Ask a Stylist: Perming basics
By Marlena Isbell + March 20th, 2012
Q. How long should your hair be before getting a perm/body wave? I am looking to get tight curls and my hair is about 3-4 inches long. Terri Durdle; St. John’s, NL A. There are a couple of factors to consider before having a perm service. First, how would you like to style your new [...]
By Suzanne Sawyer + January 5th, 2010
Welcome to the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our style experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q. [...]
By Maria Ascher + December 15th, 2009
Welcome to the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our style experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q: [...]
By Marlena Isbell + November 3rd, 2009
Welcome to the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our style experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q. [...]
By Suzanne Sawyer + October 20th, 2009
Introducing the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we’ll dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need some advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our experts are available to weigh in on all things hair-related. To submit a Q, send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q: What’s the [...]
By Marlena Isbell + October 7th, 2009
Introducing the Tuesday Q&A. Each week we’ll dedicate this space to answering YOUR burning hair questions. Need advice? Confused about a service or style? From cuts and color to tools and techniques, our pros are ready to weigh in on all mane concerns. Want to submit a Q? Send it here: questions@thehairbookonline.com. Q: I am [...]
By Jen Laing + July 28th, 2009
Gray hair is like a cockroach. You spot one or two, but lurking in your mane are tens and, likely, hundreds more. For a while I was just snipping away at the odd strand, but then one day I noticed the silver pieces had multiplied at an alarming rate. When she heard I was cutting [...]
By Ron Kolosine + July 22nd, 2009
If your boss is looking the other way and the coast is otherwise clear, lunchtime is great time for a color service. In fact, the lunch hour is fast becoming the hottest time slot of the day for color—and light blondes make especially great candidates. Take Wendy and Liz (pictured here). Their naturally pale hair—ideally [...]
By Jen Laing + July 21st, 2009
My friend, Karen, recently relayed the following home hair color fiasco: In an effort to a) save money and b) “green” her beauty routine, she tried coloring her own hair with something she found at a health food store. The first attempt turned out fine. Karen was pleased with the resulting auburn hue of her [...]
By Emily Warren + June 18th, 2009
Thinking about lightening up (your hair, that is)? Then ask yourself this: What colors do I look good in? What shade of make up do I like best? Does gold or silver jewelry look better on me? Answers to these simple questions will help you and your stylist choose the right hue for you. If [...]
By Mindy Clark + June 15th, 2009
It’s been said, “blondes have more fun” but that old saying has never rung true for me. I’ve been a blonde and am now a redhead and I can tell you from experience reds have as much, if not more, fun than our fair-haired sisters. I, for one, highly recommend the fiery color but will [...]