Alysia's Bio

• December 2003 - present. Owner/stylist of UnSprung salon
• April 2002 - December 2003. Stylist at Lisa Bradford, specializing in chemical straightening
• 2000 - 2001. Portland State University Honors College (supervisor: Dr. Michael Flower), full-time student, Biochemistry major. 24 credits of chemistry study and lab experience completed
• 1997 - present. Traveling, freelance hairdresser
• 1991 - 1997. Hairdresser at Hickox & Friends
• 1990 - 1991. Roffler's Technical Institute (Beauty School) in Orlando, FL, Student
• 1989 - 1990. Oregon State University, full time student, Theatre major. Costume design/construction, wig/hair styling

Pertinent Straightening Education Information:

• Brazilian Gloss(Jan.2010, UnSprung Salon) 1/2 & 1/2 head experiments showed Global to go straighter.
  www.braziliangloss.com
• iStraight Keratin(Jan.2010 UnSprung Salon) 1/2 & 1/2 experiments showed Global to go straighter.
  www.ibsbeauty.com
• As of Dec. 2009, Global is the preferred brand of semi-permanent straightening.
• QOD (Nov. 2009) /2 & 1/2 experiments show that Marcia Teixeira and Global go straighter.
  www.qodusa.com
• Marcia Advanced Treatment(Oct.28, 2009. UnSprung Salon) 1/2 & 1/2 head done with the Advanced Treatment on one side, original formula on the other. Advanced Treatment can be washed after 24 hours. Initially, both sides looked the same. Original formula outlasted Advanced Treatment by almost 2 months.
  www.braziliankeratin.com
• Coppola Keratin Complex Class(Oct.26th, 2009. UnTangled Salon) Attended class to preview new clear formula. Product was not demonstrated, as promised. However, much misinformation regarding Brazilian Keratin Treatments in general, was demonstrated. There has been no change in origional formula since it was first tested Sept. 2007 at UnSprung.
  www.keratincomplex.com
• Global Keratin(August, 2009. UnSprung Salon) Twelve half & half heads were done with Marcia Teixeira's original formula and Global's 4%. The Global side initially went straighter, and lasted several weeks longer, on average. This product has been added to the salon.
  www.globalkeratin.com
• Marcia Teixeira product exploration. Multiple flat iron passes vs. single pass. Protein treatment add on. (May, 2009. UnSprung Salon) A model's hair was divided into quarters. From side to side, the right side was given a protein treatment before the BKT. The left side was not. From front to back, the hair in front of the ears was given one pass per section of the flatiron at full heat. The back half was given regular multiple passes. After 3 months, the treatment revealed that multiple passes looked as straight as the single pass. The protein treated hair looked more reverted than the non-protein treated hair. The protein treated hair did not look any healthier.
• Agi Max Brazilian Treatment (Feb.2nd, 2008. Shampoo Ave.B Salon, Ny, NY.) Product demo was taught by Daniel. Treatment was done on one of Daniel's clients, while I assisted. Process took @4 hours. Client had course, dense, highlighted(that day) hair. Client had previous TR on ends. After treatment, wet hair appeared to only @1/2 way straight. After blowdrying with a round brush, hair smoothed out. Hair looked healthy. Because hair can be shampooed same day, end results can be seen day of treatment. This treatment includes a neutralizing step after treatment is flatironed into hair. This neutralizing step is different than other BKT's. More info to come.
  www.shampooavenueb.com
• Zerran Reform Natural Hair Straightening (December 26th, 2007. UnSprung Salon, Portland, OR) Thermal straightening system presented as a Brazilian, but is not. Class was taught by husband and wife team who flew up from California. Product is supposedly made from all natural ingredients. Contains no thio or hydroxides. However, we can not verify this. The hair did not go straight on two different test strips during class. Product was purchased by Sky and treatment was performed on two different models, both of which looked very unsatisfactory. As of March 3, 2008, the product is still not listed on their websight.
  www.zerran.com
• Keratin Complex Hair Therapy by Peter Coppola (September 2007, UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) Brazilian-type thermal straightener. After doing 10 models who previously had the Marcia treatment, it has been decided that this treatment does not last as long, average @2-3 months. Because the solution is dark amber colored, it seems to slightly darken light colored hair and greys. It is about 40% more expensive than Marcia's product (as of Sept. 2007). Leaves the hair feeling a little healthier and shinier initially. This product does cause some clients eye irritation. Generally it is a great product, however clients still are choosing the longer lasting formula.
  www.keratincomplex.com
• The Hallows (July 26, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) New straightening system. More info to come.
  www.thehallows.com/index.html
  BKT side by side comparison (July 18, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) Treated 1/2 head with Marcia’s, 1/2 head with Nadine’s. Both lasted about the same time from beginning to end, however Nadines stayed straighter longer(a couple weeks) and then faded quicker at the end. Marcia's more steadily faded.
  www.brazilianhairstraightening.com
• Biolustre (June 20, 24 and July 11, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) Biolustre applied to 3 heads of hair, prior to highlight, as a treatment proir to BKT. Initial slight thickness observed in all, but only lasted about 2 shampoos. Breakage noted around bang area after highlight on “Prior to highlight” model. Once treatment wore off of “as a treatment,” hair looked slightly dryer. “Prior to BKT” showed no change.
  www.biolustre.com
• Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment (March 12th, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR.) This is a semi-permanent straightening treatment. At the time we purchased this product, no classes were offered. A simple video was accessible through their websight and was very easy to follow and understand. This treatment can be used on any hair type, and the duration of straightness varies approximately 2-4 months.
  www.braziliankeratin.com
• Tanagra Brazilian Nanokeratinizing System (March 2 & 6, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR.) This is a conditioning treatment only. Found that the Noiraude Pro Treatment seems to last longer and has varied components which are great for treatment particular issues. The Tanagra System made the hair feel good immediately after the treatment was done, but it didn't seem to last past the first shampoo. They have created a very innovative machine and look we forward to see what they bring us in the future.
  www.bccosmetics.com
• Matrix Opti-Smooth (October 24, 2006. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR. Performed by Sky Haynes. Altered technique to see results.) Model had 7 inches of roots. Finished hair was 1-2 shades lighter due to peroxide neutralizer. Hair continues to smell like chemical when wet. Liscio treated hair does not continue to smell or lighten natural color. There is still no scalp protection with opti-Smooth.
  www.matrix.com
• I-Straight root touch-up set-up (June 18, 2006. Image Designers College of Cosmetology. Portland, OR. Stylist/trainer: Alice). Client had very kinky hair, Approximately 30% to 40% breakage, probably from bends at scalp. I didn't stay for entire procedure, just wanted to see set-up and initial solution application, and quality of hair treated with I-Straight over time. www.ibsbeauty.com/ourproduct/index.html
• I-Straight (June 15, 2006. Image Designers College of Cosmetology. Portland, OR. Taught by Maria). No scalp protection with I-Straight. Model's fine virgin hair did not go straight. Bends were explained as something okay to have. I will be restraightening model's hair with Liscio. www.ibsbeauty.com/ourproduct/index.html
• Paul Brown, Unwinded Retexturizing System (April 9th-10th, 2006. Beauty Revolution Hair Show. Seattle, WA.). No scalp protection. Model's naturally kinky hair ended up still very fluffy, kinky and in definite need of further styling. Results were very disappointing. www.paulbrownhawaii.com
• Q8 Straightening Class (August 16th, 2005. HQ Salon, Manhattan, NY. Taught by Rebecca and GG). Product line released in 2005 in the US. Watched instructional video, followed by hands on mock procedure. www.q8usa.com
• Milbon Straight Liscio Advanced Class (August 15th, 2005. Milbon USA, Inc. headquarters, Manhattan, NY. Taught by Shige Kosuda, Sal and Debra). First Milbon class for the new Liscio Straight product. Hands on class of 6 stylists & 2 models. www.milbon-usa.com
• Milbon Straight Liscio Root touch up (August 13th, 2005. Shige Kosuda Salon, Manhattan, NY. Taught by Shige Kosuda). Root touch up/ education on new products and techniques. Demostrated current Liscio Straight root touch up technique. Salon's website: www.shigesalon.com (under construction)
• Liscio System (August 14th, 2004, Shige Kosuda Salon, Manhattan, NY. Taught by Shige Kosuda). Root touch up/education on new products/techniques. Demostrated new Liscio system expected in U.S. in spring/summer 2005. Shige used the new system on my hair, showing new techniques to be used with new formulation. Salon's website: www.shigesalon.com (under construction)
• ECOStraight (July 21-24th, 2004, UnSprung Salon, Portland, OR. Company does not provide classes). Four demonstrations on 4 different clients. Results: 80% initial straightening, with reversion after 1 month resulting in approximately 20% lasting curl reduction. www.ecostraight.com (site no longer active, no current website available)
• BioIonics seminar (Apr. 18-19th, 2004, Seattle, WA Hair Show. Taught by Fernando Romerro). At same show, also observed I-Straight demo and product. www.bioionic.com
• Redken Verticle Straight (Mar. 29, 2004, Salon Halo, St. Helens, OR. Taught by Charlene). www.redken.com
• ISO Neo (Feb. 16th, 2004, Pacific Salon Systems, Beaverton, OR location. Taught by Margie). www.isohair.com
• ISO Main Tamer system training (Jan. 19th, 2004, Pacific Salon Systems, Vancouver location. Taught by Christa) www.isohair.com
• Liscio advanced techniques/ new product training (Jan.12th, 2004, New York headquarters. Taught by Mr. Soowan Chang) www.milbon-usa.com
• YukoSystems G-series (Jan. 11th, 2004, Emilio Antonio Salon, Manhattan, NY Taught by Mayumi Amano). www.yuko-usa.com
  Liscio systems advanced training (Oct. 27th, 2003, New York headquarters. Taught by Mr. Soowan Chang) www.milbon-usa.com
  Liscio systems one on one educational/root touch up appointment (Aug.12th, 2003. Shige Kosuda Salon, NY City, with Shige as the trainer/technician.) Salon's website: www.shigesalon.com (under construction)
• YukoSystem G-Series advanced training (LA, Ca June 30th, 2003. Taught by Andre, Tanya and Connie). www.yuko-usa.com
• Farouk CHI Transformation System (Portland, OR March 31, 2003. Taught by Kelly from Opulent Salon). www.farouk.com
• BioIonics (LA headquarters of Fernando Remerro Salong Nov. 19th. 2002. Taught by Fernando Remerro and staff). www.bioionic.com
  Liscio system (Shinbi headquarters in LA, Oct.14th, 2002. Taught by Yong Chong and Soowan Chang, flown in from N.Y.) www.milbon-usa.com
• Rusk Thermal Straight system (West Coast Burnside location Sept. 16th 2002, Portland, OR, Taught by Adia Alverez from Aphrodite Salon). www.rusk1.com
• YukoSystem root touch up class(Sept.1st, 2002, Lisa Bradford Salon. Erin was flown up from the Beverly Hills Yuko Salon). www.yuko-usa.com
  YukoSystem hands-on class in LA (April 8th, 2002, taught by Andre, assisted by Mona and Erin). www.yuko-usa.com