Jet Rhys Salon  Situated in the fashionable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, Jet Rhys Salon’s flagship location recently underwent a major redesign intended to update the look of the space while also evoking the feeling of the salon’s second location. “We tied in elements from the Solana Beach, CA, salon in order to forward the branding, but we didn’t abandon the serendipity the inspired the original salon,” says co-owner Jet, who first opened the salon in 1992 with partner Rhys. The functional and clean design of the 1,400-square-foot salon boasts a large cutting area with a vaulted ceiling and custom-welded work stations featuring large mirrors. The design also incorporates a new braid and blow-out bar, as well as flat-screen TVs hanging above the shampoo bowls showing the latest fashion collections. Staying on top of cutting-edge design is only one of the reasons for Jet Rhys’ continued success; it’s the duo’s passionate approach to hairdressing that makes all the difference. “Rhys and I are so lucky that we love, live, breathe and eat hair to this day, just like we did when we met at Vidal Sassoon,” Jet says. “We believe it’s not about where we’ve been but where we’re going.”–L.A.

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Wave The Wand

Recently I was griping to California-based hair stylist Jet Rhys about the near-constant case of hat hair that seems to plague me throughout the winter season.  She made a two-word suggestion that changed everything: clear mascara.  She told me that a gel-based formula would smooth those pesky strands at the crown and around the hairline-and it worked!

How Can I Make A Salon Blow-Out Last?

A: There aren’t many things I’m an expert at. Actually, at this moment I can’t think of any things, except one: I know how to extend the life of a blow-out. Before I dwell too long on this haunting discovery, let me share my secrets (and stylist Jet Rhys’s excellent suggestions). After you leave the salon:

1 Keep your hands off your hair. And avoid brushing, too, adds Rhys. Handling and brushing distribute natural oils throughout your hair, which will hasten your need for a shampoo.
2 Don’t let the stylist use any styling products, and don’t use any at home, either. Most stylists look at me incredulously when I say, “No product, please,” but as Rhys points out, sprays and serums can attract dirt and oil.
3 In the shower, use a fabric-lined cap. It keeps your hair drier and protects against frizz better than a plastic cap, says Rhys.
4 If you need to revive your style, dampen the hair in front and on the crown, then spot blow-dry.

Keep in mind: When I ask specifically for a blow-out that will last several days, I get better results. Why? The stylist pays more attention, and uses a bit more heat, which increases the style’s hold.

Color Shadowing

With variations on the bowl cut breaking out on runways, Jet Rhys, San Diego, California, Joe Randazzo, owner of Honolulu’s J salon and Yasmine Essa Brooks, Studio DNA, Los Angeles held a three-day Hawaiian teaching Soiree’ with the J salon team to perfect the cut and find the ideal color shift that underscores asymmetry. The model was a natural Level 3 with Level 6 gold-toned highlights.

V-Panel formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (4.65) Majirouge and 2.6 oz. of 20-volume Majicreme developer
Base formula: 1 tube of L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel (1N) and 2.6 oz. of 20-vol. Majicreme developer

Application: Create a deep, asymmetrical V-section, with the open ends beginning at the inner eye brow and behind the ear, and the point occurring just shy of the crown (this avoids a bright spot on top of the head). Work through the section in 1/4-inch slices, applying the V-panel formula from roots to ends. Outline the V-shape with cotton to prevent bleed. Then apply the Base formula to the regrowth of the rest of the hair, comb through to the ends and process for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse the Base formula first; then remove the foils and shampoo the V-shaped panel.

By Grace Gold

Elizabeth Taylor – Dark Brunette

What would “Butterfield 8” be without Taylor’s smoldering brunette locks? With legendary lavender eyes and trademark tousled waves, the actress ensnared the love (and diamonds) of seven husbands, as well as the once-in-a-lifetime starring role of Cleopatra.

Get The Look

“The hotter the water in the shower, the quicker the color will fade down the drain,” says San Diego stylist and salon owner Jet Rhys of Taylor’s rich hue. Try to keep rinses closer lukewarm, especially the week following a fresh color, and cold rinse when possible to close the cuticle and amp up brunette shine. Paul Mitchell Color Protect Locking Spray contains sunflower seed extract to prevent fading from shampooing and sun rays, while silicone and panthenol lock in color and gloss.

Lucille Ball – Bright Red

As comedy’s grand dame, Lucille Ball was just as renowned for her fiery red locks as she was the comical situations she tripped into every week with gal pal Ethel on the popular 50’s sitcom, “I Love Lucy.” “Once in his lifetime, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead,” Ball once famously said—though it was truly an entire country that fell for the famed jokester.

