Professional Hair Color Techniques for a Gorgeous New Look
Looking for a hair color change? There are so many options out there this year, and our professional colorists at Blo are trained on all the latest hair color techniques and styles to ensure that we can deliver the look you want, like these:
- Balayage. The natural looking results make balayage a popular hair color choice. With balayage, your Blo colorist will paint your highlight color on freehand, creating natural looking streaks of color that blend well into your base color. Named for the French word for “to paint,” balayage makes your hair a unique work of art that needs little upkeep because it grows out looking natural.
- Lowlights. Lowlights are the opposite of highlights. Instead of adding a lighter color to your hair, your Blo colorist adds a darker hue to create light-reflecting dimension. Lowlights can darken up a bright summer shade to help you transition into colder months.
- Ombre. You’ve seen it everywhere, because ombre is one of the most popular looks this year. It uses a darker color or natural shade at the root blended into a lighter color at the ends. Normally, it’s a high-contrast difference, but you can customize it to a sombre look, which has less contrast between the two colors. You can also try a reverse ombre, with the lighter shade on top and the darker color at the bottom, which requires more touch-ups. One trend we’re seeing is the toasted coconut look, where the roots are dark as in a traditional ombre but the transition to a much lighter blonde begins much higher, just a couple of inches from the root, creating a “toasted” effect.
- Foils. Foils are the traditional technique for highlighting, and they have their place when you’re going for a certain look. Foils create chunkier, more symmetrical highlights that work well with many of the color trends we’re seeing this season.
- Foilage. Foilage brings the best of two techniques together to create a personalized look for you. your Blo colorist will paint on your highlights in strategic locations just like a balayage technique, then will then fold the strands into foils for a bolder look. It’s a unique effect with all the benefits of a natural looking balayage and a color that looks more vibrant down the strand.
No matter what color you want, the professionals at Blo will help you choose the ideal fit for your lifestyle and personality. If you’re new to Blo, we have the perfect tool to get you started: Snap Snip! It’s a fun new way to show your Blo colorist exactly how you’d like your hair to look. Just take photos of the front and back of your hair and submit them on the Snap Snip page, then upload some inspiration photos of the color look you love. Our professional colorists will create an action plan to get you the look you want, then will call you so you can book your appointment and get an estimate of the price and how much time you’ll need to book in the salon. It’s a great way to turn your hair color dream into a reality! The user-friendly website guides you through the whole process. It also works if you’re looking for a new haircut, an updo style, or a cut and color combo.
Our Blo colorists are experienced professionals who know how to take care of your hair. It’s important to ensure that your hair is in its best condition before and during coloring so your color looks vibrant and lasts as long as possible. We use only professional Redken® hair color products to ensure that your hair is kept soft, healthy, and manageable and so your color stays salon-fresh long after you leave Blo Salon. Many of our colorists are Redken® Color Certified Stylists, an industry standard professional certification that ensures your salon professional at Blo is an expert in coloring products, techniques, and the latest styles.
Ready to get a gorgeous, vibrant new color for the seasons ahead? Make an appointment today at Blo Salon. Our professional colorists can help you get the look you want, in person or through our exclusive Snap Snip system, and all our stylists are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best all year round. You can find us at 8451 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite 101, in Raleigh, NC, or call 919.484.8600 to book your appointment. New clients can use our Snap Snip system or call our salon for an appointment. Returning clients can book online with our convenient appointment schedule system or call anytime for questions and information for your haircare needs.
Blo was honored to host a recent photoshoot with editorial freelance hair designer, Noah Hatton. Noah shared some amazing tips on prepping hair with us as well as how to adjust and pivot a look on the fly. Thanks to Long Yau of Long Yau photography and the many others who assisted us. Look for more of the images in the October issue of MODERN SALON Magazine.
Blo, the best salon in Raleigh, raised over $11K for Wounded Warrior Project on the last weekend in March. Designers teamed up with support from the local Paul Mitchell School of Raleigh, to cut hair for 24 hours for the eighth consecutive year. This year’s event brings Blo to a cumulative total of over 110K raised for triangle charities. Blo’s owner, Bryan Nunes, said, “This was a particularly special year for us as two of our team members have each lost very close family members to war in recent years. I know their hearts feel the loss with regularity so I’m sure they both had mixed emotions during the event but I know they’re proud and grateful to their Blo family for choosing to represent Wounded Warrior Project this year.” If you are interested in submitting a charity for Blo to consider for the 2016 Snip Snip Give event, you may do so through our contact page by choosing the option “Community Support Request.”
Although we’re proud to share our list of awards and accolades from the past ten years with you, we recognize that none of those would be possible without maintaining a strong focus on you and your hair. Thank you for choosing Blo and for making us Raleigh’s best hair salon.
After a year of planning and several months of construction, Studio 929 inc. received it’s certificate of occupancy on March 7th, 2005 and Blo was born. Our doors proudly opened for business on March 8th, 2005. Over the past ten years, through it’s unwavering support, triangle residents have allowed us to better our community and industry through our unrelenting commitment to the personal and professional development of our ever evolving team. We have performed over a quarter million services on this beautiful community in our 3,473 days of business and look forward to a quarter million more. As always, thank you for choosing Blo.
