Hello and welcome to JC Styling.

I’m Julie, the owner of JC Styling, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned over the years about hair, beauty, and self-esteem. On this site, you’ll find tips on hairstyles and various beauty treatments. This isn’t a sales-pitchy space so don’t fret: I just want to talk to you about beauty. And talk I will—in fact, I’ll be posting video blogs on here to share what I know.

So sit back, relax, and be prepared to be pampered. Don’t we all deserve to be pampered?

 

I love moms. I am a mom, so I know first-hand how busy moms are, but I also see moms in my chair every single day. The one thing we all know is, moms take care of themselves last. Isn’t it time that mom gets to take care of herself first for a change?

(Now, I really do believe every person deserves to feel special, but hey—it’s May and Mother’s Day is coming up, so we’re just going to go ahead and give this special treat to you moms out there okay?)

 

Happy Mother's Day

Here’s what I’m offering:

I will come to your mom’s home before she leaves for work and style her hair. Does your mom (or wife!) have an important presentation or networking event coming up? Wouldn’t looking extra confident help? Imagine everyone at the office looking at your mom/wife and telling her just how beautiful you already know she is. (even if your mom is rockin’ a pretty hot hair style already, it’s still nice to jazz it up every now and then.)

I’m an early riser so I can get there nice and early and I won’t cost any extra time. Heck, for once, she might be able to sit down and eat breakfast!

If your mom or wife doesn’t work and would like me to come out to do her hair for a social occasion, I’m willing to do that too.

So, here’s how you can win this fabulous pampering session from me: simply leave a comment here telling me why your mom (or the mother of your kids) deserves to win. I’ll be drawing from all comments at 4PM Friday, so you can surprise her on Mother’s Day.

Have fun!

Post written by Ashley Aucoin, hair stylist at JC Styling  

Is your hair dull, dry and damaged, curly, wavy, frizzy, or just unmanageable? (I’m willing to bet a lot of you said “yes” to one of those questions!). If so, you should try Kera Straight.

Why?

Well, with the help of Keratin, 22 carat gold (yes, gold!),  and new low ph-protein, Kera Straight repairs and straightens hair leaving it lusciously healthy, smoother, and stronger.  (Who doesn’t want luscious hair?)

 straight hair

Kera Straight rebuilds the keratin that has been lost within the hair.

You may be wondering what keratin is and why it’s important. Well, keratin is a type of protein and is found in skin, nails, and (you guessed it), hair. There’s a whole lesson in chemistry that goes along with keratin, but basically, it determines the structure of your hair.

Kera Straight is a gentle product and the results are incredible!  Added elasticity, strength, vitality, shine, and a straightened finish that can last up to 4 months.

So, if you want hair that is silky smooth and MANAGEABLE for a change, give us a call!

During our first (but not last!) Ladies Night, we were fortunate enough to meet the beautiful and talented image consultant Margaret Gallant from Fresh Image 360.

And we were even more fortunate to be asked to participate in her recent What to Wear, Where for Spring 2012! session that was recently held.

We were asked to do hair and eyebrow waxing on two ladies, while Margaret consulted on their clothing style.

JC Styling at Fresh Image session

Both these ladies were over 30 and had busy lives. The lovely Blond Diva Miss Taylor Jenkins styled the ladies’ hair to suit their lifestyle and their age. Taylor also answered questions from the audience and allowed them to touch and smell the products she had used.

Miss Carri Bernard was in charge of eyebrow waxing and talked to the audience on new brow trends for 2012. (She says that “a little messy and thick as opposed to thin and perfect” is the way to go!).

JC Styling at Fresh Image session

We had a ball! I recommend going to any of Margaret’s shows, even if you think you have a handle on fashion. You never know what you may learn!

 

For a while now, I’ve wanted to host an interactive workshop for up and coming clients who are still impressionable, and so the idea of a teen night formed (not that you non-teens aren’t impressionable . . . but I find I still have a commanding presence with the teenagers!).

Our first Teen Night was a great success, with 4 young ladies coming in (we had a few unforeseen cancellations, but that’s ok—the maximum number I would want during one of these workshops is 8 and I think 50% attendance the first time was a pretty great success).

For $15, participants got cupcakes, pizza, juice, some free gifts . . . oh and lots of hair education of course. The girls learned all about the structure of hair and how various products we use affects it.

The girls got to wash each other’s hair, learning how much shampoo to use and how to rinse it properly. We talked about all the latest hair trends and how to create them, and I gave tips on colouring and products.

The night was so much fun! When we weren’t talking about hair, we were talking about boys and clothes, topics even this non-teenager girly girl never grows tired of!

We can’t wait to host our next Teen Night! Oh and boys—look out b/c we’ll be inviting you along to one soon enough. Yes, even teenage boys can learn about proper hair care!

So, keep watching our Facebook Page for dates/times of our next Teen Night.

Freelance copywriter Jaime Lee Mann is a busy wife and mother of two, and co-owner of Manley Mann Media. She’s also a regular at JC Stying.

