Just as we were getting excited last week about our previous hair trainer being on Bravo's Shear Genius, we find out that Dr. Loretta Ciraldo - Dermatologist and skin care consultant for the Wingate Spa and researcher/developer of the Wingate Serious Skin Care line is going to be on Rachel Ray Show again! With all the television I watch, this is more excellent news.
This is actually her third visit to the show where she regularly contributes to the "Human Lab" segments. In these segments viewers sign-up to test out different beauty products that are on the market today. This time on Rachael Ray, Dr. Loretta will be talking to the Human Lab participants about their use of various cellulite removal products. Hey...who doesn't want to get rid of cellulite? But the funny part is that one of the products is actually a pair of really strange underwear that claims to rid you of cellulite forever while shaping and firming your body. Spanx with benefits? We shall see!!
Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD is a nationally recognized expert in skin care and a Professor of Cosmetic Dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her advice has been featured in many magazines including Allure, Shape, New Beauty and Oprah. Her skincare expertise has made her a recurring guest on Good Morning America, The Rachel Ray Show , the Today Show and on local Southern Florida stations. Dr. Loretta is the author of the book “6 Weeks to Sensational Skin”. In conjunction with the Wingate Management and Esthetics team Dr. Loretta helped to test and formulate our Wingate Serious Skin Care Line. These are now our top selling retail products within the spa.
Tune in to Rachael Ray everyday at 9am on local stations.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wingate Hair Trainer and Reality TV Star
Last year the stylists learned the latest in upstyle trends for special events and weddings at a training with Orlando Pita. They are very excited to bring these new ideas and trends to their clients at the Wingate. According to his official biography - For the last two decades, Orlando Pita has been a master of hair styles and fashions, the theatrical as well as the more realistic. Chances are that everyone who is reading this has seen numerous examples of his work. Pita styles hair for celebrities from Madonna and Janet Jackson to Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore. His work has graced magazine covers such as the Italian, French, British, and American editions of Vogue, W, Harper's Bazaar, and Allure, and he has worked with such noted fashion photographers as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Mario Testino.
Many of his most extreme and fabulous hair designs were created for the fashion runway. Pita has created looks for Michael Kors, Versace, Prada, Miu Miu, Christian Dior, Valentino, Gucci, Narcisco Rodriguez, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dolce & Gabbana, and has also designed hair for rising designers such as Proenza Schouler and Derek Lam. Pita has worked with John Galliano for over six years; and it took him three days to create the incredible, flat, square hairstyle worn by models for the 2004 Egyptianthemed Dior Couture show. Declaring that he missed actually cutting hair, Orlando Pita opened his own salon in January 2005, in New York's meatpacking district.
You can catch Shear Genius every week on the Bravo channel!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wingate Wins - Top 200 Salons in America
For the second year in a row, the Wingate Salon and Spa has been recognized as one of the top 200 spas in the country by Salon Today magazine, a top business publication for the professional beauty industry. Each year, Salon Today dedicates two issues to innovative, successful salons and their forward-thinking owners. Salon Today 200 focuses on the growth of your salon and spa. Salon Today rewards 200 spas from across the country for achievements in annual service and revenue sales, growth in revenue since the last year, projected growth for 2005, and superior services for hair, nail, skin and body care. The magazine's seventh annual Salon Today 200 profiled the selected salons in its January 2004 issue.
The 200 salons were selected from applications submitted by Salon Today readers, who represent the 25,000 top-producing salons in the country. "We created the Salon Today as a forum of inspiration for the industry, to celebrate the success of salons of all sizes," said Laurel Smoke, editor of Salon Today. "This issue not only honors the hard work and dedication of the salon owners and their staffs, but by sharing the facts and figures behind their salon success stories, it helps other readers grow and improve their businesses. These salons-big and small-used creative marketing, tight budgeting and savvy business skills to stay on top and improve their businesses."
Congrats to our staff for their hard work and dedication - it shows every day in the great work they do!
