(July 3, 2010 – 12:09 pm)
I am extremely proud and grateful to share with you Indulge Magazines newest Beauty and Style article featuring yours truly!!
ELSA ELIZABETH
in Her DNA.
After training at Toni & Guy, this adorable Northern California native joined the team at Santa Monica’s trendy salon, DNA where she performs magic with your hair. Astonishingly talented and charming, Elsa specializes in women’s haircuts, and natural looking highlighting and color. She’s a pro at the potent Brazilian keratin treatment that strengthens your hair, adds luster, banishes frizz and brings it back to life.
“Don’t ever be afraid to question your stylist,” she says. “People can feel a little intimidated especially when trying something new but never hesitate to discuss ideas with your stylist or to bring in pictures that help convey your ideas.”
At DNA, where first timers and referrers are given a 20% discount, Elsa uses high quality products including Wella color and Bumble and Bumble products. But the top asset at this boutique salon where they also have a charming fashion accessories corner benefiting men and women previously disenfranchised by Apartheid, is definitely Elsa herself. Her passion for putting a smile on your face is both disarming and refreshing in an industry where hairstylists have developed star-status.
“My advice would be to find a stylist that really listens and when in doubt, ask, because in the end we are here to service you. If you don’t leave feeling great then I don’t feel like I did my job.”
Elsa Elizabeth at Studio DNA 902 Broadway, Santa Monica (310) 451-3200
Join Elsa on facebook at Hair by Elsa Elizabeth.
http://www.indulgemagazine.com/2010/beauty&style070810.htm
Thanks again!!
(June 15, 2010 – 2:34 am)
One of the hottest trends this summer is the “boho braid”
CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR SOME GREAT HOW-TO’S ON UPDOS with BOHO BRAIDS!! 
Here are some before and afters for you. Fresh Cut, Color, and some strategically placed foils, make for one happy girl 
Now here are some pix of Aprils color correction & haircut, she had a lot of hair so it was a lot of work, unfortunately, I didn’t take enough pictures, but heres a little teaser for ya…
Thanks again to Joleine & April for letting me do your hair and take pictures
For those of you struggling to find the right products to tame those frizzy curls, worry no more! I have experimented and asked throughout the salon, and these are the Top 5 faves hands down
1) MOROCCANOIL!! This is a must have!! Its ultra light, and strengthens hair while conditioning and adding shine. Its great at taming out frizzy curls, and it works great for the days when you decide to blow your hair out straight. You can apply it through your hair while its slightly damp to assist you in blow-drying, or as a finisher to enhance shine and help keep frizz down.
2) Bumble and Bumble’s Curl Conscious Cremes: DEFINING CREME; this creme is intended for finer curls and give them more life and bounce. CALMING CREME; this works great for coarser texture. Its great for taming curls that tend to frizz and poof out of control. Either one of these cremes are used preferably when the hair has been towel dried. Just work it through liberally, set your hair and let air-dry! It’s as easy as that! For added support, cocktail it with some Moroccan Oil.
3) Bumble & Bumble REACTIVATING MIST: Need a little boost later in the day?? This is great for reviving curls when they start to lose bounce and start to droop. Its also great for reactivating the products left in your hair overnight. This is perfect for a next day refresher when you don’t have time to restyle your hair, or for a little pick me up for a long night out on the town
4) OLEO RELAX SLIM: This will be your best friend on days when you’re over your curls and just want to wear it silky smooth. It goes into the hair shaft to smooth out rebellious hair. It moisturizes and nourishes, while fighting frizz! When cocktailed with Moroccan oil, you get even more shine and moisture.
5) Oribe’s IMPERMEABLE: Think of this as an invisible force-field protecting your hair from humidity. It’s perfect for protecting your curls, or your beautifully smooth blow-dry.
Stop by and see us @StudioDNA and feel free to stock up on any products here that sound like a perfect match for you!!
With a little help from your stylist, bad hair days will be a thing of the past
(April 29, 2010 – 12:08 pm)
Spring is sprung!! Time to get down and dirty and throw out the old and welcome the new!
So why not clean up your look? Why should your house get all the pampering?
Well here are some pictures of my good friend Christian who felt it was time to change and refresh her look. So she came in and got a new Cut, Color, Highlight, and Brazilian Blowout.
Here are some before and afters….. ENJOY!!
If this inspires you to try something new come see me @StudioDNA in Santa Monica, first time clients get 20%off!! Mention “Spring Makeover” and Ill post your makeover on my blog 
