--- title: "The Dash: Beauty, Wellness & Hair Education from Studio 16" description: The Dash is Studio 16's beauty and wellness blog — hair color education, scalp and Head Spa care, skin and spa tips, sustainable beauty, and Studio 16 news, all in one place. image: https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Images/Current%20Website/Home%20page/3t1a2407.jpg --- [![Studio 16 Salon + Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logo.png?width=180&height=48&name=logo.png)](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/) [Home](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/home) [New Guests](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/new-guests) Services [All Services Browse everything we offer](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services) [Hair Color, cuts, styling & extensions](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#haircuts) [Skin & Spa Facials & skin treatments](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#skin-spa) [Head Spa Scalp treatments & relaxation](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#head-spa) [Bridal & Events Special occasion beauty](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#bridal) [Extensions Volume, length & confidence](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#extensions) [Meet the Team](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/team) [Shop / Gift Cards](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/store) [Learn](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn) [Careers](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/careers) [Contact](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/contact) [Book Now](https://phorest.com/book/salons/studio16salonspa) [Home](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/home) [New Guests](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/new-guests) [Services](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services) [All Services](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services) [Hair](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#haircuts) [Skin & Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#skin-spa) [Head Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#head-spa) [Bridal & Events](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#bridal) [Extensions](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/services#extensions) [Meet the Team](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/team) [Shop / Gift Cards](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/store) [Learn](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn) [Careers](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/careers) [Contact](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/contact) [Book Now](https://phorest.com/book/salons/studio16salonspa) ![Stylist cutting hair at Studio 16 Salon & Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/assets/learn-hero.jpg) THE DASH # Beauty, wellness & hair *education from Studio 16.* Guidance on color, scalp health, skin care, sustainable beauty, and what's happening at Studio 16 — straight from the team that lives it every day. BROWSE BY TOPIC ## Everything we know, *in one place.* [![Hair Color Education](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337360788-8b13dee7a37e?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop) Hair Color Education](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tag/hair-color-education) [![Scalp & Head Spa](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1595476108010-b4d1f102b1b1?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop) Scalp & Head Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tag/scalp-head-spa) [![Skin & Spa](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512290923902-8a9f81dc236c?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop) Skin & Spa](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tag/skin-spa) [![Sustainability & Products](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556228720-195a672e8a03?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop) Sustainability & Products](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tag/sustainability-products) [![Studio 16 News](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600948836101-f9ffda59d250?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop) Studio 16 News](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tag/studio-16-news) All posts from The Dash. ![Which Hair Extension Method is Right for You?](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/Five%2015%20Minute%20Hair%20Transformations%20with%20Extensions/5-Infuse-an-accent-pic.png) Updated Look March 06, 2026 ### Which Hair Extension Method is Right for You? Not all hair extensions are created equal. Here’s an honest breakdown of the most popular methods — tape-in, hand-tied — so you can walk into your consultation ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/tape-in-or-hand-tied-which-hair-extension-method-is-right-for-you) ![Why am I experiencing Hair Loss? …and what can I do about it?](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/08192025%20Picture%20header4.jpg) Scalp & Head Spa August 19, 2025 ### Why am I experiencing Hair Loss? …and what can I do about it? Have you noticed your scalp shedding more than you did before? Is your brush getting full more quickly? Is your scalp more visible? Is it affecting your self ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/why-am-i-experiencing-hair-loss-and-what-can-i-do-about-it) ![The Ultimate Guide to Dimensional