This Year’s Oscar for Achievement in Hair Goes to…

Award season is upon us, and along with all the beautiful gowns, jewelry and makeup, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the celebrities’ hair!

While you’re watching those award shows, you might notice that some have a category for achievement in makeup (the Academy Awards added it in the early ‘80s), but not for hair. Celebrity stylist Ted Gibson thinks this an injustice to talented and hard working stylists everywhere and is taking his crusade online, starting with his Facebook campaign, “We Need an Oscar for Hair”. 

We couldn’t agree more with Mr. Gibson, and his campaign got us thinking about the iconic hairstyles of the big screen: Sydney’s Guilaroff’s artistry of Marlene Dietrich’s intricate braided updo in 1944’s Kismet was legendary; Rita Hayworth’s stunning red coif made Gilda unforgettable; 1984’s elaborate hair for Amadeus, which took home the Oscar for Best Picture and Achievement in Makeup, showed Mozart’s transformation from a youthful cheery man with gorgeous hair to a sad, disheveled drunk as his hair fell apart. Even John Waters' Hairspray had wild and crazy do’s that exaggerated the iconic big hair styles of the 1960’s. We could go on and on…

The unconventional hairstyles of motion pictures are nothing less than breathtaking and serve as an inspiration to stylists everywhere. The right hair can take a movie’s cast from just characters to a believable story in which the audience becomes fully immersed. We continue to see today the styles of the past merged with the future as we watch countless films nominated for each category of awards. So, as you watch this year’s award shows, keep an eye on the hair and let us know which ones deserve an award!

Cheers!

Mari the Studio

Mari's Schedule January 23rd - 31st

As a reminder, Mari the Studio would like to let you know that Adrienne will be covering for Mari during the days of January 23rd through January 31st.  She will be available for colors, cuts, blowdries and keratin services. Her days are quickly filling in, so if you would to schedule a time with her, please contact us at your earliest convenience.

Also, if you would like to make an appointment with Mari, before or after this period of time in January, Stephanie, our guest services manager, will be more than happy to arrange this for you. Kindly contact us at studio or email, and we will book your appointment as soon as possible.

Cheers!

Mari the Studio

Winter Hair: Lackluster to Luscious

There is no snow on the ground in Fairfield, but anyone in the northeast can tell that winter is definitely here! During this brutal season, along with the dropping temperatures and bundling up with layers of clothing, we feel the damaging effects winter has on our hair.  With a combination of blustery winds (tangles anyone?), bitter cold (minimal moisture in the air) and drying indoor heat (need we say more?) this season can ravage your mane. You may notice a brittle texture as you comb your fingers down through your hair, excessive split ends, or that you are fighting static and flyways every time you blowdry and style your hair.

If you find your strands are becoming broken, dry or damaged due to the effects of this season, a little extra care can bring your hair from lackluster to luscious. We at Mari the Studio suggest incorporating a deep conditioning masque to your weekly hair care routine; specifically Prive Products’ Intensive Masque. This treatment instantaneously brings life back to your locks, replenishing your hair with jojoba and sesame oils, locking in moisture and fortifying your parched strands without weighing them down.

After shampooing, rub a quarter-sized amount in your palms and emulsify to release the jojoba oils, making the treatment a very light sea green.  Avoiding the roots, apply the product from shaft to ends and leave on for approximately 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse. Follow the treatment with a light conditioner and style as normal.  Repeat this process once a month, or more if your hair is severely distressed, and keep your winter hair looking and feeling fabulous!

Cheers!

Mari the Studio

Effects of Well Water & Mari the Studio

 

Water. It is vital to our survival and makes up almost 3 quarters of our body weight. It flushes out the toxins within our bodies and keeps us alive.  Our recommended intake is 6 – 8 glasses a day in order to keep us healthy.  But could your water be preventing you from having beautiful hair?

