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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

How I’m growing my bangs out – fast!

How I’m growing my bangs out – fast!

Ugh…. I hate growing out my bangs.  I always give up because it takes so long. I did a little research and found a few things that are helping.  I’m actually very surprised at my progress so far. Here is where I started…. This is 2 weeks later… This is what I’ve been doing: I […]

Black and Blonde at the Golden Globes 2018

Black and Blonde at the Golden Globes 2018

  The Blondes this year at the GoldenGlobes were stunning. Perfectly platinum to golden glam and everything in between. There really wasn’t an obvious trend….  Just an overall representation of uniqueness. #youdoyou #metoo #2018goldenglobes