting years for your hair to grow out – saving you from awkward lengths and damaged ends. SO.CAP.USA hair extensions are made from only the highest quality 100% human hair and come in over 81 different colors. They allow you the ability to style, cut, and color as you please.

For more celebrity hair gossip and updates, make sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook today. If you are a hairstylist, make sure to register today for our upcoming Stars of Hair event on November 5th where you will get a chance to meet Nicholas French, Alan Papaleo, and the All-Nutrient artistic team.

Main stage: Alan Papaleo

With only 5 days left to sign up for the Stars of Hair Event, what are you waiting for?

This event features some of the most innovative minds of our industry – who are waiting to teach you the secrets of creating color, successful finishings, and hair extensions.

Get up close and personal with the Stars of Hair on November 5th and you will:

3 Main Stages: 10 AM – 1:30 PM

• Learn the power of hair extensions from Nicholas French
• Discover the secrets of successful finishing from Alan Papaleo
• Preview the latest in color innovation from All-Nutrient: Keratint Color Glaze

Meet & Greet: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

• Get a chance to ask questions and meet Nicholas French, Alan Papeleo, and All-Nutrient’s artistic team.

Main Stage: Nicholas French

Located at the Meadows Club – 2950 Golf Road Rolling Meadows, IL.

Registration is only $49 – Sign up today – tickets won’t last long!