Perms are Making a comeback!!

Hi Everyone,

Ron has been dealing with a number of clients over the years that would complain about how certain areas of their head would not have the same consistent curl pattern that they longed to have. The stories were the same but the person was different. So he has been working on this idea for a long time and came up with the perfect solution. Perm only areas that need some encouraging!

The most problem area seems to be the nape of the head. For some that area is super curly and for some its super elongated, only thing we can agree on is that it’s consistent with the rest of our head. So what happens the stylist has to tell them they cannot wear their hair long. Which is so disappointing to them to hear. Once they grow it to a longer length the straight pieces are even more pronounced and hang much lower then the other curl patterns. This makes the person looks like they have a curly hair wig on a wavy head.

The other areas affected are usually closer around the face or the top layer is straightened out. This could be caused by someone with super fine hair that gets tucked behind the ear, or pulled back very tight and or just grows out straight in that area.

Many people struggle with this problem and want help!!!

With that being said, Ron has decided to offer an organic Perm as the solution to your elongated, non existent curls in certain areas. O’way Organic perms along with a powerful air purifier in the salon so everyone will be ok with minimal odor from the Perms.

Check out this article about perms and also pictures to go with it.. Perms it’s a great article with pics about different types of perms.

The salon will be offering this service to anyone looking for help with their curls or if you are a straight person and want curls why not have us perm your hair, cut and style it in a natural way. Perms Don’t have to be like the ones in the 80’s.. Let us show you how you can have what you always wanted. CURLS!!!

If interested, you will need a short consult before booking and pricing out the service.

So if anyone wants more information call the salon and speak with us.

****Krista Leavitt Launches her New Online Course****

One of Canada’s Top Curl Stylist

I would like to introduce a curl friend of mine. Krista and Ron have been working towards the same goal but in different areas of the world. Krista has made it easier for you to be able to style and manage your curls the best way possible. Krista is giving us a great platform to learn from and grow our own hairs journey.

Her online course is amazing, chuck full of some great content, information so that you at home can have some amazing results with day 1, day 2, or even day 3 hair. So what are you waiting for????

You have to see what is discussed and shown within this course..

Ron is endorsing this as one to watch and buy. She has done her homework on “What Curls Want” as he puts it.

Curls with Confidence ****Sign up for the Class**** you will not be disappointed.

To any of you that want amazing sets at home and how to care for your curls check out Krista’s Leavitt’s. Her information is spot on.

Thanks the Moisture Team

“Where Curls Begin”

Ron continues to expand Curl education across the globe...

Ron teaching proper product application at the sink

Ron has a passion for sharing his knowledge and educating when it comes to curly hair, as well as a great vision!

Once again, Ron will be traveling to Brazil and Cuba to continue his teaching journey. In November, Ron will be in Brazil for a week teaching cutting techniques.

In April, 2019, Ron will be leading a team of stylists to Cuba, where the group will volunteer their time teaching all facets of hair cutting, styling and color.

In the past Ron has volunteered his time teaching at the Capital Region Boces. We’re excited to announce he is returning to Boces once again to continue educating.

In addition, in November, Moisture Salon will be collaborating with the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center College, EOC in Troy, NY, where he will be teaching.

We look forward to many new endeavors and watching Ron continue on his journey…

Hair Treatments

Hi Curlies! I'd love to talk to you about the importance of at home care and salon care. Certain times of the year (mostly winter and fall) our hair gets brittle and sometimes limp and we try new products and nothing seems to work! When going silver your hair can appear frizzier and need more treatments as well. I'm here to teach you about hair treatments… there's a few we do here at the salon. We offer these services to existing clients because we like to see how your hair responds to the hydration after your first appointment. 

Number one is our Deep Moisture Treatment that is right for your specific hair type. We have you sit under the steamer to open up the your hair follicle so that the treatment penetrates into your hair giving your curls that extra hydration it needs during these months. Some clients need this treatment throughout the year, depending on hair type.

Our other hair treatment we do here is called Olaplex. Many times you see stylist's advertising Olaplex treatments with your color service, which is great! We offer a stand alone treatment for some curls who have had highlights, past heat damage and chemical damage to the hair. This treatment rebuilds the bonds of the hair and re-strengthens. This helps your hair from breakage and allows the hair to grow longer and stronger!  Some of the feedback we have gotten from clients is they have noticed their hair has become shinier, smoother and more manageable curls after receiving a treatment. The stylist will recommend a treatment for your specific curl & hair type to maintain at home. We usually do not make any treatment recommendations until after your initial consult as to give your hair time to gain moisture. So if needed this can be discussed with your stylist after your first appointment.

 Thank you for reading this blog, I appreciate everyone taking the time to read the knowledge I have adapted!

