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When you hear the word “perm,” the first thing that pops into most older adults’ minds is those tight poodle curls, like some hairstyle from the 1980s. This style was in for a time, and at one point it was a popular one not just for women, but even for some men as well. Salon-quality and DIY perms are still in today, although the methods and results aren’t quite the same. Today’s hair perms include more than tight curls. You can ask your hairstylist for a classic perm, or for subtly wavy or texturized locks. That said, “hair retexturizing” is... View Article

Some women want their hair to stay short. Others prefer a medium length. Perhaps long hair is desired. Whatever your length preference may be, growing out luscious locks naturally is not in the cards for everyone. Getting the news that your body is not able to support long, healthy hair can be painful, especially if what you want is thick healthy hair flowing down and grazing your lower back. Even so, a healthy person with healthy hair with no genetic predisposition to hair growth issues will still have to wait years for their hair to become very long. Enter hair... View Article

There’s a makeup look for work, running errands, the gym and going out to a nice dinner with your sweetheart. For the most part, the more dressed up you are, the greater the “wow” factor your makeup ought to provide. Enter Valentine’s Day—the day of love and affection, chocolates and champagne. Everything can seem more romantic when Valentine’s Day rolls around, so go ahead and treat yourself to a new makeup look, whether it’s just for the one night or something you’re interested in sticking with for a longer time. The good news is that some of the best makeup... View Article

Forget the old saying, “Blondes have more fun.” In the first year of this new decade, those with brown hair colors are going to really understand why it’s called the Roaring Twenties. For people wanting a brand-new style to take them into 2020, consider these brunette hair trends in Palatine, IL. Fun brunette shades to try in the new year Too many people consider brown hair shades to be dull or lackluster. To those individuals, you’ve been going to the wrong salon! You’d be surprised how many variations there are on brunette hair trends in Palatine, IL: Wood-inspired browns: All-natural... View Article

It’s happened to all of us. We’re scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest or flipping through the pages of a magazine and we find it: that perfect hair color. You make an appointment at your favorite salon, bring the picture to your stylist and can hardly wait to see your new tresses. After a few hours of patiently waiting, your hairstylist blow dries your hair and spins the chair around so you can see the final product… but it’s not quite right. All too often, our Palatine, IL clients don’t realize how hair color lighting can change what they see in... View Article