LM Salon Blog

How to Prepare for Your Eyebrow Waxing Appointment

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:51 GMT

Eyebrow waxing can shape up your brows and provide a cleaner look, enhancing your overall facial appearance. However, preparing for an eyebrow waxing appointment isn’t just about showing up on the day of the appointment. With a bit of prep work, you can ensure a smoother, less painful experience and achieve the desired outcome. Here are some vital tips to help you prepare for your next eyebrow waxing session at your local beauty salon.

Let Your Brows Grow Out

Firstly, start by letting your brows grow out. According to Allure, you should stop tweezing your brows for at least four weeks prior to a wax. This allows your hair to grow to the desired length, which is roughly a quarter of an inch. This length is optimal for the wax to grip, ensuring your brows are shaped with precision. Also, avoid trimming your brows, as it could potentially affect the desired shape.

Prep Your Skin

Secondly, ensure your skin is in a healthy condition. Healthy, hydrated skin aids in the waxing process, reducing potential irritation. To maintain skin health, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and moisturizing your skin regularly. However, avoid applying any serums or heavy creams around the eyebrow region on the day of the appointment, as these can create barriers and hinder the waxing process.

Communicate About Your Needs

Finally, communicate with your esthetician about the look you desire. Bring reference images if necessary, but also be open to their expert advice, as they will know what shape best compliments your face. Clearly communicating will help ensure that you leave the appointment fully satisfied with your new brows. Additionally, inform your esthetician of any allergies or sensitivities so they can tailor their products accordingly.

Preparing for an eyebrow waxing appointment at the local beauty salon involves more than just booking a session. By allowing your brows to grow, maintaining hydrated and healthy skin, and communicating effectively with your esthetician, you can set the foundation for a successful waxing experience. These steps will help ensure you achieve beautifully shaped brows while minimizing any discomfort. Embrace these tips to enjoy a fabulous eyebrow transformation. When you're ready to get your eyebrows waxed, call LM Salon. We'll give you the most beautiful brows you've ever had!

3 Essential Steps for Successful Hair Coloring Services

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:25:32 GMT

If you've started noticing more roots than usual peeking through your hair color, it may be time for a touch-up at your local hair salon. While box dyes from the drugstore can get the job done in a pinch, visiting a professional colorist offers some major advantages when it comes to dying your hair. Here are three key things that should happen when you next need a hair coloring appointment.

1. An Initial Consultation

The first step in any salon hair coloring service should be a thorough consultation with your colorist. This is the time to discuss what you hope to achieve from your new hue, as well as any hair history the colorist should know about. Be honest about any previous dye jobs, even if they were done at home. This will help the colorist understand your hair's current state. According to Healthline, it's usually safe to re-dye your hair every six to eight weeks. A consultation is also a great time to show your colorist any reference photos and make sure you're on the same page about the end goal.

2. Thorough Hair Prep

When the time comes, the hair stylist will prep your hair for the new pigment. This may involve filling your hair, removing artificial color, cleansing with a clarifying shampoo, or doing a strand test. The exact prep will depend on your current hair state and your desired result. At-home dyes can leave hair compromised, so this step helps ensure even saturation and true color results. A reputable local hair salon will properly prep hair before each dye service.

3. Regular Maintenance

Once you walk out of the salon with fresh, glossy locks, don't expect your new hair color to last forever. Hair dye inevitably fades over time. However, you can extend the life of your salon hair color with proper at-home maintenance. And once those roots start creeping in, book your next appointment at your trusted local hair salon.

Dying your hair is an easy way to change up your look, but it pays to have it done professionally. Doing your research, choosing the right color, properly prepping your hair, and keeping up the maintenance at home will help your new salon hair color last as long as possible. Whether you want an entirely new look or you need to touch up your roots, our local hair salon can help. Call LM Salon today to book an appointment.

Which Products Are Better at the Salon Than at Home?

