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Destiny Rescue “Hair for Care” Raffle Fundraiser at unDONE Salon!

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2014 was a big year for unDONE as Kimberli Denton and her team of unDONE stylists traveled to Chiang Rai, Thailand to work with other Destiny Rescue volunteers in an effort  to help change lives overseas while providing industry training to young girls who are rescued from sex trafficking or sexual exploitation.

“Upon visiting the girls in Chiang Rai, I found myself asking, “Why?” Why in America do we often turn a blind eye to these children. What is it that makes us any better than them? The only difference is that they were born into a society in need of better education. They are hard working people, and there is no welfare to support them. Their only means of survival is to work as education is rarely available. I understand that while those in need of help choose to live, they did not choose to live the lives they were given, and it hurts my heart knowing there are really no answers to any of my questions.” – Kimberli Denton

This year, unDONE will be partnering with Visual Effects Salon & Spa, and Graffiti Hair Salon to raise money for the “Hair for Care” campaign – a non-profit organization created by Kimberli Denton and formed by a group of hair stylist’s for a cause they believe in through various means such as cut-a-thons, raffles and donations. During the entire month of August 2015, raffle tickets can be purchased at all three salon locations in order to help raise money for the Kampong Cham Project.

In an effort to help provide for these children’s futures, raffle tickets for gift baskets will be sold at $5.00 apiece. The drawing will be held the first week in September, and the winners will be notified.

About the Kampong Cham Project

Since hair & beauty is often a sought-after vocation for many girls in Cambodia and is a popular choice of vocational training for rescued children, Destiny Rescue currently has 10 girls in their Kampong Cham home who want to begin a training course and work towards being employed once they complete the Destiny Rescue program. All proceeds and money raised from the raffle will go towards helping these girls pay their training fees, their small salary, provide transport and cover needed materials they will use during their training course.

The school is a three month course where the girls get a basic education in country-specific skills to prepare them for a future career in hair and beauty. In Cambodia that means teaching not just hairstyling but nail technology and make-up skills. This course is taught in a classroom environment by an enthusiastic teacher, giving the girls excitement for their education. But more than skills, the girls learn confidence in the classroom, belief in their ability to do good work and excel in their chosen profession.

Working in hair and beauty in Cambodia can be difficult but the girls in Destiny Rescue’s program have an advantage.

Traditionally, girls who enter these salons must work for a year to complete their training, but  Destiny Rescue girls only need six months because the salons know they’ve already received such a solid foundation from the Destiny Rescue school. Upon finishing, the girls will then possess some of the highest skills in their field.

About Destiny Rescue

Destiny Rescue is a grassroots, internationally recognized, Christian based, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. They help rescue the sexually exploited and enslaved, restore the abused, protect the vulnerable, empower the poor and are a voice for those that can’t speak up for themselves.

 

Great Boise Hair Salon Results Start With a Great Consultation

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A Boise hair salon consultation offers you and your stylist much more than a simple opportunity to discover what you are hoping to achieve. An effective consultation also offers our clients the assurance that they are in capable hands when it comes to their next cut, haircolor, or style!

The Salon Chair

Once you’ve been seated, you can explore your needs in depth with your Boise hair salon stylist. Since every client is different, this is the time to discuss any questions you may. Inform your  Boise hair salon stylist of what you’re hoping to achieve while letting them know what styles and haircolors appeal to you. After that, you & your Boise hair salon stylist can look through some styles together for further inspiration!

Maintain a Record

By consulting with your Boise hair salon stylist before your next hairstyle change we are then able to keep a record to continually build and improve upon your future experiences at unDONE! A record also helps to provide our stylists with a useful reference tool should they need it when it comes to the overall health and happiness of your hair!

At unDONE Salon, we offer personalized consultation. Our Boise hair salon stylists recommend a consultation for new clients prior to any service that you may be interested in. We want you, our clients, to walk out of our Boise hair salon feeling brand new and beautiful, whether it’s a dramatic or subtle change. A consultation will allow our Boise hair salon stylists to discuss expectations, establish length of time needed for the service, and to gather some history about your hair that will affect the outcome of your desired style. The consultation also provides clients the opportunity to discuss the cost of the service, since there are many different services that our stylist can perform to achieve while understanding your wants and needs.

