As a Professional Hair Colorist , I have been engaged to conduct color seminars around the region. I have the opportunity to share my skills with fellow hairdressers in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong and of course Malaysia.

After each seminar or workshop , I must have a short questions and answers session. What I found out each time was hairdressers and clients does have the same perception about highlighting hair.

Both parties would think highlights as stripes and yellow or blonde in color. Do you know that highlighting hair need some basic skills and knowledge in analysing hair as well? Questions like when do we apply a think , medium or chunky weave? Where should we place the highlights, just on the crown, all over like full head or just at the perimeter of hairline framing the face?

Now , let me share with you that highlightng hair need not yellow or stripy all the time unless requested. To me , highlights are all about creating movements to the hair, make your hair feel lighter and define. Don't you agree that most of the haircuts or hairstyles on the street carries some sort of layering? With the exception of a one length cut or sometimes bob, all hair cuts need some kind of color work to enhance the total look.

Highlights could be achieve with just a shade lighter or up to 5 shades lighter if you want it to. A soft caramel , butterscotch or honey highlights can do so well on Asian natural dark brown base. A deep mahagony violet like a blend of cranberry with grapes work as good or a warm tangerine to add some warmth to the base. See how "delicious" our hair can go , the possibilities are limitless as long as we do a professional consultation with your hair colorist.

So the next time you see your hairdresser , be sure you communicate openly or better still visit us because only us carries the title Redken Certified Hair Colorist.

"Worship your hair"

WIIFM - WHATS IN IT FOR ME? If you choose The Met KL-Redken Loft.

Whether you're heading in for first-time color, or ready to try out a bold new fashion look, visiting a Redken Salon is always an opportunity for you to benefit from your stylist's expertise. A consultation with your Redken Stylist to discuss your ideas and inspirations, your hair's needs, and your desired color result is a valuable conversation that can make the difference between haircolor that's everyday and haircolor that's extraordinary.

Achieve the Look You Want.

Whether you bring in a picture or have a particular goal in mind, your Redken stylist can help you achieve the look you want – in a way that’s right for you. Looking for the latest runway styles. You’ve come to the right place! Redken keeps both you and your stylist up to date on the hottest trends. To get a fresh-from-the-runway look, check out the fashion week section for inspiration and visit your Redken stylist!

Customization

Each time you visit your Redken Stylist, your session will be customized just for you. Whether you’re looking for first-time color, trying a new look, or going for regular maintenance, your stylist will personalize your visit according to your unique needs. With every haircolor service, your Redken Stylist will use advanced application techniques and combine custom color formulations to give you looks that aren’t available anywhere else.

Get Expert Advice.

Did you know about all the education opportunities for stylists – even AFTER they completed beauty school? Redken stylists not only gain years of experience working behind the chair, but they also take Redken classes to advance their skills and knowledge of hair design and haircolor throughout their careers.

Develop a Relationship

Much like visiting the same doctor for your health, getting to know your Redken stylist can improve the health of your hair. Visit your salon on a regular basis to allow your stylist to get to know you, your hair, and your style.Pamper YourselfLooking to get away? Take a break and head to your Redken salon. Find a Redken Salon near you that can provide professional treatments and the luxury experience you deserve.

Beware of Diversion

What is diversion? That’s when products are sold in “unauthorized” places such as local supermarkets, drugstores, discount stores or online. These diverted products could be counterfeit, diluted or expired formulas which may not be safe to use.

A Redken Stylist has special skills resulting from years of training and experience.

That expertise, combined with Redken's high-performance haircolor products, is the foundation for perfect color results. Following your consultation, your stylist will create your personalized color formulation and use advanced application procedures to give you looks that aren't available anywhere else. You'll walk out with head-turning hair!

What is our Professional Edge?

There are more than 2000 hair salons in the Klang Valley , big and small , shopping mall salons,residential area salons,the "cina" salons and the "chic salons". What make us different?

