McAllister Spa makes the COVID cut in SoBe- We are Lyft’s best salon in Miami Beach

McAllister Spa makes the COVID cut in SoBe- We are Lyft’s best salon in Miami Beach

It’s September and this coronavirus hasn’t yet gone away. We don’t know what that means for our kids, our friends, our job, our classes… All we know is that it’s time for us to start seeing people again, which means actually taking the time to work on our appearance! Now, what does this mean for our hair? Some of us have started cutting it alone at home, which may have lead to mixed results. Maybe you cut it and loved how it turned out, or maybe you instantly regretted everything and were glad people wouldn’t see it for a long time. We understand why some of you guys have taken some scissors to your hair and hacked it all off! Honestly, most of us have felt like we have no control over anything in these uncertain times. Jobs, school, outings, holidays… Nothing is set in stone anymore and we’ve all been cooped up at home. What’s one thing we do have control over, though? Our hair!

As a form of self-care and need to be in control, we start cutting our beautiful locks in some pretty unique ways. Hopefully, this has been a fun hobby to keep you entertained at home! Then, there are those of us who haven’t cut our hair at all since quarantine started! Our overgrown hair really needs a trim, or the roots need to be touched up, or we are simply just sick of having the exact same style as the beginning of the year. Let’s be real, this year has changed us more than we could have ever imagined. We definitely aren’t the same as we were back in January! So, why shouldn’t our hairstyle reflect that?

Here at McAllister Spa, we are ready to help you get back on track, despite the pandemic. We have opened for business, with many preventative measures set in place to keep our staff and our clients healthy. We are looking to keep everyone safe, while still taking care of their appearance. No need to ruin your hair at home, nor to keep looking in the mirror disheartened at your split ends. While staying at home keeps you physically safe, it’s important to keep you mentally healthy as well! Whether we realize it or not, our physical appearance affects our minds a lot. If you aren’t happy when you look at yourself, how are you going to get through this virus?

One great way to make sure our physical appearance is as great as can be is to start with our hair. It’s time for us to start treating our hair right again, and our McAllister hairstylists can help you with that. With our cleanliness standards through the roof, it is perfectly safe for you to come get a haircut with us. Book an appointment with us, leaving your worries (and dead ends!) on the floor and walking out of our salon like a brand-new person. The pandemic isn’t going to keep us from making sure you’re in style! We can turn your uneven layers cut by kitchen scissors into choppy fashionable layers! If you just went crazy on your hair, we can style it into a trendy asymmetrical bob. There’s also been a shaved head trend going on in the past few months, and we can even out the cut for you! If you shaved your hair at the beginning of quarantine, it’s most likely messily growing out now and we can turn it into a cute pixie cut. We’ve seen many people attempting to get bangs while at home, some a little better than others. With bangs being in style, we can give you beautiful baby bangs or gorgeous long ones to frame your face. Depending on your facial structure, we can go with a deep side-part and get you side-swept bangs!

With fall coming soon, you can go with burgundy hair, honey, chestnut, copper, or any other beautiful colors to match the season. If you don’t want to completely lose your hair color, any of the fall tones will look gorgeous as highlights, balayage or ombre. Our hair stylists are trained in all of these styles and can work with you to achieve the perfect balance between your hair and brown tones to match the leaves changing! If you need your roots touched up or if you want to get a whole new color, we can help you with that too. Of course, we’re sure you’ve seen the bright color trends lately! You could go with a completely new style and get bright red, hot pink, white, silver, or turquoise. In these crazy times, why not go crazy with your hair as well and have it match? And if you aren’t 100% sure of the color you are contemplating, check out our latest work on our Instagram.

If you’re not sure what you want to get yet, that’s perfectly fine. There’s many hairstyles out there, as well as different colors. Whenever you scroll through social media, you see someone else dying their hair at home or trying new layers… Maybe you’ve wanted to join them but don’t know how? We’re here for you in these difficult times! So, if you’re thinking “Where can I get a haircut near me?” Then look no further. You can text, call or email us for a consultation or book an appointment with us at McAllister Spa! Our hair stylists are just waiting to get started on your hair, giving you the perfect look you’ve been wanting all of quarantine! They’ll listen to your ideas and find the perfect haircut and color combo to make you smile any time you look in the mirror!

SNS Manicures – A Gel Nail Alternative with Staying Power!

SNS Manicures – A Gel Nail Alternative with Staying Power!

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The Newest South Beach Trend in Nails

As holiday season strikes, the need for a trusty, long-lasting lacquer is at an all-time high in nail salons in Miami Beach. Until now, most of us have defaulted to the ever-reliable gel manicure. While gel polish does have substantially more staying-power than the traditional variety, it doesn’t always last the touted full two weeks as promised. Between family affairs, office parties and friendly get togethers, your busy holiday social schedule leaves little time for doctoring up unsightly chipping or peeling. Meet the SNS manicure, a non-damaging option able to withstand even the most compulsive polish-peeling tendencies.

