Have a look at each of our Transformation of the Month’s from 2018! Click through to learn about each transformation, and to hear from the stylist about their 2018 highlights and thoughts on the upcoming new year. JANUARY Marianne Savage @burlingtonbeautybar This transformation was noticed globally; Great Lengths Ireland gave it a well-deserved shout out on Instagram. Marianne’s client had used extensions before, but not Great Lengths. Her very fine hair was under major stress from improper treatment by stylists, while also feeling the effects of suffering from stress and anxiety. Using two bundles, with most cut in half and some in thirds, Marianne created a beautiful, natural and healthy look. Since this application, this client has seen much more growth in her natural hair. In 2019, Marianne thinks clients should resolve to… “Use the best products you can! You won’t have to wash as often or styling your hair will take less work. And, if your day isn’t going well- stop what you’re doing and get a blowout. Having beautiful hair is a pick me up!” As for 2019 Trends: “Anything goes. And that’s great because we are all so different!” Looking back on 2018… It was a great year! Becoming a Great Lengths educator, and building a new salon for myself and my clients to feel at home in were my highlights. FEBRUARY Jenna Bosch @jennaengelhair For this dramatic transformation Jenna used 3 bundles of #59 in 20”. The result? A silky-smooth, ultra-long, ultra-blond finish. Jenna’s 2019 hair resolutions for clients: “I’m always encouraging my clients to use less heat on their hair and to deep condition! These two very important things make a massive difference in the integrity of the hair! When using any heat tool, make sure you use a high-quality thermal protectant and turn the temperature down. Fine, thin, or pre-lightened hair should not have anything hotter then 320 degrees F.” Jenna’s personal goal for 2019: “Win a Contessa! I love doing photoshoot work. It really keeps me thinking outside the box and gives me the opportunity to create looks my clients wouldn’t typically ask for!” Her 2018 highlight: “Mentoring the group of young stylists on our team; watching them mature and grow their skills above and beyond their own expectations.” MARCH Jo-Anny Raymond-Proulx @joannydoeshair Jo-Anny took this client from drab to fab. An amazing transformation from damaged, short and dead-looking, to long, shiny, healthy-looking hair. Jo-Anny’s tips for success in 2019: “Be kind, open-minded, always curious to know better, and have passion for what you’re doing.” IN for 2019? “Warm tones! And babylights will be the new balayage.” The highlight of her year? “My regular clients, who keep coming back because they are happy with my work and love what I do. A great result of the passion and love that I put towards what I do!” APRIL Steven Mathew @stevenmathew Having previously worn a different type and method of extension, Steven’s guest was super excited to try Great Lengths. A pre-blend of approximately 200+ bonds in shades 9, 67 and 68 in mostly extra fine (1/3) and fine (1/2) sized bonds were used. This guest has loved her Great Lengths so much, she is having Steven install her third set at the end of this month! Success! Steven’s mantra for 2019: “Obsessed with giving my best! “As with anything I do creatively, I am committed to giving my all to every project, so I can continue to grow and excel, and most importantly, continue to feel proud of myself while doing so.” A must-do for stylist success in 2019: “For the past few years, it has been essential for anyone looking for continued success in the beauty industry to advertise on social media. That’s here to stay, but the way people are engaging with beauty posts is changing. A beautiful photo is not enough anymore. People are looking to make an authentic connection with an influencer or a brand, and are becoming less tolerant of being inundated with posts that seem to be lacking in authenticity. Share that beautiful photo but include your story. It's the stories that make us relatable, and in turn will yield greater success.” Steven’s highlight of 2018: “When I think back on 2018, undoubtedly the biggest change I made was stepping up my game and offering Great Lengths for my guests. One look at my Instagram will tell you it was a highlight!” MAY Élodie Picard @elodiepicard09 This client initially had very short hair, before adding extensions she let her hair grow for about 4 months. Elodie used 5 packs of 16 inch, and her salon’s colourist, Catherine, added highlights. The client loved the result! She wore the extensions for 5 months and at the time of removal, her natural hair had grown significantly and was left very healthy. Élodie’s 2019 must-do’s for success: “Be open-minded. Pay attention to detail! Every detail is important. Always offer the latest and the best in home care. And, give your client an exceptional experience every time they are in your chair.” Her 2019 career goals: “I’d like to develop a new target clientele: mature women who are not familiar with hair extension services, to propose fuller hair, while keeping things discrete and natural-looking.” Looking back… and looking forward: “The salon where I work, Guylaine Martel Artistes Coiffeurs, has an International reputation, giving all of us in the salon the chance to shine. In 2018, the owner and artistic director, Guylaine Martel, travelled with the Enchanted Show for L’Oréal Pro. In 2019, Guylaine Martel will be taking on the Artistic Direction for La Biosthetique Paris- a new and exciting adventure for all of us in the salon! We’re all very much looking forward to it.” JUNE Britney McCulloch @wisphairbyb Britney’s client, Holly, had worn Great Lengths before and loved them, so when she was looking for