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An Editorial Photo Shoot With a Wedding Theme

Being a Dallas Hair Extension Salon that gives our clients the best results, and keeps our stylists current means we have to set new standards. The Beauty Box Salon is already known for our gorgeous hair extensions, but we are beginning a new era of raising the bar for Dallas Salons. Recently, we produced an editorial photo shoot with a wedding theme: from the first date, to the proposal, all the way to the wedding. Instead of giving run of the mill recycled look we took it up a notch. While the looks are a bit more daring for a traditional wedding, they are inspired by every-day looks amplified tenfold.

The shoot was produced in its entirety by the amazing crew at The Beauty Box Salon. For this look in particular we worked with Vintage Martini, a fantastic consignment store focusing on looks from the 1800s to the 1950s. Dallas photogropher, Jessica Grammon did an amazing job capturing our model, Jennifer Brown. Rosa Marrufo did the makeup, and the big up do hair style is done by Brad Bykkonen and myself.

As for the hair style itself, to begin we started with adding 16 panels of Easilengths gorgeous hair extensions. We did four French braids that met at the crown of her head in 4 ponytails. As you can see from there we tamed the curled explosion into a beautiful mix of controlled chaos. The end result, as you can see from the professional photo is a sleek transition into huge voluminous curls. This look perfectly represents what a Dallas fashionista would wear the night the man of her dreams popped the question.

Things like this are what keep the inspiration that got me into this industry still fresh and hungry for more. Creating a new standard for hair dressing at the local level is what I strive to with my career. Stay tuned for more photos from this photo shoot, including the other looks, and our next venture into editorial hair dressing. This little salon nestled in the middle of Dallas Uptown and Highland Park has some amazing tricks up our sleeves and we can not wait to share them with the world!

Brandon Stephens

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Dallas Hair Styles | First Date Hair Styles

First date hair is a pretty big deal since it’s a huge accessory that can either compliment or bring down your look. We all know the importance of first impressions, so it’s crucial to make an effort to put your best foot forward. After all, you could be meeting the man of your dreams!In my opinion, wearing your hair down with some sort of wave or curl is best. There’s nothing more flirtatious about a woman than having gorgeous hair and the way it moves. (Even if it’s just round brushed so the ends have a slight bend.)Stick straight hair has been done, and there just isn’t much to it other than it being stick straight. Having polished curls or waves sets you apart from the rest and gives you individuality.On the same note, over styling your hair can also set you off on the wrong footing. You don’t want to have your hair so teased and perfect that it sends off vibes of being high maintenance and rigid.We all love big hair and all, but let’s keep that tamed on your first date. After all, remember Snooki is most often used as a punch line, not a term of endearment.Check out the pictures of what I think is great hair for a first date. To keep the stress out of it, call your stylist and book a blow out so you can get the best look for the night.

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Dallas Hair Style Contest | Braid Styles

After seeing the Hunger Games, and all the hot braids rocking the runways and streets we are ready to put you to the test. The Beauty Box Salon is having a Dallas Hair Style contest to see how well you can braid your hair, and who can get the most likes on our facebook page. Details:

Who:

Anyone in the DFW metroplex can participate. Even if you have never been to The Beauty Box Salon, we would love to have you post your best braid. (And visit the salon 😉 )

What:

Like The Beauty Box Salon on facebook, and post a picture of you sporting your most inspired braid. Get creative with it, because the person with the most likes will win the prize. Think well beyond the french braid style your mom used to torture you with. Try a French fishtail, waterfall, upside down French, or what ever you can think of. The person whose picture has the most likes will win.

Prizes:

* Sebastian Microweb Fiber

Mixed with the Sebastian Liquid Gloss, this gives you control of your hair, and keeps the braid from looking a tangled mess.

* Sebastian Liquid Gloss

* Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray

Finish off with this extremely light hair spray to tame any fly-a-ways and you are all set.

*A free visit to the salon where the stylist of your choice will do an awesome braided style for you.

