Melissa Bailey, she’s back, and still all that! Karline’s Salon and Spa is thrilled to have Melissa rejoin the team and would like to give this extraordinary licensed hair stylist a proper introduction. Melissa obtained her cosmetology education and training at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. As the school promises, Melissa “put her […]
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Do I Do Passion Twists?
In this “Do I Do” post, we’re going to delve into a trendy style: Passion Twists! We recently received a message about our services and this style, in particular, from a visitor to this site. The short answer to the first part of the question is yes. So now, let’s get to the root of […]
1986 Hair Hitmakers: Whitney, Janet, Anita, and Patti
Karline’s Salon and Spa is proud to present 1986 Hair Hitmakers, the inaugural post of a series to celebrate women in music and their hair. Think of these posts as a Verzuz battle of hairstyles. Let’s go old school and shine the spotlight on these 1986 Hair Hitmakers: Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Janet Jackson, and […]
Hair Story: Wendy Williams
Love, like, or tolerate, Wendy “How you doin” Williams is an icon for so many reasons and in so many ways. Wendy Williams, an American – straight out of Asbury Park, NJ – broadcaster, businesswoman, media personality, and writer, is perhaps best known for her nationally syndicated show, The Wendy Williams Show. Still, this fierce […]
Hair Headlines on the Web: Blunt Cut Bob Haircut with Weave
Over the internet and through the web archives, to UniversalSalons.Com we go for the Blunt Cut Bob Haircut with Weave, a behind the chair feature with Karline’s Salon and Spa staff. Here are a few excerpts: To be quite blunt, this bob is SHARP! Shoulder length healthy tresses showcases the chic finish of the style. […]
The beYOUtiful Life: Hair Notes from the 2019 BET Awards
The 2019 BET Awards celebration was one for the record books, and when it comes to hair, we must say, “they came to slay.” Here are a few hair notes and observations. Lizzo Lizzo’s natural hair is the “Glow-up!” If you didn’t know who Lizzo was before, you know it now. She’s the real deal. […]
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 […]
Hair Trend Weigh In: Unicorn Rainbow Hair
Two years ago, what we thought was a passing whimsical fad, is now a full-blown color trend: Unicorn Rainbow Hair. We’re way beyond the My Little Pony obsession and deeply rooted in the power of multicolor hair expression. In What’s Really Behind Unicorn Fever, a 2017 Refinery 29 article, Jess Weiner, a brand strategist and […]
The beYOUtiful Life: Hair Notes from the 2019 Grammy Awards
In this edition of The beYOUtiful Life, let us recap some of the hair moments at the 2019 Grammy Awards. From perfect ponytails, banging bangs, and hair accessories galore, music industry’s biggest night did not disappoint with a diversity of hairstyles and hair fashions. This excerpt was originally published at The Cut: Best Rapunzel Hair […]
Hair Diversity in the U.S. Navy
In this Transformation Day post, we salute the U.S. Navy, which finally updated its grooming standards, allowing servicewomen more flexibility in hairstyles. The policy shift has been a long time coming, and it’s not perfect, but it’s a start and step in the right direction that recognizes the diversity and beauty of all hair types […]