Hair Color: Why Expert Technique Makes All the Difference](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/0623Picture1a.jpg) Hair Color Education June 23, 2025 ### The Ultimate Guide to Dimensional Hair Color: Why Expert Technique Makes All the Difference Have you ever wondered why some hair color looks flat and one-dimensional, while other color seems to dance with shimmer and shine? The secret lies in ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/the-ultimate-guide-to-dimensional-hair-color-why-expert-technique-makes-all-the-difference) ![Getting Your Dream Haircut](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/221012/221012.jpeg) Hair Style May 06, 2024 ### Getting Your Dream Haircut What if we told you that you are just one haircut consultation away from getting the hairstyle you always wanted? Whenever you sit in the salon chair, you want ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/getting-your-dream-haircut) ![Perms Are Back! (And Better Than Ever!)](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230606/230606.jpeg) Hair Style April 22, 2024 ### Perms Are Back! (And Better Than Ever!) Not so long ago, girls with naturally curly or wavy hair broke out the straightening irons and flattened their tresses until they were shiny and sleek. [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/perms-are-back-and-better-than-ever) ![Maintaining Your Extensions: The Dos and Don’ts, Which Products to Use, and More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230321/230321-1.jpeg) Hair Style April 08, 2024 ### Maintaining Your Extensions: The Dos and Don’ts, Which Products to Use, and More Before taking the plunge and committing to hair extensions, we get asked many questions from clients about what they need to do to take good care of them. ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/maintaining-your-extensions-the-dos-and-donts-which-products-to-use-and-more) ![Five Ways to Transform Your Hair with Extensions](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/Five%2015%20Minute%20Hair%20Transformations%20with%20Extensions/Five%2015%20Minute%20Hair%20Transformations%20with%20Extensions-top.png) Extensions March 25, 2024 ### Five Ways to Transform Your Hair with Extensions If you’re looking for a total game-changer when it comes to your hair, look no further than hair extensions. [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/five-ways-to-transform-your-hair-with-extensions) ![Beauty and Your Health Part 2: How Stress Can Affect Your Skin](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230307/230307.jpeg) Scalp Health March 06, 2024 ### Beauty and Your Health Part 2: How Stress Can Affect Your Skin This is Part II of a Series on "Beauty and Your Health", see Part I: "How Stress Can Affect Your Hair & Scalp" here. “Just relax. Don’t stress so much.” ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/how-stress-can-affect-your-skin) ![What Is the Difference Between Highlights and Balayage and Which is Right for You?](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/221004/221004.jpeg) Hair Style February 16, 2024 ### What Is the Difference Between Highlights and Balayage and Which is Right for You? Both balayage and highlights will have similar effects as they’re both hair-lightening treatments. But the difference between the two is all about the ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/what-is-the-difference-between-highlights-and-balayage-and-which-is-right-for-you) ![Yakima’s YWCA: A Special Community Within Our Community](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/231115%20YWCA%20Blog%20Header%20Pic.png) YWCA November 20, 2023 ### Yakima’s YWCA: A Special Community Within Our Community I’d be surprised if any of my readers weren’t familiar with our local YWCA and the basics of what they do. But after spending some time with them while ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/yakimas-ywca-a-special-community-within-our-community) ![The Effects of Beauty on Your Total Wellness](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230418/230418-1.jpeg) Skin & Spa November 08, 2023 ### The Effects of Beauty on Your Total Wellness Is there truth in the old adage, "When you look good, you feel good?" Sure, we all feel beautiful and ready to take on the world when we walk out of the salon, ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/the-effects-of-beauty-on-your-total-wellness) ![Beauty & Your Health Part 1: How Stress Can Affect Your Hair and Scalp](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230404/230404.jpeg) Scalp Care September 19, 2023 ### Beauty & Your Health Part 1: How Stress Can Affect Your Hair and Scalp How stressed out are we here in the States? Well… pretty stressed, it seems. Actually, it turns out we live in one of the most stressed-out countries in the ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/how-stress-can-affect-your-hair-and-scalp) ![What is Hair Porosity and How to Tailor Your Tress Care Routine](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230516/230516.jpeg) Hair Porosity August 14, 2023 ### What is Hair Porosity and How to Tailor Your Tress Care Routine Can you relate to this scenario? On a humid day (not a very common occurrence in our region!), even if you leave your house with shiny, smooth hair, you can ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/what-is-hair-porosity-and-how-to-tailor-your-tress-care-routine) ![How Can You Get Luscious Locks? Give Your Scalp Some TLC!](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230404-1/230404-1.jpeg) Scalp