Healthy hair is not only a beauty basic – it’s a must in our beauty books. The problem: It’s cold out there! Low moisture content of the outside air, combined with the heated inside air, can put your hair and your scalp under a lot of stress. Further, if you wear a hat to keep warm, the friction from the fabric rubbing against your hair creates static electricity. The result? Dry, dull hair that resists any attempt at styling. A proper care routine is a must to keep hair healthy and looking great during the winter months. Have your clients pay extra attention to their extensions to maintain moisture and shine despite the elements. Read on for some solutions to common cold weather hair problems. PROBLEM: DULL HAIR. Heat and friction interfere with the natural structure of hair and damage hair cuticles, which may lead to brittle and dull-looking hair. SOLUTION: CONDITION. Rich conditioning treatments prevent damage and make damaged hair cuticles smoother. Great Lengths Extra Rich Hair Mask conditions, repairs and strengthens the hair. It also helps hair retain moisture, preventing dryness and tangling, and keeping hair soft and shiny! PROBLEM: DRY HAIR & SCALP, caused by the lack of moisture in the air. SOLUTION: MOISTURIZE. Just like skin and nails, hair can easily become dry and brittle during the colder months. Lock in moisture to keep hair soft and healthy with a weekly conditioning treatment. The Great Lengths Extra Rich Hair Mask contains pro-keratin to rebuild the structure of dry and damaged hair, and is perfect for providing your client’s hair with some much-needed TLC. BONUS: WASH LESS Remind your clients to give their hair and scalp a break and wash a little less. The high pH level in water can cause your scalp to dry out and create dandruff. To combat this issue, suggest using Great Lengths Anti Tap Water as a final leave-in treatment after every shampoo. The complex formula of Panthenol, Biotin and their patented GSP-T regulates the pH level of the hair and scalp, helping to control dandruff and leaving the hair silky, shiny and static free. PROBLEM: FLY-AWAY HAIR. Arguably the most annoying aspect of winter hair, fly-away hair is caused by heated indoor air and the contact of our hair fibres with the fabric fibres of hats, headbands, and clothing. The movement of these fibres against hair produces static electricity, making it stand on end. SOLUTION: STYLING PRODUCTS. We recommend Great Lengths Anti-Tap Water. This aftercare spray not only controls the PH balance of the hair and scalp, but it infuses moisture and helps to control static and dryness. PROBLEM: HAT HAIR. Let’s face it, it’s way too cold to go outside without a hat on a cold wintery day! Your favourite hat will keep your ears warm, but unfortunately your hairdo will be undone. SOLUTION: WEATHER-PROOF! Don’t let the wind, rain, snow and a winter hat spoil your style! Great Lengths Soft Finish Spray is perfect for clients to keep a look in place. It gives hold without weighing hair down. Banish that flat hat hair with this strengthening, volume boosting spray. Pro tip: keep it around during the day to revive a look. PROBLEM: SPLIT ENDS & BREAKAGE and breakage caused by dryness and too much heat. SOLUTION: LESS HEAT. Cutting back on heat styling in the winter is essential, because there’s already that excess dryness in the air. Using heated styling tools will only increase the level of damage. Reminding clients to take time out from the hairdryer and styling tools once a week, may make a world of difference to the quality of their hair. For those clients with Great Lengths extensions, even though they must blow dry the bonds and/or tapeline, they can leave the length to dry naturally whenever possible. This will reduce the amount of stress and strain, and keep their locks looking luscious! BONUS: LINE WINTER HATS with silk or satin to help prevent split ends. Wool, cotton, and other coarse fabrics can cause split ends and breakage. Great Lengths aftercare products are essential to the suggested regimen for proper home care. They’ll help to extend the longevity of the installation, while keeping both natural hair and her extensions looking beautiful.
