Beauty
March 2, 2025

Get That Gloss: 5 Haircare Essentials for Effortless Shine

Let’s face it, winter is hard on your hair.

All winter long the cold weather, wind, dryness and indoor heat cause breakage and frizz. It can feel like a never ending battle. And you’re probably wondering how you can regain the shine of summer. Well, imagine this. You add a couple of easy products into your haircare routine – and each day it’s like you’ve just left the salon.

With these 5 haircare essentials, you’ll regain all your shine and gloss this spring.

So, say hello to glassy hair 😍 and goodbye winter frizz.

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Get That Gloss: 5 Haircare Essentials for Effortless Shine

1. The Restorative Cleaner – Start Fresh Every Wash

First things first, a good haircare routine always starts with your shampoo. Not all shampoos are created equal and when it comes to adding gloss and shine to your parched hair – picking the right shampoo makes a big difference. You want a shampoo that does more than just wash away oil. Your shampoo should start at the root and core of your hair to gently cleanse and restore. 

Why It Works: The right shampoo does more than just wash your hair. It rejuvenates and strengthens your hair while also locking in moisture for added shine. 

Our Pick: Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo

2. The Moisturizing Conditioner – Your Shampoos Right Hand

Don’t overlook this step. It’s important to pick a conditioner that works with your shampoo to repair and restore your hair. You need to pick a conditioner that helps reduce split ends, smooths your cuticles and moisturizes without weighing down your hair. Look for lightweight and ultra-hydrating. We always recommend picking a shampoo and conditioner duo that have been designed to work together.  

Why It Works: A good conditioner should repair your split ends, smooth your cuticles and be ultra-hydrating without weighing down your hair. You want a conditioner that repairs and protects your hair.

Our Pick: Gold Lust Repair and Restore Conditioner 

3. The ‘In Case of Emergencies’ Hair Mask

Sometimes the damage of winter is too great – and you need to call in the right mask to help truly restore and hydrate your hair. When this happens, look for a hair mask that works hard to repair your hair, while also locking in moisture. Masks with honey and hydrating hyaluronic acid should always be your first pick. Opt for a mask that’s lightweight – similar to your conditioner, you don’t want to weigh your hair down or cause it to look oily. 

Why It Works: Hair masks are an easy way to restore shine and repair damage from home. They can repair and restore your hair, protect against heat and lock in moisture for glossy, glass hair. 

Our Pick: Gisou Honey Gloss Hydrating Hair Mask or Gold Lust Transformative Hair Mask

4. The Secret Weapon Serum

To achieve truly effortless shine this spring, try adding a repairing hair oil to your routine. Sometimes you just need to tame flyaways and reign in your split ends – and a hair oil can do just that. It’s important to pick a product that’s going to do more than just weigh down your flyways. Your hair oil should repair bonds, protect against heat and enhance hair shine. 

Why It Works: A good hair oil can help smooth the cuticle layer and reflect the light more evenly, creating an immediate and visible shine. They should also help seal in moisture that will prevent dryness in the future. 

Our Pick: Kérastase Première Repairing High Shine Oil or Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil

5. Spray Your Way to Glassy Hair

The last step in your shiny haircare routine is to fight frizz and flyaways. You want to find a product that will fight humidity and leave your hair feeling smoother and shinier. As always, it’s better if it also helps protect your hair against heat. 

Why It Works: Picking an anti-frizz product that helps fight humidity is one of the fastest ways to achieve glassy hair this spring. Humidity is going to quickly cause your hair to look frizzy – so fighting this is key.  

Our Pick: Color Wow Anti-Frizz Treatment

Glassy hair doesn’t have to be complicated! Even in the winter it’s possible to achieve effortless shine, you just need the right products. It’s also important to attend regular hair appointments. One of the best ways to get that gloss is at the salon. Regular trims and treatments will help protect your hair all year long. 

Ready to elevate your haircare routine? Add these glossy hair products to your daily routine to see glossy and shiny hair all year long. 

If you’re ready for the hair transformation you’ve been dreaming of – book an appointment with our founder Christina. Join our ‘No Bad Hair Days’ mission for 2025. 

Make sure to follow us on Instagram for your daily dose of hair inspiration and follow Christina to see what a hairstylist and mother of 3 gets up to in New York City.

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January 5, 2025

How to Have the Ultimate 2025 Glow Up

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve spent the last week celebrating and planning for the year ahead. If you’re anything like us… you’ve probably already set New Year’s resolutions. We love setting goals and looking towards the year ahead. And this year, we have one very important New Year’s resolution. 

We’re determined to make 2025 the year of no bad hair days.

