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HopeCuts Hits Monmouth County

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:10:44 +0000

HopeCuts Mid-Atlantic happens at salons in several states in this part of the country this Sunday, September 23. One of my favorite salons is participating. Salon Kokopelli will be holding their HopeCuts event on Sunday from 10a – 2p at their Brielle location on Rt. 71 (201 Union Ave.) Proceeds from services done on Sunday [...]

How to Control Brown Spots on the Skin

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:37:42 +0000

Jennifer in Brick had her thyroid removed 5 years ago, and is now noticing brown patches on her skin. She wants to know how she can maintain healthy skin without a thyroid. Tracey from Salon Kokopelli’s skincare department has an answer with today’s Beauty Secret! Tracey says an Ultimate Hydrafacial is in order to treat [...]

Cures for Oily Hair at the Crown

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:42:33 +0000

Sometimes hair can really drive you crazy. Jean writes in on behalf of her daughter, who is having trouble with her hair getting oily at the crown. Salon Kokopelli co-owner and hairstylist Mary Ball has a couple of suggestions and solutions with this week’s beauty secret! Mary says there are a few factors that could [...]

Hair Color for Very Sensitive Skin Sufferers

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:05:25 +0000

Salon Kokopelli is all about looking and feeling your best. Katherine is Jackson is dealing with Lupus and wants to color her hair but can’t chance a bad skin reaction. Koko co-owner Mary Ball says Katherine has several options! Mary says that, as usual, a consultation is key. During the consultation, the stylist can conduct [...]

The Best Way to Care for Men's Skin

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:03:43 +0000

We don't often get questions for Team Koko from men, but we love to see them! Greg in Brick is wondering the best way to care for the skin on a man's face.

Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has the answer with this week’s Beauty Secret!

Achieving Bold Highlights With Dark Hair and Grays

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:00:20 +0000

Jocelyn in Jackson has dark colored hair with some grays as well, and she wants to know the best way to achieve bold, chunky highlights. Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has the answer with this week’s Beauty Secret! Mary says that a bold, chunky highlight is a bit of a dated look, but if that’s [...]

How to Prevent Wrinkles Before They Start

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:17:46 +0000

Nancy in Manasquan, like the rest of us, is searching for that fountain of youth...wondering how to prevent wrinkles before they start. Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has the answer with this week’s Beauty Secret!

Mary says sunscreen is key, starting from a young age, and she stresses the importance of drinking a lot of water and using good products.

She also suggests getting facials as well, as part of r

How to Strengthen Brittle Nails

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:19:12 +0000

Tracy in Toms River is a teacher who is constantly washing her hands during the school year, leaving her nails broken and brittle. Now that summer is here, she wants to know the best way to strengthen nails, and Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has the answer with this week’s Beauty Secret! Mary says the [...]

Coloring and Covering Gray Hair With Dark Roots

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:09:29 +0000

Gray hairs can ruin anyone’s day…and they can be a pain to cover up. Denise is Jackson is sick of having to deal with dark roots and having to color her hair every six weeks. She’s looking for an alternative and Salon Kokopelli co-owner and hairstylist Mary Ball has an answer! Mary says there are [...]

How to Beat a Bad Hair Day [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET/AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:22:32 +0000

There’s nothing worse than a bad hair day. Lindsay in Brick wants to know the best way to keep hair straight on a humid summer day…Salon Kokopelli co-owner and hairstylist Mary Ball has an answer! Mary says the right products and tools are key, but sometimes, you just can’t fight mother nature. She recommends a [...]

Is Hair Color Safe For Alopecia Areata Sufferers? [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:45:34 +0000

Dawn in Matawan had a question today about a cause very close to the staff at Salon Kokopelli: alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a condition that causes round patches of hair loss and can eventually lead to total hair loss. Dawn is newly diagnosed with this condition and wants to know if it is still [...]

Most At-Home Treatments Are a Bad Idea [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:40:48 +0000

Janet in Neptune and Barbara in Tinton Falls had questions about doing facials at home and how to fix an at-home keratin treatment gone wrong. Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has been a hairstylist and salon owner for more than 20 years. She says more often than not, home treatments are a bad idea, and [...]

Protecting Hair From the Sun [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET/AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:44:06 +0000

Perfect timing for this question…how can you protect hair (especially color-treated) from the sun? Get the scoop from Salon Kokopelli co-owner/hair stylist Mary Ball! Mary says regular maintenance before you go out in the sun is just as important as the products you use while in the sun. As for those products, she says Redken [...]

Last Minute Costume Ideas For Tonight's '80s Party! [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:22:46 +0000

So you slacked off and have no idea what to wear to tonight’s Totally Awesome ‘80s Party? Don’t stress, a few easy-to-find items and you’ll be good to go! (The best costume will win $1,000 in the costume contest!)

Should Eyebrow Color Match Hair Color? [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05:32 +0000

As someone who once had incredibly blond hair with incredibly dark brown eyebrows, I love this question… Get the scoop from Salon Kokopelli co-owner/hair stylist Mary Ball! Mary says unless you are getting it professionally done, keep the color away from your eyebrows. It can be very dangerous to apply at-home color to the area [...]

Treating A Flaky Scalp With Color-Treated Hair [SALON KOKOPELLI'S BEAUTY SECRET][AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:24:20 +0000

Today’s question comes from yours truly, in the hopes that sharing my embarrassing condition will bring us all some answers! Luckily Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball has an answer! I have highlighted (color-treated) hair and I get flakes. I don’t know if it’s dandruff, a dry scalp, or what. What I do know is [...]

Salon Kokopelli's Beauty Secret – Does Hair Build Tolerance To Products? [AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:59:36 +0000

Colleen in Brick uses great heat-protecting products on her hair since she flat irons everyday, but she's noticing breakage and is wondering if her hair has built up a tolerance to the products.

Listen as Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball and I talk about it and offer some solutions!

Salon Kokopelli's Beauty Secret – Moisturizing Oily Skin

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:57:35 +0000

Diane in Edison says she knows it is very important to moisturize no matter what your skin type is, but her oily skin type is making her bangs oily no matter what product she uses. Listen as Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball and I talk about a great solution! If you have a question [...]

Salon Kokopelli's Beauty Secret – Brittle Hair/Washing Hair Everyday [AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:49:42 +0000

Lisa in Sea Girt does hot yoga everyday and her constant hair washing is leaving her with brittle hair that’s full of static and frizz. Listen as Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball and I talk about a great solution! If you have a question for Team Koko, you can submit it here for the chance [...]

Salon Kokopelli's Beauty Secret – Best Way To Cover Grays [AUDIO]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:54:27 +0000

Nancy in Point Pleasant is noticing her gray hair is coming in faster and wants to know if she should stick to highlights or go for all over hair color. Listen as Salon Kokopelli co-owner Mary Ball and I talk about it! If you have a question for Team Koko, you can submit it here [...]