Hair Salon Blog: Essential Hair Care Tips and Insights

Blonde hair is undoubtedly beautiful, but keeping it looking fresh and vibrant requires time, effort, and investment. Whether you’re a natural blonde or have color-treated hair, it’s crucial to maintain your hair’s cool undertones to avoid a faded or brassy look.

Luckily, purple shampoo is a lifesaver in this regard, particularly during the summer when the sun, chlorine, and saltwater can damage your hair. If you’ve never used purple shampoo before or have questions about how it works, this guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how often you should use it to keep your blonde hair looking beautiful.

What Is Purple Shampoo and How Does It Work?

Purple shampoo is a pigmented shampoo specifically designed for blondes that eliminates unwanted brassy or yellow undertones from the hair. When a stylist lightens your hair, the process brings up a raw blonde undertone, which the stylist further neutralizes with a toner. However, these undertones may reappear between color treatments, resulting in yellow or orange tones that you must fix at home. You can use purple shampoo to adjust your hair’s tone and neutralize any brassiness you see. Purple shampoos contain violet pigments that act as a color-correcting agent and counteract the yellow tones in the hair, leaving you with a cool, fresh blonde color.

Why Is Purple Shampoo Purple?

If you’re new to the world of blonde hair care, you might wonder why a product designed to counteract yellow tones is purple. The reason is simple: Purple is opposite to yellow on the color wheel. Therefore, the pigmented purple shampoo works by canceling out the yellow tones, leaving your hair looking cool and refreshed. Additionally, the purple shampoo brightens your hair’s color to a cooler tone, which is perfect for those with a slight yellow tinge in their hair.

How Often Should You Use Purple Shampoo?

While purple shampoo is excellent for maintaining cool tones in blonde hair, remember that it is not a replacement for your regular shampoo. Using purple shampoo every day can cause your hair to look darker and dull, which is not what you want. Instead, use purple shampoo once or twice a week, depending on your hair’s condition and how often you wash it.

Does Purple Shampoo Work for Natural Blondes?

If you’re a natural blonde, you might think that purple shampoo is not for you. However, natural blondes can also benefit from using purple shampoo to neutralize unwanted brassy undertones caused by hard water, sun, or heat styling tools. In addition, those who’ve tried the unicorn hair trend with purples and blues in their hair can also use purple shampoo to help keep their violet hues from fading.

How to Apply Purple Shampoo to Blonde Hair

Depending on your hair care routine, swap out your regular shampoo for a purple counterpart every few washes or once a week. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to use purple shampoo to make sure you’re getting all of its benefits:

• Apply the shampoo to wet hair – First things first. Apply a generous amount of shampoo to your wet hair, making sure you get the shampoo all the way down to the roots. You might need more shampoo than you typically use in the shower.
• Massage the shampoo at the roots into a lather – Work the shampoo into a lather until you achieve a soapy consistency with a purple color.
• Work the shampoo through the length of your hair – Once you’ve saturated your roots, massage the shampoo through the length of your hair.
• Let the shampoo sit – Keep the shampoo in your hair for two to five minutes, depending on how brassy your hair currently is and the color you want to achieve. A minute or two can make a huge difference in how your hair looks after you’ve finished, so keep a close eye on your hair. Set a timer so you don’t keep the shampoo in your hair for too long.
• Rinse – Use lukewarm water to rinse out your hair after you’ve achieved the color you want. You can follow up with a purple conditioner to add some moisture back into your hair so you look your best.

Therapy Hair Studio Has Everything You Need to Color and Maintain Your Hair

Whether you’re looking for that bleached-blonde summer look or want to explore a new style, the team at Therapy Hair Studio wants to help you look your best. Our award-winning stylists have everything you need to create your ideal hairstyle. Call us today or visit our contact page to schedule an appointment.

The 1970s were a loud decade for fashion, especially regarding women’s hairstyles. Stars like Farrah Fawcett popularized huge blowouts with long, wavy hair to frame their face. It can be difficult to pull off a blowout, but there’s no denying it works well for many women. Like all fashion trends, blowouts gradually became less popular, and now many people look back on the trend and shake their heads.

But don’t listen to the naysayers: A 1970s blowout still works in 2023. We’ve seen celebrities embrace the ’70s blowout style while adding some modern touches, and there’s no reason not to get a blowout if you want it.

The trick to pulling off a ’70s-style blowout is to see a stylist who knows what tools and products are necessary to give you the look you want. But if you’re feeling brave and want to attempt to give yourself a ’70s blowout, here’s what you do:

