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5 things you shouldn’t say to your hairdresser

When you sit down at the salon, here are five things you shouldn’t say to your hairdresser. It’s not about sparing your stylist’s feelings, but avoiding situations that could be disastrous for your hair. I may have made one (or all) of these mistakes in the past, so learn from my experience to improve your...Read More »

How Much Should You Tip Your Hairdresser?

Have a hair appointment soon? Make sure you know the proper tipping etiquette for hairdressers, such as if a tip is expected and how much to tip.

6 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

What to Eat for Healthy Hair and Nails

Check out which foods contain nutrients that help you look—and feel—better

200 Bridal Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair That Will Inspire

[tps_header]Finding the perfect wedding hairstyle can be a challenge with so many options for brides. From updos to braids, wedding hairstyles come in all kinds of variations. That’s why we’ve put together these hairs...

What Hair Stylists Wish You Knew

They’re the soldiers with scissors, the deities of dying, and the architects of amazing ‘dos. They’re your hair stylist, and they have some things they really want you, the customer, to know about their job.

11 Genius Beauty Tips You Haven't Heard Before

Where do beauty editors get access to the industry's top hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians in one place? Fashion Week!

The Ember Hairstream, the salon that comes to you

Meet the Ember Hairstream, a Golden stylist’s 32-foot travel trailer transformed into a vintage, luxurious salon that can go anywhere on the Front Range that beauty beckons.

Building a Healthy Salon

As stylists realize to best serve their clients they need to be healthy and strong themselves, salon owners are responding by making team wellness a management priority.

25 reasons we're secretly happy beauty salons aren't opening yet

Beauty and nail salons across the UK are yet to be given the go-ahead to reopen. Claudia Connell explains why she's secretly glad that they're remaining in lockdown.

Special Report: Cutting Corners: Danger at the nail salon

A simple trip to the nail salon can lead to infection and nerve damage and even death, as explained in this special report.

Is my gel manicure ruining my nails?

Harsh chemicals aside, gel manicures mean your nails are being exposed to scraping and sanding and other potentially unsafe procedures—so we checked in with the experts for what you need to know before your next salon visit.

How to Make a Better-Looking Nail Polish at Home

Why Stainless Steel Is the Best Material for Your Beauty Salon Furniture

When choosing furniture of any kind, most people tend to focus too much on either its style or design. Yet, there's one simple aspect which goes over their heads - convenience. When it comes to beauty salon furniture, style and design are important, but functionality and, especially, durability are prime. There is

The Tools Top Hairstylists Can't Live Without

The start of the new year is a time for self-improvement and the opportunity for a clean slate. What better way, then, to usher in a new you than with better hair? Come on, who...

The Secret Truth About Nail Salons

Currently there are few published scientific studies showing the relationship between the use of nail products by salon workers and health problems.

Nails: Polish + Care Products

Shop nail care products at UO. We have everything you need to make a statement with the trendiest nails. Give yourself a manicure with nail products and more.