Jason and I pose post-highlights sesh at the Ted Gibson Salon.
Jason, MWAH!
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So not be narcissistic? But I freaking love my hair. AND the best part is that you can love yours, too! Jason Backe, head colorist at the Ted Gibson Salon, has so generously offered BBJ readers 25% color off with him when you mention you're a BBJ fan! Can you even? Contact info for the salon is below.
So, after three years of near-natural color (dark blonde), I'm glad to be back to SFB (that's "super fucking blonde," to quote the hilar Jason). Click here to see a before pic taken earlier last week. I ran into Jason on Thurdsay night at a party at the Gansevoort Hotel celebrating the launch of InStyle's new Hair Special Issue. The Hair Issue is pretty phenom BT dubs, girls. It's packed with TONS of tips from major movers and shakers in the hair industry (like my other hair boyfriend, Ted Gibson, por ejemplo). Anywhoodle, when I ran into Jason, he was like, "Are we going SFB, or what?" At first, I was kind of hesitant because of the whole roots thing... I've grown to just LOATHE them. But it's summer. And who am I to argue with a celeb colorist who's worked on such mage hair as that of Anne Hathaway and Renee Zellweger? Exactly.
It took about three hours from foil to blow-dry, but it was SO worth it. I hadn't had a full head of highlights in YEARS. Jason used three colors of highlights (for variation) and then painted on a "mini-lift," which is a sort of single-process to brighten up the base. He then dried the top section and added just five "the bitches are gonna hate you" highlights around the hairline. Do you love it?
I'm actually stunned by how shiny my hair still despite its super-light status. On my hair, light and shiny have always been mutually exclusive. Not anymore! Stylist Jan is responsible for the uber-shiny blow-out, BTW. I also feel less pasty/copy-paper white and I even feel like my lips are more visible or something, thanks to the contrast with my hair. I don't feel as if I need to apply gloss every minute on the minute anymore, as I did when my hair was darker. Make an appointment with him IMMED if you live in NYC. And don't forget: a single-process with Jason is only $75 if you take advantage of the salon's Recessionista Tuesdays special.
Ted Gibson Salon
184 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
NYC
212.633.6333
So, after three years of near-natural color (dark blonde), I'm glad to be back to SFB (that's "super fucking blonde," to quote the hilar Jason). Click here to see a before pic taken earlier last week. I ran into Jason on Thurdsay night at a party at the Gansevoort Hotel celebrating the launch of InStyle's new Hair Special Issue. The Hair Issue is pretty phenom BT dubs, girls. It's packed with TONS of tips from major movers and shakers in the hair industry (like my other hair boyfriend, Ted Gibson, por ejemplo). Anywhoodle, when I ran into Jason, he was like, "Are we going SFB, or what?" At first, I was kind of hesitant because of the whole roots thing... I've grown to just LOATHE them. But it's summer. And who am I to argue with a celeb colorist who's worked on such mage hair as that of Anne Hathaway and Renee Zellweger? Exactly.
It took about three hours from foil to blow-dry, but it was SO worth it. I hadn't had a full head of highlights in YEARS. Jason used three colors of highlights (for variation) and then painted on a "mini-lift," which is a sort of single-process to brighten up the base. He then dried the top section and added just five "the bitches are gonna hate you" highlights around the hairline. Do you love it?
I'm actually stunned by how shiny my hair still despite its super-light status. On my hair, light and shiny have always been mutually exclusive. Not anymore! Stylist Jan is responsible for the uber-shiny blow-out, BTW. I also feel less pasty/copy-paper white and I even feel like my lips are more visible or something, thanks to the contrast with my hair. I don't feel as if I need to apply gloss every minute on the minute anymore, as I did when my hair was darker. Make an appointment with him IMMED if you live in NYC. And don't forget: a single-process with Jason is only $75 if you take advantage of the salon's Recessionista Tuesdays special.
Ted Gibson Salon
184 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
NYC
212.633.6333
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Bitch, I hate you. Just kidding. You look AMAZING. Kudos to Jason!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love it! I sure hope I'm in NY on a Tuesday the next time I'm there!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, ladies! That means a lot coming from such beauty connoisseurs as you both!
ReplyDeleteomg, love it.
ReplyDeleteyou look absolutely gorg!!!!
ReplyDeleteok, ur highlights....look amazing!! seriously, like a combination of serena van der woodsen and kate hudson buttery blonde....jason did a great job!
ReplyDeleteyour hair looks incredible! and you look gorgeous :D I'm getting a Serena Van der woodson kinda feel in that picture. Lol
ReplyDeletewow - ur hair loooks great! again!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous A!
ReplyDeleteHelloooo Hot Stuff - damn you look amazing! Are you totally in love with your color? I bet you can't stop looking in the mirror!
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks amazing! Beautiful! You should always be this blonde
ReplyDeleteGirls! I'm kvelling! Seriously. Thanks so much to all of you for your Serena van der Woodsen comparisons and compliments in GENERAL. You've all made my MONTH. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou look TOTALLY FOX AND A PONY. xo
ReplyDeleteglambr, listeb. honestly, as long as i've known you, your hair has been PERFECTION. but this is truly some next-level shit. it's actually NEXT next-level, it's so past the original next levs. UGH. ICE!
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