Transforming Hair with Curl Cult Texture Company: A Modern Contort on Perms

Have you ever imagined ditching your flat, lifeless hair for beachy, sexy waves or curls without compromising the integrity of your hair? Imagine no more, because the Curl Cult Texture Company, led by the visionary Janine Jarmane, has introduced a revolutionary perm that's changing the game for modern hairstylists and the way we may see perms today. This perm isn't just a throwback to your mother's era—it's a cutting-edge technique that empowers stylists to transform straight or flat hair into stunning waves and curls that perfectly suit their clients' lifestyles and images. Join me as I introduce you to the world of modern perming for you to discover how this innovative approach is redefining beauty trends while allowing to embrace one’s natural curl at the same time.

Like Magic

Like all cults, the leader is crucial to its success, and Curl Cult is no exception. Janine Jarman, the founder and face behind the brand, lives up to this expectation without fail.

Allow me to be straight forward and direct about this service:

If you have hair that has waves or texture, but it is uneven, this may help you to add continuity to your over all look.

If you have cowlicks or whirls that infringe on the ultimate style you are going for this could be your savior.

If you have the flattest crown ever that just refuses to give you some height, this may be what you are looking for.

It will not:

Emulate your mothers or grandmothers’ perms.

Leave roller marks on your scalp, as it does not wrap to the scalp.

Damage your hair or last forever!

This is a “demi permanent” perm which will not last more than enough time to fall in love with it or be ready to move on.  Either way, it is the perfect time to be open to a little “extra” in our lives if not only in our hair. 

Always remember that these techniques are advanced and should only be carried out by certified individuals that have learned by Janine Jarman, Founder Extraordinaire of Cult Curl or one of their certified educators.  To have this service, book with Cynthia in Kitsilano or Jessica Bombshell Beauty Bar Whiterock.

TAGS

@curlcult, @bombshellhair.ltd, @westcoastbeautyco, @beautyculturequeen

CATEGORIES

Beauty, Hair, Women Empowerment, Beauty Culture, Wellness

Image by Curl Cult

Communicating with your Professional Hair Colourist does not have to hurt!

I was consulting with a new colour client when she asked me to “Mix Level 3”. I was confused so I asked what she was referring to by Level 3. She said she always has three. I realized that she was talking about the level of depth she likes her hair. You see, Professional Hair colourists use a level system to determine how dark or light a client’s hair is prior to formulizing a recipe as well as to determine how dark or light the client would like the result to be. In this case, the client is very happy that I did not do as she requested. The reason why is because I figured out that she was saying Level 3 and meaning Level 7. It is my many years experience as a Professional Hair colourist, coupled with having good consulting skills that led to me figuring this out. This blog is in no way to teach how to colour your hair, I simply want to share some insight with you, so you do not make the same mistake my client almost did by not having the tools to assist in asking for what you want out of your colour. It is a simple concept but can be the difference between having dark brown or black hair, or light brown or dark blonde hair. Here it goes:
Hair colour is seen by Professional Hair colourists on a level scale from 1-10. Level one is black, ten is the lightest blonde (that said, some colour companies may have a “level 11”). Colours also have a light, medium and dark aspect. When you are wanting a brown hair colour, think: “Do I want light brown, medium brown or dark brown?” Think of the darkest brown being close to the lightest black. Level 1 is dark black, Level 2 is medium black, Level 3 is light black. Level 4 is the darkest brown, Level 5 is medium brown, and Level 6 is light brown. Level 7 is dark blonde, Level 8 is medium blonde, Level 9 is light blonde and Level 10 is the lightest blonde. Yes, blonde has always been high maintenance, deserving of the “extra” Level! Knowing this, when considering being blonde, you now know that there are many levels of blonde from dark to light. Photo reference is always helpful for your Professional Hair colourist, but also having an idea of how we see the levels of depth to light is valuable as well. Look in the mirror at your hair colour and ask yourself what level you are. If you ever have questions about your hair colour or other beauty questions, just ask and it is my pleasure to educate you!

To Tone Or Not To Tone, That Is The Question!

I want my clients to know what a toner is.  Sometimes I get asked: “Will I need a toner?”  I have also heard: “Does a toner cost extra?”  The later leaves me feeling like the client may think I am going to try to “upsell” her or “supersize” her colour appointment.  If after reading this, you are comfortable enough engaging about whether you require a toner during a hair colouring consultation I have achieved my goal! 

I like to think of toner like a liquid make up or a mineral powder foundation you may use to cover your face.   Think about why you would wear a cover up liquid or powder….

You either want to:

A.: Cover up/ Neutralize what you do not want to see.  It may be to neutralize unwanted red, orange, or yellow. 

B.: To enhance what you would like to see.  After lightening darker hair, you may want to add some gold or red to it to emulate being kissed by the sun or to add some dramatic reds or vivid to the look.

Typically, after either a full bleach out or a classic/modern day highlight/balayage/ombre; your hair is made several levels lighter than it is naturally.  In this process your hair is left with an underlying tone you may not like such as “brassy orange” or “yellow”.  In this case, we would use a toner mentioned in A.  To Cover up/ Neutralize what you do not want to see. 

You may have dark or black hair to start and wish to B. Enhance or add a lighter very warm, chocolate brown or a red tone to the look; typically, the modern balayage or ombre style.

Maybe even a colour melt where the hair is first made a little lighter to be toned at the scalp dark, painted down to the middle of the hair with a medium, ending with the lightest toner on the ends.  Hair must be “Pre-lightened” to use a colour that is a few shades lighter than it currently is.

The desired result will determine whether one will require a toner.  When the natural or previously dyed hair is lightened, a toner will balance it out to create a more even or flowing colour.  It will have a “seamless” appearance to the highlight for the one who does not want to see any lines or stripes in the highlight (especially on the sides), but mostly for eliminating the warm tones after lifting hair to a lighter colour.  Note that ALL drugstore colours basically require a toner.  You simply cannot colour your own hair in between a Professional and expect it to fall right back into excellence. *sorry

Do not mistake a toner your Professional Hair colourist will do at the salon for any services you may do yourself at home.  The Professional Hair colourist has many years experience and hours of education to support that experience.  We understand the Colour Wheel, the Underlying Pigments and what to do with them, and we understand all fundamentals of the hair structure and what happens both physically and chemically with the hair during the process and after, ensuring that one leaves with the products to maintain their colour with at home. 

We all feel great after a little change.  Perhaps the next time you feel like having your hair bleached out or highlighted you take into consideration a new tone to it.  Perhaps you are currently an icy or cool blonde…try some gold or lovely rose gold to bring some warmth to the hair.  If you are already a warm or golden blonde, why not try some cool shades of blonde, think platinum or silvery and see what happens.  Either way, I sincerely hope that this gives you some insight into what a toner is.