Marianne Savage runs Burlington Beauty Bar with a positive attitude and a great sense humour. A salon owner since 2009 and a certified professional hairstylist since 1998, Marianne has completed extensive training with Vidal Sassoon, Chi, Bumble & Bumble, L’Oréal, and of course, Great Lengths, just to name a few. She stays incredibly busy with Great Lengths, and she’s got the Facebook and Instagram feeds to prove it! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH GREAT LENGTHS AND WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION TO JOIN THE GL NETWORK? I’ve been involved with Great Lengths for over 13 years. The quality and selection were a big factor in my joining the Great Lengths network. Before Great Lengths I did glue-in and sew-in extensions and I realized people love to change up their look, they love something new, so I turned to Great Lengths because I only want what is best for my client’s hair, and I love continuing to learn. WHAT DID YOU EXPECT TO GET OUT OF YOUR GL CERTIFICATION? HAS GREAT LENGTHS FULFILLED THOSE EXPECTATIONS? I wasn’t sure what to expect, I just wanted to give my clients options. Now, more people are really investing in themselves and I don’t think either my clients or myself, could go without Great Lengths! WHAT IMPACT HAS BEING A GREAT LENGTHS ARTIST HAD ON YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS? I love envisioning a client from start to finish and transforming their hair with extensions. I recently had a client who wanted a change, but didn’t want to cut or colour her hair, so I suggested balayage using just Great Lengths. She wanted something subtle, so I chose colours #4 and #3. It turned out beautiful! Since then, we’ve spoken about going a little lighter next time and she has already booked her next set! I always tell my clients that are new to Great Lengths: you’re going to be addicted and you won’t want to survive without them. No matter how many times I have heard a client say they will get them just this once, they always come back for more, and that has been huge for my business. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GREAT LENGTHS? They make your hair look fabulous- with Great Lengths there is never a bad hair day! They can really make a difference in a client’s natural hair. A lot of my clients have found with the right person doing their extensions, they can grow out their own hair and even have it grow longer than it’s ever been before, because they do less to their hair when they have Great Lengths. If you are feeling down on yourself, feeling self-conscious, doubting yourself or God forbid - feeling fat, Great Lengths is a game-changer. It’s not just about length, volume or colour- it can be a self-esteem booster. I’ve had clients say they feel more confident, sexier, and for me, they make me feel thinner! HOW DO YOU ADVERTISE YOUR GREAT LENGTHS SERVICES? When it comes to advertising, I find the best (and free!) way to do it, is Facebook and Instagram. It’s the new word of mouth. Start a business account, and inject a little personality in it. It’s all about your work and selling yourself. In the past, when people loved something they told 10 people, now all it takes is a like or a share of a photo and millions of people could see it. I’ve created a hashtag for all my work, so that both me and my clients can add photos. When I look at a client I don’t see dollar signs, I see a canvas and a billboard. I think, “How fantastic can I make you look?” When a client goes out or posts a selfie, I want people to ask, “Who does your hair?!” That is the best advertisement. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU OFFER NEWLY CERTIFIED STYLISTS TO BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR GREAT LENGTHS SKILLSET? Always make the client feel welcome. It starts from the first minute you meet them. If they trust you and they feel comfortable with you they will return. If they love you and you treat them right, everyone they know will be coming to you! The best tip you can get is a referral! DO YOU HAVE A HAIR HERO? I’m going to sound cheesy, but my mom is a retired hairstylist and my Great Lengths removal queen and a big part of my hair world. A couple of others: Vidal for his greatness, his work and his ability to make everyone feel equal. I feel he was a very humble man! The Cat in the Hat, Robert Cromeans is amazing, so motivating, a must see. Last but not least, Farouk Shami. I had the pleasure of working for his company as an educator, as well as working at their first hair show in the middle east (Egypt). He is very inventive and creative. There is so much you can learn from him. IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYONE, WHOSE HAIR WOULD YOU LOVE TO WORK ON? Britney! She needs a little love! WHAT OR WHO DO YOU LOOK TO FOR INSPIRATION? Inspiration is so easy to find now with YouTube and Instagram. I have two little kids so when they watch a movie for the tenth time, I watch hair videos or take hair classes online. I love that there is no excuse for people anymore- you can learn anywhere. There is always something new to help you improve, or even just to refresh something you may have forgotten. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT BEING A STYLIST? Everything. I really love my job. I like getting people excited about their hair and educating them on how to make their hair the best it can be. I love to make people as happy as I possibly can. It’s all about making a person look and feel good. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MANTRA, A QUOTE OR A SAYING? “Only you walk in your shoes.” My salon is a place of no judgement. I try to stay positive and stress free, and encourage my clients to do the same. And… If you’re having a bad day, get your hair done! WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS MOVING FORWARD? Definitely more classes and shows. I love educating my clients so maybe I’ll get back into working for a company and educating again part-time so I can still fit in all my clients. We will see where the wind blows me, I’m open to any new adventure. CHECK OUT BURLINGTON BEAUTY BAR ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW MARIANNE ON INSTAGRAM.