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Boise Nail Salon Files: The Secret to a Lasting Summer Manicure

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Gone are the days of waiting to do anything with your hands or feet after a Boise manicure or a Boise pedicure. Gel nails are the latest in Boise manicure trends because not only are they set in a record amount of time but they last an impressive 2-3 weeks without the colors changing over time.

unDONE Salon features the newest products for Boise manicures and pedicures!

Gel nails is a long-term, never fail polish that comes in a variety of colors that are designed specifically to cater to all your Boise manicure needs. Gel products are applied like a typical polish but lasts twice as long, and can be removed by your unDONE Salon technician in a matter of minutes. The key is the UV drying lamp that sets your Boise manicure or pedicure in less than two minutes!

As one of the most requested Boise manicure services that unDONE Salon has to offer, gel manicures are the perfect solution for busy schedules with a brief appointment & proven results. Many of our clients that would normally skip the polish portion of their Boise manicure simply because they didn’t have the time to let it set in the midst of their daily tasks are finding amazing results with our gel polishes.

The application process consists of a typical Boise manicure or pedicure prep, and then a base coat, followed by applying the color of choice, and a top coat. The UV lamp sets the gel polish in minutes – instantly preventing any smudging, chipping or scratching. Your nails will keep the day-one look for up to two weeks, only needing a refresh due to natural nail growth. The patented technology is designed to protect your nails while removal is completely safe and does not damage your nails or surrounding areas. The accelerated setting process means you can literally go from the chair into everyday activities without worrying about protecting your nails from damage. Gel services are the perfect solution for all your busy needs. Say goodbye to the days of waiting and worrying about messing up your perfect Boise manicure!

   

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Important Boise Hair Salon Tips About Going Platinum Blonde

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Platinum-blonde haircolor isn’t anything new, but recently, quite a few celebrities (especially brunettes) have been getting the dramatic icy-blonde makeover lately. However, it’s important for you to know that from going to dark brown/jet-black hair to platinum-blonde isn’t as easy as you think, so the stylists at unDONE salon wanted to explore the whole process with you by putting together a list of things to learn when it comes to exactly how much time, money, and maintenance platinum-blonde hair takes:

  1. Six months before, stop dyeing your hair. Grow out your previous haircolor for as long as possible before bleaching your hair so that the bleach can lift your hair to an even haircolor all over.
  2. 1-2 Weeks before, get a deep conditioning treatment. Bleach will dry out and damage your hair no matter what. A deep conditioning treatment beforehand will help to minimize dryness and breakage.
  3. 48 hours before, stop washing your hair. The natural oils in your hair will help protect your scalp against irritation during the bleaching process.
  4. Anytime before – Mentally prepare to cut off some length. Bleach will cause breakage and damage, so cutting off dead hair or hair that’s been previously dyed may be necessary.

Potential Damage Your Hair Will Face

Its important to note, that even when it’s done by a professional Boise hair salon stylist, bleach will damage your hair a little bit. Going platinum blonde usually requires at least two rounds of bleach (and potentially a third or fourth, depending on how your hair reacts). *Keep in mind that this bleaching process can be even more damaging than the usual blonde highlights.

Besides the physical preparation of your hair, there’s the mental preparation of taking on a completely new look.

Remember, you’re going for a change, which means you’re going to look different & people are going to notice. Mentally prepare yourself for this. Rest assure that no matter what type of reactions you get, many are going to love your new look! As long as you’ve done your homework and feel confident with your Boise hair salon stylist, then go right ahead and enjoy your glamorous, new transformation! After all, your hairstyle is one accessory that you will get to wear every single day so why not switch it up?

