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Boston Salon for Balayage Highlights

Posted May 5, 2019 by Amaci Salon Team

Balayage has become one of the most trending hair color styles in recent years. However, it has been around since the 1970s. So, what has changed in modern times? Why is it only becoming popular now? Well, when top celebrities like Jessica Alba and Rihanna flaunt their beautiful balayage hair, their fans will naturally want to follow their style. Also, modern hairstylists have perfected the art of creating different variations of Balayage Highlights hairstyles which doesn’t require you to wrap your head in foils and achieve a perfect ‘sun-kissed look’.

What is Balayage?

Balayage is a French coloring technique which literally means ‘to sweep’ or ‘to paint’. This technique is perfect for achieving a natural look because the hair dye is hand-painted on the hair instead of using foils or traditional methods like cap highlighting. A benefit of using balayage is that it allows you to customize your hair color and get a gradual transition while reducing harsh lines.

What is the proper way to do Balayage?

Balayage is used in order to get a soft, subtle and seamless blend of matching hair color. So, a balayage hair should have thicker highlights towards the hair ends and it should also be close and soft at the root. A thicker clay die is used in order to achieve this effect as it helps to dye only the surface of the hair section that you want to color. Saturation is limited in order to avoid harsh streaks.

What is the Difference Between Balayage and Ombre?

Balayage Highlights are a highlighting technique where all the ends of your hair are not affected. It helps to achieve a more natural and longer transition between the darker and lighter shades. Ombre in French literally means “color that is shaded or graduated in tone”. It is a hair color technique which affects all the hair ends and helps you to achieve a shorter transition between the deeper roots and lighter ends.

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Balayage? Foils? Gloss?: What’s Best for You?

Posted April 11, 2019 by Amaci Salon Team

When deciding on a color, especially if you are new to coloring your hair, the many choices may seem intimidating at first. You wonder, what color is best for me? Do I need permanent color or semi-permanent? What is balayage? Can I cover my gray hairs?

At Amaci Salon, our skilled stylists can answer all these questions, give suggestions, and you will work together to make a plan to meet your hair goals, while keeping your hair healthy and looking great!

They will take into account your skin and eye color to give you the most flattering tones. Some people look best with ashy colors, while on others, warm tones look best. They will find out your budget and schedule, and recommend which hair services best fit into it: can you commit to root touch-ups every 3-4 weeks to keep a platinum blonde all over color? Or do you like to come into the salon only once every few months? If so, a natural balayage color may be best for you, as they grow out without leaving a noticeable root line. Do you have gray hair that needs to be covered?

A combination of highlights and permanent color may be best for you to keep your gray at bay. Do you like to push the limits and get a creative color, or do you keep it more natural and professional? No matter your goals, schedule, budget, profession and style, you and your stylist will work together to make your hair dreams come true!

A consultation is the most important part of any hair service. If you are not sure at all what you would like to do, we encourage you to stop by Amaci Salon for a complimentary consultation. You can meet with a stylist, discuss with them about your hair, and book an appointment before you leave! You can also schedule a consultation with a stylist of your choice over the phone, or with our online booking system!

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Balayage: The Best Highlights for Spring

Posted March 7, 2019 by Amaci Salon Team

Are you looking for a hairstyle that is on-trend, easy to maintain, and can give you a fresh new look for the new season? Balayage style highlights may be a great choice for you. Bring your hair back to life as the snow melts, temperature rises, and flowers begin to bloom!

Balayage highlights can give you a soft, natural, sun-kissed look, with a darker root that gradually gets lighter towards the ends. It can be done in many ways, from a natural caramel color that can look very soft, or you can go very light on your ends, with a tone that will compliment your skin and eye color, whether you like ashier tones or warmer tones.

Balayage highlights are easy to maintain. They grow out more naturally than traditional highlights. That mean longer between visits, which will save you time and money. You and your stylist will have a plan to maintain your hair between visits, and they will prescribe the proper routine and products that will keep your hair looking better, longer. Products such as anti-brass shampoo and deep conditioners that will help to maintain your color and hair’s integrity between salon visits!

Curious if balayage may be your next color service? Stop by Amaci Salon. It is conveniently located walking distance from Back Bay, the South End, Downtown, Copley Square, and the Theatre District. You can get a complimentary consultation with a stylist who can answer your questions and give you ideas for what would be the best color choices for your hair, complexion, and lifestyle.

Spring 2019 Hair Trends

Posted February 23, 2019 by Amaci Salon Team

2019 is flying by, and before we know it, the snow will be gone, baseball season will be starting, and it will be time to get your hair ready for your new springtime look! Here are some ideas to consider to change up your look with the changing season.

Pastel Colors:

Hair colors inspired by blooming flowers are still going to be high-trend in 2019. If 2018 was the year of pastel silver-grey, 2019 will be the year of pink: pastel pink, peach, lilac ,and rose are going to be everywhere this year. Go all out with an all-over pastel look, or add some subtle streaks into your blonde balayage to try out this trend without the commitment of an all over look. Subtle pastel lilac is also a beautiful way to match the newly blooming flowers that we can’t wait to see after this long, cold winter!

