At Salon Revolution, we see the transformative power of the seasons not just in the world around us, but also in the health and vitality of our hair. As we transition from the crisp, cold winter to the blossoming warmth of a Chicago Spring, our hair care routines require a thoughtful shift to adapt and flourish. This season, our focus turns to detoxifying the hair and scalp, an essential step to rejuvenate and prepare your hair for the Spring season.

Understanding the Need for a Hair Detox

Throughout the winter, our hair endures a host of challenges - from the dry, indoor heating that saps moisture to the heavy, often occlusive products we use to combat this dryness. Add to this the reduced washing frequency due to cooler temperatures, and the result is a buildup of products, oils, and impurities that can weigh down our hair and dull its natural shine.

As Spring arrives, bringing with it a promise of renewal, it's the perfect time to detoxify your hair, clearing away the remnants of winter and revitalizing your scalp and locks for the brighter days ahead.

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to pamper yourself and look your absolute best for that romantic date night with your significant other. Whether you're going out for a fancy dinner, a cozy movie night at home, or a fun outdoor adventure, salon services and beauty regimens can help you feel confident and beautiful. However, there are some crucial do's and don'ts to consider when indulging in salon treatments like hair styling, makeup, and facial waxing. The beauty experts at Salon Revolution have got you covered with our definitive guide to slaying date night this Valentine's Day.

• Hair - Do: Plan Ahead
• Schedule your hair appointment well in advance to secure your preferred time slot and stylist. Discuss your desired hairstyle with your stylist to ensure they understand your vision.

• Hair - Don't: Experiment with a Drastic Change
• Avoid dramatic haircuts or color changes right before Valentine's Day; they may not turn out as expected. Stick to styles and colors you've tried before and feel comfortable with.

At Salon Revolution, we are dedicated not only to transforming your hair but also to empowering you with expert guidance for its ongoing care and vitality. Investing in professional, prescriptive hair care is more than a simple purchase; it's an essential step towards ensuring the lasting health and beauty of your hair. We use the industry's most effective products in the salon, and we customize your at home care regimen so that every day is a great hair day.

Personalized Hair Solutions: The Power of Prescriptive Care

The notable difference in your hair after a salon visit is largely due to the use of prescriptive hair care. Professional products are crafted with precision to target specific hair issues, whether it's for moisture, anti-frizz, color longevity, or volume. This personalized care approach guarantees that your unique hair type and concerns are addressed with the utmost efficacy.

Concentrated Formulas: Efficiency Meets Excellence

Professional hair care products stand out due to their higher concentration of active ingredients. This means that you need to use less to achieve more impactful results. The concentrated nature of these products delivers a more effective and nourishing treatment to your hair, translating into visible improvements in its health and appearance.

Gratitude, often described as a warm feeling of thankfulness toward the world or specific individuals, has always been a powerful tool for mindfulness and self-care. It’s the conscious act of recognizing the good - be it in tangible blessings or intangible experiences, fostering a culture of appreciation within oneself and towards others​. Integrating gratitude into our daily routines can shift the way we perceive and interact with our environment, offering a refreshing perspective that is both nurturing and healing.

Imagine a typical day at the salon; it’s a haven where self-care is encouraged and actively celebrated. At Salon Revolution, gratitude is intertwined with the very services we offer as we encourage our guests to embrace a moment of reflection amidst their pampering. It’s in the deep breaths taken during a relaxing shampoo or the lively, often personal conversation that happens in the chair – an acknowledgment of the care given and of the opportunity to service others doing something we love.

In a world spinning with relentless velocity, where the demands of daily life often lead us to neglect our well-being, mindfulness paired with gratitude acts as a gentle brake. Just a few minutes dedicated to this practice daily can alter our worldview, guiding us towards positivity and happiness. It's akin to mental decluttering, creating space for appreciation and eliminating the incessant hum of anxiety and stress​.

When it comes to hair care, we all wish we could wake up with that “just stepped out of the salon” look everyday. Unfortunately for most of us, a day or two later our hair begins to feel oily and we’re forced to wash it. While there are obviously benefits to washing your hair, washing too often can cause scalp dryness and more breakage since hair is most fragile when it’s wet, as well as an increased production of natural oils called sebum from the scalp.

To combat the overproduction of sebum, Salon Revolution recommends oil training your scalp by slowly decreasing the frequency of hair washes.

Things to consider:

The level of sebum produced by the scalp differs per person based on factors like hormones, hair type, environment, diet, and more. When done correctly, oil training your scalp can have many benefits like less time spent washing, less heat damage, less oil production and less breakage. However, if the scalp is not cleansed often enough, it can cause bacteria growth and hair loss due to clogged follicles. Oil training your scalp is definitely a fine balance and should be done slowly over time!

Add an extra day every month or two

Training your scalp to produce less oil takes time and dedication to do correctly. Maribou stylists recommend that when you’re starting out, try to add an extra day in between washes. So, if you wash your hair daily, start off by switching to every other day. You’ll notice over time that your hair gets less and less oily during this time frame. Depending on your level of sebum production, add an additional day between washes every month to two months.