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Finding a stylist you love and trust is a lot like finding a partner. There’s a vibe. There’s chemistry. Face it… it’s a relationship. So when you find your person, how can you ever repay them for all the happiness and satisfaction they bring you?

1) Referrals, reviews, recommendations. Stop. Before you read any further, if you love your stylist you should be following them on ALL social media platforms. And if you really love their work, feel free to re-post. The power of social media is everything!!! Facebook, Instagram, Yelp… even going to the stylists web-page and writing a review is an amazing way to share your personal thoughts, experiences and feelings. Word of mouth is still one of the most powerful referring tools. If you love your stylist, please share us! We won’t get too busy and forget about you! Too many times I have heard clients say, “I’m keeping you my secret,” for fear that their stylist will become too busy. Please remember this is our livelihood and your personal recommendation means EVERYTHING to us. Many salons even offer referral programs to express their gratitude. So please take the time to write about your experiences and share your thoughts!

2) Stop buying products outside of the salon. Many clients aren’t aware that we, as stylists, are always learning. We need continuing education hours (CE hours) to keep our license current and us legal. What does this have to do with buying products? Well, for instance, at Legal Hair we carry Redken, Pureology, and Eminencé product lines.

When you purchase these PROFESSIONAL ONLY products directly from the salon, you help us to accrue points which enables us to receive the best and most current training from the top educators. I am proud to say that I am able to get FREE education, because our companies value us that much.

However, when we take the time to tell you about a product, or show you what we would recommend for your best outcome, and you buy it online or from a chain store (or worse, from a drugstore that isn’t legally allowed to retail the products but they do anyway) you are hurting your stylist/salon that you love so much. Now I know some department stores offer discounts and point systems, but please don’t let that sway you. Remember that your stylist knows you and has the latest information about the products. And again, we appreciate it more than you’ll ever know when you choose to support us!

3) Pre-booking. It may not always be easy with scheduling, but it is so amazing to know we get to see you again! It helps ensure you have an appointment when you want and need it, and it is such a confidence booster to your stylist. It’s an amazing feeling to know my guest believes in me so much that they want the be sure to get back into my chair every 4, 6, 8 weeks because they trust me to make them look their best.

4) Tell the truth. Telling a white lie to save someone’s feelings has never helped anyone. If we, as your stylists, do something unfavorable, please communicate! If we offend you, don’t perform to your standards, or if we aren’t communicating well, please speak up. Remember this is a relationship! When your partner is messing up, you call them out, right? Well, we are no different. It does you, nor your stylist, any justice to be dissatisfied with something and not speak up! We are all human and sometimes we can become just plain unmotivated. Sometimes you speaking up can help us take a good hard look and fix ourselves. Trust me, we all need a reality check sometime!

I really hope you take the time to consider each of these ways to reach a new level of connection with your stylist. Communication is key. You helping us is a priceless way to say thank you and show your support!

Scientific explanation: The atoms in your hair are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. When the electrons in your hair begin “jumping” from one atom to another, they become electrically charged.

Okay, so what does this actually mean for your hair? It means you can take some steps to help prevent this! Whew, good news right? There is always the chance that your hair will become static charged, however, during the winter months this is especially true due to the drying mature of colder weather. So, now that you know your hair is dried out what can you do? Add some moisture and protein! Invest in a good at home or in salon conditioning treatment! And use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush. Here are some of my personal favorites and suggestions to help you narrow down your options.

Redken “Heatcure” treatment – This is an in salon treatment that takes about 15 minutes to apply and rinse. It gives your hair a dose of both protein and moisture so you will be feeling the results for about 10 (+/-) washes! (Special note on this treatment. ITS AMAZING!!! My personal favorite and there’s a take home version)

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The pH Bonder system – Also new from Redken, this treatment in done in salon and can be added to your color, lightener or done by itself to chemically rebuild the bonds of the hair.

Olaplex – This was the pioneer product in a new line of treatments for hair. This also rebuilds the chemical bonds of the hair. This too can be applied directly to the hair or mixed in with your color or lightener for added protection.

If someone at home is more your flavor, try these:

Diamond Oil mask (especially dull and damaged hair. Oil protection)
Extreme CAT Protein treatment (protein treatment that gives strength without weighing hair down)
Extreme Primer (can be used as a leave in or rinse out treatment with biotin! This one is one of my personal favorites that I use every wash)
All Soft Heavy Treatment Mask (soften and control frizz)
Blonde Idol Mask (special formulation with blonde hair in mind)
Pureology Hydrate Hydracure ( intense hydration therapy)
Pureology Perfect For Platinum Masque (special formulation with blonde hair in mind. Also another masque that deposits cool tone)

Maybe you aren’t a person who will take the time to do a mask/masque? Here are some leave- in conditioners that work wonders. I can’t say that you will see the relief from your static as fast as you would like but doing something is better than nothing! If you know me, you know I LOVE my leave-in conditioners! I use the Pureology Color Fanatic “21 spray” every wash! Most noted for its recognizable purple bottle and delicious smell, this product does 21 different things that all benefit your hair. Adding moisture just happens to be one of them. Redken also makes a very similar product called “One United”. This leave-in boasts 25 benefits, moisturizing your hair is just one of them.

Every hair care line has their version of a deep conditioning treatment. I’m not here to say this is better than that but I am just sharing with you my personal favorites and what I am familiar with. I would encourage anyone having questions to feel free to stop into the salon and talk with any of the stylist or receptionists at Legal Hair. Happy conditioning!