Tip of the Week
Your hair does not need to be washed everyday. Try skipping at least one day every week, it'll get easier the more you do it.
Color Care
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Try to avoid excessive sun exposure, it will cause fading of color. Use hats or sunscreen (made for hair) for protection against damaging UV rays.
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Invest in a great shampoo, you spent all that $ on just the right color, don't wash it down the drain!
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Purple shampoo is a blonde's best friend. It will remove brassy yellow tones in between color. Also great for people with gray or white hair. We carry Matrix So Silver.
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Avoid using too much heat on your hair. Turn down the irons, and cool down the water temp a little and you will get a lot more longevity from your color.
Pre & Post Waxing TIps
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No waxing on broken or inflamed skin. Point out moles and beauty marks so they can be protected during waxing.
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2 - 3 weeks of growth, or about 1/8 to 1/4 inch is the ideal length for waxing.
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Gently exfoliate your skin a day or two before waxing, but skip harsh scrubs the day of your appointment.
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Moisturize well before your appointment, but avoid moisturizing the day of your session.
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Keep skin clean before and after waxing. Skin can be vulnerable to infection, and areas of the body that are normally warm and damp like the bikini area are more prone to bacterial growth.
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Discontinue retinol-based products for two weeks before waxing. Accutane users should be off Accutane for at least a month before waxing. Consult your doctor prior to making any medication changes.
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Resist the urge to shave between sessions. Shaving chafes the skin and creates sharper, coarser hair that is more difficult to remove.
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Ibuprofen taken 20-30 min before waxing may help with swelling and pain during and after procedure. Benedryl can also help to prevent bumps.
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It is best not to wax two days prior, during, or two days after menstrual cycle.
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Use a cream such as Cortizone 10 or Relax and Wax No Trauma Momma after waxing for a few days.
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Avoid tight clothes, hot showers, and extraneous exercise for 24 hours post waxing.
Style Tips
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Gently detangle wet hair with a wide tooth comb or WetBrush. Aggressive brushing when wet leads to frizz and breakage.
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Fight static with a dryer sheet rubbed on the bristles of a brush before brushing your hair.
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Try turning down the heat on your irons. Most of us are guilty of cranking the heat up on our hot tools, by turning it down a few degrees you will still get the same results but save some damage to your hair.
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HEAT PROTECTION Everyone who blow dries, curls or straightens should be using a heat protectant. Be sure it is completely dry before ironing though!
Product Spotlight
KENRA PLATINUM BLOWDRY SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
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Reduces blow-dry time
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Provides thermal defense up to 428ºF (220ºC)
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Increases shine
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Ideal for all hair types
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Blow-Dry Shampoo and Conditioner protect haircolor for up to 40 shampoos.
KENRA PLATINUM THICKENING MOUSSE
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Hold Index: 12
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Increases density of the hair shaft up to 150%.
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Resists humidity for up to 48 hours.
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Provides thermal protection up to 428ºF (220ºC).
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Significantly increases body for up to 24 hours.
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Flexible, light hold lasts up to 24 hours.
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Non-flaking, brushable finish.