2011 Emmy Awards Best Hairstyles!

The low chignon was definitely the style to try for the 2011 Emmy Awards! Classic chignon hairstyles were donned everywhere by A-list actresses such as Rashida Jones, Minka Kelly, and Dianna Argon. Want to get the same chic look? Follow my easy instructions below for a classic chignon style!

Photos courtesy of hollywoodlife.com 

Things you will need:

• Covered hair band/elastic
• Hair spray
• Hair pins or grips to match your hair color
• A paddle brush (always gives the smoothest results)
• Pin-tail comb (I prefer using a metal tail comb but a plastic tail comb will do)

Directions

1. Using a paddle brush, smooth your hair straight back 

2. Gather at the nape of your neck into a low ponytail using your covered hair band 

3. Split your ponytail in half

4. Use your comb to tease the two sections of hair you split

5. Take one of the sections and smooth out with the paddle brush

6. Twist under and secure with a large bobby pin

7. Repeat Step 5 & 6 with the other section

8. Smooth down stray hairs with a toothbrush

9. Hairspray

***For fine hair, try teasing lightly and smoothing before placing into low ponytail. 

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SHERRY RATAY TO TAKE CENTER STAGE

Ready, Set, COLOR!

I am excited to share with you all that I will be taking the center stage at two of the country’s largest beauty industry conventions, the upcoming Premiere Beauty Classic in Columbus, Ohio, and the Image Expo in Houston, Texas.

I'm thrilled and honored to be a part of these amazing events. It is my passion within that keeps me on the edge of what is new with hair color, and I am looking forward to sharing with other colorists what I truly love to do!

The Premiere Beauty Classic 2011 will take place on October 23 and 24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. I will then take the main stage to present my hair color collection at the 2012 IMAGE Expo Houston, scheduled for July 15 and 16 of next year, at the Reliant Center. Both shows will feature leading artists and educators in the business, showcasing the industry’s latest fashions and trends.

Showcase in Modern Salon Magazine as "One to Watch"!

        

   In the latest issue of Modern Salon, I had the privilege of being recognized in the feature section "Ones to Watch". Modern Salon is the number-one source for education, product news and trends for all salon professionals. 

Click here to check out my article!

Hollywood's Hottest Hues, Decoded By Yours Truly

From rich brunette to sunny highlights and velvety red, everything is possible with the right combination of formula. The latest Hollywood craze has everyone yearning for a new exquisite hue. Recently I sat down and decoded some celebrity hues so that we can all enjoy these phenomenal shades. Here are the how-to's to acheive certain desired colors:

Bryce Dallas Howard’s Rich Velvety Red
Natural Level: 6
Formula A:  Redken Color Fusion 1 oz. 5Cr + 1 oz. 7Cc + 2 oz. 20 volume developer.  Apply to new growth.
Formula B:  Redken Shades EQ Cover Plus 2 oz. 6Cc + 20 volume developer.
Formula C:  Shades EQ Cream 2 oz.  05Rr + 10 volume developer.  Alternate Formula B and C on midlengths and ends, using the American Baliage technique.  Process, shampoo and dry the hair.
Formula D:  Redken Shades EQ 2 oz. 07C + 1 oz. 07CB + 3 oz. Processing Solution.  Glaze all strands and process 20 minutes.

Cameron Diaz’s “Bad Teacher” Blonde

Natural Level: 5 ½
Formula A:  Redken Blonde Icing Conditioning Cream Lightener + 30 volume developer
Formula B:  Redken Double Fusion Blondes 12 Av + 20 volume developer
Apply Formula A and lift to pale yellow.  At the same time, create delicate slices with Formula B, beginning in the nape area and concentrating on midlengths and ends for a delicate ombre effect.  Process, shampoo and dry the hair. 
Formula C:  Redken Shades EQ 1 oz. 09N + 1 oz. 09G + 2 oz. Processing Solution.  Glaze all strands, process for 10 minutes.

Drew Barrymore’s Rosy Red

Natural Level: 5
Formula A:  L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 16 grams 5.64/5.Rc + 40 grams Oleo gel + 60 grams 20 volume developer.  Apply to new growth.
Formula B:  L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 16 grams 5.64/5.Rc + 40 grams Oleo gel + 60 grams 30 volume developer.  Apply to midlengths and ends.  Process 35 minutes, shampoo and dry the hair.
Formula C: L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 8 grams 6.40/6.CCC + 20 grams Oleo gel + 30 grams 30 volume developer.
Formula D:  L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 8 grams 5.4/5.C + 20 grams Oleo gel + 30 grams 10 volume developer.  Alternate Formulas C and D using the American Baliage technique.  Process 35 minutes.

Giada de Laurentiis’ Sunny Highlights

Natural Level: 4 with 20% gray
Formula A:  Joico Vero K-PAK color 7A + 20-volume developer.
Formula B:  Joico Verolight + 20-volume developer
Formula C:  Joico Vero K-PAK Chrome B6 + Activator
Formula D:  Joico Vero K-PAK Chrome G8 + Activator
Apply Formula A to new growth.  Create slice highlights, focusing on the face frame area with Formula B.  Lift highlights to yellow and tone with Formula C.  Process, shampoo and dry the hair and glaze all strands with Formula D.

Megan Fox’s Rich Brunette

Natural/Existing Levels:  4 with 6-7 on the ends.
Formula A:  Wella Color Touch 2 oz. 4/0 + 3 oz. 1.9% developer.  Apply to regrowth and extend 6-8 inches down the hairshaft.  Vary the application end point slightly throughout the head.
Formula B:  Wella Color Touch 2 oz. 4/0 + 2 oz. 6/77 + 1.9% developer.  Apply to ends.  (Be sure all hair is thoroughly saturated.)  Process with heat for 15 minutes; cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. 

Make sure to check out the full article posted on BehindTheChair.com Click to see article!

Kim Kardashian says "I DO" to Going Blonde

Once again the spotlight is on Kim Kardashian! The hot, trendy celebrity who has been known for her beautiful and rich dark mane, has recently changed her hair color back to a beachy summer blonde. This happened just days after blogging about how she missed her blonde hair. You can get the same look by following the steps below.

Kim's hair is naturally a very dark brown. In order to achieve a beachy summer blonde look we MUST:

• First, begin with lightening the overall hair color to a light brown.  
• Next, we can create lighter and brighter pieces throughout the head - the goal is to create soft pieces running through, NOT RIBBONS of blonde. 
• Lift the hair strand to an orange/yellow stage 
• Glaze with a demi-permanent hair color to lock in the desired soft golden shade, as well as seal the hair shaft to create shine to the hair fiber. 
• Shampoo, condition, and style!

At Salon Ratay, we treat the hair from the inside-out when creating these looks. We like to start with a Kerastase Vita-Ciment treatment pre-color, then use Minardi Pre-Wash and finish with Kerastase pixelist for shine and nourishment.

***VERY IMPORTANT!  This is only the first part of creating blonde hair on olive skin tones. In 4-6 weeks, repeat the service but create lighter and brighter pieces in the opposite direction from those you previously did. 

Salon Ratay Partners up with Harbor House for a Day of Empowerment and Beauty

Salon Ratay hosted women from the Harbor House, a safehaven for survivors of domestic abuse. My staff and I wanted to help these deserving women feel good about themselves and boost their self-confidence.  Thank you to my wonderful staff members for donating their time and energy to give these courageous women a new look for their new lives.

Click here to see the complete story on WKMG Local 6

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If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, visit: www.harborhousefl.com/

How to Color your Hair Extensions

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to color hair extensions properly!