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Healthy Hair Habits

March 11, 2022 by admin

As professional stylists, we love to see clients experiment with their looks. Although we strive to accommodate our client’s hair goals, it’s our responsibility to prioritize the health of their hair. To get the most out of your hair-styling journey, your hair must begin with a strong foundation that can handle coloring, cuts, and styling!

A healthy hair regimen is essential to maintain the integrity of your strands and open options for any styling goals. No two heads are alike, and each comes with a genetic predisposition that can affect the behavior of the hair follicles. As you pick up on healthy hair habits, find ways to make these hair care tips your own!

Cleansing

Our scalp is one of the most important systems in the life cycle of a hair follicle. This is where the roots sit and what continues to feed brand new hair out of the head. Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp and cleansing the scalp is important to promote strong hair growth.

When washing your hair concentrate your suds on the scalp where most of the buildup of dirt, oil, and dead skin is sitting. Due to shampoos’ strong stripping power, it’s important to refrain from over washing. Washing more than needed strips the hair of its natural oils that the roots need to thrive. When it comes to washing, go for a shampoo that is free from harmful chemicals like sulfates, parabens, or the many other chemicals commonly found in popular shampoo brands.

Moisturizing

Like a growing plant, hair needs moisture to thrive. Conditioner can not only be used moisturize but it also doubles as a gentle cleanser. If you need a refresh but recently washed, you can use conditioner on the scalp to break down dirt and oil.

When using conditioner to moisturize, focus the product at the end of the hair. The ends of the hair are the most fragile as they are the oldest. This hair is the driest and needs the most attention when it comes to moisture. Use a quality conditioner with ingredients that support your hair type and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to ensure the product penetrates the hair shaft. Beauty Lounge RI offers various hair treatments to deep condition the hair leaving your hair feeling brand new.

Diet

You are what you eat, and this is true for hair health. Diet is a crucial part of maintaining strong, healthy hair. Fueling your body with the nutrients it needs will help retain and continue to produce healthy, shiny hair. Vitamins like iron, B6, Folic Acid, B12, and more help support hair growth and health.

Heat

Like skin, the hair also needs to be protected by heat damage and harmful UV rays. If you use heat tools to style your hair daily and wonder why your natural hair is not satisfying you, it is most likely because your strands are fried from the constant heat damage. This damage is often irreversible and will need to be cut off. Using less heat on your hair will yield stronger smoother strands. If you do put heat on your hair, use a quality heat protectant to shield your hair.

Indirect heat can also be damaging to your hair. Harsh UV rays from the sun can cause heat damage to your hair and scalp. Getting a sunburn on your scalp affects the layer of skin that houses the roots of the hair follicles, which can cause damage to growing roots. To protect your hair and scalp, apply sunscreen to both areas or wear a hat to protect against the intense UV rays.

Preventing Breakage

If you are having trouble growing hair, it’s most likely not an issue of producing hair, but the issue of retaining it. Hair follicles come from the roots of the scalp, and with proper hair care and diet, hair grows about a ½ an inch on average each month. If your hair is always growing, then why don’t you see growth? This is because as your hair grows, it can be simultaneously breaking off at the ends. Being that our ends are the most fragile, they are prone to breakage from everyday styling tools.

Your brush can be breaking your hair if it’s not designed for your hair type. Most brushes are made from plastic, wood, or rubber, and all these mediums can be rough on the hair shaft. Getting a brush that goes with the grain of your hair is the best for preventing breakage. For a gentle detangling tool, use a wide took comb or finger detangling to support hair retention.

Other tools like elastic bands and towels for drying should be replaced with more gentle options. Invest in plastic and metal-free hair ties when styling your hair to ensure there is no excessive pulling or ripping of the hair. Instead of drying your hair with a towel, which is made with fibers that are rough on the hair, use a cotton tee shirt that does not pull on the hair and leaves your hair frizz-free.

Have you ever effortlessly combed through your hair and as you approach the ends it turns rough and tough to comb through? You need a trim! Trims are essential for all hair types. As your hair grows, it’s important to regularly trim your damaged ends. The ends of the hair are usually festered with dry and brittle split ends. Split ends can lead to huge amounts of breakage that travel up to the root. Trims are essential in getting rid of dead, damaged, and split ends to make room for new growth.

At Beauty Lounge RI we want to see you in the style of your dreams… but only under the circumstances that your hair is strong enough to uphold the change. A few simple changes in your hair care habits can yield hair that will make it through anything. Avoid DIY styling and chemical processing as that can be contributing to unhealthy hair. Find inspiration and let a professional execute the service and they will ensure your hair’s health is the top priority.

