Hair Color + Style

How to keep blonde hair bright is a question I am often asked as a hair colorist.  Overtime blonde hair, particularly solid bleached blonde, will oxidize and strange hues may emerge.  Most stylist will recommend purple shampoo and/or conditioner which can assist in canceling yellow hues, but does not remove build up.  An easy hack is to use an acid such as "vitamin C" mixed with water as a hair rinse.  You must proceed with caution since Vitamin C contains ascorbic acid and will dry out your hair quickly.  On blondes in particular a heavily diluted mixture used on washed...

Trichotillomania Awareness and Acceptance.  As a stylist working with hundreds of clients with Trichotillomania, I feel the need to share a story that may sound familiar to many.  A mother enters the salon with her shy daughter - they are both apprehensive to speak.  The young girl (approximately 13) is wearing her hair in a bun with a head band over the front of her hair.  Her mother explains that  her daughter has not let her hair down for over a year, and refuses to let her see her hair.  I take them to a private area, and brace myself,...

Dyson SuperSonic Hair Dryer For Hairstylists. Hair concerns,    My son gave me this new, quite expensive, hair dryer for Christmas!  I wanted to try this so badly, It was high on my Christmas list.  Is any blowdryer worth $400 for a hairstylist for professional use?  My quick answer is "no!"  Not to say that I do not love the dryer for my own hair, but it works well on my hair type - not all textures you find in salon.  That being said, I have medium hair texture that does not get frizzy easily, therefore, the dryer works at...

How to create beach waves is super simple!  You may admire this effortless wavy style donned by celebrities, loose curls with semi-bended ends.  The below video shows how to create beach waves with just  a curling iron (or wand) , flat iron and hair spray.  Don't worry about using leave in products, such as sea salt spray which leaves hair dry, or crunchy gels/mousse. This technique also works perfectly on hair extensions!  Hair Extensions will hold a perfect curl especially if your own hair does not hold a great curl. 1)  Wash hair, blow dry smooth but do not put...

Why is my hair smelly?  I hear this often from so many clients, there are the obvious reasons such as not washing your hair enough as well as not rinsing well.  But there is more to a smelly scalp & hair, many people have fungus related scalp issues that should be addressed by a dermatologist.  Use these tips for a smelly scalp, if your hair is excessively oily or for deep cleaning.   1)  A mix of 1 cup water with 1 tablespoon baking soda, apply to wet hair and work into scalp.  Wash and condition. 2)  Apple cider vinegar...

Tape Hair Extensions Do's and Don'ts  Tape Hair Extensions are becoming increasingly popular, but they definitely need the proper care.  There are many clients that reuse their hair extensions up to a year!  Since the tape is gentle and the hair extensions are not part of your own hair, there are simple rules to follow. hair extensions boston, hair extensions near me, human hair extensions, best hair extensions. {{cta('516641dd-45e9-4637-9c90-0522d2d855e1')}} DO:  Wash your hair often enough to avoid natural oil build up.  Depending on your oil production; you can use a clarifying shampoo every week or every other week to remove...