Thinning hair can be the result of hormonal changes, vitamin deficiencies, abnormal protein levels due to unbalanced diet, thyroid conditions, genetics, and even pregnancy and nursing. Stress, illness and medication can also disturb hair growth by weakening the structure and function of hair root.

While there are certainly a number of medical treatments that offer great results, they can be very expensive. Experts agree that taking the right vitamins and using the best products for your scalp can yield some of the best benefits for anyone concerned about the health of their hair.  Hair will re-grow when the body regains its proper balance.

To ensure proper nutrition, Azur Salon recommends taking nutritional supplements. Our salon has several options to choose between. Your stylist can help you pick the correct vitamin pack depending upon your age and the reasons behind your hair loss.

In addition to “feeding” your hair through vitamins, you also need to “feed” your scalp to ensure the hair root can take hold and stay. At Azur Salon we have Aveda’s new and very popular line of all-natural Invati products, including shampoo, conditioner and a scalp revitalizing spray.  We also carry Kérastase’s Specifique line for hair loss due to environmental factors or pregnancy, the Capital Force line designed for male scalps and the Age Premium line for women’s hair loss due to hormonal changes and aging. Regardless of your age or sex, we have the perfect product for you.

These innovative systems can also reduce hair loss by 33%!  The products use a blend of scientifically proven nutrients and oils that work together to reduce build up, cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your scalp. They create the perfect environment for healthy hair and scalp. To get the best results, make sure to massage all of these products into your hair & scalp which increases blood flow to that area (thus, better feeding your hair root!). These products also add density, body and texture to make the hair you have look and feel fuller while you wait for the re-growth to begin.

Ask any of our stylists to recommend the best product for your hair loss or thinning concerns during your next visit. Male or female, young or old, the problem is more common than you think. We’ll take great care to put you on the perfect regimen to give you a healthy head of hair.

"Before & After" of an actual Azur Salon client wearing the new Invisi-Tab European hair extensions.

Azur Salon and Azur West are the first (and only!) hair salons in Houston to feature the new Invisi-Tab hair extensions by Austin, Texas-based hair guru Ron King. Excellent for adding volume or length, these hair extensions are 100% unprocessed European hair. They are soft & easy to manage and the application and removal system will NOT damage your existing hair. Clients who are growing their hair out love these extensions to help with that “in between” stage as their hair is growing. Or, use them to add tons of body and volume for a gorgeous head of hair.  This patented, new application system is so seemless, you won’t even realize they are in your head.

Click on this link for a video demonstration of the best hair extensions in Houston by Azur West stylist, Amy Morgan.

Call us at Azur Salon (713.526.3200) for a complimentary consultation to see how the extensions will work on you!

Cesar Irigoyen, new Senior Stylist at Azur Salon

Azur Salon welcomes the talented Cesar Irigoyen to our team of stylists. With a strong educational background and established career, Cesar brings his expert styling and cutting skills to the modern environment at Azur Salon. As a Senior Stylist, Cesar specializes in creative styling, perfect for special events and weddings, as well as beautiful haircuts for women and men. He also has a special flair for coarse-textured and ethnic hair. Make-up application and eyebrow shaping is also in his repertoire. Ready for a new look? Book your next haircut or makeover with Cesar at 713.526.3200.

A beautiful example of Ombré hair color

Flipping through fashion magazines, you can’t help but notice that Ombré is the hottest color trend in 2011.  Ombré is French, meaning to shade or graduate in tone. Hair stylists use Ombré to describe the hair that begins dark at the scalp and changes tone through the ends of the hair.

As we approach the end of the summer, Ombré can provide you with that “just from the beach” look, and since the effect is more natural it requires much less maintenance than other color techniques.  You can use the effect to be as strong or as subtle as you wish.

You have probably seen Ombré primarily on blondes, made popular by celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Cavallari and Drew Barrymore. But more than that, it can be used in a variety of colors. Just check out this beautiful Ombré featuring reds and pinks on our client, Michelle. Done by Azur Salon’s Breanne White, Michelle’s hair was a solid dark color at the start of this service.

Check out the “before & after” shot, as well as a host of other Azur Salon makeovers, on our Facebook page: 

1. Use Moisturizing Products! The heat of the sun along with salt, chlorine or sand will open up your hair cuticle, stripping it of natural oils. Use a good conditioner every time you shampoo!

2.  Shield your Hair Color! Just like you wouldn’t go out in the sun without suntan lotion, don’t let your hair be exposed without a UV protection for your hair.

3.  Keep your hair Saturated!  Before you dive into a pool or the sea, drench your hair with clean water first. Your hair will soak that in instead of absorbing damaging chlorine or salt.

4.  Use the Sun to Your Advantage! Try coating your hair with a deep conditioning masque before lying out. All of the “good for you” ingredients will soak into your hair as the heat helps the products penetrate deeper than normal.

5.  Put Down the Heating Tools!  With all the exposure you are getting, minimize your use of dryers and irons. You know your hair won’t hold up in Houston’s humidity anyway, so use a great styling product and let your hair dry naturally. Use a great curl-enhancing spray for a sexy beachy look. Or, use some great accessories for a casual summer ‘do.

This versatile thermal straightening system permanently smooths, softens and straightens your hair, using a 74% organic, plant-based, naturally-derived conditioning treatment. And Azur Salon is one of the first in Houston to have this system!

Clients have several options to choose between — from board straight to controlled body to controlled curls — providing more versatility than any other straightening system on the market.

This permanent system need only be applied once, with future applications only applied to your new growth. With the inclusion of organic ylang ylang nourishing your senses during application, all traces of post-service odor are eliminated.

The system is totally safe for color-treated, highlighted and chemically processed hair.  Ask your favorite stylist about the new Aveda Retexturizing Straightening System during your next appointment, or call us to schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more!

Here is the newest “must have” for color-treated hair and for silicone-free product enthusiasts.  Kérastase has released a new shampoo, Chroma Sensitive cleansing balm, to provide a low-foam, low-friction cleanser to gently clean hair without washing away color.

By reducing friction on the hair fiber, the surface of the hair remains smooth to lock in color and boost radiance.  We suggest you use it for your first three shampoos following a color service, and then alternate this shampoo with your other prescribed shampoo every other wash for maximum results.

Ask your stylist about Chroma Sensitive during your next color service at Azur Salon!