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About us
NYC came to Westchester in May of 2012 when Hernan Prada Hair opened it's doors. This full service salon specializes in eco-friendly techniques including balayage highlights and ammonia free color. Come experience a revolutionary concept where high end service meets low maintenance style. |
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The HPH Concept
Everything is most beautiful in it's natural state. Our goal is to enhance every person's natural beauty from the inside out. When outer beauty matches inner beauty, there is a balance created which results in a more peaceful and focused mental state. Every action has a reaction. By using ammonia free color and only a gentle lightener, the natural integrity of the hair is never compromised. The less you alter the natural state of hair, the less maintenance is required to keep it that way. In conjunction, the less maintenance (color, packaging, shampoo, water, gloves, electricity, etc.) needed, directly results in less of a negative effect on everything and everyone. Our program haircut technique also aids in the use of less product and power by working with the natural texture and fall of the hair resulting in less time spent styling at home. We look forward to introducing you to our revolutionary concept where high end service meets low maintenance style. We recommend scheduling a complimentary, personalized consultation to further discuss which of our eco-friendly techniques will work best for you. Buenos Aires Photoshoot Production 2018
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techniques
Haircuts
Indelible Haircut
Hernan Prada Hair stylists use a program haircut technique. This technique works with the natural fall of the hair, making at home styling easier and cutting down blow dry time. Since each haircut is personalized to the client’s hair, whether it be straight, curly, or in between, the cut will grow out beautifully and never lose it’s shape. Most clients who get our haircuts only need one every two to three months. The conventional technique (used elsewhere) uses more of a “90 degree angle” technique which cuts each section of hair in multiple pieces regardless of how the clients hair naturally falls. Since this same cut is given to all, it makes it difficult for the client to style it when the cut is not suitable or personalized for their hair.
Color
Bi-Tone ©
A bi-tone is a technique used on clients who may be new to color or who just want to break the solidity of their current hair color. The ammonia free color is applied in three steps to create different shades and dimensions throughout the hair. It can be done on any shade of hair but is a favorite amongst brunettes. This technique will leave your hair looking shiny with rich, multi dimensional color.
Diffused Color ©
Clients who get a one color process and also want the natural highlighted look of balayage, would benefit from the diffused color technique. This technique would also be good for clients who may be new to balayage or are looking for a more subtle highlighted look. Diffused color involves applying a one color process then immediately applying balayage highlights/lowlights and letting both processes develop simultaneously. Our most popular technique, diffused color gives a beautiful blend of natural looking color.
Eco Pash (Balayage) ©
Balayage is a hair coloring technique designed to create very natural-looking highlights which grow out without developing a noticeable and obvious root (low maintenance). This coloring technique emerged in Paris in the 1970s; the word “balayage” is French for “to sweep”, a reference to the way in which the color is applied. Unlike foiled highlights, which look very uniform and a bit unnatural, hair which has been subjected to balayage simply looks like it has been out in the sun. The highlights can be subtle or more intense, depending on the desires of the client, and balayage isn't just for blondes: it can also be applied to brunette and red shades. The balayage technique works with the natural pigment of the hair using a lightening powder (ammonia-free), never bleach, so it will not damage the hair like foil highlighting does.
Balayombré ©
Our newest healthy hair technique! Balayombré is our take on the popular Ombré style where color becomes gradually lighter from root to end. Multiple shades of lightener is applied in a Bi-Tone style with Balayage placed in between sections offering a more natural looking color.
Roller Mechés ©
This European technique is best described as “un-foil highlighting”. All the intensity that foil highlighting offers, minus the damaging effects. Roller Mechés is the healthy, eco-friendly version that your hair has been waiting for! The selected hair is placed onto an extended plastic, reusable sheet where it is hand painted with either lightener or ammonia-free color. The plastic sheet then automatically rolls up to the root where the hair will process to a more intense level. The outcome is a brilliant pop of color or highlight! This technique can be done on its own or in addition to any color process at the same time!
Indelible Haircut
Hernan Prada Hair stylists use a program haircut technique. This technique works with the natural fall of the hair, making at home styling easier and cutting down blow dry time. Since each haircut is personalized to the client’s hair, whether it be straight, curly, or in between, the cut will grow out beautifully and never lose it’s shape. Most clients who get our haircuts only need one every two to three months. The conventional technique (used elsewhere) uses more of a “90 degree angle” technique which cuts each section of hair in multiple pieces regardless of how the clients hair naturally falls. Since this same cut is given to all, it makes it difficult for the client to style it when the cut is not suitable or personalized for their hair.