Healthy, beautiful hair, every day. That’s our goal for 2025. 

If you’d like to join us in this goal, book a consultation with our founder to kickstart your hair resolution.

Now, if you don’t want to stop at great hair – and having a glow-up is on your list for 2025, then keep reading because our founder Christina is sharing her favorite products for your hair and beauty routine this year. 

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How to Have the Ultimate Glow Up in 2025

Shampoo & Conditioner Sets for your 2025 Glow-Up

Girlies, for the ultimate glow-up in 2025 – you need to start using shampoo and conditioner sets. They have been designed to work together for your hair. No more… whatever you have in the shower. It’s time to pick a powerful duo to help strengthen and protect your hair. 

Kérastase: Première Repairing Shampoo

Sometimes perfect hair starts with damage control – and that’s exactly what this shampoo does. The Kérastase Première Repairing Shampoo is specially formulated to cleanse and strengthen damaged hair. 

It’s enriched with restorative ingredients, that help repair hair fibers, reduce breakage, and restore softness and shine. Ideal for revitalizing over-processed or brittle hair, it leaves strands healthier and more resilient with every wash.

Kérastase: Première Repairing Conditioner

Pair the shampoo with the Première Repairing conditioner for the ultimate repair duo. You’ll be able to see and feel your hair get stronger with each wash. This conditioner from Kérastase is also designed to repair damage while improving your hair’s manageability. 

If you’re ready to uplevel your hair care routine in 2025, start with these two products. 

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Shampoo

If you’re not in need of damage control, but you still want an amazing shampoo for strengthening your hair – we highly recommend the Genesis Strengthening Shampoo from Kérastase. This is a luxurious shampoo that gently removes oil and dirt without stripping your hair. 

Genesis has been designed to combat breakage and nourish hair from root to tip. It’s perfect for everyday use and leaves hair full of vitality. In 2025, use this Kérastase shampoo for strong, softer, and more resilient hair. 

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Conditioner

Once again, pair the Genesis shampoo with the strengthening conditioner for the ultimate results. The Genesis strengthening conditioner by Kérastase is a powerful and lightweight treatment that works hard to combat breakage while restoring vitality. 

This duo is a must-have for your 2025 glow-up

Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Shampoo

If you have medium to thick dry hair – then get this shampoo from Kérastase (especially in the winter months!!) This is a deeply nourishing shampoo that’s been designed to replenish and soften your parched hair. The Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Shampoo is enriched with ingredients that target dryness while enhancing your hair’s smoothness. 

Truly transform your dull and dehydrated hair this winter with this hydrating shampoo and conditioner set from Kérastase.

Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Conditioner

You’re probably starting to get the hang of this! For ultra-dry hair this winter, make sure to use the hydrating conditioner from Kérastase alongside that shampoo. These two products have been designed to work hard to make your hair softer and more luxurious with each wash. 

Hair Styling Products

Keep your 2025 glow-up going with some of our favorite hair styling products. From taming your flyaways to protecting your hair from heat treatments, these products will ensure no bad hair days in 2025. 

BondiBoost Anti-Frizz Fly Away Hair Serum

No bad hair days also mean no flyaways! The BondiBoost Anti-Frizz Fly Away Hair Serum is a lightweight, smoothing formula that tames those unruly flyaways and controls frizziness for a polished and sleek finish. This is one of our favorite products for styling.

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Hair Treatment

This hair treatment from Living Proof is a multi-tasking hero that is going to transform dull lifeless hair into smooth, shiny, and vibrant hair every day. It’s all in the name – Perfect Hair Day. 

It’s been designed to strengthen, protect, and enhance your hair health. It works to improve your hair texture with every use. Lightweight and silicone-free, this treatment will deliver visible results making every day a perfect hair day!

Kérastase Genesis Heat Protecting Leave-In Treatment

Protecting your hair is one of the most important steps to having healthy, nourished hair. Always start with Kérastase Genesis Heat Protecting Leave-In Treatment. This dual-action formula will strengthen fragile hair while also shielding it from heat damage up to 450°F.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Hair Mask

This groundbreaking treatment deeply repairs and restores your damaged hair at the molecular level. It’s infused with patented peptide technology that works in just 4 minutes to rebuild your hair’s strength, elasticity, and smoothness. 

Lightweight and easy to use, this leave-in hair mask from K18 transforms tired and brittle hair with lasting results. 