This Fall season, start fresh with a new colour, cut or style. Simplicity, fun, innovation… the trends are really mixing it up this year. There's something for everyone and anyone. Here are our 15 favourite hair trends for Fall 2017, from the runways and celebrity stylists. TECHNICOLOUR Some beauty trends are just more fun than others. Technicolour hair extensions weaved throughout hair were spotted at Fall fashion shows. This is a fun way to introduce clients to Great Lengths and unique colours without damaging natural hair. Whether it’s bright pops of colour or pastel strands, either way it is a simple approach to add personality. BOW CRAZY Black ribbons and bows were a runway hair trend in New York, Milan, London and Paris at Fall fashion shows. They can be worn many ways: pulled into a low ponytail and wrapped with a bow, looped around a bun, or secure a small half up section with a ribbon – it’s a very versatile trend and a fun way to add a feminine touch! ROOTY BLONDE A soft and purposefully grown-out look has all the glamour of a beautiful blonde, minus the high maintenance. The rooty blonde look is IN for Fall. Beautiful, low maintenance colour? What’s not to love? BRAIDS OF ALL SHAPES & SIZES Braids aren't going anywhere for Fall 2017. Fishtail braids, loose braids, double braided buns and braided pigtails have all been spotted on the runways. For a fresh look, secure loose braids with a single bobby pin rather than an elastic. With this technique, hair will appear to be floating in a braid. GONFLEZ LE VOLUME If there’s one thing you should do for your hair this season, it’s pump up the volume. Whether it’s sky high 60’s inspired volume, big curls coaxed out of natural texture or even crimped- volume is in. Our favourite is hair curled, fluffed and flipped over to the side for extreme height at the root. (Paired with a cozy sweater makes it even better!) Add Great Lengths extensions to really boost volume. LASH-SKIMMING BANGS The ideal bang length for Fall: basically, resting on your lashes. Bangs falling just below the brow from outer corner to outer corner of the eyes will add dimension, contrast and texture. They frame the face with attitude and sophistication and are super flattering. Sure to be seen everywhere as the cooler months arrive, Kerry Washington and Alexa Chung have already rocked this look BUTTERSCOTCH BLONDE The buttery brown-blonde mashup, like Lily Rose Depp’s, is an amped up version of dark blonde. Butterscotch hair colour is one of the most appealing shades of blonde for women of all ages. It looks great on graying hair as well as on any dark natural shades. A great transition colour for Fall. THE RAZORED RAPUNZEL CUT This popular cut for Fall 2017 is like a modern-day Cher style. This cut requires ultra-long hair that falls below the waist, with ends that are razored and thinned, but not blunt. Softness at the ends of the hair allow for movement and balances the heaviness of the length and... is oh so pretty as we move into Fall. UPDATED VINTAGE BUNS Modern twists on traditional hairstyles are in. Buns for Fall are sleeker and more styled than the messy bun of Summer. French twists on clients that have Great Lengths create an oversized proportion that keeps the vintage look modern. A knotted bun at the nape of the neck with twisted strands creates a lovely sleek look with youthful sophistication. CONTOUR COLOURING Contour colouring or “contourage” picks up light and dark shadowing around the face, contouring the hair in a similar way to the make-up technique. Highlighting certain sections of the hair and enhancing length and definition can accentuate facial features, give more definition to bone structure and highlight skin tone, making it a very flattering trend. ALL NATURAL The natural look is the biggest trend of this season. Letting hair speak for itself and flow freely, styled simply by the touch of a hand is what dominated the runways this Fall. Hairstylists certainly weren’t pushed for time backstage when styling this look. Pair with fresh makeup and a sweater dress and this is a simply beautiful look. DEEP SIDE PART A runway favourite, side-parting was everywhere this Fashion Week. Deep side parts are a quick way to change up your regular look with a high-impact. They can be worn with straight sleek hair or loose waves, with an accessory like a grouping of pins or an ornate barrette on the light side of the part, making