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Google Trends just released the MOST Googled beauty questions in 2016. Apparently, people still don’t know what balayage is! As hairstylists, it’s our job to educate our clients on all thing’s beauty, but I get it, sometimes it can be intimidating to ask questions! I promise we don’t bite! In case you’re still too nervous to speak up, I’ve got ya covered.
1. How to Do a Fish Tail Braid?
This is one even hairstylists struggle with sometimes. I’m the first to say that braiding is not my strong suit. Although it’d be much easier to probably YouTube this, the step by step is fairly easy. Fish tails are most simply done when you start off with the hair in a low pony tail. Split the pony tail into two sides, grab a tiny piece of hair from the back of one side and wrap the same piece around the front of the other side. Continue by alternating sides until you get to the bottom and tie it off! At this point, you’re finished and have the option of removing the first pony tail or not! Fairly easy, so try it out!
2. How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster?
I’ve mentioned this in a couple of blogs now, but it’s always good to give a refresher! Although there’s no scientifically proven way to make your hair grow faster, there are quite a few tricks, we’ve tried ourselves! To list a few of my favorites – castor oil, Biotin supplements, and of course, getting haircuts!
-Women all over the world are swearing by castor oil, which I go into much more detail about in a previous blog. Simply apply castor oil to your scalp, rub it in, and let it work its magic – do this as often as desired!
-The recommended daily dose of biotin is 2,500 mcg. This is the most popular trick for not only growing your hair, but keeping your hair healthy, as well as your skin and nails.
-Haircut, haircut, haircut! You had to know I’d mention this one! The best way to grow your hair is to keep trimming your hair! It’s so important to keep removing your dead/split ends and making sure your hair is healthy from roots to ends!
3. What Is Balayage?
This is a question we hear almost every day inside the salon! If you have any form of social media, you’ve read the word “balayage” at least a million times. First of all, how do you even say it? It’s properly pronounced (bah-lay-aj). Now, what the heck is it?? Balayage is actually a French word that means “hair painting” and that’s exactly what it is! Instead of traditional highlighting with foils, balayage is applied free hand. That means there’s no foils involved. Colourists may often use plastic wrap in order to separate highlights and/or keep the lightening product moist (once it dries out, it stops processing). Is balayage any different? Though there are pros and cons to every highlighting technique, balayage is extremely popular due to the fact that the grow out process is much more subtle. That means there will not be a harsh line of contrast between your natural hair and your highlights. Next time you’re in, ask your stylist if balayage is right for you! (Friendly reminder: Consultations at Le Palais are completely free! Give us a call or stop in for more info from a professional whenever you’d like.)
4. How to Clean Make up Brushes?
I know I’ve talked about this one before because unfortunately, it’s often a missed step for us ladies! Cleaning our brushes is easier than you think! Simply pick up a bottle of brush disinfectant from your local drug store, pour some in a shallow bowl or dish, and swirl your brushes in along the bottom. The disinfectant is often blue in color, like what you see on our stations in the salon. You’ll know your brushes are clean when the blue starts to change to a darker, cloudier color. How often should you be cleaning your brushes? As a general rule of thumb, if you use them daily, they should be cleaned every day.
5. How to Get Rid of Dark Circles?
First of all – why do we even get dark circles under our eyes? It’s actually genetics that is to blame! If your parents have hyper-pigmentation, especially in this area, it’s likely that you will too. The best way to get rid of (and prevent) these pesky dark circles, is moisturizing! It’s key to find a good moisturizer to apply every night before bed. Some women are still putting frozen spoons under their eyes.
-I mean, it’s worth a shot, right?! Another solution is one that seems nearly impossible, and one that we don’t want to hear, and that is getting more sleep and staying out of the sun, or at least wearing sunscreen. Be sure not to touch your eyes too much either, this can irritate them, causing them to look even worse than they really are.
This just so happens to be my last blog of 2016! I can’t believe it’s been four months now that I’ve been blogging weekly. This is something I’ve always, always wanted to do and only used to dream about. The day I was asked to take on this huge task I was filled with joy because I was finally given a platform of loyal fans who would follow along with me on this journey! I’m so very thankful for your continued support, and I look forward to what’s to come in 2017!
Happy New Year, beauties!
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I’ve mentioned on several occasions in my previous blogs that you should be using oils on your hair. I’m sure by now I sound like a broken record, but I figured, now would be a good time to go into depth on why you really should! Most women assume oils will either make your hair too soft or greasy, yet they don’t know the list of benefits oils bring! Read on to find out the top five oils I would recommend for your hair and how they can work wonders!
Surprise! It is said that castor oil actually promotes hair growth! Although this has not been scientifically proven, there are millions of testimonials that say castor oil will help to 
Coconut oil is trending quickly for its many benefits in the beauty field. This oil is perfect to counteract a dry, itchy, or flaky scalp. It’s full of Omega 3s, vitamin C, magnesium, and amino acids. Coconut oil also happens to be high in electrolytes, which makes it a great way to hydrate! Shampoos often contain coconut oil in them, so you might think they’re great for your hair alone but other harsh chemicals may be present that could, in fact, be damaging! Going straight to the source and using the oil itself to hydrate your scalp will treat dandruff much better than any other over the counter shampoo treatment. You may not be cured overnight, but in just about a week I promise you’ll be seeing results.
It is said that people with 
Women have been using olive oil on their hair for thousands of years. Advocates claim that olive oil adds shine, body, and extreme softness. Olive oil is especially beneficial for those with dry and thick hair because of how strong it is. That is not to say that those with softer, thinner hair cannot use olive oil, it’s just that it may weigh your hair down. Olive oil is an especially 
Not only do avocados taste great on toast and in guacamole, they’re also amazing for your hair! Being especially high in vitamin E, potassium, lecithin, and chlorophyll, avocado oil is the perfect leave-in conditioner because it is highly, highly moisturizing. Apply to hair while wet or dry and it will leave your hair feeling shiny and even easier to style! I hope that some of these has inspired you to head into your kitchens tonight and throw some oil on your hair! For all the oil treatments I have mentioned above, I suggest a couple of helpful tips to achieve optimal results:
We’ve all got some bad habits, don’t we? Statistics show that in just 30 days you can make or break a habit, so I’ve gathered up 5 of the worst ones for your skin that you might be making – some of which you might not even be conscious of! Make sure you’re not making any of these silly little mistakes listed in 
This is the worst and most common mistake of all! Sleeping with concealer and powders caked on all over your face is literally blocking your pores. It’s not just your brain that needs to shut down every night. Your skin also needs this time of rest to breathe and stay healthy! By keeping your lashes all clumped up with mascara throughout the night, you’re actually causing yourself to lose more! This one is an easy fix – keep makeup wipes close by. Put a pack inside your nightstand so even if you do forget, and you’re too lazy to get back out of bed, you can grab a wipe and clean yourself up before you go to sleep for the night!
Yuck! This isn’t one you’re going to want to hear, but so many teeny-tiny microscopic bacteria live on your makeup brushes. Even grosser than that, your dead skin cells build up on your foundation sponges! Germs love dark, wet places and keeping your brushes at the bottom of your makeup bag (and almost never cleaning them) is actually allowing more and more germs to grow. You need to break those brushes out, clean them out, and leave them out for good! Try decorating a cute little mason jar to put your brushes in and display them on your 
Thankfully over the years, statistics have shown the number of smokers in the U.S. have gone way, way down! I’m sure we have all heard of the terrible health hazards that come with smoking, but you should know that it’s also terrible for your skin! Cigarette smoke contains carbon dioxide, which dehydrates your skin and in turn, causes you to wrinkle faster! There are more than 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, which trigger the destruction of elastin and collagen. Smokers tend to develop lines around the lips, get age spots, and overall age prematurely. None of this is to offend anyone who does smoke, I’m just putting these facts out there for those who do not know! If you do quit smoking, blood flow will improve and your skin will receive more oxygen and nutrients.
This one is super, super important! Did you know you’re supposed to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day? Well, you are!!! Keeping hydrated is the key ingredient to beautiful skin. It is crucial for you to hydrate from the inside out, drinking lots of water will flush out your entire system, including your skin! Water has the ability to rid your skin of impurities and cause your skin to look clearer than ever! An easy way to break this bad habit is to keep track of how much water you’re drinking – there are plenty of free apps you can download that will even track it for you! I recommend keeping a water bottle with you at all times, whether in your purse, in your car, or at your desk!
Every makeup artist you meet will tell you to never apply makeup directly with your hands because of all of the dirt and bacteria on your hands! Think about it, we touch everything with our hands – door knobs, shopping carts, money, etc. These are some of the germy-est things in the world! These nasty germs won’t just give you bad skin, they can also make you sick. It is so important not to touch your face! If you think you can’t resist, just be sure to keep conscious of what you’re touching and how often you’re washing your hands.
You were supposed to wash your hair this morning but you accidentally slept in way late. Not to worry, this is where my very best friend comes into play – DRY SHAMPOO!! Bumble and bumble’s