a change, she knew where to turn. Holly has fine hair but a lot of it, so Britney used a mix of fine and full bonds to create this look. Two bundles of #23, two of #67 and one of #61 were used for this look, resulting in perfectly blended blonde. Britney’s 2018 highlight: “Salon Wisp celebrated one-year downtown Burlington! It’s safe to say we love the community we’re in.” She recommends client’s resolve to… “Ditch your hair elastics! There’s no question all of us long haired ladies like to put our hair up, but regular elastics pull on your hair and cause stress. Using something like a ribbon hair tie or a scrunchie is a lot more forgiving.” Britney’s must-do for stylist success in 2019: “Market yourself online daily, social media obviously isn’t going anywhere. The majority of clients aren’t coming to our salon by chance, they have carefully selected us through social media.” JULY Lauren Rossi @laurenemilyyy Want more blonde? Great Lengths is the way to go! That desire for more blonde, and more length, inspired this transformation. Instead of using bleach, Lauren opted for Great Lengths extensions to help keep her client’s hair healthy. Three bundles of 16 were used to achieve length, volume and that perfect blonde. Lauren’s mantra for 2019: If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart- Buddha Her tips for stylist success in 2019 are simple… “Work hard and stay authentic.” The highlight of her year? “Introducing Great Lengths in our hair salon was a big turning point for us this year. Having already worked with these extensions in the past, we knew our clients would be getting the finest quality products and services.” AUGUST Tiara Noname @Tiaramyhair Tiara dubbed this look, The Raechel. This transformation used a full head of full bond, 16-inch extensions in a blend of four different colours. Alternating strands and alternating colours made this transformation beautifully natural looking! Tiara encourages clients to resolve to… “Try something different in the New Year. Extensions can give you the hair you’ve always dreamed of! Talk to your stylist about your options.” Her motto for 2019? “I can, and I will. “ Her highlight of 2018: “2018 was an amazing year! The highlight would be completing the Great Lengths course and becoming certified in the cold fusion/flat bond method. Pun intended, it has been a great extension to services I currently offer. “ SEPTEMBER Naomi Raye @nomeraye Naomi’s client Kendall came to her after the birth of her second baby with concerns that her hairline was getting finer. She was missing that full bang that she used to have. Naomi achieved this look with GL Tapes. They give that volume at the front, allowing the hair to fall nicer, and cover a larger area. Her client is absolutely loving them! Naomi recommends clients resolve to… “To treat your hair like it’s “dry clean only”! We go to the salon and spend money to get our hair healthy and shiny and then go home and use the cheapest product and expect it to be maintained. I want clients to see the benefits of home care. Instead of hearing, “my hair never looks like this when I do it at home”, I want to hear, “Oh my god, my hair has never felt or looked better!” Her thoughts on 2019 trends… “Trends are mostly guidelines for us to follow. It is our job as stylists to tweak them and make them work in a way that is best suited to a client’s needs and look. I’d love to see a more modern mullet come back. It sounds crazy, but Joan Jett, Cher and Jane Fonda all rocked it. Upgrade to years ahead and move towards a strong, face-framing, long fringe.” The highlight of her year? “Throughout your career you hear all kinds of stories from people. This year I was honoured to meet a few people who overcame cancer and hear their stories. Women going through cancer treatments often say the treatment itself didn’t scare them, but the thought of losing their hair was unimaginable. After meeting with them, helping them attain hair they thought would be completely unachievable was the best feeling in the world. It was a challenge for me, and for Great Lengths. My expectations were high for GL and they came through. I was able to help these ladies have the confidence to look in the mirror again. I love empowering women to stand tall and be proud of who they are and sometimes it starts with a great head of hair. Giving back to the community in the one way I know best was my highlight this year, and that’s fixing a fellow woman’s crown when she needed it most.” OCTOBER Frank Saab @saabsalonspa This client had never been able to achieve the length she desired due to the texture of her hair, combined with damage from blonde processing. At first, she was a little nervous and skeptical; she didn’t want to have noticeable extensions. After seeing some of Saab Salon’s other transformations however, her skepticism turned to excitement. By using 2 different blonde tones in 16” length, Frank was able to achieve a seamless blend for a very natural look, resulting in one extremely happy client! Frank’s predictions for style in the New Year: “I think we will see the revival of BOLD, long hair. With Great Lengths comes great responsibility.” His 2019 career goals: “After doing hair for so long and being a lifetime student of the craft, my goals moving forward are to mentor others and push them to reach greatness.” The Saab Salon 2018 highlight: “We were asked to participate in Creatif Canada in Toronto, where we had the opportunity to do hair on stage. Créatif celebrates the craft and community of hair artistry and design in Canada. Aiming to showcase the talent in Canada’s creative hubs from coast-to-coast; Créatif is the place to witness and be inspired by Canada’s creative community of visionaries within the world of hair artistry and beyond.”
