Update Your Winter Look: The Best Hair Colors for Midwest Winters (2025-2026)

Midwest winters are brutal—gray skies, pale indoor lighting, freezing wind that sucks the life out of everything. The trick? Go for warm, rich shades that add glow to your face when the sun hides for months. Celebrity colorists agree: 2025-2026 winter is all about cozy, expensive-looking warmth over icy tones. These trending colors combat the […]

The Benefits of Pre-Booking Future Hair Appointments

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Why You Should Pre-Book Your Hair Appointments Everyone is so busy these days, the time just flies by. We make appointments all the time in our lives: Doctor, Dentist, Teacher Conferences, Business Meetings, Financial Advisors, etc. One […]

Why Balayage is a Great Investment for Your Hair

What is a Balayage? Balayage is a color application technique that is usually hand painted without using foils. The Balayage result is better blended color at the roots AND heavier on the ends. This technique is meant to be more blended so the outgrowth is softer, more natural looking and lower maintenance for the client. […]

Choosing Hair Color When You’re Over 40

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Want to look younger? We all eventually get to that stage in life where we want to look younger. It’s a struggle. We change our haircut to hide wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots from sun damage, etc. Choosing hair color when we’re over 40 makes a big difference in how we […]

Want A Change With Your Hair?

Are you bored with your hair?  Do you want something different or a new up-dated look?  Over time clients seem to fall into the same routine and have the same style and haircut.  Finally you ask for a change.  Both of you are excited……then comes a long list of rules:  – I want to keep […]

Newest Highlight Trend For Hair

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Just in…the newest highlight trend for hair is streaky “ribbon” like highlights.  This means highlights are not fine and blended, but noticeably separate pieces that are placed farther apart.  These pieces don’t go all the way to the scalp, they start at varying points in the mid-shaft of the hair and are […]

Effects Of Foil Highlighting Placement

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips I often find myself answering endless questions about foil placement and what effect it will have on the end result of a highlight service.  I don’t find this line of questioning out of the ordinary, seeing as foil work is currently among the most common of salon services. However, the answer can […]

Realistic Hair Color Expectations

   SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Realistic hair color Having realistic hair color expectations can be difficult at times.  Luckily, these days we have many options to help make hair more cooperative, and easy access to great communication tools for a more realistic consultation with professional hair designers. As always, communication beforehand is vital.  Even with […]

The Art Of Foiling Hair

SoZo HAIR Salon Tips Foiling Hair is a Passion! When the art of foiling hair is a passion for a hair designer, it shows.  There are many techniques and creative ways to foil.  Depending on the look desired, a great foil can add a natural blended look of subtle variation or a trendy look of obvious contrast. […]