Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Sun, Stars, and Xmas Cheer!

Did you get up nice and early to watch the solar eclipse last month? We did, and the light was amazing: soft, beautiful, and rosy in tone. The best place to see this wonder was in Cairns, and what a sight!

Nadine was in Cairns and Port Douglas just a few weeks earlier for the release of the Sebastian collection called "Nightshade Masquerade", which is all about the glam dark side of shine. Nadine delivered a styling class to the talented group of Supercuts in Cairns. Then it was an early morning trip to Port Douglas to deliver a cutting and styling workshop. Then model prep for her next show, and the thrill of a limo ride down the gorgeous coastline back to Cairn. In Cairns she presented a Sebastian Experience seminar - complete with her secret product cocktails, favourite resources, and signature styling tips. The a quick flight back to Brisbane. Phew!

 

The latest Sebastian collection is based on the sparkly new shampoo and conditioner called Trilliance, and the styling product Shine Crafter. Shine Craft is perfect for blowdrying into thick hair to keep the frizz away during humid months.

BYOB - 21st of January 5pm - 7pm in RED HILL

Want to know how to give yourself the best blow out possible - at home? 

Register now for our BYOB class, or Bring Your Own Blowdryer.

Well show you how to get the best blowdry possible, using your own blowdryer!

Tickets only $10

Simply email us: blowout@rokstar.com.au to RSVP  

Want someone to give you that blowout?

(And a great head massage)

Xmas and NY Hours

Sunday 23rd Dec 8am - 12noon

Monday 24th Dec 10am – 5pm

 

Closed 25th and 26th Dec

 

Thursday 27th Dec 10am - 6pm

Friday 28th Dec 10am – 6pm

Saturday 29th Dec 9am – 3pm 

 

Closed 30th Dec

 

Monday 31st Dec 10am - 5pm


Closed 1st Jan

 

Wednesday 2nd January 10am – 9pm     

Mel will be available in our Red Hill salon and Valentin will be in West End

Valentin Wins RAW stylist of the Year! 

“I originally come from Bulgaria - a small and beautiful country in Eastern Europe. I've been in Brisbane for about a year and a half, I came here to professionally pursue doing the thing I love the most - hairdressing. Being a hairdresser has always been my biggest dream and passion, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this amazing industry here in Australia. I started my career development in Brisbane School of Hairdressing - I completed my Cert III in Hairdressing earlier this year and I'm currently studying towards a Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management. I also work in an amazing boutique salon at West End - Rokstar Hair Studio. I consider myself lucky to have been working with people who are very experienced in the industry, to learn from them and to share the same passion.” – Valentin Stefanov

 http://www.rawartists.org/valentin



 

 

 



Saturday, November 10, 2012

 The Rokstar team are constantly working hard to remain one step ahead of the latest trends.

We're so committed to maintaining our reputation as highly skilled professionals that we have our own Artistic Director, Keelan, who works to motivate, educate, and inspire our team. Keelan delivers training to the team every Monday night, and on top of this we also attend as much education outside the Rokstar sphere as we can.

Today, Mel (Red Hill) and Erin (West End) are part of a small group of cutters who are receiving expert tuition by London stylist extraordinaire, Chris Burton. As a respected educator for some of the biggest names in hairdressing, Chris has worked with Mel and Erin to push the limits of their knowledge and give them the latest techniques so that they can deliver great results to their clients (and share the thrills with their teams). Here are some images (above) from Mel's cutting efforts today!

Festival Hair

As we get further into summer, there is a plethora of music festivals to choose from. You want to look your best, but not look like you've tried to hard. If you'd like the low-down on my tips for rock chic this summer read this step-by-step here: http://www.gorgeousosity.com/tag/nadine-johns-alcock/


And to brighten up your Rokstar look try the new Colorsmash hair shadows. In a range of dip-dyed rainbow colours they are only $24.95. Just smash on and spray to set with Sebastian Shaper Fierce.



Wondering about what's HOT for Summer? Think 1990s. Here are some snaps from our latest collection. We're loving blonde, grunge, deep lips, black liner, and loads of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain attitude.







 Want to learn how to style long hair?

Nadine's long hair styling workshops are still very popular with hairdressers and makeup artists alike.

The first class, Beginner/Bridal equips stylists with the necessary tips and trips to make bridal and formal styling quicker and more polished.

In the second class, Advanced/Editorial, students learn how to research more effectively, how to storyboard, the key to breaking down and recreating styles, and they have a go at producing a look of their own.


 Ready for the party season?

Sometimes it's hot, or you're tired, or you just want to look natural. A tinted moisturiser with SPF of 15+ can take you from the Sunday market, to mid-week meeting, through to a casual Xmas party.
A perfect all rounder and even works as an excellent primer to produce a longer lasting and more even finish for makeup.





 Our work is still being published all over the globe alongside other hairdressers we look up to and admire.

We could not achieve any of this without the gorgeous models who often donate their time (and their hair) and the makeup artists and photographers who kindly work with us.

Our official photographer, Daniel Sangermani from Red Eclipse, works tirelessly and meticulously to help us produce images that are of an international standard.

And... a special "thank you" goes out to the entire Rokstar team who routinely (EVERY week) give up hours of their own time to improve their skills.

They are truly talented.

Nadine.
Rokstar