Once you decide to go platinum, here’s what to expect:

  1. Bleach is applied to the hair with a brush for whats called the first process of color. Expect this to take around 2 ½ hours. The first process of bleaching lightens hair from its darkest point. Because the bleach is first applied to the back of the head and then the front, the back is washed out before the front. This way, the bleach will be on the hair for the same total amount of time, ensuring an even color all over.
  2. Next, heat is applied to the hair, and when it’s time, the bleach is rinsed out of the hair and the hair is blown dry. Expect this to take around an hour. Heat helps the bleaching process work faster, so heat is applied to the front of the head to speed up the process, which will make the front and back a uniform color. The rest of the bleach is then washed out of the hair, and it’s blown dry to prepare it for the next process of bleach.
  3. Finally, a second round of bleach is applied all over the head for the second process. Once that is washed out the hair is cut (which is optional but suggested), a toner is applied to the hair, and it’s blown dry. Expect this to take around 3 ½ hours. The second application of bleach takes the hair from blonde to an even lighter blonde. The toner is what eliminates the yellow tint in the hair, making it a true white blonde. While a haircut isn’t necessary, it’s usually a good idea to cut off some length to get rid of the damage at the ends after bleaching hair.

Upkeep:

  1. Daily – Use a sulfate-free color-safe shampoo and conditioner. Why? Shampoo and conditioners that contain sulfate can damage your haircolor and turn it yellow instead of white-blonde.
  2. Once a week – Use purple shampoo. Why? Purple shampoo will help tone the hair and eliminate any yellowness.
  3. Every 2 weeks – Use a protein mask. Why? Protein masks will rebuild and strengthen the hair cuticle that’s been damaged through the platinum process.
  4. Every 4-6 weeks – Touch up your roots. Why? To avoid “banding”. When the new hair growth does not match the mid-lengths of your hair.

By following these guidelines, you will eliminate unnecessary damage, and your hair will remain healthy. You also won’t have to deal with the yellow tint that can happen when platinum hair isn’t cared for properly. If you’d like to stretch the time between touching up your roots, the stylists at unDONE salon suggest going in every eight weeks for foil highlights instead of a single process of bleach.Highlights help to avoid the “banding” effect, which is what can happen when the new hair growth does not match the mid-lengths of bleached haircolor.

The Cost of Platinum Hair

$150 for the first 2 treatment hours – $40 per treatment hour after that as recommended by your Boise hair salon stylist.

If you change your haircolor so dramatically, it a good idea to adjust your makeup too

  1. Highlighter: Because bleaching hair can take away some of its natural luster, using a highlighter or a luminous tinted moisturizer will give the skin a healthy, fresh finish.
  2. Eyebrow Pencil: Avoid an overly done eyebrow, but define the brows you have with a light eyebrow pencil.
  3. Black Eyeliner: Using a black liquid eyeliner is a simple way to make the eyes stand out without using color.
  4. Bronzer: This helps to give definition to the face shape. Just stay away from a bronzer that is too orange or too warm-toned, which can look artificial, especially with platinum-blonde hair.
  5. Warm-Toned Red Lipstick: Bright, bold lipstick colors play well with icy-blonde hair, and keeping it warm-toned will help to brighten the whole face compared to a cool-toned hair color.
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Summer 2015: Trending Women’s Hair Colors

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Whether you’re wanting to have a lot of fun with your haircolor this summer or just spruce up the color you were born with, the Boise hair salon stylists at unDONE are up-to-date on all the latest summer trends and techniques best suited for you.

Surfer Gold

While this haircolor isn’t anything necessarily new, it is definitely blowing up in a big way this year. With new technology and a knowledgeable Boise hair salon stylist, you can get surfer gold locks no matter what your natural haircolor is!

Pastel

Wild pastel haircolor refers to any shade that isn’t what you’d call a natural haircolor. Because of this, a lot of people assume it’s a younger style or something you can’t have if you want people to take you serious. Since it’s becoming so popular, it’s really not just the very young who are trying out this fun trend. Pale green, washed-out aqua, blue, pink, and deep purple hair color can be seen all over these days.