Friday, February 5, 2010
I had a Keratin Hair Treatment
Sometimes here at the Wingate we are lucky enough to serve as models for the latest services and offerings. I was lucky enough to bump into Tina who was looking for someone to work with on our latest in hair care – the Keratin Hair Treatment. The Simply Smooth Keratin Hair Treatment is a formaldehyde free straightening formula that provides high-performance smoothing using a safe, natural process.
My hair is not curly, but it does get big and frizzy at times so I thought this may be a great taming mechanism for my unruly hair. My hair responds poorly to weather changes like humidity and I had heard the service is a great remedy for that. Also from what I understand, for women with curly hair that are looking to relax and soften – it is a great treatment.
Before I had it done I decided to do a Google search. You will see a lot out there about these treatments. The first important thing I learned is that our service is formaldehyde free. Many people are opposed to the Keratin treatments that utilize formaldehyde because of the prolonged exposure to the chemical. It has also been known to cause hair loss. Due to that the staff felt it was of course important to chose a treatment that offered a formaldehyde free choice – pheww…cross that off my list of concerns! I have had chemical treatments done to my hair before and wondered if that would be a problem – but all sources pointed to “no”. The product is safe and does not harm your hair, even if a chemical has treated it previously. The chemical does not affect the internal construct of your hair. It only works on the cuticle. Okay…all set.
The next thing on my list was the timing of the service. You will need to let the treatment set in your hair for three (3) days. Some people don’t wash their hair every day, but I happen to be one of those people that do! So I knew I needed to plan this out in a way that it worked out with work and home schedules. It is not good for the hair to be put up in a ponytail or in a baseball cap because it may cause breakage…so those are not options. I was also told that it is a good idea to wait and have your haircut after the treatment so you can trim away any of the dead ends. It is smart to color your hair beforehand because you will have to wait at least two weeks after the treatment to do any hair color services. I worked this all out and found the perfect day to make it all happen!
I knew the process would take a bit of time so I rounded up a few good magazines before settling into the seat. You know…the required intellectual reading like People, US Weekly, In Touch…good stuff like that! The actual service can take up to three hours depending on your hair length and type. The stylists will set up a free consultation with you to go over all the details beforehand. As a mother of two young boys the thought of sitting in that seat for hours sipping coffee and reading about Jon & Kate Plus 8 and Jon’s many foolish mistakes…was heaven.
First Tina took me to the sink and washed my hair with a clarifying shampoo to make sure it was very clean and ready for the treatment. After that my hair was dried completely. From there she started to divide my hair into a few sections. She began to apply the treatment to the sections until my hair was thoroughly wet with the Keratin. After this she again dried my entire head with a blow dryer. Finally, Tina utilized a special heated iron to seal in the treatment. Tina took a lot of precautions to make sure the iron was never in actual contact with my scalp…and I appreciated that! I relaxed and learned more about Brad and Angelina breaking up…again. I still consider myself "Team Aniston" so this is great reading material. There was no smell and it did not irritate me at all. I found the entire service kind of relaxing! From there I was given my instructions:
- Do NOT wash my hair or get it wet. I was to come in the morning of the fourth day and Tina would wash out the treatment and check out the results.
- Do NOT wear it in a pony tail or put a hat on…this may cause damage to the treatment.
- Do NOT perspire too much – try to avoid too many trips to the gym. Hmmm…I was okay with that one.
Okay. I can do this. I can. No washing hair for three days. I admit it, it was hard. I found that if I took the time to comb or brush out my hair to give it some body again…it didn’t look too bad. I cannot say I went out a ton. Luckily and unluckily for me – it rained two out of the three days. Unlucky because I had to make sure my hair stayed dry! Lucky because I think everyone just thought my hair was wet…not unwashed!
