Berit Torkildsen Bloghttp://bislett.adamogeva.no/blog/100191495/rss2015-02-24T15:19:26+01:00Bloc25438831-1fd6-4346-8825-e1f5fd7b83eaAveda Rare Bloom CollectionI can't help to look for inspiration from Aveda, it was with them my career started twelve years ago, beachside in Florida.
Their Spring/Summer Collection, entitled Rare Bloom was inspired by the prairie, wildflowers, butterflies, everything nature has to offer.
“Sometimes it's not just about the latest trend – it's about taking a cue from the natural beauty around you," explains Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders. “The prairie couldn't have been a more perfect place to shoot this collection, blooming with all kinds of interesting wildflowers and buzzing with bees, butterflies and dragonflies."
Despite Antionette's claim not to 'follow trends,' one can't help but notice that their collection is full of them from 2015. I find it interesting that despite being miles apart, ie, Aveda (Minneapolis, USA) and Adam og Eva (Oslo), the parallels between this collection and ours are uncanny. In our current collection, we have The Pixie, a textured short crop, The New Mullet, The Baby Bob, and The Lob, to name a few. It is apparent that these looks are international and here to stay for the 'hair-year' of 2015.
]]>2015-02-24T15:19:26+01:002015-02-24T15:19:26+01:00c3c1f610-acd3-45a8-96dc-9701125e4410Travel Broadens the MindThree and a half weeks at home in Florida with friends and family does the soul good. Well rested, I am back at Bislett, ready to perform some handy work!
While I was at home, we took a road trip to Spring Hill, on the west coast of Florida. While we were there, we visited Weeki Wachee Preserve, a natural spring, named by the Seminole Indians, meaning 'Little Spring' or 'Winding River.' There you can see 'mermaids' perform an underwater show, and take a boat ride through the springs, where manatees are often spotted. The color of the springs are beautiful, a mix between green, blue and yellow. Stunning.
When Sara was tired of her blonde locks and wanted to do something different, the color of the springs and the mermaids sprung to mind. The result was a few foils with a semipermanent hair color from Directions. I mixed a few in order to get that 'mermaid feel.' She loved it, as I hope you do too. (Oh, and I used a semipermanent gloss over her blonde to give it a more pearl like shine)
On a side note, Weeki Wachee Springs has been the setting for many movies, tv series, and music videos. One of my favourite happens to be by Supergrass, dear friends of a close pal of mine. Well worth taking a look at their video for Low C, they shot it all at Weeki Wachi, and can be summed up as a 5 minute documentary of the Springs.
For an apt, call 22 60 32028 or go to online here! Berit xx
]]>2015-02-06T14:18:55+01:002015-02-06T14:18:55+01:00f1289834-0c35-4811-9abe-54bca86cbddfHow about some colour to brighten up your day?Hair colour doesn't have to be 'natural' tones. For the past few years, hair trends have utilized all colours in the rainbow. Some types are permanent, some wash/fade after a few shampoos, but none are scary, and by all means, you don't have to be 'crazy' to try them! I have many 'conservative' clients with 9-5 jobs within all fields who have been bitten by the colour-bug.
Here are select few who have taken the plunge. The last group of pictures are of a client who didn't like the idea of having to prelighten her hair, so we landed on Great Lengths extentions, blonde and red to create a new look for her. It saves her hair from chemical damage and when she tires of it, all she needs to do is remove them!
]]>2014-12-11T12:26:42+01:002014-12-11T12:26:42+01:0051e2e343-3090-4266-90c1-0f71f056d40cXmas in Florida!This holiday season, my family and I will be traveling to my parent's house in Florida for Christmas and New Years. We haven't been home for three years, and by now many of my friends are well aware that I am looking forward to some quality time in my childhood home with friends and family!
Since I will be gone for 3,5 weeks, I have opened my book up each day until our departure to make sure I get in most of my clients before this holiday season. If you cannot find an apt via our online booking, call the salon and ask to speak to me. I am already fully booked on several days, but I will try my best to shuffle my book to satisfy all your hair needs!
And to rub it in, I found a few pictures from Brevard County during the holidays! I have to say that a warm Christmas paired with my mum's traditional Norwegian Christmas Dinner is far better than this minus 5 degree weather!
