Hair Color + Style

Lets talk about dying your hair at home.  I am no snob about dying your hair at home, and there is not a conspiracy amongst hair stylists trying to stop you.  But, I can tell you there are some facts you must know before dying your hair at home.  First & foremost, box dye is usually the go to product - you see a familiar celebrity with shiny hair on the box cover and you may think - wow!  I can assure you the celebrity on the cover of the box is not using this color!  Why - hair color...

Japanese Straightening Vs Keratin: A Comparison Guide Source Hair is an important part of how we look and is often called a person's 'crowning glory.' Healthy and easy-to-manage hair, which is also nice to look at, is a desirable quality for every human. However, a big challenge for many is having frizzy, wavy, or curled hair strands. Two possible solutions to have silky smooth hair are Japanese straightening and keratin treatment. These can give great results for certain hair types as they can change your hair to be silky, straight, and smooth. However, these two treatments are not the same...

Trichotillomania Help in Boston Before there was a diagnosis called Trichotillomania I had been working with clients that were chronic hair pullers. At the time, over 15 years ago, I was not sure what caused this behavior - I am not a doctor nor do I have all the answers, but I would like to share what my clients have expressed as to what helped them. Trichotillomania a Body-Focused Pulling Repetitive Behavior Trichotillomania is considered a BFRB Body-Focused Repetitive Disorder, which includes pulling out one's own hair, brows, and lashes, skin picking, and nail-biting. I have worked with over 1,000 clients in...

Ultimate DIY Hair Mask Guide: Italian Mom's Best Hair Mask  Old School DIY Hair Mask As a hairstylist, I have worked with so many hair products, and masks, but nothing compares to what my mother used on my hair growing up!  I swear this mask allowed me to have the hair I have today which I have not been the kindest. The mask recipes have been used for many generations, it is super simple and you probably have the ingredients at home already. Amounts will vary based on your hair length & density. Prep is easy, but I suggest mixing the day...

Purple, Blues, Pastel Shades, Unicorn Color mixed in elaborate shapes donned on the hair like a piece of art!  Two years ago, a popular stylists claimed this look was on the way out! I don't think so... if anything colorful hair has morphed to even more obscure color combinations, cool designs like swirls, stripes and dip dyes.  Color companies like Pulp Riot & Pravana are a huge sensation on social media where stylists compete to create the most unique hair art with amazing color pallets.     Kim Kardashian Inspired Pink Hair at Noelle Salon Colorful hair is not just...

Can Black Hair Be Colored Blonde? Expert Insights There are so many factors to consider before lightening your black hair to blonde, and understanding that you may not be blonde in one salon visit, it is a slow process to achieve the perfect tone of blonde. Please be honest with your hairstylist when they ask what color services are in your hair, many times our clients do not tell us that they achieved black hair with box dye that reacts differently than professional dye. In essence, your hair needs to be healthy to lift out black dye. In this blog...