it a super versatile look for the Fall season. WARM CHOCOLATE Warm chocolate tones for cool Fall days. A great option for natural brunettes wanting to enrich and spice up their colour. Deeper tones like nutmeg takes basic brown from so-so to sultry. A slight hint of golden brown gives a softer finish. Warm chocolate colours are beautiful on many complexions and really enliven green or brown eyes. MERMAID LENGTH Flowing mermaid hair makes for instant style (no effort required). Longer hair means even more room to experiment with colour, layers, and styling. Braids, up-dos, buns can all benefit from extra length. Plus, there’s just something about hair that’s long, curled and tucked under a cute Fall hat! Take medium length hair to mermaid hair in no time with Great Lengths for super satisfied, on-trend clients. PEEK-A-BOO BLONDE Caramel highlights, like Chrissy Teigen’s, add instant warmth to your look, making it the perfect way to transition your Summer sun-kissed hair into Fall. Subtle colour can be applied to the bangs, sides or the back sections, to add depth and to brighten natural brunette tones. The possibilities are endless What trend are you loving for Fall? Let us know!
New Season, New Colours! Just in time for Fall, three new beautiful cool shades… New Colours #66, #67, #68 Available in Fusion in Lengths of: 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 Available in GL Tapes in lengths of: 10, 14, 18 and 22 Available in GL Tapes Plus in lengths of: 18 (14 Special order only) Also, fresh for Fall: Four new Rooted Shades 3 on 84 | 67 on 24 | 67 on 84 | 68 on 23 Available in Fusion and GL Tapes 16 length only “Hair is an accoutrement. It’s jewelry. It’s an accessory.” — JILL SCOTT
The saying goes, “sweater weather is better weather”, but the change in temperature can really confuse hair. Fall’s dry, cold air can make hair frizzy, brittle, and totally unmanageable. We've got some tips to help you and your clients maintain beautiful, healthy hair all season long. 1. BE SURE TO GET A FRESH CUT We know Great Lengths clients are attached to their length, but a summer of sun exposure can leave your hair damaged and unhealthy looking. A small trim to clean up split ends is super beneficial to restore the health of both Great Lengths extensions and natural hair. The longer your hair, the more susceptible it is to breakage. New season, new hair! 2. GIVE THE PONYTAIL A REST The much-loved ponytail is cute and quick, and is especially great for hot summer days, but there is a downside. Ponytails can cause breakage and scalp stress. As the weather gets colder, and your hair gets dryer, it gets worse. Welcome Fall by wearing hair down or only softly pinned up. 3. GIVE YOUR HAIR AN EXTRA DOSE OF MOISTURE The transition from Summer to Fall is a vital time to add a hair mask to your routine. A change in shampoo and conditioner can help too. These changes in routine will help your hair adjust to the change in temperature and recover from some of Summer’s drying elements, such as salt water, sun and chlorine. Treating hair and extensions with Great Lengths Deep Conditioning Mask will condition ends and will leave hair refreshed and renewed with a healthy shine. It will also help clients combat the static and tangles that come with Fall hats, scarves and indoor heating- which is extremely drying to extension hair, especially when coupled with the use of heat-activated tools. Before doing any kind of heat styling, spritz a touch of Great Lengths Heat Protector Spray on strands to help prevent breakage. Finish with Great Lengths Hair Serum and your hair will look and feel as good as new! 4. INVEST IN VOLUMIZER Love it or hate it, Summer’s humidity can mean big hair. As the weather gets colder, the humidity decreases, which may cause your hair to go flat. Give your roots an extra boost to keep that healthy volume way up. This can be achieved with volumizing products, or you might consider adding an extra bundle of Great Lengths. Hello thick and beautiful hair! 5. GO DARKER Summer is synonymous with sun-kissed hair and highlights of all shades. But as the cold weather approaches, time spent outdoors in the sunshine definitely shortens, and those sun-kissed highlights begin to fade. Beat nature to the punch by going a shade or two darker for Fall. Colouring hair darker will even out the highlighted areas and allow the transition to look much more natural.
