Austin Hair Blog

Red Hair in Austin: Why It Fades Fastest (And How to Keep It Vibrant)

Red Hair in Austin: Why It Fades Fastest (And H...

Sara Carden

Red is the fastest-fading color, and Austin is the worst environment to own it. Here is exactly how to keep red vibrant in the Hill Country.

Red Hair in Austin: Why It Fades Fastest (And H...

Sara Carden

Red is the fastest-fading color, and Austin is the worst environment to own it. Here is exactly how to keep red vibrant in the Hill Country.

The Austin Water Problem: Why Your Hair Feels Different in the Hill Country

The Austin Water Problem: Why Your Hair Feels D...

Sara Carden

If you moved to Austin and your hair suddenly feels dry, brassy, or lifeless, it is not you. It is the water. Here is what is happening and how to...

The Austin Water Problem: Why Your Hair Feels D...

Sara Carden

If you moved to Austin and your hair suddenly feels dry, brassy, or lifeless, it is not you. It is the water. Here is what is happening and how to...

Is Olaplex Actually Worth It? An Honest Stylist Review After 8 Years of Using It

Is Olaplex Actually Worth It? An Honest Stylist...

Sara Carden

I have used Olaplex on thousands of clients since 2016. Here is the honest, unpaid breakdown of what it does, what it does not, and whether it is worth your...

Is Olaplex Actually Worth It? An Honest Stylist...

Sara Carden

I have used Olaplex on thousands of clients since 2016. Here is the honest, unpaid breakdown of what it does, what it does not, and whether it is worth your...

How to Prep for Your Hair Appointment (Please Don't Wash Your Hair First)

How to Prep for Your Hair Appointment (Please D...

Sara Carden

Showing up to a color appointment with freshly-washed hair is one of the most common mistakes. After 20 years, here is exactly how to prep for every service type.

How to Prep for Your Hair Appointment (Please D...

Sara Carden

Showing up to a color appointment with freshly-washed hair is one of the most common mistakes. After 20 years, here is exactly how to prep for every service type.

Straight Razor Cutting: Why This Old-School Technique Still Beats Shears

Straight Razor Cutting: Why This Old-School Tec...

Sara Carden

Straight razor cutting is a dying art. After 20 years using it, I still reach for it on 70 percent of my cuts. Here is why it beats shears on...

Straight Razor Cutting: Why This Old-School Tec...

Sara Carden

Straight razor cutting is a dying art. After 20 years using it, I still reach for it on 70 percent of my cuts. Here is why it beats shears on...

After 20 Years and 10,000+ Cuts: What Most Salons Get Wrong About Face-Framing

After 20 Years and 10,000+ Cuts: What Most Salo...

Sara Carden

Most face-framing is cut wrong. After 10,000+ cuts, here is the layering approach I use in my Austin studio that actually flatters your face shape.

After 20 Years and 10,000+ Cuts: What Most Salo...

Sara Carden

Most face-framing is cut wrong. After 10,000+ cuts, here is the layering approach I use in my Austin studio that actually flatters your face shape.