The ARS and Sharon So rallied together to get to the basics of haircutting. Sharon is a mentor to many and loved by all! 

Phyto Day! 

Join us for complimentary hair and scalp analysis followed by a customized treatment for your hair and scalp!  

3 pm to 7 pm

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 This event includes a Phyto product sale. buy 2 full sizes and receive the 3rd free!

Our Phyto Representative will be in the salon giving hair and scalp analysis followed by a hair and scalp treatment. 

Step 1

Professional consultation and microscopic view of your scalp and hair strand 

Step 2

A customized hair and scalp treatment to suit your immediate need

Step 3

You can sit under the dryer or book a blowout with an ARS Stylist. (blowout is not included)

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Step 4

Fun? Yes!

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Blonde Specialists In Philadelphia

Our commitment to education at André Richard Hair Salon and providing excellent service to our clients is #1.  

Hair Blonding Class at Andre Richard Salon 

Ryan Rodgers - Master Stylist @phillysalon gave us a detailed class on the lightening systems offered by Redken and at ARS along with some foil highlighting techniques.  Ryan is a Redken Artist.

 

That means when he is not with us creating magic behind the chair at ARS he is visiting salons in the tri-state area teaching Redken hair color and products to industry professionals. 

Some team members of ARS gathered on a Sunday evening bringing their talent and questions to a foil blonding workshop. 

The team broke into groups with specific assignments to gather information about their topic of blonding. Powder, oil, and cream lighteners are all a part of Redken and André Richard Salon's hair bleaching and hair lifting tools. 

After each group gathered and researched they presented the facts they pulled from the Redken guide book. 

 

Then we applied the color in an assigned highlighting pattern that Ryan gave them. 

 

In the end we were able to present questions and answers to be properly armed with what type of lightening product we will use and the foil pattern best suited for YOU the best client for the best hair salon in Philadelphia!

Color Melting- Do or Don’t?

Take it from us: we know a thing or two about a busy lifestyle!  So, if you’re running around from dawn until dusk -  shouldn’t your hairstyle work with your lifestyle? Color Melting is the answer to your prayers! It’s the process of creating a natural blend throughout your hair, and it’s easy to maintain so you can rock your roots, without anyone really noticing or be bold – and add a bright color at your hair’s helm!

First off, what is Color Melting?

Color Melting uses two or three shades and diffuses them together. The 

mixture blurs any type of traditional line color. Usually, hues are in the same palette or family in order to achieve the most natural blend between shades.

Various Color Melts: You have the freedom

The amazing thing about Color Melting is that there are endless possibilities! Whether you want shades of browns and golds for autumn, or wish to make a statement with palettes of pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, you have complete freedom! You can go from dark to light or light to dark. For a low maintenance hairstyle: you can keep the crown of the hair a deeper so that it mirrors the natural hair. Then, as the color works down the strands, it will gradually become lighter. Or to make more of a statement, you may opt to start brighter at the roots and work to darker ends.

Hair Color Melting Examples

Casting Call 

We are hosting an upcoming workshop and you could be our star! We are on the hunt for natural blondes who would like to be pretty in pink! If you’re interested, message us right away!

In the meantime, check out some of these Color Melting styles we know you will absolutely love! Get On The List Here 

ARS School Is In Session | Salon Education In Philadelphia

We went back to school early! Yes, ARS launched its official training program for 2017-2018. The program starts stylists from the ground up and will continue monthly on-going.  The program will consist of barbering techniques, fantasy/fashion hair coloring, curly hair workshops, long hair cutting and more. If you would like to be considered as a hair model for a workshop please complete this form. 

This class we covered proper consultations (so we know how to hear our clients needs) and also covered the basic theory of Redken hair color formulation.

Stylist level and master stylists were at the class because WE NEVER STOP LEARNING.

We are proud to say that every hair stylist at Andre Richard Salon Philadelphia is top trained in their field.

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Makeup Class at Andre Richard Salon Philadelphia

ARS kicked off our first official makeup class with Mirabella Makeup today. Mirabella Makeup is a mineral based line and is chemical free. The line is versatile and works on all skin types. 

Philadelphia bridal makeup, photography models and the everyday girl are perfect candidates for this versatile line of makeup.

From matte to vinyl lip sticks, eye palettes, and smudgable eye pencils this line does it all. The foundations are versatile including cream to powder, tinted creams and full coverage and liquids compacts.

book a makeup application or lesson online today!

 Hair Color

The law of color doesn't change. Red, Blue and Yellow are the beginning, combined they help create the world of color that we see around us. They createThey even apply to creating, adjusting and mastering hair color. Our biggest craving is for fashion and amazing hair!

As artists and hair colorists in Philadelphia we crave knowledge and inspiration.

The principles of hair coloring help lay the foundation for the work that we produce. Today met with a select group of team members to talk about these principles with Redken Hair Color and Ryan Rodgers - Redken Educator.

