Do I Really Need to See My Stylist Regularly?

In short – yes. But “regularly” is usually different for everyone based on the condition of your hair and your ultimate goals! 

With the rise of Youtube stars and Beauty Bloggers, there is an overwhelming wave of information that is currently available regarding healthy hair care and tips. We wanted to remind our readers that although these can be helpful sources of information, the advice of these influencers should not replace your regular visits to the salon for healthy hair maintenance. 

Here’s Why:

#1 : Licensed Cosmetologists are required to pass state board exams that ensure they are proficient in skills that are crucial to ensuring our clients receive quality care and service. This includes sanitization, the thorough understanding of chemical products and how to use them safely, and the anatomy of your hair/scalp. This knowledge is crucial for ensuring hair is cared for using safe techniques and products. We are not only concerned in the look and feel of your hair, but also the porosity and condition of your scalp. 

#2. Not all hair tips are created equally. What works well for one client may not work at all for another. We all have unique qualities and histories with our hair that are important in determining a Healthy Hair Plan. Your stylist is essential in offering you tips and tricks that are unique to what you need based on their professional knowledge, and are a consistent measure of your progress over time.

#3. Salon Professional Products truly are unique from most drugstore offerings. We choose products for our salon based on what we feel will offer the most benefit and health to our clientele. We go through months-long trials with product lines to ensure we are offering a level of service that looks and feels good long after your salon appointment. Lots of beauty store and drug store products available contain fillers or sulfates that dry and damage the hair over time. You truly get what you pay for with hair products! 

What Type of Treatment Should You Book?

We go to the gym, follow healthy eating plans, and schedule routine visits to maintain our physical health, but many clients don’t realize that their hair also requires routine check-ups to maintain its healthy shine and growth!

Steam Treatments are our preferred method of treatments because the gentle heat opens hair cuticles to soak in all the benefits of the treatment without risking heat damage. We offer two main types of steam treatments - protein and hydration - and typically recommend once per month visits to maintain the health and integrity of your natural tresses! How do you know which one is right for you, though?

Protein treatments focus on nourishing the hair with all of the vitamins it needs to stay shiny, while adding extra strength with protein. There is such a thing as too much protein, though! If you have too much protein in your hair, you will notice brittle strands and broken ends, as well as loosened curls. While the purpose of the treatment is to add strength, too much protein can cause stress. Protein treatments should be administered no more than four times per year unless your stylist advises otherwise, and for this reason we typically do not recommend at-home protein treatments.

Moisture treatments (or Hydration Treatments) are ideal for addressing frizz, dryness, and color-processing damage. Moisture helps to replenish thirsty hair to encourage a sleek, finished look. Moisture treatments can be performed much more frequently than protein treatments without risking over-doing it. For clients with curly hair, we recommend once-per-month moisture treatments to keep frizz at bay and encourage a consistent curl pattern. We offer several product options for keeping up with these treatments at home.

How do you know which treatment is best for your locks? If you hair is limp and stringy, protein will help add volume back into your locks. If your hair is frizzy and dry, a moisture treatment is an ideal place to start. The best solution is to come see one of our stylists and get their recommendation based on your unique hair history and goals!