Grassroots Aveda Salon Interview
By Alexandra Clark

What should a customer do prior to her visit on the day of prom?
S: “The day of prom you should shampoo hair the night before not the day of, and bring in any hair accessories like bows, or fresh flowers. I highly recommend coming in for a trial run the week before to avoid major meltdowns, and that’s recommended anywhere you go.”
What are some tips to make sure hair and makeup stay in place all night?
S: “It’s great to use a liquid foundation or use a damp sponge for powder foundation with a press powder for a more opaque coverage. You can set that with a mineral powder like Mineral Veil by Bare Minerals or an Aveda press powder.”
What should girls consider before picking an elaborate hair or makeup look?
S: “Their dress. If you have a lot going on in the dress, make your hair more of a classic look. If you have more of a simple dress you can go more elaborate with hair.”
What is the biggest challenge you face working with teen girls?
S: “The hardest for prom up-dos is girls who don’t have an idea of what they want. So to diffuse the situation I break out photos and try to get an idea of what they like and dislike.”
What is the most important aspect in planning a makeup look?
S: “You want to have the foundation ready. If you have something in particular you like, bring that. When it comes to the makeup here, plan it. Pick a smokey eye, or a nude lip. We can help with that. That’s why consultations are great the week before, so we can work out the look.”
What is the number one mistake girls make with their prom hair/makeup?
S: “Too big and too much all at once. I’m a fan of big hair and bold makeup, but not together.”
What are the upcoming hair trends this spring?
S: “Long. It’s all long. For the most part all the hairstyles for spring are long and tousled with a lot of color melting. Color melting is where your hair goes from dark to light, from roots to end in a gradual lift. It’s a new foil placement technique that allows hair to look more natural, making the hair look like it’s not really colored with natural dimension meaning contrasting color or natural highlights.”
What should customers look for in a permanent beauty consultant?
S: “Their hair. Look at their hair/makeup and how the present themselves. Check to see if they’re listening to you, and that they will never let you leave until you’re 100 percent happy. They should treat you with a professional attitude and always exceed all expectations.”