Fantasia Salon / Spa and Wig Specialists

Almost every woman is concerned about the look of her hair. To have great hair, you need great hair care products to keep your hair looking its absolute best all of the time. There was a time when I was ignorant and thought professional salon products were the same thing you could pick up at the drug store, only the price was much higher. Well, having used the drug store products and now having used the professional products for many years, I can tell you there is a vast difference and I would never go back to using the drug store variety!

So, with many products on the market designed for different hair types and styles, how do you choose which ones are perfect for your hair? You must have a good idea what will work best with your hair type. Your hair stylist can help you select what’s best for your hair. When she/he is working with your hair, ask about everything she/he is using, thet will be happy to share that information with you. A good stylist will tell you, this is what I have used for this purpose. Then she/he should ask if you have these items at home for proper maintenance. Obviously different types of hair and styles will call for different products.

First, find the right combination of shampoo and conditioner. Choose those that improve your hair type. This is just the beginning! Again, get your stylist imput on this. There are other products to meet your hair care needs such as hairsprays, gels and mousse, a good quality bush, a wide-toothed comb, shine serums, a blow dryer, curling iron, etc.

Today, there has been a big change in the choice for hair care products. The majority of people avoid synthetic products and are choosing natural solutions , free of harmful chemicals. Pureology is a great example of a line of salon products that are effective with out harmful chemicals.

You should stay away from products that contain high levels of alcohol which is very drying to the hair. Watch what you put on your hair, get safe products for good results.

Whatever your hairstyle, experiment with new products to find new hairstyling possibilities. You may be amazed with the results and surprised by the simplicity of hair styling thanks to some of todays great products.

Because of the internet, comparing hair care products is easier than ever. You can do your research in the comfort of your own home!

If time is a factor and you can’t do the research, again, talk with your professional stylist, she/he will have been trained on all of the product lines their salon is carrying. It is possible to have great hair, today and everyday!

Most women desire beautiful hair. Some of us will spend a small fortune to get it whether on the latest and greatest shampoos and conditioners or styling products. However, you don’t have to spend a ton or have the fancy packaging and designer brands to have great hair. You may be surprised to know there are some great hair care products which can be found right in your own kitchen!

We all know there are natural masks we can use and doing so will keep our skin smooth, clean and blemish free. Of course treating ourselves to a facial on a regular basis is a good thing if the budget will allow it, and it gives us some much needed pampering because of the relaxed atmosphere. But, did you know you can also do a mask for your hair? Olive oil is a great ingredient for hair care because it effectively moisturizes the strands of hair much like a hot oil treatment. Combine the oil with eggs or honey, put on a shower cap and leave on for about fifteen minutes before rinsing. Personally, I used to use mayonnaise and hot towels. I smelled like a salad for awhile, but my hair was nice and soft after this treatment.

The most common culprit which makes hair look dull and lifeless is a residue of shampoo and styling products which never get rinsed out of the hair completely. Before you shampoo, run a cup of lemon juice or vinegar through your hair and leave it on for a few minutes. This helps to strip the hair of residual oils and products so that your shampoo can do it’s work properly. You can also use one of these rinses after shampooing for some extra shine to your tresses. Add some herbs to your rinse such as rosemary or nettle and your hair will smell great. If all of this sounds like too overwhelming and like too much work; come to Fantasia and try Hair Suport System which is natural and will also get all of the residues from products out of your hair and off your scalp and leave your hair smelling great!

Fruit and vegetables are great ingredients to use in your hair care, from cucumbers for oily hair, to avocados which will moisturize dry strands of hair. Peaches make a great natural treatment for normal hair, and, you can use the leftovers for a cleansing facial mask! Try mashing or blending these fruits and vegetables to a smooth texture and apply them to your freshly washed hair. Leave in for a few minutes and rinse thoroughly. You hair will shine, guaranteed!

Natural hair care recipes are great! However they can be messy and a lot of work. So, if you can afford it, treat yourself to a trip to the salon. If you do both, you will have the best hair in town!

I’ll bet you didn’t know that one of the highest instances of hair loss and thinning hair can come from a build up of the hair care products you are using. The ingredients in various hair care products make your hair feel clean and it looks good, but these very ingredients are clogging your hair follicles. Over time, continued use of these products take their toll on your scalp, thus causing hair loss. Professional salons such as Fantasia, working with various solutions for hair loss and the Hair Support System, have the equipment to allow you to see your scalp which gives you a visual of this. Technology today is amazing!

After studying the hair loss problem for several years, a consortium of cosmetology professionals, research scientists, formulation chemists and the nation’s top analytical laboratories have developed a revolutionary program with products to help promote a healthy environment for hair growth. These products have been tested on men and women of all ages (with different known causes for their hair loss) and have proved to promote a healthy scalp and regrowth of hair.

This is not a single product but a Hair Support System which is comprised of many components including vitamins and minerals, both taken internally and applied externally. Each component of the Hair Support System works synergistically to help stimulate the scalp by increasing blood circulation and revitalizing the hair follicles which leads to the release of potential, dormant hair.

The Hair Support System is designed exclusively for professional use. Highly specialized equipment and techniques are involved to determine immediate need as well as results. And, there is on going training on hair loss maintenance. The exciting thing is that results may be only one treatment away! The reality is that you can actually take control and decrease unnecessary hair loss. While Hair Support System may not be able to take care of all hair loss, it is a great foundation upon which to build. Fantasia salon is one of few salons in the Upper Midwest to carry this product. Because we offer many other exciting solutions for hair loss and thinning hair such as micro point links, accents, extensions, top of the head hair systems, integrations as well as synthetic, human hair and Cyberhair wigs (which you can sleep and swim in), it is a natural fit for us. Fantasia is a pioneer in the world of solutions for hair loss. We have come a long way with many more exciting things to come!