hair care

What Our Favorite Brushes Can Do for Your Hair

Posted on March 24, 2020

Are you using your hair brush to the best of its ability? Learn about our favorite brushes and what they can do for your style, whether that means creating enviable bouncy curls or taming those flyaways. Round Brush https://www.instagram.com/p/B91qAA1l9Kh/ Round brushes help tame frizzy hair and can add body and waves when paired with heat from your blow-dryer. If you’re using your round brush to achieve curls, remember that the bigger the barrel, the bigger the curl. While...

Six Hair Care Myths You Should Forget About

Posted on January 24, 2020

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Is your New Year’s resolution to start taking better care of your hair? If so, maybe it’s time to dispel some of these classic beauty myths you grew up on. So put down that hairbrush and pick up that conditioner, because we’re here to debunk these six classic hair care myths in 2020. Frequent Trims Accelerate Hair Growth https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jpbxDov43/ Not true. Going in for frequent trims will definitely help eliminate split ends and prevent breaks, but since growth...

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

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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

by marketeer

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

by marketeer

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...

What to Know About Split Ends

Posted on March 7, 2018

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Split ends can be a real beauty bummer. No matter how put together your look is, if your split ends leave your ‘do a frizzy, tangled mess, it’s time to cut off any dead weight that is dragging down your hair game. Here, we review some facts about split ends and discuss how you can minimize damage. Behind the Split Did you know the technical name for split ends is trichoptilosis? While most hairs begin to split...

Don’t Fall for These Common Hair Myths

Posted on December 22, 2017

in Color, hair care, Styling

by marketeer

Between mom’s wisdom and tips from beauty bloggers, most of us hear an abundance of advice on how to achieve the perfect locks, much of which can be conflicting information. It is increasingly tricky to sort myth from truth and to know which tips to follow and which to brush off. Many hair-related fables developed before people fully understood how hair grows and what impacts its appearance and health. The expert stylists who you entrust...

How to Care for Your Hair as It Ages

Posted on September 11, 2017

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Your hair is your crowning glory… at any age! As grays grow in and hair texture begins to change through the years, a little hair care routine adaptation can inspire great big confidence. So, what can you do to embrace your evolving look as the golden years approach? Prepare for coarser hair As we age, the natural oils in our hair become less prevalent. You can use shampoo and conditioners that list silk protein as an ingredient...

How to Protect Your Hair Before Swimming (and Care for It After)

Posted on June 27, 2017

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Spending hours at the beach or pool is one of the best parts of summertime -- until you get home and realize that those beachy strands were hiding a dried-out, tangled mess. But there’s no need to choose between enjoying the water or keeping your hair healthy. You have several options available to protect your locks while enjoying a splash in the water this summer. Consider the humble swim cap While these silicone caps may not...

How to Preserve Your Hair Color Longer

Posted on March 28, 2017

in Color, Color Maintenance, hair care

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A fresh color treatment can boost your confidence and add to your look’s wow factor. Not only do you walk out of the salon with the perfect shade, you also have that glossy, healthy finish that everyone craves. Unfortunately, as the days fade away, so does your hair color. However, there are a few things that you can do to protect your hair color from fading, saving it until your next appointment. Here are five tips...

The Complete Guide to Curly Hair Care

Posted on November 14, 2016

in Curly Hair Styling, DevaCurl, Frizz Control, hair care

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Curly hair is incredibly common but often misunderstood, even by those who were gifted with natural curliness to their hair. From how it responds to shampoo and conditioner treatments to the impact of heat styling and products, curly hair is quite different than straight hair types. Running a brush through it won't make your hair seem well-managed and sleek; it could very well produce a riot of tangles and an undesired increase in overall hair...

Keep Your Hair Moisturized and Silky Smooth This Winter

Posted on December 12, 2015

in Deep Conditioner, hair care, Styling, Styling Tips

by marketeer

Winter months bring harsh and extreme weather conditions that can really dry out your hair. Add to that static cling, and central heat in your place of work and your hair can really take a beating. We have come up with some great ideas to keep your hair moisturized and silky all winter long. We think your hair will agree these are pretty good! Extend times in between Shampoos: Shampoos and hot showers can really dry out...