Hair extensions are a major game-changer for adding length, volume, and thickness to your hair. To keep them looking gorgeous and lasting as long as possible, proper care is essential. While there are differences in care instructions for different types of extensions, some care tips are universal. With the right routine and high-quality products you can extend the life of your extensions and care for your natural hair.
1. Never Sleep on Wet Hair Wet hair is more prone to tangling and breakage, which can compromise both your natural hair and your extensions. Before bed, gently detangle your hair and secure it in a protective style, such as a loose braid, to prevent tangles. A sleep bonnet or satin pillowcase will also help to reduce friction and keep your extensions smooth. Pro Tip: Always dry your hair before bed and secure it in a protective style, such as a loose braid or ponytail, to prevent tangles. Sleeping on a satin pillowcase minimizes friction, keeping your extensions smooth and secure. 2. Brush Regularly (and Gently) Brushing is essential to prevent tangles, especially near the roots. However, extensions require special care to avoid damaging the bonds.
3. Wash with Care Over-washing you extensions can lead to dryness and breakage, so aim for every 2–3 days. When you do wash, follow these steps:
4. Hydrate Weekly Hair extensions don’t receive natural oils from your scalp, so keeping them hydrated is crucial.
5. Protect from Heat Stylists are always preaching the importance of heat protection and for good reason! Hot tools like flat irons, curling wands, and blow dryers can damage both your extensions and natural hair.
6. Protect During Swimming Chlorine and saltwater can dry out extensions and weaken bonds. Before swimming:
7. Schedule Regular Salon Visits Professional maintenance is essential for keeping your extensions secure and looking fresh. During these appointments, your stylist can check the bonds and make necessary adjustments. Maintenance schedules vary depending on extension type, make sure to ask your stylist when you should be coming back and prebook! Hair extensions are an investment in your beauty, and proper care will keep them looking flawless for weeks or even months. With daily maintenance, the right products, and professional upkeep, you can enjoy long-lasting, gorgeous extensions while protecting your natural hair. If you’re unsure about specific care techniques, don’t hesitate to consult your stylist for personalized advice. A little extra effort goes a long way in keeping your extensions as beautiful as the day they were installed!
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Layering hair products can transform your hair care routine, delivering optimal results for healthier, shinier, and more manageable locks. However, knowing the right order and combinations is key to avoiding product buildup or counterproductive effects. Here are some expert tips and tricks from Salon Society to help you master the art of product layering for your best hair yet. why layering matters.Each hair product serves a specific purpose, whether it’s cleansing, hydrating, protecting, or styling. By layering them correctly, you ensure that each product performs as intended, enhancing the overall health and appearance of your hair. Proper layering also prevents weighing your hair down or causing residue buildup. The Golden Rule of Layering: Always layer products from the lightest to the heaviest consistency. Lightweight products, such as sprays and serums, should go first to penetrate the hair shaft, followed by creams and oils that seal and protect. step-by-step guide to layering hair products. 1. Precleanse and Double Shampoo For the best cleanse, start with a precleanse or double shampoo routine to remove buildup and prepare your hair for treatments. This is especially important if you use styling products frequently or have an oily scalp.
2. Condition Follow up with a conditioner or a deeply nourishing masque that addresses your hair’s specific concerns:
3. Prep with a Leave-In Treatment After towel-drying your hair, apply a leave-in treatment to provide hydration and prepare your hair for styling. Some favorites include:
You can layer leave-in products for maximum benefits: apply a scalp-focused serum, such as Initialiste , to nourish and strengthen at the roots, and follow with a length-focused leave-in, like K18, to hydrate and protect your strands. 4. Detangle Use a detangling spray or serum to gently remove knots and reduce breakage. Start from the ends and work your way up to avoid damaging your strands. Some great options include:
Helpful Detangling Tips: Make sure to use a wide-tooth comb or detangle brush, be gentle, work in sections, and begin detangling from the ends and gradually move up towards the roots to avoid damage. 5. Protect Always use a heat protectant before styling with hot tools. This step is non-negotiable to prevent damage from high temperatures. Try:
6. Style Now it’s time to layer on your styling products:
7. Finish Seal your look with a finishing spray:
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hot tip: consult with the experts. Unsure which products work best for your hair? Visit Salon Society for a personalized consultation. Our experienced stylists can assess your hair’s needs and recommend a tailored regimen featuring Kérastase products and in-salon treatments for optimal results.
Layering hair products doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these tips and using high-quality products like Kérastase, you can achieve healthier, more beautiful hair with ease. At Salon Society, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Book for a hair tutorial or product consultation today and let’s elevate your hair care routine together! Hello! Stefan here from Salon Society. I have been a hairstylist for 16 years and am one of the two SASO stylists that offer the European Blowout. The European Blowout is a luxury experience which results in an iconic, voluminous, silky finish. Today I am going to spill some of my European Blowout secrets andtell you about the superstar products that make this blowout result so stunning. The European Blowout is completed using our fave European product line Kerastase Paris. I first started my training with Kérastase Paris in 2011, I absolutely fell in love with the products, became a certified Kérastase specialist, and have been using them ever since! The foundation to a fabulous blowout is always understanding the hair type I am working with and pairing technique + products to reach the desired soft, shiny, and bouncy result. These are the best products to achieve these results:
Now you have the inside scoop on all the products that are used to create the stunning European Blowout! I hope these products will help you get a better at-home blowout. Which product are you most excited to try?
Hello curly people! It's me, Advanced Master Stylist & Curl Specialist, Aaron Brousseau writing today to chat about natural curls. As a person with curly hair, I completely understand how frustrating it can be trying to make those damn curls do what you want them to! But never fear - today I am going to share my 8 Steps to Better Curls: Curly Hair Routine. This curly routine is only 8 steps and it really makes a world of difference in getting the most bounce and definition out of your natural texture. The key equation to remember is that Hydration + Structure = Flawless Curls.
