Quick and Simple Holiday Hair Styles

It's a silly and yet most wonderful time of the year as we get together with friends and family, enjoy delicious holiday meals, and of course, attend our list of holiday parties.

We know you are busy enough- that we wanted to share some easy and fuss free styles that are still elegant and can  be achieved in just a few  steps.

Follow these tips and get holiday party-ready in no time!

        Side Swept Waves

Blow Dry hair after putting in "Off the Fritz" to protect the hair when you then curl with a large barrel curling iron. Next, lightly mist hair with Simply Organic or Onesta Hair Spray. Separate curls and loosely tie hair to the side. Finish with a dab of Restore Oil for shine.

          Simple Chignon Bun

Blow Dry Swirl and John Masters Sea Salt Spray into hair for a tousled look. Sprinkle Dry Shampoo into midshaft and ends. Separate hair into two low ponytails and tie into a knot. Wrap one side around to the right and pin. Repeat on the left side and hold with a pin. Finish with  Hairspray.

         Vintage Glamour

Blow out hair with Onesta Volumizing Mousse and a Round Brush. Mist ends with  Hairspray and curl hair with a large barrel curling iron.

Could your hair color be deathly?

This recent story was shared by a client and about floored me!  Take a read, and beware of the "marketing ammonia free/organic color green washing" out and in full force.    I have researched and sampled most, if not all of them, and we stand by our dedication to allergy free and safe hair color.

 

In a world where we get bombarded with chemicals everyday it is important to stay vigilant against the dangers they impose. We at Health Freedoms hope you stay alert; We hope you tell your friends to stay alert and most of all we hope you teach your children to stay alert. The following article is horrifying not just because a common chemical in hair dye is killing people but because no one is doing anything about.

~Health Freedoms

A 38-year-old woman from Keighley, West Yorkshire was in a coma last week following a suspected allergic reaction to a home hair dye. Doctors have given Julie McCabe, who coloured her hair with L’Oréal Preference colourant three weeks ago, an 8% chance of survival with little chance of a full recovery.

McCabe’s case is the latest in a series of recent news reports linking the use of hair colourant to serious anaphylactic reactions. Anaphalactic reactions can be fatal. Less than a month ago, teenager Tabatha McCourt collapsed and died following what is believed to be an extreme reaction to a home hair dye kit she’d used just 20 minutes before.

The chemical culprit is widely believed to be p-Phenylenediamine (PPD), an organic compound used in over 99% of all permanent hair dyes, as well as in a variety of other applications, such as permanent makeup, black clothing and even newsprint (it is illegal in all other cosmetic products, so black eyeliners, mascaras and so on, are always PPD free). A known irritant, PPD allergies have the potential to affect 1.5% of the population.

In February, I was admitted to hospital after dying my hair. I had begun to feel unwell minutes after leaving the hairdresser and 10 minutes later was covered in large red welts, with very swollen limbs and extremities and a great deal of difficulty breathing. An ambulance was called and paramedics spent half an hour trying to stabilise me, while I suffered a serious fit. The hospital’s doctors told me they had almost certainly saved my life. Everything pointed towards PPD as the likely aggressor. I have now stopped using permanent colourant. But in Britain alone hair dye is still used 100m times a year (60% of these in the home). So why is something as potentially dangerous as PPD still so ubiquitous.

PPD is the most effective known method of covering grey hair and, currently, there are no approved alternatives. Market leading brands such as Clairol, Avon and L’Oréal seem in no rush to find replacements to the ingredient while smaller companies don’t have the necessary resources without their support. Some temporary colourants (lasting for six to eight washes and not covering grey) are PPD free, but virtually all semi-permanent and permanent colourants contain the ingredient. Even those without PPD are almost certain to contain “PTD”, a compound so similar that those allergic to the former will almost always be allergic to that too (and which needs to be used in around double the quantities of PPD).