NEW PRODUCT ALERT! GL Tapes and GL Tapes Plus (with hidden tape line) are the most recent addition to the Great Lengths Line. They are both tape on tape systems, sandwiching the client’s hair in between. Using the same virgin quality hair Great Lengths is known for; GL Tapes and GL Tapes Plus give stylists the opportunity to introduce extension services to a broader client base with lower application price points and less application time commitment, all without compromising the quality of the hair used or the resiliency of the application. The GL Tapes Plus can be used as the top piece of the sandwich in the finer areas around the face, at the crown and at the part line. Because the tape line is covered with hair, it is substantially less detectable than the GL Tapes alone. The GL Tapes and Tapes Plus have a tape line of only 1” wide by 3/8” deep, much smaller and more natural looking than any other tape on tape system on the market. The tape line’s polyurethane strip is lined with toile, providing more strength and longevity; therefore, allowing for multiple re-applications. GL Tapes and GL Tapes Plus make getting extensions so much easier, faster and more affordable. A full head installation takes less than 90 minutes, and better still, the hair can be re-taped and re-used numerous times! Guaranteed your clients will fall in love with GL Tapes and GL Tape Plus! COMING SOON... GL TAPES & GL TAPES PLUS 10 Pieces per Package (5 sandwiches) ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME: Mid-September GL TAPES - AVAILABLE IN 10”, 14”, 18” and 22” Lengths GL TAPES PLUS –AVAILABLE IN 14”, 18” Lengths GL FASHION COLOURS Available in 16” length only
Hugo Mainville is a master hair colourist, a L’Oreal Professionnel Portfolio Artist and last but not least, a Great Lengths educator. With his many years of experience, Hugo brings a passion and excellence to his educational seminars. As a Great Lengths Educator, Hugo prepares stylists to provide personalized service of the highest quality, whether clients seek volume, length, texture or a specialized service that only a Great Lengths Artist can provide. With 20 years’ of experience as a professional hair colourist, Hugo has developed a keen eye for color pigments, and how to best enhance looks and hairstyles, a great asset when planning colour placement for hair extension installations. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH GREAT LENGTHS WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION TO JOIN THE GREAT LENGTHS NETWORK? I have been working with Great Lengths for about 5 years. I hated hair extensions prior to knowing them! I made the decision to add Great Lengths to my services because I want the best of the best for my clients. WHEN YOU ORIGINALLY TRAINED WITH GREAT LENGTHS, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT TO GET OUT OF IT? HAS GREAT LENGTHS FULFILLED THOSE EXPECTATIONS? First, I wanted to get a deep understanding of the product. Second, I wanted to know how far I could go with the product from an artistic angle. Third, I wanted to do hair extensions for the right reasons. The training fully met those expectations. So much so I became an educator in Quebec! WHAT IMPACT HAS BEING A GREAT LENGTHS ARTIST HAD ON YOU? Becoming a GL artist has made me an expert and a frank stylist. Truth and nothing but the truth. The mix of colours between natural hair and extensions is what I like the best. My goal is to create the perfect illusion. Accordingly, the best compliment for me is when a client tells me that people do not believe her when she says she wears hair extensions. Mission accomplished! Cold fusion allows for more refined colour combinations and very neat/clean application. