If you’ve sat in my chair and heard me say, “let’s do a root shadow and some tip-puts,” you may know what I’m talking about, but if you’ve never heard of that, and you have no clue what these hair terms are, you’re not alone. Many people don’t, that’s what I’m here to do, educate. […]
Air Touch vs. Teasy Lights: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for You?
If you’ve been scrolling Social Media or researching modern highlighting techniques, you’ve probably come across AirTouch or Teasy Lights. Both techniques are designed to create soft, blended, lived-in color, but they get there in different ways. Choosing the right one for you can make a big difference in how your hair looks, grows out and […]
Why Your Hair Seldom Looks Like the Inspiration Photo You Bring In (and what to do about it)
Let’s talk about the elephant in the salon. You are scrolling Pinterest and start building a “Hair Inspo Board”, then you bring a few pictures into your stylist for them to understand what it is you’re looking for, you discuss and they deliver, you may leave the salon so happy and then a month later […]
Why So Many Brunettes Leave the Salon Hating Their Highlights (And How to Finally Get Them Right)
If you’re a brunette, you may have had this experience. You head to the salon asking for highlights, maybe even bring in an inspiration picture of something soft, natural and dimensional, but when the foils come out and your stylist is drying your hair, suddenly you see a blonde in the mirror. You panic, you […]
The Purple Shampoo Myth: Why It’s Not Fixing Your Hair
“My last stylist told me to use purple shampoo to brighten it up my blonde in between appointments.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this. Purple shampoo has very often become the default solution for brassy highlights but in many cases, it’s not the right tool for the job. If you’ve been […]
What is a Hair Gloss, Really? Understanding Demi Permanent Hair Color
“My last stylist gave me a Gloss.” I often hear this in my chair, but here’s the truth– not all glosses are created equal. Gloss is one of those “hair words,” that is often overused and misunderstood. Just like there are multiple types of lipstick formulas, there are also many different types of hair color […]
What is Foilyage? Understanding This Technique ( And If It’s Right For You)
If you’ve heard the word Foilyage and wondered how it differs from a Balayage traditional highlights, or gray blending, you’re not alone. This is a question asked by many of my clients. Foilyage is a modern hybrid technique that combines the lived-in, “soft at the root” grow out of a balayage with the lift and […]
What is a Balayage – and Is It Right for You?
If you have been scrolling Instagram or Pinterest and you keep seeing soft, sun-kissed hair that looks effortless (but somehow still polished and expensive) you may be looking at hair done with a technique called Balayage. What exactly is Balayage – and more importantly, is it the right choice for your hair, lifestyle, and budget? […]