Looking for New Hair Styles
or a Completely Different Look?
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By Perriann
Rodriguez
Maybe you need a Gia Makeover.
When it comes to hair styles, there are so many different
options today to make changes. You can change your color,
add highlights, add bangs, add layering and even add length
or thickness with hair extensions. Makeovers are becoming
more and more popular as television shows such as ABC’s
Extreme Makeover outline how a makeover is done and drastic
changes that can be done.
Hair stylist, Gia Wood of Salon D in Dallas, Texas specializes
in makeovers and hair extensions and is considered Dallas’
makeover specialist. She has hundreds of clients locally
and many clients that fly or drive in to Dallas for her
services. One of her clients flies all the way from Spain
just to get her hair done. Gia says, “I find that clients
who are willing to drive or fly that far just to get their
hair done are the biggest compliment and the proof of
my success.”
So what is this makeover fuss all about? Gia explains
that most of her clients have either been the victim of
an inexperienced stylist or have simply not thought enough
about the change in hairstyle they wanted and they are
now stuck with something they hate. Gia adds, “Most of
my makeovers include color correction, which can be highlights,
color, gloss or all of the above. Makeovers also include
a haircut and style, along with makeup application. The
total process can take around 4 hours to complete.”
Gia says, "When dealing with color correction, the first
thing every client asks me is '...how damaged will my
hair be after a color correction?'" Believe it or not,
color correction is not as damaging as it used to be.
The old way of stripping hair color out with bleach is
history. Modern day products allow hair stylists to remove
'artificial pigment' only, meaning that it will not open,
damage, or split the cuticle of the hair in any way. This
allows hairdressers to remove the most intense colors
from hair, and allow it to be re-colored in the same appointment
time."
Gia will also offer suggestions for change in color
and style to fix any problems a client reports with their
hair. “For example, if a client has a brassy blonde color,
I will suggest a bleach highlight or an ash toner to offset
the brass color.” She explains.
Getting a successful makeover depends on the experience
of the stylist. Gia further explains, “My previous clients
and even new clients trust my experience level and let
me do what ever I feel like with their hair. Most of the
time when I’m doing a makeover, I am usually correcting
another stylist’s color or haircut. I usually ask my clients
what or who they would like to look like and to give a
firm example of what they like and don’t like. And, even
if a client loves the way her hair looks, they may be
looking for a change to further improve their hair style.”
Photos of styles the client likes are very helpful to
hair stylists. Gia adds, “Clients and stylists have different
vocabularies. For example, Bangs. There are a thousand
ways to wear bangs.” Gia recommends bringing at least
three photos of the hair style you want so your stylist
does not get confused.
Gia also keeps a computer at her work station to look
up hair styles online (such as a past hair style of a
celebrity) if a client does not have photos or cannot
remember certain styles they like. The computer eliminates
the need for bulky portfolio books.
“Once the client and I have decided on a style and color,”
Gia explains, “We discuss what it will take to get the
clients hair to that hair style.” Most of the time the
exact cut and color are achieved in one day. But Gia mentions
that some clients that are growing their hair out may
take several months and appointments to reach their overall
goal. Human hair extensions (human hair extensions are
attached directly to the natural hair) are also an option
for clients that don’t want to wait for their hair to
grow out.
Gia’s makeover experience is well-documented on her
website: http://www.hairbygia.com Many before and after
photo examples of makeovers, including hair extensions
can be seen for your reference. Gia is quickly becoming
the talk of the town with recent appearances on the television
show “Austin Nights” (Segment can be viewed on her website)
for her hair extensions services. She was also interviewed
for the Number One best selling E-book by Hair Resources,
2005’s Most Popular Hair Extensions and participated as
a Judge in their Nationwide Bridal Hair Style Contest.
In short, if you are sick and tired of your hair style
and need a makeover, a trip to visit Gia Wood at Salon
D in Dallas, Texas may well be worth your time, money…and
happiness!
About the Author:
Perriann Rodriguez is the founder of Hair Resources,
http://www.hairresources.com/ and http://www.hairresources.net/, global resources
for hair styles, hair extensions, beauty salons, and more.
Rodriguez is also the author of the number one best selling
E-book at Hair Resources, 2005’s Most Popular Hair Extensions,
and Wedding Hair Styles
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