Learning how to grow out a relaxer and go natural without the two textures snapping is one of the most common challenges people face on their natural hair journey. When you stop relaxing your hair, new growth begins growing in with your natural curl pattern while the previously relaxed ends remain straight. This creates a … Read more
Flat, one-dimensional hair color is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your hair. You know the look: every strand is the same shade, there is no movement, no depth, and no life. It looks like a helmet of solid color sitting on your head. If you have been highlighting your hair … Read more
You shampoo, condition, and buy the same quality products your stylist swears by, yet your hair still feels wrong. It looks dull, breaks when you brush it, and that salon color you paid good money for is fading before your next appointment. If this sounds familiar, the culprit might not be your products. It could … Read more
You finally grew your hair to the length you wanted, and then your stylist talked you into “just a trim.” Two inches later, you are back where you started six months ago. Sound familiar? If you are trying to grow out your hair or just maintain healthy ends between appointments, learning how to dust your … Read more
If you are currently transitioning from relaxed hair back to your natural curl pattern, you have probably noticed that distinct line where your new growth meets your chemically treated ends. That boundary is called the line of demarcation, and it is often the most challenging part of the entire transition process. The line of demarcation … Read more
If you have ever dyed your hair red, you already know the heartbreak. That gorgeous, vibrant copper or fiery crimson you walked out of the salon with starts dulling after just one wash. Red is without question the most beautiful color you can put on your head, and it is also the most stubborn when … Read more
Every summer, our salon sees the same thing: clients walking in with dry, brittle, green-tinted hair after a few weeks of pool time. The good news is that chlorine damage is almost entirely preventable when you know what to do before and after you swim. In this guide, our team at Mercer Street Salon breaks … Read more
If you have ever stood in the haircare aisle staring at a wall of shampoos labeled for “thick” or “volumizing” hair, wondering which one actually matches your hair, you are not alone. The confusion between fine hair and thin hair is one of the most common sources of frustration our stylists hear at Mercer Street … Read more
You just left the salon with bouncy, beautiful curls and you want them to last. Knowing how to care for a fresh perm so the curls set properly makes the difference between curls that last six months and ones that fall flat in a week. The first 48 hours are the most critical window of … Read more
You dyed your hair that perfect electric blue, or finally found a magenta sweater that matches your energy. One week later, the color looks washed out and tired. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Thousands of people watch their vivid colors fade within days, even after investing serious time and money into getting that perfect … Read more