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Whitney Houston: Hairstyle & Beauty Icon

richard — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:11:35 +0000

Whitney Houston will be remembered for many things. She was a woman of exceptional vocal talent and impeccable style. Whitney’s hairstyles were as versatile as her incredible voice. Below are a few of our favorite looks from past performances. Which one is your favorite?

	Event: 2009 BET Honors The Look: This look is sleek, sassy and playful all in one. Paired with the unique dress this is a knockout look.
	Event: On tour in Freiburg, Germany The Look: This is a classic cropped bob that complemented her sophisticated style.
	Event: 51st Annual Grammy Awards The Look: This hairstyle is simultaneously glamorous and carefree and moves with her when she dances.
	Event: ABC’s “Good Morning America” The Look: This look is fresh and alive and pairs well with the fun clothes and more casual atmosphere.
	Event: Performance at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons The Look: Both classy and sassy, this look keeps the hair away from her face to highlight her beauty.

Hair Cuttery’s Semi-Annual Liter Sale: Stock Up & Save!

richard — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:18:40 +0000

Whether you’re running out of shampoo and conditioner or just want to try something new, take advantage of our amazing liter duo salon promotion. Choose from your favorite professional brands and fulfill your hair’s every wish (from now until March 5th)! Eligible brands include Paul Mitchell, Redken, Matrix and Cibu.

Show Off Your Style for the Great American Hair Show

richard — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:22:18 +0000

Calling all Stylists! You know you’re great at what you do, but do you have what it takes to be the next Great American Hair Stylist? The 2012 Great American Hair Show is your chance to shine! You can enter your best work (up to four pictures) in up to four categories: Best Color, Best Male Sculpting, Best Special Event Style and Best Cut along with a description explaining the techniques you used to achieve that look.

Once your submission is complete, you will have four days to promote yourself and spread the word to friends and family to get as many votes as you can. You will be provided with a link to a page where voters can view and cast votes for your style. Be sure to share this link with your friends and encourage them to vote for your entry on Facebook, Twitter and email.

Voters can cast one vote per style category every day during the first round voting period and the three stylists from each category with the most votes will move on to the final round.

So what’s in it for you if you’re the top Stylist in your category?

$500 cash gift card
$500 worth of styling products (including Cibu and Chi brands)
A plaque naming you “2012 Great American Hair Stylist of the Year”
Exposure across Hair Cuttery’s style community social channels

All professional and amateur stylists are eligible to apply, so what are you waiting for? Visit greatamericanhairshow.com and show off your style!

Check-in at Hair Cuttery on Foursquare & Save!

richard — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:22:40 +0000

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who use Foursquare and those who don’t. If you’re not familiar with Foursquare, it is a web and mobile application that allows registered users to post their location at a venue (“check-in”) and connect with friends. Check-in requires active user selection and points are awarded at check-in. Users can choose to have their check-ins posted on their accounts on Twitter, Facebook, or both.

Not only does it allow you to earn mayorships of locations (by being the user who has checked-in the most) and fun badges (MTV offers a special “GTL badge” for users who check-into the gym, a beach or tanning salon, and a Laundromat within a 7 day period) but you can also get special offers and discounts from businesses just by checking-in when you visit their locations!

Starting February 1st, when you check-in to your local Hair Cuttery salon on Foursquare, you will be able to take advantage of a special coupon for $2 off any retail purchase! All you have to do is show your Stylist the coupon that displays after you check in, choose your product of choice and save!

Foursquare is available for iPhone, Android & Blackberry phones. Click here to download it for your device and see you at Hair Cuttery!

The Evolution of a Mohawk Haircut (A Modern-Day Odyssey)

richard — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:32:23 +0000

One of the perks of working for Ratner Companies (parent company of Hair Cuttery) is being able to enjoy a certain artistic freedom when it comes to my hair style. Prior to joining the company I kept my hair relatively short. Manageable and practical, yes, but also conservative and well…boring.

Then in Novemeber of 2009, I discovered music artist Frankmusick and his unique mohawk-esque hairstyle. On a whim I printed out a few pictures and took them to the Dupont Circle Hair Cuttery in Washington, DC. My delightful stylist, Erin, cheerfully and skillfully gave me the exact mohawk hair cut I was after: something a little different but not so extreme as to be labeled a social deviant (see pictures 1 and 2).

