Mark Garrison had the pleasure of assisting assisting hairstylist Eugene Souleiman and colorist Aura Friedman for Peter Som’s 2012 show…

This season Peter Som puts the “petal to the metal” with bright bold colors, patterns, and graphic prints juxtaposed with inherently feminine pieces and silhouettes.  Because the collection is fit for the contemporary woman, the hair and make-up toughen it up with a little rock and roll edge to embody our modern day heroine’s fierce independence. Eugene describes the look as “kind of bad hair for a bad girl coming from a rich family.”  The hair is slightly ‘60s inspired with a modern twist to make the look cooler without eliminating the glamour.  With that, the hair features a deep side part with hair swooped to the opposite side of the face and tousled with texture that takes the finish out of the hair but maintains the style.  Simply put, “it’s an undone ‘do approached in a classic way,” says Eugene.

Wella Professionals Color Ambassador, Aura of NYC’s Serge Normant Salon, chose a haircolor palette of warm pastel shades varying from rose gold, peach, apricot, and salmon.  These shades represent the harmonious union of bold femininity that is a modern interpretation of the constantly evolving color trend.  This look is a natural evolution of the punky pastel trend and the extensions are shaded at the root to match the model’s natural color so that they blend naturally into the overall haircolor look.  The warm palette of pastel tones universally flatters any skin tone.  Aura and a team of elite Wella Professionals colorists custom colored natural hair extensions using Wella Professionals Color Touch and Relights to achieve shades in a spectrum of soft, warm pastels.

Steps:

1. Wash and condition hair using Wella Professionals Enrich shampoo, conditioner, and treatment to moisturize dry or damaged hair.  This regimen strengthens hair against damage, while leaving hair shiny and smooth without weighing it down.
2. Prime wet hair for style with Velvet Amplifier, which prepares hair to maximize the benefits of styling products.
3. Blow out hair with a large round brush to create volume and movement, then lightly mist dry hair withThermal Image Heat Protection Spray.
4. Create a deep side part with hair swooping over the side of the face and pin hair underneath to keep it in place.
5. Using a large barrel curling iron, set several curls in place with remaining hair down the center of the head for added lift.
6. Unravel the curls and tousle with your hand after a few sprays of Ocean Spritz to create a light, textured feel.

Every ten dollars donated to team Mark Garrison Makes you eligible for the following rewards:

1.  Complimentary cut with the stylist of  your choice (including Mark).

2.  Complimentary color service with the  colorist of choice.

3.  “The perfect Blowdry basket” including products from Wella, Sebastian, Kerastase and Shu Eumura.

4. Complimentary treatment and blowdry with the style assitant of your choice.

We will be taking donations through October 30th.  All money donated will be given to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  You can donate online but raffle tickets will only be given to cash donations made in person at the salon.

Some of the most important considerations for creating the perfect haircut are face shape and bone structure. Check out what Mark has to say about it on this great beauty blog YouBeauty. Feel free to call or stop by the salon for a complimentary consultation with any of our expert stylists.

Summer is particularly troublesome for curly hair. Check out our Facebook Page for updates on how to tame those troublesome tresses. Here’s a quick tip to get you started:

“Remember that when summer rolls around to switch to a more moisturizing conditioner to fight the dreaded frizz. And while gels and mousses are great for winter, in the summer you hair needs all the moisture it can get so go with a cream based styling product.”

Keep up with your Summer color regiment.  Mark Garrison colorist Sam Ruvin has some helpful hints and recommendations on how to keep you looking lovely. Be sure and visit him on his new Facebook fan page.

Last but not least check out one of our favorite blogs, stylist.com, where Mark has contributed some invaluable Summer hair care advice.

Summer’s not over so stay tuned for more hair care help for the hot weather!

Mark Garrison wants to get the summer under way with a new slogan for our salon signs and promotional materials.

Post your suggestions to our facebook or twitter page to be in the running for huge salon discounts and prizes

http://www.facebook.com/MGSalon TO SUBMIT VIA FACEBOOK

http://twitter.com/#!/markgarrison_ TO SUBMIT VIA TWITTER

FIRST PLACE: A cut from Mark Garrison and color by any of our expert colorists plus 20% off salon products and services for one year.

SECOND PLACE: Complimentary cut and color at Mark Garrison Salon with any of our senior stylists and colorists plus 10% off salon products and services for one year.

THIRD PLACE: Complimentary cut and color with any of our expert stylists and colorists.

All finalists will receive a gift bag of hair care and styling products designed specifically for their hair care needs.

PLEASE NOTE all prizes are non transferable and expire one year after date issued

Check out the story here.

Check out these adorable photos from the event and take some time to think about how you can support the beautiful and loving creatures in your community.

For starters, recieve a complimentary Kerastase treatment on your first check in!

Go to www.foursquare.com to learn more.

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Check out this adorable article  about our dog friendly ways!

And, for those of you who do not already know, Mark Garrison Salon offers complimentary cut and style to anyone willing to donate at least 8 inches of eligible hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths every Wednesday! Find out more about PBL and our program here.

At Mark Garrison Salon we are dedicated to providing superior service in the safest possible environment. If you would like more information about the safety precautions we have taken in regard to the Brazilian Keratin Treatment please call the salon at 212.400.8000.

“Mark Garrison, the owner of a salon on the Upper East Side of Manhattan that bears his name, set aside a floor for the treatment, equipped it with special ventilators and began providing industrial-strength respirators to his clients and stylists.”

And, for those of you who do not already know, Mark Garrison Salon offers complimentary cut and style to anyone willing to donate at lease 8 inches of eligible hair to Panene Beautiful Lengths every Wednesday! Find out more about PBL and our program here.

For more photos visit our Facebook Page!

To learn more about Pantene Beautiful Lengths click here.

Last week she finally made the kindest cut of all with the help of renowned stylist Mark Garrison donating 32 inches of healthy unprocessed hair to @Beautiful Lengths Mark’s approach was to bring out Leilah’s natural curl by cutting her hair at the base of the neck and angling the hair away form the face with long layers. Leilah says she feels lighter and more feminine with her new look.

See the showe story on our Facebook Page! To learn more about Pantene Beautiful Lenghts click here.