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Many people experience skin concerns that they find can’t be successfully treated with at-home products alone. These skin concerns can range between fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, large pores, stretch marks, and more. To improve upon these concerns and achieve beautiful, youthful skin, sometimes additional treatments are necessary.

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If you’ve never been to the spa before, you may be wondering, what exactly are the benefits? There are many different kinds of treatments you can receive at the spa, and it can be difficult to sift through all of these treatments and understand what benefits they provide. When most of us think of the spa, we think of luxury and pampering. However, there are a wide variety of spa services that provide benefits that go above and beyond mere...

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Summer is officially over. And, we have to admit, we went through a bit of a mourning period now that fall has arrived. But, then we started thinking about sweaters, and boots and new hair colors, and we started to remember that we love fall! If you haven’t yet gotten excited about the changing seasons, maybe a new hair color will help! Here are some of the hottest trends for this year. If you see something that grabs you, come in and see us....

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Are you fed up with summer hair? Have you resorted to just living with the dreaded ponytail, or donning a big-brimmed hat, or something worse? You’re not alone. Sun, salt, and chlorine are all enemies of our hair, and we must defend ourselves. Here are our tips for keeping your hair happy all summer long.

Don’t Fry Your Hair

We’re not kidding. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can literally fry your hair shaft, cooking...

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Are you new to spray tanning and unsure where to start? Are you afraid of looking orange or some other unnatural shade after your spray tan? Do you have very fair or pinkish skin and just don’t think spray tanning is right for you?

Keep reading. This educational article provides information about the Aviva Labs airbrush system, what makes it different from other systems, and why, here at Tamra Hollowell, we think it is the best option...

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Now’s the time to start thinking about your look for summer. There are some hot new hair trends that we think are fabulous. Come in for a consultation with a Tamra Hallowell Salon colorist and we’ll help you get the look you want!

Rainbow Highlights

With a soft rose, grey or blond base, blending in subtle, or not so subtle, rainbow highlights create a fun, whimsical look perfect for summer.

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DON’T LEAVE YOUR HAIR APPOINTMENT RESULTS UP TO FATE.

When you’re meeting with a hair stylist, especially one you’ve never worked with before, there’s some great ways to ensure that you have a great appointment. In our last blog, we shared some ways to interact with your stylist, including bringing photos and dressing for the style you want. Today, we have a few more tips for you!

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WE’VE ALL COME OUT OF THE HAIR SALON WITH RESULTS WE CAN’T STAND.

At our salon, we make every effort to understand exactly what our clients want and deliver it with excellence. It’s always a team effort between the client and the hairdresser, which means you have a lot of power! As the client, there are some things you can do to ensure your stylist understands what you need.

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Being in the salon and spa industry, we know that hair care, skin care, hair styles, and especially colors, are forever changing. There seems to be a new trend every month at this point. However, if we had to point out the major one of 2016, we believe it to be pastel hair color.

You’ve seen it on all the celebrities, you’ve seen it walking down the street, and you know you are envious of it. Pastel hair color is all the rage, and you...

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