Healthy Hair Starts with Healthy Habits
Beautiful, healthy hair doesn’t happen by chance. Every woman dreams of that soft, glossy, effortless hair that turns heads and makes her feel confident. But the truth is, most of us are unknowingly doing little things every day that slowly damage our hair.
At Kinsley + Mane Hair & Extension Lounge in Alamo, CA, we help women restore shine, strength, and confidence through customized care and luxury treatments. Here are the top five hair mistakes we see most often…and how to fix them fast.
Mistake 1…Over washing or Using the Wrong Shampoo
Over washing your hair strips it of its natural oils and fades salon color faster, especially with hot water. Using a shampoo that isn’t color safe or extension friendly can leave your hair dull and dry.
Our top healthy hair tip is to wash only two to three times a week and choose a salon quality formula designed for color and extensions. We recommend Oribe Gold Lust or Hair Alchemy for optimal shine and protection.
Mistake 2…Skipping Regular Trims or Extension Move Ups
Even the healthiest hair needs routine maintenance. Skipping trims allows split ends to travel up the strand, causing breakage and frizz. For clients with extensions, going too long between move ups can lead to matting and tension on natural hair.
To maintain silky strong hair, schedule a trim every 8 to 10 weeks and stay consistent with extension move ups every 6 to 8 weeks. Regular visits keep your style looking polished and protect your investment.
Mistake 3…Sleeping on Cotton Pillowcases
This one might surprise you. Cotton pillowcases absorb your hair’s moisture and create friction while you sleep. That friction leads to tangles, frizz, and even breakage over time…especially for women with extensions or color treated hair.
Switching to a silk pillowcase helps your hair glide smoothly and retain hydration. It’s one of the easiest and most effective changes you can make for long term hair health.
Here is a great first silk pillowcase!
Mistake 4…Skipping Heat Protection
You wouldn’t tan without sunscreen, so why apply heat without protection? Every time you blow dry, curl, or flat iron your hair, you’re exposing it to high temperatures that weaken strands.
A professional grade heat protectant forms a barrier between your hair and the heat, locking in moisture and preventing split ends. Our stylists recommend spraying Oribe Invisible Defense or Oribe Dry Heat Protect Spray before every style.
Mistake 5…DIY Color or Toner Touch-Ups
It might seem tempting to fix roots or tone at home, but drugstore and online formulas often contain harsh chemicals that compromise your color and integrity.
Every formula applied at Kinsley + Mane Hair & Extension Lounge is custom blended for your specific tone and hair condition. DIY fixes can cause overlapping color, breakage, and expensive corrections later.
Leave color care to professionals who understand your hair’s history and create formulas that keep it vibrant and healthy. Check out some of our stunning transformations on our Instagram.
Ready to Repair and Refresh Your Hair?
Healthy hair is a journey and the right guidance makes all the difference. Whether you need a deep repair treatment, color refresh, or custom extension move up, our team of experts is here to help you look and feel your best.
Visit Kinsley + Mane Hair & Extension Lounge in Alamo, CA, where luxury meets artistry and every client leaves with radiant, confident, camera ready hair.
Book your healthy hair consultation today and let our expert stylists guide you toward the glossy, stunning hair you deserve.
