Beauty Blog
Going blonde safely is usually a series of appointments, not one. A working look at lift limits, why bond builders help but do not license aggressive lifting, toner upkeep, and real starting prices at 3rd Coast Salon in Chicago.
Trim timing depends on your goal more than your hair type. Phillip Fowler breaks down intervals for growing length versus holding a shape, what split ends really need, and why a cut collapses as it grows.
A money piece is a small placement of lightener on the two sections framing your face. It starts at $159, grows out softly, and is the lowest commitment way to test blonde before committing to full highlights.
A Chicago colorist compares the Brazilian Blowout and keratin treatment on how each one works, when you can wash, how much curl you keep, and what each costs. Wash timing is usually the deciding factor.
Hand-tied wefts and tape-ins both work well, but only on the right head of hair. Here is how density, maintenance, and budget decide which method belongs in your install, and why we consult before we book.