MORPHIC FAVE: RENE FURTERER ABSOLUE KERATINE

Here at Morphic, we've got a new favorite product, and we want you to get your hands on it too! 

One of the highlights of salon life is getting first try at the newest and best products, so we were stoked to check out Rene Furterer Absolue Keratine. 

The "keratin" part provides hair with really amazing gloss and shine, so it's perfect for those who need a little extra oomph for dry strands from things like heat styling, color treatments, or even just cold weather (so it's perfect for winter). Plus, it smells amazing. To turn those limp locks into silk for the holidays!

Mishi says, "This is product is great for anyone who feels like their hair is dry and damaged, or anyone who just likes to treat their hair with something super rich every once in a while. Just use more or less, depending on preference. Perfect for hair that's been highlighted."

Mishi created a beautiful ombre that she sealed with the Absolu shampoo and conditioner. Instead of looking dry you can see that her hair is shiny and healthy.

Mishi created a beautiful ombre that she sealed with the Absolu shampoo and conditioner. Instead of looking dry you can see that her hair is shiny and healthy.

We're so excited about this line, we're offering a Rene Furterer Absolue Keratine Gift Bag.  The set includes shampoo, conditioner, leave-in, and a $25 treatment gift card for just $99 (a $150 value). Get yours today! 

Morphic at Bridal Week in NYC

Sourced from the designer Rita Vinieris

Morphic was once again backstage for a NY runway doing what we love most...the hair. This time it was all about bridal and Mishi picked up a couple of lessons from the backstage that we urge you try out.

Enjoy the look.

Runway Looks 101

1. Slicked backed ponytails are in this season.

2. embrace yourself in your dress and stand tall.

Thanks for sharing Mishi.

STYLE SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN

Welcome to our second Style Spotlight! Lauren is rad as hell, and we just love her grey hair. She's so cool, let's just meet her already! 

Want this look? Book the Chroma Hair service.

Want this look? Book the Chroma Hair service.

YOUR HAIR IS AMAZING. WE HAVE TO START THERE...

What inspired your hair look?
My hair inspirtation came from my favorite color grey. I wanted grey hair for years and extensively searched for a stylist who could help me achieve it. I went through one failed attempt a while back that faded to a horrible bleached blonde. A couple years ago I found Mishi and she agreed to embark on this hair adventure with me, the rest is history!

What is your hair regimen?
Because my hair is so heavily processed,  I try to take really good care of it. I rarely wash my hair—only once every couple weeks to preserve the color as much as I can between salon visits. When I do wash it I leave Olaplex 3 ($28) in my wet hair for 15 minutes, then use Rene Furterer's Okara Mild Silver Shampoo ($29), and leave it in for about an hour. Then I wash that out and do the Absolu Keratine Mask ($52 )for about 15 minutes. For in between washes I usedry shampoo. I try to use very minimal heat styling, but I've enjoyed practicing with my Caruso steam rollers. I'm so busy my day-to-day routine consists of brushing my hair and running out the door.

Blow Dry or Air Dry?
Air dry! With everything I do to get my hair color perfect, I try to use as little heat styling as possible! I usually blow dry just a bit so it's not soaking wet, then let it finish air drying. 

Top 5 favorite hair products?

  1. Rene Furterer's Okara Mild Silver Shampoo! ($29) It's my number one product for keeping my hair color looking great.
  2. Bamboo Kendi Oil ($25) I use it all the time, usually on my ends.
  3. Dry shampoo ($28) I used different brands, but it's a lifesaver since I wash my hair so infrequently.
  4. Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray—I love big hair, and this builds volume and smells amazing!
  5. Elnett—The classic! Still the best hairspray I've ever used!

What’s your best tip for someone with your hair on a budget?
Grey hair is probably not a great choice for someone on a budget. It takes a lot of upkeep and maintenance. I would say just be realistic about what you want to spend, but definitely only go with someone you trust and take really good care of it.