Copper Tones:

Red is back, but not in the traditional fire-engine or burgundy colors we have seen in the past. Copper red, from natural to vivid, is going to be big this season, and there are easy ways to try out this trend without fear of commitment. If your hair is on the lighter side already, a semi-permanent color gloss can coat your hair with warm copper tones that slowly wash away, so you can try it out without worry of never getting back your blonde!

Shine, Shine, Shine:

“Glass Hair” was a runway trend of late 2018, and luckily, brands are coming out with products to help mimic this look for us regular folks. Oils and serums that give that high-shine look without weighing down your hair are everywhere. Ask your stylist what works best for your hair, and rock a high-pony a la Ariana Grande, with a mirror-finish look to smooth out all those little baby hairs that stick out.

Big Hair is Back:

After years of sleek, flat locks, texture and volume are coming back in a big way. Bobs are still hugely in style, but will be a bit more shaggy and textured. IF your naturally have big hair, you are in luck. If you don’t, don’t fret: ask your stylist to show you the best styling products and techniques to get a shaggy, textured look. The right cut, a little mousse and teasing can give anyone that big hair they strive for.

Call Amaci Salon, Boston’s best, affordable, and professional salon with any questions you may have, or to book a reservation!

Best Salon Near Me for Hair Color

Posted November 28, 2018 by Amaci Salon Team

The difference between a gorgeous hair and a messed-up hair after coloring is the salon you choose. As you already know, your hair is one of the first things people see on you. If you get it right, you can complement your beauty and bring out the shine. This is why you can’t afford to experiment with your hair.

The most important question for anyone trying to color their hair is this:

What is the best salon near me for hair color? If this is got right, you can totally relax and have your hair attended to by a professional. Luckily, you don’t have to bother searching. We have the best salon near you for hair color. This hair salon is none other than Amaci salon.

Boston Hair Salons

All over Boston and beyond, Amaci salon is known and respected as that salon that perfectly blends premium services with affordable rates. What this means is that whenever you come into Amaci salon for your hair color, you can expect the very best without breaking your bank account.

All the hair coloring services offered at Amaci salon are handled by expert professional staffs that are well trained to deliver exactly what you want, while also offering expert suggestions for their best color patterns for your hair.

Many hair salons that use hair colors that are filled with harmful chemicals. Amaci salon has remained dedicated to keeping their customers’ beauty and good health a top priority. That is why they exclusively use only naturally derived European hair colors. These are products that provide your hair with the desired color without reacting harshly with your body.

Over 97% of the ingredients we use are naturally derived. The whole 100% is safe for you and help you achieve beautifully vibrant colors for your hair. We understand that your hair is unique, and so are your needs. This is why our stylists carefully work with you in deciding exactly what will look awesome on you.

Color Patterns

You don’t have to guess. Amaci salon has a great variety of color patterns to choose from. We also provide advanced styling. This includes multi-dimensional and accentual foil highlighting. Depending on your taste and the look you are going for, Amaci salon will help you create that perfect look?

Do you want to brighten up your hair color or tone it down? Do you want to create a subtle, natural looking look or spot a bold and audacious style? Whatever your choice, Amaci salon has your back.

Affordable Hair Salon in Boston

Posted October 29, 2018 by Amaci Salon Team

When it comes to your look, your hair is one of the first things that stand out. In fact, how your hair looks can make or mar your entire look. This is why you should never settle for less when searching for the best Affordable Hair Salon in Boston with amazing hair salon services.

There is a problem you must have surely encountered when looking for the best deal in hair salon services. You can try to cut cost and end up with a bad hairstyle (spending even more for a hair redo) or you try to find a Boston hair salon that could deliver decent cuts, only to end up coughing out not too decent cash.

Your hairstyle is important. It compliments you and helps reinforce your personality. However, you shouldn’t have to rob a bank to get one.

This is where the amazing Amaci Hair Salon comes in. If there is a hair salon in all of Boston that delicately balances premium hair services and an unbelievably affordable price, that place is Amaci Hair Salon.

Awarded The Best Of Boston by the prestigious Boston Magazine, Amaci Hair Salon has established itself as a premier Boston Hair Salon for those looking for premium hair services at affordable rates.

Nobody gives the kinds of deals Amaci Hair Salon gives. Because of their dedication to unparalleled customer service, every member of the team has one purpose only – giving every single client a bang for their buck.

Men and women from all over Boston who won’t take no for an answer find their way here. It is impossible not to see the appeal. First, Amaci Hair Salon has been delivering exceptional haircut, hair color, and hair styling services that leave their clients wowed from the get go.

They are always ahead of the field with new innovative methods that gives them the skills to effectively deliver great services without wasting your time. Because of their insight into different hair types and your ideal outlook, they quickly get what you want and deliver it to you without hassle.

The staff comprises of highly trained professional hair experts. You would be surprised at the wonders they could do with your hair. Guess what – they also deliver based on the occasion!

Let me explain.

Do you want a casual cut or are you going to an executive dinner? Oh, maybe you are attending a wedding – your own wedding! Amaci Hair Salon would blow your mind with their special packages for bridal services. They are always eager to add more color to your special day.