On the fourth day I happily had my hair washed and blown dry. Wow…it was beautiful!!! The hair was shiny and definitely straighter. It felt stronger to the touch. That frizzy feeling was totally gone and my hair was so luxurious! I was thrilled with my new look. Tina sent me off with the recommended hair products for free so that was a special treat. Clients receive that too – the shampoo and conditioner for free after the service. If you want to continue after that the products are reasonably priced. You aren’t supposed to wash your hair every day so I adjusted to that. The products they give you are especially designed to prolong the treatment. Overall it lasts four months until you may need another treatment.
Here are some other benefits I did not expect. While using a blow dryer to style my hair I noticed it dried a lot quicker. I also noticed it was a lot easier to style. Half the tools I typically use while drying my hair were no longer necessary. I am a bit challenged in that area so that was a great benefit. Sometimes I just let it air dry and the results were amazing. For a busy mom that was great! My hair was improved. It felt less heavy and had a beautiful bounce to it. I cannot believe how easy it is to now maintain my hair.
I have since watched a few clients walk out of here after their treatments. Curly, unruly hair is softer and straighter. Very frizzy hair is calmed and smoother. Some have said they used to spend hours dealing with detangling knots in their hair and that is over. Clients who have had other straightening treatments have noted that this is easier, cheaper and leaves the hair with more body. Everyone loves it!
Remember when Frenchy was piercing Sandy’s ears in Grease and she said – “Sandy, Sandy, beauty is pain.”? This is true. I cannot say it was easy to walk around with essentially greasy hair for those few days but it was well worth it. People noticed…”What did you do to your hair…is it a different color or something?" They could never quite figure out what had happened! And if you time it right you can hibernate for a few days and relax until it is time to wash it.
This isn't me...but here are some great before and after pictures:
If you are interested in more information here is the official website from Simply Smooth including a great video with before and after pictures:
For more information about the treatment at the Wingate:
If you are looking for the hair treatment that might meet all your needs...this could be the one!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Bridal Hair & Make-Up Consultations
In my opinion one of the most important parts of the bridal hair and make-up experience is the trials. Serving as a “dress rehearsal” for the big day - trial services will ensure that you are a radiant and tranquil bride! At the Wingate Salon & Spa our consultations are required in order to determine your hairstyle, headpiece placement and make-up needs. I always find it kind of crazy when brides tell me that they have contacted other salon and spas that do not offer bridal trials. Can you imagine being surprised how you look on the big day? It just is not smart to wait until that final day to see if that particular hair style or make-up colors are going to work for you. There are so many styles to choose from and they are not going to work for every bride. Your unique look is important to determine BEFORE the wedding date!
Our trials are typically scheduled 2-3 weeks before your wedding day so that the information is fresh in the stylists mind. If you wish to complete one sooner, we certainly accommodate that. Some brides want to know immediately what their “look” will be or desire a test run to see if the stylists and make-up artists are the best for them.
When having a hair consultation it is a good idea to have your hair washed and dried with no product in it. Bringing your veil, headpiece or tiara is extremely important. I always advise that brides wait until they have these in hand to do a trial. Of course when coming for a make-up trial, having a face free of any foundation, mascara, etc is important. Come clean! A good service provider will spend at least an hour with you to ensure that the look is perfect.
Share with your stylist and make-up artist how you want to feel as a bride. Good communication is the key to a successful trial so do not hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas. Pictures from magazines of what you want are helpful to guide the stylist and make-up artist. A picture of your gown is also helpful to fully understand the type of wedding look you are going for. Together you and the service provider will find a design that will suit your ideas, your dress, your face, your skin type, and your hair length and style. Keep in mind that the pictures of models that you rip from a magazine may have completely different hair and skin tones. The stylist and artists are really going to work with your individual needs and let you know if you are a good match for that particular fashion.
At the Wingate we will take a picture of you at the end of the trials and keep it on file. If you wish to have a picture of yourself, we recommend bringing a digital camera along.
