Hair Journal
Tips & guides from our Sacramento studio
Honest, practical advice on color, care, and everything in between — written by the team behind the chair.
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how to maintain balayage
How to Make Your Balayage Last Between Salon Visits
Balayage is designed to grow out softly, but a few simple habits keep it from going brassy or dry between visits. Here’s how to protect your color in Sacramento’s sun and hard water.
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gray blending vs gray coverage
Gray Blending vs. Gray Coverage: How to Choose
Both soften the look of grays, but they take opposite approaches. Here’s how gray blending and gray coverage differ, and how to choose the one that fits your hair and your schedule.
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protect color-treated hair
Protecting Color-Treated Hair from Sacramento Sun & Hard Water
Any salon color — blonde, brunette, red, or fashion shade — fades faster in Sacramento’s sun and hard water. Here’s a simple routine to keep your color bright, true, and healthy between visits.
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tape-in vs hand-tied extensions
Tape-In vs. Hand-Tied Extensions: Which Is Right for You?
Tape-ins and hand-tied wefts are the two most common extension methods, and neither is simply "better." Here is how they actually differ in application, feel, suitability, and upkeep — and how to tell which one fits your hair.
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keratin treatment guide
Keratin Smoothing Treatments: What to Know Before You Book
A keratin treatment tames frizz and cuts styling time — it doesn’t permanently straighten your hair. Here’s what to expect, how to keep it safe, and how to make a smoothing treatment last.
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