Someone just had to #AskKarlinesSalon about a straightening brush. For the record, our recommendation is to avoid heated styling tools altogether. Instead, visit the salon every two weeks and use a satin hair protector at night to preserve your Read more
The 2019 BET Awards celebration was one for the record books, and when it comes to hair, we must say, "they came to slay." Here are a few hair notes and observations.
Lizzo
Lizzo's natural hair is the "Glow-up!" If you Read more
The "mane (main) attraction" that has everyone talking right now is the much-anticipated Netflix flick, "On Her Own Ground," based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker. Octavia Spencer, the Academy Award-winning actor, will star as the trailblazing Madam Read more
This hair story is about Hair Love, an animated short film and picture book by Matthew A. Cherry with illustrations by Vashti Harrison. Hair Love is a celebration of dads, daughters, love, and natural hair. Cherry, a former NFL Read more
Let's have a hair chat about two treatments that are changing the game for hair repair and protection.
Olaplex is a professional treatment designed to strengthen hair damaged by excessive bleach, perms, relaxers, and/or heat styling. It restores compromised hair Read more
Let's have a hairversation about humidity and what to do on those days when our curls droop, shrink, or frizz. The following excerpts, originally published by Reader's Digest, may provide a few solutions.
As you can guess, the water in Read more
In between salon visits, if you wash your hair at home, you may want to ditch the t-shirt and consider stocking up on a few microfiber towels to dry your hair. Two divas describe why they made the switch Read more
Let's have a hairversation about balayage and one of our favorite shades, honey balayage. It's sweet, warm, glowing, and gorgeous. Don't confuse balayage, a seamless blend, with ombre, a clear fade line between colors.
Elle Magazine describes balayage as the Read more
Class is now in session, and it is time to go back to basics. Whatever your hair type and texture, Karline's Salon gives an A+ to the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Collection, shampoos, conditioners, and nourishing oils for healthy Read more
There is no better way to celebrate Women's History Month 2019 than to shine the spotlight on some of our fantastic clients. The women on this year's list is by no means complete and we look forward to featuring Read more
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend
Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: trends, techniques, treatments, tools, environment, and more. As I reflect and recharge, I must confess that I am one hand in and one hand out of Beyonce’s latest release, Lemonade – all because of the lyric, “Better call Becky with the good hair.” I’m not stirring controversy. In fact, I consider myself to be a member of the Beyhive and love Beyonce’s artistry, fierceness, and fabulousness. Further, I am in total awe of how she surrounds herself with courageous and amazing women and girls, including Sabrina Fulton and Leslie McSpadden (mothers of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, respectively), Serena Williams, Quvenzhané Wallis, Zendaya, Winnie Harlow, Amandla Stenberg, and more. That said, we must stop, I repeat STOP, perpetuating hair stereotypes. It’s divisive and harmful. Good hair is healthy hair, no matter the type or texture. Now, let’s change up the lyrics and sing “Better call Karline’s for the healthy hair!“
Here are a couple of perspectives on the notion of good hair.
I encourage you to start a conversation, particularly with our children. Empower them to be bold and confident. Teach them self-esteem and to embrace their unique beauty, inside and out. And when it comes to our hair, we all need to free our minds, so that the rest will follow. Sorry Bey, but this is the tune I’m humming today.
Join our chorus, make an appointment to visit Karline’s Salon, your West Palm Beach sanctuary for healthy and happy hair.
Have a great week!!
Karline
PS: For more “tea” on Lemonade, I highly recommend the article, Beyoncé’s Lemonade and the Undeniable Power of a Black Woman’s Vulnerability, featured on vulture.com.
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Hot and Humid – Apply non-alcohol-based holding spray
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Hat Days – Protect your hair with a satin cap liner
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Mane-ly on Monday: Healthy Hair is Good Hair, Period!
Mane: a reference to hair
Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend
Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, a time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: trends, techniques, treatments, tools, environment, and more. As I reflect and recharge, I must confess that I am one hand in and one hand out of Beyonce’s latest release, Lemonade – all because of the lyric, “Better call Becky with the good hair.” I’m not stirring controversy. In fact, I consider myself to be a member of the Beyhive and love Beyonce’s artistry, fierceness, and fabulousness. Further, I am in total awe of how she surrounds herself with courageous and amazing women and girls, including Sabrina Fulton and Leslie McSpadden (mothers of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, respectively), Serena Williams, Quvenzhané Wallis, Zendaya, Winnie Harlow, Amandla Stenberg, and more. That said, we must stop, I repeat STOP, perpetuating hair stereotypes. It’s divisive and harmful. Good hair is healthy hair, no matter the type or texture. Now, let’s change up the lyrics and sing “Better call Karline’s for the healthy hair!“
Here are a couple of perspectives on the notion of good hair.
I encourage you to start a conversation, particularly with our children. Empower them to be bold and confident. Teach them self-esteem and to embrace their unique beauty, inside and out. And when it comes to our hair, we all need to free our minds, so that the rest will follow. Sorry Bey, but this is the tune I’m humming today.
Join our chorus, make an appointment to visit Karline’s Salon, your West Palm Beach sanctuary for healthy and happy hair.
Have a great week!!
Karline
PS: For more “tea” on Lemonade, I highly recommend the article, Beyoncé’s Lemonade and the Undeniable Power of a Black Woman’s Vulnerability, featured on vulture.com.