Never Have You Ever tried a rosemary tea rinse? There are a few strands of thought on this do-it-yourself mixture to promote hair growth, reduce hair loss and shedding. In an Allure.com article, Nicola Dall’Asen interviewed some experts for their takes. Here are a few excerpts: For context, we’re not talking about a brand-made hair […]
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Hair Chat: Thinning Hair and Hair Loss
Let’s have a hair chat about thinning hair and hair loss. It’s more common than you think for both women and men. In truth, we all shed hair – up to 100 strands a day. But for many and a variety of reasons, excessive shedding and loss are causes for concern. Before you shed another […]
Hair Chat: Sew-in Weaves and Hair Growth
Let’s have a hair chat about sew-in weaves and hair growth. In this Q and A with UniversalSalons.Com, Fayetteville, North Carolina, stylist Marcus Doss delivers a professional opinion and maintenance tips. Here’s a partial “read-out” of their discussion. Do sew-in weave hairstyles tear up your hair? If they don’t tear up your hair, do sew-in […]
Hair Gear Review: The Straightening Brush
Someone just had to #AskKarlinesSalon about a straightening brush. For the record, our recommendation is to avoid heated styling tools altogether. Instead, visit the salon every two weeks and use a satin hair protector at night to preserve your hairstyle. But we’re realists and recognize that there are times the hair gets what the head […]
Hair Chat: Repair and Protect Hair Treatments
Let’s have a hair chat about two treatments that are changing the game for hair repair and protection. Olaplex is a professional treatment designed to strengthen hair damaged by excessive bleach, perms, relaxers, and/or heat styling. It restores compromised hair by protecting and repairing broken bonds, leaving the hair in good, healthy condition again. It […]
What if Your Hair Hates Humidity?
Let’s have a hairversation about humidity and what to do on those days when our curls droop, shrink, or frizz. The following excerpts, originally published by Reader’s Digest, may provide a few solutions. As you can guess, the water in the air is to blame for kicking off the reaction that makes straight hair wavy, […]
Hair Gear Review: The Microfiber Towel
In between salon visits, if you wash your hair at home, you may want to ditch the t-shirt and consider stocking up on a few microfiber towels to dry your hair. Two divas describe why they made the switch in this hair gear review. Kayla Boyd: Having long, textured hair can be a bit of […]
Sweet as Honey Balayage
Let’s have a hairversation about balayage and one of our favorite shades, honey balayage. It’s sweet, warm, glowing, and gorgeous. Don’t confuse balayage, a seamless blend, with ombre, a clear fade line between colors. Elle Magazine describes balayage as the “low-key sister” of ombre and recognizes British singer-songwriter Izzy Bizu, who sports honey balayage […]
Back 2 Basics: Tea Tree for Healthy Hair
Class is now in session, and it is time to go back to basics. Whatever your hair type and texture, Karline’s Salon gives an A+ to the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Collection, shampoos, conditioners, and nourishing oils for healthy hair care. The collection also includes skin care products, including soap, shaving gel, and aromatic oil […]
5 Tips to Maintain Healthy and Full Hair as You Age
Courtesy of doctortipster.com. here are five tips to maintain healthy and full hair as you age. There’s an old saying that time waits for nobody, but we can definitely make the hair fall wait! Rare as it may be, we do at times see people well past their prime with a head of hair that […]