Phagans School of Hair Design will be starting a new barbering program at the Lloyd campus. This program is designed to help students gain an understanding and love of sculpting hair and get satisfaction from performing quality services for clients.
Phagans already has a barbering program up and running at our Clackamas Campus, which you can read about here and here.
Call 503-239-0838 to enroll or to tour the campus.
A few months ago we decided that we wanted to update all our marketing materials with new women and new looks. We loved the previous images from our last fashion shoot, but it was time to give a new batch of students some hands-on experience with styling models for the camera. Portland photographer Lavenda Memory and award-winning make-up artist and Phagans alum M’chel Bauxal led a team of students during two days of photography and videography for the April shoot, titled ETHOS.
These are the kinds of experiences we try to give our students every year and it makes us proud that they are so willing to step up and show their talents. Here’s a sneak peek at a finished photo.
We are very proud and honored to announce that Phagans School of Hair Design has been invited to do the hair and make-up for the Rose Festival Princesses, for the coronation of the Queen, on Saturday June 8, 2013. This is the third year our students have been styling the Rose Festival Court.
The 2013 Rose Festival Court (below) made their first public appearance in April at Royal Rosarians Blessing of the Festival at Grace Memorial Church in Notheast Portland. The annual Blessing is both a memorial service and a preview of the upcoming Rose Festival.
Chances are, if you’re alive, an inconceivably patient, loving, generous, and creative woman deserves your thanks. That is just the way Anna Marie Jarvis felt about her mother. Anna recognized the good that her mother had done in her lifetime and wanted to create a national memorial day for mothers as a tribute to her. By working with influential partners and embarking on an aggressive letter writing campaign, Anna was able to gain federal recognition for mothers everywhere. In 1914, the US government declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This year, it’s Sunday, May 12.
If you want to honor your mother this Mother’s Day, you don’t have to go to the lengths that Anna Marie Jarvis did to show your appreciation. In Anna’s vision, Mother’s Day would be spent creating handwritten letters of gratitude for your mother and showering them with carnations. If you want to do a little more for your mother this year, Phagans can help you find the perfect way to pamper your mom and show her how much you care.
Phagans, a family business run by supermom Barbara Climaldi, knows what moms like. Consider these options for spoiling your mom (or yourself if you’re a mom):
Facials: If you have children, you know how precious quiet time alone can be. Treat mom to a facial where she’ll be wrapped in luxury and have her skin pampered. Afterward her skin and her spirit will glow.
Mani-Pedi: A mani-pedi is a great way to unwind and feel special. Mom will appreciate the girl time and remember your kind gift each time she looks down at her beautiful fingers and toes.
Style and Color: Moms rarely have enough time to dote on their appearance. That’s why an appointment for a hairstyle, color, or blowout is such a treat.
Special Treats: Phagans retail locations offer loads of things your mom would love to take home with her. From products to scented candles and other treats, you’re sure to find something to make your mom feel special.
Phagans is offering a couple of specials just for Mom, including a gift certificate that costs $50 but gets your Mom $75 worth of services. We’re also offering a Mother’s Day Package, including a manicure, pedicure, shampoo, and style for $25.
Lather, rinse, repeat. We’re all used to these simple instructions for washing our hair. Whether you’re in the shower or at the salon, a bubbly shampoo and fragrant-smelling conditioner can do wonders for your spirit and your style. But if that’s the case, why are dry shampoos cropping up on shelves and in salons today?
Dry shampoos – oil-, sweat-, and odor-absorbing products for you hair – are not new to the industry. They’ve been used stylishly all around the world – think centuries of powdered clay sprinkled on heads across Asia and powdered, piled-high hairdos on 18th century French women.
With today’s easy access to high-quality shampoos and plenty of warm water, why would we need dry shampoo? Here are a few reasons why you should consider incorporating dry shampoo into your hair care regimen:
Convenience: You’re running from morning till night, busy with the demands of your life. Whether you’re in school preparing for your dream career (like at Phagans School of Hair Design) or you’re busy balancing a job and family, chances are you could use a little time off. Washing, drying, and styling your hair every day takes time, but with a spritz or shake of dry shampoo, you can extend the time between wet washing. The dry shampoo absorbs oil and adds volume, allowing you to finger style and go, saving your time and sanity. It is also great when you’re traveling, so you have more time to see the sights and can spend less time on your style.
Care: Wet washing and heat styling take a toll on your tresses. Taking a little time off between shampoos can help preserve the health of your hair, making it look and feel more luxurious all year long. But if your hair gets oily and flat and your scalp gets itchy between washings, you’re less likely to take the time off. Using a dry shampoo daily between wet washings will plump up your hair, dry excess oil, and help your hair feel fresh for several days. And a bonus is that most dry shampoos have a pleasant scent to keep you smelling fresh too.
