Ready or not it is that time of year again: Back to School! It's hard to believe that our summer is already coming to a quick end. But with back to school approaching that also means, as parents, we start worrying about the ever dreaded head lice! Although there isn't an actual head lice "season", back to school brings all of our kiddos back together in close quarters which makes for the perfect environment for these creepy little critters! Here is a list of a few common misconceptions about…

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Becoming a hairstylist was always in the back of my mind. From a young age I was styling my barbies or applying makeup to my dolls. By the time I was 13, I had given my best friend bangs and did her hair and makeup for a school dance. After I graduated high school, got married, and had been fired from the second job I had ever had it was time to figure this whole adulting thing out. I had no idea what I was going to do. I felt lost. It was my sister who nudged me to follow my dreams and I am…

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Let's face it, we put our hair through the ringer on a daily basis. Weather it's with hit styling tools, brushing to roughly or chemical service after chemical service, our hair goes through a lot! Wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a simple 3 step system that can reduce the damage up to 80%*? Look no farther, Strong Sexy Hair is here to save the day!! Made with Aloe Vera and Mango Butter Strong Sexy Hair is able to restore and prevent further breakage while bringing flexibility back into…

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If you have ever watched T.V. you've seen the commercials of beautiful women tossing their hair around and claiming that you can get their hair for just a few dollars at your local grocery store. One in particular claims that professionals prefer their products and even goes as far as saying that they have professional quality products without the professional quality price. Before you go pick up that three dollar shampoo, word dig a little deeper into what you're really getting.

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Dry Scalp is a common disorder affecting almost half of the population of post- pubertal age and of any sex and ethnicity. It’s not something that’s talked about and everyone tries their best to hide it. As common as it is, you would think there would be more treatments out there than the one or two shampoos that claim that their product will clear your scalp. As someone who has been down this path I can personally say that nothing you see on TV works. Why are they so successful?…

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Everyone knows there are TONS of extension brands out there, so why did I choose Babe you ask? A quick Google search landed me no where so I reached out to my always helpful Sexy Hair family for some advice. After speaking with Laura Hickenboth, Sexy Hair Master Artist, and stylist who has been working with extensions for over 12 YEARS, I feel I made the best decision for my clients.

Babe hair extensions are 100% Human Remy hair. What's Remy you ask? Remy hair means the natural cuticle of the…

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Texturized cuts 411:

This is when a stylist uses a razor or sheers to cut hair and cust at an angle. When I think of texturized cuts, my mind goes two different places. You can have short texturized cuts or long texturized cuts.

Texturized hair cuts are popular because the structure of the cut adds volume to the hair naturally. To add a bit of volume to straight, flat hair, ask your stylist for long layers and to add a bit of texture to the ends. If you don't want your hair to look like you…

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Is your curly, frizzy and unruly hair getting the best of your morning routine?? Well the stylists here at Rouge are here to save the day!! We offer Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment(NKST) to help tame that mane. NKST isn't like your typical straighteners or relaxers that may break the bonds in the hair causing the hair to reform into a more permanently straight strand, instead NKST delivers a more versatile smoother that will still give you the ability to style your hair…

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How to achieve this look:

1. Soy Tri-Wheat leave in conditioner: spray throughout wet hair to help with conditioning and detangling.
2. 450 Blow Out: Spray throughout wet hair for a weightless heat protectant, smooth, shiny and frizz free hair.
3. Get Layered: Spray throughout styled hair for desired hold level 4 to 6 (4 being a lighter hold and 6 being a medium hold). This flash drying thickening hairspray will leave your hair secured while still having movement as well.
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Cut, Color and Style by Shae!! How was still style accomplished you ask?

1. Vibrant Sexy Hair CC Hair Perfector to help lock the color in.
2. Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Creme Oil blow dry creme to help speed up blow dry time and nourish the hair.
3. Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Touchable hair spray for a light hold hair spray and added shine.
4.Style Sexy Hair 450 Protect to protect the hair from heat during blow drying and styling!
For any questions you may have feel free to give our stylists a call…Click here to read more.

Does the cold winter weather have your hair feeling dry and brittle? These 3 simple tips will help you combat the winter dryness.

1. Regular Trims- Keeping your hair trimmed regularly will reduce the look of dry and frizzy ends by snipping away the split ends off your hair.

2. Shampoo Less- Yes, shampoo your hair less! Excessive shampooing during the winter months can strip your hair of the natural oils and moisture it needs. Now we aren't talking going a week without shampooing, just skip one…

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Do you use heat to style your hair? Then this is a MUST read for you!

Two of the most damaging things that we can do to our hair are chemical services and using heat. While using heat for styling isn't something that is easily avoidable there is a simple answer to help fight back against the damage and color loss of heat, Heat Protectants! Crazy huh?!?! Now using a heat protectant isn't the be-all-end-all to hair care, but they will improve the health of your hair. Heat protectants help to…

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Written by. Shae Murphy

Have you ever asked yourself the question "Do I really need to use hair products?" If you have you definitely are not alone. The answer to that question is YES!!! Absolutely, without a doubt, yes your hair needs products in it. The benefits to hair products are endless, I could write such a long blog about the benefits of hair products but I will save you all some time and just hit the main points. We all use sunscreen and wear clothes for protection from the elements…

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Written by: Shae Murphy

Everyone travels, there's just no way around it! So here is a list of my 5 travel must haves that go on each trip with me and a quick how-to on them. I will them in the order of which I use them.

1. Full Bloom: spray on damp hair at the root for fuller, thicker hair. This thickening spray has a Shine of 8 and Hold of 4. Full Bloom will help your blow dry last up to 72 hours and has a 24 hour fragrance revival. This will give you just enough extra boost for your day.

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HAIR FYI

By Teresa Branch

Just as your clothing can reflect who you are, so can your hair. You will want your haircut to work with your own texture and wave pattern (natural or artificial), and be easy to maintain.

Average hair growth is one-half inch per month. With this in mind, you need to trim your hair every four to six weeks. Regular haircuts keep the lines and shape of the cut looking fresh and defined.

Now, about damaged and split ends. Hair is an appendage of the skin. After it…Click here to read more.