It’s almost time to start thinking of New Year’s Resolutions! In 2019, resolve to never stop learning. There’s always something new and inspiring to learn with Great Lengths; whether you’re a stylist looking to get certified, or a previously trained stylist looking for a refresh. Make 2019 the year you take your career to the next level with Great Lengths. Any Great Lengths certified professional who wishes to attend a seminar for the purposes of updating their skills or re-training, may do so free of charge. Please contact us to ensure that space is available if you wish to attend a particular seminar. Please note, seminar dates are subject to change at any time without notice. JANUARY January 27-28 - Calgary, AB January 20-21 - Toronto, ON FEBRUARY February 3-4 - Vancouver, BC February 3-4 - Winnipeg, MB February 10-11 - St-John’s, NL February 24-25 - Quebec, QC February 24-25 - Toronto, ON February 24-25 - Moncton, NB MARCH March 3-4 - Edmonton, AB March 10-11 - Ottawa, ON March 10-11 - Montreal March 17-18 - Regina, SK March 24-25 - Calgary, AB APRIL April 7-8 - Quebec, QC April 7-8 - Halifax, NS April 7-8 - Edmonton, AB April 14-15 - Fredericton, NB April 14-15 - Toronto, ON April 21-22 - Vancouver, BC April 28-29 - Victoria, BC April 28-29 - Charlottetown, PEI MAY May 5-6 - Winnipeg, MB May 20-21 - Montreal, QC May 20-21 - Toronto, ON May 26-27 - Ottawa, ON May 26-27 - St-John’s, NL May 27-28 - Quebec, QC JUNE June 2-3 - Toronto, ON June 2-3 - Calgary, AB June 2-3 - Charlottetown, PEI June 9-10 - Toronto, ON June 9-10 - Ottawa, ON June 16-17 - Vancouver, BC June 16-17 - Edmonton, AB June 16-17 - Moncton, NB June 23-24 - St-John’s, NL June 23-24 - Saskatoon, SK June 23-24 - Toronto, ON JULY July 7-8 - Charlottetown, PEI July 7-8 - Quebec, QC July 7-8 - Montreal, QC July 14-15 - Victoria, BC July 21-22 - Regina, SK July 21-22 - Halifax, NS July 28-29 - Toronto, ON July 28-29 - Calgary, AB July 28-29 - Winnipeg, MB AUGUST August 11-12 - Toronto, ON August 11-12 - Fredericton, NB August 11-12 - Calgary, AB August 18-19 - Edmonton, AB August 18-19 - Halifax, NS August 18-19 - Vancouver, BC August 25-26 - Saskatoon, SK August 25-26 - Charlottetown, PEI SEPTEMBER September 8-9 - Calgary, AB September 8-9 - Montreal, QC September 15-16 - Quebec, QC September 15-16 - Victoria, BC September 22-23 - Halifax, NS September 22-23 - Regina, SK September 22-23 - Toronto, ON September 29-30 - St-John’s, NL September 29-30 - Edmonton, AB OCTOBER October 6-7 - Moncton, NB October 6-7 - Montreal, QC October 6-7 - Ottawa, ON October 20-21 - Vancouver, BC October 20-21 - Victoria, BC October 20-21 - Toronto, ON October 27-28 - Halifax, NS October 27-28 - Saskatoon, SK October 27-28 - Ottawa, ON October 27-28 - Calgary, AB NOVEMBER November 3-4 - Montreal, QC November 3-4 - St-John’s, NL November 17-18 - Toronto, ON November 17-18 - Winnipeg, MB November 24-25 - Edmonton, AB November 24-25 - Ottawa, ON November 24-25 - Vancouver, BC November 24-25 - Fredericton, NB DECEMBER December 1-2 - Toronto, ON December 8-9 - Ottawa, ON December 8-9 - Halifax, NS
