Hair Slang

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Hairstylist Language Hairstylists have their own secret language that they use when making reference to hair color, services, products and pretty much all things hair related. We often forget that our clients are not privy to our secret code, and we will inadvertently use these terms when speaking to our […]
Is My Hair Overprocessed

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips We have all seen the pretty lady on the television commercial with a crazy rats nest of hair. She then shampoos and conditions with the latest over the counter product and suddenly has a head full of smooth, lustrous locks, causing consumers to believe that treating their damaged, over processed hair […]
Consequences Of Going From Dark To Light Hair Color

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips As stylists, we see a similar shift in client color services each year. As the weather warms up, our clients tend to want to lighten up their hair color, and then as the weather cools they tend to shift back to darker richer shades. While we as stylists see this as […]
Do’s And Don’ts For Heat Styling Hair

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips It is commonly said among stylists and their clients that we always want what we don’t have when it comes to our hair. In the past, this was a much more common challenge to face than it is today. With the improvement in color technology and placement, less damaging permanent waving […]
Dry Haircutting

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips When we think about going to our stylist to have our hair cut, we usually expect to be shampooed first, and then have our hair cut while it is still wet. While this is the overall traditional approach taken by most stylists, the art of dry cutting hair is something to […]
What Different Hair Brushes Are For And How To Use Them

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Before I became a stylist I found the task of buying a hairbrush rather daunting. There were too many choices, big, small, round, flat, more teeth, fewer teeth, plastic bristles, soft bristles, the choices seemed endless. So inevitably, I would just grab one that met my price range and hope for the […]
Get More Volume In Your Hair

For years women, and even men, have fought the battle of getting a fuller more voluminous look for their hair. “How does my stylist get my hair to look beautiful, but when I try at home I can’t even come close?” Is an extremely common question. Well, we are here to bring you the tips, […]
Toning Blonde Hair

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips What Is A Toner? Let’s start by explaining what a toner does. A toner can be many things, especially these days with all the “fun” hair color being such a trend. A toner is used after hair has been lightened. When hair color is lightened it will go through some […]
Best Hair Extensions For You

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Choosing The Best Hair Extensions For YOU Salon professionals have to take into consideration all of the wants and needs of their clients; therefore, it is important to have an open line of communication between the stylist and client in order to achieve the best results. A thorough consultation will provide […]
Shellac Manicure Do’s And Dont’s

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Shellac Manicures How is shellac applied and how long does it last? When it comes to shellac, your nails are painted with a base coat, at least two coats of color, and a top coat. In between each layer of color and following the top coat, you insert your hand […]