The classic bob goes to unlimited heights for Fall 2017! One of the most prominent trends in haircutting for this season is Limitless Bobs. Two of the most popular are the Chin Length or Power Bob and second, the Lob which is simply a longer bob. And even though the trend term “Lob” has been out there several seasons, this trend is stronger than ever for Fall 2017.

The Power Bob hits at chin length and can be blown out smooth like the style being worn by Emma Roberts and Ashley Simpson Ross or it can be worn wild and wavy like the style worn by actress and singer Lucy Hale. The Lob’s length hits more around the collarbone area but is rarely worn smooth and instead is worn with light to dramatic waves. Two of the popular Lob styles requested today are those worn by Jenna Dewan Tatum and Kerri Washington.

To keep the look modern, waves should be kept a bit on the messy side with varying sizes and going in both front and back directions. Neat and tidy waves will make the look costume-like and outdated. Limitless Bob styles can be parted in the center, on the side or even diagonally depending on which would most flatter the guest’s facial shape.

We recommend starting off with a hair strengthening shampoo and conditioning duo to give hair the body and structure it needs to hold its bob style. When hair is strong it always performs best, holds a curl and style better and lasts longer throughout the day. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Long gev ity Shampoo and Long gev ity Conditioner. This incredible duo’s Patent Pending Hydro-charged Pelusi Ceramide Complex mimics the ceramides in the hair helping to strengthen along with helping seal in color to help prevent fading.

Next onto damp hair, apply a combination strengthener and styling groom. Try P2 ReCurl Smart Styling Treatment. This incredibly versatile styling groom contains a proprietary micro-emulsion that works double-time imparting strength while helping hold a style without crispness; just soft moveable hair that’s full of body. This product is perfect for all of today’s Limitless Bobs. Apply small amounts of the highly concentrated P2 ReCurl and blow dry hair smooth or diffused dried into waves. P2 ReCurl works well on any texture. And also serves as a great foundation to help hold waves and curls better so once hair is dry, break out your curling iron and style away.

To finish hair, apply an all-in-one combination shine, color protecting, anti-frizz spray. Try P2 BrilliantHair Anti-frizz Spray and Sun Guard. Its Organic Baobab Oil gives instant shine, moisturize, anti-frizz results plus added heat protection when styling both smooth bobs and wavy lobs!

Popsicle bright to sherbet pastel to metallic hues such as silver and rose gold; these are just some of the rainbow of colors in the big Fall 2017 hair color trend, Vibrant Hair Color.  This has been trending for several seasons and continues into this season in a big way!  The techniques of color application vary from everything from a solid all-over single application to Balayage.

But protecting and improving the condition of the hair fabric is critical both before and after a Vibrant Color technique is performed.  First, we recommend a personalized color consultation to enhance your skin tone and eye color with your Skill Certified Philip Pelusi Stylist.  That will get your Vibrant Color look off to the right start!  Then for at home maintenance use a super color protecting shampoo and condition, try P2 by Philip Pelusi Fade de Phy Shampoo and Fade de Phy Conditioner.  This duo’s color sealing Willow Bark helps protect from color fadage in between touch ups.

Also, in addition to this traditional approach to cleansing and conditioning, we recommend one of the biggest trends in haircare technology; the no suds skincare cleansing approach to shampooing hair.  Try P2 Clenz Crème No Sudsing Cleansing Conditioner.  Hair is very gently cleansed with Philip’s exclusive Sugar Cane Cleanse micro-emulsion to lightly cleanse surface debris while never leaving hair in a too-clean state to help preserve color.  P2 Clenz Crème is also specially formulated with Philip’s new exclusive Pelusi Bio Polymer Complex containing Organic Baobab Seed Protein and Organic Baobab Seed Oil which comes from sustainably sourced, small community farms where the Baobab Tree grows in Africa to help improve hair’s condition and texture.

To help Vibrant Hair Colors maintain their tone in between salons visits, we recommend a color enhancing conditioner that also adds lots of shine.  Try P2 Color Boost Conditioner custom blended to hit just the right hue for you!  Your skill certified Philip Pelusi stylist can formulate a special blend to support your vibrant hue along with your hair color service.  Choose from radiant color such as P2 Color Boost in Cherrymint Bark, Violet Orchid, Mandarin Citrus and more!