PICTURE 1

PICTURE 2

The novelty of my slightly-edgy new ‘do was intoxicating. My friends loved it, my co-workers loved it, even Dennis Ratner (CEO, Founder & Stylist) raved about it every time he’d walk by my desk. I decided to push the envelope a little farther.

I started by having the sides shaved close to the skin, thus, my faux-hawk became a fully-fledged mohawk, or as my friends started to call it: a ‘hawk. (see picture 3). While this might not have been the best idea for a hair cut in December I was rather happy with it.

PICTURE 3

My hair grows relatively fast and also has quite a bit of natural curl in it. It took some experimentation to find the right kind of hair styling product to make it behave like I wanted it to. I started with Redken’s High Rise Hard wax (it was a recommendation from my awesome hair Stylist). While it had great hold, I felt it would be a product better suited for summer.

The second product I loved so much I’ve stuck with it is Cibu Sticky Rice Pomade. It’s smooth, easy to apply with a slightly shiny finish that holds all day. I would be devastated if Hair Cuttery stopped carrying it.

After the novelty of this new ‘do waned, I decided I wanted some color. I’m not talking rainbows or hot pink, but something to liven it up a bit. Highlights were an option, but I decided to get it all one color: a startling platinum. Erin also cut the sides as close to the skin as possible (which I actually started shaving myself) to help the ‘hawk pop even more (see picture 4).

PICTURE 4

I continued to get great compliments from my friends, and even strangers on the Metro and in the streets. In fact, I took a trip to New York in May and I received no less than 5 compliments a day from complete strangers regarding my mohawk.

Fast-forward to June 2010. Perhaps I was tired of shaving the sides every few days, but I had let my hair grow out to the point that I couldn’t find any product short of industry-grade epoxy that would help it stay up straight. As I mentioned before, I have some curl in my hair and I don’t have to tell the ladies what humidity can do to that.

I was quite pleased to find, however, that my style was quite versatile. I began parting it on the side and brushing some straightness into it (see picture 5). Who knew ‘hawks could be so conservative! I don’t style it this way all the time, however. Sometimes I want to wash-n-go and since we’re still in the grip of summer it usually ends up looking like the style in picture 6. (View from the back in picture 7).

PICTURE 5

PICTURE 6

PICTURE 7

So where do I go from here? Do I continue to grow it out in the hopes that I can finally achieve the coveted Bradley Cooper look or should I go back to rockin’ the ‘hawk?

Hilary’s Holiday Hair Day 4: Holiday Curls with Redken Tousel Whip

richard — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:22:56 +0000

Join Hilary and members of the Hair Cuttery Style Squad as they show you 12 great looks that are perfect for the Holiday season! Today’s look is Holiday Curls with Redken Tousel Whip. It’s the perfect way to glam up your holiday!

Check back tomorrow for another fabulous look from Hair Cuttery. At the end of the 12 days there will be a poll where you can vote for your favorite style! You can also get the latest news in style and our in store promotions by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

Hilary’s Holiday Hair Day 5: Beach Waves

richard — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:19:39 +0000

Join Hilary and members of the Hair Cuttery Style Squad as they show you 12 great looks that are perfect for the Holiday season! Today’s look is Beach Waves. It’s the perfect hairstyle when you want to rock a sexy, tousled look.

Hilary’s Holiday Hair Day 3: Blowdry Straightening

richard — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:23:35 +0000

Join Hilary and members of the Hair Cuttery Style Squad as they show you 12 great looks that are perfect for the Holiday season! Today’s look is a Blowdry Straightening. It’s a great way to tame your locks and show off your length!

Hilary’s Holiday Hair Day 2: Holiday Blowout with Cibu Ancient Serum

richard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:24:09 +0000

Join Hilary and members of the Hair Cuttery Style Squad as they show you 12 great looks that are perfect for the Holiday season! Today’s look is the Holiday Blowout with Cibu Ancient Serum. It’s a simple, easy way to update your style anytime of the year!

Hilary’s Holiday Hair Day 1: Touch of Color

richard — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:24:54 +0000

Join Hilary and members of the Hair Cuttery Style Squad as they show you 12 great looks that are perfect for the Holiday season! Today’s look is the Touch of Color package. It’s a simple, easy way to update your style anytime of the year!

Check back tomorrow for a fabulous new look from Hair Cuttery!