My Style: Hair By Sassoon Salon
Over the weekend, I got a bit of a makeover, thanks to the amazing team at Sassoon Salon in Tysons, and I’m so excited to share the result! Color Director Jade DelProposto took my hair a couple shades darker while keeping it natural (compare the photo below to the one on the left). Most people were in the salon getting their summer highlights done but I love dark hair and was ecstatic with the result! After the color, Salon Director Yoshiko Shimizu gave me the best cut I’ve gotten since moving to DC – she knew exactly how to fix all my layers so they actually had movement. Plus, it’s super easy to style.
As you probably know, Vidal Sassoon, hairstyling legend and founder of Sassoon Salon, recently passed away, so I really appreciated the opportunity to not only visit the salon, but learn more about Sassoon’s history and what makes them unique. Keep reading for more info and photos!
One of the things that makes Sassoon Salon unique is their commitment to creating looks that are quick and simple to recreate. This is a tradition that Vidal Sassoon started in the late 1950s and early 1960s that broke with the current stiff, sprayed styles women were wearing. “He changed the way everyone looked at hair,” Grace Coddington, the creative director of American Vogue, said in an interview (via the NYT). “Before Sassoon, it was all back-combing and lacquer; the whole thing was to make it high and artificial. Suddenly you could put your fingers through your hair!”
Another interesting thing about Sassoon is their seasonal collections. Twice a year, the Sassoon International Creative Director, Mark Hayes, develops seasonal collections that showcase the newest and latest ideas for clients. The current summer 2012 collection is called “Athletica,” and is inspired by the Olymipc Games. Did you know that Vidal Sassoon created a haircut for American figure skater Dorothy Hamill in 1976 and then became the ‘official hair care consultant to the athletes’ for the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984? The history behind Sassoon is just fascinating!
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Dress: Aqua / Bag: c/o Danielle Nicole / Shoes: Lattitude Femme c/o T.J.Maxx
If you’re in the DC area, I’d encourage you to check out Sassoon Salon in Tysons Galleria. And no matter where you are, if there is one near you, try them out! Thanks again to the Tysons team for taking such great care of me!
Disclosure: The salon services provided were complimentary. But as always, it’s very important to me that I offer honest reviews to you and only write about products/services/businesses that I like and fully endorse.
LOOOOVE the darker hair!! You look beautiful :)
You look gorgeous lady! Love the darker hair and the white dress!
Love the hair, love the outfit, love it all!
xxM
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You look beautiful! I love the darker hair with your skin tone. Cute outfit too!
that color looks great on you!
You look great with the darker hair!!
You look amazing! So proud of you for all the great things going on in your life. :)
your hair looks great- love the dark color!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. :)
Also, WHO TAKES THESE PHOTOS?! Gorgeous!
Hair looks gorgeous darker, and adoring the white + denim! Perfect for summer.
OMG Liz, your hair looks fantastic!
Photos are pretty amazing!
Liz – I LOVE it! That color is amazing on you!!! Love this whole post! Great job babe! xx
SO pretty!
I also just died my hair darker too! Especially when I am tan, I love dark hair, dark skin and light eyes.
You look FAB Liz! and great shoot location too!
Love everything happening here!
This hair color suits you really well. You are gorgeous!
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LOVE your adorable new look!
LOVE the entire look lady, love the dress and lusting after those shoes! xoxo
You look gorgeous!!! The dark color really brings out your eyes! Love it! xoxo
Thanks ladies!
OMG OMG Liz…. you look FLIPPIN PHENOMENAL! I love love love love love your hair and let me tell you brunettes have WAY more fun :)
you look amazing in these pics!
Your hair looks great Liz. I love the darker colored hair it seems rare these days. I refer to those of us who choose lush chocolate locks as dark beauties;-). And your highlights look great too!
Love this Liz!
xo Ashleigh
Love love love your hair!!!
Your hair cut and color look great!! I’ll definitely check them out for my next hair cut :)
Love the look! And your outfit and photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Jess
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,,,beautiful! love the outfit and the hair!,,,
great dress, great bag, great shoes, GREAT HAIR!!!… :)
Loving the new hair!!!! looks great on you!!!
xx
Nena
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your hair looks great, I like the darker color! they did a wonderful job
Ah I love so many things here! 1. Your hair looks fabulous, love that color! 2. i need that dress hanging in my closet this summer. & 3. That bag has been on my wish list since you started writing about it. Love it all!!
xx Lauren
Sister you look FAB! Such an inspiration to me! Love you sistaaa!
You look great! Love the white dress on you.
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