Party Hair this Saturday at SABIA!!!

Hey everybody!! Why not start 2012 with some fancy fun hair?!
This Saturday, Lauren is dedicating her afternoon to New Years Hair. What does that mean for you? 
Shampoo w/ Blowout
or
Simple Updo (clean hair upon arrival) for $45


Space is limited. Please call today to book!


512.469.0447


and here is to a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! 

Sabia is featured in Crave Austin

CRAVE Austin  innovatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in Austin. The modern marketplace of soirees, gatherings and online networking serves as your ambassador to everything there is to CRAVE about Austin. 

This is our second time to be featured in this wonderful empowering guide encompassing women entrepreneurs in our city and we are tickled pink! 

Be sure to check us out on pages 228-229.

CRAVE Austin books can be found at Sabia.

yes we scanned in the pages. no they aren't straight ;) 

Lauren's picks for the Summer

Favorites, essentials and must haves. We all have them. They change from time to time, but there are products that we can all attest that are kept in our bathroom cabinets and purses always. The lovely Lauren shows us her latest faves for summertime.
From L-R:

1. Elemental Mineral Mist by The Inventive Line -
Lauren says: This stuff feels so AMAZING on your face. Whether you use as a toner or a simple refresher throughout the day, it's calming and cooling. The cucumber smells and feels so fresh, in addition to calming any redness. It's also very soothing if you have any sun or wind burn. Quick tip: I spray mine on top of my makeup for a youthful dewy glow.

2. Patio Oil by Jao -
This is a brand new addition to the fantastic line of Jao products we already love. It's their version of an insect repellent. It's DEET free, it smells good and it keeps the nasty mosquitos away!

3. Phytomist -
Basically this product is a leave-in conditioner, especially for color-treated hair, but it does so much more! I use it anytime I go out in the sun, it hydrates and controls static. You can use it daily.

4. Phyto 9 -
This is a botanical lotion for your hair. All hair types can use it daily. It's especially good when hair is dry and parched from the sun to help control flyaways. I use a pea size amount on wet hair and style as usual and sometimes add throughout the day for softer, shinier hair.

All available at Sabia

The Ballerina Bun

Remember Lauren?
She is one of our stylist extraordinaires. 
We asked her to weigh in on upcoming 
hair tricks and trends....

Lauren says....We are lovin this mousse by Kevin Murphy containing tangerine oil and B vitamins. It creates soft, flexible fullness, the perfect product for creating this season's easiest hair trend -  the adorable ballerina bun! 

1. apply a generous amount from roots to ends when damp
2. rough dry hair until completely dry
3. using a soft bristled brush create a pony tail at the crown of the head
4. twist the pony tail around itself until you form a bun
5. pin in place. 
6. remember....messy is good!

Hair trends, Isla Fisher and satin pillowcases

Are there any fun hair trends that you are excited about trying out on yourself or suggesting to clients?

'I love that strawberry blondes and redheads are so in right now.  Most people can look amazing with a warmer shade, it just needs to be the right one to flatter their skin tone and perk up their eye color.  I notice many more models and celebs going red and I love love love it.  Fair skin with light eyes looks great with soft golden copper shades, similar to Isla Fisher's.

Medium skin tones with light or dark eyes look great in deeper copper auburn shades, like Kate Walsh. 

Dark skin tone and dark eyes are most flattered with cool reds, like a dark cherry or mahogany.'  

Do you recommend sticking to just one shampoo/conditioner combo? Or do you have several in your shower?

‘If you color your hair, I recommend using the Phytocitrus shampoo and mask right after color and then weekly to maintain vibrancy.  It keeps the cuticle closed so your color won't fade nearly as fast and you will have SHINE!! 
The most important thing is to use what is made for your hair and scalp type.  Most hairstylists know the ingredients of their line of choice very well which can be extremely helpful in getting the perfect cocktail of products.  Don't use anything full of plastics and sulfates, they are not good for anything.’

Before bed beauty ritual?

‘Satin pillowcases are really good for your hair and skin!! Sleep in deep conditioner if your hair is very dry or porous and shampoo it out in the morning, it will look and feel amazing.  (I like Born Again Mask by Kevin Murphy)’

You recently spent some time in Paris learning a new technique, could you tell us about that?

‘Studying the balayage techniques by the salon that created it was really wonderful. It gave me the fine tuning I needed to be able to create color that grows out well, rather than just creating color that looks great the first 5 weeks.  That is a difference I take pride in.’

Meet Lauren Phillips

Where are you from?

‘That question can be a bit loaded for me, so I will be diplomatic and say.....A lot of places ;)’

What is your expertise?

‘My two areas of focus are hair color / chemical services & makeup. I particularly LOVE creating natural looking blondes and the ‘no makeup’ makeup look.'

Tricks of the trade?

‘Preparation, products and aftercare. Prepping the hair and skin allows a quality result. The correct products can do wonders for hair and skin, making color last longer and skin more radiant. Aftercare is MAINTAINING!’

Favorite Icon?

‘Karl Lagerfeld’

Favorite Beauty Product?

‘Wow! That’s a bit difficult to narrow down, but lately I’m very into Creme Blush in Cactus Flower by NARS.’

Favorite Author?

‘Depends on the moment’

Astrological Sign?

‘Virgo’

Pets?

‘Labradoodle named Luci & Labrador named Daisy’

Favorite botanical?

‘Lily and any succulent’

Thanks! We look forward to hearing more from Lauren all this week!

Please feel free to send in any questions or comments and we will do our best to get them answered!

Until tomorrow...