Hair Journal
Notes from the chair.
Straight answers to the questions our guests ask most.
Latest guides
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Holiday hair: when to book what.
When to book color, cuts, glosses and blowouts before Thanksgiving and the holidays, so your hair looks its best in photos. From LuLu Salon in Waxhaw, NC.
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Winter hair care: scalp, static and shine.
Simple winter hair care tips for dry scalp, static and color that fades, plus the Aveda treatments we recommend at LuLu Salon in Waxhaw, NC.
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Salon gift card ideas, by budget.
Gift card ideas from LuLu Salon, Waxhaw's first and only Aveda salon: treatments, cuts, glosses and blowouts by budget, plus how to buy one.
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Balayage vs. highlights: which is right for you?
Balayage or foil highlights? A Waxhaw colorist explains the difference in look, upkeep, cost, and which one suits your hair, plus what each costs at LuLu Salon.
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Balayage aftercare: keep it fresh longer.
How to care for new balayage: when to wash, which products to use, heat and sun protection, and when to book a tone & gloss. Tips from LuLu Salon in Waxhaw, NC.
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Your first color appointment: what to expect.
New to LuLu Salon? What happens at your first color consultation and appointment, what to bring, how pricing works, and how to choose a stylist level.
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What is an Aveda salon, and why does it matter?
What makes an Aveda salon different? Plant-based professional color, the Aveda ritual, and product know-how. Here's what to expect at Waxhaw's only Aveda salon.
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How long does keratin last, and how do you make it last longer?
Keratin Express Blowout vs. Keratin Complex: what affects how long smoothing lasts, plus aftercare tips from LuLu Salon, the Aveda salon in Waxhaw, NC.
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Covering grey: color or highlights?
Should you cover grey with all-over color or soften it with highlights? A guide from LuLu Salon in Waxhaw, NC, with starting prices for each option.
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Color and brightness
Deciding between techniques? Start with balayage vs. highlights, then read balayage aftercare to keep new color fresh. If grey coverage is your goal, our guide to covering grey compares all-over color and highlights.
Smoothing and hair health
Fighting humidity? How long keratin lasts explains the difference between the Keratin Express Blowout and Keratin Complex, with aftercare that stretches your results.
Seasonal guides
Planning ahead? See when to book holiday hair appointments, our winter hair and scalp care tips, and salon gift card ideas by budget.
New to LuLu
Read what to expect at your first color appointment and what makes an Aveda salon different. Ready to go? Book online or request a free consultation.
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