Lauren is wearing Harputs' Own

Lauren is wearing Harputs' Own

What is the coolest thing you own?
I have a WWII-looking rusted out bomb sitting in my living room. It's pretty awesome. 

What current fashion trend you're over?
I was hoping that trends were over! Really, though, I hope that the world's appetite for low-quality, cheaply made, trend-driven clothing decreases. It's bad for the environment, more often than not is made by extremely underpaid workers, and contributes to a culture of wasteful consumption.

Let's talk career...

What do you do for a living?
I'm the Director of Product Marketing a startup called Pantheon. I specialize in the developer tools space.

Coolest thing about your job?
I'm always learning. I have to be constantly learning new things and improving to stay engaged, and there's never a dull moment when it comes to my job. I also really love working with developers, who I tend to get along with well.

What are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about being the voice of the user, data, and always staying curious! 

And you live in San Francisco...

 Describe SF in three words...
"It's so expensive" 

Would you ever leave?
I'd like to live in Japan. And if our gentrification problem doesn't improve, I'm not sure I'll want to live here forever.

How long have you lived here?
I was born and raised in The Bay! I stayed for college in The Bay and have lived in San Francisco since.

What is the best way to decompress?
I love to play records, watch movies or Rick and Morty (the best show on television right now) with my boyfriend, go on hikes, and gardening.

 

FOOD & FUN

Who is your favorite musical artist?
Four Tet

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I've always wanted to be able to use the Force. 

Favorite word?
Galaxy

Favorite curse word?
Putain—a habit I picked up living in Paris and never shook!

 

What's the wildest thing you've ever eaten?
Hmm...I ate crickets and grasshoppers recently—that's pretty out there. They were really tasty. I've also eaten ox penis.

If you could have one last meal, what would it be?
There's a Vietnamese dish that consists of a whole roasted fish that you cook and then roll spring rolls with at the table that is simple but just so good, and reminds me of my childhood.

Name your favorite restaurants in San Francisco?
We're lucky to have such awesome food here.
I love Bar Tartine.  

 

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REAL TALK. WHAT IS THE PROUDEST MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE?

I was out in the desert shooting guns with my friends. We were trap shooting and I'd never shot a shotgun before. The guys weren't having much luck. When it was my turn, the guys were all about to make fun of me because the shotgun was about as big as I am and I was standing there in this billowing white desert getup with feathers sticking out of my hair. I did not look like I could do this. My friend started pulling and I started blasting those clay pigeons out of the sky, one after another. When I was done shooting, all my friends shut right up! I was pretty satisfied with myself.

Thanks, Lauren! 

 

Initially, when I did Lauren's hair I bleached it three times starting with the mid lengths and ends. Later, I do the roots since it has to sit for a shorter time then the rest of the hair. Her toner is the ashiest toner possible, which is 911 and 802. We always use the Olaplex and Powerdose treatment to keep her hair healthy.

 

Mishi takes on New york fashion week

Sourced: Beauty Launch Pad

Two weeks ago Morphic received news that I was awarded to chance to assist in New York Fashion week. This has been a career dream of mine and the chance to cross this off of my bucket list is an amazing feeling. I want to share my New York Fashion week with you lovely people because this is where we can all get together and realize dreams do come true. Plus, enjoy some fashion and hair fun.

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All that goes into making a fashion show happen...

 

Ready, set, werk it

 

Then I met...

Harper's BAZAAR Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor, Avril Graham, Rene furterer's VP, Francois Viargues and, the incredibly talented designer, Rita Vinieris

New! STYLE Spotlight: Zara

Want to know what makes a Morphic maven tick? Welcome to the new Style Spotlight! We'll highlight the amazing people we've met in the salon, and get the low-down on their careers, their routines, and their absolute must-haves. Then, we'll tell you how we styled them! Ready? Let's get started! 