The Cosmetic, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA) claims that only a tiny percentage of the population has the potential to develop an allergy to PPD, but an article in the British Medical Journal in 2007 called for more investigation into the safety of hair dyes after an increase in allergic reactions in recent years. The EU has recently reduced legal PPD levels (despite some recent newspaper reports to the contrary, no European countries have a PPD ban in place, nor does the US), to a maximum of 2% when the mixed dye is applied to the hair (in general, the darker the colour – in my case a deep brown, the more PPD a dye will contain).

Many women might assume that “natural”, “organic” and “eco” hair dyes are PPD-free, but this is rarely the case.

Kasia Hair Color for "Informed Beauties"

Say NO to Ammonia

• A strong irritant for skin, eyes and lungs.
• A suspected carcinogen.

Say NO to Ethanolamine

• A toxicant for the immune, respiratory, reproductive, neurological & nervous systems.
• A carcinogen.

Say NO to PPD

The Benefits of Kasia Salon Color Services

• Have a much more pleasurable experience at Kasia. No more: scalp stinging, itching, burning or marking.
• The colors have a strong, reduced-fade factor, since the cuticle ( the outside layer of the hair) is largely returned to its original position.
• The hair has better shine and looks more natural.
• Excluding ethanolamine and other harmful ingredients.
• Achieve up to 5 levels of lift
• Unlimited possibilities with 60 shades
• Covers grey with uniform results

Favorite essential oils to cleanse and refresh your hair and scalp...

  Our team at Kasia Organic Salon LOVE essential oils.  We use them in hair and skin treatments, as well as infuse our air with our high powered differ for essential oils.  Clients rave about their purchased diffuser and oils .... Essential oils naturally help to balance the skin's oils, cleanse and refresh hair and scalp. They work like a tonic and promote shiny hair. All Kasia Hair Care products have an infusion of an apothecary and helpful essential oils for the hair.

Here are some great essential oils for hair care:

Bergamot Citrus bergamia is uplifting, refreshing, astringent and regulating. Use for most hair types.

Clary Sage Salvia sclarea is balancing (helps to balance sebum), calming and regulating. Use for most hair types especially dry and oily.

Lavender Lavendula angustifolia is calming, relaxing and regenerative. Use for most hair types.

Lemon Citrus limon is soothing and uplifting. Lemon is cleansing, astringent and a skin tonic. Use for most hair types especially oily and light color hair.

Litsea Cubeba litsea cubeba is cleansing and a skin tonic. Use for most hair types and oily hair.

Orange, Sweet Citrus sinensis is uplifting, soothing, calming, balancing (sebum) and regenerative. Use for most hair types.

Peppermint Mentha x piperita is stimulating and increases circulation of the scalp. Use for most hair types and prevention of hair loss and dull hair. Precaution: Keep away from eyes.

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis cineol is invigorating and stimulating. Use for most hair types and prevention of hair loss.

Tip Using Essential Oils For Hair Care 1. Apply 1-2 drops essential oil onto your brush and brush your hair. Not only will your hair smell nice, the essential oils will also promote smooth and shiny hair.

Visit Kasiaorganicsalon.com to learn more about essential oils.  Essential oils are available to purchase online.

Reference:  Joan Morais

Premier Research Labs and your Beautiful Health!

WHAT MAKES PREMIER RESEARCH LAB PRODUCTS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SUPPLEMENTS?

*Note:  Kasia Organic Salon offers multiple PRL Products. Please contact Kassie (Kassie@kasiaorganicsalon.com) for further questions or availability. 

Kassie has studied and practiced whole health and nutrition for years, integrating and inside-out approach.   Our hair, skin, and desired healthy weight are directly linked to  how we metabolize hormones, internal detoxification, and the link of our "second brain" -- our digestive health.  Kassie has partnered with PRL and has trained in on  state-of-the-art QRA 4-Polarity testing to be sure you are not doing more harm to your health - with toxic supplements and/or dis-ease within your health/body.

The vast majority of  discomfort have a root cause in hidden infections, chemical or other toxic exposure, and low functioning organs. Once the body’s organs are properly tonified and toxins are eliminated, many illnesses can be effectively cleared for the long term.

Wasting your money on  "Supplements?"

