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Read on to learn what to keep in mind when coloring curly hair. 

After a warmer-than-usual summer, the cooler temperatures have been a welcome sight. However, between the cold of the outdoors and the heat from the indoors, it can put even the most cared-for hair to the test. The secret? Ask anyone the key to surviving the harsh winter weather and they’ll tell you — it’s layers. From sweaters to hair and skin products, this rule holds true across all fronts. This year, get a head start by cutting down on damage done to your strands these extra layers. 

Feeling a little lackluster lately? Chances are if you’ve been prolonging your look with stylers and skipping the normal self-care, it’s beginning to take a toll on your hair color. Now more than ever, it is important to take care of your hair color between appointments to ensure the optimal outcome and longevity. Read on for a few of our favorite at-home cures or in-salon updates you can make to refresh hair color. 

While those lazy-girl styles were enough for 2020, we’re going to challenge you to step it up a bit in 2021. We’re not saying that you need to fully transition back to doing your typical, at-work hair routine every morning, but we do think it’s time to spruce up your WFH hairstyles this year. Here are some of our favorite, next-level WFH hairstyles, that still require minimal effort, but give you some elevated results.

It is all about building on your foundations with a few expert techniques to ensure proper lift and healthy results. Below we’re touching on a few expert blonding techniques for curly and coily patterned hair!

History tends to repeat itself all the time, especially when it comes to fashion and hair trends. For instance, this year, we’re seeing an incredible resurgence in the fashion and hair trends from the 1990s and early 2000s. This means that bright colors and patchwork patterns are back, as well as butterfly hair clips and box braids! While we’re happy to see these trends coming back, there are a few hair trends that we’d prefer to stay in the past, or if they must come back, need some major updating and modernization!

Sure, growing out your hair and showing off the incredible length you’ve achieved is a lot of fun for the ‘gram, but you know what’s even more fun? Shocking your partner, friends, and family with a brand new, cute, creative, short haircut! 

A short haircut can be very low-maintenance, depending on the style. Then, since your hair is so short, you can also save on the number of products you use. This means that the giant glob of conditioner you use to smooth your long hair turns into a nice nickel-sized dollop to condition your short hair! It’s no wonder classic short cuts are making a comeback this winter! Here are a couple of the best short haircuts of the season (so far).

“The truth is, why and when to shampoo hair depends on a couple of variables, so you can’t just offer a one size fits all schedule to guests,” advises Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken. Every client has their own set of circumstances that work best for their hair, the key is to finding the sweet spot!

Calling all late July & August babies! Leo season is among us! Leos are notorious for being effortlessly confident, a bit dramatic, sunny, and, of course, being the center of attention. We love all of these traits in a Leo, and we especially love to see these traits being reflected when it comes to their hair. We’ve rounded up some of the top hairstyles for Leo season, as inspired by their most noticeable traits and as modeled by famous Leos!

Whether you’re growing out a haircut or simply looking to add a little extra length to your go-to style, at one time or another we’ve all searched for ways to add more length to our locks. If you’re at a loss for where to start, try updating your routine alongside your choice in products — or read on for a few of our top tips for longer locks.

Fall is most definitely in the air, which means winter is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. To prepare hair for the colder seasons, we gained expert advice in all things hair and scalp health. Read on for a few top tips to guard your hair against the elements. 

With the holidays coming up, your clients might be on the search for a quick and easy way to upgrade their style. When it comes to making a style extra festive, we love the addition of braids in all forms. For a special look, consider adding an accessory to the mix too. The addition of a scarf is a surefire way to take this trendy look and give it a touch of glamour and glimmer for the holiday season. In this tutorial, Ellen Devine, Sam Villa Ambassador @ellendevinehair, breaks down one of the prettiest ways to wear a scarf seen all over TikTok.