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Spring + Summer 2022 Hair Cutting Trends for All

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Three Spring 2022 Hair Cutting Trends That Fit All


It’s finally that time of year when the Chicago winds turn from intense cold snaps to a welcome warmth of spring that carries the fragrant aroma of blooming flowers and budding trees.

Basically, it’s time to cut winter locks into a chic, fashion-forward style for the upcoming new season.

Keeping in tune with the latest education for haircutting, we’re loving three haircuts for Spring 2022. All are beautiful and at least one of these cuts can work for any individual wanting a beauty refresh for upcoming warm nights out on the town and seasonal events.

 

Haircut Trend #1: The Shag

A shag haircut can result in several variations, including the popular ‘wolf cut’ and the modern mullet. Shags are essentially layered cuts that result in a sculptural silhouette to suit one’s own personal style. Depending on what that style is— from the person first to try an edgy cut to a fashion-forward conservative— we believe there is a shag for everyone. Haircutting artists will also always take into consideration face shape and hair texture for the best shag for you.

 

Haircut Trend #2: Curtain Bangs

Think side-swept bangs, but on each side of the face with hair parted and bangs coming down and blending seamlessly into longer layers ultimately melting into the hair.

“Curtain Bangs first showed up on the scene a few seasons back, but because they are so versatile and complementary to all face shapes, they are still going strong as they evolve in structure and style,” says Salon Buzz founder and lead stylist Andreas Zafiriadis.

For women who love their long hair and don’t want to do much of a cut, curtain bangs are perfect for a subtle change that doesn’t sacrifice the hair’s length. It’s not a huge commitment, while adding an elevated style and moment of texture to the hair.

 

Haircut Trend #3: The Layered Bob

Bobs have always been a classic go-to for anyone looking for a complete refresh. It’s for those people that love to wow— and of course, there’s nothing quite like cutting off inches of hair to start a season fresh.

For Spring/Summer 2022, the bob is going to be less sharp and instead will be in favor of softness. The overall popularity of layers show up for the season’s bob. The layers will be sweet and approachable with a moment of that “je ne sais quoi” look, for the ultimate variation on a French Bob.

Get your Spring haircut on the books today, visit Salon Buzz online to schedule your appointment.

 

‘Mane’ Stream: Level Up Your Look, 3 Ways with Hair Extensions

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Once viewed as a celebrity-exclusive luxury product, hair extensions have evolved into a beautiful and affordable option for everyone and often for reasons that don’t have much to do with length. Extensions create a desired look that can’t often be achieved with some people’s natural hair. For this reason, extensions have gone well past the celebrity set into the everyday.

“There are so many myths surrounding hair extensions, such as they damage natural hair— they do not— and that they’re not accessible to all— also false. Hair extensions are an incredible and easy way to instantly elevate one’s natural hairstyle for anyone looking for a refresh,” says Salon Buzz founder and stylist Andreas Zafiriadis. “You can use just a few extensions to create a slight change, or you can go all-in for a dramatic, glamorous look—and there are many styles in between.”

Salon Buzz carries the leading human hair extension brand BELLAMI as the flagship salon in Chicago. The options include clip-in, bonded, wefts and the most popular for many salons, tape-in hair extensions. The technological advancements for how tape-in came about is exactly why so many people gravitate toward extensions today— they are easy to apply, easy to maintain and result in an extremely natural look. They also last up to six weeks before the hair is gently removed so it can be re-applied again.

The magic of hair extensions is realized in just a simple consultation with a stylist. And it’s amazing to understand that there are so many reasons to embrace a few extensions.

Here are three ways extensions go beyond just adding length:

  1. Achieve Instant Volume with Tape-In Extensions

Many people have issues with thinning hair and often turn to styling products to achieve the look of fullness. While some products can be truly amazing for that moment of oomph, hair extensions can do this instantly with no daily work. By adding just a few tape-in extensions to shorter styles such as bobs and shoulder-length hair, there is immediate fullness to thinning hair. And with this comes a welcome feeling of confidence.

