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Using a Diffuser to Style Curly Hair

MFXTeam — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:53 +0000

Melinda shows us how to tame that mane of curls with a diffuser and the right products!

Stressed? Join the club!

leighellington — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:59 +0000

Last week I was making the trek home during rush hour and I found that the littlest thing was sending me into a blind rage! After screaming in my car about proper merging etiquette, I came to the realization that I was beyond stressed! While driving can be a stressful experience, especially here in Austin, the stress from my everyday life had finally sent me over the edge and the red Volvo in front of me was going to hear about it! If you are like me stress is a normal part of your life. We have learned to deal with it and have come to the realization that we are going to be stressed out about work, school, the kids, weddings, parties, you name it! This is why I was so excited when Aveda launched their new product line, Stress Fix.

The fragrances in these products are clinically proven, yes, you read that right, to relieve stress! The organic lavender, lavandin, and clary sage in our new Stress Fix body lotion, concentrate roller ball, and soaking salts send you into a calm dream land that is ahhhhh….stress free! When I first smelled the scents in this new product I instantly felt as ease, so much at ease that I promptly walked up front and bought some of the stuff. While I am relaxing I can also feel at ease because the new line is certified by Ecocert, which means that over 95% of the plant based ingredients come from organic farms! So next time I am in rush hour traffic and I feel the blind rage coming all I have to do is reach in my purse, grab my roller ball and inhale.

Lighten Your Hair for Spring!

Jessica Morris — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:43:18 +0000

Warmer weather is here, and in Austin, TX we are blessed with lots of sunshine. You probably have noticed that your hair naturally gets a little lighter in the summer months just from being outside in the sun. Remember how light your hair used to get when you were a kid? Well, it won’t do that naturally anymore if you sit inside an office all day at work. Want that summer color without having to become a lifeguard? I can help!

Blondes: If you have naturally light hair, and just want a sun-kissed look, the best way to achieve it is with highlights. At MFX we have many highlighting options, ranging from a full highlight to just a few pieces around your face.

Brunettes: Ombre color is very in right now, and brunettes pull this trendy color off the best! We simply highlight the ends of your hair and leave the top your natural color. If you want to go more dramatic, there are options for that as well.

Redheads: Naturally auburn hair looks fantastic with some copper highlights, and naturally copper hair works well with golden blonde tones. Of course, we take your skin tone and eye color into account when creating the right shade for you, so talk with your colorist about your options.

The color team at MFX is here to answer your questions, and we love to talk about hair color! Give us a call today to come in for a quick complimentary consultation. 512-472-3331

A Love Affair With Aveda Beautifying Oil | 4 Tips To Staying Hydrated | Body Care

leighellington — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:52:38 +0000

I love products! Hair care, skin care, makeup, you name it and I probably have it, but there is one product I don’t love and that is body lotion! Of course, my legs and arms suffered from a lack of hydration, especially in the summer. However, my dry legs and arms finally found a product that they love and that I love as well and that is Beautifying Oil. South Congress’ lovely aesthetician, Tess turned me on to this amazing product after I told her how yucky I thought lotion felt on my arms and legs. I purchased it over a year ago I have not looked back! This product makes my skin feel amazing! I apply several drops to my damp freshly washed skin after a shower and not only does my body sigh a giant sigh of relief but my nose is overjoyed by the scent of lavender and bergamot. And the benefits do not stop there!

Add a few drops to the scalp and comb through to remedy dry, parched hair. Let the oil soak in over night and rinse out in the morning!
Dry hands and feet? Massage into hands and feet before bed or add a few drops to a bowl of water and let your feet soak. Relaxing and beneficial!
Add a few drops to a daily facial moisturizer or body lotion to amp up the hydrating power.
Also great for a neck and shoulder massage! Sometimes I can convince my husband to give me shoulder rub with a few drops of Beautifying Oil after a long day!

So my advise to you is check out Aveda’s amazing, but often overlooked beautifying oil, you won’t regret it!

Does Your Hair Feel Dry? Damaged? FIX IT IN 5 MINUTES!

Jessica Morris — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:16:00 +0000

This time of year, I hear a lot of comments from clients who feel their hair is getting dry or looking damaged. If this sounds like you, you are not alone! When seasons change, our skin and hair gets put through the ringer. Well, you don’t have to live with dry or damaged hair for long! I have the solution.

Aveda recently launched two new Botanical Hair Therapy in-salon spray on treatments to help fix your dry or damaged hair. The Dry Remedy treatment uses new technology to intensely moisturize dry hair in just 5 minutes. With potent plant-actives, buriti and pomegranate oils, it deeply penetrates your hair via Plant Micro Technology.

The Damage Remedy treatment infuses your hair with much needed protein. It uses quinoa and sugar beet-derived amino acid to deeply penetrate and intensely strengthen and repair weak, damaged hair in only 5 minutes.

That’s a fancy way to say you will notice smoother, less frizzy, shinier, softer hair for up to four weeks!

This service can be added on to any haircut, color, or blowdry appointment, and only adds 5 minutes to your shampoo time. When you add it on to another service, the price is just $20.

Our stylists here at MFX are so excited about this new technology. We have never seen any deep conditioning treatment that makes such a noticeable difference to your hair after just one treatment.

Ask your stylist today about how you can fix your dry or damaged hair in just 5 minutes!