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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ABOUT BANGS?

One of the most recurring questions we hear is, "Should I get bangs?"

A new "fringe" is a great way to instantly change your look.  We can help you decide which style looks best on you based on your face shape, current trends,lifestyle, hair type and personal style.

Blunt bangs work well on longer face shapes and softer side-swept styles work on most face shapes.

We always take into consideration your lifestyle. How long do you spend styling your hair? Bangs are added maintenance do you have an extra 2-8 minutes a day to spend styling your bangs? If you have curly hair or cowlicks it can take longer to style. 

HOW DO I KEEP MY HAIR COLOR FROM FADING?

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You've just invested in beautiful color, how do you ensure bold and shiny color until your next appointment?  

One answer is a personal prescription of  professional hair care products.

Always use shampoo and conditioner with a color guard system.

Another option is locking in your color with an elumen glaze over the top of your color to add a layer of protection. If you have extra bold color like the show-stopping red above use elumen wash to keep the pigments fresh.

If you spend time in the sun you should use UV protective spray to prevent fading and discoloration. 

If you swim or have hard water we recommend using a clarifying treatment to remove deposits that can damage or change hair color.
​Soaking your hair in fresh water prior to swimming prevents the hair from soaking up water treated with chlorine or salt water.

WHAT IS DRY SHAMPOO FOR? 
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Our Dry Shampoo is a game changer for anyone dealing with oily hair or in need of a quick refresh. This product absorbs oil, adds texture, body, and volume to all hair types. Say goodbye to bad hair days and hello to a quick, effortless boost with our Dry Shampoo.

IS AMERICAN WAVE TEXTURE SERVICE FOR YOU?

HOW DO I PROTECT AND MAKE THE MOST OF MY CURLS?

WANT BEAUTIFUL GREY?

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Are you ready to transform your hair into a stunning, head turning style? Have you heard about the American Wave Texture Service? This revolutionary hair treatment is designed to give you beautiful, effortless waves you have always dreamed of.

What is a American Wave?

The American Wave Texture Service is a professional salon treatment that creates soft, natural looking waves in your hair.It is a customizable service that can be tailored to suit your unique hair type, length,and desired look.

How dose it work?

Durringthe American Wave, specially formulated products are applied to your hair to gently reshape the bonds that give your hair its natural structure .This process alowes your stylist to create soft loose waves, or more defined curls, depending on your preference.

Who is it for?

American Wave is suitable for a wide range of hair types, including strait, wavy, even previously chemically treated hair. Whether you want to add volume and movement to your straight hair,or enhance your natural waves this service can help you achieve your desired look.

Benefits of the American Wave

Effortless waves: Say Goodbye to hours spent with curling irons or hot rollers.You can wake up with gorgeous beauty waves that require minimal styling.-Long lasting-Hair friendly-Compleatly customizable results

Halo Designs stylists have received advanced training and are cedrtified to preform American Wave .That means you can have complete confidence in the expertise and skill of our stylists when it comes to  your American Wave.

If your hair is curly, nature is already working hard to keep your hair dryer than your straight-haired comrades; making it frizzy, dull and worst of all prone to breakage.  

The picture above shows a straight hair cuticle compared to a curly hair cuticle. The cuticle layers on the straight hair lay flat while those on the curly hair bend making the hair vulnerable. The goal is to deliver moisture and flatten those layers. 
-One of the first steps is high quality hair color and/or gloss to help seal the cuticle layer, add shine and protect from the elements.
-Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner and at least once a week apply a deep conditioning treatment. We have a incredible array of treatments ,and your stylist will work with you to recommend the perfect choice for your unique hair type.

-After shampooing, use a leave in conditioner to help with frizz  and texture. We love Olaplex #6 ($30)

- A mistake that curly hair folks make is touching their hair too much DO NOT BRUSH, COMB, or RUN FINGERS EXCESSIVELY THROUGH HAIR without adding a product..
-For styling use a curl shaping cream we recommend R+Co Turntable($34) or Oribe's Styling Butter ($46)and a diffuser (you know, that huge apparatus you attach to your blow dryer) to accentuate your naturally beautiful and enviable curls.

