TRY: Nutritive Masquintense, Soleil Masque Apres Soleil, or Blond Absolu Masque Cicaextreme

​Kerastase hair masks contain ingredients like proteins, vitamins, and nourishing oils that strengthen and fortify your hair strands. This helps to prevent breakage, split ends, and damage, promoting healthier and more resilient hair over time.

TRY: Premiere Masque Filler Reparateur, Genesis Masque Reconstituant, or Resistance Masque Force Architect

​Using a Kerastase hair mask can make your hair more manageable by smoothing the hair cuticle and reducing frizz. This makes it easier to detangle, style, and achieve your desired look without dealing with unruly or tangled hair.

TRY: Discipline Masque Oleo-Relax, Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition, or Discipline Maskeratine

​The nourishing ingredients in Kerastase hair masks add a beautiful shine and finish to the hair, making it look healthy and vibrant. Additionally, they make hair feel softer and silkier to the touch, improving its overall texture and appearance.

TRY: Chronologiste Masque Intense Regenerant or Specifique Masque Rehydratant

TRY: Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet for blonde hair, Symbiose Masque Revitalisant Essentiel for scalp care, Densifique Masque Densite for thickening, and Chroma Absolu Masque Chroma Filler for coloured hair

​Overall, incorporating a Kerastase hair mask into your routine can help to revive and rejuvenate your hair, leaving it looking and feeling healthier, stronger, and more beautiful!

​Kérastase scalp serums are formulated to promote scalp health. They each contain key ingredients that help nourish the scalp and improve its overall condition. A healthy scalp is key to healthy hair growth! ​

A healthy scalp is essential for maintaining strong, shiny hair. Kérastase scalp serums can improve hair quality by addressing scalp issues like dandruff, excess oil production, and sensitivity, leading to healthier-looking hair. A healthy balanced scalp truly makes a world of difference in hair quality! ​

Hello hello from Patricia at Salon Society! One of the things we recommend the most often for the health of your hair is using salon-quality products, but we know that it can be super intimidating trying to pick out which products you need to start with.

​When it comes to buying salon products for the first time, there are a few essentials you'll need. There’s a huge range of benefits that you can see in your hair’s health by using salon products, but today we’re just going to talk about the basics and where to start if you’ve never used quality hair products before!

Firstly, you will want to invest in a good shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair type and its unique needs. Professional products are specially formulated with high-quality ingredients that can provide deep cleansing, nourishment, and hydration to your hair. These formulas can also target specific hair concerns like dryness, frizz, damage, or hair fall. They can help maintain the health and integrity of your hair, leaving it looking and feeling its best. Investing in professional shampoo and conditioner can really make a difference in the overall health and appearance of your hair! 

If you’re not sure where to start (no judgement here, there are so many options!), you can always come to the salon and ask for our help! Our stylists and salon coordinators are always more than happy to assist you in finding products that will work for you! However, if you prefer to shop online or just avoid human interaction (we feel you), here are some great options that are good for most hair types.

The next crucial step is finding a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from damage when using styling tools like blow dryers, straighteners, curling irons, and so on. Heat protectant products form a protective barrier on your hair and strands, reducing the amount of heat that is absorbed. This helps to prevent heat damage — dryness, colour damage, breakage and split ends. Every single time you are using heat on your hair it is essential to use a heat protectant spray or serum beforehand to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy and fabulous. Here are a few of our favourites:

I hope you've enjoyed my guide to choosing salon products when you're first making the switch! If you have any specific hair concerns or any questions at all, send me a DM or come in for a free consultation! I would be happy to help you pick out the best products for your hair needs. ​

The Lavish Caviar Treatment is a truly indulgent treatment that turns back time and restores the hair and scalp to its fullest expression of health and vitality! Don't miss the chance to revitalize your hair and indulge in a rejuvenating blowout experience -- visit Salon Society today! ​

​​Do you ever feel like you just can't figure out how to keep your blonde locks looking gorgeous? Between sun damage, brassiness, and dryness, it can be tough to keep blonde hair healthy and beautiful. But don't worry - we're about to share our top 10 tips and tricks to maintain the vibrancy and health of your blonde or highlighted hair. With the right products, techniques, and a dedicated care routine, you can keep your golden locks looking fresh and healthy! Read on to uncover all our secrets for lustrous, vibrant, head-turning blonde hair. Get ready to take your blonde hair game to the next level!

1. Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner 

Always use sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner to protect your colour. Although not everyone immediately thinks of blonde as "coloured" hair, if you want to keep your blonde tones from fading, it's important to use products that are safe for coloured hair. You can combat brassiness with a purple shampoo - we recommend using it once a week to neutralize unwanted yellow tones and keep your blonde shades cool and fresh!