Chances are the products you are using may not be utilized by your body.  QRA can prove it to you.   Clients are pleasantly surprised when they start on PRL.  Feel the difference in your "Beautiful Health"  energy!

What is Quantum Reflex Analysis?

QRA  is a simple way of allowing the body to tell us what it needs to heal. It is the union of science-based kinesiological testing, time-proven ancient therapies,  analysis of the body's  biofield, and outstanding nutrition and detoxification breakthroughs. QRA provides a comprehensive system to initiate the most rapid resolution.

QRA can be used to clearly identify:

- Regions of weakness within the body

- How your body, and individual organs, etc., responds to individual supplements

- Whether your body responds to specific foods with strength or weakness

- What your body is weakened by, involving toxins, allergies, and so much more

Most supplements, believe it or not, test toxic.  PRL products are EXCIPIEN FREE.  They contain no toxic tagalongs like magnesium stearate, fillers, or dyes. Over time, those things can destroy the DNA.   Dr. Marshall has invested in state-of-the-art equipment that tests every product that is sent to his lab.  Whatever tests toxic is immediately sent back to the manufacturer  Dr. Marshall uses only herbs and products from parts of the world that are free of pollutants.

YOUR BODY KNOWS BEST

The body has the ability to heal itself given the right component. If you have been struggling with your health it is time to seek new modalities, this could be the answer for you.

• Sometimes just eliminating Interference Fields can change a person’s life.
• Nutritional support
• Sometimes addressing  stress
• Emotional blocks

Premier Research Labs is the world's first producer of cellular resonance products that are capable of restoring  coherence to the body's inherent biofield.

Look for upcoming articles on the best use of PRL products and Beautiful Health Topics on the Kasia BLOG!

Protect, shine, and get 'Off the Fritz" with our newest creation!

 Promoting good hair days and getting "Off the Fritz"

96%  Organic   *  Hair Sealer    *    Heat Protection

Enjoy Kasia's version of "Shea Spray"  --  As a #1 products suggestion for all of our  hair color beauties, we've gone the extra mile, got in the lab, and now promote "Off the Fritz" to all our Informed Beaute's healthy locks!

Protect your hair from heat damage, frizz, coloring, and environmental pollution.  Kasia's "Off the Fritz" Sealer is weightless while infusing individual strands with nutrients vital to healthy hair and prolonged color.

Antioxidants and Vitamin B5 protect hair and promote shine. And avocado, shea, and neem, a healing agent, promotes long-lasting hydration and helps seal the cuticle layer to prevent frizz and encourage healthier hair and scalp.

96% ORGANIC, free of petrochemicals, parabens, synthetics, and colors. Ideal for colored hair and suitable for all hair types.  We use simple “beautiful health” ingredients and 100% pure essential oils you can trust with your hair and body and safe for the whole family.

 Key Ingredients in-depth:

Kasia has raised the standard by using  organic Aloe Vera as our product base, most companies use water.  Aloe is rich in over 200 active minerals, vitamins, and nutrients.

Neem oil relieves dry and itchy scalp, dandruff, the symptoms psoriasis, as and gives you silky, shiny, stronger hair while encouraging growth.

Shea provides UV protection, is high in vitamins A & E, and soothes.

Avocado oil fortifies hair and infuses it with nutrients, resulting in stronger, longer hair. Avocados are high in vitamins A, B, C, E and K, protein, fatty acids and amino acids.

Essential Oils Used: Rosemary, Neem, and Rosewood.

Designed to protect, preserve and promote healthy color treated, damaged and every day hair.  Weightless shine, rich antioxidants, environmental and UV protection, anti-humidity, minimizes frizz, thermal protection, control and manageability, seals and protects the hair, and locks in moisture.

Directions: Pray onto clean, wet hair and blow-dry to eliminate frizz, or spray onto dry hair for a quick fix and extra shine.   Avoid eye contact.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ricinus communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Vegetable Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, dl-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Oil, Butyrospermun parkii (Shea) Oil, Persea americana (Avocado) Oil, Salix nigra (Black Willow Bark) Extract, Ascophyllum nodosum (Kelp) Extract, Rosmarinus officnalis (Rosemary Oleoresin), Azadirachta indica (Neem) Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Essential Oil

Grow your hair with iGrow! Newest technology now sold at Kasia!