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Growing out your  grey can be a big decision for men and women alike. Society's standards expect women to look "forever young" and the media has marginalized white or grey haired women as "old maids" making women feel undesirable if they grow out their hair. Not to mention for some men and women aging is a tough pill to swallow. 

However now is the time to be a greying man/woman! Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Kelly Osbourne have either tried to get their hair as close to grey as they can or have wigs made out of silver or white hair!

We are seeing more and more beautiful women embrace their elegant grey with fun flirty cuts making it sexy and powerful. This trend is on the rise as women continuosly challenge society's and the media's standards for beauty with celebrities joining the fight, greying hair is on the rise as a natural trend. Even the most talented hair dressers cannot create a synthetic grey comparable to the natural shades. Once you make the decision to go for it, there are a few steps you should take to make sure your color is as vibrant as it can be.

-A glossing treatment to add shine and even out the tone of your grey is a wonderful way to keep your color beautiful and costs much less and requires much less maintenance than constantly touching up your roots!!

-If you swim or have hard water and notice that your grey or white is taking on a yellow/green tint use a clarifying spray to clean out those mineral deposits. We recommend The Cleanse by Oribe ($44)  Glossing treatments can also remedy the discoloration caused by impure water.

ARE EXTENSIONS FOR ME?

Extensions are a dynamic way to add length, fullness, and even color to your hair! Most of the time when we see women with long luxurious hair extensions are their secret weapon! (Think Kim Kardashian and Victoria's Secret Models) Let's face it, when we color and heat style our hair our ends are usually less than perfect you may get length but not fullness. Our model above doesn't have added length with the extensions but added fullness. Another thing we are seeing more of are clients coming in asking for peek-a-boo, ombre, & highlights but don't want to jeopardize their long hair! By Strategically placing colored extensions throughout the hair highlights are added with no color necessary! 

The first thing you should ask yourself when considering hair extensions should be, Do I want to commit the extra time to care for and maintain my investment? (See below for detailed care regimen of extensions)   Your stylist should go over in detail the guidelines and care instructions for your hair extensions upon consultation before you commit to going all the way... Once you have your extensions your  Halo Designs stylist will send you home with care instructions if your dog eats it or it ends up in recycling, you can refer to our care instructions below;

-Proper care and maintenance of your  newly installed hair extensions is of utmost importance to ensure the best possible experience.

-You will need to completely avoid chlorinated & salt water and any other chemicals that may damage your extensions.

-Some slippage and shedding can be expected and is normal.

-The timelines for reapplying the hair to maintain the proper finish is between 2-4 months depending on the individual.

-Proper cleansing, brushing and loose braiding when showering and sleeping will extend the life of your extensions.

-ANY color or chemical treatment performed on your extensions professional or at home can ruin your extensions... SO DON"T DO IT!!! The chemical history of the extensions is unknown to your stylist and the outcome of any chemical service is NOT GUARANTEED!!!  

SHOULD I GET A KERATIN TREATMENT?

CURIOUS ABOUT VIVID COLOR ?

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Transform your hair with Goldwell's Keratin Smoothing Treatment.

Designed to provide long-lasting smoothness and shine. This innovative treatment works to eliminate frizzed enhance manageability, leaving your hair feeling soft, silky and revitalized.

Ideal for all hair types, the Goldwell Keratin Smoothing Treatment infuses your strands with nourishing keratin, promoting healthier hair while reducing styling time.

Experience the ultimate solution for beautifully sleek hair that lasts for months.

Elevate your look, and embrace the beauty smooth radiant hair.

GIFT WITH PURCHASE

Salon clients who choose to recive this amazing service will also take home a complimentary starter set of Kerasilk Shampoo and Conditioner

($60 value)  

 DECRIPTION COMING SOON!

 

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