Many homes in Fairfield County have no municipal water lines and therefore must use well-water.  Some prefer well water due to the fact that it has a lower cost than city water with no monthly bills, and that it’s filtered without any chemicals. However, here at Mari the Studio, we’ve seen the effects well water can have on hair.  

We often get clients who come in to our studio complaining of limp, dull and discolored hair, saying their scalp feels dry and that the hair is lacking shine and bounce.  More often than not, these hair symptoms are caused by well-water that contains minerals which, over time, can attach to the hair and cause intense build-up.  Some minerals found in well-water that might have adverse effects are calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and lead.

These minerals can have frustrating effects on your hair including interference with your color.  Minerals such as copper and iron can give blonde hair a greenish tone, make red hair look copper, and cause dark hair to tint darker, while other minerals such as lead and magnesium can inhibit the processing of professional hair color. 

How can you prevent this from happening to your own luscious locks? There are a few options that we can help you with here at Mari the Studio.

One is by requesting a clarifying treatment to add before any hair service. This treatment is an intense cleanser that sufficiently removes copper, iron and other minerals which may be wreaking havoc on your mane.  It will help eliminate any build-up which may interfere with your color service and ensure an even, beautiful result. It also contains a heavy concentration of chelating elements that envelop the minerals on your hair to make them soluble and easily rinsed away.

The other option we suggest is to use a clarifying shampoo, such as Redken Cleansing Cream, in alternation with your regular shampoo. The shampoo contains similar ingredients as the treatment including those chelating elements to rid the hair of minerals, product build-up or other impurities as well as fruit acids to strengthen the hair shaft and add shine. Wash your hair with this shampoo as little as once a week, or every other week and combine with the occasional clarifying treatment and you will maintain your healthy, shiny locks. 

Cheers!

Mari The Studio

Adrienne & Kelly

Welcome back to Mari the Blog. By now, you must be aware that Mari the Studio is named after our master stylist and owner, Mari Sherman.  But what you may not know is that our staff is expanding!

Adrienne has been Mari’s assistant for the last year and a half. In her time here, she has been advancing her skills and been an apprentice to Mari, taking one on one guidance from her.  Adrienne is skilled in color, cuts and takes great pride in her work.  We’re very happy to see her now taking clients of her own!

Adrienne’s prices for women’s haircuts are $50, single process colors (including a complimentary glaze) are $70 and a wash & blow dry is $35.  (Please call or email for all other service price inquiries). Mari the Studio is also offering 20% off of Adrienne’s services to all clients with a valid college ID!

As Adrienne has grown with us here, more people have been requesting her and she has begun to develop a loyal clientele.  In order for her to continue styling here, she needed a replacement to take over the day to day tasks as an assistant to Mari and make way for another young stylist to begin learning.  In July, Mari the Studio hired Kelly, a recent graduate from Ricci’s Academy of Cosmetology, to begin assisting and taking over for Adrienne. 

Kelly has tremendous enthusiasm for the hair industry and after only a few short months she has won her way into our hearts and also those of our clients.  So at your next appointment, please give Kelly a warm hello, and don’t forget to tell your friends that Adrienne is now available for all hair services!

Cheers!

Mari the Studio

Welcome to Mari the Blog!

Welcome to Mari the Blog! If you’ve found us here, we hope that means you are a client at our studio, or have plans to be one soon.  We expect to post our blogs bi-monthly and will bring you entertaining stories all relating to hair, including the latest celebrity styles. In our future blogs, we plan on informing you of the latest hair trends throughout the seasons and will share techniques to care for your locks. You'll also find in-salon news so you know what’s going on before you come in for your next appointment.

 

Have a topic related to tresses that you want to hear more about? Let us know by commenting below. We will do our best to answer your questions and blog about the subjects that matter to you!

You'll also be happy to know we are on Facebook (Mari the Studio), so make sure to "like" us when you get a chance. Feel free to leave any questions or comments on the wall as well.

Cheers!

Mari the Studio