Small Business Saturday at UBU Color Salon

Small Business Saturday is Nov 30th and it's time to come kick it off with the whole community! This year we’re so excited to celebrate with all our Tampa locals at UBU Color Salon.

Come in and not only receive the best services and customer experience but also receive 20% OFF all Kevin Murphy products… and 25% OFF all salon products!

We are grateful for your support Tampa, and we want to celebrate you.

UBU Color Salon has been in business for over 11 years. Dedicated to providing the utmost customer service and overall experience for their guests, UBU is thriving as a staple in the Tampa Bay area. Specializing in hair color and awarded as the top blonde specialists in Tampa, UBU provides a salon experience like no other. Make an appointment today with one of our stylists and see what it’s all about!

Remember that when you #ShopSmall with us, you're supporting our business and our community. So join us Nov 30 to celebrate the 10th #SmallBizSat #BackedByAmex

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Face Shape vs. Hair Length – What Style is Right for You?

Have you ever seen one of your girlfriends, or a loved celebrity with an adorable new hair style and thought “I could never pull that off”?  Believe it or not, the shape of your face has a tremendous amount of influence on whether a trendy new hair cut would even suit you well.  Rather than opting for the latest trend, we will show you how take a look at your face contours and determine what cuts and styles pair best with YOU and keep you looking FIERCE! 

Before choosing a hair style you need to determine the shape of your face. At UbU Color Salon we are experts at this. Features like your jawline, chin shape, forehead width, and cheekbones tell you what shape category you fall into, such as, oval, heart, round, square, diamond, or rectangular. 

Oval

Oval faces are longer than they are wide, with the cheekbones being the widest part of your face.  Your jaw and forehead will be rounded at the same width, and your chin will have no hard lines.  Think: Blake Lively.

In styling your hair with an oval shape, you want to create the illusion of width.  Bangs are a great way to add width, as the horizontal line will help to widen the face.  Oval face shapes can get away with long locks or a cropped cut with subtle to minimal layers.  Styling with curls or waves will help to keep your hair from dragging down the shape of your face. 

Heart

 

In having a heart shaped face, the forehead is the widest part. Some will see the appearance of a widow’s peak and the chin is usually pointed.  Reese Witherspoon is the perfect example of a heart shaped face.

If you want to keep some length, you can balance the width of your brow with side swept bangs and even out the jaw line with waves or curls that start below the ear. You can opt for a bob, which will create fullness in the jaw.  However, pixie cuts with textured ends work wonders for this face shape! 

Round

If you have a round face, like Chrissy Teigen, your face likely has soft or no angles. The sides of your face are curved outward creating a rounded look in both your cheeks and chin.  This rounded look can give you a younger appearance (almost like a kid) so you want to add length to your face with your hair style. 

Long, staggered layers will add length to your face.  If you style with curls, stick with loose curls because tight curls will highlight your faces’ width.  As far as bangs are concerned, stick with side swept bangs; straight bangs make a round face appear too small.  You will want to add volume to the top, or crown, of your head, especially with shorter cuts. Wanna spice things up? A choppy pixie cut or an edgy fauxhawk would work perfectly with a round face.  Make sure to avoid styles like a slicked back ponytail, a bob, or a single-length haircut if you have a round face. 

Square

 Someone with a square shaped face will have a strong jaw and minimal curves to the face.  Their cheekbones and jaw are equal in width.  They will have strong features like Olivia Wilde or Angelina Jolie. 

The goal in picking a hair style for a square shaped face is to soften the jawline. Long, face framing layers help to do this.  In addition, longer side swept bangs with a side part will offset the face and soften your features.  If the goal is to have a little bit of a shorter or medium length, a layered or textured bob with flat ends will work great. 

Diamond

With a diamond shaped face, you will see both a narrow jaw and forehead. The high cheekbones are the widest part of the face. Much like a heart shaped face, a diamond will have a pointed chin, but the hairline will not be as wide. Who other than Jennifer Lopez to be the perfect example of a diamond!

For a diamond shaped face your goal will be to soften the angles of the face and balance the cheekbones. Medium-long face framing layers with soft waves and a deep side part work perfectly!  For a shorter length try a short crop, but with minimal volume on top. To make your features pop, try a slicked back pony to show off those cheekbones and widen the forehead. 

Rectangular

  

Rectangular faces will look very similar to a square shaped face but are longer than they are wide.  Your forehead, cheeks, and jawline will all be the same width and your chin has a very slight curve.  Sarah Jessica Parker is a nice example of someone with a rectangular face shape.

Your goal here will be to create width in the face. You can create width with curtain bangs and use face- framing layers to enhance your cheekbones. You want to avoid overly long styles with a rectangular face if possible.  If the goal is to have long hair try a nice blowout or soft curls when styling.

Now that you have the secret to what works best for your face, it's time to book your appointment! 

We would love to make your #hairgoals come to life!

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Written by Marissa Martinez  

What’s a Blonde to do for Fall?

Just because Florida is generally excluded from the wonderful season of Fall, doesn’t mean we don’t still love our on point for Fall cut and color trends!

People generally consider going darker in the Fall, but there are plenty of ways to spice up your hair look without committing to full blown dark hair. The first step is to set up a consultation with UBU Color Salon Tampa’s best hair colorist when taking the plunge to a new look... we know what we're doing, trust us :)

Below is a curated list of the top three options we suggest you consider when sprucing up your hair for Fall, that also happens to be the best anti-aging and flattering cuts and colors! It’s also a less damaging option than simply dying your hair dark to only change your mind and go back to a lighter color when it warms up...

Make sure to consider these options during your consultation, so you can start to get an idea of what you love and want!

1. Icy Blonde - If you were rocking warm Goldilocks all summer and don’t want to make the jump dark just to go back to blonde ext spring, just go lighter for fall! Sound strange? If you transition to an icy blonde and maintain it well, it is a perfect fall/winter look! Make sure to consult your colorist with the best brass fighting shampoos and schedule a regular gloss and toner to keep your color fresh throughout the chilly months!
2. Darker Ombre- Has your blonde started to grow out from the summer? Is it looking ashy, and you aren’t sure what to do for Fall because you will inevitably highlight to high heavens over it all again come May? Consider asking your stylist for a darker base with some caramel balayage free painted highlights. Make sure you add warmth with honey and buttery tones. Warm colors and dimension in hair is key for a younger look, ashy tones will only age you! Warm tones are flattering on all skin types and help flatter your skin when it gets paler and potentially washed out looking in the winter.
3. New Cut and Gloss- Sometimes simply a fresh new cut and gloss can go a long way to changing your look up! A long bob “lob” is always a fun idea for a new look, or just adding lots of layers and taking a few inches off. Or even consider my favorite, just adding bangs!

A gloss or toner can go a long way in refreshing your look as well! Make an apptwith UBU Color Salon Tampa’s best colorists and stylists today to discuss the best look for you to make a change this Fall season!

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Written by Catherine Lee, PA