Licensed beauty professionals from across the country came together on November 4, 2018 to celebrate at the 30th annual Contessa Awards gala. To honour this landmark anniversary, the coveted competition sparkled like never before at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards - the Contessas – are the gold standard in Canadian beauty awards and Great Lengths Canada could not be more proud to be a sponsor! Since 1988, each year the Contessas bring the best of Canada’s talent together to measure their creativity in a photo-based competition open to all licensed beauty professionals from coast to coast. 23 awards were presented to the biggest names in Canadian beauty. In addition to 19 awards honouring excellence in hairstyling, further awards include Canadian Nail Artist of the Year, Makeup Artist of the Year, Salon Interior Design and The John Steinberg Award for Community Service. Entrants in the photo-based awards remain anonymous through two rounds of judging performed by panels of independent experts. The first round of judging is live, performed by judges selected from within the Canadian professional beauty industry. The second is performed online, by experts from around the world. In the past, this panel has included beauty editors, photographers and celebrity hairstylists. Being awarded a Contessa from this panel of best-in-class artists and professionals is a true honour; excellent for a portfolio and reputation, and better still for business and opening doors! Our Great Lengths Canada team proudly presented the award for Avant Garde Hairstylist of the year to winner, Silas Tsang, of Blushes Salon in Ottawa. Silas also won the honour of Elite Master Hairstylist. Such amazing talent - congratulations Silas! We’d like to congratulate all the winners and finalists on their inspirational work. The outstanding creativity of these collections continues to push boundaries and challenge stylists to reach new heights. VIEW THE FULL LIST OF CONTESSA 2019 WINNERS
GL Tapes are an easy solution that allow for a fast transformation. They offer a unique flexibility with their secure hold and easy removal; and they can be re-used several times! Using the same ethically-sourced, non-chemically treated hair Great Lengths is known for, GL Tapes open up the luxury of Great Lengths to a broader client base because they are easier, faster and more affordable. HAVE A LOOK AT 5 DIFFERENT WAYS GL TAPES CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE HAIR. GL Tapes for volume As with Great Lengths fusion, GL Tapes are not always for length! Boost fine hair with an application of tapes and add life to limp locks. VIEW ON INSTAGRAM VIEW ON INSTAGRAM GL Tapes for LENGTH Tapes can, of course, take a client from short to long, and quickly! Perfect for someone looking for less of an investment. VIEW ON INSTAGRAM VIEW ON INSTAGRAM GL Tapes for BANGS GL Tapes Plus, with the entire tape line covered with hair, are even less visible than regular Tapes. Making them perfect for creating a fuller fringe. VIEW ON INSTAGRAM GL Tapes for colour Flashes of colour that won’t fade, and require zero bleach? GL Tapes makes this possible. VIEW ON INSTAGRAM VIEW ON INSTAGRAM GL Tapes for fills Another way to use the magic that is GL Tapes: Fill in those difficult to grow, patchy areas for a fuller, more healthy look; or to help fill out a blunt cut. VIEW ON INSTAGRAM
In episode 4 of The Great Lengths Girl podcast, Dee Gauthier, brushes up on (pun intended!) how to take care of your Great Lengths Hair Extensions so they can last to their fullest potential. HAVE A LISTEN! Be sure to also check out Dee’s Washing and Brushing tutorials.