  1. Gain Gorgeous Accent Colors with No Chemicals, using Tape-In Extensions
    Hair color can be tricky and altering the chemical makeup of one’s natural hair can pose some issues. Not everyone’s hair responds the same way to certain colors, or someone may simply not want the permanent change, but still want the look.

This is where extensions are amazing because you can add the look of a balayage, rooted color, highlights or fashion colors— all with a few extensions. The variety is limitless. Imagine approaching the possibilities the way you would with any art project— and of course alongside an expert, your hairstylist.

“As a flagship Bellami location in Chicago, we have a large inventory on hand to show our clients straight away and can apply that same day,” Andreas notes.

  1. Go Glam for Event Styling with Clip-In Extensions

For anyone looking to go ultra-glam for a wedding, gala or similar event, level up your look with clip-in extensions, a zero-commitment choice. You already have that incredible dress, so now your hairstyle can be extra elegant and dramatic with a stunning clip-in ponytail, full bun or textured waves. While the look will have drama, the result will still be natural but expensive because of the stylist application and hair quality.

While Salon Buzz loves their extensions, they do stress that first-time users have a collaborative consultation with their stylist. “We want people to be armed with knowledge,” says Andreas. It’s important your choice is what you want aesthetically, but also that fits your lifestyle as extensions can require a little higher maintenance in terms of coming back to the salon for upkeep and how the hair will work in your everyday life.”

To learn more and to set up a consultation today, visit BELLAMI Hair Extensions at Salon Buzz.

Keep Hair Hydrated with These 4 Easy Tips

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There’s no denying, winter is a tough season on hair. Strands suffer from the cold air and high winds outside; dry air inside; and forced heat funneling in homes, cars and offices. All these winter elements can dry hair out and potentially cause strand breakage.

While we’re in the winter home stretch, it’s important not to lose focus on the extra care your hair still needs during these next couple months of cold.

Here are four easy things you can do to combat the winter hair woes to have beautiful, healthy, and hydrated hair well into spring.

 

Tip #1: Regular Trims

Getting a new haircut is always a fabulous experience and provides a complete refresh; that said- during the colder months, it’s important you’re getting simple trims to eliminate the dryer ends and damaged hair. Split ends can only ever go away by cutting them off, which also is preventative in avoiding additional hair breakage as a dead-end travels up the hair shaft. It’s best to get a trim every six weeks.

 

Tip #2: Condition and Weekly Masques

Always thoroughly condition your hair every time you shampoo— this is one of the most important actions you can take in nourishing your hair. To do, comb conditioner through the hair with a wide-tooth comb starting from the bottom up—but combing down in the direction of the hair shaft— to ensure each strand is getting thoroughly moisturized.

Once a week, do a deep conditioning masque for extra love and attention for the hair— also applied with a wide-tooth comb. We love Masque Réhydratant Hair Mask from Kérastase because it’s formulated to rebalance hair’s hydration.

Giving extra attention to hair conditioning will help with dryness and static while the weekly treatments help to add strength to prevent breakage without weighing it down.

 

Tip #3 Realize the Power of Silk

Invest in a silk pillowcase because it provides a frictionless surface for your hair which will curb hair breakage and damage. Silk also won’t leech moisture from the hair compared to a cotton pillowcase.

Silk can additionally be used as a lining in your favorite winter hat to avoid hair damage from the traditional hard fabrics of hats— just think of all the times you’re putting the hat on and taking it off, this is not great for the hair shaft. Silk is always gentler to hair and, as a bonus, it will help to keep you warmer.

 

Tip #4 Limit Your Use of Hot Tools

Think first before reaching for your curling iron, waver, or flat iron. The extra surge of heat on the hair from hot tools will be an additional element to all the factors that your hair is already up against in the winter months.

For the times you must use a hot tool be sure to safeguard your hair with a thermal heat protectant such as Nectar Thermique Blow Dry Primer from Kérastase. This primer is a heat protectant with 450°F thermo-protection and provides 85% less hair breakage from blow dry.