Salon TAO Trends January/February!

Hello 2012! It sounds so futuristic when we look back at the 1920’s vintage styles of glitz
and glamour with bobbed hair, decadent jewels, fur, and a twist of the 1950s look of toughness
and femininity coming together. Flashback to the 1950s and place them in the now, with rockabill
pompadours, leather jackets, skinny jeans and platform shoes!

What looks like the West Side Story- is the new 2012 look!

Retro Faux bob
As perfect as a Step-ford wife, as ice cool as Betty Draper, as vintage as yesteryear
and as modern as tomorrow, 2012′s faux bob!

Wet-look chignon
Don’t be afraid to get your hair wet in 2012 – or at least give the impression that it’s wet.


Piled up and pinned hairstyle
If there’s a middle ground between being stylishly done and carelessly undone,
this 2012 women’s hairstyle occupies it.

Mod bob
Short. Voluminous. Messy. This is the 2012 women’s hairstyle that marries a
short hair cut with the best of the 1960s fashion revival to create a Mod bob
that’s been inspired by the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Twiggy.

For a beauty look that absolutely won't go unnoticed, a winged liner in a bright spring color
is the perfect way to add a pop-art mod touch to any outfit. A blend of aqua and green washes
over the lids like cool ocean waves. For a hazy seaside look that's punctuated by a hint
of buried treasure, a dot of gold pigment at the inner eye completes the look. Pair with peachy lips
and 2012 wet-look hair if you really want to hear the Siren's call.


A New Year, a NEW YOU!
Pamper your hands and feet this January with a buff and shine, and a glass of wine $20.00.
Or treat yourself to a manicure, and pedicure, $48.00.
Tracy Eason and our additional new manicurist Jenny Mitchell each have over 15 years
in the industry and will give your hands, and feet the special attention they deserve! (offer good through Feb.15)

*Tips for grooming your nails!!!!
Clean, trim, groom and paint
Repeat this mantra until it gets stamped in the beauty brain. There is nothing more unattractive
than seeing overgrown cuticles, chipped edges and dirty nails while you’re signing a business deal.
Fingernails unveil your personal hygiene within seconds, almost faster than you can say your own name.
Treat them like a king and follow a weekly grooming routine. A professional manicure and pedicure is ideal,
but if not, then buy a home kit for nails. But do memorize the mantra – its meditation for your nails. Quick tip
For a DIY manicure, apply a few drops of rosehip oil or an oil-based cuticle cream to your nails before going
to bed. It’ll help hydrate, soften and repair the cuticles.

Opt for bright, mature nail colours
The most worrisome dilemma with bright colors is that it puts you on the borderline of a teenage,
pop music lover and a corporate business junkie. To drive away from such generalization, stay
clear from cotton candy colors and go for bolder hues. However if you do want a pop of gelato shades on the
nails, then a professional manicurist only at Salon TAO will give you a half-moon design or French manicure.
Make your digits look expensive and then no one will suspect your love for Walt Disney.

Don’t forget the toes
The trace of summer in the southern hemisphere air brings with it the love for revealing shoes.
Repeat the mantra for the toes because every woman’s addiction to shoes needs a grounded
justification. Wear clashing colors so your foot can make the statement for your outfit – red nails with green
stilettos or purple shoes with yellow nails. There are no boundaries this season.

Mind the shape
The shape of the nails has always been a debate. The good news is that there are no rules to follow.
Pick a nail shape that works for you with options being rounded, almond shape, square, pointed,
oval, slightly sided with a pointed end. If you’re painting a bright color, keep them short otherwise it’ll look
comical and tacky. But the nails should extend to the edge of the finger. If you pick neutral and earthy
shades, then long and shaped nails are the key.

Always use a base coat
f you’re a regular nail polish wearer, then ‘yellow-stained nails’ must ring a bell. Just as other
make-up regimes demand a prep-up, coating the nails with a base coat is an absolute must. It not
only feeds your nails with Vitamin E and minerals, but also protects them from lacquer stains.

How many nail polish coats is enough?
This entirely depends on how bold a statement you want to make, but for a long-lasting effect the
general rule is two coats. Apply the base coat, two thin coats of nail enamel and finish with a thin
strike of transparent topcoat. Nail paint lasts longer on the toes; so there you can get away with base coat,
one coat of color and a topcoat. Quick tip; Always paint in a 3-stroke motion and never paint the cuticles.

Love yourself this Valentine's Day! You deserve it!
Salon TAO loves you, and the seasons of change with new
looks and spring around the corner, we already feel spring
fever! Feeling the winter blues? Visit us today for your new
2012 look, call us or book your appointment online!