FAQ

I have been using a semi-permanent color on my medium brown hair to minimize my gray hair which seems to be coming in more as I age. Lately my hair has been looking dull and flat in color. Do you know why?
Although semi-permanent hair colors do cover most of the gray, keep in mind that these colors are deposit only colors. This means the color pigment just keeps depositing with no life to you own hair color. This depositing effect will eventually make your hair (especially the porous sections on the ends) look darker in color and produce an opaque color effect. You should have your hair color analyzed by a competent and experienced color stylist to discuss your options.
Is my hair as affected by the sun as my skin is?
Yes, the sunlight exposes hair to free radicals that break down protein structures such as melanin. This can leave hair weak and lead to color fading. Just like skin, sun exposure depletes hair of it's natural moisture and leaves it looking and feeling dry and dull. So be sure to use a great sunscreen for your skin as well as use hair products that have sun protection in them.
What is the best tool/hair product for summer?
The best tool/hair product is a deep conditioning treatment to keep your hair healthy and beautiful during the summer months.
How can I get more volume in my hair?
To get more volume in fine hair, use a foam or mouse and blow dry hair in the opposite direction of your part. To get more volume in medium to heavy hair, use a light gel for stronger hold and blow dry your hair in the opposite direction of your part and start from your root area.
How can I tame my frizzy hair?
To tame frizzy hair you can use the cold shot button on your hair dryer to cool down your hair as you dry each section. To tame the remaining fly-aways, you can use a light weight smoothing serum as a finishing product.
What can a color shine or gloss do for my hair?
A color shine or gloss can add shine, moisture, can brighten up your hair between colors and acts as a top coat to protect your color and seal in the shine and moisture of your color.
What can a toner do for my hair?
A toner will add a desired tone to lightened or highlighted hair as well as eliminate any brassiness in blonds. Toners are great to add to a foil highlight or to brighten up your hair between foil highlights.
How often should I color, foil highlight and cut my hair?
You should have your color touched up every 4 - 6 weeks, with foil highlights you can wait 6 - 8 weeks but it is recommended to come in between highlights for a toner and haircuts should be every 4 - 6 weeks to keep hair healthy and shaped nicely.
What is a Japanese straight perm and who benifits from this service?
A Japanese straight perm is permanent chemical straightening technique that benefits people with unruly, extremely curly and frizzy hair.