Hand Tied Extensions

The days of waiting for your hair to grow longer is a thing of the past as hair extensions are the hot trend to get that longer, fuller, more voluminous style in one session with your stylist. It is fun, and it's easy and the best no commitment way to reach your makeover goals. Your goals and options are practically endless with extensions.  With extensions you have the freedom to rock almost any cut and color you can dream of. Once you leave your stylist chair you will feel like a new man or woman with the exact length and thickness you want. With all the different types of extensions you can get, Hand Tied are the latest trend.  

So what makes Hand Tied extensions a good possible option for you?  With hand tied extensions, your stylist is able to attach the weft to the least amount of your natural hair and at the same time the weft covers the most surface area.  This is a great option to give you the fuller/thicker hair with out connection to as much of your natural hair. In the long run this could be a healthier option for extensions. 
With being able to control the width of the weft you are able to obtain fuller thicker hair.

One huge advantage for the Hand Tied extensions is the hair is reusable and you are able to color to give you every possible option.  If it is time for a redo, it is an easy fix to untie and reattach to give you back to the fresh look you walked out with the first time you came in for your Hand Tied Extensions.  

The key to getting the Hand Tied extensions that will work for you, you will need to come in for a consultation.  Communication between you and your stylist is important.  You need to communicate the look you want and allow your stylist to choose the extensions that will work for you. 

Gasparilla Parade, are you ready for the Invasion!!!!!!!!

Gasparilla weekend is upon us, the Pirates are ready to invade and the townspeople are getting ready to fight back.  As everyone gets ready for the Invasion and Parade are you ready? 

One of my favorite events of Gasparilla is the Pirate Ship invasion/boat parade that happens this weekend January 26th and begins at 11:30 AM.  Cannon's blaring and 1,000's of pirates come out to begin the festivities of the day.  Boats line up around the Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship and fight the battle as the ship pulls into the bay between Harbor Island and Davis Island.  The air is full of excitement and drinks begin to flow.  It is one of the most exciting times to be in Tampa.

As the day moves along whether you are heading to one of the many Brunch's that will be going on that morning,heading to a House Party or head back home to get ready for the parade remember to have fun but stay safe.  You have your costume on and your hair looks perfect, which is an important part of your costume.  You wonder where should I go to watch the parade.  Depending on your crew and who is with you, especially if you have young pirates that still want to see the floats but you don't want them to see the Rum flowing, check out downtown near  Curtis Hixon Water Park it is a great place for the more family friendly pirates, but if you want the party and want to taste the rum, head down to Bay Shore.  You may wonder where exactly but it really doesn't matter where on Bay Shore....it is all one BIG PARTY!! 

Things not to forget for the parade. It looks like it is going to be cloudy and not as HOT as it was last year but don't forget your SUN screen....even Pirates can get a Sun Burn and don't just protect your skin....even your hair needs to be protected from the Sun so use a hair product that has a great SPF protection like Milk Shake 12 Effects leave in conditioner or cover your head with a simple bandanna.  You will look the part and keep your hair protected. 

Find your friends, enjoy the party and catch a ride parking will be CRAZY and you don't want your ship pulled over by the pirate police for to much RUM stored aboard!!!  Have fun and stay safe...don't trust every Pirate you meet, some will try to push you over the side of the ship or make you walk the plank.  It's a fun time so HAVE FUN!!!  Let's get this Pirate Party Started.

Gasparilla, Is your Costume and Hair Ready?

The fun and excitement is in the air for Gasparilla, but are you ready?  Have you ordered your costume or had it made?  Is you hair on point to be the best looking male or female Pirate, Wench or Swabbie? No matter the look you
chose, you still need to make sure your look is on point.

After many years of going to parties and Gasparilla events, it never fails people decide to cover their own hair with wigs, which is a fun and great way to give you a new and different look, but the wigs aren't styled.  Don't let your wig be the down fall of you fabulous costume.  If you decide on a wig remember it is the closest accessory to your face, and what do you want people to see?  YOU!!!   Make sure you have that wig or even your own hair on point, and men that goes for you as well.  Don't take it out of the package and think it is ready to put on your head.  Put a little work into it and make it a great accessory to your look. If you are going for the dreads look which is a great look for a pirate, some simple hair product over each of the dreads can smooth them down for a polished look.  No matter the style of wig you choose, style it...you will love your look and it will complete your costume.

Now men, make up for your look is ok!!!  Pirates were rough and tough but a great eye liner and some scruff on your face, if you aren't able to grow your self, is ok. You can create that scruff shadowing on your face and give your self that sharp chiseled jawline you want with a little make up.  You can simply get a stipple sponge and some dark make up and put that right on your face and give you the rough and  tough look you are going for. But seriously, but some eyeliner and give your eyes the dramatic pop they need to set your look on top of everyone else.