• Your shampoo and conditioning routine – A solid shampoo and conditioning routine is essential to achieving that perfect ’70s blowout. Make sure whatever products you use address any issues with volume or frizziness that could dampen a blowout.
• Preparing your hair – Make sure you remove any excess moisture from your hair before detangling it or using a blow dryer. If you don’t do this step, you could damage your hair during the blowout process. Excess moisture can also cause hair frizz and ruin a blowout.
• Apply a heat protectant – You don’t want to damage your hair when you’re using your blow dryer. Once you’re through with your shampoo and conditioning routine and you’ve removed the excess moisture from your hair, it’s time to apply a heat protectant. Heat protectant sprays seal hair cuticles (the outer protective layer around each hair) to prevent damage when blow drying. When applying a heat protectant spray, try to separate the strands that frame your face from the rest of your hair.
• Blow drying – Now that you’ve protected your hair from heat damage, grab a blow dryer and get to work. If possible, use a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle to better control the airflow as you’re drying. If you have any natural curls in your hair, blow dry them straight before styling to get that authentic ’70s look.
• Styling – Once your hair is about 60-70 percent dry, it’s time to grab a round hairbrush and create those bouncy, cascading curls that define a ’70s blowout. Separate your hair into good-sized strands, then start at the root of your hair and wrap a strand around your brush. Keep the concentrator nozzle on your blow dryer angled down, and don’t remove the brush from the strand until it’s dry and cool. Have the brush bend away from your face when drying the front strands and flip it back up with the rear strands. Those with fine hair should use medium to low heat when drying, while those with curls or coils might need to use high heat to make strands smooth.
• Finishing up – After the curls have set, apply a volumizing spray to the roots of your hair and comb through the strands again to complete the blowout look. You can use finishing cream or oil to smooth out the ends of your curls. Flip your hair over and give it a quick shake for some added volume if you want, then apply some hairspray to set everything in place.

Once you’ve finished the process, and after everyone’s marveled at your voluminous curls, when you’re home again, you can use rollers to keep those curls in place. You can also use an iron to redo the ends of your strands and give them that ’70s twist.

Let Therapy Hair Studio Give You the ’70s Blowout of Your Dreams

At Therapy Hair Studio, we’re all about giving you the look you want and making you look your best, no matter what’s trendy. If you want to embrace your inner Farrah Fawcett with a blowout, our experienced and dedicated stylists will give you a haircut that will turn heads wherever you go. Our team uses the latest styling techniques and carries cutting-edge products for any style or type of hair. Above all, we’ll make you comfortable in our salon and treat you with the utmost respect and courtesy.

Ready to embrace the ’70s with a blowout? Call (713) 355-4247 today or visit our contact page to schedule an appointment.

If you’re going to say “I do” to your partner at the beach this summer, you want to look your best. Your hairstyle is a crucial element of your wedding look, and not all hairdos are right for the summer heat or a day at the beach. You need a style that enhances your look, won’t cause you to overheat, and will stand up to intense breezes and humid beach weather.

The good news is you don’t have to figure out what hairstyle is best for a summer wedding because the stylists at Therapy Hair Studio have done the work for you. We’ve helped many brides and bridesmaids find their ideal wedding hairstyle, and here are six of our favorite styles for summer beach weddings:

• Flower crown accent – If the wind at the beach is strong enough, no amount of hairspray will keep your look intact while you wait to say, “I do.” Flower crowns are a smart, elegant style for a beach wedding because the crown keeps your hair in place. If you’re still worried about the wind, you can use a flower crown to camouflage additional pins in your hair. Finally, flowers add color to your overall look and fit many different hairstyles. As for which flowers to choose, you can use the same flowers from your wedding bouquets or other flowers that complement your dress or the bridesmaids’ dresses.
• Traditional ponytail – It’s hard to go wrong with a classic ponytail, and this style is well suited to beach weddings. Having your hair up can help you stay cool during the ceremony and avoid issues with your makeup running. A ponytail is also a good choice if your wedding has more of a relaxed, informal feel. On the other hand, an elegant hairpin or a hairpiece added to your ponytail is a fun way to add glamor to your look.
• Tousled waves – Why not have your hair reflect the setting of your wedding? When done correctly, putting waves in your hair perfectly complements beach scenery and can show off your highlights. This look is generally suited to more informal weddings where a bride can let the wind give her hair a more relaxed, natural look. If you’ve got medium-length or long hair, the tousled wave look is an excellent choice for a beach wedding.
• Classic chignon – The chignon bun is a timeless wedding hairstyle ideally suited for the beach. The bun in the back keeps everything in place if the wind kicks up, and you can tease your hair out in the front to frame your face. The chignon style works well with veils, flower crowns, scarves, and other accents if you want a more formal or glamorous look.
• Headbands – Looking to stand out and make a statement at the beach with short hair? Rock a headband! For one thing, headbands do a fantastic job of keeping your hair in place regardless of the weather. Additionally, a headband presents an ideal opportunity to add color or flash to your style. Pearl headbands offer a classic, refined look for a beach bride, or you can use a band with colorful beads that resemble pebbles in the sand. Either way, you have a look that’s fabulous and functional.
• Pixie cut – Short hair is easier to manage at the beach because it requires less work to hold in place. The pixie cut is an elegant, simple style for brides or bridesmaids with short hair. It frames your face and lets you wear your hair without much product, if that’s your preference. Using a hairband, flower crown, beaded chain, scarf, or another accessory with a pixie cut adds a little flair to your style while showing off your beauty.

Let Therapy Hair Studio Create Your Perfect Beach Wedding Hairstyle

The stylists at Therapy Hair Studio understand how important it is to look your best at your summer beach wedding, and we can create the perfect style for you. We have extensive experience with wedding hairstyles and will find the ideal style for your needs. With more than a dozen stylists on staff and a wide range of hair products for sale, we have everything you need for your summer beach wedding. We also carry skincare products to complete your wedding look.

Summer’s approaching quickly, and our skilled stylists are ready to help you shine on your wedding day. Call us today or visit our contact page to schedule an appointment.