Ryan Thomas Hair Studio: Holiday Party Hairstyle Headquarters

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Gazing through the gray and gloomy view out my window, I judge it's now safe to say it's officially winter in San Diego.

For some, winter means finally having an excuse to sport those seasonal scarf, sweater, and jacket faves. To others, winter means it's time to let the baking begin - pass the Christmas cookies! And to others, the first caress of winter wind marks the arrival of holiday party season.

From casual dinner parties to gift-exchange get-togethers, holiday work parties, charitable Christmas soirees, and posh New Year's Eve parties, San Diego's December schedule is bustling with the perfect mix of cozy and chic holiday parties.

Although reuniting with loved ones and distant friends is a fabulous perk of the holiday season - let's face it, it gets exhausting to look good all the time. Our modest twice-a-week hair and makeup routine becomes a twice-a-day beauty crisis involving bronze powder and eye shadow masked mirrors, flat iron and hairdryer clad carpets and countertops - and don't even get me started on the dozens of outfits sprinkled across the bedroom.

With the thrill of holiday party season comes the inevitable task of party-ready maintenance. And when you're in a rush, beauty can become a burden - especially for your hair.

Thankfully, Ryan Thomas Hair Studio (RTHS) offers the perfect holiday party hair treatments to ease your cosmetic stress and rebuild your hair to party-ready performance.

Although the coastal cusp of Encinitas and Cardiff may be traditionally defined by local breakfast spots, quaint surf boutiques, and the picturesque meditation gardens backed by the Pacific seascape - RTHS brings an element of luxury to the laid-back beach community.

Sharp orange and steel graphics steal street attention and invite passersby for a taste of upscale salon indulgence. Located within The Lumberyard Shopping Center, RTHS stands out of the crowd with its simple bold hues and alluring design. In a dream-like orange and white Creamsicle realm, I was lured to an oversized bright orange chair for my one-on-one consultation with Ryan Thomas.

Although I don't have much hair to work with, due to my ever-shorter hair style addition, Ryan analyzed my various tips and ends with great diligence, deciding upon the Kérastase Nutritive Oléo Fusion treatment. Surrounded by full-length vertical mirrors and modern black and steel accents, I sat still in my bed of orange plush and got the inside scoop on Kérastase Paris.

Kérastase Paris is the professional luxury hair care treatment institute. Kérastase products provide the highest level of personalized care that restores balance to your hair - and your life. Ryan Thomas Hair Studio's in-salon treatments address the specific needs of your hair, continuing to maintain the quality and integrity of your hair to protect against the rude winter winds.

This holiday season, RTHS offers six key revitalization treatments to soothe and restore your hair back to top-notch party performance.

Says Ryan, "Kérastase is the one line I can always count on for the results I want."

Kérastase Nutritive: for normal to very dry hair
Oléo Fusion combines the richness of oils with the lightness of water to instantly infuse hair with nourishing agents. Very dry hair is restored to a smooth and shiny finish.

Kérastase Reflection: for color treated hair
Chroma Perfect is a creamy post-color treatment that ensures optimal reflection, even color from root to ends, and ultimate protection from harsh external aggressions. Applied immediately after color service.

Kérastase Resistance: for weakened hair
Injection de Force strengthens hair from root to end with the micro-targeted action of the Vita-Ciment Complex. Applied prior to all in-salon chemical services.

Concentré Vita-Ciment fortifies hair's internal structure with the ceramide-based solution that improves resistance to breakage and leaves hair feeling substantial.

Kérastase Age Recharge: for fine, devitalized hair
Concentré Age Recharge is a dual recharge treatment that counters hair's first signs of age. Restores substance and youthful suppleness to hair.

After a quick 10-minute scalp massage, my Oléo Fusion treatment was complete. Before he pulled out the hairdryer, Ryan introduced me to the Shu Uemura hair care line. As the first salon to carry this all-new product, Ryan used and explained the line with great pride and detail. Shu Uemura is a creation of eastern purity and western glamour - together they achieve the ultimate artistic expression, offering a range of products infused with rare natural ingredients.

After massaging the Shu Uemura Depsea Smoothing Foundation and Depsea Moisutre Foundation into my newly-revamped hair, Ryan whipped out the blow-dryer and flat iron, and made me a party-perfect holiday hair style in minutes.

I was a bit afraid my hair would feel greasy or stiff from the variety of products applied, but my hair felt completely fresh and clean, from the roots to the tips. A quick stop into RTHS is the ideal remedy for an afternoon out of the rain, preceding a night on the town - holiday style, winter winds and all.

You've been good this season- watching your cookie intake and buying must-have gifts for others. Whether you're looking forward to a company holiday party or your New Year's Eve blow-out, before your big party this winter, treat yourself to a quick-and-easy salon date with Ryan Thomas Hair Studio.

Did you know?
- Curly hair tends to be drier - straight hair is round and can hold moisture, but curly hair is flat and cannot hold moisture well.
- The cold, dry air coupled with increased use of flat irons and blow-dryers results in dry, course hair over the holiday party season.
- Kérastase hair treatments decrease blow-drying time- as healthy hair holds less water.

Ryan Thomas Hair Studio
1031 South Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760.436.4247
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