Get The Look

“Lucy’s fabulous vibrant red works best on alabaster skin,” says Rhys—and the warm hue looks especially vibrant with blue and green eyes. Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Crème in Light Reddish Blonde #94 combines color with fruit oil and avocado conditioners for a vibrant finish.

Christie Brinkley – Blonde

This life-long blonde is best known for a three-peat: scoring a trio of back-to-back Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers, plus snagging musician-hubby Billy Joel after the two met on set of his music video, Uptown Girl. The couple may have parted ways in 1994 (with two more husbands to get the same heave-ho), but the supermodel’s sunshine locks power on.

Get The Look

Wheat and butter blonde looks best on complexions touched by gold, says Rhys, though the shade is prone to turning brassy due to the process of oxidization. To preserve color, use a gentle shampoo and conditioner like Alterna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Vibrant Color Shampoo, which is free of stripping sulfates and sodium chloride, and strengthens hair with pure organic bamboo extract and Kalahari melon.

Helen Mirren – Champagne Gray

From stage to screen, this royally-anointed dame has given award-winning performances as epic characters ranging from Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III in “The Madness of King George.” Most brilliantly, the Oscar winner has done much of it in blazing gray locks—transforming the shade from what was once hidden as a sign of aging by Hollywood actresses to a symbol of pride, beauty and strength.

Get The Look

To strike a blended gray shade, go for a pale ash blonde base to maintain a hint of color, and then tone with gray, like a fifty-fifty mix of Wella’s White Lady and Silver Lady toners, says Canale. The resulting shade is perfect for light to medium skin tones, with deeper skins needing a stronger proportion of gray. “Avoid all serums and waxes when you style, or else you’ll turn yellow,” adds Rhys. Instead, try Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo to add volume and texture while maintaining the pristine shade.

Diana Ross – Black

From electric lead singer of Motown group The Supremes to the incarnation of cultural legend Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues,” Ross is beloved as one of the first African American stars to turn naturally textured hair into a stylish statement. Is it even possible to imagine this star without her trademark halo of curls and slash of black kohl that seemed to define the entire era of disco?

Get The Look

Skin tone is key for a shade so rich, and is best worn by deeper olive to dark skin tones with an undercurrent of mahogany. If applying the color yourself, be particularly careful to apply the shade precisely behind the hair line to avoid difficult-to-remove staining, says Rhys. Try Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam in Black, for a drip-free formula that provides full coverage color exactly where you place it.

Julia Roberts – Dark Auburn

When Vivian Ward transformed from downtrodden Hollywood prostitute to sophisticated socialite in “Pretty Woman,” her wardrobe, makeup and manners changed completely—but her flaming red locks did not. Could it be the secret behind Roberts’ command of the day’s highest paycheck price for an actress (no doubt adding to her estimated $140 million fortune) or the force behind her record-breaking 11th nomination as People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in the World?

Get The Look

“Julia’s variations of rich auburn and maple tones always makes it look like the sun is following her,” says Rhys. Best for light to peaches ‘n cream complexions, the key is to look for an auburn shade that has depth, like Samy Fat Foam Hair Color in Medium Reddish Brown.

4. Want an instant shine boost and a sleek style without static and flyaways? Put your conditioner in the fridge before use, says Jet Rhys of Jet Rhys Hair Salon in San Diego, CA. “At a lower temperature, conditioner instantly seals the cuticle.” Her fave: Sojourn Conditioner Moisture with keratin cashmere protein.

5. The Middy–or mid-length, swingy bob–is your best go-to cut, says Rhys: “It’s like the little black dress of haircuts.”  That’s because it works for any texture, and uses minimal layering to frame the face.  The blunt ends should be slightly concave to add more movement.  That way, you can go wide at the sides without looking matronly or having curly locks turn into a bubble.

by Chrissy Lorenzo

Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego and stylist to the stars (Clive Owen, Elisha Cuthbert, and Matthew Perry, to name a few) knows a thing or two about hair care. She’s been featured in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Vogueand InStyle. She is also one of the creative geniuses behind the styling of national television and print ads featuring to-die-for tresses for Pantene, L’Oreal, and Revlon. Here, Jet shares her must-have products and best winter hair secrets, from easy tricks for avoiding hat head and static cling to ways to protect your hair from harsh wind and chilly temperatures. Plus, she gives us her very own at-home recipe for healthy locks, as well as her favorite budget buys.

