Beauty Blog

A colorist's guide to what a Chicago winter actually does to hair and what to change about it. Covers why dry indoor heat does more damage than the cold, how porosity makes gloss and toner fade faster, hat friction and static, dry scalp versus dandruff, the in-salon conditioning options and their price floors, a four to six week treatment cadence, at-home product swaps, and how to adjust a color plan for the season. Ends with six FAQs.