Alysia's Bio

Pertinent Education

• 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

Hairstyling and Haircutting Education

• Feb. 3rd, 2008, Sally Hershberger Salon, Meatpacking District, NY.  This really doesn't count, but it still is worth noting. Sally was doing a long layered haircut right in front of her 2nd story window overlooking 14th street. As plain as day, I could see her doing the haircut, observed by 3 very attentive assistants. Looking as cool as ever, and not speaking a word, she completed her $425 (or whatever it is these days) haircut which she is so famous for....along with her creation of the "Meg" Ryan haircut, numerous upon numerous editorial pages, magazine covers, and product creations. All you hairdressers know the magic of Sally. She was sporting a black tee-shirt tucked into black jeans, black belt and a black bandana head band. Interestingly, she held all the hair out and away from the head for the layering, instead of using zero elevation. All the layers were at the very bottom.
• August 2003 - 2005, Shige Kosuda Salon Japanese cutting technique observation. 5 to 6 hour sessions (while I was getting my hair chemically straightened), watching entirely Japanese staff of five perform haircuts using amazing Japanese technique. A haircut took anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Amazing. The Japanese have been my biggest inspiration in all aspects of my career since 2002.
• 2004, Yosh’s final lecture and private tutorial. Other various cutting technique classes. Beauty Revolution, Seattle, WA
• 2003, Yosh lecture. Other various cutting technique classes. Beauty Revolution, Seattle, WA
• 2002 Martin Parsons, Distance Video Learning
• Updo class, Ryan Teal and wife. Jacob Miller, now Maly’s, Grand Ave. Portland, OR
• August 1991 - February 1997, Jingles, Howard McLaren with Bumble&Bumble, Irvin Rusk with Rusk, James Morrison with Toni&Guy. All in house education at Hickox and Friends Salon, Portland, OR
• August 1991 - August 1992, Apprentice Program. Training done by all senior staff.  Hickox and Friends Salon, Portland, OR

Pertinent Straightening Education Information:

• 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
• Agi Mago Brazilian Treatment (Feb.2nd, 2008. Shampoo Ave.B Salon, Ny, NY.)  Product demo was taught by Daniel. Treatment was done on a client of Daniels, 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
• The Hallows (July 26, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) New straightening system. More info to come.
  www.thehallows.com/index.htmlBKT side by side comparison (July 18, 2007. UnSprung Salon. Portland, OR) Treated 1/2 head with Marcia’s, 1/2 head with Nadine’s. Too soon to know which will last longer. Check back for updates.
  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