As a Curl Specialist, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the fresh confidence my clients gain by learning the best tricks and tips for their natural curls. Every person's hair is unique and you may have to experiment to find the routine and product combo that is best for you - but I hope my 8 Steps to Better Curls helps you find the way to yours! If you have any questions about curly hair or any of the products mentioned, feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment below. We cannot wait to see you (and your curls) at Salon Society!
Our Curly Team:
So we all know that hair masks are great and that they are SO beneficial for our hair… but how am I supposed to be using them? Is this like an everyday thing? Is this a one size fits all? Wait, was I supposed to put conditioner in after I rinsed it out? WAS I SUPPOSED TO RINSE IT OUT???
How often should you use a hair mask?
Does a hair mask replace conditioner?
PURCHASING A MARRIAGE LICENSE:In Saskatchewan, couples who want to marry must purchase a Saskatchewan Marriage License. A marriage license is only valid for a period of three months, or 90 days. The marriage license becomes effective the day after it is purchased. Therefore, the marriage license can be purchased anywhere from one day to 90 days prior to the wedding ceremony. The fee to purchase a marriage license is $60. Your marriage license can be purchased in Regina, it takes minutes to complete. Both you and your partner need to be present, along with two pieces of government issued identification (one with photo identification). If you were like me and didn't have your middle name listed on your passport, be sure to bring a document that DOES list your middle name. Lists of places to purchase marriage licenses in REGINA, SK:Now that you're married (hooray!) It's time to think about whether or not you'll be changing your name. If you've decided to do so, the process can be a bit complicated. Luckily, the steps are detailed below so you can focus on other stuff (like thank you cards....) BEFORE YOU BEGIN, SOMETHING TO CONSIDER...We know it’s super exciting and you want to take on your new name right away but you do have to change over ALL of your identification cards - including your passport! SO, if you are going on a honeymoon right away you may want to hold off until you’re home so you don’t have any stressful mismatching ID cards!! FIRST STEP:GET AN OFFICIAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATEThe marriage commissioner who performed the marriage ceremony must forward a completed and signed marriage license to the Vital Statistics Registry for registration. The marriage must be registered before you may apply for a marriage certificate. Some commissioners will present you with a marriage certificate at your ceremony, this document is sufficient.
What information do I need to provide when ordering a marriage certificate online?
Hey there! We have opened our salon (yay) and you have booked your appointment to get your roots done, but until then... here’s a blog post all about BLOWOUTS. How to maintain your locks, and attempt your blowout at home while waiting for your appointment. 1st step: As soon as I get out of the shower I ring out my hair and brush through a few of my favourite products. Right now I use Olaplex #6 (works great to detangle) and a dime size of Kevin Murphy Young Again Oil on my ends. 2nd step: I always let my hair dry to about 70-80% with the product already combed through to maintain frizz. I put on my makeup, get dressed, eat breakfast, and by then it is dry enough to start! 3rd step: Before blow drying, I spray my hair with a heat protectant! I use Kevin Murphy Heated Defense. I section out my hair and clip the rest on top. Don’t hold the blow dryer so that it’s touching the brush, hold it just an inch or two away from your hair. HOT TIP: I always try to hold my brush so that the handle is pointing forward. For me, it makes things feel less awkward! 4th step: I take the next section of hair and do the same thing. If you can’t do the back, it’s easier to pull your hair all to the front! For the top back section I will pull my section of hair straight up with my brush and blow dry to increase the volume. 5th step: For my bang area I like to blow dry my hair away from my face. Just so that it doesn’t curl completely under and I get a little volume at the root. Finish it off with a light hairspray, my favourite is Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair. Practice makes perfect, I promise! It’s a little tricky to figure out how to hold a brush and the blow dryer and make sure your hair isn’t flying everywhere... but find what is comfortable for you and go with that! And if not, we’ll be here to save you. ️
See you very soon, Shanna <3
Hey there! Ailesh here from Salon Society in Regina, Saskatchewan. For my first ever blog post I decided to write about something I am very passionate about - nail art. I love trying new things, keeping up with nail trends, and learning new techniques. I know first-hand how daunting nail art can seem, especially when you're just starting out, so I've put together my top tips for beginners to nail art - I hope you enjoy them! 1. Keep It Simple If you are just starting out keep it simple and easy. Classic designs like polka dots, hearts, and flowers are a great starting point and will help to hone your fine motor skills. 2. Add A Twist Find an simple design and jazz it up with a twist. For example, layering different coloured polka dots. Adding a matte top coat is another easy way to transform a look! 3. Perfectly Imperfect Aim for designs that don't require perfection. Instead, try looks that allow for imperfection from nail to nail - think bold brush strokes, abstract designs, and mixing textures and patterns. This is especially helpful if you are trying to do nail art on both hands but aren't comfortably ambidextrous yet. 4. Go All Out (Almost)
Go all out, full crazy nail art - on one hand. Use your dominant hand to create the nail art of your dreams on one hand. Then using your non-dominant hand, paint simple solid coloured nails in a colour that compliments the design hand.
Heya for those of you who don’t know me yet I'm Aaron Brousseau and I’m a Lead Hair Artist at Salon Society in Regina, Saskatchewan. If you’ve ever visited our beautiful space at 1368 Rose Street, you’ve probably seen me or at least experienced my larger than life personality! One of the things I’m known for is my eccentric facial hair. That is (most of the time) meticulously groomed. The question I get asked the most is “how long does that take?” or “how do you get it to do that?” I usually keep the answers short and sweet but today I’m going to show you all my secrets on how to style the perfect beard.
And there you have it the perfect beard that feels, smells, and looks amazing!
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