HAIR BLOG

Custom Balayage in Alamo: How to Get the Exact Blonde You Want

Nearly every color consultation we do includes some version of wanting blonde that is not yellow. That request tells us less than you would think. Honey, sand, champagne, and ash are all blonde. Ea...

Do Hair Extensions Work on Naturally Curly Hair?

Curly hair and extensions have a reputation for not getting along. That reputation is wrong more often than it is right. Your curl pattern is not what decides whether the install works. The plan is...

The Real Trade-Offs of Extensions in Bend

Extensions look effortless in a photo. What the photo doesn't show is the calendar and the wash days. Or the hair that couldn't carry a row in the first place. Here's that side of it, before you bo...

How to Find a Hair Stylist on Instagram: What to Check

You found a pretty photo on Instagram. Now you're wondering if the stylist behind it can do the same for your hair. A feed is a portfolio, and portfolios are chosen. That's fine. You just need to k...

How Long Do Extensions Last, and How Often Do You Need a Move-Up?

Extensions run on two clocks, and most of the confusion about how long they last comes from mixing them up. The attachment point needs a move-up every 6 to 10 weeks. The wefts, the hair itself, las...

How Does Hair Density Affect an Extension Plan?

Not every guest who wants more length should get the same install. Hair density is different from head to head, hairlines sit in different places, and how you wear your hair week to week changes wh...

What Are the Downsides of Hair Extensions in Bend, OR?

The downsides of hair extensions are daily upkeep, a regular schedule of move-ups, and the fact that they don't suit every head of hair. None of those is a dealbreaker for the right client. All of ...

Hair Extensions in Danville: What to Look For Before You Book

What to look for comes down to six questions about the plan, the hair, the color, and the move-ups. We answer all six for the hair extensions Danville guests ask us about, and you can hold any othe...

What Should You Bring to Your Hair Extension Consultation in Bend?

Bring three things to your hair extension consultation in Bend: clear photos of your hair as it is right now, a few inspiration pictures, and an honest account of what has been done to your hair ov...

Color Still Looks Off After a Correction? What to Do in Bend

Gold at the crown. A line where two shades meet. A color nowhere near your photo. A correction that still looks off is frustrating, and it usually isn't a dead end. At Kinsley + Mane in Bend, "not ...

What Is a Lob Haircut? A Bend Stylist's Honest Take

A lob is not just a long bob. The layering is the whole cut. It lands between your collarbone and your shoulders. The structure inside is what lets it move like long hair without the weight. At Kin...

Foil Highlights in Alamo: What Decides How They Turn Out

Foil highlights get blamed for a root line that shows up in six weeks. That's rarely the technique's fault. It's usually how the foils were placed, and whether the plan accounted for regrowth from ...