It’s really true! If your goal is to grow those locks out, regular trims are the way to do it. We spoke with two Salon Lux stylists to get the details about how much, how often and why. (more…)
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The Right Way to Use Bobby Pins – A Lesson from Salon Lux
Bobby pins can be your best friend when you’re looking for all-day hold. Points for honesty, ladies – have you ever used a bazillion bobby pins to keep your hair in place? Overusing bobby pins is pretty common, but it should take just one or two to hold everything where you want it. Here are a few tips from the ladies at Salon Lux for mastering the bobby pin. (more…)
The Lob is Your Fresh New Look for Spring
Lauren Conrad rocking the lob, courtesy of celebrity stylist Kristin Ess.
Long hair is on its way out, and short hair is making a serious comeback. It’s all over Pinterest and Instagram – the lob is HOT. It’s not quite a bob – a smidge shorter in back, shattered, textured and piecey around the face with minimal layering. Think you can pull it off? Here’s how you know if the lob will work for you. (more…)
Three Secrets to Great Hair
Have you ever wondered how your stylist makes your hair look so good? Well listen up, because today we’re sharing three secrets to really great hair. And don’t worry – you don’t need years of experience or a cosmetology license either.
It goes without saying that great hair starts with the right foundation. No matter how careful you are with what you use, you won’t have great hair if you have a bad cut. So start as you mean to go on – get a fabulous cut at Salon Lux, listen to our secrets, and boom. Great hair! (more…)
Easy Hair to Pair with Your Fave Chunky Scarf
Chunky knit scarves are a girl’s best friend in the cold winter months – stylish, cozy and super cute. But then you have to figure out the hair! Do you tuck your locks beneath, drape them over the top or is an updo best? That’s where the ladies at Salon Lux come in – here are our tips for pairing hair with your fave chunky scarf! (more…)
Braid Tutorial with Lindsey Pengelly – A Special Session at Salon Lux
You asked, and we listened! Just last month, our very own Lindsey Pengelly was featured in an amazing NYE blog post over at Free People (yes, Free People!). She shared three incredible tutorials for amazing braids to pair with loose, flowing waves and OMG, they’re stunning. Our salon and BB Bar clients have asked over and over for a special braiding session and we’re thrilled to announce here that it’s been scheduled! (more…)
Salon Lux Hair Care 101: Surviving Winter
Mother Nature can wreak havoc on hair no matter what the season, but winter can be especially brutal. Combine a few months’ worth of sun exposure with blustery winds plus snow, rain or brrr temperatures, with lots of indoor heating to boot, and you’re looking at dry, brittle, snarled hair (or lots of hat head!). Avoid a season of bad hair days with our winter hair care tips. Ready, set, go! (more…)
Tips from the BB Bar at Salon Lux – The Perfect Blowout
A professional blowout is a wonderful thing – soft and silky with insane volume that lasts for days. Trying to get the same results at home can be maddening and darn near impossible. You know we’re always ready at the BB Bar to help you out, so here are our tips for the perfect blowout. (more…)
Skip the DIY Salt Spray for Beachy Waves and Use this Instead
DIY beach waves – no beach necessary
Beachy summer waves are an effortless summer look – tousled, sexy, not trying too hard. The concept is simple – loose, textured waves courtesy of the salty ocean water and fresh sea air. The technique is surprisingly doable too, and even better? You don’t need a day at the beach to pull off those beachy waves. Our pick for faking it? We love UNITE’s BEACH Day Spray. It’s the kind of product you can pop in your bag with your sunscreen for instant style, no matter where you are. At home, just spray on towel-dried hair and scrunch. At the beach or the pool, just spray on towel-dried hair and scrunch. Easy peasy, right? (more…)
Announcing the new Braid Bar
Drum roll please! We’re thrilled to announce downtown’s new go-to spot for blowouts, braids, and your new favorite indulgence, hot shots. These intensive conditioning treatments and hair masks will be whipped up daily from the freshest ingredients. Fun, casual and sinfully luxurious, the BB bar will be an exclusive Salon Lux experience.