Pucci Salon: A force to be reckoned with

Pucci Salon has decided to take on yet another challenge! In May a few stylists attended the backstage show in Vegas with Oribe. The event was about finding inner freedom of expression as well as creating styles that are beautiful and unique to each. Pucci is holding their own backstage at the salon by inspiring  the staff to create their own interpretation from what went on in Vegas. In doing so, Pucci will enter the Oribe contest, “The Backstage Inspiration Challenge”. Pucci has been brain storming on how to shatter the competition. Combining the elements of new wave and old school proved to be the mixture needed for ultimate success. Pucci pulled out all the stops in creating two looks for the Oribe competition. The first one, reminiscent of Rosie the Riveter, appropriately coined “courageous women,” used exemplary figures such as this and others in the work force. The second was a look into the future, strong, “RAW” women, dominating and perseverant. Each look was backed by theme music, 40’s for the first and the likes of Lily Allen, Alicia Keys, and Beyoncé for the second. It was all about getting the ambiance cohesive between the stylist, the model, and the look. Five hair dressers used all Oribe products on the models including: Dry Texture Spray, Soft Lacquer Hairspray, Gel Serum, and finished with both looks representing a femme fatale that will surely kill at Oribe.

 

Tania and Drew headed this team as the Artistic Directors and participated as power players. Pulling out the big guns and adding support to Pucci was our very own representative Leslie who came in for this special event from California. The stylist had a big task to pull off in entering this competition; like any other competition Oribe has its own set of rules for each applicant. Tania, Drew, and the rest of the staff shined at their skill sets and followed the rules relentlessly, proven by the crowning illustration.

Awaiting the results will not have us shaking in our boots, rather we will continue creating works of art and enjoying our days spent with our exceptional clients. More pictures have been posted on the Facebook page so don't forget to go check them out!

Divided Attention

Tania and Eric here at Pucci have it in their hearts to share whenever the opportunity presents itself.  Both stylists attended the Bumble and Bumble Workshop in the meatpacking district of New York.  There the stylists were taught by the renowned staff at B&B about technique, style, and progressive trends. 

 

 

Bringing back a new life experience and advance knowledge, they both decided it was vital to the salon and fellow stylists to pass along what they learned.  Tania gave a general overview of what examples from B&B were duplicated at Pucci. The B&B long layered 4 step hair cut is performed with a razor cut at 90 degrees. The razor technique that was taught created a soft yet solid length.   

Tania and Eric demonstrated how to create a blunt line with the razor, the different sectioning technique using styling lotion (no clips), and a clean parting that holds the hair place while cutting before letting the hair down. The B&B products used in the first step were Prep and/or Tonic and for step two styling lotion and/or thickening spray. The variation and/or combination of products depend entirely on hair type. The outcome the products help achieve are: encourage curly hair to embrace the spiral by bringing out the sleek bounce, and emphasizes the shape in all the haircuts.  The end result is a killer cut allowing a universal look and way to wear your hair. 

 

 

Support Our Troops!

Here at Pucci Salon we hope that we make a difference every day in the lives of the clients who grace us with their business. While we try and improve the client’s outer beauty to match their inner, the salon always wants to do the same for our establishment. Our inner beauty will be displayed through Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley, and a donation drive will be held all month to support this cause.

Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley is an organization of mothers, fathers, family members, and friends who have loved ones currently serving, or that have served, in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It is our honor to try and help as much as we can for such an amazing group.

 Items of Interest include but not limited to:
* Dry Foods, Canned Goods (Nuts, popcorn, cookies, crackers, coffee, canned tuna, etc.)

* Letters and cards from students or local children showing support
* Magazines, books, local newspapers, music, movies, puzzles, crosswords, playing cards

* Kleenex, razors, stamps, sunscreen, air fresheners, toilet paper, and baby wipes, any medication such as  Advil/Cold Sinus, Chapstick, unscented lotion, eye drops, toothbrush/paste

* Gift cards to I-Tunes/Amazon, Phone cards, duct tape, magnets, Ziploc bags, blankets

* Pillows/cases, blankets, long socks, boxer briefs 

 Pucci will be taking the donations until August 31^st and we are excited to see the community support. Come into the salon anytime during our hours of operation. Pucci is ecstatic about this and thanks everyone in advance who takes the time to come and show support!!