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Which Hair Extension Method is Right for You?
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 ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Dimensional Hair Color: Why Expert Technique Makes All the Difference
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 ...
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Getting Your Dream Haircut
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 ...
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Perms Are Back! (And Better Than Ever!)
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.
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Maintaining Your Extensions: The Dos and Don’ts, Which Products to Use, and More
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. ...
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Five Ways to Transform Your Hair with Extensions
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.
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What Is the Difference Between Highlights and Balayage and Which is Right for You?
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 ...
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What is Hair Porosity and How to Tailor Your Tress Care Routine
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 ...
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Are You in a Hair Rut?
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 ...
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6 Things You Need to Know About Hair Extensions
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 ...
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Looking Ahead at Hair Trends for 2023
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 ...
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Andi's How To Series Episode I:
Hair Color Education April 09, 2020

Andi's How To Series Episode I: "How to Touch Up Your Own Roots"

The "Hairline Rescue Kit" Story Hello! While my February blog was sidetracked after vacation by the sudden emergence of COVID-19 crisis that has kept us shut ...
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YOUR CURLY, DRY HAIR IS A PART OF FALL AS MUCH AS THE FOLIAGE IS.
Hair Color Education November 04, 2019

YOUR CURLY, DRY HAIR IS A PART OF FALL AS MUCH AS THE FOLIAGE IS.

What I Hear You Saying… The leaves are turning color and slowly dropping quickly now. There is a chill in the morning air and the midday sunshine leaves us ...
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ENJOY MORE SUMMER WITH SUMMER HAIR CARE...
Hair Color Education August 01, 2019

ENJOY MORE SUMMER WITH SUMMER HAIR CARE...

"PROTECT AND PREVENT!" means great hair all summer. Now that summer has officially arrived, it’s time to talk about three of the most damaging things for your ...
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