Jessica's Summer Essentials

The lovely proprietor of Sabia, Jessica, is with us this week to share her summer essentials.
She and Sabia's mascot, Peanut, got together for an impromptu photo shoot to show us what's what to keep you looking fresh and feeling hydrated during these dog days of summer....

HAIR:  Protect your delicate tresses with the Phytoplage range of products formulated specifically to combat the havoc that sun, chlorine, and salt that can wreak your hair.
Phytoplage beach spray is genius, its easy to transport and highly effective as a sunscreen for the hair in a lightweight and pleasant smelling formula. What more can you ask for, really?
Phytoplage hair and body wash delicately strips chlorine and salt and sand from the hair while moisturizing and treating the hair.


FACE: Ten years in at Sabia and Primrose facial cleansing masque by Aesop remains my all time favorite product. It's the perfect balance of cleansing, detoxifying, delighting the senses all while leaving a rosy glow behind. 


CLEANSE: Clarisonic cleansing brush helps all of your expensive and valued products penetrate more effectively. The brush exfoliates and deep cleanses and removes makeup the way no washcloth or naked hand can!


MOISTURIZE: Herbal Healing Emulsion by The Inventive Line - This is my hero product!!! This gem of a gel hydrates, heals, soothes and protects while leaving no greasy residue. The amazing minty clean botanically rich smell is really just a bonus. Did I mention that this is locally produced? Double bonus!!


Hugs & Love.....Jessica & Peanut :)

photos: lisa munoz / thedigitalbird

florals: brooke howsley / pollen floral art 

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

From feathers to bowl cuts with Kacy

Tell us your favorite hair products and accessories right now..
'Feather Extensions!' They are so cute, fun and an easy little peek a boo of style in your hair!'

'At the moment, my favorite shampoo is Phytonectar, it smells amazing and my hair loves it!'

Before bed beauty ritual?

'Wash my face and brush my teeth, pretty easy!'

The staple that we will always find in your purse?

'Chapstick!'

Did you ever have a hair disaster growing up?

'Two words - BOWL CUT. I was little, so of course, to this day, it is still my dad's favorite haircut I have had. So sad! ;)'

What is the best part about your job?

'Working with such talented and professional ladies! I have never worked with so many people I enjoy!'

Last place you went on vacation?

'Oh, ha ha, too long ago to remember....home to Minnesota I guess, woo hoo!'

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.’