Confessions round 2, here we go!

If your hair feels dry even though you are using conditioner, masks, and oils, the problem is rarely your effort or your products. This post breaks down the real reasons hair feels dry, how dehydration, scalp health, and product overload play a role, and what actually helps instead of chasing miracle fixes.

Breaking up can feel awkward, emotional, and unnecessary. This honest, no drama guide explains how to leave respectfully, set boundaries, and apply those same skills to any relationship that no longer serves you.

Healthy hair does not start with your ends. It starts at the scalp. This post explains why scalp care is foundational, how hair growth actually works, and why quick fixes usually turn into long term problems.

In 2026, we are letting go of unrealistic hair expectations and the pressure to fix everything overnight. This post breaks down the hair resolutions we are not making this year and why healthy hair is built through consistency, education, and calmer expectations, not quick fixes or perfection.

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Things I Hear (and See) as a Stylist That Should Be Illegal: real salon stories, bad behavior, and behind-the-chair confessions.

Think you know jojoba oil? Think again. In this deep dive, I spill the tea (and the science) on everyone’s favorite “oil” that’s not even an oil. Spoiler: t’s a liquid wax! Learn how jojoba actually works on your hair, scalp, and skin, and why it’s a beauty must-have.

The five things clients always say that make every stylist laugh (and twitch). Real talk, hair truths, and chaos from behind the chair.

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Think hair extensions ruin your natural hair or are only for the rich and famous? Think again. I’m breaking down the top five hair extension myths with real stylist tips, plus a bonus aftercare guide to keep your extensions healthy, long-lasting, and flawless.

Why Conditioner Deserves More Attention (and Why You Need It!) Conditioner isn’t optional, it’s science. And your hair? It’s failing chemistry class every time you skip it. Let me break down why conditioner is important and how it keeps your hair healthy, shiny, and balanced.

THANK YOU.

I’m feeling extra thankful this month. You remind me that my words reach and relate people.

“What does she say about me when I walk out?”  Well, here’s your peek behind the curtain. 

Spoiler: it’s scary for me, not for you.

The skin under your hair is important, and understanding how the scalp and hair differ can change everything about how you treat your mane. So let’s break it down.

Deep dive into postpartum fallout, hormonal dips, stress-induced shedding, and the scalp conditions that actually need medical attention.

Not every salon experience is a good experience.  Sometimes most hair drama can be fixed if you handle it right without burning bridges or ending up with breakage.

Why every loyal client still needs a hairstylist side piece, and why I’m totally okay with it.

Three ride or die products. I literally use them on every client in my chair.

It’s about science and lifestyle. Hair color molecules live inside the cuticle, and every little thing you do to your hair either keeps those molecules locked in… or kicks them right out.

A few gems we stylists hear all the time… and what we’re really thinking: