Hi friend, The last 2 years have been some of the most interesting times in the hair industry since I started 35 years ago. We know that thousands of salons have closed since the onslaught of the pandemic. Challenges with staffing, getting supplies, fears of the staff and guests have all taken a toll on us and our business ..read more

Terri, let's start with your story. We'd love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Upon graduating cosmetology school, I was recruited to work for a product company! Of course, I thought that meant being a stage artist but alas it meant cold calling salons to sell hairspray and shampoo. I was terrible! But while in a little 1200 sq. ft. hair salon on the Richardson/Dallas border I hit it off with the owner and within a month I owned it. My family was not very happy since I had never kept a job over 6 months. Almost 30 years later and 3 moves, I can officially say I ..read more

Top Picks: Mariah: ”My favorite product right now is Redken Playsafe, It is heat protection and damage repair all in one. You can use after every shampoo, blow dry or air dry! It makes the hair SUPER soft while maintaining the hairs integrity, keeping it strong, healthy and safe from heat up to 450 degrees. A little goes a long way and leaves you with silky, shiny style.”   Cris Reyes: “I love Ola-plex 6 because it strengthens and moisturizes the hair, speeds up blow dry time while reducing frizz and fly-aways for up to 72 hours!” Anita: “Most of my clients are ladies with ..read more

Artistik-Ly Speaking: We are a Redken Elite salon and use exclusively Redken colors. We continue to educate ourselves to keep abreast of the latest trends.  The integrity of your hair plays a huge role in how your color takes and how long it holds. We prescribe Redken and Pureology shampoos and conditioners to not only prepare the hair but to maintain it. And about every 4th or 5th shampoo your hair needs a 'treatment' aka deep conditioner.  Now before you fine haired girls freak out let me tell you that I only have 12 hairs and I deep condition once a week. It is all in what yo ..read more