Bumble and bumble has come out with a couple amazing new additions to the Thickening Family – Full Form Mousse and a Creme Contour!

The Full Form Mousse is a cushiony creme mousse inflates hair as you add heat to lift, sculpt and hold full-bodied silhouettes.  It inflates with air to lift strands and give hair a fuller look and feel. Formulated to have extra density per dollop, the mousse contains shaping polymers to provide strong grip (for better round brush traction) and lightweight conditioners to keep hair soft and supple with a natural sheen and healthy bounce, so hair never feels crunchy or heavy.

The Creme Contour is a dense, pliable shaping creme melts in hands to a delicate lightweight paste to create hi-definition silhouettes.  Polymers (for hold), carnauba wax and seedcake extract (for dimension) are balanced in a satiny creme base which transforms into a sheer paste. It disappears into hair as you create fine, finger-made contours, supple drape and a luxurious, lived-in quality while keeping styles full.

Drop by and pick some up today!

Texas Lassos kicked butt in our UT organization campaign to see who could bring in the most members!  In turn, we will be hosting a cut-a-thon to help benefit their philanthropy, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.  A cut-a-thon is an assembly line-like way of getting as many clients done as possible.

Volunteers from Avenue 5 will shampoo you, and one of our Waterstone stylists will give you a great cut without a blowdry.  Haircuts will only be $20 and ALL proceeds will go to charity!  

This event will take place Sunday, March 3rd from 11-4 PM at Waterstone Salon.

No appointments are needed!  Just come by, get a haircut, and then drop by Frock On Vintage a couple doors down.  Why??  Because a portion of their sales that day are going to the charity as well :)

We’re so excited to be working with the Texas Lassos for such a great cause!  Hope to see you there!

Thanks to the February issue of People magazine, we’re here to let you know some tips on your next haircut or color!

- If you’re about to do a kind of drastic change, schedule a consultation!  They’re free and only about 15 minutes.  That way  you and your stylist can discuss if the hairstyle you’re looking to get can work with your hair type.
- Bring pictures to your appointment!  Photos help your stylist get a clear picture of the look you’re looking to get.
- Consider your lifestyle.  Some cuts and colors require a little more maintenance.
- Be up-front.  It’s your hair!  Tell your stylist if you wear your hair curly, wavy, or straight, and about any issues like frizz or cowlicks.  These little things could affect your cut.

For short hair, think about:
- layers.  Ask your stylist for soft, texturized layers that blend in well.  They’ll create a face-flattering look and give you maximum versatility.
- length.  Keep your hair slightly longer on top.  It’ll make styling it into several different looks much easier.
- products.  For sexy piecey-ness, opt for lightweight texturizers like Bumble&bumble Surf Spray, Texture, or the Hair Powder!  Mix a little Brilliantine to add some shine.
- upkeep.  If your hair is straight, schedule a complimentary clean up every 2-4 weeks.  If you hair is curly, 4 weeks is recommended just to keep your look at its best!

For medium hair, think about:
- hair type.  Fine strands look best with blunt cut ends, while thicker textures look better with thinned-out, tapered tips.
- layers.  They can start at either your cheekbones or your chin – both are super flattering!
- length.  Ask your stylist to cut the back just a bit shorter – the ever-so-slight asymmetrical length gives your hair extra body and movement.
- upkeep.  Get your hair cut every 6-8 weeks to help maintain your mid-length mane!

For long hair, think about:
- layers.  Ask your stylist to keep them long – it adds body and movement to your strands while eliminating any dead weight.
- color.  Subtle highlights or a trendy ombre effect help create interesting, eye-catching dimension, so long hair feels lighter!
- conditioning.  Fried ends are much more visible on longer locks, so do a nourishing deep conditioning treatment once a week to keep hair looking and feeling healthy.  The Quenching line is also perfect to add some moisture to the terribly thirsty! ;)
- upkeep.  Sidestep split ends by minimizing the use of heat-styling tools, and ask your stylist to snip off a quarter of an inch every six weeks to maintain your hair’s length.  If you do use heat-styling tools, be sure to get a heat protectant!  The layering of Bumble products is ideal to save your hair from too much heat.  Starting with Prep or Tonic, then adding Thickening Hairspray, Styling Lotion, or Styling Creme, and finishing with your favorite styling product like the Hairdresser’s Oil, Texture, or Grooming Creme will help build a barrier against the heat and keep you looking great!

