Flat irons are an amazing multi-use tool. They can cause a great deal of damage if not used properly. First, let’s talk about the iron itself. Not all flat irons are make the same. Store bought irons do not have the layers of protection on the plates. Professional and higher priced irons are well worth [...]
One of the most important part of any daily facial routine is exfoliation. We are constantly shedding dead skin cells. These cells accumulate on our skin. When left there it can lead to dryness, breakouts and worst, a gray cast on your face. I can always tell when looking at anyone’s face if they regularly [...]
Many stylists express their rants and complaints on a private facebook page that I am a member of. A lot of these issues our clients have never been made aware of. How would you know if you have committed one of these without knowing what they are. Well, here I am to help. *Note, these [...]
A hair dryer is a tool that most of us use quite often. They can cause a lot of damage to our hair is chosen unwisely. There really are a huge difference in hair dryers. Cheaper hair dryers from a department store or Sallys are not what they seem. Tourmaline is an important element in [...]
Buildup from styling products can happen from time to time. It sadly disguises itself as “dry hair”. Many time when you feel you have dry hair it is actually buildup. What can you do? There are two things that you can do to eliminate it. First, Redken has a wonderful product called Vinegar Rinse. I [...]
Long hair is beautiful…when it is healthy. If your desire is to have long gorgeous hair, you have got to learn how to care for it. (I study products. I want to know if and how they work through my own science experiments.) If your hair is mid-back length, you hair 6 inches to the [...]
Many clients ask me what to do about breakouts on the scalp. This is like pimple-like acne on the scalp. One culprit can be waiting too long in between shampoos. Oil and dead skin can accumulate on the scalp that cause blockage of the pores. I recommend shampooing more often and Nioxin shampoo. Nioxin is [...]
Rinsing. Yes, rinsing is one of the biggest problems we see clients make the mistake doing. They do not rinse enough. They tell us that just cannot get volume out of their hair then we take them back to shampoo a ton of shampoo comes rolling out when we wet the hair. Inadequacy in rinsing [...]
What is all the buzz about Olaplex??? It is a revolutionary product that does like no other EVER!!! This product actually is a Bond Multiplier that dramatically eliminates breakage from chemical services and leaves hair feeling amazing! I have never seen anything like it in my 29 years in the Hair business. So how is [...]
