Come and Join Us in Richmond!

We will be presenting at the Virginia Natural Beauty Expo in Richmond next month! Come join us as we talk about natural curls, natural hair regimens and transitioning options, and of course the DevaCut! 

Thinking About Bangs?

Fall is the season for bangs and we are here for it! 

To go for a haircut with bangs or not is always a question that clients struggle with. While there are many different ways to cut and style a look with bangs, there are a few important considerations to make before taking the leap...

• Bangs Take Maintenance : No matter what your natural pattern or texture is, styling bangs requires additional steps to keep them properly styled and prevent the "Justin Bieber Hair Flip" from disrupting your day and driving you crazy! If you want to try on some bangs, prepare to blow-dry them regularly, usually with a roundbrush, to get them to fall correctly.
• Fast Growth : Bangs tend to grow out quickly and you'll need to come to the salon more frequently to get them trimmed. Please, please, please do not trim your own bangs at home! Fixing trims-gone-bad is a difficult task for stylists! We only charge $10 for a bang trim - just give us a call.

•  Because bangs tend to rest on the forehead and come into contact with skin all day, bangs can appear oily and lose their volume on warm or high-activity days. We recommend keeping a travel-size Dry Shampoo on hand to give your bangs a quick refresh before you fall victim to sticky bangs.
• When you've decided you're finished with the bang life and are ready to grow them out into a new shape, this can take time and the shape of your overall haircut may need to be altered to blend in your growing layers. Your stylist can help you determine the best way to grow your bangs out without awkward shapes or obvious lines. 

What are your plans for your Fall hair? Will you be trying on some bangs?

New Service Alert!

Winter Is Coming.

We are excited to announce a BRAND NEW service offering! To address dry, itchy scalp that tends to become a client trend in the fall and winter seasons, you can now add on a Scalp Exfoliation Treatment. This service addresses the health of your scalp and refreshes the skin using a custom blend of some of our favorite products! 

You can add on this treatment to your next service for just $35! 

You can also take home our exfoliation blend to keep up with your treatments at home! It's easy as pie - just scrub the treatment into your scalp, let sit for 5-10 minutes, and rinse with cool water!

You exfoliate your face, why count out your scalp!? Ask your stylist about our newest Healthy Hair Treatment during your next appointment! 

DEVACURL RESCUE!

Imagine This: You leave your first DevaCut appointment feeling a new confidence in your curls and your cut! You have stocked up on the DevaCurl products used by your stylist to create such luscious curls, but you get to your first wash day following your appointment and completely blank on which products to use, when, and how! 

TIP #1 : Take your DevaCurl products with you into the shower! Curl products should always be added to soaking wet hair, never towel-dried.

TIP #2 : If you want to refresh your curls between washes, add water first, then use a curl refresher like Mist-er Right if your curls need an extra kick.

TIP #3 : If you are struggling with your new curl routine, give us a call! Your stylist or one of our other DevaCurl stylists can walk you through the routine again and help troubleshoot why you might not be getting the results you desire!

Keep Calm, Curlista! Here’s a general breakdown of using the DevaCurl products at home to keep your tresses in check. Remember, your stylist may cocktail certain products together or offer unique suggestions for your individual texture, but this should help remind you! 

STEP ONE : Cleanser + Conditioner : Your stylist may recommend leaving your conditioner in if you’re experiencing extreme dryness or a need for moisture in your curls! Your Leave-In Conditioner (like Heaven in Hair) will follow Step One. Pro Tip: The conditioning step is when we begin to define the curls, so this is a good time to detangle or use a wide-tooth comb to separate tangled curls.

STEP TWO: Curl Creams : Using the raking method, finger comb your Wave Maker, Supercream or Styling Cream through your curls to encourage definition. This is also a good time to use your Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam at the root to encourage lift.

STEP THREE : Gels : Scrunch in your gel for curl hold. Remember, fingers encourage frizz, so scrunch a section of hair only once and hold for a few seconds. If you’ve been advised to use B’Leave In, this can be mixed with another gel for hold and curl plumping.

STEP FOUR : Follow with your Set It Free finishing spray, Mirror Curls Shine Serum, or Flexible Hold Hairspray for shine and hold.

Each DevaCurl routine is customized to your unique curl pattern, hair texture, and common complaints, but this should help remind you of the order of products that your Deva-stylist prescribed and how to use them.

Still having trouble? Give us a call or drop us a note on the “Contact Us” page with your list of products and we’ll be sure to help you!

Photos by Brandon Johnson

Fall Hair Tips: Do's and Don'ts

We know, we know - it happened way too quickly and we are all devastated that summer is almost over! As fall approaches and the cold weather returns, so do a whole host of hair problems that the cooler temperatures bring. To get you fully prepared, here are our top Do's and Don'ts for keeping your hair healthy until the summer comes again! 

• DO Continue with your Treatment Plan! We recommend alternating between Hydration and Protein steam treatments once per month, but as the temperatures drop you may want to throw in a Dry Scalp Treatment to prevent the awkward snowflake shoulders...
• DON'T Skip your End Trims for the sake of length! It is much more tempting to focus on your long hair goals during the Fall and Winter seasons, but it is even more crucial to maintain healthy hair this time of year! It will grow, we promise, but you gotta get those ends trimmed! 

• DO Change Up Your Color! Fall is a great time to incorporate reds and coppers into your locks.
• DON'T Change Up Your Color At Home! Box Color causes detriment to the health and integrity of your hair. A quick-fix at home using box color leads to a lengthy, costly fix in a salon. Resist the temptation and avoid box color at all costs.

• DO Consider a Protective Style. A Crochet Braid or Box Braids service can help you maintain the health of your hair and encourage growth with minimal maintenance during the dry-hair season.
• DON'T Wash Too Often. Our hair is particularly susceptible to dryness in the Fall and Winter months, and over-washing can exacerbate the problem. Aim to wash your hair every 3-4 days.

• DO Use a Leave-In Conditioner to Moisturize and Strengthen Brittle Hair. Many of us put away our Healthy Hair Products with the goal of minimal maintenance once summer is over, but our hair needs extra support more than ever! Spray a Leave-In Conditioner like NEVO by Pravana (our fave!) after washes to give your hair a healthy boost.
• DON'T Pull Hair Into a Ponytail Every Day! When the house gets cold and we want to stay wrapped in our blankets as long as possible in the morning, it's tempting to just throw our locks back in an elastic to save time and effort in the winter. Constant ponytails/buns pull on the hair and encourage breakage. Save the ponytails for those days you "don't hear" your alarm going off!

• DO Allow Your Hair to Air Dry When Possible. Even if using a thermal protectant product, heat tools damage our hair and prevent healthy growth. It also affects our natural texture and curl pattern, which takes effort to restore. Try washing at night to avoid using blow driers every morning.
• DON'T Leave the House with Wet Hair. When it's cold outside and we have wet hair, breakage can happen much more easily and our hair takes on unnecessary damage.

Goodbye Summer. It was great spending time with you. We'll miss you dearly. Come again soon!