411: Color and Know Why with Brittany

Bella Bethesda stylists Brittany, Abby, and Katie spent the last week of spring in bustling New York City with our friends at the Redken Exchange. Taking a few days away from D.C., the crew attended Color and Know Why, an introductory class within Redken's extensive educational courses.

This was the first venture to Redken for Brittany and Abby and second for Katie, who previously participated in a cutting class. Color and Know Why took a fresh approach to color fundamentals and provided the opportunity for stylists to familiarize themselves with the Redken color line. One topic thoroughly discussed was formulating color to ensure that stylists provide efficient service resulting in the perfect shade. In addition, stylists learned new foiling techniques and tips for applying single process color- all great for making sure your experience at Bella is exceptional!

After returning from the trip, Brittany is eager to put her new skills into practice. "Redken has a great way of teaching while maintaining a high level of motivation. Not only do I feel I’ve come back with strengthened technical skills, but I’m so excited to have guests in my chair,” said Brittany.

In addition to new techniques, stylists reviewed the hair trends making a splash this summer. This included ombré color (when roots are slightly darker) and sun-kissed looks (more natural shades with less chunky color).

No matter the color service you are interested in - from tints to full color - Brittany, Abby, and Katie can deliver a perfect shade that fits your features and lifestyle.

Through September 1, make a color appointment with Brittany and enjoy a free haircut! Call the salon at 301-718-9111 to reserve your spot.

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Nature's Rescue Shampoo

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Tania

It’s summer! If you can’t make it to the beach this season, at Bella Bethesda, we want to bring the beach to you with Redken’s Nature’s Rescue Shampoo.

This shampoo is loaded with so many extracts from the sea you can practically feel the sand between your toes with each wash. The entire Nature’s Rescue line is paraben-free, sulfate-free and silicone-free and designed to remove impurities while helping nourish hair.

Formulated with sea algae to protect, soy protein to replenish, and aloe vera to moisturize, this product is suitable for all hair types (great for curls!) and will leave your tresses smelling like the surf and sand. To use, alternate with your regular hair care regimen and use just twice a week or daily to replenish hair. No matter how often you use this product, each time will be like a day at the beach.

Visit Bella Bethesda to stock up on your favorite Redken shampoo and conditioners and save BIG! For July and August, buy any two Redken liters for just $29! Great value for great hair care (liters must be purchased as a shampoo and conditioner duo).

What You Need to Know About This Product: Re-balances and re-freshes hair from the pollution and impurities that build up daily.

Weekly Featured Product: Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Corey

Happy Summer! June 21, also known as the summer solstice, marks the official start of the new season and has the longest hours of sunlight in the year. What better way to celebrate this event than with a hair spray that lasts from sunrise to sunset?

Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray not only delivers an all-day hold, it’s perfect for all hair types. And because it’s soft to the touch, you can use as much or as little to lock in your style without sticky residue or buildup.

This humidity-resistant product is infused with Argan oil so it leaves hair weightless while warding off frizz and adding a hint of shine (perfect to reflect those extra hours of sunlight).

Whether you’re headed to the shore or planning a staycation, be sure to stock up on this product to tackle heat and humidity all summer long.

What You Need to Know About This Product: Provides all-day hold while leaving hair manageable.

Weekly Featured Product: Nigelle Serum

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Megan

Sun, surf, wind… all common summer elements that can make your hair look less than fabulous. To keep hair woes at bay and give your strands some extra love, try Nigelle Serum which is designed to repair and smooth parched hair.

Great for fine to medium hair, this product is your saving grace during the hot and humid months. Even better, this product can be used on wet or dry hair to give your locks an extra dose of shine, heat protection, and moisture without weighing it down.

To repair damage, apply to wet hair starting at the midshaft and working through the ends prior to blow drying. Loaded with jojoba oil, Nigelle Serum smoothes the hair’s surface and seals in moisture.

For added texture, apply to ends before ironing for lightweight, non-stick, smooth strands. The hydrophilic oil in this product lightly coats the hair’s surface to smooth.

To kick up your look, use Nigelle Serum in conjunction with a styling mousse to give body and hold with shine.

What You Need to Know About this Product: Solution for tangled, dry ends.

Weekly Featured Product: Phytokeratine Serum

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Sandy

Now that the warm weather is here, you may be opting for a more natural look. Even if “natural” still means using styling tools before you walk out the door, Phytokeratine Serum is a must this summer.

Our hair is made up of elements that we lose over time. Luckily this product is loaded with essentials that restore and revive damaged hair.

• Botanical keratin made up of wheat, corn, and soybean amino acids works as a keratin filler to reconstruct hair
• Hyaluronic Acid that penetrates deep down into the cortex of the hair to absorb water and rice bran ceramides to repair and seal the cuticle
• Pomegranate extract for UV protection
• Brazilian palm oil complex for softness and shine and silk peptides to smooth ends

This product is great for individuals with damaged and brittle hair or those who chemically treat their hair or use heat styling tools to style. To use, apply one to two pumps to the ends of towel-dried hair. Best when used with Phytokeratine shampoo and conditioner to ensure the maximum protection.

Hitting the beach this summer? Stop into Bella Bethesda to stock up on all your favorite Phyto products. When you purchase two you’ll receive a free beach bag (while supplies last)!

What You Need to Know About this Product: It’s a miracle serum that prevents breakage and repairs damage.