Our colorist/stylist Suzanne Visney is entering in the Aveda Control Force contest. This video was produced to showcase her creative and technical expertise using the new Aveda Control Force hairspray. The winner wins a trip to New York Fashion Week. We know you’ll do great!
Suzanne’s Aveda Control Force Contest Entry
July 27th, 2010Models and FREE haircuts at Alan Murphy Salon
July 19th, 2010We are always in need of models at the salon. It is a way for our clients to help our apprentice team move forward with their careers, and also get a FREE haircut in the process. If you are interested in participating please call the salon at 281-537-0771 or connect with us on Facebook http://bit.ly/dBvEuL. All you have to do is allow one of our apprentices to give you an amazing cut in one of the latest hair trends. Then allow our management team to access the quality of the cut and to make sure you are happy. On occasion you will also be able to participate in our apprentices “Test Out” hair show (but only if you choose to).
Apprentice schedule:
Jade: Needs 2 models for her final test out on July 27th between 2-5pm. These models will also get to be in her hair show the following Tuesday (8-3-2010). The cut she is looking for is the graduated bob like Jenny McCarthy or Victoria Beckham.
The other is a Pixie, also know as the short tapered hair cut like Halle Berry.
Sonya: Needs the Pixie Tuesday (7-20-2010) at 9:00am.
Brittany: Needs the short layer for Tuesday (7-20-2010) at 4:00pm
We Need 2 Models for Tomorrow Morning
July 14th, 2010Our Apprentices Need Two Models
Your Cut Will Be FREE
Tomorrow (Thursday July 15th) at 9:00am at the Alan Murphy Salon.
We are looking for two particular cuts… A men’s long layers (Justin Beiber) and the Pixie (Victoria Beckham). Check the photo to see the cuts. Your cut will be free… Just call and ask for Jade for the men’s cut and Sonya for the Pixie, or reply to this post (281-537-0771).
Meet the Staff – Ashley
April 23rd, 2010Meet the Staff – Interview with Courtney
April 19th, 2010
What’s your name and what do you do here at Alan Murphy?
My name is Courtney Connelly and I’m a hair stylist. My specialty is in hair cutting. (laughs)
How long have you been a stylist here?
About a year a half.
What do you like best about Alan Murphy?
I love the atmosphere and I really love all the stylists. I love working in a big group of people. The salon loves to give us all the help and reference we need for anything that comes around so…it’s really good.
What’s your favorite hairstyle to cut?
I really like short hair. You know, like a pixie cut or a bob. Anything like that. I just really like multifunction hairstyles. I like you to be able to style it in a lot of different ways rather than having one set style.
So, you’re a multifaceted stylist?
Yes! (laughs) I like that word!
Do you give men cuts?
Yeah, actually most of my clientele are men right now. So, yeah.
How long have you been in the hair business?
Well, I was a salon manager for about four and a half years before I came here. So, I know the ins and outs of the business side of it as well. It was hard work managing stylists (laughs), but it was fun. I decided I wanted to move on to doing hair versus the business side of it.
What made you want to become a stylist?
Well, my mom is a really bad hairstylist (laughs). She doesn’t do hair, like, professionally or anything. But I went through stages in elementary school where I had really bad hair. (laughs) So, I was determined to do my own hair and ended up really liking what I did. I was always the kid with, like, the uneven bangs. (laughs) It was pretty awful, but it ended up being good motivation! (laughs)
What do you like to do outside of work?
I like to be outdoors. Not necessarily sporting kind of stuff because I don’t have much coordination (laughs). You know, I like to be calm. I like to read. I like to go to the dog park with my dogs; things like that. I also like being around family. I’m a family-oriented kind of person.
What kind of dogs do you have?
I have labs. THREE labs! (laughs)
Names?
Eve, Jiggy, and Darby.
What’s your favorite animal?
Other than dogs…probably fish. Fish are pretty cool, too. I really like cichlids cause they’re the bright, colorful ones. You know, the ones in a lot of Chinese restaurants in those aquariums when you walk in. (laughs) They’re really cool.
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Call and book your appointment with Courtney today! Call 281-537-0771!
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Meet The Staff – Sonya
April 9th, 2010Meet The Staff – Danielle
April 7th, 2010Meet Senior Stylist, Danielle!
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Alan Murphy Salon’s Guide to Shimmer
April 6th, 2010
Spring is all about shimmer. We love the look of shimmer on eyes and cheeks, especially on tanned skin.