Color
Bi-Tone ©
A bi-tone is a technique used on clients who may be new to color or who just want to break the solidity of their current hair color. The ammonia free color is applied in three steps to create different shades and dimensions throughout the hair. It can be done on any shade of hair but is a favorite amongst brunettes. This technique will leave your hair looking shiny with rich, multi dimensional color.
Diffused Color ©
Clients who get a one color process and also want the natural highlighted look of balayage, would benefit from the diffused color technique. This technique would also be good for clients who may be new to balayage or are looking for a more subtle highlighted look. Diffused color involves applying a one color process then immediately applying balayage highlights/lowlights and letting both processes develop simultaneously. Our most popular technique, diffused color gives a beautiful blend of natural looking color.
Eco Pash (Balayage) ©
Balayage is a hair coloring technique designed to create very natural-looking highlights which grow out without developing a noticeable and obvious root (low maintenance). This coloring technique emerged in Paris in the 1970s; the word “balayage” is French for “to sweep”, a reference to the way in which the color is applied. Unlike foiled highlights, which look very uniform and a bit unnatural, hair which has been subjected to balayage simply looks like it has been out in the sun. The highlights can be subtle or more intense, depending on the desires of the client, and balayage isn't just for blondes: it can also be applied to brunette and red shades. The balayage technique works with the natural pigment of the hair using a lightening powder (ammonia-free), never bleach, so it will not damage the hair like foil highlighting does.
Balayombré ©
Our newest healthy hair technique! Balayombré is our take on the popular Ombré style where color becomes gradually lighter from root to end. Multiple shades of lightener is applied in a Bi-Tone style with Balayage placed in between sections offering a more natural looking color.
Roller Mechés ©
This European technique is best described as “un-foil highlighting”. All the intensity that foil highlighting offers, minus the damaging effects. Roller Mechés is the healthy, eco-friendly version that your hair has been waiting for! The selected hair is placed onto an extended plastic, reusable sheet where it is hand painted with either lightener or ammonia-free color. The plastic sheet then automatically rolls up to the root where the hair will process to a more intense level. The outcome is a brilliant pop of color or highlight! This technique can be done on its own or in addition to any color process at the same time!
We practice the same full circle education training. Therefore, if your stylist is attending a photo shoot or away on vacation, any of our stylists can take care of your hair.
bios
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Hernan Prada
director
director
Hernan Prada was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began as an apprentice at LLongueras, a salon known for styling the Royal Family in Spain, Salvador Dali, and other European celebrities. Once a stylist he was transferred to the main branch of LLongueras in Barcelona and shortly after, came to New York and began working at the John Barrett Salon in Bergdorf Goodman. In 2004 he opened Prada Studio in Pelham, NY where his revolutionary, eco-friendly techniques were brought to fruition. Hernan expanded his brand to multiple NYC locations and now Scarsdale, NY.
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Alexa Cikoja
director/stylist
director/stylist
A Westchester native, Alexa received her formal training across the bridge in Rockland County. Shortly after she began training under Hernan Prada where she mastered all of our revolutionary techniques. Along with her extensive skills in eco-friendly color and cutting, Alexa also trained in Barcelona alongside Hernan and is always on top of the latest trends.
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Teo Senchenko
stylist
stylist
Teo was born in Ukraine and moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina when he was 14. He received his education and training at the prestigious Llongueras and then moved to the United States in 2012. He immediately began training under Hernan Prada and quickly perfected all of our eco-friendly techniques. Teo, a natural perfectionist, is a true master at his craft. Offering all of our eco-friendly techniques, he also offers the ultimate salon experience with expert tui-na - a chair massage using acupressure between the joints to bring the body into balance.
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Andrea Torres
stylist
stylist
An artist and a perfectionist with a true sense of fashion, Andrea was born in Mexico and moved to New York at the age of two. Raised in New Rochelle, she went to boces in her junior and senior years of high school, where her passion took off.
Andrea has mastered the HPH method and is very passionate about its eco-friendly techniques and concept.
Andrea has mastered the HPH method and is very passionate about its eco-friendly techniques and concept.
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Esmeralda López
stylist
stylist
Esmeralda was born in New Rochelle, N.Y. and raised in Mexico, she went to New Rochelle High School where she entered the Boses Cosmetology program. In Esmeralda's senior year, she started at Hernan Prada Hair as an assistant. After completing Hernan Prada training, she mastered all the HPH techniques. When Esmeralda is not making people look beautiful she is hiking the trails, spending time with loved ones and enjoying life.
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Alyssa Filingeri
stylist
Alyssa completed her formal training in Connecticut and is licensed in both Connecticut and New York. Alyssa has also mastered all of our eco-friendly techniques. Also, she enjoys sharing her knowledge of current make-up trends and performing event make-up.
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