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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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Read the full breakdownThe most useful, most revisited reads from the blog. Real answers, no fluff.
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12 Ways to Prepare Your Hair for a Big Event
Behind the chair I get a lot of questions but there is one universal question that I tend to get…
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Why Hair Changes as We Get Older, Even Before It Turns Gray
Most of us expect our hair to eventually turn gray. What we don’t always expect is everything else it can…
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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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