Body Care Essentials for Your 2025 Glow-Up

This 2025 glow-up doesn’t stop at your hair! If you’re going to have a year of great hair days, you should also have a year of feeling, smelling, and looking your best. These are Christina’s favorite luxury body care essentials. Coco Mademoiselle Foaming Shower Gel

If you’ve never tried Coco Mademoiselle, you’re in for a treat! This is the ultimate shower essential for your 2025 glow-up. This luxe shower gel turns into a rich, silky foam that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and soft. Get wrapped up in the classic and sophisticated scent of Coco Mademoiselle. 

Coco Mademoiselle: The Body Oil

Transform your bathroom into a luxury, high-end spa in 2025 with the body oil from Coco Mademoiselle. This is the perfect product to pair with their foaming shower gel – you’ll smell and look incredible all day long. Mist after your shower and massage into your skin as an indulgent step in your body-care ritual. 

N°5 The Beige Gold Body Oil

If you’d like to add a bit of shimmer to your day – you need this beige gold body oil from Chanel. The N°5 The Beige Gold Body Oil is the ultimate indulgence. Not only does it add gold to your every day – but it also leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. 

Infused with the iconic N°5 fragrance, 2025 isn’t just about looking good – it’s about feeling like you’ve just stepped out of a 5-star spa. 

Gabrielle Chanel: Body Lotion

Finally, end your body care ritual with this hydrating and luxurious body lotion. This lightweight lotion hydrates your skin for up to 6 hours while also wrapping you in the delicate scent of Gabrielle Chanel created from four flowers – jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, and feminine Grasse tuberose.

Skincare Products for your 2025 Glow-Up

Lastly, let’s chat skincare! Have beautiful hair and skin all year long with these glow-up products. From face masks to subtle and beautiful makeup, this guide has everything you need. Shop luxurious skincare products this year. Your skin deserves it!

Tatcha: The Kissu Hydrating & Plumping Lip Mask

The Kissu Hydrating and Plumping Lip Mask is your 2025 glow-up secret weapon for soft, smooth, and hydrated lips. Packing with nourishing camellia oil and squalane, this lip mask deeply hydrates and plumps, leaving your lips feeling irresistibly soft and fuller. 

It’s an overnight treatment but you can use it anytime for the perfect, pout-ready glow.

Tatcha: The Dewy Skin Cream Line-Plumping Moisturizer

For the fresh, dewy glow that everyone’s craving in 2025, then make sure to try this plumping moisturizer from Tatcha. Packed with Japanese purple rice and a blend of skin-loving botanicals, this cream deeply hydrates and visibly plumps for bouncy and radiant skin.

Add a touch of glow to your morning routine for your 2025 glow-up.

Glossier: Priming Moisturizer Rich Face Cream

The ultimate skin prep for a smooth, radiant base. This thick, nourishing cream is packed with ingredients like shea butter and glycerin to lock in moisture while giving your skin a subtle dewy glow. Ideal for dry or dehydrated skin, it creates the perfect canvas for your makeup.

BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

This Biodance Collagen mask is a powerhouse treatment that’s been created to rejuvenate and firm your skin. Perfect for your 2025 glow-up, this mask deeply hydrates and plumps your skin, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after just one use. It’s like a mini facial in a jar!

GOODAL Green Tangerine Vitamin C Serum

Fall in love with Korean skincare this year – and learn what the hype is all about with the Goodal Vitamin C Serum. This brightening powerhouse infuses your skin with fresh tangerine extract. Packed with vitamin C, it evens out your skin tone, reduces dark spots, and promotes a glowing complexion. Feel more radiant after each use.

belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

The belif True Cream Moisturizing Bomb is a rich, ultra-hydrating moisturizer that delivers intense moisture without feeling heavy. Created with a blend of herbs and plant extracts, this moisturizer will strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier. It’s perfect for dry or sensitive skin. 

VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Reedle Shot

If your skin is prone to irritation, make sure to get the VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Reedle Shot. Infused with Centella Asiatic, it helps to repair and strengthen your skin barrier, reducing redness and promoting a healthier, more balanced complexion. This serum provides hydration and calming benefits for sensitive or stressed skin.

From perfect hair days to glowing skin and beautifully smelling luxurious body care products, this guide will help you have the ultimate glow-up in 2025. 

If you want to join our “No Bad Hair Days” movement for 2025 – make sure to book a consultation with our founder Christina today. 

For daily hair inspiration, follow us on Instagram, and for life in New York as a hairstylist, follow Christina.

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December 8, 2024

2024 Classy & Chic Hairstyle Trends

As the year comes to an end, let’s celebrate the best classy and chic hair trends of the season. 2024 has seen some incredible style trends and we’ve seen many of them come through our salon. 

We’ve noticed a trend towards women who want hairstyles that are easier to maintain. There’s been a huge uptick in looks that are no-fuss and effortlessly chic. From hair colors that don’t require as much maintenance to cuts that are easy to style at home. 