Unicorn & Rainbow Hair

A lot of people consider any fun haircolor to be unicorn hair but it can also be two or more bright colors. It can even entail many colors painted throughout. There’s so many more options today to go as bright and bold as you like.

Beauty note: With multiple bright colors, you’ll want to carefully choose products with the help of your Boise hair salon stylist to keep the colors fresh as some shampoos and conditioners will make the colors fade more quickly.

Truffle Brunette

This chocolate truffle-inspired hue may be dark, but the ultra shiny, reflective locks really make the haircolor pop! Rich and elegant, neither too dark nor too light, it’s a dreamy chocolate hue to accentuate your brown eyes.

Rose Gold

Rose Gold, is another great way to go for a more subtle shade of pink. This golden pink color is a highlight that can be used with almost any haircolor to give dull hair a luxurious sheen.   The transition from blonde to pink is almost imperceptible and leaves you with a refreshed summery feel.

Little Mermaid Red

One of the hottest hair colors that are presented this summer is the “Little Mermaid” red haircolor as it makes you energetic and increases your power. You will find it in different shades whether they are light or dark to choose what suits your personality and your skin tone.

Tips to Keep Your Color-Treated Hair Healthy

Summer is one of the most popular times of the year to brighten up your look with sun-kissed highlights or to change the color of your hair altogether! Here at unDONE Salon, we have compiled a few helpful tips to maintain the health of your hair after your haircolor renaissance.

The Dirtier the Better
As weird as it sounds, the less you wash your hair, the longer your haircolor will last. And the longer you wait before shampooing the better chance your new haircolor has to settle in. Washing your hair in hot water will relax the follicle making it easier for the color molecules to escape much more easily. However, when you do wash, our Boise hair salon stylists recommend Davines Minu Shampoo. Ideal for colored hair, its formula is designed to gently cleanse while protecting the haircolor from fading while keeping it shiny for a longer period of time.

Snip, Snip
Naturally, you should trim your hair regularly to keep it looking healthy. As hair grows the ends can get frail and split ends develop (color or no color). Getting a regular trim at unDONE salon can help keep your hair looking healthy. The haircolor process modifies the hair shaft by taking and/or putting color into the strands it’s applied to. So, naturally it’s more important than usual to care for your strands and keep the ends neat. You don’t always need a full haircut; just a trim will do wonders!

Cool It
Another trick for longer lasting haircolor is to rinse your hair with cooler temperature water instead of hot water as this can help your haircolor to stay nice and bold. It also can close down the cuticle to smooth out the hair shaft, making it easier to style and curb the humidity this summer.

Love the Sunshine Sparingly
With warmer temperatures, sun worshiping is probably in your forecast. However, you may want to think twice if you want to stop your haircolor from going sun bleached. Protect your hair and skin by limiting direct sun exposure with sunscreen and/or a wide brimmed hat. Also, if you are more of the pool-type, make sure to protect your haircolor before dipping in chlorinated water by rinsing your hair with clean water pre-swim and adding some leave-in conditioner before taking that refreshing plunge. This will help to protect your amazing haircolor from the perils of salt & chlorine.

unDONE Salon is Proud to Introduce DAVINES Natural Tech Line!

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unDONE salon is proud to introduce the new DAVINES Natural Tech line! By uniting the best elements of nature, man, and technology, DAVINES has created a synergy that is pure, natural and effective.

Natural Tech was conceived as a series of intensive, therapeutic treatments that counteract and correct common hair and scalp ailments. Aromatherapy principles combined with cutting edge biotechnology to optimize the effectiveness of natural, active phytoceuticals.

The result is a comprehensive hair care line with formulations that alleviate the imbalance of stressed scalps, hair loss, dandruff, chemically or environmentally-damaged hair, dry hair, oily scalps, or sensitive scalps, creating an optimal environment for healthy hair.

Throughout the creation process of Natural Tech, DAVINES remained true to their philosophy of sustainable & natural beauty, using new technologies with proven effectiveness and increased health and safety for both people and the environment.