A number of women experience hair loss, thinning hair, or fine hair. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, it can definitely affect a woman’s confidence. Aaron O'Bryan from the Cellar Salon in Yorkville comes to the rescue! On Friday’s appearance on Marilyn Denis, Aaron gave three women makeovers to enhance their thinning hair, using First Lady and Great Lengths Products. Aaron gives Lisa, the third featured makeover, Great Lengths Tapes to help her with her “shrinking hair.” Lisa has a nice amount of hair on the top of her head, but experiences problems with breakage, and has trouble growing her hair. WHEN ASKED HOW SHE WAS FEELING AFTER HER MAKEOVER, SHE SAID SHE FELT “GRATEFUL, GRATEFUL, GRATEFUL, GRATEFUL, GRATEFUL… GRATEFUL! I FEEL LIKE I WON THE LOTTERY.” “The Royalty of Hair,” as Aaron calls them, Great Lengths Tapes, are not for hair loss, but instead are for fine hair, or hair that is lacking length and/or body. Lisa is a swimmer and her GL Tapes will fit nicely into her lifestyle; while swimming she’ll either tie her hair up or tuck her hair into a swim cap. With her GL Tapes, Lisa is set for approximately 8 weeks, at which point Aaron will remove, and reapply her Tapes up to three more times, depending on how well she cares for them Before and after GL Tapes
Fashion shows exemplify the role of the catwalk in creating innovative and lust-worthy hairstyle trends for the upcoming seasons, while demonstrating how hair itself can be a canvas for creativity, imagination, and experimentation. They offer endless hair-spiration, especially for Fall. Fall is a season for dynamic renewal, for experimentation and fresh approaches to conventional looks. Embrace the transitioning season and try something new! We’ve taken a good look at the Fall 2018 hairstyle trends that rocked the runways and chose five to inspire you as the new season begins. Headbands & hair accessories Headbands, bobby pins, head pieces and hair adornments; hair accessories of all kinds will all be big for Fall, embracing the theme of individualism. Headbands in particular are on trend. Seen on the runway for Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana and more, a headband can add style and warmth to a fall ensemble. Ranging from heavily ‘90s inspired, to princess-y with sparkling embellishments, you can use an accessory to pull the hair back or let your locks loose. Prabal Gurung, Tom Ford For a look with a bit of a punk vibe, Tom Ford models wore thick leather headbands tied around their heads. The stretch zig-zag headbands of yesterday also made an appearance as a fall 2018 hair accessory trend, thanks to Prabal Gurung. Anyone who has worn them may remember that they stretched really well and looked great on most hair types. Also spotted: banana clips. Past trends turned runway chic will definitely please your inner 90’s child! Another look that’s easy to incorporate into many hair types and styles are classic bobby pins used in creative ways. Curtain fringe & variations Bangs of all variations have been big in 2018 thus far, and they’ll continue to be in style for Fall. Championed and iconized by Brigitte Bardot, this bang style has been worn by countless women since, especially this year. Pinterest searches for “curtain bangs” rose 600 percent earlier in the year, and continue to be popular as the cooler months arrive. The long, tapered look works for every texture and length; proportions can be played with to create facial contours, symmetry, and angles. Worn soft, long and side-swept; the piecey and textured bangs are easy to style and versatile to wear – to the side, split down the middle, or flying whichever way they please. However they fall, they're bound to look perfectly tousled. Curtain fringe are subject to endless variations. Variations seen on the runways of various Fall fashion shows included center-parted at Jason Wu, and side-swept at Fendi. Fendi, Jason Wu, Ashley Williams Slicked back hair & Sleek ponytails Slick hair and sleek ponytails create a look of decisiveness and confidence. One of the best examples of this hairstyle trend for Fall 2018 was the vixen-esque slicked back, center-parted hair on the runway at the Brandon Maxwell show. At Alexander McQueen, ponytails were tightly slicked for a daring and provocative look. The slicked back look is a little easier to incorporate off the runway than its cousin trend, ‘wet hair’. The hyper-sleek style doesn’t flatter all face shapes or aesthetics, but when it does work, it works well. The sleek ponytail style is simple but glamorous; glossy, straight strands are understated and elegant. Both looks feature sharp lines that are sleek and chic. For a finish that’s smooth and not greasy, use a hair mousse rather than gel. This look is popular off the runway as well, and has been spotted on many celebrities. Think Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Met Gala. Messy buns & top knots Who doesn’t love a messy bun? This simple and quick go-to look was spotted all over Fall 2018 fashion shows. Chanel sent models down the runway sporting them, as did Tom Ford. If anyone was going to make the messy bun feel luxurious - aside from Meghan Markle perhaps - it was going to be Chanel. Designers made this casual style look ultra-chic. Chanel The messy bun is more fun than its straight-laced cousins for a couple of reasons. Its appeal lies in its ease: just grab a hair tie and let the magic happen. You’ll create an air of effortless, imperfect, perfection. This Fall, you can go classic with the straightforward messy bun or top-knot, or you can get a little creative with the approach. Find inspiration in Chanel’s high messy bun paired with neat, slicked back hair ascending into a messy top knot, for an interesting approach with a beautiful contrast; or look to the styling at Carolina Herrera, where messy buns got a complex makeover with a detailed pin-up configuration and strategic tangles. Intricate braids & Braided up-dos Braids have a romantic, ethereal, storybook appeal. There is something timelessly feminine and alluring about them; they are pretty much ALWAYS on trend, and that’s no different for Fall 2018. Braids add texture to the hair without being overwhelming. Never confined to any one region, braids look great from the nape to the crown, making them the perfect choice for many. Ranging in complexity from the super simple to the challenging, braids are not restricted to any one silhouette this season. You’ll see looks ranging from edgy, rock and roll to dainty, ballerina braided tiaras. Braids spotted on the runway included face-framing duo braids, braided chignons, delicate and romantic braids, dominatrix-inspired ultra-long braids, futuristic braids, and tiny French braids; the variety was endless; making them something anyone can work into their look this fall.
