Hair Dreams

Hair Extensions: Methods and Aftercare for Gorgeous Locks

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...

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

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...

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Popular Bang Styles and Where They Came From

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...

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5 Vintage Hairstyles Making a Well-Deserved Comeback

Looking glamorous isn’t just for Old Hollywood starlets or red carpet celebrities. Anyone can rock a uniquely vintage look! Master these styles and make everyday your runway, or go all-out with a professional ‘do for that spring wedding or your next special event. These five styles are making a comeback this year -- try one or all of them at the salon! [caption id="attachment_1171" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo via Brit + Co[/caption] 1. The (Faux) Bob No need to...

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Top Spring 2016 Wedding Hairstyles

It may feel like winter out, but spring wedding season is not that far away. Now is the time to decide the look you want for your crowning touch on your special day. This gives you time to try what works and also grow your hair to the length you need to get the gorgeous look you want. Trends in wedding hairstyles for spring 2016 are combining soft country and natural textures with metallic and glitter....

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Get a Confidence a Boost with a New Hairstyle

As much as we all would like to believe that we don’t judge a book by its cover, the reality is that to a certain extent, all of us do.  And that includes our own self-image. How you perceive yourself is a part of your own personal confidence and it affects how you project yourself, which in turn has a direct effect on how others perceive you.

Think about it, when we are not feeing very sexy, beautiful, or plain old happy, we have a hard time convincing others that we are any of those things.  Many times, a new hairstyle, make over or new outfit can be the ticket to your show of “I am Wonderful”, where you are the star.

Hair: Your Look, Style, Expression, and Beyond

You are putting a lot of thought and action into creating your own personal style.  You shop with a certain look in mind for your clothes, jewelry, and shoes.  You know that when you see those oh-so-perfect-boots that not even your limited paycheck will stand in the way of owning that coupe du resistance pair to finish off your look for fall.

So GIRL, why do you leave your hair to last minute and trim your salon budget long before your bangs? Your hair style and color are a part of the stage that helps to make that statement about who you are. Not taking time to extend your look to your hair is a bit like baking a great cake and forgetting about the frosting.  Well, we are here to help you frost your cake and finish off your look with flair and finesse (and just maybe a bit of fondant, as well!)

What Makes it a Pinup Hairstyle?

So you keep noticing Hollywood glam queens like Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Georgia May Jagger, and Taylor Swift with their show stopping, high volume, classic Hollywood icon do’s?  If you want to achieve that ultra-glam look for yourself, remember, these new Hollywood glam queens are only re-inventing the classic glam styles inspired by the originals such as Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Wyman, Dorothy Hart from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.

So what exactly qualifies as a “Pinup Do”?  Think flapper-inspired, vibrant tints and dramatic curls for an authentic pinup hairstyle. A Veronica Lake inspired mane with pin curl bangs. High-rise up dos with headbands, big volume retro bee hives, glossy side swept manes. Pinups do’s look neat and sleek with fly aways controlled. You will see retro finger waves, and a feathered head piece to set it off. Voluminous up-dos with sequined, silver or gold splashes of hair accessories and side swept retro waves set off with glam clips.

I Do! A Guide To Pinup’s Bridal Services

We know it sounds early, but wedding season is already gearing up! We’ve been getting calls for brides setting the dates for their hair and makeup services, so we thought we would take a moment to explain a little further what services we offer for brides, and bridal parties.

First off, with our bridal hair services, we always include a trial run, for every client. Why is a trial run necessary? It helps with ease of mind not only for the bride but also for the stylist! We’re all very seasoned in a wide variety of updo styling, from the classic Pinup sets, to the artistic and avant-garde, to loose beachy styles, and everything in between. Since all hair types and textures are unique, it’s important for us to know how cooperative your hair will be with your desired style, and the best products and tools to use, insuring your hair will hold up throughout the day and night! When a bride leaves after her trial run, she can let us know if the style held up or not, so that we can easily adjust our approach for her wedding day as needed.