At the end of your appointment you will get an idea of what you will look like the day of your wedding. No surprises! Some salon and spas will charge you the full price of an upstyle or make-up application. At the Wingate we offer the trials at a significantly reduced rate because we require it of brides. We feel it is THAT important to the bridal experience. This is the first step to ensuring that everything runs absolutely smoothly on your big day!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Our ongoing training is essential!
One of the most important goals of our talented hair stylists team is ongoing education. Why is this so essential? Think about it! One day everyone and their sister wants to look like Jennifer Aniston…the next day that shag look is so outdated. In 2008 the trend was all about short hair (see Katie Holmes, Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham) and now they are saying that the short bob is passé. So what are you going to do? Kick that short hair in to another direction or grow it long. And forget about just focusing on the cut – what about the color? L’Oreal is constantly updating and expanding it’s line of professional hair colors. New York is saying that Kate Moss’s new peroxide blond hair is going to be the trend of the year – but really…how many of us can rock that hair color? More traditional L’Oreal trends for Fall 2009 include rich reds, soft blonds, or warm brunette shades.
Receiving the latest technologies on color placement and trends are key to a progressive salon and we are proud that our stylists continued their education by attending these recent training sessions:
- The Art of Hair Color - The entire hair team from the Wingate attended the prestigious L'Oreal SoHo Academy in New York where they were able to train with celebrity stylists. The academy is the flagship educational facility of the acclaimed L'Oreal Professional National Academy program, located amidst trendy boutiques, cafes, and art galleries in New York City. The stylists learned the art of hair color, as well as the challenges of corrective hair color. Other expert classes included Short and Sexy and Fabulous over 40. Stylists received training on the latest color trends that come straight from Paris.
- Advancement in the Hair Industry - Kari Jo (Senior Stylist) attended this New York session and brought her knowledge back to the hair team about growing as a hair stylist in the industry.
- Special Event Upstyles - Three of our hair stylists attended training in Boston with celebrity stylist Malcolm Edwards. They have brought their knowledge of the latest in upstyles back to the rest of our talented staff! Malcolm started his career working behind the chair in his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland, but his visions of creating amazing designs soon moved him to London to pursue his dream of becoming a session stylist. After a serendipitous rise through the industry training with the likes of Guido Palau, he quickly became a star in his own right - Malcolm Edwards is one of the most sought-after hair stylists. His work has graced the pages of Vogue, W and Harpers Bazaar. He's also created some cutting edge looks on the runway for Prada, Miu Miu, La Perla, Vivien Westwood and Burberry.
- Haircutting & Design Trends - The stylists traveled to Boston for training with Amit Abraham. The weekend session focused on several new hair cutting and design techniques that the stylists are excited to bring back to their clients. Passionate, creative, and full of energy, Amit Abraham is known for creating hair that mixes classical shapes with contemporary inspirations. In his second decade of dressing hair, Amit has worked in virtually all hair mediums, styling for film and television, platform shows, print and runway. His work has taken him across the world, from Tel-Aviv to Manhattan, and he's equally at home styling 10 models for a runway show or creating an edgy cut on a windswept beach for a photo shoot. Amit's current work can be seen in the October issues of Allure, Lucky, W Magazine and Vogue.
- Special Event & Wedding Upstyle - The stylists learned the latest in upstyle trends for special events and weddings at a training with Orlando Pita. They are very excited to bring these new ideas and trends to their clients at the Wingate. For the last two decades, Orlando Pita has been a master of hair styles and fashions, the theatrical as well as the more realistic. Pita styles hair for celebrities from Madonna and Janet Jackson to Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore. His work has graced magazine covers such as the Italian, French, British, and American editions of Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar, and Allure. Many of his most extreme and fabulous hair designs were created for the fashion runway. Pita has created looks for Michael Kors, Versace, Prada, Miu Miu, Christian Dior, Valentino, Galliano, Gucci, Narcisco Rodriguez, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dolce & Gabbana. Declaring that he missed actually cutting hair, Orlando Pita opened his own salon in January 2005, in New York’s meatpacking district.
