So you’re a brunette going blonde, do you want to take your time or dive in? You’ve seen the horror stories and considered the four critical factors. You may have already jumped in. But before we get too deep, let’s explore some of the many ways to go blonde. Most blonde specialists have some pretty strong preferences regarding how to …
99 Problems, But Curls Ain’t One
When it comes to curly hair there are plenty of myths, advice, and ways of caring for textured hair. One thing that all professionals agree on is that there is no one-size-fits-all method for getting the most out of your hair. For many of us, learning about our curls resulted in anything from some perm-gone-wrong situations to dripping out of …
Curl Power, Fro No’s, and Other Ways to Make That Hair Bounce
Let me start out by stating that I (Katie) am not a Curl Specialist, although I thought I was for a long time. Because I knew how to diffuse like a boss, which products to use for specific results, and how to curl my own hair I thought I was hot stuff in the Curl World. Turns out, I wasn’t. …
Fashion Color Extraordinaire!
Fashion color is everywhere! If you have Instagram you’ve seen them. If you’ve been to a music festival, I bet you’ve caught yourself staring at some fantasy hair color thinking, “How did they do that?” I sat down with Lux and Aerial, our Fashion Color experts, to give you the lowdown on what it is and what we see happening …
A Salon of Ice and Fire
As our time in Westeros comes to a close, we wanted to look back at our favorite characters, their evolving signature looks, and offer some ways to pay homage to these trend-setting players in the Game of Thrones. Let’s go for a stroll down the King’s Road, shall we? Danaerys: Badass Blonde Bombshell An obvious starting point is Danaerys Stormborn …
Don’t Even Think About Going Blonde…Unless You’re Willing to Do These 4 Things
Blondes have more fun, right? You bet! Blonde is also one of the most high maintenance hair colors out there. While successful brunettes turned blondes may make it look easy-breezy, we have the top 4 tips if you want to join the Blondetourage. 1. Invest in your hair Being blonde is expensive. Like no joke. Depending on your hair color, …
Long Hair, How to Care! Are Hair Extensions the Right Fit for You?
Confession I am a former anti-extensions stylist. I used to even talk people out of getting hair extensions. It wasn’t because of maintenance per se, but because I had an inner conflict over a perception that women needed to have long hair to be feminine. Being a woman who enjoys short hair that feels most feminine with it, I had …
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
We know that Valentine’s Day gift buying can be tricky, especially in the Beauty department. If you’re looking for something practical and thoughtful to pamper your partner, we have a few ideas curated from our shelves, all available at our salons in Columbus, Ohio! Refinery29’s top picks: The OI Line from Davines! This line is complete with a Shampoo, …
Balayage
Balayage (rhymes with “folly cause”) is a hair painting technique originating from France (thus the tricky pronunciation). It is the most popular technique used to achieve a natural and low maintenance look. Hair is sectioned in a variety of different ways based on desired effect, density, and texture. Select sections are painted on the surface using light brush strokes, which …
Haircuts 101
Haircuts are not a one-size-fits-all deal. Every client has their preferences and every stylist has their process. Sometimes the two don’t mix or they need a little help to find the balance. Every so often they are a perfect match! At our salon in Columbus, Ohio a stylist may even recommend you to another stylist who can best customize your …