2. Deep Conditioning 

Treat your hair to a deep conditioning mask at least once weekly! This helps replenish moisture lost during the highlighting process and keeps your hair silky and manageable. A couple of our favourites are the Masque Cicaextreme for deep restoration after bleaching, and the Masque Intense Régénérant, a revitalizing moisture mask with an irresistible scent.


3. Heat Protection 

Shield your hair from heat damage by applying a thermal protection spray before using hot styling tools. This simple step is absolutely essential in order to safeguard your hair's vibrant colour and preserve its overall health and strength!

4. Regular Trims 

Schedule regular trims every 6-8 weeks to prevent split ends and maintain the shape of your hairstyle. This ensures your blonde tresses look polished and healthy, plus you get to hang out with your favourite stylist as a bonus! If you're someone who struggles to remember to keep up with these kinds of appointments - pre-book your next trim(s) at the end of your appointments!


5. Avoid Excessive Sun Exposure 

Prolonged sun exposure can lead to colour fading - and can damage your beautiful hair in the process! Protect your hair from UV rays by wearing a hat or using products with UV filters for extended periods outdoors. 


6. Hydrate from Within 

Make sure to drink enough water and eat a well-balanced diet packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Your hair's health begins from the inside, so take care of your body to encourage strong and lustrous locks.

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7. Professional Treatments 

Treat yourself to professional salon treatments occasionally, such as glossing or toning services. These can revive your colour and add extra shine to your blonde hair! We also highly recommend trying one of our Fusio-Dose Treatments! They can be customized to meet your unique hair needs, can be added to any service that includes a hair wash, and deliver amazing results quickly!

​Blog: 10 Things You Need to Know About Fusio Dose

8. Adjust Your Routine Based on Needs 

Pay attention to your hair's changing needs. If you notice it becoming dry, try deep conditioning more frequently. And if you're dealing with brassiness, consider using purple shampoo more often!


9. Protective Styles at Bedtime 

At bedtime, loosely braid your hair or switch to a satin pillowcase to minimize friction and prevent breakage. Unlike regular cotton pillowcases, satin doesn't absorb as much of your hair's natural moisture, leaving it smoother and more hydrated. Sweet dreams and beautiful hair await!


10. Regular Check-ins with Your Stylist 

Make sure to chat with your hairstylist about the condition of your hair and any touch-up appointments that may be needed. Keeping in touch regularly will help maintain the freshness and vibrancy of your blonde, and we genuinely enjoy spending the time with our clients to make sure you look and feel beautiful with your hair colour!

Remember, a consistent and personalized hair care routine is key to keeping your blonde or highlighted hair looking its best. Adjustments to product usage and salon visits should be made based on your hair's unique needs and your desired look. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment here or book in at the salon for a free consultation!

​Natural waves and curls are one of our favourite hair textures - they are just so unique and beautiful - but this hair type also comes with some special needs! So if you have a person on your shopping list with natural curls check out these amazing curly hair gift options: ​

​Hook them up with a gift card to see a Salon Society Curl Specialist!​
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The Custom Curl Haircut Session is an appointment designed to celebrate your natural texture with a personalized curly cut at Salon Society. Each session includes a detailed consultation to understand your curl goals and lifestyle, followed by the Signature SASO Curly Cut tailored to your curl pattern and style. Enjoy a detox cleanse, deep conditioning treatment, and professional styling to enhance your curls' health and vibrancy. It is the perfect gift for anyone with textured hair!

​The Kelly Knowles Unraveler brush is an absolute game-changer for detangling & defining curly hair. It can be used in the shower to easily detangle & brush hair with deep conditioners, to detangle day-to-day, or use it with styling products to create defined, beautiful curls. It’s easy to clean, has adjustable settings, and is a great gift for all hair types & textures!

Shop these ideas online or swing by the salon (located in the heart of Regina’s downtown warehouse district) and chat with our staff for more options or to further tailor your gifts to your curly person! Happy shopping! ​

Texture spray is a super versatile product, and one that everyone should have in their home hair product collections! Texture spray can be used to achieve more volume, to separate curls or waves, and some can even be used to absorb oil to help extend your style! 

There are two main types of texture sprays: dry texture sprays and sea salt sprays. Dry texture spray is applied to dry hair to add texture and separation, while sea salt spray is applied to wet hair to create a beachy texture working with natural wave patterns. 

As hairstylists, our team is obsessed with the dry texture sprays and we use them on our clients! The best part? They are honestly such an easy product to use: after styling just spray the texture product in before hairspray (if using hairspray), brush it through, and then apply again! 

Our favourite dry texture sprays are:

For those beach wave days, my go to salt sprays are Hair Resort Spray from Kevin Murphy, and Oribe’s Après Beach or Matte Waves. They help build that wave and texture and they smell aaaamazing!!! 