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:49:04 GMT

You might love your salon hairstyle after a haircut, but by the time you get to day two and especially day three, you're going to notice that the hairstyle that was slee k and stylish at the salon is now at best frizzy, fly-away, and difficult to manage instead of fabulous. There are several reasons for this: Your beauty salon stylist has the experience you lack in managing all types of hair. According to YouGovAmerica, more than a third of Americans, 38%, always see the same person for a haircut, and if you're one of them, your stylist probably has a lot of experience with your hai r. Let’s take a look at what they use that makes your hair look great every time you go to the salon.

Shampoo

When your salon styles your hair, they most likely use clarifying shampoo, a product that strips out all the leftover product and product build-up in your hair, which results in a neutral base for the stylist to work from. This type of shampoo can be a great asset to your hair and can give you that look you’ve been hoping for.

Conditioner

You're probably not surprised at this point to note that shampooed hair without conditioner tends to be dry, brittle, flyaway, and flaky. Your hair needs conditioner to restore the oils that shampooing took away. Your hair will be thanking you for making sure that you go to the salon and see a stylist who uses conditioner as well as a shampoo for your salon looks.

Styling Products

You will never get beauty salon-quality hair if beauty salon products aren’t used. Your hairstyle at the salon wasn't just the product of your hair and clever brushing, but there was also spray conditioner, mousse, hairspray, and other products that went into it. No amount of brushing will bring back the salon-quality gloss of a good hairspray. Your stylist never attacks your hair with a towel or a brush. Those rough techniques will simply take away your sleek style and damage the hair. They’ll always use the towel to lightly blot the water out of your hair before putting it up in a turban, then brush your hair gently, with short strokes to minimize damage. By using these techniques and products, your hair stylist can give you a beautiful look.

With the right tools, technique, time, and patience, you can get the perfect salon looks from a local busin ess. It's perfectly possible to preserve your salon look. At LM Salon, we use top-of-the-line products in our own salon so you can have beautiful hair when you leave. Book an appointment with us today!

What Goes Into How Often You Should Get a Haircut?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:12:15 GMT

In order to have good hygiene, you'll need to keep your hair in good condition. It's difficult to look your best when your hair is a mess. Unwashed hair could lead to health complications and unkempt hair could potentially get caught or become difficult to manage. Whether you go to a hair salon or a barbershop, there are a couple of great ways to determine when and how often you should get a haircut.

Condition

Ignoring getting a haircut could prove troublesome for your looks and comfort. Whether you wear your hair short or long, some common signs can tell you when it's time to get it cut. These generally have to do with your own comfort with the current condition and health of your hair. These signs may include the following.

Split ends, especially ones that travel up the shaft of your hair
Tangles and snags that make brushing, combing, or styling difficult
Breaks, frays, or clumps of hair that fall out
A sticky or greasy texture

If your hair is becoming less manageable, you may have delayed getting it cut or trimmed for too long. Washing it can provide some relief for tangles, clumps, and uncomfortable textures but it can't repair split ends. Fortunately, visiting the hair salon or barbershop for a cut or trim more frequently can help you keep your hair in better, healthier condition. This is a great opportunity to ask your hairdresser for products and tips to take more control over your hair.

Length

Many people who let their hair grow out between cuts or keep it long to begin with can generally get by with only a couple of haircuts per year. Once every three or four months is popular. However, many people delay their haircuts for much longer. According to Statista, 59 million Americans had four or more haircuts in 2020. Given the population of the United States, the vast majority don't get their hair cut or styled every three months.

Even something as simple as a minor trim can help to keep your hair looking healthy, stylish, and presentable. Of course, that requires you to visit your local hair salon or barbershop. Only a trained stylist or barber can deliver professional results so that you look as stylish as possible.

For the most part, the shorter you wear your hair, the more frequently you'll need to cut it. For more information about hairstyles, maintaining healthy hair, or how to schedule your next haircut, contact LM Salon today. We look forward to helping you take control of your hair!

