Ombres Away!

Ombre hair. Love it or hate it, what we once thought was a passing phase seems to be here to stay. Evolving looks of ombre are making their mark again with a new, lightened look for summer with a softer brownish blonde base and ombre'd ends of golden glory. Ombre hair is making it's mark in a major way, and celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson, Sienna Miller and Drew Barrymore can't get enough. What we love even more is seeing one of our favorite fashion bloggers - Rumi, of the Fashion Toast, rockin' an ombre look that's ta dye for! So if you thought you missed your chance at this gorgeous, fun and show stopping look - you're wrong. Ombre on sistah!

Top Knots.

At James Joseph Salon we're always looking at new ways to style hair for that on the go girl. Loose messy buns are not just for the gym anymore, and as evidenced by the looks above, can be a classy solution for getting the hair up and out of your face for the day. Low or high, we love the appearance of a knotted bulb of hair. For a hair how to, James Joseph stylist Kathleen Doe says start with unwashed hair and a texturizing spray like oribe dry. Spray texturizer at the root for volume and pull hair back into an unkept messy bun and tie loosely with a clear elastic. Pull some pieces through around the hairline and there you have it - a red carpet ready look for any day of the week.

Close Crops!

Just in time for Spring - some of our favorite short cuts on celebrities and mortals alike. It takes a confident woman to rock a short haircut and we recommend finishing the look with some fierce makeup and definitely some severe accessories. Our Salon Manager, Lindsey Berry, always thought that her short cuts were a sentence to clean, subdued makeup and a life of no earrings but she has learned that it is actually quite the opposite. "If you're going to stand out with a short haircut, push the limits in other areas as well" she says. Nothing brings more attention to a strong jawline and a beautiful close crop then a package to match. Tired of blowdrying your hair for an hour in the a.m.? Want a more low maintenance look like celebrities Michelle Williams, and in her day, Rihanna? Check out some of these looks above and make your appointment to shed that winter bulk with a new fresh cut. You'll be turning heads on every street in no time. Work it out ladies!

Bow Down to Big Curls!

Curly girls unite! We love spiraling, winding and twisting locks in any length and the looks above show how curls can rock it out. How do you achieve any of these looks? Each one starts with a great cut by a qualified stylist who knows what all curly girls know - when wet curls are loose and longer, when dry they rise. So before someone goes Edward Scissorhands on your head of hair they have to understand how curls function. As James Joseph stylist CJ Burns explains "curls have to be cut according to curl pattern and should not be combed excessively during the cut because this would disrupt the natural fall of the curls." A killer cut combined with a great hair care regimen including the right shampoo and conditoner and styling produts is key. Some of CJ's favorites include Sojourn moisture shampoo and conditioner, leave in detangler and texture molding paste. Ladies, take our advice and let your curls fly!

BANG!

Sometimes your hair can get stuck in a rut - and sometimes a person's style can get stuck in the 80's. If you want to freshen up your look without making a major change and losing length then we think bangs are the way to go. Not Bruce Springsteen concert tees and denim on denim kind of bangs - sleek and chic bangs like the looks above are what we're going for. This is one trend that hasnt let up since it reemerged in the early 2000s. Bangs are not limited to anyone and are a great look for just about any hair type. It's all about a fresh cut with a talented stylist to make a banging impression.

Shades of Grey.

With 2012 full steam ahead we have been looking out for the newest trends in haircolor and surprising us all is the emergence of a look we think our grandmothers would love! Grey locks have been popping up everywhere - on the runway, on some of our favorite celebrities heads, and in salon. Our newbury street front desk coordinator Courtney recently took her look from highlight to high life with Seth Selman painting in gorgeous grey streaks that make just about everyone looks twice. And above we have Kate Moss, Kelly Osbourne and Lady Gaga rocking grey looks to love. Why not try something new? At James Joseph we're loving these days and shades of grey.