These are some of my Christmas traditions. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season now matter where you are!
]]>2014-12-03T14:34:04+01:002014-12-03T14:34:04+01:00026503ae-200c-4b59-9d65-ad9d867517bcA day in the life of an Adam og Eva Hair Stylist Yesterday my day was filled with inspiration, so I thought perhaps I would share it with you. Hopefully it sparks something within you, a new season, a new you.
]]>2014-11-07T13:41:06+01:002014-11-07T13:41:06+01:0021718ed5-6a5f-4aba-8099-a63eac5b923aMathu Andersen Orginally from Sydney, Mathu immigrated to New York in 1986. There he would join forces with Zaldy Goco, and go on to create an influential partnership within the world of fashion and photography. His style is very distinct, yet his clientelle couldn't be more diverse. Throughout the years he has worked with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce to name a few, not to mention the elite photographers that are Annie Liebovitz, Francesco Scavullo, Steven Meise, Guzman and many more. Mathu and RuPaul's friendship has blossomed over the years, and because of this, Mathu is currently Creative Producer of RuPaul's Drag Race, and manages RuPaul's image on the show. (Ie, make-up, clothes, and styling of wigs) In addition to his work on the show, he has been known to hold workshops to help teach others about the splendor that is make-up artistry.
Adam og Eva Bislett Wilhelmsgate 1. 0168 Oslo Tlf 22 60 32 28 Onlinebooking Here
Zaldy, RuPaul, Mathu ca 1992
All images taken from Pinterest and Google.
]]>2014-10-28T12:46:31+01:002014-10-28T12:46:31+01:00f4680a37-0b96-41e1-9f2a-80d6379859cfFreshen Up Your Grey? My mum has 'always' been blonde, although in recent years I think the highlights she has had to have to maintain her blonde locks could disprove that she is 'naturally' blonde! Like everyone else, when you age, (whether young or old), your hair changes colour, usually gets darker, then lighter. My mum is now at a point where she has lots of different shades of grey and white, which I personally find to be beautiful in its own right. However, after a long summer full of sunshine, her hair had gone very light, with a brassy tone in her lengths. I decided to take her hair color down a notch, something that could be preceived as her natural hair color.
Color Camo by Redken is marketed as a 'mens' hair color. (mainly because most woman prefer to colour their greys completely) It has been developed for those who wish to keep their white/grey hair at bay while maintaining a natural look. It takes a mere five minutes to process, no longer than a normal shampoo session.
So if you are in doubt as to what to do with your color after a long summer in the sun, perhaps a quick Color Camo is for you...
To book an apt, call tlf 22 60 32 28
Berit xx
]]>2014-10-02T13:55:57+02:002014-10-02T13:55:57+02:00bd6cb541-49db-4d8a-af4a-8ad5234a5dacDid someone mention HATS?I have said it before, and I shall say it again.
I. Love. Hats.
We need more hats in our life, not to mention colour it can add to your wardrobe. And it's not just for the gals, the guys need to embrace the versatile hat. A hat isn't just a method to cover up a bad hair day. They can enhance your fab hair and add that little something to your look.
Next time you look at yourself in the mirror, ask yourself, 'Would a hat make this even cooler?' The answer is more than likely, 'Yes, yes it would.'
HATS 4EVA!
Bxx
]]>2014-09-30T16:57:23+02:002014-09-30T16:57:23+02:005a719543-cdd7-406a-aa13-7b922bfc971aWant Fullness and Body?My wonderful colleague from Nedre Slottsgate Bia Eggum, took the time out of her busy schedule yesterday to come up and teach me how to apply the new GL Apps Tape Extensions from Great Lengths.
My client has worn extensions in various forms for years, and now that she is expecting, wanted something that would be easier for her to maintain. We decided to give tape extensions a go, and the result was better than I had anticipated. The pros of tape vs single strands are many, but for this particular client, the width of the hair extension gave a natural flow to the hair, which in turn blended perfectly within her own.
The end result was one of added fullness and volume, something that most women want desperately! The entire process took half the time of what it normally would have, which of course is an added bonus.
Tape Extensions aren't just for length, or fullness. They can also be used to create an effect with a splashes of color here and there. The options are limitless.
