Balayage Highlight What is this? A different version of the in-your-face high contrast ombré, which is a darker root that slowly becomes lighter on the ends. Balayage takes that ombré look and adds soft and subtle highlights that blend naturally. It still allows for a darker root which helps avoid a grown out rooty look. What’s so great about it? This look is easier to keep up. It doesn’t require a lot of upkeep since there is more of the natural hair color at the roots. It

We recently paired with an amazing photographer Moriah Riona on a few DIY hairstyles. This style is great for that night you need to get dressed up, but don’t want to go over the top. You can also use this for a more elegant event. We love to help our clients get dressed up for an event, so feel free to give us a call and set up a style appointment, but if you are running short on time and are out of town use this DIY style. Recommended Products and Tools: Step 1 | Spiral

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As the weather starts to get colder, our hair starts to get drier. We become overcome with static and rough ends. Fortunately there are a number of remedies for everyone. Deep Conditioner- Using a deep conditioner weekly will help to restore and retain moisture. A great option is EVO Great Hydrator. Oils- A styling oil will help protect hair from heat styling, as well as preventing frizz and locking moisture in the ends. A great option is the Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment. T

Have you ever wondered what was so appealing about getting a massage? ...Sure, it’d be nice to get pampered, relax and maybe even take a nap in the middle of a Monday afternoon, because, let’s be honest, who WOULDN’T want to take a nap on a Monday afternoon while receiving a massage, but is that it? Is relaxing you and putting you in a sleepy state the ONLY thing massage can do for you? The short answer is no. Massage is so much more than some fluffy strokes and soothing ocea

Have you ever been in for a highlight and left feeling too gold, or too ashy? Your stylist should use a toner to get your blonde to the tone you want to achieve. There are rare instances where you will not need a toner on your blonde, but not many of us are that perfect! Usually hair will pull to a yellow tone naturally (when lightened), but once you use a toner at the shampoo bowl it will be perfect! A toner is just color for blondes. When you have someone highlight your ha

Are you a busy mom? Here are some tips to actually get some pampering You deserve to be treated like a queen for all you do as a mom. Both working and stay at home moms seem to be the people who decide to spend any extra money on their kids and hardly take the time to get pampering themselves. If you do get some pampering you probably end up feeling guilty for losing an hour or two with your kids. Here are things you should know to do when you finally find the time to get s

We are having a huge celebration on June 6th from 4:30 to 8pm and we hope everyone will join us. We have been stuffing goody bags and getting our giveaways together. You can get a hand massage or a touch up on your makeup while drinking one of our signature drinks. We have many vendors who have helped out so much,...you should check out! EVO Aquage Jolly Events Moriah Riona Photography Avenue Blooms Bacco The Astoria Scrap 2 it Mklaren Dora Grace Bridal and more! We will u

Acne is often described as a disease involving the sebaceous follicles and hair follicles of the skin. It occurs in people who have a genetic predisposition; if acne runs in the families of both parents; three out of four children may suffer from it. Acne is a condition that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. Whether seen as a teenager, adult or both, those who’ve been unfortunate enough to cross its path know what an incredibly frustrating condition i

Everyone thinks they have a round face or a long face, which is not the case usually. There are many different face shapes people don’t even think about. Everyone assumes if they are skinny, they have a long face or if the think they have an extra few pounds, they have a round face. The fact of it is that your weight has nothing to do with it! It’s in your bone structure and facial features. We will start with the basics- the “ideal” face shape is oval, although very few of u