Popup Markets have been an explosive community staple in downtown Las Vegas. During the weekend of the annual International Beauty Show, Fergusons Downtown will host a popup beauty event for all convention goers and beauty enthusiasts to be apart of. This experiential event, Strand’Ed In The Alley is a new way to experience hair education and the creative world of cosmetology with our own leaders in Las Vegas.

Local hair artist Ira @irapopesage will be educating us on creative freedom.

No Rest To Success (NRTS) has partnered with community event hub, Fergusons downtown, home of Market In The Alley, to play host to a new kind of popup beauty event: Strand’Ed In The Alley. This event will take place immediately following the International Beauty Show presentations. It is welcome to attendees from all backgrounds in beauty, fashion and hair. Strand’Ed encourages our community to come together to educate, learn and collaborate in a contemporary marketplace surrounded by creatives in the beauty industry.

Shear master Amber @amberharlan will be showing her talents at Strand’Ed

Next Sunday evening June 16th, the Downtown Fergusons alley will play host to the first ever Strand’Ed In The Alley. It will be a night of learning, collaborating and socializing with top artists, designers and leaders in the beauty industry. Prepare to be delighted by a variety of immersive experiences presented by local and global experts, who will transform the evening into a dynamic array of ‘grammable’ moments.

Vibrant colors will be painted by Pravana Collective artist, Chita @chitabeseau

Every product and company has a story that resonates differently with us as consumers. Throughout the evening, Strand’Ed will host several workshops, by local hair masters, each unique in their own way. With several vessels of presentations, Strand’Ed has curated vendors to help all industry levels align and learn from educators within the industry. From colorists, barbers, stylists, many forms of hair educators will be on deck showcasing their talents and highlighting valuable tips to increase brand awareness through storytelling, creative freedom and personality.

Multidimensional stylist, Kristel will be showcasing her creative tool kit @kristel.jnaz

Strand’Ed educators are all innovators in the industry, each making a splash in different ways from one another. What else is there to look forward to? For guest enjoyment, Strand’Ed in the Alley will host community food trucks and drinks available through purchase at the event speakeasy. There will also be plenty of live music all throughout the evening; and of course, a hair show on the main stage for all of our educators to showcase their talents and techniques. If you’re in the Las Vegas area for IBS this year, we hope you make it out for the first ever Strand’Ed In The Alley! For tickets visit ‘Strand’Ed In The Alley’ NRTS Event

Like facial masks, foot massages, manicure and pedicure treatments, your hair deserves a little more then just a wash. Especially if your color treating your hair or bleaching it, there is so much ware and tear that happens from beauty products to everyday environmental factors. Hair masks and leave in treatments are one of many ways to give your hair little love if you’re used to waking up and spraying dry shampoo in it on the regular.

Now there are many types of mask treatments tailored to each hair type, whether it’s color treated, dry, oily, or damaged there are so many kinds. I want to highlight a few natural types and even simple DIY ones you made from something in your kitchen. 

• Alba Deep Hair Conditioning Minute Mask

An important reason why I like Alba Botanica as brand is its plant based formulas. The main big ingredients: argan oil, cocoa oil, and a plant powered keratin solution to bind the product together. So, a big reason for you love this brand’s mission is its fully made from the oils of plants and seeds. Check this out if you have dry hair.

• Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

If you happen to be dying your hair and bleaching to get the desired color deposit, you’re all too familiar with dried out hair and breakage. What I’ve learned from bleaching my roots the past couple years is that you must do hair treatments at least once a month to deposit that moisture back. The Lavender Mint mineral hair mask was recommended to me by my colorist at Paul Mitchell as a way to get my silky smooth locks back. It’s hydrating and strengthening and the mint oil promotes hair follicle regrowth. 

• Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Moisturizer

Another Paul Mitchell treatment! I get my hair colored at their school, so I take their recommendations considerably. Since I do bleach my roots, it is recommended to get a hair treatment done. Think of it as a spa day for your scalp. This Awapuhi Wild Ginger Moisturizer was used on damp hair and then put under a drier for about 10 minutes to soak in the treatment. This is a keratin intensive treatment, which means it aids vulnerable and weakened hair. The ginger in this treatment also helps with stimulating hair growth. Take that with your biotin!

• Neon & Co. Hair & Scalp Mask

Photo Credit: Anthropologie

I received a sample of this once in an Ipsy bag and really liked the results. First off, the scent is sweet but not overpowering. The keratin proteins will work their magic as you massage it through your locks. You only need about a dime size for short hair. Leave it in to sit for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse out and air dry or blow dry, your hair will feel very silky and soft. Unfortunately, this product does cost a pretty penny (retail $60 for 8.45 ounces) for a full size. Try Amazon for a smaller dosage. 

• Apple Cider Vinegar

Here’s one you can find in your cabinet! I actually use Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar regularly for its digestive purposes. Little did I know it holds so many other properties that help clear your skin and improve your hair health. ACV helps with eliminating excess oil and grease from everyday dirt and grime in the air. It also helps with irritable itching from dandruff or dry scalp. Mix equal parts water with apple cider vinegar, deposit into a spray bottle. Spray onto your hair after shampooing and let sit for 15 minutes and rinse! The vinegar smell may turn some people off, but you got to take the good with the stinky sometimes! 