What is Natural Tech?

Natural Tech is a complete treatment line created to address the main scalp and hair problems: fragile, thin and lifeless hair, dry and damaged, environmentally stressed, dandruff, grease, and hair loss.

What is included in a Natural Tech Treatment?

You will receive a consultation with your Boise hair salon stylist to determine which line would best suit your hair/scalp needs. Your Boise hair salon stylist will then prepare an experience based off of your consultation, with the products customized to your needs.

At the end you will be provided with a “prescription” for take-home products if necessary. The first Natural Tech treatment you receive is a catalyst treatment. It sets the stage for the scalp to receive the treatments at their fullest.

A Natural Tech treatment is a perfect solution to rejuvenate those luscious locks!

The Davines Natural Tech line features Petit Grain Oil, which gives elasticity, moisturizes, and protects hair while gently cleansing without altering hair structure! Natural Tech also features Plum Phytoceuticals which fight free radicals & prevents cell aging. Great for all hair types! Helps hair look shiny, and hold it’s style longer! Ask your Boise hair salon stylist to find out more!

To schedule your appointment or speak with one of our knowledgeable Boise hair salon stylists call (208) 287-2010 or click here.

 

 

Boise Spray Tan Summer Tips

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If you want to get spray tans every week or every other week, what’s the best way to go about it?

If you want to maintain the perfect sun-kissed glow of summer during the dog days ahead, you need to look after your skin in order to avoid the zebra-like effect that can happen with a Boise spray tan. Naturally your skin sheds during a 5-10 day period. Simply put, no Boise spray tan will last longer than ten days. Keep in mind that during the summertime, your skin will shed faster than normal because you’re sweating, and you’re in and out of the swimming pool. The key here is to exfoliate every couple of days.

What areas should you focus on exfoliating?

The top areas of a Boise spray tan that buildup will fade first, like your neck, the crease of your arm, your underarms, and around your bra area (especially if you wear a tight bra or you sweat a lot at the gym). So its important to exfoliate every couple of days with something gentle, and moisturizing to your skin with the correct product. *Different moisturizing products can actually deteriorate the life of your tan.

What’s a good moisturizing product to extend your tan?

Something basic. Cocoa butter is usually a good choice. Coconut oil is another great alternative to use over a Boise spray tan. It doesn’t deplete the life of your tan, whereas if you use something with a citrus product in it, then it will strip your tan off. It’s important to use very basic products.

What is a spray-tan detox?

At unDONE salon, we recommend a “detox” by exfoliating your skin at least once a month. Doing so helps get all the old Boise spray tan off in order to start again fresh. It’s good for your skin, especially when it comes to hydration. Detoxing will keep your skin nice and clean. There are a variety of ways to do it. You can go swimming, sit in a sauna, or take a steam. Prior to your next Boise spray tan, we recommend exfoliating with a non-oil based, gritty scrub  or exfoliate. You will want to remove all dead skin so your tan looks as fresh and even as possible.

Prepping tips before your Boise spray tan

The night before your Boise spray tan, you should properly exfoliate and shave your legs if needed. Make sure to use an exfoliating wash to remove dead skin cells or old Boise spray tan layers. Best results are seen when you exfoliate the night before. Keep in mind not to use any lotions or perfumes the day of the tan. The skin additives in these products can affect how your Boise spray tan adheres to your skin, and may cause a blotchy appearance. You will also want to wipe away any deodorant before your tan.

Is there any way to deal with sweat right after you get spray tanned?

Use baby power. It helps to keep your Boise spray tan in place. Apply it on areas that tend to sweat a lot, (cleavage, under your arms, behind your knees – or anywhere else that’s prone to sweat).