When:

Photos uploaded now until May 1st will be count. The winner will be announced on May 2nd on our facebook and twitter. The winner will then have 30 days (until June 2, 2012) to claim the products, and have their hair styled.

Where:

Like us on facebook, then post your picture on our wall, and check out our website for inspiration.

Why:

Because everyone is doing it, and it is free!

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Do Hair Extensions Damage hair?

When I meet someone for a Dallas hair extensions consultation, one of the first questions I am asked is “Do Hair Extensions Damage my Hair?”  This is a very serious question that I take to heart because keeping your hair in the best possible condition is my number one priority.  That’s why I work with several hair extension brands in Dallas so I can give options for every hair type.   Here is a look into whether hair extensions damage hair.

 

The type of hair extensions you should have really depends on your own natural hair.  (Check out my guide into the best hair extensions in Dallas.)  The extensions I recommend to someone with very fine hair normally will not work for someone with thick/coarse hair, and vice versa.   It is very important to have a set of hair extensions that are suited for your hair type.  Heavy attachments, and braiding, for example, are not meant for fine hair. In fact, they are a recipe for disaster on the wrong hair type.

 

Next, the amount of time you go in between visits to your extension expert helps avoid damage.  With each system, there are suggested intervals in which I recommend you visit the salon.  Some brands allow the same hair to be removed, and re-applied.   Some extensions stay on your strands for longer periods of time, but they also need in-salon maintenance.  If you follow the suggested time-frames I outline in my salon menu, and in our consultation, you should have no problems with damage.  

 

When you follow these basic rules, there is minimal chance of damaging your own natural hair.   I do everything I can to educate you on your extensions in the consultation, and during your installation.   I value long term relationships with clients, and I always avail myself should you ever have any questions or concerns.

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Celebrity Hair Extensions | Dallas Hair

Celebrity hair extensions tend to highlight the negative sides of hair extensions.  With celebrities changing their hair back and forth, they usually wear hair extensions to the extreme.  

 

We know Jennifer Lopez is a big fan of bigger better hair, but this video shows a funny mis-hap with a set of clip-in hair extensions gone rouge! Check out the video where she was performing at a concert and a clip in extension fell out of her hair.

 

I love JLo with hair extensions, but she needs to make sure they’re really secured if she is going to work the stage like that!

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Our Appearance in Big Rich Texas Hair

As a top hair stylist in Dallas, I had to be a part of the premier party to celebrate the premier of Big Rich Texas on the Style network at Hotel Zaza.  The second season premiered, and the ladies of the show came out to celebrate in style.

The night was full of good energy as great nibbles and cocktails were served. We ran into Dallas socialite, and Fashionista Heidi Dillon. She is anxious about her debut on the show, and we can not wait! She is the ideal Dallas socialite, and style icon.

The rest of the castmates were just as fabulous, and as gorgeous as could be. Sonia and I mingled with them in the VIP area, and could not have had a better time. These ladies are a ton of fun, and surely know how to party!

DeAynni is as petite as she looks on the show, but she is a fireball of energy. Love it! Pam was looking fantastic with her bodyguard nearby, and a bottle of Seven water in her arms. She apparently has a deal with Seven, which is a high-end bottled water looking to oust the veteran Voss. She was as nice as could be, and certainly knows how to work a room! We were pretty close to Cynthia all night, but only had a brief chance to mingle with her.

The ladies are all gorgeous and certainly live up to the title of the show! We had a fantastic time, and are looking forward to keeping up with season two of Big Rich Texas on the Style network on Sundays at 9/8 central

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Vidal Sassoon | Dallas Hair Stylist

Part of being a great Dallas hair stylist is keeping up with the trends. This is a huge city, with a ton of licensed cosmetologists. It is of utmost importance to separate yourself from the rest, and that means constantly continuing your education in the field. Fellow Dallas hair expert, Sonia Isaguirre, and myself recently took an advanced cut and color course with Vidal Sassoon educators.

