Shellac Manicures and Pedicures

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Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Now introducing B.K.T. New Alternative to Japanese Thermal Straightening!

New "Brazilian Keratin Treatment" solves problems of unwanted

frizz or curl WITHOUT CHEMICALS!

Straightens hair in only two hours and is a fraction of the cost of regular straighteners - WITHOUT DAMAGE and will wash out after 4 months.

B.K.T. can be used on ANY hair type.

Great Lengths Hair Extentions

A staple of Hollywood glamour has just come to Clearwater Beach!

We are pleased to announce Sharmaine's Salon and Day Spa is now offering to our valued Clients, Great Lengths, 100 % Human Hair Extensions.

Great Lengths International uses 100% human hair, collected from sacred temples in India. Referred to a "virgin" hair, this hair has never been salon treated. Indian women preserve their hair and offer it to temples as a religious sacrifice and form of gratitude and respect when they marry. The temples then sell the hair and the money is invested back into the community. The importance of gathering temple hair is that it is platted before being cut, which leaves the cuticle intact and all the hair is facing in the same direction.

While other methods use techniques such as welding, waxing, gluing or knotting, which strain and very often damage your hair to a high degree. Great Lengths is based on a much more gentle principle: modulating. Great Lengths has created an extremely high -tech method of bonding between the strand and your own natural hair. This point of attachment is composed of a synthesized Keratin protein polymer whose molecular structure mimics that of human hair. It is activated by a Great Lengths applicator and bonds the strand with your own hair, resulting in a resilient, natural feeling and easy to care for design. Most important of all, this patented attachment of Great Lengths does not compromise the quality of your natural hair and can be easily removed by an expert.

The introduction of Great Lengths onto Sharmaine's Salon and Day Spa service menu now gives us the creative freedom to add length, volume and dimensional color effects that simply aren't possible otherwise.

Great Lengths has graced the head of Hollywood's most elite style icons, including: Sienna Miller, Jenny McCarthy, Drew Barrymore and Charlize Theron.

Sharmaine's Salon and Day Spa is committed to offering you the latest and highest quality technology the beauty profession offers and we' re thrilled to be able to bring you Great Lengths services. Please Contact Flor Zambrano, our "Great Lengths Specialist," at (727) 447-2025 to make your Great Lengths consultation.

Great Lengths FAQs

1. How much does it cost to get Great Lengths?

Great Lengths Service cost can vary greatly from client to client because each is truly a custom service. There are also many GL application options to be considered, such as lengthening, full volumizing, zonal volumizing, dimensional color work or special needs applications. For the most accurate answer, based upon the state of your natural hair and desired result.

2. Will it damage my hair?

When applied and maintained properly, the application will not damage your hair. The skill level of the stylists is crucial for a damage free application and this is why Great Lengths Certified Stylists are the most sought after by extension clients worldwide. Great Lengths Certified Stylists are the most highly trained in the industry.

3. How long does it last?

We recommend removal every 3 to 5 months, depending upon the type of application performed (i.e. lengthening, volumizing, etc), the state/ condition of the clients natural hair, and their lifestyle.

4. How do I care for my Great Lengths application?

For the most part it's really about how to properly care for long hair. Great Lengths home care instructions is not much different than caring for ones natural hair. Here area few suggestions that we recommend:

• Do not shampoo for two days after your Great Lengths application.

• Great Lengths recommends that you return to your Certified Great Lengths Stylist approximately two weeks after your application. This follow up visit allows your Stylist to inspect the application to insure that your Great Lengths application result is performing as expected.

• When shampooing, always wash your hair with your head back not tilted forward. Never dry with a scrubbing action, instead wrap with a towel to absorb the excess moisture. When allowing your hair to "air dry", Great Lengths recommends that the attachment sites be dried with a blow dryer to prevent the bonds from remaining wet for an extended period of time.

• Always use the Great Lengths Anti-tap Formula after every wet treatment. Mix 1 line (as indicated on the bottle) to 8 oz. of water in a spray bottle. The Anti-tap formula is designed to neutralize irregularities in your water source and/or to protect the keratin bond polymers from chlorine, saltwater and other solutions not compatible with a proper hair PH.

• To prevent premature bond breakdown, always saturate your hair with water and apply Great Lengths Anti-tap Formula prior to swimming, exercising, using a sauna, or any activity that creates moisture in your hair for an extended period of time. Immediately after such activities, shampoo thoroughly, condition, apply the Anti-tap Formula, and blow dry the attachment sites (bonds).

• Brush Great Lengths 3 times a day with the recommended Great Lengths brush. Unlike many extension systems, regular and thorough brushing is recommended for Great Lengths extensions. Beginning at the nape, brush row by row, scalp to ends. Always pull Great Lengths into a softly held ponytail while sleeping or any activity that has your hair blowing in the wind. These important brushing and care steps will prevent tangling at the attachment sites.