Another big help in protecting your hair color investment is sun protection.  Top off your style with any P2 by Philip Pelusi Finishing Spray for some UV sun filtration.  Every Philip Pelusi Spray from super firm holding P2 Industrial to light as a feather P2 Fluid contains ultra-violet light filters to help protect from the deteriorating and color fading effects of the sun.

Most of the time when we try to think of way to turn back the clock, a.k.a. look younger, we tend to think of what new skin care cream or cosmetic technique will do the trick. We usually don’t think about hair color but it is actually the fountain of youth! That is, if we follow a few simple guidelines.

You’re are getting warmer! This is one of the cardinal rules of younger looking hair color. Keep color on the warmer side meaning go for warmer reds, caramel brunettes, strawberry and golden blondes. Warmer tones add a youthful glow to the skin and keeps the look soft and not harsh. Cool tones do just the opposite. They don’t give off light but instead look flat making the skin look sallow.

Check the technique! Next consider the application technique. Steer clear of all over monotone, singular colors. This makes the hair look solid as if to absorb light instead of creating movement and reflecting light which is a much more youthful look. Go for face framing highlights that add subtle dimension and bring light or brightness to the face. Stay away from harsh, heavy striped highlights that can look outdated.

Get cashmere quality hair! The most effective way to get younger looking hair color is by seeking the advice of a trained colorist that can advise you not only on the best color for your skin tone and eye color but also on the proper product regimen to get your hair in top notch condition. Healthy hair simply looks younger and just like the proper skin care routine is one of the keys to beautiful skin, the same is true with hair care as well.

From the bowl and beyond! The color bowl that is! Have your colorist add exclusive Tela Beauty

Organics by Philip Pelusi Color Lock to your actual color formula. The advanced technology of specialized big science micro-emulsions, including super strength sunscreens and antioxidants, help prevent color fadage up to 80% in between touch ups. Tela Color Lock also helps buffer the damaging effects of the actual color application helping maintains hair’s strength and integrity.

Also for proper at home maintenance use a super color protecting shampoo and conditioner, try Tela Color Guard Shampoo and Color Guard Conditioner. This duo’s color sealing proprietary Tela Enhancing Blend helps preserve color in between touch ups with powerful antioxidants such as Organic Reishi Mushroom, Chinese Foxglove, Ku Shen and more.

And finally, to help hair color maintain its’ pop in between salons visits, we recommend a color conditioner that adds a boost of color and lots of shine. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Color Boost Conditioner. It comes in 8 vibrant shades that can used alone or can be custom blended by your Philip Pelusi product expert to support any color. So simple to use, mix a dime to nickel size amount of this flower pigment based product into your instant or deep conditioner 1 or 2 times a week to do the trick. Consult with your stylist on the exact color(s) and use for your own unique color needs.

Busy with the rush of back to school preparations or just too busy to schedule your new haircut style for fall? Quick change hairstyles are essential for every busy gal. And today’s new hair sculpting techniques have even more inventive monikers to go with them; i.e. Banana Buns and Octopus Buns!

Banana Buns, the new messy chignon that shaped like a banana, and Octopus Buns, the new messy top knot with dangling tentacles, are the latest out-the-door-fast hairstyles. And both can be created with the same products! So, all you have to do is pick your “bun du jour” and follow a few simple steps to create it. And the good news…neatness doesn’t count! In fact, its encouraged!

First, assemble your tools! Grab your hair freshening spray, pliable molding groom, u-shaped hair pins and a hairband and you are good to go. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi RefresHair. This is a lightweight combination hair refreshing and texturizing spray that leaves hair with the fresh scent of White Tea and Thyme. Meanwhile other key ingredients, like Sunflower Extract, give the hair lots of shine plus this spray gives hair a light textured feel. Mist this all over the hair and lightly scrunch the hair for a minute or two until it dries.

Next, get a bit of styling groom on your fingertips and twist and sculpt your hair. Try P2 Honey. Its Honey humectants hydrate the hair plus provides a never crispy pliable grip to the hair allowing for much easier, and faster, styling.

