Experience the Beauty of Balayage
Hair tips, balayage advice, and answers to the questions I hear most, from my private salon studio in Gilbert, AZ.
balayage
French balayage is known for growing out beautifully, but how long it lasts depends on your hair, your routine, and the Arizona sun. Here's what affects longevity and how to keep your color looking its best between appointments.
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French balayage is known for growing out beautifully, but how long it lasts depends on your hair, your routine, and the Arizona sun. Here's what affects longevity and how to keep your color looking its best between appointments.
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balayage
Balayage and highlights both add beautiful dimension, but they don't create quite the same look. Here's how the two techniques differ, how each grows out, and how to decide which is right for your hair.
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french balayage
Not every stylist who offers balayage has the same training. After more than twenty years of practicing French balayage, I've learned that beautiful, natural-looking results come down to technique, placement, and understanding how hair behaves.
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color correction
Hair color correction can feel intimidating, especially when you're unsure what went wrong or how difficult it will be to fix. The right approach starts with understanding your hair's condition and color history. Here's what I want you to know before booking.
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french balayage
Wondering about balayage cost in Gilbert, AZ? Balayage isn't a one-price-fits-all service — your hair length, color history, and desired result all play a part in the final price. Here's what drives the cost and how to get an accurate quote.
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choose the right stylist
Thank you for stopping by again! I love writing these notes for my blog and appreciate your interest in what I share about all things hair! Let me begin this one about trust by saying this: I understand that trusting takes some time and in this beautiful client/stylist relationship, trust must be earned on my part. Mutual respect and camaraderie …
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balayage
During my career as a stylist, I’ve noticed many of my clients come to me with the same questions asked in a variety of ways. Let’s take a few minutes to revisit the 5 most frequently asked questions I receive as a hairstylist. Why can’t my hair look like the girl’s on Pinterest? Inspiration images are great. They are helpful …
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best color
We often think that good hair takes a lot of work. From treatments to tools to products, the options are overwhelming and time intensive. But I’ll let you in on a little stylist secret, the foundation of a good hair day is as simple as a good haircut. Sounds too good to be true, do you think? Well let me …
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biotin
Strong, healthy hair. We all aspire to have it and admire those who do. The health of your hair is not simply defined by external treatment, such as products, heat, styling, or conditioners. Hair strength is also a result of what you consume. From food to medication and supplements, you can impact hair growth and strength both positively or negatively. …
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bad color job
Some people say that too much of a good thing is a bad thing. In this case, I’d have to agree. I see it time and time again – over processed hair that needs a break from color. All over color requires frequent upkeep, especially if you’re not into dark roots (ombre is sooooooo early 2000’s.) If you are not …
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celeb hair
Expectations vs. Reality. We see these memes all over social media, and while they bring a giggle and smile as we’re scrolling being a recipient of such an outcome is no a laughing matter. So often we set our expectations based on a photo of a product or service only to be disappointed at the outcome. I’ve been guilty of …
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color treated hair
The Art of French Balayage We’ve talked about French Balayage in previous articles. It’s one of my favorite topics because Balayage is a technique that is much like an artist uses techniques and methods in creating one-of-a-kind work. I’ve attended many continuing education classes about French Balayage and have spent the better part of my decade-long career as a stylist …
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Oh no. It’s happened. You’ve arrived home from the salon, or perhaps you’re still there staring at yourself while sitting in the chair, and it hits you. You just got a terrible haircut. You might be on the edge of tears, angry, or at a loss for words. Let’s not dwell on the negative anymore dear, it’s time for solutions. …
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glaze or gloss
Remember when you were just a teen and giddily, with your friends you’d apply some brand of lightener spray onto your hair, then bask in the sun for hours and await its kisses? Oh to be young again…NOT! Thank goodness those days are behind us! We are beautiful, mature, sophisticated women. We know that pampering ourselves is well-deserved – so …
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I’m often asked why I take the time to attend Continuing Education Units (CEUs or classes.) They are usually a full day (away from my clients ☹) and can be costly. But not attending isn’t an option for me – I enjoy these classes because they bring me up to speed on what’s new in the fashion world, connect me …
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curly hair
Do you have curly hair? Do you find yourself “dealing with it” rather than loving it? Oh, my curly-locks ladies, you are so blessed! As our friends as Loreal Paris say, “when we wear our hair curly, we embrace one of our most beautiful attributes.” Granted, curls can be a little challenging because they do require special care daily. But …
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large forehead hairstyle
Hairstyles that Frame Your Face Q & A with Marilo Ever wondered what is the best hairstyle for your unique face? Turns out, there are some simple guidelines that will help you choose the right cut and style! Q. I have a heart-shaped face and it’s been a challenge finding the right look. What do you suggest? A. For a …
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hair condition
Exposed to the Elements: Q&A about Heat and Healthy Hair! Q: I use hot tools on my hair every day. What products do you recommend that will protect my hair from the heat? A: I do not recommend using hot tools every day. You see, the hair loses moisture whenever styled with hot tools: curling wand, flat iron, etc. If …
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beautiful hair
Ever had a great experience at the salon and leave there feeling just beautiful? Your hair is soft and shiny – that beautifully fragrant “swing” puts a little spring in your step. You put off washing it for as long as you can because you know that once you do, you’ll have a challenge replicating what your stylist did on …
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Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. It allows for “sun-kissed”, natural looking hair—color that is akin to what we are given by nature as children: softer, beautifully blended, less noticeable regrowth lines – lovely hair. Less is more The principle idea behind Balayage is that less is more. It provides soft, lovely color. Balayage is …
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