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 […]
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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? […]
Gray Coverage vs. Gray Blending: Modern Hair Color Options (And Who They’re Right For)
Gray hair is one the most common and most misunderstood reasons clients book a color appointment. Today, gray hair color doesn’t always have to be about solid matte coverage and frequent root touch-ups. Modern techniques offer more variety when making the right choice for yourself. There are now softer, more translucent, healthier choices that are […]
No-Bleach Highlights: Who They’re Good for and Why Some Brunettes Love Them.
No-Bleach highlights are one of the biggest hair color trends right now– and for good reason. As more clients prioritize hair health and low maintenance hair, bleach-free balayage and highlighting techniques are becoming a go-to option for creating soft, natural, blended dimension without excessive damage. No-Bleach highlights are NOT for everyone though. It’s really important […]
Coachella & Stagecoach 2026 Hair Trends: Modern Festival Hairstyles Inspired by 2016
Festival season is almost here, and Coachella and Stagecoach 2026 hair trends are officially leaning towards nostalgic, lived-in beauty. This year is going to be all about bringing the looks that were alive a decade ago in 2016, back to life with modern twist. 2016 festival hairstyles were all about big soft braids, boho beachy […]