by William McAllister | Jul 31, 2016 | hair
Yulia’s Hair Styling Tips
McAllister’s amazing stylist, Yulia Tyan, took a little time last week to give us a quick lesson on how to style a few eye-catching simple summer updos.
These step-by-step instructions will help you create a fun summer hair style that suits you just perfectly.
And as always, if it doesn’t quite work out like the pictures, Yulia is available Wednesday-Sunday to recreate these hairstyles (and many more) in no time at all.
Simple Upstyle
This quick updo is great when you have only a few minutes to spare and are headed out into the summer’s heat!
STEP 1
This updo starts with clean and dry hair. If it’s been a day or two since your last shampoo, KMS California’s HairPlay Dry Touch-Up is an instant, weightless surface conditioner that instantly revives dry or overworked hair and is a perfect first step to prepare the hair for this hair style.
STEP 2
Section your hair into 3 sections (as pictured).
STEP 3
Create a ponytail using the central section and tie it in a knot over.
STEP 4
Then, create a second single ponytail using other two sections and knot over.
STEP 5
Use these two ponytails and knot them over until you reach them the ends.
STEP 6
Pin as needed and desired.
STEP 7
To finish this hairstyle, finish with KMS’ HairStay Anti-Humidity Seal and KMS’ HairPlay Playable Texture.
Braided Flower Bun
STEP 1
This style is super quick and takes less than two minutes, provided you know a basic plait and how to create a Dutch braid.
Start this updo with a Dutch braid on a small side section creating a loose and casual braid. Secure this braid with a clip at the end.
STEP 2
Then, create a loose plait braid using all of the remaining hair. Secure the end of this braid with an elastic band.
STEP 3
Wrap the loose plait braid around itself, creating a beautiful section that resembles a flower, and pin it in place with Bobby pins.
STEP 4
Then take your Dutch braid from the side and and wrap it around the flower-shaped bun. Secure with Bobby pins. Don’t forget to tuck the ends in.
STEP 5
To finish the this braided updo, again finish with finish with KMS’ HairStay Anti-Humidity Seal and KMS’ HairPlay Playable Texture.
Braids & Braids & Braids
The team at McAllister has some incredible braiding skills. Destiny, Yulia & several others have a true passion for hair styling. Whether you are looking for something just like what you’ve seen here, or you have a photo you want recreated, the hair stylists at McAllister can make it happen. Here’s a sampling of some recent work showcased on our Instagram.
More than a decade ago, William McAllister hatched an idea to disrupt the beauty salon industry in Miami Beach. He contemplated what salons once were in years gone by. He yearned to recapture their unique contributions to both personal beauty & community. In the past 10 years, he’s forever changed the industry, and according to him, he’s just getting started! He draws from a unique background – encompassing everything from neurophysiology, business to firefighting- and built South Beach’s busiest & most reviewed beauty concept in South Florida.
by William McAllister | Jul 6, 2016 | hair, News
5 Simple Solutions for Keeping A Manageable Mane in Miami’s Humid Climate
While we all love summer, the season is home to myriad of beauty challenges we often struggle to overcome. Between unsightly tan lines, painful sunburns and enough bug bites to make a girl go insane, perhaps the most daunting challenge during the muggy months is fighting off frizzy hair.
Not to worry. With a bit of preplanning and strategic beauty routine swaps, it is possible to tame a misbehaving and frizzy mane.
We’ve tapped our top talent for their simple solutions for taming tresses in the South Florida humidity:
Spring For a Goldwell Kerasilk Treatment
Kick off the summer with smoother, more manageable strands by treating yourself to a Goldwell Kerasilk treatment. The miracle, two-component system redefines traditional keratin treatments, by making them suitable for all textures. Gone are the days of one uniform look. From curly to pin straight, depending on the way your stylist builds the formula, Kerasilk can be used to make your everyday style a little less frizzy. Best of all, the treatment lasts up to five months – enough to get you through summer and then some!
Sport a Humidity-Friendly Style
Braids are your new best friend and the secret weapon for fending off frizz. Avoid flyaways by securing your style with a touch of flexible hold wax (nobody likes hairline frizzies). DIY with one of the many YouTube tutorials out there, or (better yet) leave it to the professionals and drop by McAllister Spa’s StyleLab for a quick and simply hair braid for a budget-friendly $25 style.