If you are at the beginning of your hair care journey, that’s okay too. Contact us for a consultation, where a hair care professional will discuss the needs of your hair and give you the tools you need to manage it. Visit our website for hours and contact information today!

Winter Hair Trends

December 20, 2021 by admin

It’s winter, the snow is falling, and winter hair trends are calling! If you’re looking to change up your look and keep the season on your side, then visit Beauty Lounge and try out some of these amazing winter trends that are sure to leave you feeling like an icy queen.

Winter Colors

Silver Fox

An iconic winter hue that has been popular over the last few years is silver! Silver hair can come in all shades and tones of silver or grey. We sometimes even see silver purple or silver-blue shades. To achieve this look it requires a very light start. For example, if you are going from brown to a sliver, it will take a few bleaching sessions to lighten it to the point that the silver will shine through. If you are aiming to complete this process quickly, your hair already must be lightened to a white blonde. All the beautiful brunettes who aim for this there’s nothing to fear. Going to a specialist, like the hairstylists at Beauty Lounge RI, you can absolutely achieve this look in due time. Going to a professional, especially for a look like this is crucial in maintaining healthy hair. Trying this process alone can risk a lot of damage that would take time to come back from.

Icy Blonde

A signature winter color is a blonde, but not any old blonde bombshell, an icy blonde. Using cool tones and bright white highlights produces the perfect icy blonde shade. This brilliant blonde can be achieved through a consistent hair lighting process. Much like the silver, your hair must be lightened in steps to achieve blonde while maintaining the health of your hair. The great thing about an icy blonde style is the vast color scheme that can come from the mix of cool and warm blondes. Not one icy blonde is like the next and the shades are always tailored to best-fit clients.

Ash-blonde is like Icy blonde but is less vibrant and a bit duller for blondies who want the light look but don’t want it to be too bright. Using cool tones of brown, grey, and blonde, are the main contenders when trying to achieve this look. A toner is utilized to strip any warm tones from the hair leaving it to be a cute cool subtle look.

Deep Red

There is something breathtaking about red hair in the wintertime. The contrast of a bold red and the white winter is such an eye-catching moment. If there is any time to try red it’s in the winter. Red is a strong shade that requires less lighting and preparation. There are unlimited options when working with red. If you want something richer in a color you can aim for a deep red, burgundy, or even dark auburn. You can rock a bright ruby red or incorporate red highlights and lowlights to achieve a dimensional red look. It’s important to note, like any of the other shades, red is a commitment. This shade is perfect if you plan on keeping it through the winter months and even into spring. Unlike the blonde, red doesn’t take much to achieve a beautiful shade, but it can take a longer time to completely get the warm tones out when you’re ready to go lighter. Regardless, this process is easily achievable with the right set of professionals behind you.

All these beautiful winter color trends take time to achieve and must be met with patience. With the proper maintenance at home and in the salon, these shades remain long-lasting and leave your hair healthy with a one-of-a-kind flare.

Styles

Our tried-and-true winter hairstyles are still trending this winter. When it comes to cold weather, long locks are favored over short low maintenance styles. Long layers are great for someone who wants to keep their length but wants to add volume or depth. This cut gives clients the length without the blunt, straight cut at the ends. These long layers can be paired with a curtain bang that helps shape the style around the face. Mullets are back in as well. Long mullets are trending right now and have a variety of lengths, layers, and shapes to match your style.

With all of this to your strands, one of the most underrated styles for the winter is protective styles. If you are dying your hair or regularly styling it with heat tools, it’s necessary for your hair to recover from damages. Even if you rarely change your hairstyle or hair routine, protective styles are a must in the winter. Our hair is stronger when it’s together versus in a loose state. The winter months can be very hard on hair, drying it out and leading to breaking and more damage. Using styles like updos, buns, and braids, paired with a leave-in conditioner is essential in the winter months.

Enjoy the winter with a new look and remember to maintain your hair health overall. Professional stylists at the Beauty Lounge will guide you every step of the way. Contact the professional stylist at Beauty Lounge RI to start your winter hair journey today!

Fall In Love with Your Hair

October 15, 2021 by admin

Is your hair looking for a refresh after a summer full of fun? Get ready to head into the cooler, cozy months with some of these fall 2021 hair trends!

Style Trends

Bangs made a comeback this year! Specifically, curtain bangs. These bangs are light, airy, and look effortless. They sweep across the forehead and frame the face like how curtains frame a window. The best part? Curtain bangs look good on everyone!

