Salon on Shine

How to Avoid a Bad Haircut

nospam@example.com ()

Over on Lemondrop, Brooke Van Poppelen wondered if karma played a role in her hairdresser getting hit by a car (okay, tapped by a car) shortly after giving her a bad haircut. Brooke was almost pleased by this, and asked, "Am I the worst person ever?"

How to Get an Affordable Haircut at the Country’s Best Salons

nospam@example.com ()

The $800 haircut still exists, but at the country’s best salons, so do its $20 and $40 cousins. The next generation of top stylists need to hone their scissor skills somewhere, and training nights—common weekly practice at most salons—are where it all begins. Under the guidance of a senior…

Are You Paying Too Much For Your Haircut?

nospam@example.com ()

We all know that cutting corners has become necessary in the world we now live in, but one thing that shouldn't be compromised is our hair. The cost of hair maintenance,…

New York may finally ban that disgusting fish pedicure

nospam@example.com ()

Remember hearing about that creepy pedicure technique in China where people put their feet in a tank full of hungry fish that nibble the dead skin off your feet? Diane Sawyer even tested out the treatment on "Good Morning America." She was a good sport about it, but we, on the other hand,…

Do you prep before a beauty appointment?

nospam@example.com ()

Why is it when it comes time for a trip to our dentist/nail salon/hair stylist/waxer we suddenly become embarrassed for neglecting ourselves? According to a recent New York Times article, spa…

14 Secrets Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You

nospam@example.com ()

When you're sitting in the chair at the salon, and your stylist is listening to you gab away about your latest date, did you ever wonder what he or she is really thinking? Not to burst your bubble, but it's entirely possible that your stylist is debating how much interest she should take in your story based on how much you tipped on your last visit.

Stylists do love their customers, but they've also got bills to pay like the rest of us, which is why if you want the best service, it pays to be generous. Check out some more shocking secrets from the stylists below -- maybe it's time you learned to trim your hair at home?