​Now that we have shared all my texture faves with you, we want to know… Do you use texture spray? Tell us in the comments or send us a DM to chat about styling and product recommendations!! 

Curl friends, it’s your time!

Wondering what the CADŌ is all about?
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​After experimenting and perfecting my cado skills, I have found that Oribe has some amazing products; the Curl Gelée, Moisture Mask, Curl Gloss, and Shaping Mousse are my top products when doing both CADŌ cuts and styles! 

Here are the deets on managing and achieving healthy, defined, bouncy curls at home:

​Hair is composed mainly of keratin, a protein formed by amino acid molecules sourced from our food. Exposure to the sun, pollution, and changes in our lifestyle can be factors in dry, brittle, and lifeless hair. 

Here are some mistakes we make that can cause damage to our hair:
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Hey everyone, Miranda from Salon Society here to talk about growing long and healthy hair! I know that those long-hair goals can be tough to achieve - and you are definitely not alone if you are feeling confused or frustrated by a lack of progress. 

Does it feel like your hair grows the slowest in the whole world? Or maybe know it’s growing because those roots are getting noticeably longer… but your length is not changing?? 

There are some huge factors that tie into these issues and I am here to help with some top reasons why your hair might not be growing:
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​​Moisture is KEY, especially for my curly peeps. Without moisture our hair will not survive the long, dry prairie winters or the hot hot, dusty summers. Did you know dry hair is the number one cause of split ends, breakage, tangles, and dullness? 

A good way to avoid dryness and breakage is to use hydrating products that match your hair needs - to find these shoot me a DM or book a free consultation! Frequent treatments, hair masks, applying oils, and avoiding drying products (such as dry texture sprays and dry shampoos) are also good ways to up your hydration levels. 
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​​Just like our skin needs vitamins to be glowy and healthy, so does our hair. When we lack these things our hair can seem brittle and not hold onto the moisture it needs. I always recommend Collagen, Biotin and Vitamin E to all my clients when they feel like their hair is not growing. Research shows that deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can lead to early hair loss and thinning. Try adding a multivitamin and a hair serum containing vitamins to your morning and/or night routine!
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​Remember Reason #1? Water makes up almost 25% of the total weight of a single strand of hair. It is also the key ingredient in supporting vitamins, which contribute to hair growth. By drinking at least two litres of water a day, your hair will strengthen and grow (and it is super beneficial for your skin and overall health too!!). 
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​When we wash our hair every day we strip away all those beneficial healthy oils - and when we lack oil our scalp panics and starts overproducing sebum to make up for the loss. This is what makes your hair seem “greasy”.

​Washing your hair every day can cause your hair to dry out very fast and lead to breakage. Many people think by wetting your hair, you are giving it hydration, but that isn't the case. The Ph of our water tends to sit around a 7, our hair needs to be between 4.5-5.5 to stay healthy. Try leaving a few days in between your washes, I know it's hard but it will be worth it.

HOT TIP: Check out Nadine’s blog on Co-Washing here to learn how to go more days between washes! 
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​​Using quality salon products is super important. When you buy drugstore products unfortunately you are not getting a bottle of that luscious hair advertised on TV - you’re often harming your hair with harsh chemicals, alcohols, and sulphates that cause hair thinning, breakage, and discoloration.

By using the lines we sell in-salon like Kevin Murphy and Kérastase, you are getting products that have been developed for professionals that are clinically and SASO-tested. These salon products give your hair a better chance of healing, becoming healthy, and maintaining its health.  If you are having trouble finding the right products leave a comment, send me a DM, book a free consultation, or just swing by Salon Society and have a chat with one of us - we love sharing product knowledge! 
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​It is very important to protect our hair while we sleep, especially if you have curly hair or extensions. When we sleep we tend to create friction against our cotton pillows. This friction causes hair to matt, split, and break. A few ways to protect your hair while sleeping are to use silk or satin pillowcases, wear a silk bonnet, braid your hair, sleep with a night serum in - or even better all of the ABOVE! Trust me guys, I do ALL of these things and it has been a game changer!!
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Hot tools such as blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners can seriously damage your hair. Using high heat on a day-to-day basis, especially without heat protection, can be a huge cause of dry broken hair. You can try cutting down the frequency with which you apply heat to your hair, and add in a really good heat protectant. Instead of heat styles, try heatless styling with braids, heatless curling techniques, claw clips, scarfs and hats to spice up your style routine!

​You're probably thinking, “Jeez, you sound like a broken record”. I'm here to tell you you're not wrong.! All of these things legitimately tie into one another. Think of it like the domino effect; when one thing is off, the rest can slowly spiral out of control as well. ​2023 is the year we say goodbye to dry, broken hair. Let's put ourselves first, start a good routine and make healthy habits!