10 People You’re Guaranteed to Meet in a Salon

Brace yourself on any given salon visit to meet at least a few of the following cast of interesting characters.

May 12, 2017

An Open Letter to the Natural Who Was Told Her Hair Was "An Animal That Can't Be Tamed"

The next time you feel like someone is texture managing your hair, tell them your hair is your crown, not an animal.

May 12, 2017

5 Things You Should Never Do Yourself (Leave it to a Professional)

As a hairstylist, I encourage my clients to learn how to do their own hair, but you should avoid these damaging practices.

May 12, 2017

This is the Secret to Perfect Hair in LA (& the 3 Best Places to Get It)

Here’s what you need to know before you get a blowout.

May 12, 2017

How to Find the Right Barber in 5 Easy Steps

5 things to do before scheduling an appointment with your new barber.

May 12, 2017

A Naturalista's Nightmare: "My Stylist Snuck A Relaxer In My Hair"

Last week a Georgian woman made news after claiming that a stylist at Lucy’s Dominican Hair Salon snuck a relaxer in her hair.

May 12, 2017

Top 5 Natural & Curly Hair Salons in Toronto

Here are 5 curly, natural and loc’d hair salons to check out in Toronto.

May 12, 2017

Stylists: Here Are 4 Deal-Breakers For Losing Your Curly Client

As curly clients, we have these requests for any stylist trying to gain our trust and business.

May 12, 2017

Considering Attending A Barber Or Beauty Institute in the U.S.?

How to fund your barber/beauty school education and the top institutes in the United States.

May 12, 2017

What Shai Amiel's Appointment Scheduler Says About Prepping For Your Visit

Martha Mulvane, Salon Manager at the popular Capella Salon in Los Angeles, sat down with me to explain why preparation is the key to your best experience.

May 12, 2017

3 iPhone Apps Every Busy Stylist Should Have

Are you a hairstylist who needs help with organization so you can focus more on your clients and less on administrative work?

May 12, 2017

The Key To A Successful Consultation, According to a Traveling Hairstylist

Not every stylist chooses to rent a booth in a salon. This is what a work day looks like for traveling loctician, Chimere.

May 12, 2017

The Difference Between Balayage & Ombré, According to 2 Master Colorists

You ask your stylist for balayage, but are you really asking for a “color melt”?

May 12, 2017

3 Things EVERY Natural Hair Stylist Should Know

There is a growing demand for stylists who are proficient in the knowledge of styling and caring for natural hair.

May 12, 2017

4 Certified Natural & Curly Hair Salons In Florida

A natural, Deva, Ouidad, and loc studio in The Sunshine State.

May 12, 2017

This Curly Salon Exec Wants You To Stop Following "The Protocol"

One day God said to me, “I will give you the curly hair market”. That was enough for me–from there I went in full force.

May 12, 2017

This is How You Should Show Up at the Salon for a Haircut

Going to the salon?

May 12, 2017

This is the Real Difference Between Bloggers & Stylists, According to a Natural Hair Stylist

The internet is flooded with natural hair enthusiasts – who knows best for our hair?

May 12, 2017

How to Style Your Fine Hair So It Looks Thicker

Here’s how I style my shaggy curly bob Deva Cut when I leave Shai Amiel’s chair.

May 12, 2017

6 Houston Salons for Curly, Coily & Loc'd Natural Hair

Here are 6 curly, natural, and loc salons in Houston that you haven’t heard of–yet.

May 12, 2017