Notes from the chair.
Color trends, maintenance that actually works, and what Shawn tells clients in the salon.
The fall color shifts worth asking for
Cooler months are the easiest time to go richer without losing brightness. Here is what clients are asking for, and who each one actually suits.
Read more →How to make your color last between appointments
Most color does not fade because of the color. It fades because of water temperature, the wrong shampoo, and heat. Here is what actually moves the needle.
Read more →Why blonde turns brassy, and what actually fixes it
Brass is not a mistake, it is chemistry. Understanding where the warmth comes from makes it much easier to keep it away.
Read more →Noticing more hair in the shower? Start here
Shedding has many causes, and most of them are worth looking at properly rather than guessing. What an assessment involves, and what can help.
Read more →What to expect at your first color appointment
Coming to a new colorist is a small act of trust. Here is exactly how the first visit runs, so nothing is a surprise.
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