I’m pretty sure a lot of thin-haired girls hate me. I can’t help it: I was born with a head of thick, lustrous hair. It’s thick and healthy, yes, but it’s also a handful. (And, yes, my diamond slippers pinch my toes . . . ) It is pretty coarse, so if it’s not ironed very well after it’s blown dry, it ends up looking rather on the frizzy side. By day 2 after I wash it, it’s relaxed enough, but that “day of” a shampoo (unless Julie does my hair that day), I am not going to impress anyone with my hair.

I also have major issues with static. Most of us do, in the colder weather, but I have a lot of hair to keep under control here.

The last time I was in Julie’s chair, she tossed a little black box at me and told me to bring it home, try it, and let her know what I thought. Not one to say no to a free sample, I said, “Sure!”

The bottle said it was a 15-in-1 hair miracle.

This stuff is supposed to make your hair shinier, less frizzy, easier to manage, and a bunch of other things.

15-in-1 hair miracle

I don’t know about 15 miracles, but it did a couple of things to my  hair that made me very happy.

The dealio is that you squirt this stuff in your hair after it’s been towel dried, then you comb it through.

I noticed a difference in my hair within an hour or so. It felt like “day 2” hair. It wasn’t frizzy and shiny? Holy crap. I could almost see myself in my hair.

It worked wonders for me, but it really did do a miracle on my child’s hair.

My little girl’s hair is even thicker than mine, and it’s frankly a mess most of the time. She cries when her hair is combed and if I don’t tie her hair back, it’s a big puffy mess of frizz.

I used the 15-in-1 on her after I washed it and it was like it was ironed, but without any iron involved.

I’m in love with this product, but I think it reacts differently on different people depending on their hair type. You might want to consult with one of the girls at the shop before you pick up a bottle of this stuff, just to make sure it will help you.

I did notice that I went through my bottle pretty quickly, but that’s the only complaint I would have about it. And I have long hair, so I’m bound to use up products quickly. That being said, the $12 this stuff sells for works out to like, maybe a dollar per application, which is worth it for me.

Julie’s Note:

I love that Jaime had such great results with Black 15-in-1 Miracle Hair Treatment. There’s nothing worse than frizzy hair (okay, there is, of course, but it’s a pretty big faux pas in my industry!). Do you have frizzy hair that needs taming? Leave a comment telling me why you’d like to try 15-in-1 and be entered to win a free bottle. I’ll be doing the draw a week from today, so get your hair stories in!

 

Photo credit: HairbyMissTresses

Girls, if you’re tired of spending way too much time in the mornings to try to make your hair look good for school, get yourself registered for the March Break teen workshop happening at JC Styling (next to Jumbo Video).

On March 23 from 6-7:30pm, there’s a workshop happening that will teach you how to style your hair properly.

We’ll randomly choose a model (name out of hat method) from the group and that person’s head will be used to teach workshop participants!

Julie will tell you which products will work best for your hair so you’re not wasting your money on the wrong kind of stuff. (She’s nice like that.)

You’ll also be given some tips to speed up your morning hair routine so you’re never late for school again due to a hair-saster.

Bring $15 and all your hair and hair-colour questions and they’ll be answered by a pro.

You’ll also get the scoop on the latest hair trends, so you’ll be a super hip chick going back to class after the break.

Oh, did we mention that we’ll be feeding you pizza?

Bring a friend!

Call to book a spot for your bum. 902.368.7402

I’d like to meet more of Charlottetown’s bright, beautiful business women so I thought I’d do the logical thing . . . throw a party!

Grab your business cards and head to the shop on Saturday, March 3, from 4:30-7pm for a fun Girls Night Out with some networking on the side!

For $10, you’ll get some refreshments and a chance to win a door prize . . . as well as a chance to try the tanning beds, spray tanning, ion cleanse, Migun bed, waxing, T-Zone, and some other services we offer. You can even try on some extensions!

Everyone’s invited and $2 from every $10 admission will be donated to the Prince Street School playground fun. So, you can feel good about yourself while feeling good about helping some little kids get something shiny and new to play on.

Will I see you there?

Here are some things you might not know about JC Styling:

We care about the environment and your well-being.
Anyone concerned about washing their hair with toxins, sulfates, and parabans can rest easy after a visit to JC Styling. We have a line of natural products for sale, and we wash our clients’ hair with products that don’t contain parabans. To read more about the natural products we use, read this post.

We’ll teach you about your hair.
If you have a stubborn cowlick, a double crown, thinning hair, coarse hair, unruly curls, or any other type of hair condition that you need to learn how to live with, book a session with Julie. She’s some kind of hair whisperer (we’re serious). She doesn’t just style hair—she gives you an education about your hair and how you should treat it for optimal results.

We can help you get a “natural” glow.
Get a nice bronze colour without getting under the bulbs of the tanning bed (we have those too, but they’re not for everyone) and try out chemical-free spray tanning service.