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU OFFER NEWLY CERTIFIED STYLISTS TO BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR GREAT LENGTHS SKILLSET? I always tell stylists I have just trained that they are becoming masters of illusion. They have the power to change things, create the impossible, make it real. Nobody likes poor work. They must be at their best and maintain the highest standards. That way, the brand maintains prestige and they can be associated with that prestige. WHAT ARE YOUR COLOUR PREDICTION FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS? This summer, all colours are trendy as long as the women wearing them own and embrace them. Now more than ever, women need to live fashion, not just wear it. In a nutshell: be the trend, do not just wear it! Whether you are blond, a redhead or a brunette, you must own your colour. Just like the essences that comprise the scent of a fragrance, multiple pigments combine to bring your colour to life. There is no accident, it is not a question of chance: your colour becomes your signature. DO YOU HAVE ANY STYLE PREDICTIONS FOR SUMMER? As for trending haircuts, it is all about deconstruction and a hint of ‘calculated negligence’: the buns and hair are loose, but it should remain sophisticated. The haircut needs to be able to adapt to different activities throughout the day: at the office, but also after work in a trendy bar and finally in a fancy restaurant. It is the same for clothes. DO YOU HAVE A STYLE ICON? OR A HAIR HERO? My fashion references and icons can be divided into three categories of hair colours. Blonds: Charlize Theron. Redheads: Amy Adams. Brunettes: Keira Knightley. These women embody the versatility of their own style. From short to long hair, straight to curly, lighter to darker, they have embraced numerous styles but never lost the essence of who they are. WHAT DO YOU LOOK TO FOR INSPIRATION? My clients are my inspiration. Each one is like a canvas on which I practice my art. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE OR SAYING? “Don’t wear Fashion, Be the Fashion” FOLLOW HUGO ON INSTAGRAM.
The lazy days of summer are here, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Simple and summer go hand in hand. With these super easy looks, simple, summer and stylish all come together. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR TOP SEVEN SIMPLE SUMMER STYLES. THE MESSY TEXTURED PONY Perfectly un-done hair. Style day old curls! When you don’t have time to do a full head of curls or waves, take on a messy textured pony, often seen on Instagram, Pinterest, and even on the runway. LE NOEUD THE KNOT Start with a pony tail and start twisting! The perfect easy style for the summer. THE LOW, SIDE BRAID Summer is peak braid season. Braids are a great way to bring on festival vibes in a matter of seconds. The low, loose side braid will feel casual, comfortable and trendy. THE HUN Not a top-knot, not a down ‘do: a perfect combination of the two. The half-bun, ‘the hun’ is the ultimate bad hair day style. For an effortless too-cool-to-care allure. THE TOP KNOT A quick and easy go-to look that can work for running errands, or for a date night out. Begin this look with wavy, textured (unwashed!) hair. ACCESSORIZE Hairbands, clips, jewellery, ribbons and flowers - treat your hair like a blank canvas and get creative. Quick, fun and perfect for a bad hair day. UNDONE BEACH WAVES Universally adored, and a summer classic. We think of warm weather, and instantly think easy, breezy, wavy hair. There are a lot of ways to create this look, many without heat- giving your hair, and you a break! What is your go to simple summer style? Let us know!
Tiger Eye Balayage The new bronde. Named after the stone, Tiger Eye Balayage is a mix of beautiful caramel and deep brown highlights. This look compliments warm brunette tones rich in gold, amber and honey shades. Tiger Eye Balayage works on all hair lengths. It looks awesome on a short bob. Rocking the Metal “Metallic tones are also in popular demand,” says colourist Allison Rappel. “These tones include a ‘metal’ like finish and can vary in tone.” The Melting Pot Piggy-backing off Tiger Eye Balayage, Tyler Colton, a stylist who works with Roselyn Sanchez and Constance Wu, says that “colour melting” will continue to thrive this year. “Colour melting is the new trend that allows colourists to use multiple tones of colour to create seamless colour from root to ends, whether you are a brunette or a blonde,” he says. Rose Gold Blondes “For blondes, during the spring season I recommend a rose gold shade,” says Sam Ruvinov, senior colorist at Julien Farel.
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