For a Banana Bun, follow the above steps, then groom the hair into what would first appear to be a traditional, low at the nape, chignon which has a banana-like shape. The difference here is to keep the look purposefully messy, letting pieces fall out and decisively not tucking in loose ends. Pin into place.

For an Octopus Bun, follow the same hair freshening, styling groom and twisting technique but instead aim high on the top of the head like a top knot and secure with a hairband. Twist the hair around the base of the band and as same as the Banana Bun purposefully let the ends stick out. These are the tentacles of the Octopus! Pin the bun into place.

And last, mist both looks all over with the P2 RefresHair to help the looks last all day. This multitask spray not only smells fabulous but also gives hair a light hold, lots of shine plus helps with color protection.

Now that summer is over, your head is filled with fun summer memories but your hair is left of all the tell-tale signs of all that fun in the sun! Faded color, dry hair and product build-up; just to name a few. Not a good place to be when looking forward to transitioning into fall haircut and color trends! So, it’s time for a hair reboot to get the next season of fabulous hair fashions off to the right start.

Start fresh for fall! Cleanse away any summer product build-up, oil or debris with a deep cleansing shampoo treatment. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi DeTox Shampoo Treatment. We recommend this treatment be done in the salon for a more intense effect and then followed up with at-home use for optimal results. This hair and scalp treatment shampoo gently cleanses without stripping while helping control excess oil secretions with a PH balancing micro-emulsion of Rocket Leaf, Ivy, Watercress and Whortleberry. Remarkably these natural ingredients help keep the scalp cleaner longer making this a life-changing product for individuals with naturally overly-oily scalps while being color safe and leaving hair feeling healthy.

Give your hair a break from traditional shampooing! Even when cleansing with a perfectly formulated shampoo, dry summer hair can use a break from traditional cleansing to allow for natural oils to travel down the hair shaft. This shampoo-break can also give hair color, especially the now-trending bright and pastel hues, a break from bubbles. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Clenz Crème. Alternating with this no-suds cleansing conditioner can help keep color from fading. It’s cutting edge formula, containing hydrating Organic Baobab Oil, doesn’t lather, adds color protecting ingredients and helps create a lustrous shine. Hair feels smooth and silky.

Rehydrate parched summer hair! Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Deep Hydrating Hair and Scalp Treatment. This ultra moisturizing treatment helps restore dry hair and scalp to a softer, more-healthy state and helps put hair in a better hydrated condition for fall hairstyles. Its moisture binding, skin care humectant Hyaluronic Acid is perfect for medium to thick textures and works incredibly well in adding moisturize to dry, parched scalps.

For finer textures, instead opt for a deep conditioner with weightless humectants such as Cassia Angustifolia Seed that won’t weigh hair down. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Intense Hydrating Treatment. Both treatments add tons of shine while protecting hair color. Apply 1 or 2 times a week after shampooing, massage into scalp, leave on for 5 – 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. For extra conditioning, leave-on longer such as while sleeping or maybe all-day during a TV series binge-watch then rinse and style!

Build up your strength! Also consider adding an extra layer of strength and protection every time you style your hair. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Smart Styling Treatment RepairHair. This incredible hair enhancing product contains natural plant derived, high-tech micro-emulsions that add strength, shine and bounce to any hair texture. Apply before any other styling products, starting with damaged ends working up to the roots and style-away!

Space out poolside this summer with this season’s hottest hair trend; the 90’s throwback hairstyle, Space Buns! In the 1990’s Gwen Stefani and Baby Spice put this hairstyle on the map but the summer music festival Coachella brought this trend back this season in a big way. This look is something that be worn as simple and easy as a poolside hairdo or as fancy as a red carpet updo as worn by Janelle Monae at the 2017 Critics Choice Awards.

Space Buns can be worn a couple of different ways, all easy to style. First, two simple buns can be created at the top of the left and right side of the head. Part the hair down the center from front to back, no worrying about getting a straight line, then grab each section and form each bun. A second way to wear this trend is half-up half-down simply by creating the same 2 top knots but leaving the bottom half of the hair out and maybe even a little of the front fringe area as well. And last, the same two knots can be created but with two French Braids starting at the front hairline leading up to those knots.

