I still remember the shock of washing my hair on day three in my new desert apartment. The curls that used to bounce back in humid Atlanta now hung limp, dry, and unrecognizable. If you have ever unpacked boxes in a new city and noticed your hair rebelling within a week, you are not imagining … Read more
If you have embraced your natural gray hair, you already know the struggle. One week your silver strands look luminous and cool-toned. The next, a brassy yellow tint creeps in and dulls the whole look. Learning how to keep gray hair from yellowing over time is the difference between hair that looks intentionally silver and … Read more
You spend roughly a third of your life with your face and hair pressed against a pillowcase. That is a lot of hours for the wrong fabric to create friction, pull at your hair cuticle, and undo the good work you put into your hair care routine during the day. Learning how to pick between … Read more
Choosing a hair color that actually flatters you starts with understanding what is happening beneath the surface of your skin. Your surface tone can change with the seasons, but your undertone stays the same year-round. That undertone is the single most important factor in finding the right hair color for your skin undertone. I have … Read more
Every long-haired person knows the feeling. You step outside on a breezy day, and within minutes your smooth hair transforms into a knotted, frizzy mess that takes twenty minutes to undo. If this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. The fastest way to keep long hair from tangling in the wind is to secure … Read more
Gray hair can look stunning, but it also has a frustrating tendency to go dull, flat, and wiry faster than pigmented hair ever did. If you have been staring at your silver strands wondering why they lost their glow, you are not imagining things. The structural changes that create gray hair also strip away the … Read more
Learning how to keep a bun from causing a dent and breakage where the tie sits can save you from constant bad hair days and protect the long-term health of your hair. If you wear buns regularly, you have probably noticed that telltale ridge of compressed hair right where the elastic cinches down. Over time, … Read more
Every week at Mercer Street Salon, at least three clients sit in my chair and ask the same question: should I go warmer or cooler with my hair color? It is one of the most common dilemmas we see, and honestly, it is one of the most important decisions you will make about your hair. … Read more
Walking into a salon without knowing your face shape is like ordering a suit without knowing your measurements. You might get lucky, but chances are the fit will be off. If you have ever left a haircut appointment feeling like something was not quite right, your face shape probably had a lot to do with … Read more
Noticing your hair is thinner than it used to be can catch you off guard. You run a hand through your ponytail and feel less fullness, or you spot more scalp in the mirror than you remember. If that sounds familiar, you are far from alone. Research shows that most people experience some degree of … Read more