Does Olaplex make hair stronger?

Does Olaplex make hair stronger?

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: OH MY GOODNESS, YES YES YES – IT DEFINITELY DOES !!! What is Olaplex? Olaplex is three-step process that aims to repair and prevent hair damage.  It works on a molecular level by restoring the hair’s broken bonds which can result from harsh chemical treatments like bleaching and coloring. The […]

Exercise and Hair Health

Exercise and Hair Health

So often, when clients talk about wanting their hair to grow faster and healthier, they want to know all about what vitamins they should take. Well,  taking supplements is all well and good – but  that vitamin-rich blood needs to be circulated to get to the hair follicles. What helps blood circulation? You got it […]

2020 hair trends

2020 hair trends

Here is what is trending in hair cuts and color for fall 2020…. Which looks a lot like what was trending the first half of the year. I guess, since we didn’t get much use out of the trends that started at the beginning of 2020 (Salons being closed and nowhere to go anyway), fashion […]

Losing hair?

Losing hair?

It’s normal to lose a bit of hair everyday. According to the Academy of Dermatologists, standard hair loss is anywhere between 50 to 100 strands every day. But, if you are noticing an excessive amount of hairloss or balding, check to see the medications you are taking have a hair thinning side affect. Here are […]

Color Talk

Color Talk

Most commonly used terms when talking about hair … 1. Basecolor/scalpcolor: Color applied at the root area or all-over before a dimensional/creative color technique is done. 2. Contrast: Contrast is a value applied to highlights. High-contrast highlights are much lighter than the surrounding hair and provide a dramatic look. Lower contrast highlights result in a […]

Favorite trends for Summer 2019

Favorite trends for Summer 2019

Wooooohooooo ….. Summer is almost here!!! Here are some fun Summer trends that have been going or are just around the corner….. Hair trends – Seems like me and everyone, young and not as young, is loving the “Blunt Bob” Pretty in pink makeup….. Style – Bike shorts are the new legging….. Bermuda Shorts (Guess […]

Nudge, shove, or slap in the face? What transformation is right for you?

Nudge, shove, or slap in the face? What transformation is right for you?

Who doesn’t like a good makeover? But when it comes to change, everyone has a different comfort level. I, personally, love a good “slap in the face” feeling when I first see the reveal of a new look. Like, I don’t want anyone to say “did you change something?”….. No. I want to shock myself […]

Trend Alert! #blorange

Trend Alert!  #blorange

  That’s right.  That thing I have been programed to avoid at all costs is now the biggest trend of the Summer…. Blorange: Definition: Where someone dyes their hair blonde but it looks orange. But…. that’s not this. This new trend is born from the marriage of the popular rose gold and strawberry blonde.

Redken Beach Hair

Redken Beach Hair

Redken Fashion Waves Salt Spray!!!  I love this stuff!!!  I use it on myself and clients all the time. It has epsom salt to separate layers and define waves to give your hairstyle amazing definition.  It leaves finished hair touchable, semi-matte, and effortlessly tousled. First things first – shampoo or don’t shampoo?  I recommend not […]

Purple Shampoo Q&A

Purple Shampoo Q&A

What is purple shampoo? Purple shampoo is a toning shampoo that uses temporary purple stain to neutralize yellow and brassy tones in your hair. How does purple shampoo work? Purple pigment is put into a shampoo and is used just like any regular shampoo. The purple pigment neutralizes yellow tones.   On the color wheel, […]