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Miami’s Best Blowouts Miami Miami Beach – South Beach FL

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Get a Week’s Worth of Glam Out of Your $60 Style With These 5 Simple Steps

For Miami women, having perfectly-styled strands is a must, but who has the time (or expertise) to coif their own ”˜do to perfection week after week? While a weekly styling session may sound like an expensive endeavour, your wallet will only take a hit if you’re frequenting the wrong salons. For a blowout on a budget, look no further than McAllister Spa’s StyleLab, featuring $60 blowouts with the team’s star New Talent stylists. With proper care and a few easy hair hacks, it’s simple to make your style last all week.

Follow this timeline to keep your tresses in check:

Day 1 

Bask in all of your beautiful blowout glory following your visit to the best Miami Beach blow-dry bar. Avoid touching your perfectly-styled strands to prevent premature oil production at the scalp. Swap a traditional cotton pillowcase for a satin alternative to reduce friction known to rough up the hair and cause your style to slip out of place.

Day 2 

Your hair is still pretty clean. No need to do much! If your ”˜do looks a little flatter than you’d like, switch up your part to instantly breathe new life into your locks.

Day 3

By day three, hair will inevitably start looking a little limp. Hold off on the dry shampoo until absolutely necessary as it can create a matte effect and prematurely stifle your shiny strands. Instead, revive roots with a volumizing styling spray. Brittney Scott, our super-popular New Talent Stylist, suggests KMS California’s AddVolume Volumizing Hair Spray (available at McAllister Spa, of course) supports hair at the base for extra lift, style support and fullness.

Day 4

You’re starting to look like you’ve got a serious case of bedhead – and not the sexy kind. It’s time to break out the dry shampoo fast. New Talent phenom – Victoria Aigbogun – recommends Kevin Murphy‘s Fresh.Hair dry shampoo for just these days. In a very important effort to not overdo it on the product, remember the rule of three. Gather hair into three inch sections and holding the dry shampoo can three inches from the scalp, lightly mist the roots to soak up any excess oil. For extra volume, flip hair over and blast the underside with a blow dryer for 30 seconds.

Day 5

It’s time to attempt that Pinterest hairline braid you’ve been dying to try. Embrace your imperfect ”˜do and spritz strands with a sea salt spray for beachy, pieces separation (Client fave Jason Troy in the StyleLab recommends reaching for Kevin.Murphy‘s Hair Resort oil free hair texturiser or it’s sister spray). Create a deep side part above the opposite ear and begin French braiding across the hairline, stopping just above the opposite ear. Secure with an elastic and pin tail into place, tucked under the rest of your hair.

Time to treat yourself to a little blowout bliss at McAllister Spa’s StyleLab.  Click here to see McAllister blow-dry bar menu or request an appointment online here or schedule a live stream consultation here.

7 Spring Hot Hair Styles

7 Spring Hot Hair Styles

Birds are chirping, the days are getting longer, and it’s finally getting warmer… Could it be? We’re finally saying goodbye to dark, heavy winter days and saying hello to bright spring days. That’s right, spring is in the air!

The flowers are blooming at last, and maybe it’s time for you to bloom along with them! There’s no better way to greet a new season than by changing up your hairstyle. New season, new you, right?

Forget about whatever hairstyle you’ve had for this winter season, and let’s look into some new hairstyles for you to show off. If you feel like coming to our hair salon in Miami Beach, but aren’t sure what to get, don’t worry! Here are seven gorgeous hairstyles for you to show off this spring in 2020:

1.   Braided Top Knot

This unique hairstyle combines a French braid, a ponytail and a top knot all in one! This braided top knot can easily conceal greasy or messy, knotted hair. You start off with a French braid, making your hair look voluminous and abundant. Once the gorgeous braid is done, it’s brought up into a high ponytail to make sure it’s secure on your head. The high ponytail is then wrapped into a top knot, finishing the look with an elegant touch. This style is not only comfy and easy to do, but it provides special details to turn regular, boring top knots into a beautiful hairstyle.

2.   Floral Ponytail

This floral ponytail gives a common ponytail a new spring-inspired look. Giving your hair a floral touch will make you look perfectly in style for this new season. This hairstyle starts with a low ponytail, which will be braided down simply. Pull out the loops on only one side of the braid, making that side look fluffy and filled with volume. The braid will then be wrapped around itself to mimic a flower, tucking in the last bit and securing it with bobby pins. The loops you pulled out will be similar to petals, which can then be adjusted to create a gorgeous floral look.

3.   Asymmetrical Bobs

Asymmetrical bobs add a little twist to simple short hairstyles! This bob is short and uneven, with one side being longer than the other. This hairstyle is a classic, because it fits with many different hair types and facial structures. It can be worn wavy or blunt straight, with a fringe or even different colors in your hair. The most important thing here is to choose the right length to suit your face shape, but lucky for you, the stylists in our hair salon at Miami Beach can work with you to figure out just that! Asymmetrical bobs are easy to modify to fit you, leaving you with a new, manageable hairstyle to keep you fresh this spring season!