Kasia Organic Salon specializes in hair GROWTH versus hair loss.   From the inside-out, we've now partnered with the newest and first low level laser therapy for you to use in your own home!

Call Kasia for any questions at 612 824 7611.

Today, low-level lasers and improved technology make a portable, affordable and practical solution possible—enter the iGrow.

Hundreds of clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on various conditions including hair loss, carpal tunnel syndrome and acne.

Compare your effectiveness and costs of  iGrow to other options and see HOW iGROW WORKS HERE!

Can in-home laser treatment stop hair from thinning?

Do you like what you're looking at when you see yourself in the mirror? Most of us can find a thing or two to change: maybe lose a few pounds, or try to make the wrinkles go away. But one thing that a shocking number of people see in the mirror is the sight of their hair thinning.

Even if you've got a full head of hair now, the odds are that your hair may thin. Male pattern baldness accounts for 95 percent of hair loss in men and two-thirds of men will see some degree of hair loss by age 35, according to the American Hair Loss Association. About one-quarter of men who suffer from male pattern baldness start the process before they turn 21 years old.

Just because hair loss is something that most men go through - and an alarming number of women as well - that doesn't mean that you have to accept it.

There are countless shampoos and topical solutions that are designed to treat hair loss, but they aren't necessarily clinical-strength products, not all guarantee results, and not all of them protect you from painful or embarrassing side effects. Reversing and stopping hair loss requires an innovative approach.

A new technology that both men and women are drawn to is one that uses a combination of low-level lasers and LED lights, and has revolutionized hair rejuvenation. Low-level laser therapy has been shown to stop the appearance of hair loss and help rejuvenate hair for anyone with genetic forms of hair loss, such as male/female pattern baldness. Studies proved that hair

responds best to red light in the 650 to 670 nanometer wavelength range, and tests have shown that pulsing light can enhance the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy.

A technology that was once available only in a doctor's office can now be used in the comfort of your home with the iGrow, the world's most advanced hands-free, laser hair-rejuvenation system.  The iGrow, which costs $695,  can help you attain thicker, fuller hair almost effortlessly, right at home, thanks to improved technology, which made this affordable and practical solution possible.

How it works

With regular use of iGrow, individuals can expect to see an improvement in hair condition within a 12-week period. For best results, the iGrow should be used 2 or 3 times per week on non- consecutive days; consistent use provides optimum results.

Results from using the iGrow are rapid and substantial. According to Lorrie Klein, MD: "The average patient using iGrow will first begin to see decreased hair loss in about 6 to 8 weeks.  Then, within a few short months, their hair should begin looking thicker, fuller and healthier. At about the nine-month mark, they'll see the maximum result and then, with continued use of the iGrow, should be able to maintain those results."

At-home convenience

With hands-free operation, you can use the computer, listen to music or read while the iGrow provides an effective laser therapy session. The iGrow has built-in headphones that make it compatible with an iPod or MP3 player.

Works for women too

Results of a study by hair-loss specialist Ted Daley, MD, show a significant number of females suffering from female pattern hair loss showed moderate to significant improvement following 16 weeks of low-level laser therapy.

A cost-effective alternative

If you use shampoos or other topical treatments, you may spend upwards of $500 per year – or more. Laser combs or brushes can range between $300 and $800, but aren't hands free, aren't programmed for women and men, and aren't as powerful as the iGrow. Treatment in a laser clinic will cost upwards of $4,000 annually, many times the cost of the iGrow.

Get the iGrow at Kasia Organic Salon for $695, and get the hair-loss therapy that has been scientifically tested. Plus, the iGrow comes with a 6-month, money-back guarantee and if you trade in your laser comb or brush you will receive a $100 rebate.

Sponsored content provided by iGrow.

Catch a Rising Star and a FREE Haircut!

Catch a Rising Star

We are pleased to announce that we have 2 new fabulous stylists that have joined our team!

Chelsea   &    Mackenzie 

Informed Beauty: Love Your Hair. We Do.