American Salon Editor-In-Chief Kelley Donahue recently approached Blo owner, Bryan Nunes, to write an editorial piece for the February issue of American Salon about what he felt were the contributing factors to Blo’s unusual success. She was particularly interested in learning more about Blo’s growing reputation for mentoring and empowering young stylists. The article can be read on pages 96-98
We are proud to announce the promotion of Nikita to Level 3. Nikita has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Nikita on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Ann to Level 1 Blo Designer. Ann has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Ann on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
After hearing him introduce his innovative ideas to the industry at The Orlando Premiere Show this summer and then seeing him take home the NAHA in the MBA category In Las Vegas, Salon Today decided to catch up with Bryan and feature our Co-founder’s groundbreaking approach toward redefining the way clients and salons communicate on the cover of their September issue.
The Triangle Business Journal has named Blo one of the 35 Best Places To Work for the third time. See what other Triangle companies made the list.
WINNER! After being named a finalist in the NAHA MBA category for three consecutive years, we feel a great sense of gratitude and humility for the privilege of accepting the NAHA on behalf of the entire Blo family and bringing it home to Blo. We are proud to represent the entire Triangle salon community with this honor as it shows that quality salons are not simply reserved for the “big city”. As always, thank you for choosing Blo.
The referral program is as simple as one, two, three!
1. We give you a 20/20 Vision Of Beauty Card containing three referral opportunities worth $60
2. You hand out the three cards to three of your BFF’s who have yet to experience Blo
3. Each card that comes back to Blo gets you and your BFF $20 off
We believe the greatest compliment we can receive is a referral from you. So, make sure to ask your stylist for your 20/20 Vision of Beauty referral card at your next visit.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Arielle to Level 2 Senior Designer. Arielle has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Arielle on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
Pat Parenty, President of L’Oreal Professional Product Division and resent recipient of the 2014 International Salon/Spa Business Network Legend Award, recently had this to say about Blo and owner Bryan Nunes.
“Over the course of my 30 year career in the Professional Beauty Industry, I’ve had the great honor to meet many of the Top Salon owners in the US, I must say one of the most impressive Salons I have been lucky to work with and know is Blo Salon, and it’s owner Bryan Nunes. Bryan is a true visionary, who understands the needs and desires of his clients. He has created a Salon culture that celebrates the salon stylist and client relationship, encourages professional and personal growth and provides the very best experience for both his employees and his guests. I have great respect for Bryan’s vision, leadership, creativity and business skills. He seems to always be just ahead of the creative curve in all aspects of his business!” – Patrick Parenty, President L’Oreal Professional Product Division
For the third consecutive year Blo has been given the nod by the Professional Beauty Association as a finalist for the 2014 North American Hair Awards or NAHA. Congratulations to everyone in the Blo family.
Blo’s Blossom Team did the hair for one of the designers in tonight’s NCSU Art To Wear Fashion Show. This is a SOLD OUT event but lawn seating is available weather permitting.
We don’t just cater to the ladies here at Blo. We love our male guests. A cold beer, prompt reliable service and a great haircut & style are just a phone call away. Guys we’re open 7 days a week so we can accommodate your busy schedules. 919.484.8600
Check out this beautiful image shot by Long Yau at our latest photo shoot. This model’s hair, make-up and styling was performed by Blossom Designer Kimberly.
Tired of throwing your purse on the floor when you’re out on the town? Now, you can keep that Gucci, Prada or Alexander Wang looking as good as the day you brought it home. Ask Guest Services for one to try out the next time you’re at Raleigh’s Premiere Hair Salon having your hair color enhanced. Take one with you for only $10 if you love it.
We have a baby!!! After 33 hours of labor and 2.5 hours of pushing, Jacob Nathan Plott made his way into the world. Born at 2:03 pm. 8 Ibs 3 oz. 21.5 inches. Lindzy, Nathan and Jacob are all doing well. Congrats!
Blossom Designer Ann put this look together for a recent photo shoot at Blo. Ann has unrivaled creative vision for hair and design. Don’t let the phrase Blossom Designer fool you. It is clear this Blossom team has extraordinary talent and the skill sets to match.
New Talent Designer Bonnie shows off her talent and vision this latest effort. Look for more editorial images from Bonnie in the coming months. Or, you could just come in and let her work her magic on your hair!
Join us in congratulating Ann as she begins her first day on the floor as a Blossom Designer today in Raleigh’s premiere hair salon. You’re awesome Ann!
Blo held it’s annual team meeting this past week where Blossom Designers received their Blossom Diploma from their individual Mentor. Congratulations to Blossom Graduates Alysha, Bonnie, Hannah and Nikita. Congratulations are also in order to Blo Mentors Brittany and Natasha for their contribution to the growth of Raleigh’s best hair stylists.
