Breaking the Rules with AVEDA

Seems like everyone's going back to their roots for Fall, right? It's typical to bid farewell to lightened locks and embrace the cooler weather with darker tones. But not me. I decided to break the rules this time around. 

When Atelier Aveda Salon & Barber Shop in Willow Glen approached me about working together, I was thrilled to jump at the chance of a great partnership. I mean, we all know how much I adore being an Aveda ambassador because their products are the tops. So, when we discussed a hair transformation of some type, I said let's go big or go home!

I wanted to have fun with this. Step outa the proverbial box. And toss aside the idea that I should darken my hair for Fall/Winter. Besides, there's nothing I love more than crisp Winter whites. So, light, bright and super blonde was the way to go! And Lindsay Castillo (@hairbylindsay_) was totally on board to volunteer her services for a long day of transformation. And long it was. 7 hours long, to be exact.

If you're having a total WTF moment, let me explain why it took 7 hours. To get my strands to practically platinum blonde status, it took not 1 but 2 Balayage treatments. So, she foiled my hair. Let it sit for about an hour. Washed. Dried. Then, went back and foiled my strands a second time. Plus Olaplex! She also applied a toner which sat for a hot minute. And then she washed and dried and styled to finish off. It's a process. 

But take note: she would not have foiled my hair twice if she knew my hair wouldn't have been able to handle so much processing in one day. Luckily, I have strong hair because I always take the utmost care of it. And I could handle a full day of processing.



As you can see, if you watched the video above, I managed to squeeze 7 hours into a sped-up 5-minute video. This was a lot of fun. Atelier Aveda Willow Glen also decided to have Sherry Furr (@hairbySherFurr) do a quick makeup application, using all Aveda products, naturally, to complete the transformation. How perfectly convenient to get your hair done AND your makeup done all in one place. I walked into the salon with boring hair and devoid of makeup but left looking like a whole new woman! Yassssss

MAKEUP APPLICATION C/O SHERRY FURR - LIP COLOR IS AVEDA "MULLED PLUM"

HAIR TRANSFORMATION C/O LINDSAY CASTILLO

Now, let's discuss the details, the price tag for a full day of transformation. Because I know you're wondering what exactly something of this caliber entails.

HAIR w/ LINDSAY CASTILLO:

Balayage x 2 = $500
Olaplex x 2 = $70 (Olaplex is a must to protect hair!)
Shadow root + Toner = $130
Blow dry + styling + scalp massage + hand massage is complimentary w/ services.

MAKEUP w/ SHERRY FURR:

Application = $75

So, was it pricey? Yes. But professionalism comes at a price. And when you're dealing with your hair, you can't afford to screw around. You want the best? You go to the best. And the best are at Aveda. You can never go wrong using Aveda products and going to Aveda stylists. They know their shit. Always on top of the latest trends and procedures and Atelier Aveda in Willow Glen is no exception. Their facility and expertise is nothing short of the best AND since they are amazing.....we've got SPECIAL DEALS JUST FOR MY LOCAL BAY AREA READERS!!

----> MENTION "SHOP SAVE SEQUIN" WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR FIRST COLOR SERVICE AND RECEIVE A FREE BOTANICAL TREATMENT ($35 VALUE).

----> MENTION "SHOP SAVE SEQUIN" WHEN YOU BOOK A COLOR + CUT COMBO AND RECEIVE A FREE HAIR MISTER! ($35 VALUE) - Hair misters are basically perfume specifically for your hair and you have a few different scents to choose from! They're fabulous.
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Let's GO SHOPPING!

- Purchase my lip gloss as seen above (Aveda "Mulled Plum" $19) HERE! Because who doesn't love a dark lippy for Fall!

- Purchase the Aveda Blue Malva conditioner $22 HERE! Because BLUE shamps and condish are a MUST for platinum blondes.

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AVEDA ATELIER SALON & BARBER SHOP

WILLOW GLEN

1047 LINCOLN AVE. SUITE 101 & 202

SAN JOSE, CA

95125

(408) 293-3494

*Be sure to check out other fun transformations via their Instagram page HERE!

THIS POST HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY

ATELIER SALONS

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