4.   Haze Glazing

If you’re truly tired of the cool winter tones, haze glazing might be the best hairstyle for you right now! Haze glazing gives your hair a warm wash of color, illuminating it to make it seem sun-lit. Doesn’t that sound perfect for these long spring days? This hairstyle picks up on any lightened areas of your hair, in order to make the warm colors look as natural as possible. This new style is suitable for many different types of skin colors, so consult with our stylists to decide if it could be a good fit for you.

5.   The Money Piece

If you want to make your face pop, the Money Piece could be a great new look for you. It consists of contrasting lighter streaks of hair along your front hairline with the rest of your darker hair, creating a frame of blonde streaks for your face. The best part about this hairstyle is that it doesn’t require too much upkeep, since the soft highlights will grow out and look natural. These blonde streaks will bring warmth to your face, giving you an illuminated look.

6.   Blunt Collarbone Cut

Hairstyles that end at your collarbone tend to be a safe look for just about anybody, considering it fits any face shape! The base hairstyle will look great at that length, plus it can be styled in different ways to flatter your specific facial structure. This classic hairstyle is easy to do, simple to maintain and it’s hard to go wrong with it. While long enough to play around with it if you please, it makes sure to be short enough so that your hair doesn’t require much maintenance. It’s the perfect length for versatility, allowing you to decide what you want to do with it each morning. Make your life easier this spring season by choosing the blunt collarbone cut!

7.   Big Shoulder-Grazing Curls

If your curly hair is taking too long to style, your curls aren’t holding up well anymore or you’re just looking for a change, this might be the hairstyle you’ve been looking for. Cutting your curls up to your shoulders will make them healthier, giving your curls a more voluminous look. This hairstyle with big shoulder-grazing curls will leave your curls long enough to be held down by their own weight and avoiding frizz, but short so they still spring up beautifully. This is a great hairstyle for any curly-haired girl and will surely get you many compliments! If you’re looking for big shoulder-grazing curls, our stylists can do that for you.

While those are our seven picks for hairstyles this spring 2020, our stylists can help you come up with whichever style fits you best. If one of these beautiful styles caught your attention, you can book an appointment with us and get your look ready for spring.

However, if you have something else in mind, don’t hesitate to consult our stylists! Through text, call or email, we can decide on the best hairstyle for your face shape, color and comfort! No matter which style you decide on, the McAllister hairstylists will provide the best service to prepare you for the new season.

Three Eye-Popping Eyelash Treatments This Spring

Three Eye-Popping Eyelash Treatments This Spring

No one can deny the impact that eyelashes have on your appearance. Whether you’re thinking of making them longer, fuller, curlier or a different color, eyelashes affect your appearance more than you imagine. Eyelashes frame your eyes and can dramatically change your eye shape. The correctly chosen eyelash service can also make the size of your eyes appear smaller or bigger, depending on your preference.

If you’ve never had any sort of lash enhancements performed before, don’t worry. We will walk you through the process and thoroughly explain the results that you’ll receive, as well as make suggestions about the best service for your eyelashes!

Tint, Perm & Extend Those Eyelashes

Here are three of the many ways our estheticians at McAllister Spa can make your eyelashes pop:

Eyelash Tint

Tinting your eyelashes allows them to look fuller and darker without having to go beyond your natural lashes! Lash tints provide amazing definition to your eyes, surrounding them with gorgeous dark lashes for up to 90 days. Along with our eyelash tinting service, we also offer eyebrow tinting to match your new lashes. You can frame your eyes with beautiful brows along with pretty lashes to complete your look.

Eyelash Perm

Come in for a lash perm and toss out your lash curlers forever! Getting perfectly-curled eyelashes can be a pain, but it has never been easier than with our professional perms. This service provides a permanent curl to your natural lashes for their full life-span, which can be as many as 90 days. And to keep a dramatic curl, we recommend visiting once every 4-6 weeks. This will keep your eyes looking bold and beautiful. We exclusively use Elleebana One Shot Lash Lift. This super-strong, professional product nourishes and strengthens your natural lashes, lifting them and making them look fuller for weeks & weeks.

Eyelash Extensions

Lash extensions are a great way to make your eyelashes appear fuller without any work! Walk in with your natural eyelashes, walk out with wow! Our lash-by-lash extensions are individually and carefully placed between your natural eyelashes, giving a more luscious look to your lashes. Depending on the results you’re hoping for, our estheticians can make your lashes look natural, intense or somewhere in the middle. You can then go up to 3 weeks between visits to fill your lashes extensions.

Book A Consultation or Appointment Today

If any of these services interest you, book an appointment with us. You can text, call or email for a complimentary consultation beforehand. We will explain how we can achieve a look that perfectly fits your face and your style. You can then schedule an appointment with us at McAllister Spa, where our experienced estheticians will work hard to provide you with the perfect eyelashes using the chosen method.