If you like layers, the shag haircut is for you. This cut is reminiscent of the 80s and defined by many choppy, textured layers that add depth to the hair. This style of cut looks great on short, medium, or long hair!

Dare to cut it short, try a bob! Although a bob cut can sometimes be looked at as being conservative, there are several styles of bob that can make you look confident and stylish including the French bob and the hairline bob. A bob works well with straight or curly hair!

Is your hair not quite short but not quite long? If your hair is caught somewhere in the middle, create texture and depth for your hair by adding airy layers!

Color Trends

Latte Blonde – Imagine watching the leaves fall as you grip a warm coffee mug on a crisp autumn morning. A latte blonde hair color reflects the warm tones in your cup, like coffee with creamer.

Chocolate and Chestnut – Start with a dark brown base and add light brown highlights on top to give your hair an elegant yet warm look.

Crisp Apple Cider – There’s nothing quite like the color orange in autumn. Auburn is a beautiful hair color that mimics the changing leaves. Vary the shades used to create a multidimensional hair color.

Burgundy – Just in time for Halloween, consider a deep, reddish-purple hair color for those that prefer a dark, sultry look.

Are you ready for a fresh, fall look? The Beauty Lounge can give you the hair of your dreams! Book your appointment today!

Wedding Hairstyles 2021

August 12, 2021 by admin

Even though we are near the end of summer, wedding season is still well underway! Make a statement with any one of these trending wedding hairstyles!

Wear It Up

Updos are known for being both functional and sophisticated. There are myriad of ways that you can style your hair in an elegant updo for your special day!

Textured updos are particularly good if you’re looking to give your hair extra volume. Creating texture in your hair helps to give it an extra boost. One of 2021’s popular wedding hairstyle trends is a textured French twist!

Other updos to consider include a low bun, ballet bun, chignon, or high ponytail. All these hairstyles are growing in popularity this year! Whether you choose a sleek finish for your chignon or a loose, textured look for your high ponytail, you’re sure to be in fashion!

Wear It Down

Wearing your hair down on your wedding day gives your hair a sense of life! A classic look, many women choose to wear their hair down and in flowing curls that bounce and sway with every movement. Classic curls are a relaxed yet refined look!

One of the more common wedding hairstyles that continues to be seen throughout the years is half up, half down with loose curls. In 2021, this hairstyle is utilizing loose curls, meaning that small, delicate curls are being left out of the pinned section to frame the face and create a romantic look.

In 2021, Hollywood glamour waves are once again on the rise! This hairstyle is known for being smooth, sleek, and, well, glamourous! Set in a deep side part with smoothed roots, the hair then cascades over the shoulders in large waves in a soft, seductive way.

Add Some Flair

Are you intrigued by some of the more complex wedding hairstyles? You’re in luck! One of the biggest 2021 wedding hairstyle trends is braids. There are several different types of braids and you can use them in any number of hairstyles! Choose from a halo braid, French braid, waterfall braid, fishtail braid, milkmaid braid, side braid, and more. Perhaps you want to consider incorporating a fishtail braid into your chignon or a halo braid as part of your half up, half down hairstyle. The options are endless!

No matter what wedding hairstyle you’ve chosen, you can always dress it up with some accessories! Common accessory trends for 2021 include florals, crowns, and clips or pins with jewels and pearls.

Do you have a wedding coming up this season? The talented stylists at the Beauty Lounge can help you look your best! Schedule your appointment today!

Summer Hair Color Trends

June 10, 2021 by admin

The past year provided many people with the opportunity to embrace their natural hair colors. As people head back into the hair salon, we are seeing more and more choose to maintain natural hair colors. Take a look at these hair color trends for the summer of 2021!

Bright Blonde Is Back

No matter what you choose to call it – honey blonde, sunshine blonde, buttery blonde, yellow blonde – there’s no denying that this vibrant version of blonde hair is making a comeback this summer. If you’re looking for something a bit more subtle, platinum blonde is another popular shade that remains a consistent trend.

50 Shades of Red

There is no doubt that red will be one of the dominant hair colors in the summer of 2021. From strawberry blonde to brick red, natural auburn to deep wine, any shade of red can be found in the top picks for hair colors this summer!

The Best of Brown

One of the more natural hair colors that people are choosing to stick with this summer is brunette. Now, obviously brunette comes in a wide variety of shades. Some of the more popular shades people are going with this summer include chestnut, caramel, hazelnut, and dark chocolate. These classic colors can be touched up in any number of ways with highlights, babylights, Balayage, foilayage, ombre, and more!

