Talem Salon and Wellness Collective: Stylist Advice for Gorgeous Hair
Q: We want the perfect color! We see a picture and tell ourselves that we want to look like that, so we take it to our stylist and it truly isn’t impossible but will take time and potentially a few visits. The service that gets us from visit to visit while we create that picture-perfect look is a toner. What is a toner?
A: Oftentimes, when you’re getting a blonding service, depending on how dark your hair is, the hair will have quite a bit of warm tone to it. It’s like getting bleach on a black shirt; it doesn’t lift to white or even a lighter version of black. It lifts to orange! Some guests prefer a cooler or neutral blonde; even if they do prefer a warmer tone, that raw blonde after lifting is a bit too warm. This is where the toner comes in. Toner is a temporary gloss that can transform that raw yellow tone into your desired color and add shine!
Q: My hair is very fine and straight. What are a few tips to give it volume and make it appear thicker?
A: When styling this hair type, it’s 50 percent product and 50 percent styling. Your style won’t look as polished without the correct product and the product won’t work as well without the correct styling. When working with fine and straight hair, it’s important to use products that will give some volume to the hair without weighing the hair down. Pro tip: use dry shampoo while the hair is wet. YES, dry shampoo while it is wet! It will give your hair nice airy volume without becoming a sticky mess! As you blow dry remember to always blow dry the opposite direction your hair grows for maximum lift!
Written by: Maddie Walz
Maddie Walz is a graduate of Paul Mitchell The School, Overland Park, Kansas. She loves to show her work through creativity and skill. Maddie’s true color connection is through doing vivid colors and blonding but she spends time honing all her color skills. As a growing stylist, Maddie is always willing to learn and sharpen her skills. She is passionate about making everyone feel welcome and giving her guests a charming experience that will have them looking and feeling fabulous! Maddie is motivated and eager to grow professionally and personally with tālem Salon.
11164 S Lone Elm Rd
Olathe, KS
913-777-1431
talemsalon.com
