Jerry 
Hair supplements are everywhere right now. You have seen the social media posts, the influencer recommendations, and the brightly colored gummy bottles on pharmacy shelves. But before you spend money on a 30-day supply, it helps to understand what the research actually shows. I have spent time reviewing the clinical literature, talking with dermatologists, and … Read more
You are not imagining it. If you have ever parted your hair, looked in the mirror, and wondered why does one side of my hair grow faster than the other, you are noticing something that affects a huge number of people. Our team at Mercer Street Salon hears this question from clients almost every week, … Read more
If you have ever looked in the mirror and wondered why one side of your hair forms perfect ringlets while the other hangs flat and straight, you are not alone. Having hair that is curly on one side and straight on the other is one of the most common frustrations people with wavy and curly … Read more
If you have been dyeing your hair for years, you might genuinely have no idea what your natural color looks like anymore. Maybe you started coloring at 14 and have not seen your roots since. Or perhaps you went platinum blonde a decade ago and now wonder what is actually growing underneath. You are not … Read more
If you have spent twenty, thirty, or even forty years reaching for the flat iron, the relaxer kit, or the keratin appointment, the idea of letting your natural texture come back can feel terrifying. You built an identity around sleek, straight hair. Your friends, your colleagues, and your mirror all got used to that version … Read more
Every box of hair dye comes with that little instruction booklet, and almost everyone skips the allergy alert test page. I get it. You want to color your hair, not read a manual. But after years of working in the salon industry, our team has seen what happens when a patch test gets skipped, and … Read more
Yes, you can absolutely become allergic to a hair product you have used for years. The process is called sensitization, and it happens when your immune system gradually builds a response to a specific ingredient after repeated exposures. At Mercer Street Salon, we have watched this exact scenario play out with clients who sat in … Read more
You probably already have a hair routine. Maybe you use a weekly mask, a leave-in conditioner, or a scalp treatment you swear by. But if your nails keep splitting and your skin feels dull despite all that effort, you are missing a huge opportunity. Your hair, skin, and nails share the same building blocks, so … Read more
Acne along the hairline caused by hair products responds well to over-the-counter ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and topical retinols. A dermatologist can help you determine which option is right for your skin type and hair routine. This type of breakout, called acne cosmetica, is far more common than most people realize. I have … Read more
If your hair smells after washing, you are dealing with trapped sebum, sweat, and product residue that feed bacteria and yeast on your scalp. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a smelly scalp develops when oils and dead skin cells accumulate and create an environment where odor-producing microbes thrive. The good news is that almost every … Read more