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Summer 2022 Braid Hairstyle Trends

July 14, 2022 by admin

Baby Braids

This summer braids are all the rave. Braids can be traced back over 5,000 years in African culture. Braids have evolved over time and continue to be a classic that never fails to go out of style. Celebrities from Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Kim Kardashian have been seen wearing braids. Braid hairstyles are effortless and easy to achieve. There are a variety of different braid styles to choose from depending on the look you are going for.

This Y2K inspired hairstyle has become one of the most popular hairstyles of the summer. Baby braids are a simple style that is easy to achieve. The most popular way to wear these braids is to part your hair in the center and have 2 thin braids around each side of your face used as framing pieces. To keep your braids, it is recommended to use no show elastics and to spray the ends of your braids with hairspray to ensure that the braids will hold.

Bubble Braids

Want to take your braids to the next level? Try this playful bubble braid hairstyle. To get this look all you will need are some clear elastics. To start off tie a few bands in equidistant lengths along two-face framing hair prices. Then, use both hands to gently tug at each section to create a bubble-like effect.

Dutch Braids

You can never go wrong with this classic and timeless braid. The Dutch braid can be described as an inside-out braid. To create this hairstyle, start by separating your hair into three even sections. Start from the right as if you were to braid your hair. Cross the right under the new middle strand. Gather a thin strand before crossing it under the middle one and repeat this process on the left side. Continue to Dutch braid your hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Then finish it off with a standard braid and loosen the outer strands by gently pulling the braid to make it fuller if desired.

Time to Embrace Summer Hairstyles

It’s your turn to start trying out some of these summer hairstyles! They add the perfect effortless addition to any summer look. Have a special event coming soon and need hairstyling? Contact us today to book a hairstyling appointment!

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!

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!

Treat Yourself

September 15, 2021 by admin

From heat damage and over-processing to brushing and elastic hair ties, your hair goes through a lot on a day-to-day basis. Not to mention other aspects of life that can cause hair damage such as stress, diet, and dehydration. At Beauty Lounge, we want all our clients to feel and look their best. If your hair is starting to feel worn out, consider hair conditioning & pre and post-treatment!

All-Natural Pre-Treatment Milk & Yogurt Mask

Milk protein is highly beneficial for your hair as it is nutrient-rich, offering anti-irritant and protective properties. It is proven to give hair more body, moisture, resilience, shine, length, and gloss! Our pre-treatment milk & yogurt mask will help to restructure and heal damaged hair while simultaneously improving the use of hair care products. This pre-treatment is a great option for those wishing to use color products. It will not only help to repair old damage but also lock in your new hair color!

Hair Repairing Treatment Vials

Is your hair in need of some TLC? Maybe you’re struggling with dry, brittle, frizzy hair, or perhaps your hair is damaged from over processing. If this sounds like you, then you should try our hair repairing treatment! It will repair and moisturize your hair, leaving you feeling beautiful and healthy. The vials contain 100% pure organic lead extracts with anti-aging properties that give your hair a new sense of life!

Murumuru Butter

Murumuru butter is collected from the fruit fat found in murumuru nuts that fall from palm trees. This treatment is exceptionally helpful for those with damaged hairs. Murumuru butter is well known for being extremely moisturizing, helping to keep hair shiny and healthy. It is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin A which provides nourishment and strength to your hair. If you struggle with dry, frizzy hair, then murumuru butter is for you!

Aromatherapy Hair Conditioning Treatment

This treatment is the perfect way to end your experience at Beauty Lounge. The conditioning mask is infused with essential oils that provide a myriad of benefits. Essential oils can do anything from promoting hair growth to moisturizing, helping with dry ends to soothing the scalp. The aromatherapy hair conditioning treatment will reinvigorate your hair, leaving it silky smooth and looking polished.

Are you ready to treat your hair to the care it needs? Come see us at Beauty Lounge! Schedule 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!

Highlights 101

July 15, 2021 by admin

The act of adding highlights to the hair has been traced back as far as Ancient Greece. In the 6^th century BC, Ancient Greeks would add lighter tones to their hair by applying a concoction of olive oil, gold flakes, lemon juice, and pollen before letting their hair bake in the sunlight. Thousands of years later, although the process has developed, the trend continues to thrive. If you are looking for a way to create the illusion of depth in your hair, highlights are the way to go!

Traditional Highlights

Traditional highlights are applied using foil. The hairstylist will section off the hair, apply coloring product, and wrap the hair in foil. Wrapping the hair in foil allows for the coloring product to completely saturate the hair and ultimately produce a more developed result. The foil method was revolutionary to the history of highlighting hair. It was originally introduced in the mid-1970s and continues to be the most popular method today.

Babylights

Babylights are very similar to traditional highlights. In fact, they are accomplished by using the same foil method as traditional highlights. The main difference is the size of the highlights. Babylights are compromised of smaller, thinner sections of the hair that are closer together. This allows the highlight color to blend more naturally with the base color.

Balayage

“Balayage” is a French word that means “to sweep.” Often misunderstood as a style of highlights, balayage is actually a technique that was introduced in France in the 1970s. It is done by freehand painting the coloring product onto the hair in a sweeping motion. Balayage is used when a natural transition is desired from the roots to the ends of the hair.

Foilyage

As the name implies, foilyage is a method that combines foiling and balayage techniques. The coloring product is applied to the hair using the balayage’s freehand painting but is then placed inside of foils to help the color process fully. This method maintains the subtle sweeping look produced by the balayage method but with more dramatic coloration caused by using foils.

