Ecaille... The Hottest Hair Color Trend!

Move Over Ombre.... Ecaille ( French for tortoiseshell) is Here! 

Ecaille by Stylist Ashley Sexton using Great Length Extensions

We have been seeing these beautiful hair colors on our favorite celebs, like Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, and Giselle Bundchen, that is not quite ombre, not quite balayage... it's Ecaille! This look is straight out of Paris and very natural and gorgeous. Think of tortoiseshell glasses with deep browns, caramels, honeys, and tans, all blending in unison.  

What makes this look different from ombre? It's basically ombre's more polished, sophisticated big sister.  First of all, its much more blended. Instead of using 2-3 shades it incorporates 3-5 tones. Also, it has a much bigger transition area. There are little highlights all through, and very gradually fades from dark to light. Many Escaille looks are also a little brighter around the face. I would suggest not lightening more than 2-3 shade lighter than your natural. Are we sure how to pronounce it? No. Do we love the look? Yes!

  

My favorite part of these glam looks is they are blended and SHINY! Most colorist say they are paired with glosses to really let the subtle tones sparkle. Our Coloring Green organic gloss is the perfect top coat to shine and protect those locks! 

Ecaille done by Stylist Kendra Martin

 More Ecaille done by the Verde girls!!

Meet Taylor & her February Product Picks!

Meet our stylist Taylor, and a couple of her favorite products!!

February, the month of love, is the perfect time to highlight our stylist, Taylor, because she IS a love! Tayor has been with Verde since opening in 2012. With her meticulous eye for detail and her flare for fashion, Taylor is truly a one of a kind stylist. One of Taylor's best qualities is her ability to truly listen to each guests needs and make even the most "Nervous Nellie" feel right as home. Her sweet nature is infectious, brightening everything she comes in contact with. 

Taylor's favorite products? Glad you asked! 

1. KEVIN.MURPHY Body Builder 20% OFF- Taylor said: I chose body builder as my product of the month because it is my personal favorite. Not only do I use it at home daily, I also use it on almost every guest. Body builder's versatility makes it the perfect go to for all hair types. With this spray mousse you can achieve great volumizing, smooth glossy looks, or even an easy wash and go product for curlier styles. It's also great for pairing with other KM products for a softer hold. Benefits from using body builder are moisture binding to the hair from vitamin b5 extracts, sunflower seed and almost extracts. Essential oil of tangerine is another main ingredient that locks down the cuticle to create shine.  

2. Glo Minerals Royal Lip Crayons and Sharperners 20% OFF - Taylor said: The royal lip crayon is a quick easy way to add a pop of color to your makeup routine. More color than a gloss but you still get the precision of a pencil! From sheer pinks to deeper burgundy there is a color for everyone. They are rich in moisture and long lasting. Imperial pink in my personal favorite. 

Q and A with Taylor!

1. What is your favorite cut to give?

Taylor: "Right now I'm really loving asymmetrical cuts. I think it's really cool how there is a lot of variety in them."

 2. If you could style any celebrities hair, who would it be?

Taylor : "Katy Perry, she is always experimenting with crazy colors and different styles."

3. What is your favorite fashion accessory?

Taylor: "Oversized earrings! The bigger the better!"

Taylor also avidly attends education classes. She has taken master cutting and color techniques with Kemon color, Kevin Murphy, and Euphora cutting.  

 Some of Taylor's beautiful work! As you see she is a master of fun, funky styles, but it doesn't stop there! Her guests vary from very conservative to anything goes!

Historical Reclaimed Wood Makes Beautiful Retail Shelves!

Salvaged wood planks from the Old School House in Edgartown, Martha's Vinyard, have created the perfect eco/rustic/super-cool touch Verde Salon was looking for!

Final Look!

During Verde's recent renovation we decided to create a new look to display our fabulous Kevin Murphy products, along with our local Green Koala candles. But what to do?

Check out that color!

Our first idea was to have 'live edge' wood shelves, like we saw in a picture on Pinterest (duh!). We found some of this elusive 'live edge' lumber and soon realized there was a problem. After much deliberation, 3 rounds of wood, and phone call after phone call, most of this wood come with their very own self consuming powder post beetles! Awesome... not so awesome. So on to plan 2!!!

Looking for some love.

Reclaimed wood was the obvious choice, but were to go? We were thrilled to find the guys at Jarmak Wood, in Oxford, Ma. They are basically the guru's of reclaimed wood in the area, with everything for floors, decorating, and more. We went down to the lumber yard, gave them our budget and time crunch, and the handsome fella in flannel (bonus) hooked us up with the prefect gorgeous wood. Best part? It's a part of Edgartown history!

School half way through demo

These rescued planks (yes, rescued like a puppy!) came out of an old school house in Martha's Vineyard. This old building has been abandoned for quite some time, and the town decided to send this tired old building to its final resting place and build a brand spanking new library. However, they took very special care to recycle and salvage as much as they could. Which is fabulous, because they just don't make stuff like they used to!

Ready to find a new home!

We decided to go really straight forward with the shelving to try to let the natural glory of these beauties shine. We sanded a little bit with a sanding belt and installed using the layout of the salon be our guide. The shelve are a little bowed and rough in some spots, but we think it makes them special.

