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Seven Instagram Beauties Rocking Their Natural Hair With the Help of DevaCurl

Posted on April 10, 2019

Did you know that Pinup Salon is DevaCurl-certified? We also stock their products! Created in 1994 by Lorraine Massey in New York, DevaCurl is a method of dry-cutting, styling, and coloring that is specifically aimed to make curly hair manageable and look its absolute best. The movement started with a salon in NYC called “DevaChan,” which might sound familiar to fans of the Comedy Central TV show “Broad City” — it’s where Ilana gets scouted...

Beautiful Bridal Hairstyle Inspiration for Your Perfect Day

Posted on March 10, 2019

in Bridal Hair

You want to feel like the happiest, most confident version of yourself on your wedding day. A perfect dress, fashionable (and hopefully comfortable) shoes, on-point makeup, a fresh bouquet, and gorgeous hair are all components that will help you feel great. Here’s some bridal hair inspiration to complete your look and leave you feeling stunning as you walk down the aisle. Loose Waves & Flower Crown https://www.instagram.com/p/Bub55MqHnAv/ For a romantic, bohemian look, wear your hair down in...

Seven Ladies on Instagram Who Are Killing the Retro Hairstyle Game

Posted on February 9, 2019

in Styling

These seven Instagram beauty icons we found show that pinup hair doesn’t have to be stuck in the ‘50s. Follow them for some retro inspiration!...

Hair Extensions: Methods and Aftercare for Gorgeous Locks

Posted on January 12, 2019

in Great Lengths, hair care, Hair Dreams, Hair Extensions, Keratin Bonded Extensions

Feeling like your hair could use a little extra oomph? Have you ever considered extensions? With so many types of hair extensions that promise to add length and body to your hair, we want to make sure you have the information you need to take the plunge and get the mermaid hair of your dreams. Glue-In and Sew-In Hair Extensions Two types of extensions that Pinup Salon offers are glue-in and sewn-in extensions. Glue-in extensions involve attaching...

Kick Off the New Year in Style With These Five Hair Trends for 2019

Posted on December 12, 2018

in Color, Curly Hair Styling, DevaCurl, hair care, Hair Dreams, Styling

New Year, new you. Isn’t that how the saying goes? But you don’t necessarily have to embark on a full-on lifestyle or personality change to feel refreshed on January 1st — sometimes changing your hair is all it takes! Consider one of these five gorgeous hair trends to help you feel like you can take on whatever 2019 brings. Image via Pexels Painted Highlights for Curly Hair Create depth and draw attention to your natural curls with painted...

How to Protect Your Hair From Winter Damage

Posted on November 5, 2018

in Deep Conditioner, Dry Styling, Frizz Control, hair care, Olaplex

It isn’t just severe heat that can damage our hair. When the weather starts getting chilly, our hair can seem dull and show signs of breakage and dryness. A big reason for this is the effect that dry heat — found in our apartments, home, and workspaces during winter — has on our tresses. Don’t get too worried, though, you can do a multitude of things to take care of your locks this fall and...

Halloween-Inspired Beauty

Posted on October 8, 2018

in Color, Eye Makeup, Great Lengths, Hair Extensions, Keratin Bonded Extensions, Makeup, Manicure, Nails, Shellac Manicures

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better excuse to play around with beauty trends than a night where costumes and painted faces are the norm? Whether you want to scare or seduce, be frightening or fashionable, or even just embrace a different side of your personal style, October is the month to do it. Image via Wikimedia Killer Hair Extensions Ready for long luscious locks that will take you from Halloween night to date night?...

Five Retro Characters with Covetable Coiffures

Posted on September 19, 2018

in Uncategorized

Image via Flickr Natural & Curly: Esther Hoffman, “A Star Is Born” Barbra Streisand plays Esther Hoffman in the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born.” Her hair mimics her attitude — fierce and free but also soft and romantic. Babs is every curly-haired girl’s inspiration, and with the right products, you too can channel her high-spirited and fiery persona. The DevaCurl-certified stylists here at Pinup Salon are prepared to take care of the curliest of locks,...

Easy Back-to-School Hair

Posted on August 6, 2018

in Styling

Back-to-school season is here, and you know what that means: You’re looking for new supplies, clothes, and even hairdos to start the year off right. Coming up with new hairstyles is usually the hardest part, because you need to find looks that are quick and easy to reproduce when you’re running late, and that won’t require much attention throughout the day. But don’t stress — we’ve got you covered with six ideas for easy back-to-school...

Mellicia Marx with hair styled by Pinup Salon

Poplin Style Meets Pinup Salon

Posted on July 31, 2018

in Curly Hair Styling, DevaCurl, Ravenna Salon, Styling

Poplin Style Direction: Seattle’s Personal Stylist Seattleites may tend to prioritize staying warm, dry, and comfortable over being fashionable, but some people have a harder time than others when it comes to personal style. That’s where Mellicia Marx from Poplin Style Direction comes in. As Poplin Style’s founder, Mellicia believes that people should be able to express their unique style effortlessly while going about their day-to-day lives. This isn’t easy, so Poplin Style’s mission is...

Dr. Emma Beckett with colored hair extensions

Shaping Your Identity Through Your Hair

Posted on June 30, 2018

in Uncategorized

Hair and Identity We often think of the clothing that we wear as a symbol of our personality, but our hair is just as powerful of a mechanism. Throughout history, women have manipulated their hair to showcase their femininity, identity, liberation, and more. Even today, we tend to associate a “bad hair day” with a day where nothing goes right, simply because how our hair looks and how we feel about ourselves are so closely linked. That’s...

Popular Bang Styles and Where They Came From

Posted on May 16, 2018

in Hair Dreams, Styling, vintage

Believe it or not, bangs weren’t always as popular as they are today. Like most trends, they originated when people dared to do things a little differently — and in the examples we’ve included below, the risk paid off. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular contemporary bang styles and the figures who made them famous. Photo via Wikimedia Commons Blunt Bangs: Louise Brooks The 1920s were a time of great style experimentation for...