Notes from the chair
Honest, expert advice from our stylists — on color, extensions, and keeping your hair healthy between visits.
Going Blonde Without Going Platinum: Dimensional Blonde, Bronde and Gray Blending
Most people who want to go lighter don't want to go white. Here's how dimensional blonde and bronde are built — and why 'not platinum' changes the whole plan.
Alishia Fite · October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Keratin vs. Bond Repair vs. Deep Conditioning: Which Treatment Does Your Hair Need?
Dry, damaged, frizzy and fragile sound like the same problem. They're four different ones, and each has its own treatment. Here's how to tell them apart.
Jared Fite · October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Curtain Bangs on Curly or Fine Hair: What Actually Works
Curtain bangs with long layers are one of the most-asked-for cuts right now. Here's how bangs actually get cut so they still work on day three — on curly hair and fine hair especially.
Jared Fite · September 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Curly Hair You Don't Know How to Style? Start Here
Not knowing how to style your own curls is one of the most common things new clients tell us — and it's almost never a you problem. It's a cut problem.
Jared Fite · August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Is Color Correction Worth Traveling For?
When the fix matters more than the mileage: how to decide, how to vet a specialist, and how we make the drive easy.
Alishia Fite · July 4, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Choose a Hand-Tied Extension Specialist in Michigan
You'll wear this decision every day for months. Here's the checklist I'd give my own sister — green flags, red flags, and what to ask.
Alishia Fite · July 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Balayage vs. Highlights: Which Is Right for You?
They both lighten — but they grow out completely differently. Here's how to choose, from a colorist who does both every week.
Alishia Fite · May 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Hair Goes Brassy — and How to Fix It
Brass isn't your colorist's mistake — it's chemistry doing what chemistry does. Here's why it shows up and what actually fixes it.
Jared Fite · May 24, 2026 · 5 min read
What to Expect From a Color Correction Appointment
Color correction is the most misunderstood service we offer. Here's what's really involved — and why patience is part of doing it right.
Alishia Fite · May 24, 2026 · 6 min read
How Long Do Hand-Tied Extensions Last? An Honest Guide
There are two timelines you need to understand — the move-up schedule and the life of the hair itself. They're not the same thing.
Alishia Fite · May 24, 2026 · 6 min read