No one stands out in Boston like those who get their hair done at Amaci Hair Salon. Hands down, this is the best investment you can ever get for yourself in any Boston salon. You are worth every dime you spend.

And that is exactly what it is – dimes! For the value you get Amaci Hair Salon, you might as well have got a VIP delivery. You see, immediately you step in here, that is exactly who you are.

A VIP!

Go Lighter for Summer Without Fear with Olaplex!

Posted July 4, 2018 by Amaci Salon Team

Summer is here, and what better time to go lighter and blonder with your hair? Whether you want to brighten up with a balayage or a foil highlight or want to be blonde all over with a double-process. You can do so without fear of breakage or harsh damage by using an Olaplex hair color salon for your service.

Olaplex Step #1, which can be used either mixed with the lightener used for your service or done alone as a treatment. It is what is known as a “bond multiplier”. When you color hair, the bonds that hold your hair together get broken. This can lead to damaged or broken hair. With Olaplex, the bonds are maintained and repaired during coloring, which means hair can be processed longer to go lighter, without fear of damage or breaking!

After shampooing, your stylist will then coat your hair with Olaplex
Step #2, the “bond perfecter”, which helps continue to repair bonds that have been damaged by the lightening process.

To get the best results possible, you should take home Olaplex Step #3, (available at Amaci Salon). It is used weekly (or more!) to continue to care for your hair. It repairs bonds that have been damaged by coloring, heat styling, or more. Apply to clean, damp hair, and leave for at least 10 minutes, then rinse and style as usual.

Using the 3 Steps of Olaplex can help you to maintain the strength and integrity of your hair. This while giving you the freedom to experiment with color, balayage, highlights, or anything in between! Olaplex can be added on to any color service, or done as a treatment on its own. Call us at 617-292-0202, Amaci Salon, to book today!

A Brazilian Blowout for Spring & Summer

Posted June 8, 2018 by Amaci Salon Team

Finally… The spring and summer weather is just around the corner!

After the brutal, harsh winter all of us at Amaci Salon are ready for the gorgeous sunny days …and they will be here soon! We are all waiting for the day where we’ll be able to replace our jackets with sunglasses to go to our barbeques, beach trips, outdoor activities… you name it (anything that gets us outside)!

Don’t forget: The HUMIDITY will also be back in full force. Does your hair become unruly, frizzy, or hard to handle especially in the warmer months? Does it take you forever to blowdry your hair to get your desired look just to step outside and have the humidity take over? Do you want to be able to air-dry your hair, keep its beautiful, natural curl – but with no frizz? Do you want to cut the time of your blowdry (and air-dry) in half?

If any of these scenarios sound like you, Amad Saab and his skilled team of stylists at Amaci Salon have a treatment just for you! The Brazilian Blowout might be the perfect solution you have been looking for, and what better time to get it than now?

Here’s a little more information from the experts at Brazilian Blowout themselves: Through the use of innovative and breakthrough bonding technologies, these treatments actually improve the health and condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with radiant shine.

What makes our professional smoothing treatments different? They are the ONLY Professional Smoothing Treatments that actually improves the health of the hair. No Damage! Entire in-salon treatment is completed in just 90 minutes! No down time! The minute you leave the salon, you can wash and air dry your hair, workout, put your hair in a ponytail or clip and it will be smooth, frizz-free and radiant! Results last up to 12 weeks. Leaves hair smooth, shiny, and frizz-free! So… Don’t wait! Amaci Salon, located at 230 Stuart Street, Back Bay, Boston, offers FREE consultations for all services, including the Brazilian Blowout! Amad Saab and any of his certified hair stylists are here to help. Someone once said, “You are as beautiful as you feel.” Our team at Amaci Salon believes that to be true; we want you to look and feel beautiful …always!

Weddings, Graduations, Proms, Oh My!

Posted May 12, 2018 by Amaci Salon Team

With the summer appoaching, it is coming time to get ready to celebrate some of the most important events of people’s lives: proms, graduations, and weddings! Whether you are finishing school, or starting your life with your loved one, one thing is in common: you want to look your best!

For brides to be, and their family and bridal party members, your wedding is a day you will never forget. You will want to look your best, and do it in the least stressful way. Let us at Amaci Salon do the work for you. We offer both in-salon and on-location hair and makeup services, custom tailored to your wedding’s aestetic, so that the hair and makeup that you dreamed of can become a reality on your wedding day. Our stylists are trained in a variety of updo styling tequniques and blowouts on all different types of hair. Come in for a consultation and trial, and you and your stylist can create a plan, (including color (balayage or traditional highlights) and your haircut) for your engagement photos, shower, dress rehersal, and everything in between up to the Big Day!

Also, don’t forget about graduation and prom season. Get styled for this big day here with us at the salon so you can concentrate on celebrating your accomplishments! We can also change your look leading up to the event, with color like balayage to freshen you up for the summer, or a Brazilian Blowout, that will give you frizz free hair for 3 months!

We also offer waxing, threading and eyelash extensions, which can help you get the look you want for any big event in your life!

Call or book online today!

Amaci Salon