Boise Pedicure Tips for Summer Feet

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Its summertime, and that means it time for strappy sandals and funky flip-flops! However, a few months of hibernating in socks and closed-toes shoes might mean you may need to have a little maintenance done down there. With the warm weather ahead, it’s time to show your tootsies the love they need in order to be sandal-ready for the beach! Below are some basic tips to keep your feet looking and feeling fantastic:

Exfoliate and moisturize

If you have dry or cracked heels, your first step is to exfoliate. Cold winter, dry skin may show on your toes and the undersides of your feet as well. To start, try using a pumice stone to slough off any dead skin when your feet are dry before pampering and soothing your feet with a foot scrub. Do this with a loofah by applying your favorite “sweet-smelling” scrub in smooth, circular motions while gently scrubbing the tops and bottoms of your feet and toes. When it’s bedtime, apply a heavy cream and cover with moisturizing socks overnight to let it all soak in. *Repeat this process at least twice a week.

Toe Nail Care

We take care of our toenails a little differently than our fingernails because they are naturally thicker. If not properly cut and filed, your toenails may start growing into the sides of your toes, causing pain or infection. Make sure to cut and file your toenails at least once a week to not only keep them looking their best but to check for any signs of infection or fungus.

Wear Shoes

While during the summer, many people love to go barefoot. However, walking around on hot pavement, burning sand, or even grass can quickly ruin all the work that you just did to treat your feet. It’s best to wear shoes or at the very least, sandals, to protect your feet and toes from developing calluses and rough patches.

Treat Your Feet with a Boise Pedicure!

A quality Boise pedicure that’s done with professional, Boise nail salon tools is the next step to fabulous feet. Your pedicurist will exfoliate, moisturize, cut and file your nails, before applying a beach-worthy color that should last for weeks. While a Boise pedicure feels good, it isn’t so much about relaxation and pretty nail polish as it is about foot care. Your technician at unDONE salon can help get rid of dead skin, moisturize, trim, and prevent pesky corns and calluses while providing you with a burst of energy.

For a professional Boise pedicure, call unDONE salon at (208) 287-2010 for an appointment! Our Boise nail salon technician sets the standards high when it comes to cleanliness, and every Boise pedicure is performed in a sterile foot bath to prevent any notion of cross contamination.

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Boise Hair Salon Tips to Reducing Swim Damage

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With the start of summer comes summer fun. After waiting all winter long, we’re eager to take part in relaxing picnics, BBQs, and poolside shenanigans. However, all that fun can actually wreak havoc on your hair, especially the pool. While swimming is an excellent exercise regime, it can, however, take its toll on your hair in a big way.

Hair Tips to Reduce Chlorine Damage

Arguably one of the most damaging elements of summer fun is the effect chlorine has on your hair. Especially for those with blonde or light hued tresses that tend to turn green after a dip in the pool – a definite sign of overexposure! Even for those whose hair doesn’t turn a sickening shade of green, chlorine can still damage your hair regardless. Chlorine eats away at the natural lubricant that protects women’s hair, called sebum. Over time, “swimmer hair” will have far more split ends and become coarser than those that don’t swim often. The stylists at unDONE salon recommend the following:

Boise Hair Salon Tip #1 – Pre-Swim Rinse

Taking a quick shower before entering the pool helps hydrate your hair while preventing it from soaking up the chemicals in the pool. Slathering a conditioner post-shower on top of wet hair also helps to create a temporary barrier by coating your strands, which also help to prevent it from absorbing pool chlorine or saltwater. To keep your hair in place while swimming, try placing it in a bun, twists or braid. Doing so helps to maintain the level of conditioner from rinsing out to quickly as well.

Boise Hair Salon Tip #2 – Post-Swim Rinse

Once you leave the pool, the next important step of your beauty regime continues! Make sure to shower thoroughly for several minutes to allow fresh water to wash away as much chlorine or salt as possible. Lingering chlorine can cause irritation later on in the day and the smell will hang around until you shower again. So, having a good soak straight after your swim is a simple, and easy way to eliminate chemicals in your hair and on your skin as well…

Boise Hair Salon TIp #3 – Eliminating Built up Chemicals in Your Hair

A good way to eliminate built up chemicals in your hair is to wash it from root to tip with a clarifying shampoo. unDONE salon recommends using Davines’ Solu Refreshing Solution Shampoo which packs barley extract to protect strands as it deep cleans. A clarifying shampoo treatment will help remove the buildup of chlorine and other chemicals from your hair, leaving it clean while reducing your risk for damage.
In conclusion, there’s no need to forgo the summer fun the pool offers because you’re worried about messing up your hair. You can easily join in the fun by taking a few protective measures regardless if your hair is relaxed, dyed or nature. Simply follow the above Boise hair salon swimming tips and ask your unDONE salon stylist about what you should do to keep your hair in tip-top shape!

