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The Epic Battle to Get to a Natural Hair Color

Posted by Melanie Castelli | Nov 14, 2016 | Styling Tips, Trends |

For nearly 25 years, I have had some form of hair color on my hair. I’ve been red, black, and blonde; I’ve had hi-lights, low lights, and color blocking. I also think at one point I had turquoise bangs. The rainbow’s colors pale in comparison my colors. But I finally did it! I grew out my hair to its natural color. No highlights, low lights, not even a toner, just my own god-given color. I felt I was in a color slump I figured maybe it was time for a fresh start. I also wanted to see just how much...

How to get Harley Quinn’s Hairstyle at Home

Posted by Melanie Castelli | Oct 16, 2016 | Articles, Fun Around Town, Styling Tips, Trends |

It’s that time of year again, Halloween! I love Halloween. It’s so much fun to see how creative people can get with their outfits. In my family it was a big deal and store bought costumes were NOT allowed. Most years I would dig in my closet and make something up. One year, I broke my thumb on Halloween, I wrapped myself in bandages and wore a bathrobe and went as a hospital patient. Fun-size snickers and peanut M&M helped me get through the pain. Most costume ideas come from movies and this year Harley Quinn is going to...

Halloween Hair Tips and Products

Posted by Melanie Castelli | Oct 15, 2016 | Fun Around Town, Products, Styling Tips, Trends |

Halloween is almost here! Its that time of the year again, you’re going to hit the mean streets of Phoenix as your favorite alter ego. Who are you going to dress up as? Harley Quinn, The Joker, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or even Pippi Longstocking? My husband wants to dress up as Ken Bone… smh… Well, regardless of who (or what) you’re going to dress up as, chances are you’re going to get your hair in on the act. I’ve put together a few tips and product suggestions for you that will make you look great while avoiding that “hair hangover” that...

Sweeping Balayage Color

Posted by Melanie Castelli | Nov 20, 2015 | Services, Trends |

While Balayage seems to be the newest, hottest thing at the moment, it’s actually a classic color application technique that has been around since the 1970’s.

Category: Trends

The Epic Battle to Get to a Natural Hair Color

How to get Harley Quinn’s Hairstyle at Home

Halloween Hair Tips and Products

Sweeping Balayage Color

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