All of these looks can be easily created with the right hair products. For forming Space Buns on dry hair, use a flexible hair groom that never dries stiff or crisp. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Honey. This is one of Philip’s most versatile products with one of its most popular uses being forming updo’s. Part hair off into two sections, dab a bit of P2 Honey on your fingertips and start forming those Space Buns. P2 Honey contains actual honey derivatives that not only hydrate the hair but help grip and control the hair while forming it. No hair slipping out means less styling struggles!

When poolside, this look can be thrown together easily with a combination styling groom and sun guard. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Potion. It’s Philip Pelusi proprietary Matrix Blend of Matricaria, Asafetida, Blackberry and more that help filter harmful Ultra Violet Rays while also acting as hair color protecting antioxidants, hair strengtheners and hydrators. This helps to protect hair and scalp while in the sun plus its detangling and de-frizzing actions help smooth hair and control fly-aways while forming Space Buns. Apply a nickel to quarter size amount from the scalp to the mid-shaft and then an additional dose to the rest of the length of the hair down to the ends. Use a wide tooth comb to help detangle and distribute product. Style Space Buns with the same styling techniques as described except on damp hair!

The name of one of the hot hair color trends for Summer 2017 sounds more like beautiful Latin dance! Sombre’ is a softer more-subtle version of the very popular Ombre’ color trend from seasons back. This summer sun-kissed look works well on hues ranging from dark blondes to dark brunette’s, with highlights starting about 2 – 3” away from the scalp with the ends being brighter and lighter than the roots but not a stark difference.

This look is best reserved for long length hair to allow for a more gradual transition of color from dark to light. And to help create the Sombre’s effortless cool summer vibe, embrace the natural texture of the hair or create disheveled waves to really showcase this look.

Although the Sombre’ trend is casual, we take the hair and scalps’ protection from the sun’s rays very seriously. Ultra Violet Rays can give hair a sunburn just like the skin, which most people are not aware of. Those same UV rays that break down the collagen and elastin in the skin also break down the strength of the hair resulting in dry, dull, damaged and color faded hair.

To help ward off these harmful effects and simultaneously style your Sombre’ look, we recommend using a hair groom that pulls doubled duty as both a texture tamer and sun protectant. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Potion. Unique plant derived UV Ray protectants, including Philip’s proprietary Matrix Blend plus Fennel, help filter UV Rays helping to lessen their damaging impact to the hair and scalp. And P2 Potion is so light that it can be applied repeatedly while at the beach or poolside for on-going summer sun protection. Its’ amazing styling properties also help hair looked groomed while outdoors in the summer wind or salt air at the beach.

And it’s perfect for this season’s Sombre’ look from a styling protection perspective too. P2 Potion is a completely weightless hair groom that allows your natural texture to shine through. Apply a dime to nickel size damp hair, work through with fingertips and then with a wide tooth comb. This will help more evenly distribute the product for easier styling, reduced frizz and better wide-spread sun protection. Be sure when applying P2 Potion to lightly massage onto the scalp as well.

P2 Potion’s Guar and USDA Certified Organic Baobab Seed Oil, creates lustrous moisture helping to detangle the hair but more importantly helping reduce frizz with zero weight. Hair feels natural, full of volume, light and airy.

Next, before drying hair, slide the fingers into the hair like a comb and gently shake the root area back and forth a few times all over the head. This action wakes up the natural texture after being combed smooth with product. This can work best with the head tipped upside down. To style, simply attach a cone-diffuser to your hairdryer and lift and support the waves while drying. This takes the weight off the length of the hair allowing the waves to dry in a fuller formation.

But if more waves are needed, after the hair is dry add them with a big barrel curling iron. Take large sections approximately the width of the curling iron, mist each section with a combination heat protecting light holding spray. Try P2 Fluid Spray. This incredible spray helps lock in waves while leaving hair soft, never stiff or crispy. Highly concentrated, 1 mist per section should do the trick holding the spray approximately 10” away for best results. Also try curling waves both going towards and away from the face to keep the look casual and imperfect!

Summer weather calls for easy summer hair! Like quick, no-fuss hair to get out the door for work in the morning or an easy style for lazy summer days off. Well with the right haircut and the right bunch of products, quick and easy summer hair can be ready by the next summer sunrise!