From our client with a gorgeous rich red to our latest teddy bear blonde, let’s dive into these styles and how you can achieve them yourself!

2024 Classy & Chic Hairstyle Trends

Teddy Bear Blonde

For a toned-down blonde, look no further. Teddy bear blonde is the perfect balance of warmth with light shades of caramel and blonde to create dimension. It’s a natural-looking blonde that’s very ‘sun-kissed’. Teddy Bear Blonde is the perfect transition into fall and winter. 

Color Maintenance & Tips: To maintain this gorgeous blonde, Christina recommends that you avoid purple shampoos to keep the warmth and dimension of this dye. Her favorite shampoo for warm blondes is this Bright Blonde Shampoo from Oribe and she always recommends pairing it with their Bright Blonde Conditioner. And make sure to try this Leave-In Hair Repair Mask for extra healthy blonde hair. 

Rich Reds

Embrace your reds girls! This is a trend that we’ve seen all year long. We recently had our client come in for a red refresh and she left looking ready to take on the city. 

Red hair isn’t just beautiful, it’s also practical! As the season changes, deep red hair can add warmth and radiance to your overall look. Red hair will compliment your cozy scarves and autumn/winter wardrobe. We absolutely love our redheads and encourage all of our girls to embrace this trend. 

Color Maintenance & Tips: To maintain your rich, beautiful red hair all winter long, Christina recommends that you wash your hair in cooler water, and spread out the number of times you wash your hair per week. Her favorite shampoo for redheads is the Shampoo for Beautiful Color for Oribe paired with the Oribe Conditioner and she recommends this Dry Shampoo Powder to use in-between washes. 

Curtain Bangs

Curtain bangs are making a comeback! We first shared them in our fall hairstyles round-up and the trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. These face-framing pieces have a warm, romantic comedy feel that’s been a growing trend this year. Pair them with your teddy bear blonde for a classic (and gorgeous) style. 

We love them because they are flattering for most face shapes, easy to maintain, and very versatile. 

Styling Tips: Christina recommends this Hair Straightener to perfect your face-framing pieces every day. It’s safe on colored hair (and extensions!) and will make sure your curtain bangs look beautiful. She also recommends this Genesis Leave In Treatment for heat protection. 

Long Textured Layers

It’s no secret that we love long hair! This season we’re loving long textured layers that offer an additional playfulness and joy to our extensions. They’re a great way to add dimensions to your hair – without sacrificing length. 

There are so many ways that you can style textured layers, from face-framing curtain bangs to beach waves all year long. 

Styling Tips: Christina recommends using a round brush when blow-drying your hair to keep texture and volume in your layers. She also loves this Genesis Leave In Treatment as a heat protectant before you style your hair. You can also use her favorite spray for added texture!

Sleek, Straight, Long Hair

Sleek, straight, long hair made its comeback in 2024. It’s always been a timeless look that we’ve seen across Hollywood and magazines, but it’s come back into popularity in 2024. This style is all about smooth and glossy hair. We shared a similar style with sleeked-back ponytails earlier this year. 

This hairstyle is perfect for formal occasions or anytime you want a minimalist, modern look. Plus, keeping your hair straight is a great way to show off your length! 

Styling Tips: Christina always recommends this Genesis Leave In Treatment for straightening your hair – because it actually works to protect your hair while you straighten it. She also loves this this Leave-In Hair Repair Mask for an extra healthy shine. 

What’s your favorite look of 2024? We’d love to help you achieve it! Book a consultation with our founder Christina and make 2025, the year of perfect hair. 

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November 10, 2024

Christmas Gift Guide for Hair Goddesses

Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time to start shopping for the incredible women in your life! Take the stress out of holiday shopping this year with our favorite hair styling tools, accessories, and products. Finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be complicated. 

There’s something on this list for girls with curls, straight hair babes, and hair extension obsessed. Let’s make 2025 the year of perfect hair. 

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Christmas Gift Guide for the Woman With Perfect Hair

10X Pro Ultralight Speed Dryer

This is the lightest hair dryer we’ve ever used! It weighs less than 1lbs and dries hair in under 10 minutes. Bio Ionic also uses Moisturizing Heat technology to keep your hair healthy and hydrated. 

Featherweight StyleMax Professional Hair Dryer

The Featherweight Hair Dryer from T3 is one of people’s favorite hair dryers. This hair dryer has various settings for your hair texture (fine, medium, or coarse) with its automated heat programs. You can also choose rough, dry, smooth, diffuse, or volume. And we’ll be honest – we love the color!