The Sassoon ABC cutting class was a great way to freshen up on some basics, as well as learn some advanced techniques. Staying true to their being, Vidal Sassoon is known for their geometric shapes, and hard lines in their hair cutting. While this may not be the mainstream, their reputation is stellar in the fundamentals of hair cutting and coloring.

In their color demonstrations, they showed advanced highlighting techniques using Wella hair color products. As you can see in many of my past blogs, I am a personal advocate of Wella color. Their products are known for consistency, and longevity. I always get stellar results, with optimal customizability, and very solid colors with little fading.

I was impressed with the techniques used at this course, and inspired to deliver the best results for my clients.

Brandon Stephens

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Dallas Blonde Hair | Best Shampoo

Dallas Blonde Hair Women, listen up, this one is for you!

In Dallas, we experience some serious summers that inevitably flock everyone to the nearest swimming pool. Chlorine + Blonde hair + Sun + Flat Iron + Blow Dryer + Infrequent haircuts = TROUBLE. In the end of all that hot mess, you may be running into a mess between visits to the salon.

To cancel out brassy tones, or golden locks, your stylist usually tones the hair to keep it cool. As we all know, all hair color fades. By the time you need to have your roots touched up, you may be fed up with the golden tones. Using a purple or blue shampoo can deposit a tiny amount of pigment in your hair to keep it from turning gold.

My personal favorite is Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo is a medium blue, which helps manage your tone. I absolutely love the conditioner, because it is perfect for most blondes who want to seriously condition their hair without heavily weighing it down.

-Brandon Stephens

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Organic vs Non-Organic | Which Hair Color is Best?

Coloring your hair these days is like going to the mall: quick, easy, and it solves all your problems. These days, with everything going green, is natural hair color a formidable option versus traditional hair color? I wont get too technical into how hair color works, but if you want to read a great summary of the differences in each color process, check out this great article on www.about.com

Way back when hair color was first introduced, the chemical formulation used was seriously harsh. When the color was applied, there was an explosion of fumes that were almost intoxicating. As time has passed, and nano technology has advanced, the amount of ammonia, and peroxide used in hair color has severely decreased. If you read the above link, some form of chemical reaction must occur to open the cuticle and allow hair color to deposit. Modern hair color that’s used these days has very little ammonia fumes, and most major color lines have a very minimal odor.

I have no solid evidence to support my stance, and the internet is full of 50/50 reviews. Some think it is great, some terrible. But in my opinion, if the reason for going green with hair color is to protect yourself from harsh chemicals, I say why? The beauty industry is a billion dollar industry. Think of the number of people you know who color their hair. Is there a mass epidemic of cancers linked to hair color? No, because if there were we would all know about it.

My advice is to stick with the major, worldwide brands of hair color. I focus on Wella hair color personally, but there are many worldwide brands your stylist could use. With something as particular as hair color, and considering the cost involved, I would much rather get something that has a stellar track record, no mass negative side effects, and long-lasting results. After all, who wants to leave with their hair color looking great, but two weeks later it fades to an ungodly color?

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Dallas Hair Extensions Expert | Brandon Stephens

My name is Brandon Stephens, and I am a Dallas Hair Extensions Expert.  Finding the best hair stylist in Dallas can be a daunting task in this giant metroplex full of 6.3 million people. 

 

I am currently providing hair extensions services at the best hair salon in Dallas nestled in between Uptown and Highland Park.  While my main focus are Dallas hair extensions and hair color, I provide full salon services to my clients in the salon.  

 

Be sure to check out my Dallas Hair Extensions Expert Guide before you make your choice for hair extensions.  I work with several brands, and am trained and certified in every hair extension type on the market.  My goal is to provide several options that suit every hair type, lifestyle, and budget.

 

I also focus on in-salon hair replacement options for women experiencing hair loss or fine thin hair on top.  Integrated hair pieces that are professionally applied and worn on a daily basis, and routinely maintained in the salon.  These hair systems are an amazing way to transform your look with a voluminous hair style.  For a look into these professional hair pieces in Dallas, check out my guide to Hair Replacement in Dallas.

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