In today’s busy world, online shopping is not just a lifesaver, it’s a way of life. While we love nothing more than having our guests visit us in the salon, we know online shopping makes your life easier on a daily basis. So we have big news—we’re excited to share that we now offer Aveda… Read more »
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Opinions are like…belly buttons. Everyone has one.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. I went through the many rooms of paintings, enjoying the different painting styles and techniques. Some I liked a lot, some I didn’t care much for, some I didn’t understand. But there they all were, in The Met. No… Read more »
READ MOREDon’t Fear The Pixie
“I love your hair! I wish I could wear it, but I could NEVER pull that off!” As a stylist and proud pixie cut wearer, I hear this said to me at least once a day. Closely followed by, “My face is too round for short hair” and “I would look so much bigger!” What… Read more »
READ MOREAtelier is Proud to be a Top 200 Salon!
With great pride we are happy to announce that Atelier Salons, both In Santana Row and in Willow Glen, have been named to the Top 200 Salons list in North America in 3 categories by Salon Today Magazine in the categories of Growth, Retail & Merchandising, and an honor for Philanthropy! This award measures the… Read more »
READ MORE6 ways to get that fresh “Back to School” feeling (even if you are past your school years)
[Reprinted from the Living Aveda blog] AUGUST 23, 2018, modified for Atelier FALL IS A TIME OF REINVENTION – EVEN IF YOU’RE LONG PAST THE DAYS OF BACKPACKS AND BINDERS There’s a certain magic to that “back-to-school” feeling that hits in late August. The days start to feel a little cooler and you may find… Read more »
READ MOREHow To Stretch Out Your Salon Hairstyle
You’ve just stepped out of the salon with an amazing, voluminous, shiny, swingy hairstyle, ready to take on the world. But what about tomorrow, when you have a job interview/bridal shower/blind date/family photo? How can you get great second-day hair? Here are a few tips from Atelier Founder and Master Artist, Karie Bennett: If your… Read more »
READ MOREWhat’s the best kept secret in the salon?
There’s a service that most salons offer that you may not know about. It’s the best way to ensure a successful salon visit, to know what to expect, and to get free advice from a hairstylist. It’s the professional consultation. Yes, you probably did know that they exist, but didn’t know that in most salons… Read more »
READ MORE5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Hairstylist
Blind dates aren’t relaxing. There is so much expectation, and the pressure to look your best can be stressful. You want to make a good impression, you’ll worry about about they’ll think of you, and you might even think back to a past date disaster which will give you some hesitation. Very few situations feel… Read more »
READ MOREWhy should you use styling products?
Did you know that the best reason to use styling product on your hair is to protect it from the heat of your blowdryer? Sure, we also use it to detangle, smooth, and control our style, but blowdryers and hot tools like flat irons and curling irons can break down even the strongest of hair… Read more »
READ MOREHow to control difficult bangs
Daily negotiating with cowlicks, growth patterns, whorls, and widow’s peaks is no way to start your day. Whatever you call those annoying misbehaviors in your hairstyle–the fact is, they make styling your hair next to impossible. Here’s a tip for getting your bangs to lie flat, even if you have some funky bends and parts… Read more »
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