Beauty Blog
The short version: Balayage on dark hair is one of the most-requested services we do at 3rd Coast Salon, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Naturally dark hair almost never goes light in a single session. The realistic plan is two to three appointments spaced six to eight weeks apart, with Olaplex built in every time. Kevin builds a session map so you know the timeline before you start.
The short version: Money piece highlights are two brighter face-framing pieces placed around the part and front sections. At 3rd Coast Salon in River North Chicago, Kevin places money pieces as a 90-minute service that lifts the front of your...
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The short version: Balayage pricing in Chicago is not one flat number. The honest answer depends on your hair length, your current color, whether you need a single session or a multi-visit lift, and which level stylist you book. At 3rd Coast Salon in River North, balayage starts at consultation pricing because every head of hair is different. Book a consult with Kevin and you get a real quote before any product touches your hair.
The short version: Olaplex is a bond-building treatment that repairs broken disulfide bonds inside the hair shaft. It works, but it is not a miracle. At 3rd Coast Salon in River North Chicago, Kevin runs Olaplex inside every bleach and...
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The short version: A good wedding hair stylist in Chicago does a paid trial 4 to 8 weeks before the date, asks about your dress neckline and veil placement, and plans for Lake Michigan humidity. At 3rd Coast Salon in...
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