Fall is a busy time at Great Lengths. We’re introducing new colours, new products, and new stylists. Read on for details on all the latest updates. NEW COLOURS You asked for it, you got it! We are pleased to introduce seven new shades of Great Lengths. These new shades include beautifully blended blonde and brown tones, captivating coppers and rich, cool reds, highlighted charcoal gray, and the avant-garde fashion strands, “mother-of-pearl”. Mother-of-pearl has an enchanting brilliance, in line with latest trends. It integrates pastel shades of silver-grey and pink for bright hair that shines with unpredictable glimmers. 36, 60, 85, 86, 70, 99 « Mother of Pearl » In addition to these seven new shades, Great Lengths has also recently updated some of their existing red and copper tones. These revamped colours are more blended, bright and vibrant, giving them a more modern look. The latest trends in coppers and reds! 32, 35, 71, 72, 73, 74 « Mother of Pearl » The GL Hair Caddy The perfect companion for GL Tapes; the GL Hair Caddy will ease the reinstallation process. The caddy holds the client’s extensions in their specific return order. It also makes washing, drying and styling the GL Tapes a seamless task, saving busy stylists a great deal of valuable time. A very welcome addition to the Great Lengths line of products! NEW STYLISTS WELCOME NEW ARTISTS! WE’D LIKE TO EXTEND A VERY WARM WELCOME TO OUR RECENTLY CERTIFIED STYLISTS. WELCOME TO THE GREAT LENGTHS NETWORK, WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO! Angel Crawford - Ultimate Image Hair Studio (Whitby, ON) Lisa Tuff - Lune Beauty Boutique (Toronto, ON) Jmaila Almoradi - Salvatore Leoretti Salon (Toronto, ON) Paulina Truong - Blue Gemini Hair Studio (Edmonton, AB) Jennifer Johnston - Blue Gemini Hair Studio (Edmonton, AB) Vanessa Kenge - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Jamie Munn - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Tianna Anderson - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Janeen Jackson - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Erika Stadig - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Brittany Beuk - Ari & Blair Salon (Calgary, AB) Catia Correia - Le Artof Salon Inc. (Montreal, QC) Alexandre Messier - Le Artof Salon Inc. (Montreal, QC) Annabelle Berger - Lo Atelier De Coiffure (Montreal, QC) Léa Christine Hébert - Lo Atelier De Coiffure (Montreal, QC) Rosa Pupo - Au Barbershop (Montreal, QC) Deborah Matossi - Au Barbershop (Montreal, QC) Klaudia Grishaj - K & M Barbershop Inc. (Etobicoke, ON) Anna Kate - Nuva Beaute & Spa (Laval, QC) Alexis Bengio - Nuva Beaute & Spa (Laval, QC) John Cicione - O’Lab Salon (Montreal, QC) Steven Heins - Orbit Coupe Beaute (Montreal, QC) Brian Diaz - Salon Brian Diaz (Montreal, QC) Jordan Saab - Saab Salon (Ottawa, ON) Vanessa Lameiras - Saab Salon (Ottawa, ON) Sarah Steele - Spot Light Hair & Spa (Richmond, ON) Kelsey Biron - Spot Light Hair & Spa (Richmond, ON) Rebecca Facchin - Spot Light Hair & Spa (Richmond, ON) Shauna Kirkham - Spot Light Hair & Spa (Richmond, ON) Kayla Nugent - The Colour Palette (St. John’s, NL) Jessica Pynn - The Colour Palette (St. John’s, NL) Patricia Sullivan - Red Ruby Salon (Vancouver, BC) Tracy Dishart - Red Ruby Salon (Vancouver, BC) April Wiper - Fringe Hair Spa (Ilderton, ON) Kelly Lockhart - Fringe Hair Spa (Ilderton, ON) Beata Sutton - Three Small Rooms (Barrie, ON) Halley McGarey - Three Small Rooms (Barrie, ON) Angela Blake - Three Small Rooms (Barrie, ON) Nicole Bell - Three Small Rooms (Barrie, ON) Mary Anne Costa - The Lounge Salon (Oakville, ON) Melissa Hellman - Salon Goulart (Toronto, ON) Stephanie Starczak - Salon Goulart (Toronto, ON) Christina Abreu - Victoria Radford Salon (Toronto, ON) Saira Remtulla - Victoria Radford Salon (Toronto, ON) Samantha Donaldson - Chatters Salon (London, ON) Alex Lamborti - Chatters Salon (Owen Sound, ON) Stephanie Crane - Mane Attraction Hair Studio (Brampton, ON) Krysten Melo - Mane Attraction Hair Studio (Brampton, ON) Adrianna Gilhespy - Cherish Hair Design (Sherwood Park, AB) Tiara Noname - Cherish Hair Design (Sherwood Park, AB) Janice Adshade - Jerome Hair Salon (Calgary, AB) EDUCATION UPDATES & REFRESHERS Certified Great Lengths artists are welcome to join any scheduled Great Lengths Education Seminar (provided there is space available in the class) to update and refresh their hair extension skills. The educational format continues to expand and evolve and a refresher is a great way to keep up with current trends and offerings. Any Great Lengths