Now, you have your costume, hair and make up ready, put it on find your party and have a great Gasparilla.

Gasparallia 2019

We love to go out and Celebrate the biggest festival in Tampa, which last for weeks during the month of January, but do you know the history behind why we celebrate.

Gasparilla began in 1904 and was originally celebrated on a Monday in February, but in 1988, celebration was moved to a Saturday so that people from other areas of Florida could come and celebrate. Moving the date immediately made the festival begin to grow. Gasparilla is now one of the country’s largest annual parades/festivals, which attracts about 600,000 people each year. 

Now, have you ever wondered where the name Gasparilla comes from. There was a  legendary pirate named José Gaspar, “last of the Buccaneers,” who terrorized the coastal cites and waters of West Florida during the late 18th and early 19th century. So the story goes that when he died, he left buried treasure along the Florida coast, which was never found.  

In 1904 the first Krewe, whose members recreated the 1st fake pirate attack in the Tampa Bay.  The idea of the attack was to celebrate Gaspar's Terror on the Coast of Florida, as well as bring a little New Orleans' Mardi Gras to the Florida Shores. This first Krewe came into the city on horseback and Captured the City wearing Pirate costumes they rented from New Orleans'. Seven years later the first ship was used to capture and invade the city, but in 1937 the group purchased their own ship which they named, The José Gasparilla I. This event has lead up to where we are today.  

Now to help you get through the next few weeks of Pirates Capturing our city and Invading our Bay, here are the Pirate Terms you will need to know.

"Blimey!" A surprise exclamation.  Blimey! I Had to much Rum last night.

"Take a caulk" or to take a nap. It's time to "Take A Caulk" after last nights adventure.

"Arr!" or "Argh!" They are proclamations of excitement. Arr! That's good rum.

"Dead men tell no tales" not leaving any survivors behind.  

"Scupper that!" It is an angry expression which means "Throw that overboard!"

"Show a leg!" A fun phrase meant to wake up a sleeping pirate.

"Sail ho!" Another ship is in view since the sail is the first thing visible over a horizon.

The most important rule behind Gasparilla is have fun and enjoy the festival....Arr!! We are going to have a blast.

Men, is a salon for you? YES!!!!

The salon has always been open to who ever came through the door, but there has always been an thought that the salon was for women and women alone. It is time to blow this myth out of the water. Men, we are here for your hair needs as well. 

With today's styles, the salon is seeing more and more men come through the door and the stylist are happy to see you come through the door.  Men are coming into the world of color and exploring new looks beyond the the traditional buzz cut or thought of just shave it all off.  Also with the strides that have been made in color, keeping the color that god gave you is a thing of the past.  It is a new world with tons of possibilities. 

We are coming into a new year, 2019, and men should explore every hair possibility that they can.  Do you have dark hair and want to go lighter?  Do you have grays and you want to wave bye to them?  Are you adventurous and feel like living on the wild side for 2019, try a fantasy color.  Who's to say you can't?  Not us and not at our salon.  We are here to make you feel the best you can for the new year.

There may be some stylist that aren't comfortable with clippers but most can give you a killer cut with out even touching clippers.  There is tons of knowledge in the salon that men have never tapped into that is specific for men's styles and color.  We even have translucent colors that can give your gray's a tent and not totally cover them to give it a natural look.  It's all about what you are comfortable with.  Give it a chance you may like the atmosphere of a salon.  Who doesn't like the extra pampering you get at a salon.  Who doesn't want that extra minute or two of a scalp massage?  Come visit us here at UBU Color Salon, in South Tampa for a little pampering time. 

2019 Hair Resolution

2019 is a few days away and it is time to start thinking about your hair going into the new year.  Generally we start thinking about the perfect body we would like to obtain as a new year resolution, and if you are like me that last about a month.  If you want an obtainable resolution for 2019 think about your hair. There are many things you can achive with your hair in 2019.  You can grow longer or cut it shorter but if you like the length, what about color.  Let 2019 be the year of the color!! 

What color is sitting on your head now that could go from average to awesome. How about throwing a fantasy color in a couple of appropriate places in your hair to give your 2019 hair look a pop.  We have everything ranging from pink to green so your pop of color or colors have no limits. You may be thinking, what if a bright fantasy color is not my thing, maybe you are looking for suttle changes for 2019.  If you have darker hair, have you thought about throwing in some highlights to give great deminsion to your hair.  You could go for a balayage, ombrey, regular highlights or even baby lights depending on how dramatic you want your hair change to be.

What if you are a Blonde and just need it freshened up.  Your blonde is an open book of posibilities.  You can add deminsion with lighter or darker blonde tones.  You can add pops of color to your blonde hair.  You can shadow root your blonde hair, the possibilities are endless.  Becoming a Blonde in 2019 can be a great resolution for anyone. 