Multidimensional Jet Black

Again, going along with the natural hair colors, jet black is a striking hair color trend that will take the summer by storm! Multidimensional highlights are achieved by combining 2-3 shades of a similar color, creating illusions of volume and depth.

Dare to Be Different

While the natural hair colors are calling to some, others are feeling the desire to express themselves more vibrantly after a difficult year. Some of the new hair color trends we will be seeing this summer include peach, amethyst, and pastel pink.

Highlighting a New Trend

Face-framing highlights are the perfect way to add a touch of fun to your hair this summer. You can choose to use a natural color like blonde or a more eye-catching color like blue. No matter what you choose, face-framing highlights, also referred to as a “money piece highlight”, will create a great sense of depth and contrast in anyone’s hair.

No matter which color you choose to go with this summer, the Beauty Lounge is here to help you get the perfect summer look! Start the summer off right and schedule your appointment today!

3 Low-Maintenance Haircut Trends to Try This Fall

September 16, 2020 by admin

Fall is almost here! – Which means time to break out the cozy sweaters and big scarfs! As you prepare for the fall and salons reopening, you might be looking for a haircut that will last you months before you need to get another trim.

Rest assured we’ve got you covered! Our favorite fall trends are all low-maintenance styles that are perfect for all lengths.

Short Layers

This style is a perfect look to consider for the fall, given its ease and low- maintenance. Adding short layers to an existing cut is a great option for anyone looking for a change without losing any length. For those with naturally curly or wavy hair; it will enhance them for a more effortless look.

One Length

Long, one-length cuts will be in for the fall because it is virtually no maintenance required, plus the style is easy to style! Since the cut’s defining factor is leaving out layers, it works across all hair types and textures.

Undercut Bob

Move over blunt bob, and hello to the undercut bob! This new take on the classic cut is joining the trends for fall 2020! The undercut bob is exceptional chose because it continues to look great even as it grows out. This look can be worn in a multitude of ways: natural, straight, wavy, or curled.

If you are looking for a low-maintenance look for this fall, consider trying these options. The stylists at the Beauty Lounge are here to help you achieve a new look. If you’re ready to try these trends, call us at 401-349-3399 to schedule your free consultation!

Pamper Yourself This Holiday Season!

November 20, 2019 by admin

Are you buckling down for the cold winter ahead? With the holidays coming up our lives quickly become hectic, from buying countless gifts to visiting friends and family. It can be easy to put other people first and forget to take time for yourself.

Well, this is your wake-up call! Take a day off from all that holiday stress and pamper yourself from head to toe. Here are just a few ways you can give your body the lavish treatment it deserves!

LASHES

Small changes can make a huge difference! Boost your natural eyelashes with a full set of mega volume lashes. We offer advanced techniques and use 3D volume lashes, making your eyes pop day or night. If you’re looking for a simpler look, get your natural lashes tinted and save yourself the hassle of applying mascara every morning.

SKIN

The cold days of late autumn and winter can dry out your skin. Revitalize your skin by treating yourself to a spa day! Opt for treatments that will hydrate your skin, especially your hands and feet. At the Beauty Lounge, our facial treatments will keep your face looking bright and fresh despite all the cold weather! We give in-house consultations, so you can choose a relaxing facial that’s designed just for you.

BROWS

If you pluck your eyebrows yourself, switch it up and pamper yourself with a waxing! Your brow hairs won’t grow back as quickly if you get them waxed, and we’ll cleanly reshape your brows if desired. Dark, fuller eyebrows are a huge trend, so you can choose to get your brows tinted, too. Plus, you won’t have to fill them in with a brow pencil every day; less time spent on makeup means more time snoozing!

HAIR

Last but not least, give your hair some extra love this holiday season! Change up your hair color with a honey-blonde balayage or make it ombré with a fun pop of color, like raspberry or dark purple! Treat yourself to our All-Natural Milk & Yogurt Mask, which conditions and detoxes your hair before coloring.

We also offer Milkshake hair products with fruit extracts and milk proteins, as well as the Brazilian Bond Builder product line to repair broken hair bonds and strengthen your locks. There are a ton of ways to revitalize your hair, so check out our full list of Salon Services!

If you give your body the relaxation it deserves, you’ll feel refreshed and prepared to take on whatever the holidays throw at you. Head to the Beauty Lounge and let our salon experts revive your skin, lashes, brows, and more! Book an appointment with us today.