Let's start with Difference No:1

We are the only Redken 5th Ave NYC Loft concept salon in the Golden Triangle area,means we used 100% Redken 5th Ave NYC hair products. We use it to wash and condition your hair , to style your hair - before blow dry and after blow dry including HAIRSPRAY. The reason why I should emphasize hairspray is because many people's experience with hairspray which is hard,very strong fragrant and can act as fly trap!Our hair spray is very different indeed, it is water soluble , holds well but not super hard,mouldable,not strongly fragrant which suit both sexes and most importantly anti humidity.We believe in quality and value , it will save you lots of money in the long run if the right product is used.

No:2

We offer a professional and personalised service. Do you know that we have a separate team of Hair Cutter/Hair Design and Hair Technician/Hair Colorist? No Malaysian salons has ever done that because we feel that hair would not be called "Crowning Glory" for nothing. It would be a disaster if it is cut or colored wrongly.It is wise to choose the professionals rather than asking apprentices to color for you. Our apprentices are only responsible for your wash and blow dry , all other services are by our highly trained hairdressers.

No:3

Our team of hair cutters and hair colorists went through a stringent test regardless of their experience before they are allowed to work on the floor.This is to maintain a standard quality of work because all hair styles and colors will represent The Met KL therefore understanding the basic foundation in cutting/styling and coloring are most important. One bonus point to share is that 90% of our team came from a well known international chain of salons called Toni&Guy Hairdressing,U.K based salon. Quality and standard of work are assured.

No:4

We are already well known that your hair will not only look good at the salon but at home too! Many customers experienced nice hair only when it is blow dry at the salon , we are able to tackle this situation with our customers. It all boils down to the quality of hair cuts , the foundation has to be strong. The sectioning,angles and the degree are part of hairdresser's education in hairdressing.If these are not used on the cutting or coloring technique properly, you will definately find it a challenge to perform your own styling.

No:5

Our team of Hair Colorist are very strong in achieving a multi tonal highlights , be in browns,violets,coppers,reds or just white hair coverage. Color formulations are custom made to achieve minimal maintenance and to maintain the integrity of your hair. The Met KL is the only salon in the Golden Triangle to be certified as Redken Certified Hair Colorist. Foilings,color corrections are our greatest strength.

No:6

Immaculate in salon service even other salons talked about! Yes , it may sound like some ads from certain airlines tagline but if it is the truth , why not use it?Being an ex crew, the in flight service even other airlines talked about had been adapted to the salon.Experience quality magazines,quality coffee/tea service and music. We have made great effort in creating urban/chic NYC loft style salon environment for you.

So I have shared half a dozen of the benefits you will experience. Maybe you will have a different
view about hairdressing once you have experience The Met KL.

Have a great 2009!

Our color inaugural color collection

Inspired by the urban brownstone houses in New York City, The Met introduces Urban Brownies.

The creative thinking atmosphere at The Met, has nurtured a new collection of hair colors with natural tones inspired by the layered texture and remixed colors of urban brownstone houses. The color expressions seen in this collection are created to complement any skin tones from fair to tan.

Urban Brownies is about creating something beautiful and edgy that offers easy maintenance and an extended life span as compared to any of the red and copper color family.

Just imagine beautiful shiny brown hair as captivating as a row of urban brownstone houses in downtown New York City. Sounds like a fantasy? At The Met, it can become a reality.

In the hands of The Met professional hair colorist, hair coloring is brought to different levels and greater heights, making it more than just fashion or trends. It is an art. At The Met, hair coloring is about bringing new life to dull hair, making it shimmer with renewed zest. It’s about adding depth to fine hair, adding definition to layered hair and visually minimizing thick, coarse hair.

Being a Redken Loft, The Met is able to draw on the experience and knowledge of Redken. It is a fully integrated Redken concept salon that is built on its core values, where you can treat yourself to the latest trends in today’s hair fashion in an inspiring and friendly atmosphere.

And The Met aims to share this concept through Urban Brownies, changing the perceptions of hair coloring being dry and damaging to the hair. As explained by Randall Wong of The Met, “the dry look is actually caused by faded or discolored ends which normally results in orange or yellow tones”. “And this is the reason why the hair looks dry and dull”, continues Wong.

Maintenance is the key, as all colors will fade from the second month onwards. With each shampoo session, the richness of the tone will fade leaving just the hair that has been lightened. Therefore, it is important to have the color refreshed a month or two after the first coloring session, to maintain the richness and shine of the color tones like red, copper, brown or violet.