1. Pick the right time of day to suds up. Who knew? “Washing hair at night during the cold months can reduce dry scalp and itchiness,” a common problem with winter hair, explains Jet. “Allowing the hair to rest overnight during sleep can help natural oils to form, protecting both the hair and scalp from harsh winter air.”

2. Combat the elements with a natural, DIY treatment. Jet’s favorite at-home recipe to add to our hair regimen? “A great DIY rosemary and honey mask treatment to combat the dryness.” says Rhys. This winter hair secret helps your locks in three important ways: “This conditioning mask blends honey for shine, olive oil for moisture, and essential rosemary oil to jump start hair growth.”

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tbsp of warmed olive oil
• 4 drops of essential rosemary oil

Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and apply to towel-dried hair. Then, place a plastic cap on your head and let it sit for 20 minutes.

When you’re done, Jet says, “Shampoo, rinse, voilà! Instantly hydrated hair!”

3. Your styling tools matter. ”When you wake up, use a natural bristle brush to pull oils through the ends of hair and help reduce fly-aways; I love the Sephora Collection Boar Detangling Brush ($24, at Sephora).” The YS Park Carbon Tiger Brush 580, $58, precisionshears.com, is another favorite pick of Jet’s: “The bristles smoothly grab the hair while the short bristles create gleaming shine throughout the hair.”

4. Avoid hat hair. If your hat doesn’t fit right, try this winter hair secret: “Check the size of the hat,” says Rhys. “You should be able to fit two fingers between the hat band and your hair because most hat hair is caused by wearing the hat too tight.” How do we keep our hair from turning into a matted mess post-hat? “I suggest spraying some frizz controlling hairspray on dry hair before wearing your hat out.”

Get rid of static cling: “Add Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-in Conditioner Spray ($3.99, drugstore.com) during the winter months. This prevents dry, parched hair and helps avoid static electricity.”

5.Use the right products for dry locks. Products that hydrate your hair are a must in the winter months: “Try a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as Davines Melu ($19.80, drugstore.com). This anti-damage line is great to coat the scalp and hair naturally with olive oil to reduce fly-aways!”

Jet Rhys‘ best budget-friendly pick for quenching dry, winter hair? “I have always loved Infusium 23 conditioner ($6.99, drugstore.com). When I see very damaged hair, this is my go-to product; I have seen it repair the most severe dry hair with a few applications!”

Don’t forget: Before you pull out that hot flat iron, use a heat-protecting spray to save locks from damage. Tsuya Pata Treatment Spray, $15.29, amazon.com, is Jet’s pick: “I love the hydrolyzed silk–it adds gloss and shine.”

I’ve posted about how annoyed I get when pumps refuse to suck up the last couple inches of body lotion. Well here’s a similar nagging issue one reader Tweeted us about–have youever encountered this problem (if so, we have fixes for you!).

Try ombré hair color

Why it works: Two words: low maintenance. Ombré means gradation in French—hair starts out dark at the roots and fades to a lighter shade on the ends. And since it mimics the natural grow-out process, you can go at least four months between color appointments, says Jet Rhys, a San-Diego-based stylist. Translation: you’ll save time and money. Brunettes such as Mila Kunis love the skin-brightening look, but Rhys says the technique can be done on any hue.
How to get it: This is one look you should leave to the pros, says Rhys. “It’s an art.” Make an appointment with a trained colorist (set up a consult first to be sure), who will hand paint lighter tones from your mid-shaft to tips.

Give yourself a bouncy blowout

Why it works: After the extended popularity of what Rhys calls “Real Housewife” hair—flat at the root with big, over-styled curls—it’s a refreshing change to ditch the curling iron and go soft and bouncy. “It’s more grownup and luxurious-looking,” says Rhys. And dare we say, regal? It’s the Duchess of Cambridge’s trademark style.
How to get it: You don’t need a royal hair treatment to get Kate’s look—just some Velcro rollers. Starting with damp hair, massage your roots with a volumizing mousse such as Biomega Up All Night Volume Foam, $20, aquage.com. Blow-dry using a shine-infusing boar-bristle brush. Once dry, wrap two-inch sections of hair around two-inch Velcro rollers, placing the rollers sideways—a trick that creates a looser wave, says Rhys. After 15 minutes, mist rollers with hairspray and remove. Flip your head upside down and scrunch at roots. Flip right side up and smooth with your hands.

