Hair Color + Style

I had to share my experience about my hair on keto!  Ketogenic diet has received much acclaim over the years and 2 years ago I embarked on my keto eating journey.  For me, a person that is carb addicted, I found the diet to be a challenge.  Consuming albeit "healthy fats" seemed foreign if not insane!  I went into the eating program hardcore, following Stephanie Persons protocol which consisted of no cheese, virtually no nuts, very low carbs, moderate to low protein and lots of fat!  I also did not use urine keto strips, I used a blood glucometer &...

Holiday Hair The holiday's are around the corner, are you wondering what is fabulous for holiday hair;  braids, balayage, blondes.  Not necessarily in that order, or a combination of all!  Let your hair sparkle and shine for this holiday season and stand out in a crowd! 1)  Braids are a sensation from the red carpet to the gym!  A whole head full of braids, double braids, single braids or for extra glam a sparking root!  Your braids can be intertwined with cool color,  worn messy &  casual or super chic for weddings. Center braids wearing your hair half braided is...

In a world full of hair products promising the cure for damaged or unhealthy hair - I had to write a give you tips for healthy hair start today!  These tips are inexpensive, easy and do not involve any fancy hair products. 1) Massage your scalp.  Best time to massage your scalp is when your hair is unwashed and your natural oils are collected on your scalp.  Just take the tips of your fingers and massage all over your head for at least 5 minutes.  This will also help to distribute your natural oils to the rest of your hair...

While specializing  in balayage hair color in Boston, and working with tons of clients I have realized that there are some helpful bits of info that will assist you if you are considering balayage hair color. What is Balayage Hair Color? In french, balayage means to "sweep" - we are literally sweeping color along your hair.  This free hand painting can be done with color/bleach to achieve a natural highlight affect.  Balayage leaves your roots exposed while achieving a sun kissed look.  The strokes of the brush allows a stylist to be super creative vs. applying foils.  Foils create a...

Lets talk about dying your hair at home.  I am no snob about dying your hair at home, and there is not a conspiracy amongst hair stylists trying to stop you.  But, I can tell you there are some facts you must know before dying your hair at home.  First & foremost, box dye is usually the go to product - you see a familiar celebrity with shiny hair on the box cover and you may think - wow!  I can assure you the celebrity on the cover of the box is not using this color!  Why - hair color...

Achieve Sleek Hair with Japanese Hair Straightening Boston Keratin Treatment vs. Japanese Straightening have you wondered what the differences are?  Keratin Treatment varies by brand, at Noelle Salon we use the Brazilian Blowout brand which is formaldehyde-free. This keratin smoothing treatment is a smoothing treatment that infuses protein into your hair cuticle. Keratin treatment will eliminate frizz and calm down your curl, it is not a permanent process - it gradually washes out of the hair within 3 to 4 months. I suggest a quality product not one from overseas since they may contain formaldehyde as well as detergents that...