Rarely will you find anyone as dedicated to their crafts as Stephanie. She is incredibly passionate about making every visit not only beautifying, but rejuvenating as well. She is patient and really listens to her clients, providing a level of service and attention to detail that is unlike any other. Deeply committed to her clients not only looking beautiful, but feeling beautiful as well, she has created an environment that is serene and inviting, not rushed with high energy and loud music. You will find no ego or attitude, just friendly and sincere staff.

Through many years of research, Stephanie has selected all organic product lines that provide incredible results (guaranteed gray coverage) without using harsh and dangerous chemicals.O&M CØR.color™ is the next generation of hair color FREE of Ammonia, PPD, Resorcinol and Gluten. Formulated with our revolutionary Molecular Blend Technology (MBT), Desert Harvest Botanicals, and our Signature Organic Oil Blend, CØR.color was created for chemically conscious consumers and deeply committed hair stylists. Our products contain NO AMMONIA, NO PPG, NO RESORCINOL, NO PARABENS, NO PHTHALATES, NO ANIMAL TESTING, NO PETROCHEMICALS, NO FORMALDEHYDE, NO SULFATES and NO GLUTEN. We are vegan, cruelty free, and eco-friendly. 100% gray coverage (guaranteed!), beautiful, shiny brass free blondes, and vibrant brunettes & reds that last and last.

     Stephanie is committed to making every visit a wonderful, refreshing experience that will draw out and enhance your natural beauty. Stephanie has a very gentle touch, and the space is beautiful and serene.

You will feel pampered and soothed during your entire visit.

5 Tricks to Tell if Your Skincare is Taking Shortcuts…

1. The First Ingredient Rule

The first ingredient of a skincare product typically is about 75-90% of the product. If your product lists the first ingredient as water, aloe, or some other inactive ingredient, you are likely overpaying. Products following the first ingredient typically range anywhere from 1-10%. Because ingredients are listed by the amount in the bottle, you want to see the active ingredients towards the top of the ingredient list.

*this rule applies to natural skincare. If you are using a chemical skincare, active ingredients if used in high quantities can actually burn your skin. We always recommend natural skincare.

2. What Is an Extract

Often times you will see a plant material listed as an “extract”, but what does that mean exactly? An extract is a way for skincare manufacturers to buy a plant in a processed liquid or powdered form. These plant extracts are obtained through an extraction process that leaves the ingredient less bio-compatible and bio-active than using whole plant ingredients. This is often done as a cost savings for skincare companies and/or to make products more shelf table, but leaves the formula lacking essential skin-loving nutrition.

3. Fragrances

Near the end of the ingredients list you may see added fragrances (Fragrance / Parfum). U.S. regulations do not require companies to disclose what the “fragrance” is made of. Leaving a lot of room for skin-irritating toxins, allergens, or other irritants to sneak into your skincare. Skincare companies often do this because they last longer and are much cheaper than the natural option: Essential Oils. 

Essential Oils are 100% natural, plant oils obtained through distillation. A process that has been done for centuries and provides not just a wonderful, natural scent, but also healing aromatherapy. This process can be time consuming and expensive, but your skin will notice the difference.

4. Reading the Label

In general, you want to be able to read the label. Ingredients are usually listed by their International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) name, followed by their common name in parentheses; for example: Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil. If ingredients are starting to sound too complex and the ingredient list is getting very long, it’s time to raise an eyebrow and look into it a little more before putting it on your skin.

5. Red Flags

Reading labels is time consuming at first, but once you find a product you trust and love, your research is done. While you’re still looking for that perfect product for your skin, here are some ingredients that should never be in your skincare routine. Many of these are outlawed for cosmetic use around the world, but still allowed in the U.S.

Here are some ingredients you always want to avoid:

BHA/BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE


BHT/BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE

CETEARETH GLYCOL

DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE


DMDM HYDANTOIN


EDTA

Calcium Disodium EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA


Trisodium EDTA


EMULSIFYING WAX NF

ETHANOLAMINES


DEA/TEA/MEA/ETA


Monoethanolamine


Diethanolamine


Triethanolamine


Ethanolamine

HYDROQUINONE


MIDAZOLIDINYL UREA

METHYISOTHIAZOLINONE

METHOCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE


MINERAL OIL

OXYBENZONE (found in sunscreen)

PARABENS:

Ingredients beginning with Methyl-, Propyl-, Butyl-, Ethyl-Paraben

PEG/POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL


There are more than 900 different “PEG-S” with varying concerns

PHENOXYETHANOL (commonly found in “natural” skincare)

POLYSORBATE -20, -40, -60, -80

QUATERNIUM-15

RESORCINOL


SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE


TALC


TOLUENE


TRICLOSAN


TREITHANOLAMINE