Go see a stylist here at UBU Color Salon and lets start talking about the resolution you have in mind for your hair.  Let us get you where you want to be for 2019.  Remember, 2019 is the year of color. 

New Hair Color New Wardrobe?

When coloring your hair, remember there are underlying pigments in the color that can turn you from a Cool Blonde to a Warm Blonde or vice versa.  When you change the tone of your hair everything on you, your favorite shirt, make-up and even your favorite colors that use to look amazing on you can look different.  

Can you mix and match cool and warm tones and get away with it, yes of course you can and sometime you may even love the contrast but just keep in mind things are going to look different.  Before you change the tone of your hair think about your make-up, think about your wardrobe and make sure they compliment each other.  Also, your make-up may need to change or tweak to a cooler tone or warmer tone, but you can still look fabulous. 

The main thing to remember is when you change the tone it is going to take you a second to get use to your new look.  Give it time before you panic...yes, you look great!!!  Don't forget if you do change the tone, it is Christmas ask your special someone to help you get to the look you are going for...you are worth it.  Get that new make-up or new clothes to go with your new hair color.  Going into the New Year Let's Look Fabulous. 

Join "The UBU Color Salon Blonde Club"

Going into the Holiday Season its time to start thinking about your Hair Resolutions.  One easy way to know what you are getting into especially if you are considering becoming a Tampa Blonde, join the UBU Color Salon Blonde Club.

Joining the UBU Color Salon Blonde Club can be very beneficial for you, offering hair education that will benefit you beyond the salon.  We will be offering a monthly news letter to keep you up to date on the latest trends, styling classes at the salon, discount info on products and treatments and a monthly drawing. 

Send an email to UBUcolorsalon@aol.com and we will enter you in the UBU Color Salon Blonde Club.  Our First Drawing will be the Saturday before Christmas 12/22/2018 and the News Letter and Discount info will begin in January.  On Saturday 12/22/2018 we will have a fun Christmas open house for you to come see the salon and enjoy some refreshments including a Nice Tall Mimosa.

Q/A -

1. Do I have to be blonde to join the Club?  NO, everyone is welcome we are a Divers Hair Salon no one is turned away. :)
2. Do I have to be female?  NO, If you have hair you can join the Club. :)
3. Do I have to have hair to join the Club? NO, it could be a boring club but you are welcome. :)
4. Do I have to be a client of the Salon?  NO, but you will be eventually.  :) 
5. Is there an age requirement to join the Club? NO, as long as you can sit up by yourself in the Salon chair you are welcome.:)

Send us you email and lets get this party started!!! 

Keeping your Blonde, Bright and Fresh

There are different ways to keep your blonde look on point, but one of my favorites is the The Perfect Blonde by Pravana. Living in Tampa Florida we deal with HARD H2O, Beach life and SUN SUN SUN, which can dull your Blonde Hair. With Pravana The Perfect Blonde it is easy to refresh with a simple and easy shampoo. 

We carry 4 different products within The Perfect Blonde hair line. The difference between the 3 is the tone of your hair, are you a brassy blonde, a brunette with to much warmth or a natural blonde that wants to extra cool tone. You underlying pigment is what you will need to know to determine which one to use and your stylist can direct you.  

Tampa Blondes tend to over shampoo, some times several times a week.  Generally it is important to remember over washing can be damaging to your hair. When using Pravana, The Perfect Blonde you should be washing your hair once a week. This will help you maintain your perfect Blonde.  The Perfect Blonde shampoo should be used every other shampoo only used when you need the refresher.

Make sure you have another shampoo that is a moisturizing shampoo.  

The Perfect Blonde Line is a Vegan, Gluten and Sulfate free product.  So if you have allergies to other products this might be the one you need.  So kick that dull look to the curb and keep your look Bright and Fresh with The Perfect Blonde line by Pravana.  

South Tampa Florida Blondes, Let's Talk Hair Commitment to Your Hair

This weeks blog is to educate our clients on maintenance and maintaining their hair.  Why certain services cost more than others and why knowing your commitment before you get the color is important.

If you can't commit to your hair color of choice we need to as your colorist have a discussion about this, so your color specialist can point you in the right direction!!  In a consultation it is very important to let your stylist know how often you have your hair colored and the topic no one wants to discuss, what is your budget?  Once those two areas have been established your color specialist can create and maintain the color of your dreams.

Platinum Blonde:
One popular service asked for in Salon's is Platinum Blonde. For Platinum Blondes we are the salon, color specialist for South Tampa Blondes.  One key point on going Platinum Blonde is retouch, retouch, retouch. A retouch for a Platinum Blonde is 1 inch of regrowth, yes ladies and gents, 1 inch!!!!   What does this mean for the Beautiful Platinum Blondes, you will need to have a retouch every 4 weeks.