We have an in-house esthetician.
Get a mani, pedi, or have your make-up done for a special event. We do waxing, facials, and all kinds of other day spa-style treatments. Melissa is fabulous and she’ll take care of you all with a smile on her face, so come on in and say hi!

We can come to you.
If you’re looking for entertainment for an upcoming little girls’ birthday party, hire us to come and do their nails or hair. We can come style you up for not only your wedding, but also a bridal shower, girls night out (or in), prom, or anything else that warrants a hair dresser coming to you rather than you coming to us.

We have toys.
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f you’re desperate to get in for a trim but you have nobody to watch your little one, bring them with you. We have a bucket of toys and books that will keep him or her occupied for at least a little while.

 

JC Styling IS more than just hair!

 

 

 

 

Christine Gordon Manley, co-owner of Manley Mann Media, is one of Julie’s regular customers.

So, this blog has told you how much Julie cares for the environment and what high quality the products at JC Styling are. Now it’s time to let you in on a little known secret: if you have children, you should really take them to JC Styling for haircare.

All the girls at JC Styling are fantastic with kids . . . heck, I would go so far as to say they are magicians. I’ve been taking my four-year-old there since I started getting her hair trimmed. Recently, I took her for her first grown-up haircut (i.e., more than 1/4 inch). My girl wanted to get her waist-long hair cut to her chin. For a change this big, I trusted one place, and that place (of course) was JC Styling.

First, there are toys at JC Styling. Every parent who brings a child out in public is usually smart enough to bring toys, but there is something about Other People’s  Toys that actually keep a child’s attention. Also, it makes the experience fun for the child, and if something is fun . . . they’ll want to come back!

When it was time for Miss K’s big cut, Julie took such great care to make it the best experience. From using a booster board at the sink to telling K she was going to have a “princess style” (thereby ensuring instant love), Julie was fabulous.

At JC Styling, washing hair is fun!

And she’s quick too (which is smart when dealing with little people and short attention spans).

While she was giving Miss K this big transformation, the other girls at the salon made sure to come over and give my child lots of encouragement. It’s a big deal for a grown-up to get a lot of hair chopped, so just imagine dealing with this change as a little person. The super supportive environment was simply: perfect.

I left with not only a child who didn’t look like an extra for The Wild Things anymore, but also one very happy little lady. She couldn’t wait to show off her new hair to anyone she saw and still (3 weeks later) calls it “beautiful.”

You can’t put a price on that kind of experience, but it doesn’t hurt to mention that JC Styling’s prices for children’s cuts are very reasonable. Basically, the whole gig is every parent’s dream.

And, if that doesn’t sell you on how child-friendly JC Styling is, did you know that Julie and her girls are available to book for birthday parties (or any reason to celebrate really)? Yup! They’ll come to your home or to where the party is and do nails and hair! Think what a success your child’s party will be if the girls from JC Styling were there—it’ll be the talk of the school for sure (and you will win Best Parent Award in your child’s eyes).

So, if you have a child and if that child needs a haircut (most of them do or they get kind of messy and start banging into walls and such), don’t hesitate to bring them on in to JC Styling!

A happy child = a happy parent!


 

Whether you’re looking at green grass or mounds of snow when you gaze outside, one thing is for sure: winter is a’coming. We’ve been pretty spoiled out here on the East Coast with a delayed start to winter, but we are in Canada and you can bet that we’ll be greeting (or grumbling about) Old Man Winter before too too long.

Now, besides all the annoyances that come with winter like shoveling driveways and cars not starting and defrosting windshields (Florida, anyone?) and finding two gloves that actually match, how many of you have hair that just refuses to behave when the cold comes?

(Sadly, even I raise my hand here.)

 

Well, I can help.

Winter air generally lacks moisture causing your hair to become dry and full of static. Here are a few tips on how to deal.

5+1 tips for coping with the dreaded winter frizzies.

  •  try dryer sheets: rub them on your hats and on your hair (make sure to carry some with you for on-the-go hair freak-outs)
  •  use aloe vera: rub a dab on your hair when wet or rub into your hands until almost absorbed and then comb your hands through dry hair to tame your tresses in a more environmentally friendly way
  •  spitz hair spray: use only a little bit on your brush before brushing through your hair
  •  switch your brush: switch your brush from a plastic one to a wooden one
  •  use static guard: spray a little bit of static guard in your hair, hats, scarves, coats . . . pretty much anywhere your hair may touch
  • try Moroccan Oil: this fabulous product not only cuts down on the static, it helps make your hair silky smooth too! We have lots of it available here at the shop, so come on down and check it out! Julie herself guarentees this product: I want to make it clear that these products are not a way to mask dry hair till your next wash, but a solution. When you use m-oil products it is so fine an oil, that it goes deep into the hair and repairs it from the inside out. Just try it on your hands, it soaks up in mins. I wish it was not called an oil because people misconstrue it for being greasey. It will repair the elasticity in your hair, therefore eliminating frizz.

Do you have a winter de-frizz tip that works for you? I’d love to hear it!