Braid your hair

Why it works: The braid is the new ponytail—only when it’s full of texture like Diane Kruger’s sexy plait, no one will think you’ve just come from the gym. It’s the perfect second—or even third—day hairstyle, says Australian-based hairstylist Kevin Murphy. The secret: it works better on dirty hair, which is less slippery and has more natural texture.
How to get it: “Rough up” dry hair by scrunching in a texturizing spray such as Kevin.Murphy Anti.Gravity.Spray, $25, KevinMurphy.com.au . Create a side part and smooth the pieces around your hairline with a brush. Gather all your hair to the side opposite your part and start braiding at your jawline. Secure with an elastic band. Loosen the braid by giving it a gentle shake. It shouldn’t look too perfect.

Create a sweeping side part

Why it works: Simply changing up your part tends to have a “hey, did you get a haircut?” effect. Make it a deep side part like Emma Stone’s and you’ll also add a touch of elegance to your look. It’s the perfect, no-fuss special occasion ’do. Anyone can pull it off, but this style is especially flattering for wide and heart-shaped faces, says Murphy, because it softens a wide-forehead.
How to get it: Part your hair while it’s still wet, lining it up with the highest part of your eyebrow. Apply a smoothing lotion such as Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Blow Dry Perfector Balm, $4.11, GarnierUSA.com, and blow-dry hair upside-down using the nozzle attachment (to concentrate the air flow) and a big round brush. Once it’s dry, flip hair back over and brush down while it’s still warm, locking in smoothness, says Murphy.

Cut full bangs

Why it works: There’s no easier way to make a dramatic change than by cutting bangs. Naomi Campbell’s brow-grazing, face-framing fringe is super-flattering for all face shapes: it calls attention to cheekbones, creating the illusion of more prominent ones, explains Murphy. Anti-aging bonus: Bangs instantly hide forehead lines.
How to get it: Ask your stylist for bangs that are slightly longer on the sides—they should hit the top of your cheekbone. (If you have a long face, Murphy suggests keeping them slightly shorter in the center so more forehead shows.) To get ’em smooth and straight, blow-dry your fringe as soon as you get out of the shower. Keep the greasies away by spritzing the underside with a dry shampoo, such as the purse-sized Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo Spray To Go, $7.50, Sephora.com.

Get a “skinny” cut

Why you’ll love it: It’s named for its sleek, face-framing look, but we’re told Jennifer Aniston’s sexy mid-length bob also has the power to slim a round face. “It’s all about reducing the weight of the hair and adding movement,” says Rhys. And unlike more jagged, choppy layered cuts, this style has layers that fall nicely around the face, making it incredibly simple to style.
How to get it: Ask your stylist to “point cut” your layers—a cutting technique that removes bulk and softens blunt edges. To style, blow-dry your hair upside-down, using your hands to swirl hair in a circular motion—clockwise, then counter-clockwise. “This helps keep the hair smooth,” says Rhys. When it’s just about dry, flip back over and finish drying with a paddle brush (no round brush here).Give ends a piece-y look with texturizing cream. Try Sally Hershberger Wreck and Roll Texturizing Cream, $12.50, drugstore.com

Jet Rhys is a stylist, a colorist, a salon owner and an educator. She has been featured in Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine and SELF. Her motto is
“Look, study and attack.”

It can be hard to stay real in the bright lights of Hollywood. So many stars rely on drastic styles, heaps of extensions and unsuitable color choices to keep up with the trends. Here’s how some celebrities embrace their natural beauty.

Naomi Watts has always kept a very soft and feminine touch to her hairstyles. I absolutely love that her hair is always a bit tousled and sexy for a glamorous just-rolled-out-of-bed look. She keeps her hair color close to natural, which looks subtly golden and sunny, and — most important — healthy. Watts is a wonderful inspiration for women with fine, limp hair because she really finds a way to add volume and texture — without looking overdone.

To get the look: Start by applying a volumizing mousse all over hair, focusing on the root area for lift. Blow-dry hair upside down to create volume from the roots to the ends. Use a large-barrel curling iron to add soft waves. You can wear your hair down or pin a few pieces up for a classic Watts updo.

Eva Mendes is the definition of sultry. Her rich, golden hair color brings out the radiant glow of her skin, and her bombshell hairstyles add to her sex appeal. She uses hot tools to switch from silky straight to big and bouncy curls. Be sure to protect your hair if you are a hair chameleon like Mendes. Remember to deep-condition your hair weekly to add moisture back into dry ends, and always use a thermal-protection spray before using a blow-dryer, flat iron or curling iron.

To get the look: Start by applying a volumizing spray for control and lift just at the roots. Then, apply a thermal-protection straightening balm through ends to tame frizz and add shine. Blow-dry hair, running your fingers through your tresses until they’re 80-percent dry. Then use a boar-bristle round brush to smooth ends with soft waves.