Hair & scalp analysis

7009098640 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:16:25 GMT

Hair& Scalp analysis

We are now offering a complimentary hair & scalp analysis with any purchase of a deep conditioning treatment! We can use this revolutionary innovation to prescribe the best hair mask for you. We are using a state-of-the-art Kerascope Diagnostic Tool to analyze if the hair is Healthy Fiber, Normal to Slightly Dry, Moderately to Excessively dry, Manageability & Frizz, Color Preservation, Slightly Damaged, & Severely Damaged. With a microscopic camera linked to the app, you and your stylist will be able to analyze your hair at an extremely fine level (Up to 600x magnification!). So now, prescribing the best hair-care regimen has never been easier!!!

Knowing is better than guessing, ask for your hair diagnosis.

Box Color vs. Salon Color

7009098640 — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:49:38 GMT

Box color vs. salon color

Box color = unpredictable results

- Box color users did not attend cosmetology school & lack knowledge of the "laws of color." Differentiating color levels, reading color wheels & selecting the right developer.

One size does NOT fit all.

-Box color is formulated so everyone & anyone can use it, but not everyone's hair type, condition, or color are remotely the same.

- Maximum amounts of pigment and ammonia

-Hair color formula meant to cover gray is wildly different than someone who wants to "go blonde," both shouldn't be using the same product.

Dimension? Forget it.

- Box color contain just one formula & applying it to your whole head will give you one boring, flat color.

- Hair stylists use multiple blends of colors & formulas with strategy placements to achieve your look. Different formulas call for different developer strengths and processing times.

Ombre in a box? Pastel hair color in a box? DON'T DO IT!

- Lightening at home is the most damaging, risky thing to do to your hair. Bleach for days, and damage for years!

- These color trends must be done by a licensed professional. Your stylist will lighten your hair in the least damaging way & also give you tools to make it last.

That $10 box color won't feel affordable after a $300 color correction service!

- Think outside the "box" color & head to your nearest salon! Your wallet & hair will thank you later!

Reasons for cost difference

- Both products contain different raw materials

- Box color might not have the multi-tonal colors required by your hair

- Pro's dye your hair in a way that looks layered, dramatic & shinier than before & you can't expect that with a box dye color.

- Box color dulls off your hairs natural shine & tone.

3 Ways You Can Get The Most Out Of Your Visit To A Local Salon

websites@hibu.com (Hibu Websites) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:22:29 GMT

Self-care days can be points in our week that we look forward to the most, and well in advance. Setting aside time for yourself is becoming an increasingly more important priority, and getting the most out of your trip to local salons can do just that. Here are three services to take advantage of.

Haircut

Some people say uncut hair stores old emotions, but whether that is true or not, it's hard to deny that going months without a haircut can leave your head looking unkempt, frizzy, or neglected. Hair salons can serve as excellent ways to let go of old looks and welcome a fresh experience when looking in the mirror. The best hair salons will even offer additional services to treat you to the max.

Hair Coloring

Much in the style of literally growing out of a previous haircut, we also outgrow our hi-lites, revealing the true color of our roots. Some people color their hair more than others and constantly wish to hide their roots, such as the 13.8 million Americans who paid for professional hair coloring more than four times within six months in 2020 (per Statista), while others go for it more sparingly. Hair coloration can be a revitalizing method of self-care that reinvents your overall style.

Spa Treatments

For the best results, search for the local salons in your area that also offer services such as manicures and pedicures, facials, and hair texturizations. Having a full-body treatment can be incredibly soothing, and even more leisurely when spent with a friend. Home self-care routines are growing increasingly popular, but passive treatments will never go out of style. They open up your pores, clean your skin, and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Be sure to ask your local salons about package deals if you do want multiple treatments on the same day. Busy schedules, relationships, and large workloads can overwhelm even the best of us, and today's culture is one that now encourages us to take time for ourselves. If you're in Stamford, Connecticut, grab a friend and plan a full makeover!