If any of you reading this are in the midst of ‘short to long’ hair metamorphosis, you’re all too familiar with the long and anxious process of hair growth. We have to get creative, incorporate bobby pins, bandanas and of course hats for those bad hair days.

How do we speed up the process without… *gulp* extensions? Food! Eat your way to long locks by incorporating a few of these staples for healthy hair growth.

1) Sunflower Seeds

One of the best natural snacks: sunflower seeds. Rich in Vitamin E, sunflower seeds stimulate blood circulation that flows directly to the scalp, thus strengthening hair follicles.

2) Sweet Potato

One of the healthiest carbohydrates: sweet potatoes are also best consumed in the fall season. Sweet potatoes are loaded with beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A during absorption. For hair to grow in full and strong, a healthy scalp is the starting point. Vitamin A produces natural oils in the scalp to promote glossier and thicker hair growth.

3) Oysters

A, B, C, D, E… Zinc! We can’t forget about the end of the vitamin alphabet. One of the most zinc rich foods comes from the sea: Oysters. Zinc is a mineral that produces hormonal proteins that prevent hair thinning while rebuilding hair follicle cells. More hair follicles equals fuller hair! But, remember moderation; not enough Zinc: hair loss. Too much Zinc: hair loss.

4) Almonds

Almonds are one of my favorite salad ingredients. They are high in biotin, which will make hair grow fast (yes!) and thick. Easily incorporate at least a cup of almonds per day into your diet, with either almond butter toast or adding them raw to any dish.

5) Yellow Bell Pepper

Move over oranges, yellow peppers have at least five times more Vitamin C levels. High doses of Vitamin C will prevent breakage and strengthens hair shaft and follicle. Collagen production also derives from high Vitamin C dosages, which strengthens hair longevity.

When you don't have access to the right salon products, just remember that you have all the right vitamins for hair growth in nutrient-rich food groups. 

Allow us to introduce you to Bob. It all began in 1915 when ballroom dancer, Irene Castle, cut her hair into a bob!  History says she cut it short for convenience, yet her style quickly caught on and so did the name Castle Bob.  It became the most popular hairstyle of the Roaring 20's, also known as the Jazz Age.

Irene Castle (circa 1915) sporting a short haircut which would become a sensation.  The "bob" was born.  This was a total departure from the style of the day and it was considered almost scandalous by many.  

 
Over a century later, the bob is still going strong.  It is often worn in a more "severe" style with sharp, precise lines and a blunt fringe, or bangs.  San Diego hair artist Todd DaSilva creates intrigue by combining sensational style with a magical color.
Source: @dasilva_hair

 
Frank Cini of Taz Hair Co. never ceases to amaze as he and his team put on the Ritz with this real life mannequin sporting a classic bob with a notched fringe.  
Source: @frank.cini @natashagerschon @colordude11 @katiefostermakeupartistry

To put it bluntly, Alex McDonald, Las Vegas hair stylist, really has honed her skills as she refines an already sharp edge on a blunt cut bob.  Choosing a clean, sharp line is the order of the day in this precision cut.  
Source: @xelamack

 Portland hair master, Presley Poe, always dazzles us with her talent and expertise. This A-line angle bob is perfect to hide and reveal the peek-a-boo color combo she has perfected.  
Source: @presleypoe

Whether it be Bob or bob, straight or curly, angled or even, fringe or no fringe--Meet Bob!

Love, ShearCraft

We’re all about supporting local businesses and shopping consciously. Like our feature on Cruelty Free Hair Color, we have another conscious discovery in grooming products: Battle Born Grooming Company!

@battleborngrooming 

Located in Las Vegas, Battle Born Grooming Co. is forged from the depths of tenacity; to never settle for anything but the best and the healthiest for your body. With so many unfamiliar chemicals that go into NEARLY everything from food to toiletries, Battle Born Grooming is the earthly artillery of styling products for both men and women. 

All products proudly contain…

• NO petroleum
• NO parabens
• NO alcohol
• NO propylene glycol
• NO sulfates
• NO animal testing 

Pomade

@agynessdeyn

With Battle Born Grooming’s Pomade: get a clean, satin-like finish while keeping a firm hold. This water-based pomade is perfect for women and men‘s hair. With this moveable non-sticky paste achieve a slicked back Don Draper look, or a tousled, rocker/punk look. With a careful blend of plant seed oils, water, beeswax and slight refreshing fragrance, this pomade holds true to their word.

Beard Oil & Beard Balm

@battleborngrooming

For men growing a luxurious Merlin-esque beard or a grizzly western mustache seen in Tombstone, treat your face to BBG’s Beard Oil and Beard Balm. With intense moisturizer, it nourishes hair follicles to achieve a fuller growth while moisturizing skin around the chin and cheek bones. With a carefully curated plant-based fragrance blend, it will leave you smelling fresh and nuzzle worthy.

Giving Back & Fighting Back 

Health is huge priority for Battle Born Grooming Co. inside and out. For every purchase from their line, they donate $1 to www.zerocancer.org to fight alongside those battling prostate cancer. ZERO supports education, testing, and treatment for those fighting the cancerous war.

Find Battle Born Grooming Co. products on Amazon, their website, and Goodtimes Barbershop & Shave Parlor in Las Vegas.