How mean is chlorine? In a nutshell, very, especially when you live in the South Florida tropical paradise where the pool is your playground. Chlorine is a bully and can wreak havoc on natural, color or chemically-treated (think relaxed) hair. It can make your hair dry, cause irritation on scalp and skin, and can even […]
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Mane-ly on Monday: Summer Hair Maintenance
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: trends, techniques, treatments, tools, […]
Super Foods for Healthy Hair and Skin
Karline’s Salon Note: We all know how eating what’s right contributes to overall health, but take a look at the list of 30 super foods for healthy hair and skin. You’ll see some surprises, as well as, recipes for each one. My personal favorites, sweet potatoes and kale, rank #1 and #3, respectively. Change up […]
Smoothing Treatment Alternatives
What if Wednesday: Smoothing Treatment Alternatives What if you want a smoothing treatment to tame your curls, control frizz and make your hair more manageable, but want to avoid using chemicals that change the structure of your hair or having to wait months to grow out the application? Trust a professional hair stylist to help […]
Hair Trend Weigh In: The Half-Updo
It’s Hollywood awards season, a time of year when you see a lot of updos. Trust me, many of your favorite stars will be rocking all types of updo variations: mini-updo, half-updo, braided updo, and more. There are so many updos, that you will be tempted to try this hairstyle too. Why not? Once reserved […]
What if You Want a Silk Press?
What if you want a silk press? Trust a professional hair stylist to help with that! A silk press is a delicious style for natural hair that requires a lot of love and, a minimum of 6 inches in length. Long gone are the days of the press and curl, the silk press is a […]
Mane-ly on Monday: Satin Secrets
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: the trends, techniques, treatments, […]
Mane-ly on Monday: Awapuhi Awesome
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: the trends, techniques, treatments, […]
What if You Want to Rock a Wig?
What if you want to wear a wig? We can help with that! There are several reasons to wear a wig; ranging from convenience to necessity (health, hair thinning or promotion of hair growth) to style. Whatever your reason, a licensed cosmetologist can help you with the right wig look, fit, and maintenance; as well […]
Mane-ly on Monday: Detangling the Hair Debate
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: the trends, techniques, treatments, […]