Embrace Your Natural Hair Texture
Try working with your natural hair texture, not against it. Since hair has natural memory, you can blow, curl, and straighten ”˜till the end of time, but your style will immediately revert to its natural texture the moment it’s exposed to humidity. Save yourself time and a huge headache by going au naturale. For a chic, beachy style, spritz damp strands with a salt spray (try Kevin.Murphy HAIR.RESORT.SPRAY), divide hair into four sections, twist from root to end and tie back into a low bun. Let hair loose once it’s dry to reveal effortless, South Beach approved waves.
Practice Good Technique
If you absolutely must blow dry your own hair (never recommended but we knows it’s inevitable sometimes), be sure to do so with proper technique. A good blowout starts with the right brush. Look for a round option with dense, natural, uneven bristles, which will provide enough tension on the hair to provide smooth end results. Pull hair taut with the brush and point the dryer down the hair shaft to avoid fluffing up the cuticle. Blast with cool air to set the style and spritz with a light hold hairspray (try Kevin.Murphy SESSION.SPRAY) to lock in your hard work.
More than a decade ago, William McAllister hatched an idea to disrupt the beauty salon industry in Miami Beach. He contemplated what salons once were in years gone by. He yearned to recapture their unique contributions to both personal beauty & community. In the past 10 years, he’s forever changed the industry, and according to him, he’s just getting started! He draws from a unique background – encompassing everything from neurophysiology, business to firefighting- and built South Beach’s busiest & most reviewed beauty concept in South Florida.
by William McAllister | Jun 30, 2016 | News, skin and body
All-American Beauty
Ring In July 4th In Style With These Patriotic Beauty Hacks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner – let the celebration begin! Between BBQs, pool parties and firework displays, there will be plenty of opportunities to show off your patriotic spirit by incorporating red, white, and blue into your beauty routine. Here’s a few of our favorite patriotic beauty looks to get festive for the Fourth without looking coming off cheesy.
With nail art continually growing in popularity, festive fingers are the go-to way to show off your patriotism this Independence Day. We love this modern, minimalistic take on Americana-inspired nails. Get the look by coating nails with an opaque white base coat and using an angled, thin nail brush to paint a diagonal row of blue stripes. Follow with an intersecting row of red stripes in the alternate direction and seal the deal with a protective top coat. If your nail art abilities are limited, opt for patriotic nail decals or visit one of our seasoned McAllister nail technicians to handle the job for you.
An All-American Classic Red Lip
There is nothing more iconic and all-american than a classic red lip. The key to successfully sporting a bold lip is to thoroughly prep your pout prior to application. Set the stage for a flawless look by removing dry, dead skin by gently buffing lips with a soft toothbrush or clean mascara wand. Follow up with a generous coat of ultra-hydrating balm to hydrate, as cracked and peeling lips will make your lipstick bleed and appear uneven.
To keep your color as vivid as possible throughout the day, dab a thin layer of foundation over the lips. Give your look staying power by applying a long-lasting liner to the entire lip as a first coat of color, and then using an angled brush to apply lipstick in short brush strokes. Finally, set your shade with a light dusting of pressed powder.
Pro Tip: Go with a red shade with blue undertones to instantly make teeth appear whiter.
Go Bold, or Go Home. Give Blue Eye Makeup A Go.
As seen all over the Spring/Summer runways, an electric blue eye is not only patriotic, it’s 100% en vogue. For a sleek, modern look, swap in a bright blue liquid liner for traditional black and use the bold hue to create a fierce, winged cat eye. Incorporate a shimmering copper shadow to make eyes pop and compliment your summer tan.
For a more subtle take on the trend, incorporate a bright blue accent to your traditional neutral shadow routine. Do eye makeup as usual and add a dusting of blue shadow to the lower lash line for an added, festive pop of color. Use a densely-bristled blending brush to diffuse shadow, making your blue more natural and less in-your-face.
