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Explained.
Breaking down everything people are constantly Googling, saving, and asking in the chair. Frizz, curls, color, smoothing — what actually works.
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By Rachel at Makers Make Parlor — Helping clients understand their hair, not just style it.
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Frizz?
Not Today, Karl.
The smoothing treatment that lasts 3–5 months, doesn’t fry your hair, and actually works in San Francisco humidity. Here’s everything you need to know before you book.
Read the full breakdownThe most useful, most revisited reads from the blog. Real answers, no fluff.
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The Glow Up: Why I Created San Francisco’s Most Unconventional Hair Appointment
After more than two decades behind the chair, I have a pretty good idea of what people expect from a…
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Do You Need a Professional Hair Treatment? Here’s When Your At-Home Routine Isn’t Enough
You can have a great shampoo. A great conditioner. You can wash your hair the right amount, use your products…
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What Order Should You Apply Hair Products? My 5-Product Styling Stack
If you’ve ever wondered what order to apply your hair products, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most common…
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How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair?
One of my favorite moments behind the chair happened during a haircut a few months ago. About halfway through the…
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Why Is My Hair So Dry? 8 Causes Most People Never Consider
One of my favorite questions to ask a new client isn’t… “What products do you use?” It’s… “When did you…
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What Is a Chelating Treatment? The Hair Reset Most People Don’t Know They Need
Most people know when their hair feels dry. Most people know when it’s time for a haircut. But very few…
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Dry Scalp vs Dandruff: How to Tell the Difference
Flakes aren’t always dandruff. Learn the difference between dry scalp and dandruff, what causes each condition, and how to treat…
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Can LED Light Therapy Help Hair Growth? Here’s What the Research Says
Curious about red light therapy for hair growth and scalp health? Learn how LED light therapy works, what research says,…
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7 Curly Hair Mistakes That Are Making Your Hair Hard to Manage
Curly hair can be beautiful, versatile, and surprisingly low maintenance—but only when you understand what it needs. After more than…
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