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Redken came to Andre Richard Salon in Philadelphia to give an updated approach to balayage and babylight highlights. 

Balayage became known sometime in the 1970's and over the past 10 years has been a rising trend. We began teaching balayage and ombré techniques at ARS in 2010. Babylights is a foil technique that takes a lot of time but the results are natural like a babys blonde!

We believe that education is the foundaton of our success and keeps us the best salon in Philadelphia.

Redken sent in a top educator from NYC. Arielle helped us with placement and also focused on which Redken lightener to use for the desired result. 
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The team focused on technique and instead of using live models we used professional mannequins to maintain the classroom atmosphere. We were able to ask questions and focus on the technique. 

The best part of hands on is we get our hands in there and feel what we are learning.

Our rising talent is always encouraged to learn and jump in. 

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The best part was the group collaberation at the end to discuss what we learned in class. 

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@phillysalon André Richard Salon Hair Stylists were invited to an evening with Peter Coppola's Steven Lightfoot (Artistic Director for Peter Coppola) and Pope The Barber. Held at Union Trust at 717 Chestnut Street this dynamic duo demonstrated men's barbering, bob cutting techniques and long layer cutting. We had a blast and learned a lot in a beautiful setting with great food and great drinks!

  Steven lightfoot about to rework this master piece. He also has created his own line of products that can be seen at https://www.instagram.com/stevenlightfoothair/

 You can book an appointment online at https://www.secure-booker.com/andrerichardsalon/MakeAppointment/Search.aspx

Tigi's Bedhead and Catwalk at your service!

Philly's best styling team rallied together last week to test their feelings on Tigi, Bedhead and Catwalk. Hair styling is very personal and as stylists we want to know exactly what we are working with and how to give all hair types what is needed to have healthy and STYLED looks.

 The over all grade was A+ for the additional styling lines.

Of course we still work with Pureology, Redken, Devacurl and our namesake line ARS. 

Need a new look?

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Last week, André Richard Salon and Redken teamed up for another awesome "Color Jam" workshop featuring the world famous Redken color lines and our legendary stylists.

Lead by Redken's paltform artist Chuck Poupard and his awesome assistant Beth, ARS stylists were re-introduced to the seasons hottest trends and state-of-the-art coloring techniques.

Andre Richard Salon Stylists

Stylists Erin, Anastasiia, Karla, Charlie, and Lisa had so much fun teaming up with Erin, Keri, Eric, and Chad to work their magic on models Erica and Kristen from our model call list. Also in attendance "Philly Gay Lawyer" Angela Giampolo, and Ashley Conde from Tierney Group along side Nikki Khanna from The Hive. Philadelphia Style Magazine assistant editor Jessica Green was also there, and rocked a balayage served up by Master Stylist Rachid.

ARS Stylist Assistants Sophie and Brittany also made it to the festivities. Scroll through the below gallery for a look at the event and don't forget to subscribe to our Model Call mailing list so that you can be a part of the next one...

Rachid, Lisa, Charlie, and I met up with the Christian Tipton and his team from Razor's Edge Barbershop for a lesson in a men's hot shave. (It's so important to stay current on the hottest trends and techniques.) Christian's razor sharp percision and undeniable expert-level mastery captivated us from start to finish and we're so excited to bring show you what we've learned. (Check out the gallery below.)

Rachid went to France early this year to visit an academy where he had intensive training on balayage techniques and serious training in hairstyling. He visiting the academy for a refresher and update on the latest trends. When he returned he organized and facilitated training for the Andre Richard Salon team that zeroed in on how to perfect a look for a persons lifestyle, skin tone and face shape. The advanced balayage techniques zeroed in on the client for their specific needs, face shape, skin tone, hair length and texture. Also cutting to compliment the balayage placement and of course the clients face and life style.

Take a look at some of the work the team produced.

Remaining the best hair salon in Philadelphia

It requires action, so Rachid - Master Stylist and Artistic Director went to Paris to brush up on some technique and grab a few more while he was there.

When I asked Rachid what was covered most in the class he answered this:

"First I was the only one trained with two trainers and 1 assistant. The title of the training was global beauty meaning that it's not just about hair it's about a great consultation to determine which cut color and balayage will emphasize the woman's beauty. Cuts are pushed to the edge, colors are reinvented and balayage comes to emphasize movement and symmetry! The training was about a personalized look!"

Balayage Workshop With The Best In Philadelphia

Our team from Andre Richard Salon and ARS Parlour did an amazing balayage class this week. Rachid - Master Stylist and Artistic Director coached us on new techniques and helped reinforce what we already know.

Rachid - Master Stylist at ARS conducted a balayage workshop. 

He brought us traditional European techniques that the master learned while studing in Paris, France. The entire team would like to personally thank Rachid for not only being a great team player but also for helping André Richard Salon remain the best hair salon with the best hair stylists in Philadelphia. Take a look at the full photo album here.