 

For the month of October schedule a Color and receive a New Cut for FREE! 

Our New Stylists are licensed Cosmetologist who are learning advanced color techniques with our Mastey color line  and cutting techniques.

Perfect for anyone looking to switch-up their look or even freshen their current style for Fall.

Call us at : 612 824 7611

Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Must present this offer at time of appointment. Valid with Chelsea and Mackenzie.   48 hour cancellation policy.  

You must mention their name when scheduling your appointment. 

Limited one per person/per use.

Hair Loss Myths & Facts

  One of the best of hair loss facts is that over 80 million American men and women are suffering from hair loss. A number of factors also contribute to hair loss. Many factors that have to be inquired before going for treating hair loss are: your routine diet, various medications you are already taking including vitamins, your family history of hair loss, any affliction from illness recently, and your daily hair care habits

Enjoy the following interesting and informative facts:

• About 10% of your hair will be resting and the rest will be growing at any given point of time.
• One hair fiber will be able to support a weight of 100 grams.
• It is found that use of drugs is one of the important causes of hair loss.
• Keratin forms the main component of your hair. Keratin is also responsible for giving elasticity to your fingernails.
• Every person will lose more than 40% of hair in a life time. That means about 100 hair per day.
• Hair loss becomes visible only when you lose more than 50% of hair.
• Europeans and Africans are found to have more hair loss problems than Asians.
• More than 50% of men above the age of 50 generally suffer from hair loss.
• There will be more than 100,000 hairs over an average scalp. Scalps with blond hair will have about 120,000; scalps with red hair will have about 80,000 hairs.

The Myth: Hair thinning comes from the mother’s side of the family. The Facts: Scientific research has proven that the genes for hair loss can come from either or both sides of the family. The best indicator you have is your immediate family. Look around—are your parents, sibling, aunts & uncles losing their hair? If so, you may also be at risk.

The Myth: Hereditary hair loss only affects men. The Facts: Women also suffer from hereditary hair loss -- nearly 30 million women in the U.S. alone. Often termed fine or thin, women’s hair goes though the same thinning process that men experience, However, women generally experience diffuse thinning starting just behind the hairline to the top or over the entire head, while men usually experience typical “male pattern baldness” – crown (or vertex) balding and/or a receding frontal hairline. Women usually experience little or no recession of the frontal hairline.

The Myth: Women only lose their hair post pregnancy or during menopause. The Facts: Although many women experience an increase in shedding after giving birth and around menopause, women can start experiencing the signs of heredity hair thinning as early as their 20’s. The signs are similar to men’s hair thinning – more hair loss on the pillow, in the drain, or on the hairbrush. However, instead of losing hair in the crown and hairline, women tend to experience a diffuse thinning that starts on the top of the head and can spread over the entire scalp.

The Myth: Stress makes your hair fall out. The Facts: Stress affects the body in many ways; it is important not to underestimate the power of stress. However, usually it takes severe, traumatic stress (like that related to a severe psychological or physical experience—a natural disaster, death in the family or crash dieting) to cause hair loss. Some diseases of the hair and scalp that cause patchy hair loss, like alopecia areata, can be precipitated or aggravated by bouts of stress. Mild stress usually doesn’t cause hair loss—in fact, usually the opposite is true!

The Myth: Any shedding of hair is an indicator of hereditary hair loss. The Facts: Normally, between 50 and 150 individual hairs are shed from the scalp every day. This is not a sign of hair loss; rather, it is a sign that hair follicles are entering their resting phase – a natural part of the follicle’s life cycle. When enough follicles do not recover from the “resting phase,” you are suffering from hair loss. Hair loss is a progressive process during which affected follicles tend to produce thinner, shorter hairs until they eventually die.

The Myth: If you’ve got hair past age 40, you’ll keep it. The Facts: Shrinking follicles and hair loss is a normal part of the body’s aging process. Just like the skin wrinkles as you age, your follicles will shrink, making your hair seem thinner. How much you lose depends on your genes. Contact the Kasia Tream today to talk about natural hair loss options.