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San Francisco native Zara is one bad ass chick. In her job as a brand builder and product designer, she loves creating things she knows others will enjoy. Mishi was the first to meet Zara, while out to lunch at E&O Kitchen and Bar and just had to talk her into  letting her cut her curly tresses!  Luckily, Zara happily accepted. She walked through our doors with such confidence that we  just had to share her secrets with you. This is the quick, down & dirty on her favorite things and some advice for your soul. 

 

Hi Zara! First, tell us a bit about your style.

Your style in three words? 
How about three phrases... 1. I never have time to shop,  2. I'm not forever 21, and 3. This is more grown up

What is a current trend you're over? 
The "authenticity" trend. Men with beards who look just as good without them. Women with overpriced, raw leather handbags—a true vehicle for pretentiousness.   

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YOU'RE A SAN FRANCISCO NATIVE. LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.

Favorite restaurants? 
Foreign Cinema (old favorite), Bouche (new favorite),
and Cafe Europa (odd, old school). 

Favorite person? 
The tamale lady. 

Would you ever leave San Francisco?
Yes. But I would wander back eventually. 

 

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OKAY, NOW HAIR! 

Top 5 favorite hair products?
5!?!  Does a healthy diet count?  My pillow & 7 hrs sleep (the best styling product around!), my own homemade curl conditioning pomade. 

What’s your best tip for someone with your hair on a budget? 
Pay for a great cut. Let it grow out, keep it wild and sexy until you can't stand the length anymore (8 months), rinse and repeat.

What inspired your hair look?
A sea change. I find I can think clearer with shorter hair.  

What is your hair regimen?
Wake up in the morning, loving my bed-head look, shower, ruin the precious bed-head, re-style w/curl creme.

Blow Dry or Air Dry?
Always air dry! Its my right, as a short hair. 

Who is your hair inspiration?
My mood. 


 

JUST FOR FUN...

What is the coolest thing you own?
A knitting machine. 

Favorite pick up line?
"You need some help with that?" *New York accent*

Last trip you took?
Las Vegas

Favorite place to visit in the world?
My friends' houses. 

Last music show you attended? 
Delta Spirit. 

If you taught a class, what would it be?
How to silence your inner critic. -or- Handmade Homelife 101
 

Best thing about this year?
The life liberation I've experienced as of late. 

Proudest moment of your life?
Teaching my 8yo nephew how to ride a horse, and seeing him take to it right away. 

Best way to decompress?
Laughing it off with friends & fam. 

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I know it's generic, but FLYING. 

Favorite word?
Yes. 

Favorite curse word? 
FAAAAHU$&@K!

What is a booked that shaped you?
The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter.

 

The first thing to know about black hair is that it doesn't produce much of  its own oil. This is why black hair and the scalp needs and loves moisturizing oils.  Naturally, the first thing I did was do a scalp and oil treatment.  Over here at Morphic were are addicted to the Complex 5 and the Karite Intense Nourishing Oil Spray.  First, I applied the Complex 5 by taking parting down the middle and continuing with long sections like a canoe. This  is called basing the scalp. The product has orange and lavender oil that keeps the scalp clean and purified, like a Clarisonic for the scalp. Then, I layered Karite oil over by spraying all over hair and scalp. On Zara, I would say I use 8 pumps all over. Massage and leave on for ideally 20 mins. I was able to let it marinate while I cut her hair.  

After letting the oil sit, I washed and conditioned the hair with Seven Lustre Shampoo and Conditioner. I like to condition twice and scrunch and squeeze the conditioner out of the hair during the second conditioning. With my palms, I mixed equal parts of Gel Defrisant and the Gel Vegetal  in my hand.  With open palms, I "glaze" the hair with my hands distributing product to the outside of the hair. Scrunch one more time and let it air dry. Afterwards loosen it up with fingertips. Lightly spray with shine spray.

 

Thanks, Zara! We've loved getting to know you!

Stay tuned for our next Style Spotlight on Lauren!