To book an apt, call tlf. 22 60 32 28 Berit xx
]]>2014-09-26T12:31:40+02:002014-09-26T12:31:40+02:005ae87401-6e90-4d99-b732-99164e205524This is Paloma FaithLondon born Paloma Faith is one of my current fashion inspirations. Not only does she rock ginger and blonde hair dos that I love love love, but more importantly, she uses colour creatively, and isn't afraid to wear a good hat!
In an interview she was once quoted saying, "Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Grace Jones, Bjork and Dita Von Teese; they represent different sides of my fashion personality. To me a great style icon is someone who doesn’t take fashion too seriously, someone prepared to take risks and wear mad things. I love it when clothes look like art. Some of the pieces I wear live look like pieces of sculpture."
Paloma is a wonderful role model. Great voice, down to earth, hilarious sense of humour, and isn't afraid to be different. Check her out, you might like what you see.
Berit xxx
]]>2014-09-24T12:47:39+02:002014-09-24T12:47:39+02:00cba79684-0ce2-4a50-b31e-fc227d3ab26cMods vs Rockers 50th Anniversary The weekend we were there marked the 50th Anniversary of the clash between the Mods and the Rockers. It was August Bank Holiday Weekend, and the town was full of mods and rockers coming down to the seafront. I have never seen so many Mods in my life! I coined a new term, 'modwatching'. I couldn't get enough of their sharp fashion, hair-dos and of course their decked out scooters!
I have always admired the texturized cuts of the British Mod, and so I present to you my current inspiration: The Mod.
I had to buy myself a pair of brogues of course
]]>2014-09-11T14:17:54+02:002014-09-11T14:17:54+02:0029e8dec8-eda7-4966-8a33-a1fb8be10a50Festival Hair I have worked through most of this years summer, so now it is my turn to enjoy having time off and soaking up some rays. (Although I don't need too much, I prefer my skin one shade darker than blue!) This time next week, my husband and our three year old will be on the Isle of Wight at the 27th Annual Garlic Festival! Kevin and I are avid garlic lovers, Sean Darby on the other hand needs a bit of persuasion. However I am sure garlic ice cream will go down a treat with him!
So here are a few pictures of short hair festival looks for those of you still enjoying time off during these warm summer days! And a few from the Isle of Wight just because...
]]>2014-08-09T13:34:53+02:002014-08-09T13:34:53+02:00cc5a9ad0-8279-4986-bfbc-544aaf40bdecGo Natural? As a colourist I hear a lot of clients wanting to do the same, but they don't have the patience to let it grow out. I also feel that if you highlight the regrowth a little so that the hard line is softened, you will still end up with a regrowth....so what do you do?
The answer is easy. L'Oreal Professional has a semi-permanent hair colour (Dia Light) that colours only previously colourtreated hair! What does that mean for you? It means that you can colour your entire head, including the regrowth, without worry. Your regrowth will remain its natural colour, and the rest will be matched! Easy peasy.
I had 20 mintues to spare today, so I decided to test it out. I am super pleased with the result! I am surprised at how dark I am, but hey, that's me! Dark mysterious gal and all...
If you would like to embark on your own journey, call or go online to book an apt with me. TLF: 22 60 32 28
Bxx
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]]>2014-07-18T16:03:59+02:002014-07-18T16:03:59+02:00eac91bad-58d1-4f24-8a69-7d3fcd895ecfTracks My husband said I had Sergeant Stripes, my mother said it reminded her of an old Citroen, but with an extra chevron, my coworker said she thought it looked like a Wi-Fi symbol....
I don't mind either way, I love it.
Bxx
]]>2014-07-18T14:45:03+02:002014-07-18T14:45:03+02:00ce236ee7-8801-4404-bbe4-f2fef5e35fdaFeeling the Heat?We love our male clientelle just as much as we do the gals, so when Gunnar came in last week in dire need of a cut, I was more than happy to help! The poor guy was so hot under all that hair, but was under strict orders from the misses to keep his viking-like beard...
Here he is, trimmed up and ready for the rest of what we hope will be a long warm summer in the land of the midnight sun!
If you are feeling the heat and need some expert help, call the shop! TLF: 22 60 32 28. I loves me some beards!