Recently, our team has been inspired by the work of Niko, one of our identity¹ national educators and hairdresser at the Downtown Gene Juarez Salon & Spa. He's worked for Gene Juarez for over 11 years and in the last year, his editorial work started to get noticed!

It might be the most low maintenance look of the season. Wet, barely-wrung hair has a youthful innocence that’s also glamorous when paired with bold eyes or lips. Hairstylist Guido championed the trend at numerous shows, saturating strands with argan oil to arrive at a glossy finish all over or just at the roots.

Jake

identity¹ national educator

identity¹ national educator Niko recently had the pleasure of working with actress Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost, V) on her hair for a photo shoot. Beautiful work, Niko!

A few images I’m inspired by for cuts and styling:

Evan Rachel Wood's newer haircut she did this year, 2011.

Diesel runway pompador style. 

The holidays are such a great time to be able to express yourself with all the cheer and merriment that’s in the air.  I love it when people have non-traditional holiday parties or theme parties because I feel like this gives us hairdressers a chance to express ourselves as well. 

It seems like this season is more about haircuts/styling than it is about "updos".  I've been encouraging my guests to make a change in their cut or color during the holidays, rather than doing some elaborate "do".  What better time to showcase a new style than at a family gathering or holiday party?

One of my style change inspirations has been: 

If you’re into film and movies as much as I am check out American Vogue's shots from the up coming "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"

Jake

identity¹ national educator

here are a few fun and different ways to do a ponytail base updos.