• Styling options for Great Lengths are virtually limitless. However, there are a few precautions you will want to take. Blow drying and use of curling irons, flat irons, and hot rollers may be used but must be kept an adequate distance of 1 ½ inches from the attachment site (bond).

• Some extension loss is normal throughout the life of your Great Lengths application. The average person experiences natural hair loss of 100 to 150 hairs a day. A full head Great Lengths application covers approximately one third of the head. After some time you can expect to see a small quantity of your hair that has shed naturally yet still attached to the bond. This is normal and should not be interpreted as hair that has been pulled out of the scalp by the extensions. Daily brushing as instructed above will avoid those "loose" hairs from tangling or matting at the attachment site.

5. Will it match my hair color?

Great Lengths International produces over 50 colors, all of which are hand blended, and each contain multiple colors so that each color has dimension for the most natural looking blend with your own hair. In the rare case that a Great Lengths International factory produced color doesn't match perfectly, Great Lengths strands can be colored by your GL Stylist without compromising the quality of the strands. Rarely is this necessary.

6. Can I still get my hair colored while wearing Great Lengths?

Absolutely, as long as the color service is being performed by a licensed professional. We don't recommend coloring or lifting more than 2 shades, so drastic color changes are not recommended while wearing Great Lengths. However, to maintain your color is no problem including foil highlights and root touch up. If your colorist is not your Great Lengths Stylist, we've found that most Great Lengths Stylists are more than happy to consult with your colorist so they can share the simple instructions of color treating your hair successfully.

7.Where does the Great Lengths hair come from?

This is perhaps one of the most important questions you can ask when seeking hair extension services and for reasons that go well beyond the texture and quality of the hair.

Great Lengths sources our hair exclusively from the Temples of India, where Indian pilgrims sacrifice their hair in "Tonsuring" ceremonies. Most do this twice in their lifetime as religious ritual to pay tribute to their God or Goddess.

This hair is the most desirable in the world because it's typically virgin hair that has never been subjected to chemical treatments, such as color or perms. It's available in enough quantity that it can satisfy the global demand of the GL market and, most importantly, Indian hair possesses the most desirable characteristic associated with healthy, shiny, beautiful hair.

The hair extension category is unregulated and there is a great deal of money to be made by hair brokers. Therefore, there are many claims about hair sources. Unfortunately, most are FALSE. There are many popular claims of hair origin such as "European hair", "Russian Hair", "Italian Hair", and, the most popular, "Finest hair available".

Unlike ANY other hair extension brand marketed in the States, Great Lengths International does not work with brokers. GLI directly employs those responsible for procuring the hair from the Temples. From India, the hair goes to the Great Lengths International Factories in Nepi, Italy and all processes are performed in-house. This is very unique in the hair extension industry as the overwhelming majority of hair processed for extensions, regardless of brand, is performed in China and Indonesia. If these countries can't be trusted in their production of food, children's toys and building materials, as has been widely reported in all news media, why would one believe their production claims regarding the unregulated hair extension industry? We're just saying…

In the past 5 years, the ethicality and traceability of human hair has become a focus of human rights and consumer watchdog groups because of the rampant false claims made by many hair processors and because of the unethical manner in which some hair is collected. As a matter of fact, it was recently reported on The Oprah Winfrey Show that only 25% of the hair imported into the States is of known ethical origin.

As the global leader in the hair extension industry, Great Lengths International has implemented the "Setting Fair Standards" program that encourages that all hair extension companies begin to provide documented traceability of their hair origin.

To learn more about this very important issue, please visit www.greatlengthsusa.com and review the "Setting Fair Standards" policy. Great Lengths International Guarantees the following regarding our Indian Temple hair origin:

• Every strand has been donated willingly and with full consent of the donor

• The donor has been treated with respect and care

• A fair and reasonable price is agreed for the hair and the money used to procure the hair is used solely for charitable endeavors, not for personal or individual profit

• A company representative procures the hair to cut out unreliable middlemen and ensure full and direct knowledge of the origin of the hair

• Exclusive in-house production process is used from procurement of the hair to wholesale selling the extension to ensure full traceability

8. How do I know if I'm a good candidate for a Great Lengths application?

There are those that should not wear extensions and there are a host of reasons why. Most of those reasons relate to medical conditions and/or the condition of ones hair. Ones natural hair length can be an obstacle as well if your hair is very short. For the most accurate answer regarding your compatibility with a Great Lengths application, consult with a Great Lengths Certified Stylist. They will share with you what your options and/or limitations are.

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