You may ask WHY retouch at 1 inch?  If there is more than 1 inch of regrowth you start the nasty yellow rings that can be the thorn in the side of Color Stylist.  Yellow rings are not the easiest task to blend out which puts you into the UGLY service of a color correction. The reason you move into a color correction service is the the hair does not lift at that point the same.  Each section of the regrowth has to be approached differently. Bottom line if you are going for the Platinum Blonde retouch every 4 weeks or move to a color correction which starts at 100 an hour and will take twice the amount of time in the salon.

Balayage:
A low maintenance girls dream hair color service is a balayage. Although a Balayage, Hair Cut and Glaze may cost you around 250.00 and up, it is less to maintain!!! As a Tampa Colorist I tell all my Balayage clients to redo their balayage ever 8 weeks.  If at 8 weeks your balayage still looks amazing  just a fresh hair shape, treatment and maybe freshen up your money piece, (face framing hair color) every 5 weeks. Also you may just need the balayage brightened up from sun fading since we are in Tampa Bay, swimming or salt water from being at the beach.

Shadow Root, Extension and Hand Painted Ends:
Shadow root, extensions and hand painted ends seems low maintenance there are things to remember in maintaining this style. Glazes (toners) fade, some faster than others depending on the condition of the hair and your activities in life, swimming, working on your tan in the sun or just a day at the beach. Your color specialist will recommend the entire service being redone every 7-8 weeks and recommend redoing your glaze (toner) every 3-4 weeks.

Regular Highlights:
Regular highlights are recommended to be redone every 5-6 weeks. Waiting longer that the recommended time can turn your service into a color correction simply because your color specialist has to make your color even.  This has nothing to do with the skill of the colorist but the Law of COLOR.  So the recommended plan for regular highlights Full Highlight, Partial the Next appointment and then following up with a Full Highlight the next service.

Vivid Colors:
Vivid colors are a HUGE DISCUSSION!!!! We can never promise how long these colors will hold.  Again, this has nothing to do with the skill of the colorist but all about the Law of Color and Condition of hair.  Vivid colors are a high maintenance hair color service.  Your colorist will recommend less shampooing, and refreshing your color every 3-4 weeks. 

We always want our clients happy when they leave the salon but most important is that the client is still happy when they return for their next scheduled service.  So, Let's Talk, Let's Communicate and Build a great relationship.

Stay tuned for our next blow we will be discussing Blonde hair and what products you should be using to have happy, healthy hair!!!!

Have a great November from your Tampa Hair Color Salon, UBU Color Salon, 

Holiday Hair Guide

Coming into the Holiday Season, It is important to remember your hair/hair needs.  The Holiday's are fun but our hair goes through so much with getting ready for all the parties. Here is the UBU Color Salon guide for you and your holiday hair care.

1. Make all your Holiday Hair Appointments now.
Don't wait to the last second hoping your stylist can squeeze you in.  The possibility of that happening can be very slim and your hair for your parties is important.
2. Hair Treatments
It is important that you get treatments on your hair.  With all the up-do's, blow out's, hot irons, blow drying, stretching or even throwing it up to get it out of the way, you hair needs that extra boost of strength.  An in Salon Olaplex treatment is exactly what you need.
3. Hair Color
How is your color?  Does it need a refresher or even a new look.  It is a special time of the year go crazy and have fun.  Even your hair wants to look special.
4. Hair Extensions
An easy way to change your look and it not be a permanent change, try extensions.  You can go from Short to Long, Straight to Wavy and when the party is over just have them removed.  It is an easy way to through some glam in your hair and it not be a permanent change. 
5. Know your Party, Know your Look
Some parties during this season are kicked back and relaxed, but others need that extra care to make sure everything is in place. Tell your stylist about the party, what you are wearing and discuss the perfect look you want. If you are going to a party and you are ready to shine come in and have a stylist complete that look.  You went to the trouble to find the perfect dress or suit let your stylist finish the look for you with the perfect hair. 
6. Ladies, Don't forget your make up and nails.
Are those areas important, yes it is a complete look.  Plus with all the stress during the season go out and pamper yourself with a little you time during the stress....you deserve it.   UBU Color Salon has a make up and eye lash professional in house and you can make your appointment with her to help achieve your look.   
7. Gift for the Party Host
Don't forget you don't want to show up to a party empty handed, but you don't have time to go shopping.  Let us put together a basket for your host or even buy a gift certificate to give.  Your host through this extravagant party, you know they need  a little pampering as well.  Show up with a Salon gift certificate or product basket and you will be the star guest at the party. 

Remember it is time to have fun, so don't let your look stress you out.  Let us take the stress away so you can relax and enjoy the season.