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The Liberation of Short Hair

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We all know that hair plays an integral role in the way we represent ourselves. It’s related to personal and cultural identity as well as public aspirations, aesthetics and passages. For many women (and men) there is often no material possession in our lives richer with greater substance than our hair. Whether your hair is long, razor-cut or dyed, our hair speaks to the world about who we are without us having to utter a single word. In fact, our hair is an extremely powerful statement when it comes to our personal identities.

Think about it, when we visit our unDONE salon stylist to snip away at our split, broken ends, all that energy falls to the Boise hair salon floor. It’s an act of shedding our old skin and leaving our heavy baggage at the door while pushing a reset button on our lives. When a woman cuts her hair, she’s actually cutting off SO MUCH MORE:

Short women’s hair cuts the societal standard & notion of beauty

In the eyes of society, the notion of beauty is all mixed up. Everyday we are bombarded with images of Victoria’s Secret models with long flowing tresses while we have been brainwashed into thinking these images of women’s hair (among other things) are the sole definition of beauty. In contrast however, sexiness can be defined just as much by the display of short hair as well. Short hair exposes one of the most seductive part of a woman’s body: her neck. And once we get a glimpse of her neck, well, our eyes tend to work their way down to her clavicle. Short hair exposes and highlights the physique of a woman just as much as long hair does.

Cutting out toxic relationships

For many women in the throes of a breakup, some of us not only embark on a change of heart but a change of hairstyle as well. Hair is energy and often for those who decide to cut it are cutting out the stagnation of an old relationship. Nothing will kick-start the beat of a broken heart like a new hairstyle. In fact, during this time in a woman’s life, she is free to explore HER individuality without the shackles of an outside opinion or ex’s preference. Whether it’s a new hair cut, haircolor, or permanent you’re dreaming of, go for it! Nothing is stopping you but you!

Cutting off expectations

There is no greater feeling than affirming to the universe that your are going to finally do whatever the heck you want to do. By fearlessly cutting your women’s hair into the edgy style you’ve always wanted, your ridding yourself of the rigid expectations bestowed upon you by society, your partner, friends or family. Whether you decide to cut, extend or dye your hair, your unleashing a whole new side of your personality while opening yourself up to an entire world you didnt even know existed…

Cutting the safety net: anticipating the next big adventure

Women’s hair is often deeply nestled into the crux of our comfort zones. When we cut or alter our hair we are free ourselves from a falsified sense of protection. Not only do we widen our vision but we break free from the veil of the fears and limitations that hold us back, allowing ourselves to step out of the barbed-wire cage of familiarity in anticipation of broad spectrum of future adventures.

Cutting off damage and time consuming maintenance

Without realizing it, we abuse the hair on our heads. In the name of beauty, the hot irons and teasing combs we tend to use wreak havoc on the overall health of our women’s hair. Often the very thought of the time and energy we spend washing, conditioning and styling it is overly consuming. The shorter the hair, the shorter the time spent caring for it, and the hours of being handcuffed to hair maintenance routine is drastically cut in half. What would you do with all that saved time?

Cutting off “beauty” to tap into style

The beauty industry would like us to believe that long, virgin hair is concurrent with “beauty. However, in today’s age of liberation, FASHION says otherwise. Truly “beautiful” girls are the ones who own their authentic, personal styles. Whatever their preference, they share a creative vision that is expressed through their own definition of beauty. Whatever your style, it’s important to abandon convention, and opt for originality. After all, “beauty” fades; style is everlasting.