Beauty Blog
The short version: Color correction is not a longer color appointment. It is a different service that requires a specialist who can read prior pigment, plan multiple sessions, and protect the integrity of your hair. At 3rd Coast Salon in...
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The short version: The three most common hair extension methods in Chicago are hand-tied wefts, tape-ins, and beaded wefts. Each has a different install time, maintenance window, and best-fit hair type. At 3rd Coast Salon in River North, Phillip Fowler...
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The short version: The best balayage in River North comes from a colorist who hand paints every piece, tones at the bowl, and books enough time to do both. At 3rd Coast Salon on West Erie Street, Kevin builds balayage...
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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.