certified professional who wishes to attend a seminar for the purposes of updating their skills or re-training, may do so free of charge. Training materials at minimal cost must be purchased beforehand. Please contact the Great Lengths office to confirm a space. TOLL FREE: 1-800-461-9302 PHONE: 905-625-3838 FAX: 905-206-5505 / 905-206-5506 Oct 14-15 - Quebec, QC Oct 14-15 - Vancouver, BC Oct 14-15 - Moncton, NB Oct 21-22- Toronto, ON Oct 21-22 - Calgary, AB Oct 21-22 - Ottawa, ON Oct 28-29 - Edmonton, AB Oct 28-29 - Halifax, NS Nov 4-5 - St-John’s, NL Nov 4-5 - Victoria, BC Nov 18-19 - Toronto, ON Nov 18-19 - Winnipeg, MB Nov 25-26 - Ottawa, ON Nov 25-26 - Vancouver, BC Nov 25-26 - Moncton, NB Dec 2-3 - Calgary, AB Dec 2-3 - Edmonton, AB Dec 2-3 - Saskatoon, SK Dec 9-10 - Toronto, ON Dec 9-10 - Ottawa, ON Dec 9-10 - Halifax, NS
Francesca Roussos-Vultao is a 15 year salon industry veteran. She is a L’Oreal Master Hairstylist, a Great Lengths specialist, a special FX and event styling artist, and co-owner of the Brush House (which recently celebrated its first anniversary!). On top of her busy career, Francesca is a mom of two girls. She works hard to maintain her position as role model to her daughters, to build relationships with her clients, and to create a positive attitude and energy in her salon. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER! I have been in the beauty industry since I was 14 years old. I started my career helping out in a salon until I became an assistant, and eventually a hair stylist. Throughout the development of my career, I always had a passion for business. For as long as I can remember, my goal was to own my own salon and be my own boss. It has taken dedication, commitment, and a strong work ethic; I’ve worked long hours and made a lot of sacrifices to get where I am today, never taking no for an answer - success was my only option. Fun fact about me, work aside, I consider myself to be super sporty; I have played recreational hockey and soccer for most of my life. CONGRATULATIONS ON CELEBRATING THE BRUSH HOUSE’S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED IN YOUR FIRST YEAR? Thank you! I am so excited to be celebrating my one year anniversary. It has been quite the ride, and I have been enjoying every minute of it. Like anything else, starting something new can be very overwhelming. It has been a lot of late nights and large cups of coffee! When creating a salon from the ground up you can encounter several hiccups; everything has been a learning experience, from design to construction. My takeaway from all of this is: nothing is perfect and you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, because when you finally create your perfect space to work in every day, you feel so lucky to be doing what you love in a space you love. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH GREAT LENGTHS, WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION TO JOIN THE GL NETWORK? I have been working with Great Lengths for over 10 years now! My clients were my inspiration to join. I love the look on their faces when they see the results, whether it is a dramatic change or something simple. I love watching someone’s self-esteem grow; someone who may be sick with a condition, who is looking for hair support, or who just wants to feel beautiful. Helping them achieve that with the help of Great Lengths is why I got into this industry to begin with. WHAT IMPACT HAS BEING A GREAT LENGTHS ARTIST HAD ON YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS? Great Lengths has had a big impact on me and my business. There are so many options for my clients! I’ve worked hard to build strong relationships with clients, and they know that I would never promote something that I don't love and wouldn't use on myself. If they are feeling defeated with their hair, I’m able to provide them with the option of length, volume and/or color, and that makes it possible to watch them walk away happy. Great Lengths allows me to stand out from other extension artists, they provide the extensive training and tools to be successful in my career. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GREAT LENGTHS? I love how it is an add-on service! I love the quality, longevity, and versatility; that they are light weight, and not to mention the bond itself is fantastic. Great Lengths exceed expectations and leave my clients extremely content. What I love most of all is watching a client walk away feeling beautiful and with more confidence than when they walked in the door. IN ADDITION TO CO-OWNING THE BRUSH HOUSE, YOU’RE A MOM EXPECTING BABY NUMBER TWO SOON- HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO DO IT ALL? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE OR TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR THOSE TRYING TO JUGGLE A NUMBER OF THINGS ON THE GO? I live by work-life balance. It’s important to me to be a role model for my girls, and set an example of a strong, successful, career-driven woman, who can balance being present for her family and still run a successful business. Every day is planned and organized the day before. My husband and I work together to ensure that our schedules reflect what is going on at home, to make sure we’re not missing out on anything. At times it can still be challenging, and there are always unexpected events that arise. The key is to remember to ask for help, and remind yourself that you are doing the best you can. WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE HAIR TREND RIGHT NOW? My personal favourite is anything natural, I am not too keen on anything overdone. Having said that, I am extremely open to exploring anything that will satisfy my client. DO YOU HAVE ANY COLOUR OR STYLE PREDICTIONS FOR FALL 2018? This Fall, people are going to look to celebrities for the latest trends; using them as inspiration for a new style, and trying to beat them to the punch. I predict Fall will be full of mocha tones, stylish fringe and added layers to change up that summer look. Fall 2018 is the time to make and use your hair as your greatest accessory! DO YOU HAVE A STYLE ICON? OR A HAIR HERO? I have several people that I look up too, but they all share common qualities; they enjoy life and have a sense of humor while still striving to reach their goals and stay focused on what’s important. IF YOU COULD PICK A CELEBRITY, A PUBLIC FIGURE, ANYONE AT ALL - WHOSE HAIR WOULD YOU LOVE TO WORK ON? I don’t have a particular person in mind; however, I love working on anyone who normally does not pay attention to themselves or their hair; someone that needs a little help stepping outside of their comfort zone. With these types of clients, I feel like I’m giving them the tools to be the best they can be, and helping them to be a better version of themselves. WHAT OR WHO DO YOU LOOK TO FOR INSPIRATION? I like to stay in the know when it comes to social media. I am constantly looking at hair trends, styles, and fashion. Seeing different looks on different people, coupled with my experience, helps me make great suggestions to my clients that I know they will love. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER NEWLY CERTIFIED STYLISTS TO BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR GL SKILLSET? Always stay educated. Life can get extremely busy, but it’s very important to make time for learning. You won’t regret it. And, make sure your clients know the possibilities that Great Lengths offers - the sky is the limit! DO YOU HAVE ANY GREAT LENGTHS DO'S AND DON’TS? DO: Stay up to date with the latest trends, and what they have to offer. Always have a proper consultation to assess your clients, their hair, and their needs. DON’T: Rush your applications. Always stay neat, and organized, and make sure that you are walking your clients through your step-by-step process. WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS DO YOU FEEL ARE MOST BENEFICIAL TO YOUR SUCCESS? I am extremely personable, and that makes it easy for clients to connect with me. I work on building trust with each and every client, letting them know that they can feel safe in my chair. Most importantly, I LISTEN to their needs to determine what it takes to achieve what they are looking for. I am a firm believer in positive energy, and I always make sure that my energy shines through. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF BEING A STYLIST? My favorite thing about being a stylist is getting to know my clients and building not only professional relationships, but friendships. I love helping and knowing that each person is leaving better and more vibrant than when they walked in. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MANTRA, A QUOTE OR A SAYING YOU LIKE TO KEEP IN MIND? “Believe and Achieve” WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS MOVING FORWARD? I would like to maintain my success, and I look forward to the future growth of my business. FOLLOW FRANCESCA ON INSTAGRAM. CHECK OUT THE BRUSHHOUSE ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM.
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