Shark FlexStyle® Hair Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler

If you want to invest in one of the best hair dryers on the market, the Shark Flexstyle Blow Dryer is our top recommendation. Finally, a way to achieve the perfect blowout from home. 

Long Barrel Curling Iron 

This curling iron from Bio Ionic is 2” longer than the average curling iron, which is why it’s the number one curling iron we recommend to our hair extension clients. In other words – it is the perfect curling iron for long hair! We recommend the 1-½” version for a looser curl or wave and the 1-¼” version for a tighter ringlet.  

Switch Kit Curl Trio Interchangeable Curling Iron with 3 Barrels

This interchangeable curling iron comes with a 0.5” wand barrel, 1.25” wand barrel, and 1.5” clip barrel, meaning you can create endless looks – without having to buy or keep multiple curling irons. This is the perfect Christmas gift with women who love options and are always styling their hair in new ways. 

SinglePass Smooth X Professional Flat Iron

We love this flat iron because its extra long plates make it perfect for our hair extension clients. It has 9 heat settings and a smart microchip that keeps temperature fluctuations in check. Keep your hair shiny and beautiful with this professional flat iron.

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curls Gift Set

If you want to curl your hair without the heat, we love this heatless option from Kitsch. This gift set comes with everything they need to achieve voluminous curls. Their satin heatless curling rod is perfect for all hair types and this kit also comes with satin scrunchies, an oversized claw clip, and an additional roller for your bangs. 

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set

Another alternative for heatless curls is this satin curling set (also from Kitsch!). This slightly simpler version comes without the bangs curler or claw clip. It’s easy to use and the satin prevents your hair from becoming frizzy. 

We highly recommend both of these Kitsch heatless curling products to our clients! 

Slipsilk™ Skinny Scrunchies

Speaking of silk, did you know that silk scrunchies prevent your hair from kinking? If you’re looking for the perfect holiday stocking stuffer, look no further. These skinny scrunchies from Slipsilk are just what they need. 

IGK Hair Set

If you’re not sure what to get her for Christmas, we recommend shopping for some of our favorite hair sets! They’re the perfect way for her to test a range of new products and see what she loves best for her hair. This IGK “As Seen on Social” Hair Set is a range of their most popular products. 

This incredible set comes with: 

  • Expensive Clear Gloss Topcoat
  • Antisocial Bond-Building Dry Hair Mask
  • Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Set

Another amazing set you could get for Christmas is from K18. It’s their Ultimate Reset + Repair Hair Mask and Shampoo Set. It comes with their Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo and a full-size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, which together will give you smoother, softer, and healthier hair in just four minutes. 

Vegamour Haircare Set

For someone looking to upgrade their haircare routine, get them this haircare set from Vegamour. This incredible haircare set helps with hair growth in as little as 90 days. Plus these aren’t testers! These are full-size products for an amazing value. 

This haircare set from Vegamur comes with: 

  • GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
  • GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
  • GRO Hair Serum

Gisou Value Set

If they’ve never tried Gisou products, they’ll be thanking you forever for this value set. This is the Honey Gloss Hydration Heroes Hair Value Set and it comes with Gisou’s most popular products that help with hydration, frizz control, shine, and heat protection. 

This set comes with: 

  • Honey Infused Hydrating Hair Mask
  • Honey-Infused Hair Oil
  • Honey Infused Hair Perfume in Original
  • Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil in Watermelon Sugar (clear-pink shimmer)

Oribe Sets

Oribe makes some of our favorite haircare products of all time. We are always recommending them to our hair extension clients! If she’s never tried Oribe before, she’ll be hooked after trying either of these incredible holiday sets they’ve put together for Sephora. 

Both of these sets are new and limited edition (so you might want to pick one up for yourself as well!)

Hair Alchemy Strengthening Collection Set

Oribe’s Hair Alchemy set comes with two full-size products making this the best value for money we’ve ever seen! This set comes with:

  • Hair Alchemy Shampoo (Full Size)
  • Hair Alchemy Conditioner (Full Size)
  • Hair Alchemy Treatment Serum (Travel Size)

Gold Lust Repair & Restore Hair Collection Set

Once again, a set we’ve never seen from Oribe before – sharing their bestselling Gold Lust products. The Gold Lust set comes with:

  • Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo (Full Size)
  • Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner (Full Size)
  • Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil (Travel Size)

No matter who you’re shopping for this year, there’s bound to be something for her on this list! From our favorite hair styling products to haircare sets of the best products and brands – make this Christmas the Christmas of beautiful hair. 

And if she really wants 2025 to be the year of the best hair of her life, book her a consultation for hair extensions with our founder, Christina! 

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