With so many hair salons and talented hair artists in the city, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, simple and laid back is best; for me this is what makes Fringe Portland so unique. When I first stepped through the doors of the King West neighborhood salon, I loved the minimal,…
Category: Hair Care
Garnier Fructis Style Line: The Solution for Long Thin Hair
I can’t remember the last time I was able to find a product line that met all my hair needs! The Garnier Fructis Style Line may just be the answer to all my hair woes. Garnier Fructis Big Volume Hair Spray, High Volume Mousse, and my absolute favorite, Texture Tease, work well together or as standalones. Having long, thin,…
Create Cocktails for your Hair with Matrix Style Link
Cocktails are huge in the bar scene. I’m not a big wine or beer drinker but cocktails are my thing, especially when it’s a tequila or bourbon-based drink. I give much credit to mixologists for coming up with creative drinks by using a combination of liquor, bitters, juices, etc to satisfy/quench your thirst. Sadly, this…
REVIEW: PHYTO Phytokératine Extreme
I’ve been extremely busy with work for the last two months or so. When my schedule is all over the place like it has been recently, the last thing that gets my attention is my hair. Even when I have all the time in the world, I tend to be low-maintenance when it comes to…
Drybar Hair Products
Full Pint – Medium Round Brush ($50) This ergonomic and lightweight brush is the perfect tool to create loose waves and curls or straighten and add volume for medium length hair. Its ceramic barrel heats up while the bristles smooth hair and adds shine. To take advantage of the brush, there are some simple tricks to…
Hair Cut at Salon Davachi
Not too long ago I attended the media opening of Salon Davachi, a new salon that has joined the Yorkville community on Scollard Avenue. Well, after the event, I booked an appointment to get a haircut. I ended up getting a lot more than that. When I first came in, I was offered a warm beverage,…
Salon Davachi: A New Salon in Yorkville
EXTRA! EXTRA! There’s a new salon in Yorkville! I was invited to attend the opening night for Yorkville’s newest spot, Salon Davachi. The place gets its name from the owner, internationally renowned hair stylist, Félor Davachi. Félor has been working in Toronto for the past 30 years as a Master Stylist at Salon Daniel and…
L’Occitane en Provence Verveine Agrumes
I am definitely one for luxurious body products so maybe I was a wee bit biased when I first set eyes on two of the products from L’Occitane en Provence’s Verveine Agrumes collection it was love at first sight. But it only got better from there! The products that I have been using are the Fresh Shampoo…