More than a decade ago, William McAllister hatched an idea to disrupt the beauty salon industry in Miami Beach. He contemplated what salons once were in years gone by. He yearned to recapture their unique contributions to both personal beauty & community. In the past 10 years, he’s forever changed the industry, and according to him, he’s just getting started! He draws from a unique background – encompassing everything from neurophysiology, business to firefighting- and built South Beach’s busiest & most reviewed beauty concept in South Florida.
by William McAllister | Jun 7, 2016 | News
Summer in South Beach
With another warm-weather weekend behind us and a full South Beach summer ahead, your skin may already be feeling the effects of the summer’s rays. While sunscreen is the proactive step we all know is a mid-day must, what is your plan for when your “sun kissed bronze” dreams turn into a painful and blotchy red sunburn nightmare? Don’t run to the drugstore and grab the old school Aloe Vera gel. This summer, the McAllister Spa team has several much more effective – and less sticky, “ooey-gooey” – sunburn solutions just for you.
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More than a decade ago, William McAllister hatched an idea to disrupt the beauty salon industry in Miami Beach. He contemplated what salons once were in years gone by. He yearned to recapture their unique contributions to both personal beauty & community. In the past 10 years, he’s forever changed the industry, and according to him, he’s just getting started! He draws from a unique background – encompassing everything from neurophysiology, business to firefighting- and built South Beach’s busiest & most reviewed beauty concept in South Florida.
by William McAllister | May 22, 2016 | News
Baby, it’s HOT outside!
South Beach friends, it’s time to welcome summer back to South Florida. With sky-high temps combined with high humidity, June through September in SoFlo can easily wilt even the most avid beach bum. From your hair color and style to your skin, summer rays are going to stress your look! Try these “no sweat” tips for keeping your cool in the sweltering summer sun:
DO: Channel Your Inner Farrah Fawcett
As the 70’s revival surges ahead for summer, keep your cool in one of the decade’s super-cool tunic-like dresses or shifts. These free-flowing silhouettes tend to circulate more air than their form-fitting counterparts, making them a comfortable and stylish option for the season.
Local’s Tip: For the creme de la creme of pure vintage decadence, be sure to check out C. Madeleine’s, North Miami’s best kept secret. A favorite of stylish celebs including Miley Cyrus and Lenny Kravitz, the store boasts extravagant vintage finds from Chanel, Gaultier, YSL, Oscar De La Renta, Gucci, Prada, and more.
DO: Make the humidity work for you.
You will never win the fight against Mother Nature. Instead of battling the humidity, make it work for you by embracing your inner boho beach babe and letting those curls coil, baby! Work a texturizing cream through damp locks before bed and pull hair back into a french braid overnight. Remove braid, spritz strands with a sea salt spray, and quickly scrunch hair for an easy-breezy style that only gets more voluminous with the humidity. To pull this look off, our hair stylist, Yulia Tyan, recommends either Kevin Murphy’s Hair Resort Spray or Curling Balm by KMS California. Hello, South Beach!
DON’T: Flip Flops…. Ever!
Aside from the occasional shuffle between chaise lounge and swimming pool, there is simply no reason to be sporting flip flops around town on a day to day basis – we’re talking to you too, men! Luckily for everyone, Summer 2016 will see the return of the uber-comfortable slide sandal. Sport the slide with anything from swimwear to brunch attire. And prepare to show off those perfect feet with a Classic manicure & pedicure using rare earth salts, packed with essential minerals, and paired with your favorite therapeutic-grade essential oil. This is Miami Beach’s healthiest mani and pedi ever!
DON’T: Forget Sun Protection
A floppy, wide-brimmed hat, oversized cat-eye sunnies and a 50+ SPF are essential for shielding your sensitive skin and eyes from Miami’s extra-harsh UV rays. Dermalogica’s “Protection 50 Sport” is great to generously apply before you hit the beach and their “After Sun Repair” is an amazing skin-calming product when your skin is kissed a little too (painfully) much by Miami’s sun. And if you are looking for a little Apres-Sun therapy, you have to book a Dermalogica “Apres-Sun facial” with our resident Dermalogica Expert Plus, Nafsika Karavasili!
Local’s Tip: Conveniently located on Lincoln Road, Zara boasts a wide array of inexpensive hats and eyewear. Buy a few pieces and mix and match to create infinite (sun-safe) looks.
More than a decade ago, William McAllister hatched an idea to disrupt the beauty salon industry in Miami Beach. He contemplated what salons once were in years gone by. He yearned to recapture their unique contributions to both personal beauty & community. In the past 10 years, he’s forever changed the industry, and according to him, he’s just getting started! He draws from a unique background – encompassing everything from neurophysiology, business to firefighting- and built South Beach’s busiest & most reviewed beauty concept in South Florida.