Want to change your hair color??! New season, new color!  Some tips we have for you are:
- start subtle.  Try lowlights or highlights first to ease yourself into the idea of a totally new hue.  You can always go more dramatic!
- make it last!  Do a glossing treatment once a month to add shine to your shade.  Switch to color safe shampoos and conditioners too.  The color minded line from Bumble&bumble is perfect, but there’s also 7 other color-safe shampoos to choose from :)

It’s about that time again!  Time for lots of red, pink, and white to flood your neighborhood grocery store, Walmart, and Target.  Time for chocolate to be in an unfathomable supply.  Time for your favorite rom-coms to be sold out at your local Redbox.  Time for little stuffed teddy bears to make it into girl’s rooms everywhere.  And time for love to be celebrated even more than it regularly is!  Yes my dear friends, Valentine’s Day is upon us.  Whether you have a hot date with that special someone planned or maybe a girls night out to celebrate “singles awareness day”, we have a great specials that we’re sure you’ll love :)

The week of Valentine’s day (February 12th-16th), we’ll be offering $25 blowdrys with select stylists!  Not only that, but we also have gift sets with redesigned Surf Spray, Travel Texture, 8oz Thickening Hairspray, and a Travel Shine Spray.  Check out your favorite product’s new look!And as an extra special bonus…check out these nails by PolishHoarder!  Tiffany has her Valentine’s Day nail inspiration ;)

Did you get a terrible holiday stain on your new holiday outfit??  Well, we have the holiday stain removal guide to help!  If it’s turkey fat, cranberry sauce, eggnog, wine, beer, sticky candy canes, or even candle wax that’s ruining your holiday get-up, give a look at the helpful hints below :)  We’ve also consolidated ALL our specials we have going on this month just as a friendly reminder!

- We’re offering $25 blowouts with select stylists for the month of December
- Chemical peels are $60 and microderms are $75 only during the month of December
- Aaaaaand we’re taking $5 off any service when you check in at Waterstone Salon on Facebook

Give us a call today before your favorite stylist is all booked up! 512.373.7546

Ever want to know why some people have curly hair and other don’t??  Well, thanks to popsci.com, fear the unknown no more!  The science of curly hair has been unmasked!

On one level, the texture of a person’s hair derives from his or her genes. A 2009 study looked at the genetics of waves and curls and reported that about nine tenths of the variation in hair texture within the sample could be ascribed to DNA.  So thank your mom and dad for part of your hair.

A curly hair can also be described according to its composition and structure.  Curly hair has an uneven distribution of a particular type of keratin.  Ever wonder why Keratin Smoothing treatments help smooth hair and make it straight??  Now you know :)  Side note: Kristin is offering 10% off Keratin Smoothing treatments during the months of December and January…what. a. DEAL!

Want to style those beautiful curls with ease??  Check out Bumble&bumble’s Curl Conscious line!  The line includes shampoo, conditioner, a nourishing masque, defining creme, calming creme, holding foam, AND reactivating mist.  Kind of makes you think of Bonquiqui when she asks if the customer wants anything else, huh??  No??  Check out her MadTV video…60 million other people have!

STOP!  Turkey Time!  Tiffany’s friend Melanie just wrote an article for UT Health Services sharing some tips for a healthier Thanksgiving.  Give those ideas a whirl if you’re going to tackle the turkey supper for your friends and family!

In charge of dessert??  Try these Turkey Cupcakes!

Maybe you’re in charge of the name cards…or the decor.

Either way…

my friends :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we mentioned on our Facebook page, we’ll be having various specials every few months to reward our clients (new and old) for their willingness to check us out and their loyalty!  With that said…you checked us out, so check yourself in!  To Facebook that is!

Whenever you show us that you checked in at Waterstone Salon on Facebook, you’ll receive $5 off your services!  Simple as that.  Now be sure to LIKE us as well because our page will be the only place we’ll publicize each special.

Don’t forget our referral policy too!  Any friend that you bring in that mentions your name will receive $10 off their first visit, and you’ll receive $10 off your next service too.

So give us a call today and book your holiday appointments before someone else steals that coveted spot with your favorite stylist!  512.373.4576

It’s here!  The long awaited newest Bumble&bumble product is finally here!  Like we mentioned a couple weeks ago, Semi Sumo will put a polished shine and definition into your hair without weighing it down.  SemiSumo is part polish, part definition, part chic, part street, part oil, and part wax.  It gives hair a worn-out, not-too-perfect look.  If you blow dry your hair and it’s too perfect, it wouldn’t destroy the blow dry, but it would give it a cool factor.  It applies to all lengths, and even if you don’t blow dry, it can be a cool texture with the right amount of hold and definition.  SemiSumo is strong on shine and light on hold.

Not sure when to use it??  Try layering it under Hair Powders to help them adhere for a matte effect, or layer over any foundation product (Styling Lotion, Thickening Hairspray, Styling Creme) for more control. Use on medium to long hair after a blow dry to calm, tame frizz and control, or smooth into an updo to add polish and definition. Use on short hair for detailing.   Just spread through fingers, work through dry hair to tame, define, detail and add shine.

Holiday parties are coming up.  Be the one to turn heads with a touch of edgy to your elegance!