It’s all in the cut! Believe it or not, getting the right haircut personalized for your hair’s texture, growth patterns and face shape makes an enormous difference in how much time you spend on your hair in the morning. Make an appointment with your skill certified Philip Pelusi® stylist for a Volumetric® Haircut. This is not a one-size-fits-all haircut, but instead is Philip’s patented organic hair cutting system that’s techniques are customized for each guest’s hair. The perfect foundation for fast and easy work-prep time in the morning! Also, the further away you get from your natural texture and color, the more-high maintenance the hair. So, keep that in mind too when picking a style.

Next, get a backup hairdo and the products to go with it. At one of your next hair appointments ask your stylist to teach you how to create a quick and easy way to style your hair for when you are running late or have a day off. This is all part of your service at Philip Pelusi. Also, be sure to have a couple of quick-style products at home too. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi RefresHair. Mist a few times into the hair to revive your style with Sunflower Extract and refresh your hair’s scent with its’ beautiful White Tea and Thyme fragrance. Also, it can pull double duty as a light setting and hold spray.

On that note, be ready to create a quick braid or updo or slick back your hair. Try P2 Honey. This never stiff, always flexible product gives both fingertips and hair a soft grip making it easier to control hair while styling it. And because it remains pliable, if you are unhappy with your hairdo just brush through and start again! Natural honey derivatives also help hydrate and help protect from heat styling if doing a few quick passes with a flat or curling iron.

And last, you can also style your hair while you catch some zzzz’s! Shampoo and condition in the evening with the P2 Shampoo and Conditioner recommended by your stylist to enhance your hair texture. While hair is still damp, apply a combination styling and treatment product. Try P2 ReCurl Smart Styling Treatment. Don’t be fooled by the name, yes it does spring up natural wave and curl, but it also makes a soft, never crisp setting potion. Run a dime, nickel or quarter size through the hair depending on the length and then form 2 large braids; one on the left side of the head and the other on the right. Take these out in the morning for natural looking waves. Or for large relaxed curls, instead of braids, form two big loose knots on either side of the top of the head. Remove in the morning and toss through for an easy, carefree look. If hair needs a little last finesse, fingerstyle with some of the previously mentioned P2 Honey and you are out the door!

The Hun hairstyle trend is one of the most popular for Summer 2017.  This half up, half down bun (ala The Hun) hairstyle is perfect for a bad hair day, an at the beach look or just a simple summer style.  There are several key trend points to note to achieve this look.  First, the bun’s position on the head.  Most of the hair is left down for this look but the hair on top of the head is pulled back and away from the face.  The hair can be pulled up and back from both temple areas, or the entire front hairline around the face can be pulled back or as a last option, the hair can be pulled back but leaving the front hairline out.  This last option is a perfect solution for those with shorter fringe areas.  The bun itself should be top-knotted either on top of the head or back on the crown.

Texture is also key to this look.  The quality of the hair should be top-notch but the texture wavy and disheveled as if it happened effortlessly.  Also, we want to get some sun protection in the mix here as well.  Try Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi Guardian Angel Solar Hair Serum.  Ultra Violet Ray sunlight filters Sunflower Seed Extract and Chlorophyllin derived from plants help guard tresses against color fadage and loss of strength degradation due to UV exposure.

And sun exposed hair needs hydration and protection too.  Unique, ultra-lux hydrating USDA Certified Organic Plukenetia Volubilis Seed, Jamaican Black Castor and Quinoa Seed Oils help replenish lost moisture due to sun exposure, heat styling and hair coloring while helping create smoothness and shine, contain antioxidants help protect from environmental pollutants, as well as anti-frizz action.

To style The Hun, use a hair groom with a bit of soft grip.  Try Tela Composer.  Its’ organic honey derivatives help grab and control dry hair as it is pulled back and twisted into The Hun bun.  Also, it can be used to finger-style the finished look such as finessing the final bun plus as a heat protectant if adding waves with a flat or curling iron.  Tela Composer is light but also hydrating so the next time the hair is shampooed, hair feels smooth and silky as if just recently deep conditioned, excellent for summer sun exposed hair.