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The Truth about Discounted Haircuts

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:38:59 +0000

Fair warning: this is a blog post that I've hesitated writing for a long, long time, but after talking to other hairstylists, I think it's high time that we had a little real talk discussion about what goes on in industry.

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Bed Head Candy Fixations by TIGI

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:32:45 +0000

Photo by Courtesy of PriceGrabber

If you've followed this blog at all this year, you've probably read a review or two on products from the Bed Head Candy Fixations line by TIGI. The product line launched just a couple of years ago, and is has made quite the impression on me and my clients alike. The trend for hair is to embrace your natural texture, and this line of unique products allows you to enhance what you've got and give it attitude all at the same time. If you're looking to change up your hair styling options and you're ready to amp up the body, texture, and volume, this is a product line that will let you experiment and discover styles that you never knew your hair was capable of. Not only do you get a totally unique styling product, but the smell is as sweet as candy, cookies, sugar, and marshmallows. It's a great product line for teens and grown-ups a like. You may just find that your hair has a sweet tooth.

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Spring Cleaning Your Follicles

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:20:56 +0000

Photo by Getty Images

In honor of the first day of spring, which was technically yesterday (hey, I'm late for everything), I'm spending my evening refreshing my follicles with a little spring cleaning. I raided the kitchen to clarify my hair, and as I type this the smell of a fresh coconut oil deep conditioning treatment has infiltrated my livingroom. I highly recommend using the first day of each season as a reminder to treat your hair to a little de-gunking and deep conditioning.

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How to Find a Great Light Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:45:46 +0000

Photo by Courtesy of PriceGrabber

Do you have fine limp hair? Does your hair get oily quickly, but is incredibly dry a the ends? Do you experience static and split ends, but desperately long for volume and body? Do moisturizing shampoos and conditioners weigh your hair down?

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2013 Academy Awards Hairstyles Worth Copying

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:05:56 +0000

Jennifer Lawrence at the 2013 Academy Awards
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

I love love love the Oscar Awards. Celebrities grace the red carpet with every detail of their look on-point. Hair, makeup, shoes and gowns are perfected and the tone is set for the year's beauty trends. While every red carpet has it's train wrecks, I didn't see a lot in the way of horrible hair on this year's red carpet, so I've decided to focus my coverage on the mimic-worthy hairstyles that you should consider for your special occasion in 2013. From long hair styled up or down to the shortest glamorous pixie cut, check out my best hair picks at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

'Tis the Season... for Head Lice

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:45:10 +0000

Photo by Kei Uesugi/Getty Images

You all just scratched your head, didn't you? Oh, how I loathe the head lice. While I haven't had to treat head lice in my home since I was a kid, teachers and daycare providers are always telling me about the head lice that runs rampant among the children in their rooms during the winter months. Whether you need to treat your children or yourself, it's important to know your options when you're dealing with head lice.

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Emily and Erin Donate their Hair to Locks of Love

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:09:35 +0000

Emily and Erin, just a few days ago, getting ready for Erin's wedding.
Photo © Emily Hickey

As promised, I've been sharing Emily and Erin's Locks of Love donation story on my Facebook page all day. I have to say thank you to both Emily and Erin for graciously sharing their story, for donating their hair, and for inspiring other women to think about how they too could change the lives of someone else by making a donation to Locks of Love.

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Hair Hero: Emily

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:47:04 +0000

In my newsletter last week I talked about hair heroes. I define a hair hero is a person that sacrifices their hair to bring awareness or understanding to a great cause. We all tend to have an attachment to our hair. Letting it go makes us vulnerable, jeopardizes our definition of beauty, and removes a veil that we don't even realize we hide behind.

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2013 Hair Trends: The Hottest Styles for the New Year

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:00:55 +0000

Megan Fox at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Beautifully Subtle Ombre Haircolor
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

I'm pretty excited about the way hair trends are evolving as we go into 2013. A few years ago the ombre trend straight smacked me upside the face and made me cringe...

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Reader Mail: Is Professional (Salon) Shampoo Really Superior to Non-Professional Shampoo?

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:26:56 +0000

Photo by Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images

Lisa recently posted on my Facebook page: Does salon shampoo really work better than store shampoo?

She actually asked a two part question, this was the first. The second, which I answered here, was regarding when to switch your shampoo. Both are probably two of the most asked questions I get in the salon.

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