Ombré

“Ombré” is another French word meaning “shaded.” Unlike balayage, ombré is a style of highlights, not a method of applying highlights. While traditional highlights focus on applying a lighter color to the roots of the hair, ombré highlights appear as a quick transition from a darker color at the roots of the hair to a lighter tone at the roots. Ombré is usually better for those who wish to make more of a statement rather than achieve a natural look.

Sombré

Sombré is a similar style to ombré, the main difference is the duration of the color transition. While the ombré transition is quick, the sombré transition occurs more gradually. This results in a more natural look as the hair slowly changes from a darker color at the roots to a lighter color as it progresses towards the ends of the hair.

No matter which highlights you choose, the Beauty Lounge can help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted! Schedule an 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!

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.

Update Your Skincare Routine for Autumn

October 8, 2019 by admin

Are you “fall-ing” in love with everything autumn? Long gone are the hot days of summer, and now it’s time for sweaters, booties, and steaming lattes.

Sadly, you can’t carry over your summer skincare routine into autumn and expect the same results. The cool temperature of autumn can dry out your skin, leaving it flaky and dull. Our beauty experts here at the Beauty Lounge have some tips to keep your skin glowing long after summer has ended!

Slather on That Moisturizer

Your skin deserves extra care when the weather gets cooler. Thicker moisturizers are best for autumn, because cool air sucks moisture from your skin. Consider adding eye cream to your routine to give the delicate areas of your face some extra hydration.

The sudden change of temperature as we transition from summer to fall can cause your skin to be extra-sensitive. If you experience any burning sensation when applying your moisturizer, switch to a sensitive skin brand to calm that irritation.

Your face isn’t the only thing that needs moisture; give your body some love, too! Shea butter body lotions are great for skin that’s over-exfoliated and dry, because the fatty acids and vitamins in this product will soften your skin to perfection. Try applying body lotion once a day after showering, because your skin will better lock in moisture after all that steam.

Less Exfoliation, Please!

Exfoliating your skin is a great way to remove dead skin cells and get your glow on. But over-exfoliating, especially during the colder months, can dry out your skin and cause damage. Stick to gently exfoliating just once a week, and consider oil-based scrubs that exfoliate and moisturize your skin all at once!

Consider a Humidifier

With cold weather comes dry air, and sometimes, even moisturizers and body lotions aren’t enough to keep your skin healthy. We recommend investing in a humidifier and placing it by your bed. Humidifiers release moisture into the air, so your skin will continue to hydrate overnight.

Treat Yo’ Face

You deserve to pamper yourself once in a while – or as often as you like! The Beauty Lounge team has facial treatment options for all your skincare needs. We offer in-house consultations, so contact us today to schedule yours!

End of Summer Hair Care

September 3, 2019 by admin

As summer comes to an end, the weather gets cooler and tan lines start to fade. Those sunny days at the beach are becoming a distant memory, but your hair might not forget so easily.

We all love summer — but summer doesn’t always love our hair. Too much time spent in the sun can discolor your highlights or natural color. And because summer is so hot, you probably wore your hair up most of the time, putting a strain on your roots from high ponytails and top knots. Finally, all that chlorine, saltwater, and even air conditioning suck the moisture out of your hair, leaving your strands frizzy and dry.

That was a lot of scary information, but don’t worry — the damage isn’t permanent. There are treatments that can breathe life back into your sun-scorched and dried-out hair.

The Style Team at the Beauty Lounge wants your hair to be just as healthy today as it was back in May. We’ve got some tricks up our sleeves that can revitalize your locks and have them ready for fall!

TRIM THOSE DEAD ENDS

Those days out in the sun and in the water cause dryness that can wreak havoc on the ends of your hair. Split ends and frizz aren’t a great look, and if ignored, will only get worse.

Get a fresh start by trimming your dead ends. The sooner you do this, the less your stylist will have to take off. Chopping those dead ends will result in healthier hair, with shiny volume and minimal frizz.

GO AU-NATURALE

It’s best to keep things natural for a while so your hair can recover from the summer heat. Too many days at the beach has dried out your hair, so don’t add more fuel to the fire with excessive styling. Give your hair a break by staying away from blow drying, straightening, or curling.

We also recommend leaving your hair down rather than tying it back. Hair elastics rip out strands, and tight ponytails or buns pull on your roots – which can even result in hair loss. C’mon, let your hair down!

PAMPER YOUR HAIR

It’s possible that even a trim and break from styling won’t completely bring your hair back to life after summer. That’s where we come in!

Hair masks are affordable and effective. Our Hair Repairing Treatment Vials contain 100% organic leaf extracts that will moisturize and reconstruct your brittle strands. To further strengthen your hair, try Muru Muru Butter with its restorative fatty acids and Vitamin A. We also offer Milkshake hair products that contain milk proteins and fruit extracts to keep your hair silky and strong.

Really looking to revitalize your dried-out hair? A keratin treatment is the perfect way to smooth out all your frizz and kinks. This treatment basically puts armor on your strands, protecting them from future heat. Your hair won’t be dull and poofy anymore, so you’ll leave the salon with sleek and shiny locks.

You don’t have to regret those beach days! Our end-of-summer hair care tips will have your hair back to its luscious and shiny state in no time. Book an appointment with us today!

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