Care August 01, 2023 ### How Can You Get Luscious Locks? Give Your Scalp Some TLC! We all want thick, luscious, shiny locks. While you may not give as much thought to your scalp health, the two are very much interconnected. A healthy scalp is ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/how-can-you-get-luscious-locks-give-your-scalp-some-tlc) ![Are You in a Hair Rut?](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230502/230502-2.jpeg) Hair Style July 19, 2023 ### Are You in a Hair Rut? Are you still wearing last decade's hottest hairstyle? Perhaps that color you used to love feels flat and faded. Sometimes, we just get tired of the look that ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/are-you-in-a-hair-rut) ![We CAN Make A Difference. This is My Commitment.](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230524/230524-S16-Launch-Blog.jpeg) Studio 16 News May 22, 2023 ### We CAN Make A Difference. This is My Commitment. 20 Years Young – Renewing Studio 16 For Impact Earlier this year, while thinking out loud about the coming 20th Anniversary of Studio 16 (with my usual ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/we-can-make-a-difference-this-is-my-commitment) ![What Does it Mean to be a ](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/230131/230131-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-sustainable-salon.jpeg) Sustainability & Products January 31, 2023 ### What Does it Mean to be a "Sustainable Salon"? A Special Intro from Andi... Those of you who've been part of the Studio 16 experience for a while know that we have ALWAYS been looking find ways to reduce ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-sustainable-salon) ![6 Things You Need to Know About Hair Extensions](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/large-16ea91b3-ce5b-455e-97e8-a1eca2eb4e9d_orig.jpeg) Hair Color Education October 11, 2022 ### 6 Things You Need to Know About Hair Extensions It’s just about every woman’s fantasy to have a full head of hair like the models in magazines or actresses on television. The truth is though, that very few ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-hair-extensions) ![Looking Ahead at Hair Trends for 2023](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220926/220926-looking-ahead-at-hair-trends-in-2023.jpeg) Hair Color Education September 26, 2022 ### Looking Ahead at Hair Trends for 2023 It’s been a hot and sweaty summer for just about the entire United States, but Fall is just around the corner. That means a lot of things, but for those who ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/looking-ahead-at-hair-trends-for-2023) ![What Is a Gua Sha Facial and What Can It Do For You?](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220819/220819-what-is-a-gua-sha-facial-and-what-can-it-do-for-you.jpeg) Skin & Spa August 19, 2022 ### What Is a Gua Sha Facial and What Can It Do For You? You may have recently heard beauty influencers promote a new type of facials: gua sha. In fact, Gua sha isn’t new at all! Gua sha, which means “to scrape away ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/what-is-a-gua-sha-facial-and-what-can-it-do-for-you) ![We LOVE Our Clients, But What's Does ](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220714/220714-we-love-our-clients-but-whats-does-client-etiquette-in-the-chair-mean.jpeg) Studio 16 News July 14, 2022 ### We LOVE Our Clients, But What's Does "Client Etiquette" Mean? If there is one thing that became apparent during the pandemic, it’s that good stylists are hard to come by! As you may have heard me mention if you spent any ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/we-love-our-clients-but-whats-does-client-etiquette-in-the-chair-mean) ![Dash's Roller Coast Week](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220711/20220629-172441_orig.jpg) Studio 16 News July 11, 2022 ### Dash's Roller Coast Week "So...where have David and Andrea Andi Wintzer been for the last week? We've been having what has been on a gigantic roller-coaster of the most heart-wrenching ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/dashs-roller-coast-week) ![Learning About Common Natural Ingredients in Beauty Products](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220222/220222%20Blog%20image.jpeg) Sustainability & Products February 22, 2022 ### Learning About Common Natural Ingredients in Beauty Products Essential oils are often extracted from plants and herbs to create a therapeutic experience. Their use in alternative medicine is gaining popularity and is ... [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/learning-about-common-natural-ingredients-in-beauty-products) ![Protecting Your Hair and Skin in Summer](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/220721/210721-summer-skin-and-hair-care-blog_orig.jpg) Skin & Spa July 21, 2021 ### Protecting Your Hair and Skin in Summer Depending on where you are from, you might have been mumbling one of these colorful phrases to yourself over the last month as our summer has heated up… [Read More](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/learn/protecting-your-hair-and-skin-in-summer) ![Beat the “Winter Moisture Blues”](https://www.studio16salonspa.com/hubfs/2023/Blog/210209/210211-winter-moisture-blues-blog_orig.jpg) Skin & Spa February 09, 2021 ### Beat the “Winter Moisture Blues” Love is in the Hair! As we’ve moved from January into February and see beyond Winter to Spring…It’s time to show some LOVE! Love for our Hair Love for our Skin ... 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