Coif: If you’re heading out for a fancy occasion like a wedding or prom, you may want to wear your hair in a special updo. Many stylists recommend that you have slightly “dirty” hair when you put your hair up because it is easier to work with and holds better. To get just the right look and hold, use dry shampoo on 1- or 2-day old hair. The dry shampoo will, of course, absorb extra oil, but it also provides extra volume and “tooth” to your hair that helps your updo stay looking perfect all night long.
Intrigued about dry shampoo? This is the perfect time to try it. During the month of April, all dry shampoos are 20% off at our Phagans retail outlets.
March was an exciting month for Phagans students as they began preparations for an upcoming professional fashion photo shoot. Once completed, the new photos will be used on Phagans promotional materials, advertising, and online for the next year or two.
Earlier in the month, about 50 Phagans students and faculty met with Portland fashion photographer Lavenda Memory to break into teams and prepare for the shoot. Students will be working with a team leader on styling models’ hair. Students will also be assisting the make-up artist and photographer with on-set duties.
Then, Phagans held an open model call to assemble a group of young women who will provide the canvases for student creativity and style.
The photo shoot is a great opportunity for students to stretch their skills and practice their craft in a live, commercial setting. We’re excited to see the final results and hear how the students enjoy the process. Keep an eye out in coming months for a sneak peak of images that illustrate the talent our students here at Phagans possess.
Getting ready for prom is a milestone in any girl’s high school experience. This year, be sure to stay on trend and look hot when you choose one of the following for your inspiration:
80s Flashback: One of the hottest trends this prom season is a blast from the past – color. Choosing a dress with bright pops of color or embellished patterns exude a casual glam.
Hair Phagans Recommends: Go big! Skip the sky-high bangs, and opt for all over volume that will match the impact of your dress.
Bright White: Did you see Jennifer Lawrence and Kristen Stewart on the red carpets during the Oscars? Both rocked glamorous white at awards season’s biggest event. You can rock it at prom too, just be sure to punch up your look with some metallic or black accents. A little edge will keep you from looking bridal.
Hair Phagans Recommends: Mess it up! Your hair can look a little messy when you’re wearing white because your dress absolutely can’t. Go with a rockstar shag or a casual, thrown-together updo to finish off the look.
Strapless Sweetheart: A strapless dress is timeless – you won’t cringe in 20 years when you look back at your prom pics. And if that’s not enough incentive, nearly every figure looks good in a sweetheart shape. It is a hot, classic look that reads sexy, not slutty. You can find a sweetheart neckline in almost any color, so you’re sure to find one that looks great with your skin tone.
Hair Phagans Recommends: Show off that skin! Consider a pulled back style or a popular over-one-shoulder treatment that will leave some skin exposed for everyone to see, but only one special person to touch.
Wanna make the most of your prom experience? Pamper yourself with a prom package at Phagans. Bring a friend so you can share the day.
The Tiara Prom Package includes an updo, polish change and makeup for $22.00. The Crown Prom Package includes an updo, express manicure and makeup with lashes for $35.
BEAUTY FLASH: We will be giving FREE HAIRCUTS on Thursday, March 28 at our Clackamas location between Noon and 3 p.m. Call and book early because we will be busy! 503-652-2668
Aspiring models, join us on Friday, March 22 from 3-9 PM at Phagans’ Clackamas campus. We’re holding an open call for models to participate in an upcoming photo shoot.
Models who are selected to be a part of the photo shoot will have their hair and makeup done by Phagans students, and their pictures will be used in upcoming Phagans promotions. You must be flexible with your hair, be 18 years old or older, and will need to sign a model release.
This is a great opportunity to experience the glitz and glam of a professional photo shoot with Portland-based photographer Lavenda Memory. Mark your calendars for March 22 to attend the model call and grab your chance to step into the spotlight.
These are the lovely ladies who joined us for the last photo shoot.
The Phagans name has always been associated with style and cutting edge fashions. After 65 years of training stylists, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at the hair styles that were popular when Phagans was in its infancy.
1940s hairstyles for women were the epitome of femininity. Their round, soft edges contributed to the curvy, soft image of women at that time. To achieve the look, women used bobby pins to create curls and waves and also to pin up hair for additional height. Long hair and bangs were curled under to complete the smooth look.
Hats were all the rage during the forties, and women’s hairdos were constructed to accommodate the latest trends in haberdashery. Many styles were asymmetrical so hats could sit at a jaunty angle and frame a woman’s face.
Heart shaped faces were popular – think Vivian Leigh or Mae West. Even if you weren’t born with that face shape, you could craft your 40s hairstyle to mimic a heart. Curls dipped in the center of the forehead and swept up high over the temples forming a heart shape.
Whether you want to recreate the styles of yesterday or set the trends of tomorrow, the stylists at Phagans can help you get a look you love.
