Why Bumble and bumble?

"Bumble and bumble products are about choice and attitude. Select products and wear them as your mood shifts from day to day, outfit to outfit, event to event, or season to season.

Rather than feeling that you have to pile wax on top of creme on top of spray, as editorial stylists do out of necessity, get to know each product individually first. Though you’ll naturally gravitate to several favorites, be adventurous.

Some people go for gritty, matte textures and choose Surf Spray or Sumotech. Others prefer more polished finishes and reach for Brilliantine, Sumowax or Shine. Minimalists and naturalists swear by Leave In Conditioner, Prep or Tonic, or a hint of Grooming Creme. Leading ladies make it big with Thickening Spray, Does It All or Classic Hairspray. The naturally curly spring for Curl Conscious products.

Whatever you do, seek stylists’ advice (if you haven’t already). Besides recommending the right shampoo and conditioner, they cut hair with products in mind, use them while cutting, and can teach you when and how to use them. A versatile cut can be worn several ways and products are key to changing it.

Regardless of your preference, we’re sure you’ll find something to love and, like hairdressers worldwide, come to depend on. Welcome to the Bb. family."

Dorlon's Recommendations:

What is a great haircut? A beginning... and only a beginning. It's what someone is able to do with a great haircut that makes it fun, sexy, practical or outrageous! This is where Bumble and bumble comes in - using the right products, with a great haircut, and "working it" with the right product(s) based on your wants, needs, desires and mood.

You should be able to achieve at least three different looks from one haircut. Oftentimes a client won't know how to change her hair style because her stylist never taught her how. Why is this? I have a theory. Stylists feel like they're "selling." In truth, no one buys anything she doesn't want - a stylist makes the assumption a client can't afford it, or is simply too busy talking about him or herself. In my opinion, these are some of the greatest injustices (to a client) in the salon business.

Beautiful hair starts with the right shampoo and conditioner.

Find a statement below that best describes your hair. My recommendations follow.

NOTE: Chemically Treated means: (color, highlights, bleach, perms or chemically straightened hair)

1. My hair is chemically treated. Use Gentle Shampoo, Super Rich Conditioner (and Deeep once a week).

2. My hair is fine and/or thin and chemically treated. Use Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner.

3. My hair is "trashed" from over processing - too much of everything. Use Damage Therapy regimen: 1, 2, 3 and 4.

4. My hair is dry and frizzy. Use Alojoba Shampoo and Conditioner.

5. My hair is fine, but dry and frizzy? Use Creme de Coco Shampoo and Conditioner.

6. My hair is too curly, dry and frizzy. Use Curl Conscious Shampoo, Conditioner and Curl Cream/Medium to Thick

7. My hair has curl, but the curl is weak and I'd like more curl. Use Curl Conscious Shampoo, Conditioner and Curl Cream/Fine to Medium

8. My hair is long, dry and frizzy. Use Dehydration Therapy regimen: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

9. My hair is fine and thinning. Use Density Therapy regimen: 1, 2 and 3.

10. My scalp gets irritated and/or flakes. Use Scalp Rebalancing Therapy regimen: 1, 2 and 3.

11. My hair is in good condition and/or I just want to alternate my shampoo and conditioner. Use Seaweed Shampoo and Conditioner.

12. I want to buy my husband, boyfriend and/or "boy toy" a shampoo and conditioner. Buy him Tonic Shampoo and Tonic Lotion. Guys love it. It's simple, smells great and feels good on the scalp.

13. I want deep cleaning once-in-a-while. Use Sunday Shampoo - just once-a-week. If your haircolor is volatile, use Seaweed Shampoo and Conditioner once-a-week instead.

14. I want a super-light conditioner. Use Leave-In (Rinse Out) Conditioner. Or simply use Prep or Tonic Lotion after shampooing.

15. My color fades. Use one of the five Color Support Shampoos and Conditioners. You must use the Shampoo and Conditioner together. The Color Support Shampoo prepares the hair for the Color Support Conditioner.
They come in:
Cool Blonde - fights brassy, gold tones - keeps platinum blondes platinum.
Golden Blonde - keeps golden tones vibrant in blonde hair.
True Red - keeps red hair red.
Cool Brunette - cuts red tones on brunettes.
Warm Brunette - keeps rich browns rich.

So your hair is now clean and conditioned properly. What's next?

Prep or Tonic Lotion. These are two sophisticated products that make a big difference. Water has a pH of 7. Hair has a pH of 4.5. Prep and/or Tonic Lotion helps normalize the pH of your hair by returning its pH to its natural acidic state. This closes the cuticle (outer-most part of the hair). Also, Prep or Tonic Lotion feeds the hair with vitamins - Tonic Lotion contains Tea Tree Oil - Prep does not. Tonic Lotion gives the hair more slip - Prep gives the hair more grip. If you like smoother hair, use Tonic Lotion. If you're going for more volume and texture, use Prep.

Americans generally shampoo and condition everyday. Sometimes twice a day. Instead of so much shampooing and conditioning, try reinventing your style the next day with just Prep or Tonic Lotion. Sometimes second or third day hair looks better. Experiment to find what works best for you.

Now to create a base to work from - Bumble calls it "Shape and Structure."

Styling Lotion - light hold, soothing to the hair, soft and natural.

Thickening Spray - medium hold, great with heat tools like curiing irons, straightening irons, brushes and rollers.

Styling Cream - for maximum support - great on hair that lacks body.

What about the next level of Bumble Styling?

Oils - if your hair is dry and lacks moisture, use one of the following:

Brilliantine
Grooming Cream
Styling Balm

Silicones - if you're looking for smooth, shiny hair, use one of the following:

Defrizz
Straight
Shine
Finishing Balm

NOTE: I find Silicones work better after the hair has been blow-dried. The purpose of silicones is to create a barrier between your hair and the elements, like humidity. If you straighten your hair for example, and it reverts back to fizzy or curl, silicone will stop this.

Waxes:

Styling Wax - light wax for texture
Sumo Wax - strong wax for texture, hold and shine
Sumo Tech - a water soluble paste - adds body and texture

Sprays:

Classic Hairspray - Aerosol, medium hold
Does It All - Aerosol, light hold - use when styling and curling or straight ironing
Holding Spray - Pump spray - adds medium hold and texture
Extra Strength Holding Spray - strong hold - added texture

Specialty Products:

Surf Spray - Adds lots of body and texture with a matte finish - if you have a darker hair color, apply a dab of Grooming Creme first.

Hair Powders - Dry shampoo in an aerosol form in five colors - great for hiding the grey roots when you don't have time to color. Also, adds lots of body to fine hair.

Please stop by Genesis and we'll give you a Bumble Product Book for more detail on the products and what they can do for you!

Genesis Salon & Medical Spa
250 Crummer Lane
Reno, NV 89502
775-828-9797
www.genesissalon.com

Have fun finding all the incredible looks possible with Bumble and bumble.

Dorlon Peckham
Hair Designer