9 guides
Salon & beauty how-tos
- What to Expect at a Hair Salon: A First-Timer's Guide From consultation to tipping, here is exactly what happens at a professional hair salon on your first visit -- whether you are booking a cut, color, or a treatment.
- How Much to Tip a Nail Tech: Salon Etiquette Guide The standard tip at a nail salon is 15 to 20 percent of your service total. This guide covers what to tip for manicures, pedicures, nail art, and complex services.
- How Often to Get a Haircut or Color Touch-Up Most people should trim hair every six to eight weeks and touch up root color every four to six weeks. Schedule depends on your service and growth rate.
- How Long Does Balayage Take? Plan Your Appointment A full balayage typically takes three to four hours on medium to long hair. Partial balayage on short hair runs 90 minutes to two hours. Plan your day here.
- How to Prepare for a Hair Color Appointment Get the most from your salon visit: gather reference photos, disclose your color history, arrive with the right hair condition, and budget enough time.
- How to Maintain Hair Color Between Salon Visits Keep hair color vibrant longer with sulfate-free shampoo, UV protection, cool-water washing, toning, and the right deep-conditioning routine. Practical tips inside.
- How to Choose a Hairstylist: Credentials to Check Learn how to choose a hairstylist with confidence. Covers state licensing, specialization, portfolio review, consultations, and level-based pricing.
- How to Choose a Hair Salon: What to Look For Learn how to choose a hair salon you can trust -- from checking licenses and portfolios to matching specialists to your needs and spotting red flags.
- How Much to Tip a Hairdresser Not sure how much to tip your hairdresser? This guide covers standard US gratuity ranges, color visits, tipping assistants, salon owners, and holiday tipping.