Fits perfect on our half wall!

Holiday 2014 Specials!

Fabulous Offerings... For You!

Here at Verde, we are all thrilled for this holiday season! Its such a great time to share time with and spoil the ones we love, and ourselves! These awesome deals will help you pamper everyone this holiday season! All of our specials are for all of November and December. While supplies last.

Special #1: Treatment and Blowdry

A deep conditioning and a bomb-shell blowdry for the bargain price of $20! This treatment is normally $45 so this is not to be missed. Verde offers 3 amazing hair treatment, Born Again Masque for damaged hair, Young Again Masque for brittle, aging hair, and Angle Masque for dry, limp, fine hair. All treatments start with a Maxi Wash to detoxify, exfoliate, and liven up the hair. Finished off with the most luxurious scalp massage you have ever had! Sophia is an expert styler, so count on a blowdry to rival the runways! 

Special #2: Heaven Scent

 If you have ever caught a whiff of Angel Wash or Rinse, you know the scent is to die for! Now we can enjoy this delicious fragrance anywhere with our Angel Candle! Angel Candle is FREE with purchase of Angel Wash and Rinse. 

Special #3: Shiny and New

This hot deal will have you hair shinning and bouncing like new! With the purchase of Young Again Wash and Young Again Rinse, you receive one of our favorite products, Shimmer Shine, for FREE! Shimmer Shine is a must have for everyones hair. With heat protection and amazing healing qualities, this light weight spray give hair beautiful luster, instantly!

Special #4: Touch of Hydration

 This is the gift that anyone would enjoy. Our best selling Wash and Rinse, Hydrate me, is paired with a luxurious hand lotion with the same fabulous scent, for FREE! This bonus lotion is the perfect size for you pocketbook and will help hydrate your hands all winter. 

Special #5: Glo Makeup Essentials Jar

This awesome set of must haves is the perfect gift for everyone, because you chose the colors you love best! Including a lip balm, lip gloss, eye shadow, and eye liner all for only $40! ($59 value) These four makeup essentials come in this adorable mason jar, so cute!

Fall Trend Alert: '90s Grunge is BACK!

As Always... whats old is new again. And '90s grunge is upon us this fall. Here are some of our favorite trends to fall back into!

1. Plaid- nothing is more casual/cool than a comfy plaid!

 2. Deep Lipsticks in Burgundy, Red, and Browns. Also, lip liner is a real must with these deeper tones. We LOVE Glo Minerals Cabaret and Aubergine, with Vino lip liner to seal the deal! Drew has totally come full circle in her fav lip shades! '90s to now!

 3. Overalls and Ripped Jeans. Don't mind if we do!

 So go ahead... channel your inner "my so called life"!

Haircuts for The Wounded Warrior Project

Donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, and Receive a Haircut and Blowdry!

-For the month of September, Verde is proud to support this amazing organization by collecting donations for haircuts with our fabulous stylist, Sophia. Suggested Donation of $40.

-Sophia, our newest team member, has been training with Verde for one year now. She started her career at a blowdry salon and is extremely talented with precision cuts and fabulous finished looks.

-The Wounded Warrior Project is near and dear to Sophia because she has someone very close to her in active duty servicing our country. We are excited to help support any way we can!

-Come get a beautiful new cut, and feel good about giving back!

89 Hancock St. Suite 103 Braintree, MA (781) 254-3661

August Products of the Month!

In August, You Should Be Glowing!!

We have selected the prefect end of summer products to make you absolutely radiant... even if you haven't been relaxing on the beach all season.

KEVIN.MURPHY SHIMMER.SHINE (20% OFF)

Revive shine and repair hair with this finishing mist. Treat your hair as it shines with Vitamins A, C and E, Baobab, Immortelle and Bamboo extracts. Light reflective technology from high-end skincare adds a brilliant shine to hair with no oily residue. SHIMMER.SHINE contains treatment ingredients that repair damaged hair driven by essential oils, bioflavonoids and vitamins.

Why We Love It? First, the smell is to die for! People actually spray this on their skin for perfume. Also, it is great on all hair, and takes locks from drab to lustrous in seconds. Did I mention it heat protects up to 428 degrees? Yup, it does it all!

GLO MINERALS BRONZER AND SHIMMER BRICKS (20% OFF)

Bronzers: Seamless mineral makeup bronzer for color enhancement that adds a warm, natural sun-kissed glo to any complexion. Dust bronzer on lightly to add color and contour or apply liberally to face and body for a no-consequence sun-tanned glo.

Tips/Tricks: Apply on upper region of forehead, side of cheek and lightly at jaw line for natural looking contour and a healthy glo. May also be used on the body for extra color. Great to use on collarbones or decollete.

Shimmer Bricks:  Four beautiful colors to swirl together for a captivating glo or to use individually to illuminate key features. This fabulous multitasker can be a bronzer, highlighter or eye shadow quad all in one!

Tips/Tricks: Swirl all 4 colors together to highlight, bronze or add a bit of sheen to your look. The 4 complementary shades create the perfect blend to highlight or add a pop of color to any feature. Apply with the texture brush to make a subtle impact. The specialized brush allows for very sheer application. Gleam works well on all complexions. Luster works especially well with Golden and Olive complexions.