At The Met, each professional hair colorist has been trained to handle hair color products to achieve the desired look without compromising the integrity of the hair. Coupled with Redken’s extensive knowledge and understanding of science and hair, concerns of dryness and over processed hair are diminished with the end results being great looking hair.

Get inspired. Be part of it!

The truth about hair coloring

I have been in the industry for over 10 years , shorter if compared to other pioneer and experience hairdressers here but long enough and experience enough as a sole hair colorist. The reason as a sole Hair Colorist because it isn't a Malaysian salon culture to have a separate division cater to cut and color only. I have taken a bold step to set up this division with only one aim. It is to create hair coloring awareness locally.

Hair Coloring has been making Malaysian women beautiful with their shiny color rich hair and I think all women need to have their colored. Hair coloring has different objectives for different reasons. Even natural hair ( We,hairdressers called it " Virgin Hair") needs color because our tropical weather with scorching hot sun would cause oxdation of hair pigments. It is much like what our asian skincare requirements now for eg : whitening products , skincare for uneven skin tones , pigmentation etc etc. All these are caused mainly from the exposure to sun and its UV rays.

Skin and hair share the same components , they are both made of cells and regenerate. Both needs moisture and protein to live therefore hair can be of uneven tone too. For women with hair at shoulder length would observed hair being slightly reddish to orange tone at the ends. It is called natural discoloration , just like pigmentation on our skin which we call uneven skin tone.

In this instance , hair coloring could be of help to even out the entire tone from roots to ends without altering our natural hair color. Hair will still remain deep rich brown tone with added shine. There is strictly no lightening involved.

Let's go to another objective , to enhance your hair cut. Hair color is a fantastic tool to embellish your hair. Treat this like your make-up , a simple lipstick and blusher can make a big change to your face. You will look radient and bright. Color work like highlights , low lights . slices and color placements can do wonders to your hair. Go for natural tones like caramel , chocolate or honey color for your highlights or base. Another perception of highlights is that they are all yellow stripes which is not correct. Highlights can be all sorts of tones and this will be determined after your communication with your hair colorist. Choice of tones will depend on your skin tone , eye color and personality.

Another objective of hair color is being creative , making a bold statement , to express who you are. This direction could be of bold colors like vibrant red , violet , blue , copper or even green.

So no matter what your objective is , hair coloring can help us achieve our intended goal . The most important thing to do is to speak up and communicate well with your hair colorist.

How does hair affects you ?

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What do you think about hair grooming in KL ? Do you think they are well groomed and in emaculate condition like the celebs we see in OK! or Hello magazine? I am sure plenty of women and men are seeking the look and styles.



I think the awareness in hair grooming is indeed getting stronger due to the fact that even TV is showing them. Have you missed "Making the cut" on Discovery Travel and Living channel. It is time that hair is given due credit.



So what is so important about hair? I do think it is extremely important , both men and women can't live without them even though it is just harden keratin , dead proteins and cells. Men with hair thinning problems are constantly seeking remedy , women have been giving all sorts of demands and requests of do's and don't's on what we should do to their hair. Some women would also refuse to cut their hair short for the sake of change citing the reasons like " my boyfriend prefer long hair" or "long hair is sexier". Talking about change of hair style, there were also strange request like " I want to have a change but I want to keep my hair long".mmmmmm, quite challenging indeed.



How women and men wear their hair apparently would provide them the confidence and how they present themselves. If hair is so important , why do I see so many "hair victims" in KL? It is blatant in fact especially hair color. I am sure many of us have witness many women wearing a "super long regrowth" I called it the SLR.It may sound glam but not on the hair.For those of you who could not understand the term , just look for 2" - 5 " of dark roots with faded color at the ends.The faded color would normally give the immpression of brasiness , dull and dry feeling. The ends are orange or yellow in color.



I am trying to find a solution to counter this phenomenon , I am not exagerating. They are too many of them in Jln Bkt.Bintang alone , many of them are educated , well dressed corporate ladies.



To the ladies out there , perhaps you could help give me some light on how could hairdressing help to combat this situation.



Cheers,



The Met KL