 Brooke, From Moisture Salon

Brooke's 1st Symposium

May 2018 I was lucky enough to attend the Spring Symposium in Rockville, Maryland. Wafaya hosted this event at her beautiful curly hair salon Oasis. It was amazing to be surrounded by so many stylists who loving doing curly hair as much as we do here at Moisture Salon. 
    I learned how everyone else ran their booking site, services they provide and also different styling techniques. For me I think it’s important to keep educating yourself, learning different products and also techniques. One technique I learned from the Oasis team, which I think it’s better for the salon aspect rather than an at home technique for clients...they would take a bowl and put a little bit of conditioner mix with water and keep reapplying it to the hair...this they did on multi-textural (4C) hair. This is a great technique for keeping the hair hydrated and not rising our precious product down the drain. A perfect at home product application that I learned was really getting into the hair with conditioner and product and doing a prayer motion along with finger combing the product in the in the hair. This technique insures no frizz and proper product distribution, I will definitely be implementing this in my sets. I can’t wait to show everyone!

    This event wasn’t just for learning new techniques but also the business aspect of the salon. An important take away for me was learning how to manage my time replying to clients on my days off but not letting it consume my day. Having one hour a day or night to tend to your job or business is perfect, you wont feel as over-whelmed but you can get your work done and then have time to spend preparing your work week or with your loved ones. I don’t think many people realize how much time we take away from our personal lives to tend to clients or potential clients. I think we should all have a mutual respect for each other especially on these designated days off. 
Thank you all for reading my thoughts in somethings I've learned in these last couple days.

Girls Inc. of the Capital Region

I was so honored and pleased to be part of the Girls Inc. Breakfast Panel that was hosted at Union College. it was an amazing event. The topic was all about Girls and their inner beauty and the conversation just happened to be focused on Curls and lot of them to be exact. Everyone on the discussion panel spoke about appearances and how being natural was the fight they had their entire life.. not anymore.. They have learned to embrace the curls and now know how to love them and not hate them.. Girls Inc is a wonderful organization to be involved with. This summer we will be mentoring a young adult at the salon. So I will keep ya posted on how things go. 

Well off to start my curly day. 

Talk Soon

Ron 

Cuba The Lost Curl Country

Next Week I have the privilege of visiting the lost country of Cuba. I will be learning all kinds of history about Havana and other cities in Cuba. During this trip I hope to experience all that Cuba has to give... Learning their culture, eating their cuisine, Dancing their own style to their own music and the best thing will be seeing what they have been doing to Curls all these years. What they used and How they used it and did they managed it well? I hope to set up an interview with a stylist in Old Havana to talk to him about Curls in Cuba.. What a treat that would be. Stay Tuned Everyone!!!!!!! 

So after I return from my trip I will be talking about what the impact of no trade from US has done to the women and men with curls of Cuba. 

I will hope to find out what they have been using and how self maintanence has been done.

Will I see more of there hair straight or more natural?

Will I see more of it dry and brittle? or will I see it gorgeous and shiny..

Maybe there is some hidden secret for perfect curls they know about that I may stumble on.. OR just maybe I can help a salon there learn some tips and tricks to bring back to their clients... I would love to have that happen. Maybe after I interview the Stylist in Cuba I can offer that to him. What an honor that would be. 

So Sit Back and Wait Patiently for my answers to all my Cuban Questions.. 

Thanks and have a curly wurly day... 

Ron Suriano

Introducing Moisture Salon Cutting Technique

4C's class from State To State?!  

Claudia Philips, owner and operator of The Styling Hutch, located in Plano, TX sought out the owner of Moisture Salon, Ron Suriano II, for his impressive skills of cutting curly hair, after meeting him at CHA (Curly Hair Artistry) Fall Symposium held in Manchester, NH this past November.

Ron was honored to be invited to Texas to teach Claudia's team of stylists his mastered technique of cutting curly hair that he  cultivated over the last 6 years.  So began the birth of the 4C's technique. 

The 4C technique is a trademarked acronym for Creative Custom Curly Cut (tm). This technique is an intuitive, curl by curl cut, done on dry hair, customized to your hair's texture, density, length and lifestyle.  Ron developed this after noticing that one curly cut does not fit all. Wavy, curly, coily and highly textured hair cannot be cared for and sculpted the same way, so a curly cut should be as unique as your curl.

Ron partnered with Gregg and Joann Starkman creators of our premiere organic haircare line, Innersense Organic Beauty and headed to Texas.  

The Styling Hutch Salon team was taught the 4C technique using a one on one approach. Day one Ron spent cutting each model's hair, followed by proper hydration using the Innersense Organic Beauty product application.  The Innersense team also gave some great tips on some of the other uses for their products.  On day two each team member executed the 4C technique on their own model while everyone gathered to watch, with Ron teaching a more indepth one on one with that stylist.

The response from the first national 4C class was a major success!  Ron hopes to teach his Custom Creative Curl Cut all over the world!  He plans on having many more of these classes and events focusing on the love and passion for helping people love their curls the way that he does. 

If any salon is interested in having Ron Suriano II educate their team or having a one on one please contact the Moisture Salon located in Schenectady, NY, (518)395-8136. We'd be thrilled to send you more scheduling information.