2011 Ends with the Inspiring World of Redken!

Bella Bethesda was thrilled to host Platform Artist, Jason Gribbin from Redken 5^th Avenue, on Monday, November 28^th, who taught us about the Inspiring World of Redken.  Jason had a gifted way of coaching each individual stylist to foster their own strengths and skills.  He shared his knowledge on the current trends and techniques and made sure that the stylists continue to think outside the box when working with their own clients.  Jason’s passion for teaching, with a focus on personal growth and development exudes in everything he does.  During the four hour class he touched upon color, cutting, braiding and curling.  With a lot of information to take in, our experienced stylists here at Bella were excited for the opportunity to further grow and develop their skills.

Leading up to Jason’s arrival, we had multiple stylists out of the salon furthering their own individual education.  Stylists, Abby, Courtney and co-owner Lindsey all traveled to the West Coast to the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, Ca. from October 11 – 15^th.  This was Abby’s first Creative Cutting class where she learned to take techniques from the ABC Cutting class and fuse them together to make creative cutting combinations.  “The haircuts taught in this class were more “over the top” looks with extreme flair, but they can definitely be turned into everyday looks”, says Abby.  The stylists all agree that going back to cover the basics, cleaning the sections, leaves no room for error when using these techniques. 

Just a week later stylists Demetrios, Cintia and Tania traveled to the Redken Exchange in Manhattan, NY for Color 911-The Next Generation, on October 24^th – 26^th. This class focused on color correction in terms of multiple colors. You may think that this class would involve brassy yellows, oranges, pinks and purples, but that was not the case at all. “One of the hardest colors to tweak is red heads.  Most clients cannot expect perfection within one visit to the salon, as color correction is a work in progress,” says Demetrios.  The team left NY with valuable methods and techniques that will create easier and more economical procedures, while also maintaining the integrity of the hair.

As our 2011 elite education comes to an end, we welcome 2012, as there is much more lined up for our stylists.  So stay tuned as we bring more wisdom and knowledge your way! 

Weekly Featured Product: Phyto Subtil Gloss Shampoo

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Boy

Does your hair look like it needs to have life added back to it? Does the color look off? Phyto's Subtil Gloss Shampoo is the perfect product to bring your hair color back to life.

The Subtil Gloss Shampoo delivers gloss and shine while also accenting the tones and colors. Just wet your hair, apply the shampoo and lather it up.  You can use the shampoo twine in order to strengthen the effect. This shampoo will keep your hair in good condition while bringing out the color of your hair.

This shampoo is great for all hair types. It comes in four different colors: brown, copper, golden and platinum. To pick the best color for your hair, stop by Bella Bethesda, and a stylist will assist you!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Will keep your hair in good condition while bringing out the color in your hair

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Powder Grip

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Demetrios


Is the colder weather already getting you and your hair down? Does your hair look like it needs to be refreshed? Redken’s Powder Grip is the product for you!

This product transforms the hair’s surface—creating an amazing texture and fullness with a modern matte finish. Also, with just a small amount it absorbs dirt and oil, making your hair look fresh and healthy. Take a small amount and apply it evenly throughout your hair. Make sure not to use too much! After applying, brush the product through your hair and you’ll be all set!

This product is great for all hair types. With this powder grip, your hair will feel healthy and salon styled every day!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Absorbs dirt and oil!

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Wool Shake

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Indira


Even if you don’t have a lot of volume in your hair, you can still get the wild and ready-to-party look in just seconds! Redken’s Wool Shake transforms hair, making it party ready!

The innovative gel-slush adds extreme volume, texture and a high-fashion, semi-matte topcoat. Just shake and spray a medium amount onto dry hair. It’s that easy! Remember, don’t forget to shake the bottle first. The Wool Shake will add extreme texture that lasts all day and night!

This product is great for all hair types. With the holidays coming up, your hair will look completely different and you’ll be prepared to go to as many parties as you want!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Adds extreme texture that lasts all day and night!

Weekly Featured Product: PHYTO Professional Glossing Cream

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Cintia


Longing for that perfectly styled look you usually can only get right after a salon visit? Well, PHYTO’s Professional Glossing Cream is the product that makes this possible in between salon visits!

Create a luminous shine with this lightweight, leave-in cream. Enriched with softening ingredients including acacia collagen, castor oil, mallow extract and rice bran oil make this product great for your hair! Just take a small amount into your palms and fingertips and distribute throughout your dried hair. Start with a little, and only add more if needed!

This product is great for all hair types – fine and coarse. Your hairstyle will be given a beautiful finished look and you’ll be ready for your day!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Hair becomes more manageable while eliminating static and frizz!

Weekly Featured Product: Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Corey


Is your hair lacking the softness you desire? Do you wish for strong healthy hair? With Redken’s All Soft Argan-6 Oil you can have the hair you’ve been dreaming of!

All Soft Argan-6 Oil is packed with omega-6 enriched argan oil, which envelops hair in concentrated softness, nourishment, and protection to intensely nourish dry, brittle hair. Argan-6 Oil penetrates the deepest layer of the hair, the cortex, to replenish lipids for intense softness. Just apply a small amount on wet hair and then blow dry. It will smooth unruly hair and also leave your hair feeling like butter.

This product is great for people with wavy to curly hair. Stop dreaming about the hair you’ve always wanted and make it happen by using Redken’s All Soft Argan-6 Oil. It’s so simple!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Smoothes unruly hair.

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Abby


Long busy days can leave your hair looking tired and flat. Thanks to Redken Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse your hair can now have volume and life all day long.

The cellulose within the mousse plumps hair for body and volume while the bonding system of the mousse provides added control, shiny softeners and manageability. Just add a small amount of the product to wet or damp hair before blow drying. Remember, less is more with this product! A little goes a long way, so just a tiny bit will add volume and make your style stay in place. The lightness of the mousse from the revolutionary aerated creme also adds featherweight body.

This product is great for people with medium to coarse hair. With this mousse, you’ll no longer have to worry about your hair going from good to bad throughout the day. It’ll stay looking great all day long!

What You Need to Know About This Product: Less is more - a small amount of this product goes a long way!

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