Here’s a how-to on getting the glow:
- When applying shimmer, flaky skin is the devil. The light reflecting pigments only highlight imperfections, so you should definitely prep your skin before shimmering up. You should exfoliate the skin to prep, then apply some hydrating lotion to moisturize the skin. Maybe Aveda’s Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion?
- Smooth shimmer onto the eyelids with a large eye shadow brush — the fluffier, the better, for a light, even application. For a more concentrated application, wet a liner brush and apply at the lash line, or pat an eye or facial primer on your lids before sweeping on the shimmer.
- For a subtle, all-over glow, we suggest applying a loose shimmer powder underneath your foundation. You can mix it with a moisturizer or even your actual foundation, and a small amount will go a long way. For even more glow, use shimmer as a highlighter on the cheekbones and temples to reflect light.
- Apply eyeshadow on your cheeks and lips for a luminous glow. If you’re out of blush, lightly brush on a pink eyeshadow. For nighttime shine, dust shimmer into your hair. Overall, have fun with it!
Come into Alan Murphy Salon and any of our talented stylists can help you get the perfect look!
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Transforming Your Look with Leigh
March 23rd, 2010
Every year we find ourselves introduced to new trends according to a prediction by seasoned professionals. This year is especially different because we are no longer giving our valued clients trendy looks for a season, however, we are giving new styles that will be fashionable for many upcoming seasons.
Everyone has the feeling the winter weather has been dragging on here in Houston and are ready for the beautiful spring weather that is approaching. Here is a completely new direction for us to take your hair in. Our latest collection, Just Naked, is hot off the runways and needs no reigning in to be appropriate for our classic clientele.
Spring is a time for growth and rejuvenation. As we move from winter into spring, each day becomes a little bit longer and we have more to do. When the sun shines and warms the earth, plants sprout new leaves and we should be inspired to renew ourselves while naturally moving into a new look. By changing your hair color to move along with the season change, you should add a hint of warmth to your current shade as well as a splash of light with a few strategically placed highlights. Our new Color Zoom shades are just what is needed to move from spring to a sun kissed summer.
As warmer temperatures blow into Houston, try a youthful new approach to your already fantastic cut. We can customize a style just for you by an effortless reduction in unwanted weight and by minimizing excess length. This gentle transformation will keep you cool and feeling fresh with a new beginning this spring and all summer long. Our staff is trained in the very latest color and cutting techniques available which are already being utilized at Alan Murphy.
We would be delighted to customize a new look entirely for you with your face shape, skin tone and life style in mind. A style that you can manage and reproduce on your own. We want you to love your hair and love the salon that is yours.
Schedule today with Leigh for your new spring/summer transformation!
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Aveda Product Spotlight
March 18th, 2010Hey everyone! Today we’d like to highlight two products from Aveda: Light Elements Texturizing Creme and Light Elements Shaping Wax. These two products are great for the finishing touch on your hair, no matter what style you have.
Finish Soft
Light Elements Texturizing Creme provides weightless texture with light hold for all hair types.
- Amur corktree adds moisture to hair
- Organic beeswax and pullulan help provide light, flexible all-day hold
- Plant emulsifiers from jojoba and soy give the product a soft and creamy texture
- A blend of gamma oryzanol (from the rice bran) and bamboo helps protect hair from UV damage
- Reduces flyaways
- Hair feels soft and natural – not crunchy, sticky or dry
SHORT HAIR TIP: Stroke & Tousle
- Emulsify Texturizing Creme in hands and stroke fingers through dry hair form back to front.
- Tousle and arrange as desired
LONG HAIR TIP: Stroke & Piece
- Emulsify Texturing Creme in hands and stroke into dry hair from mid-length to ends.
- Piece as desired.
Finish Strong
Light Elements Shaping Wax provides weightless texture with firm, pliable hold for all hair types.
- Organic beeswax and jojoba wax help provide unique pliability
- Pine rosinate and pullulan help give all-day strong hold
- Plant emulsifiers from coconut, jojoba and soy give the product a soft and creamy texture
- A blend of gamma oryzanol (from rice bran) and bamboo helps protect hair from UV damage
- Hair can easily be shaped and reshaped
- Hair feels soft and natural – not crunchy, sticky or dry
SHORT HAIR TIP: Stroke & Shape
- Emulsify Shaping Wax in hands and stroke fingers through dry hair from back to front.
- Shape as desired.
LONG HAIR TIP: Massage & Squeeze
- Emulsify Shaping Wax in hands and massage into dry hair with head upside down.
- With head upright, squeeze hair into desired texture.
If these products spark an interest, come by the salon and we can tell you all about it!
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