- Senior Level Hair Styling - Adriana and Kari Jo (Senior Stylists) were lucky enough to attend training with Jo Blackwell. Jo Blackwell is the owner of DopDop Salon in New York City (SoHo). Her salon offers a unique, “whole-vision” approach to hair design and her innovative style and passionate edge has New York buzzing. Many say that her vision to adhere to the artistic principles of hair design transcends the salon, and Dop Dop is setting new lines in the hair design business. Jo Blackwell-Preston won an Emmy Award in 2003 for commercial work. She also was on the premier episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy working with one of their clientele. She is a return guest yearly with the International Haircolor Exchange, and travels extensively as a color artist for L’Oreal Professional. She received the "Educator of the Year" Award from the International Hair Color Exchange. Jo serves on the Executive Board of the Hair Color Counsel of Intercoiffure alongside notable colorists.
- In-Salon Training - When they are not jetting off somewhere for training, the entire staff gets together in the salon for other continuous education. At least 4 times a year they are briefed on the latest in hair color trends and design from L'Oreal. Our exclusive Kerastase line is always on the cutting edge of hair products and offers many training sessions each year. Their Kerastase Haircare Institutes keep the staff updated on the benefits of the different product offerings and educates the stylists about which line is best for specific hair types. Finally, professionals from around the country are invited in to the salon and offer their expertise on specific topics such as razor cutting & design, men's haircuts, and more. The ongoing training and support within our hair stylist team ensures success in hair cutting and design and provides our clients with great results. Would you trust your hair to anyone else? I don't think so!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ageless Beauty
And now is the time of year that 20 somethings are really thinking about their style! It is graduation season and time to move on to either college or your first job. Isn't that time for a new look?
What about people like me...thirtysomethings? Maybe with kids, some at home, some at work, some working from home! Don't you sometimes feel like you have had that same haircut for years? Or you feel like you sacrificed your fashion to get that "mom" haircut? Maybe you are worried you may pop up on one of those morning show segments where they talk about owners starting to look a lot like their dogs? Yikes.
The L'Oreal Professionnel Soho Academy is the flagship educational facility of the acclaimed L'Oreal Professional National Academy program, located amidst trendy boutiques, cafes, and art galleries in New York City. L'Oreal Professionnel Soho Academy offers a year-round curriculum. Students are able to learn the art of hair color, as well as the challenges of corrective hair color. The class was taught by Carolo Navoa and Harmonie Redman. Carolo is the owner of Navoa Salon in Los Angeles and has been a hair stylist and educator for 15 years. He has traveled the country educating other stylists in perfecting their skills and knowledge in the hair industry.Carolo is an considered an expert in color design and highlighting. After attending cosmtelogy school, Harmonie quickly became enthralled with the many avenues of hair styling. Focusing on advanced classes quickly led to becoming an educator and platform artist for major industry names. She has won two Tiffany awards and was nominated for Hairdresser of the Year.
The Wingate Salon hairstylists recently took a trip to New York City to attend the SoHo academy and learn more about Ageless Style. At last, the beauty industry is giving woman of ALL ages their fair share of attention! Evolving a trend to make it appropriate and chic for women of different ages to share similar hair styles. All of the major magazines are giving us articles on what is stylish for people in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's and the same should go for hair.
The class was designed to show the hairstylists how to capture the beauty of their client's hair with a softer line and a strategic color placement. Fashionistas want to be able to be stylish at ever age. The class shared color and design trends that transcend age! Breaking the myths about hair styles for certain ages is so important. People want to reinvent themselves over and over and age should not always define you.
Adriana, the Hair Stylist Team Leader, said she was most impressed with the communication skills they taught the participants. She said - "There was a huge focus on consultation. Meeting every client where they are at - what will fit in their lifestyle, what is appropriate for them, what is the best communication style to find out the real needs of your clients. It really was a lot about thinking outside the box and having consultations with your clients that end with amazing results!"
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