The Blo family really did it this year! Collectively, we raised over $13K this year during our 2014 Snip Snip Give 24-hour cutathon. This brings our cumulative total for SPCA to over $26K. It also put us over the aggregate total $100K raised for local Triangle charities during the past seven years of Snip Snip Give. Thank you for making this event such a success each year.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Hannah to Level 2 Seniore Designer. Hannah has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Hannah on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
We are honored to be named in the Top 200 Salons by Salon Today again! This is Blo’s 8th year in a row to be named to the Top 200 list.
“Our editors recognize that strong business leadership requires the mastery of a number of different best business practices,” said Stacey Soble, editor-in-chief of SALON TODAY. “The salons named to the SALON TODAY 200 for 2014 not only proved they excel in one or more or more of these areas, they also have created rewarding environments for their staff members and standout experiences for their clients. Their willingness to share their success offers our readers important business benchmarks and inspirational sales-building ideas.”
We are proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer to Master Designer. Jennifer has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Jennifer on her extraordinary level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
Nikita has graduated from the Blossom Program! We are proud to announce the promotion of Nikita to Blo Designer. Nikita has exceed the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Nikita on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
Blo is honored to be named winner for 2 categories in Salon Today’s Annual Marketing Program. Blo was recognized for their outstanding print ad work and for our philanthropic Movember campaign. Thank you for your continued support!
Alysha has graduated from Blo’s Blossom Program! We are proud to announce the promotion of Alysha to Blo Designer. Alysha has exceeded the standards in guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulation Alysha on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
For the second time in three years Blo has been named by its team as one of the top 35 companies in Research Triangle to work for.
Your votes are responsible for Blo receiving the Independent Weekly’s “Best of the Triangle” award for the fifth year in a row. Kudos to you and a sincere thank you from all of us here at Blo.
The North American Hair Awards, otherwise known as the Oscar’s of hairdressing, announced its 2013 finalists in the 14 categories. Winners will be announced at Mandaly Bay in Las Vegas at the biggest night in hairdressing on July 14th. Blo is thrilled to be named a finalist for the second consecutive year. Book your tickets cuz we goin’ to Sin City!
Modern Salon Article
In their most recent issue, Business North Carolina Magazine has ranked Blo amongst the top 15 small to midsize local employers in North Carolina.
With your help Blo has set a record this year by raising over $15K for Alliance Medical Ministry. Your support of Snip Snip Give over the past six years has helped us raise over $88,000 for local charities. We salute you! Next year we hope to top $100K!
We are proud to announce the promotion of Natasha to Master Designer. Natasha has exceeded the standards in areas of Guest Satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Natasha on her extraordinary level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Lindsay to Mentor Designer. Lindsay has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Lindsay on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Brittany. She has now become Blo’s first Creative Director. The highest level a Blo Designer can achieve. Since joining Blo in 2006 as a Blossom Associate fresh out of hair school Brittany has excelled in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. More importantly, she has contributed to the success of those around her through her commitment to the mentoring process. Join us in congratulating Brittany on her extraordinary level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
Props to Salon Today for showing the team at Blo some love with this full page spread in this months issue. Thanks also to TIGI for providing the full day of education.
How do you describe this to someone outside this industry? I guess you just say Blo was nominated for an Oscar for “Best Picture” or A Grammy for “Album of the Year”. The Professional Beauty Association has named Blo as a 2012 NAHA Finalist in the MBA category.
Blo was featured in the recent issue of Wake Living for our 2012 Snip Snip Give 24 hour cut-a-thon. The family here at Blo would like to extend our thanks to Wake Living and their readers for the kind words.
The Triangle Business Journal recently unveiled 23 finalists for its first-ever “A Better World Awards,” which recognizes charitable contributions and service to local nonprofits. Blo is honored to be named among some really great companies!
Triangle Business Journal Article
We are proud to announce the promotion of Lindzy to Master Designer. Lindzy has exceeded the standards in areas of retention, guest satisfaction, growth and education. Join us in congratulating Lindzy on her extraordinary level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
Blo was recently featured in Salon Today Magazine for best practices in regard to internal communication amongst team members.
Another successful year for Snip Snip Give. Thank you for all your support. We’re already looking forward to next year.
Thanks to Greystone properties for giving up some love to Blo in a recent article.
Blo’s 20/20 Vision of Beauty Referral Program Is here!
The program is as simple as One, Two, Three:
1. We give you a 20/20 Vision of Beauty Card containing three referral opportunities.
2. You hand out the cards to your BFF’s who have yet to experience Blo.
3. Each card that comes back to Blo gets You AND Your BFF $20 off!
The greatest compliment we can receive is a referral from YOU! Make sure to ask for your 20/20 Vision of Beauty referral card during your next visit!
Join us in congratulating Arielle as she graduates from our Blossom Program and starts her journey as a Blo Designer. We’d also like to congratulate Brittany as Arielle becomes the second Blossom Graduate that she has mentored through the Blossom Program.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Adrienne to Principal Designer. Adrienne has exceeded the standards in areas of guest satisfaction, retention, performance, growth and education. Joins us in congratulating Adrienne on her level of professional achievement and well deserved promotion.
