Nolan Vincent Salon Blog

Every year we witness the emergence of new, sometimes revamped, trends. This year, we are seeing  a revival of iconic haircuts and styles that takes us back to the 60's, 70's and 80's. These iconic trends are reinterpreted to fit today's demanding needs for exciting and unique styles.  Here are the top haircuts that are in vogue this summer: The Mod Hair Cut: (aka 5 point cut, the Beatles cut and the mushroom cut) made its grand entrance in the 60's. This cut is perfect for anybody who is always on top of current trends and always willing to experiment. Mod Hair Cut Afro Cuts/Styles Although 2011 was the year that re-introduced the afro, we are still seeing it on the red carpet. The afro of the 70's  has been redifined into an afro that has lots of shape and movement. Very sexy! Solange Knowles Brandy Asymmetrical Hair Cuts:  These cuts are edgy and elegant. They demand vo...

 The Side Braided Bun (click on picture to watch how-to video) Braids...I am fascinated by them. Adding it to any updo can create a focus point of innocence, sophistication, sexiness and/ freshness. Braids have been the style of choice for centuries. History shows that braids were the preferred style for royalty and other social classes. Centuries ago, women of a lesser social economic status would wear simple braids, while the upper class and royalty would wear elaborate and intricate ones.  Nowadays, it has no social, economic, racial,  geographic boundaries or distinctions.   French, Dutch and Fishbraids are the most common ones. Once you learn how to do these braids, you'll be on your way to creating an endless array of braids. The following photos show some of my braided work and creations.   Click on this link to learn more http://www.refinery29.com/new-braid-styles?utm_source=email&utm_medium=editorial&utm_content=every...

A beautiful long lasting blow out is what women want to have when they perform this service at home. Of course, an expert stylist can definitely put that "wow" factor in a blow out. Yet, there will be  times when going to the salon could be impossible. Learning how to blow out your hair at home (between visits) benefits you, the stylist and the salon. Simply because a great blow out shows a great hair color and great haircut. As a multicultural colorist and stylist, I will share my tips on how to create a great blow out. Dominicans stylists, myself included, are known for pin straight blow outs. We practically give you an "up to one week all organic keratin blow out!” No Kidding! Tools Needed: In order to create this perfect blow out, it is important that you have the right tools. The 2 most important tools are patience and time. A great long lasting blow out depends on your patience and the proper time you spend on each section (about 3 minutes). A t...

Staying true to my color philosophy " Hair color should look natural," I am not too thrilled with some of the bold tones that are still surfacing this season. I understand that with each year comes seasonal changes and hair is no different. In fact, Fall and Spring are the most popular time of the year when seasonal changes take place. Just because Pantone sets the trend for fabric colors doesn't mean that these color selections should fit well on hair. Pinks, blues, yellows, silver...Now don't get me wrong. I am fascinated by these tones and as a colorist, I crave to play with them. They look absolutely beautiful. Trends do come and go. They offer a breath of fresh air and excitement to one's wardrobe and hairstyles. Needless to say, the classics will always reign and will always be in style.With that said, lets talk about color trends: Ombre, Reverse Ombre, Pop of Color and Pastels/Avant-Garde Colors. Here are some examples: Absolutely gorge...

Ombre with Glamourous Waves "Ombre" is a French word that signifies ” graduation, shadow.” In color terminology, it describes the graduation of color from dark roots to light ends. Ombre is sexy, sensual, versatile, easy to maintain, need I say more! It was laying low for quite some time and thanks to us (creative colorists) and celebrities showing it off, Ombre is here to stay. It's become one of the most requested color service in salons. Few, however, can perform this technique. Be cautious when selecting the salon or the colorist. Don't be afraid to ask questions and to ask for pictures of their "Ombre" work.  Ombre with Glamourous Waves Back View Pre-Ombre Before Ombre service  As you can see in my picture, a great "Ombre" technique does not show lines of demarcations. Instead, color is diffused to blend mid-lengths with the the roots. In this manner, you do not see where the graduation of color really begins. It...