Vakkar Salon is very excited to announce that our stylist Claudia Bradley is now certified in Harper Ellis hand tied extensions and concealed bead method. This makes us the only salon in St. Louis who offers this type of technique. This method of luxury extensions offers a concealed bead, which lays flat on the head. …
Never Get Consistent Haircuts? Try These Tips
Your stylist hit it out of the park and you are absolutely obsessed with your fabulous cut! But when you go back six weeks later, the results just aren’t the same. The frustration of not getting consistent cuts is understandable, and unfortunately, pretty common. Even the best stylists might not be able to duplicate exactly …
Want a Gorgeous Haircut? It’s All in the Details
Detailing can make the difference between a good haircut and a fabulous one. Not only is skipping it a warning sign that your stylist isn’t spending enough time on your cut, but it could also have you rushing back to the salon for a quick fix—or worse, snipping stray strands yourself! What exactly is detailing …
How the Best Stylists Approach a Haircut and Hair Color
Cutting and coloring hair is part art, part science, and some might say a dash of wizardry! Whether someone wants to draw attention to their eyes or away from their nose, or create the illusion of a longer neck, a talented stylist can create just the right shape and shade to make the magic happen. …
6 Warning Signs Your Stylist Isn’t Taking Enough Time With You
Let’s face it: We’re all busy. We run into the grocery store and pick the shortest checkout lane. We expect the barista at the coffee shop to move at lightning speed. We spend most of the drive to and from work in the left lane. But when it comes to taking time for a new …
Gorgeous Hair Made Easy With These 3 Products
In case you hadn’t noticed, the hair product industry has a massive number of choices. Besides your favorite shampoo and conditioner, what else do you really need in your hair care regimen? Are there products that will truly give you the gorgeous, healthy mane and the flattering style you’re hoping for? And how do you …
Changing Hair Color? Your Makeup Palette Might Need to Change Too
Changing your hair color is just one part of your overall look. The best color works well with a person’s natural skin tone and even eye color. Makeup choices are part of the big picture, too. Your usual makeup color palette could end up looking slightly “off”, especially with an extreme hair color change. You …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterproofing Your Hair
Contrary to popular belief, winter doesn’t have to be filled with bad hair days. While it’s true that dry air can pull moisture away from hair and make it dull and brittle, it’s possible to keep your hair strong, bright, and beautiful with proper care. Vakkar Salon’s professional stylists recommend a number of things you …
Friends Don’t Let Friends Live With Bad Color—Corrective Hair Color to the Rescue!
Bad hair color. It can happen to anyone—and it’s upsetting. Perhaps your highlights look like tiger stripes, or your hair looks too red, orange, yellow, or ashy. Sometimes it’s a gradual change. Other times you know the minute you walk out of the salon. Luckily, Vakkar Salon has color experts who can fix hair color. …
How Internal vs. External Layers of a Haircut Change Your Style
Have you ever asked for a layered cut and been disappointed with the results? Not all layers are created equal! A hairstyle is three-dimensional, so it’s not just about what you see on the top layer of hair. Understanding the effect of getting internal layers of hair cut, versus just the external layers, can help …
At Home Color Kits
Last year Vakkar Salon launched our At Home Color Kits – and it’s safe to say they were a HIT! You now have the option to safely color your hair at home, but this isn’t just any old box color from Target. We are proud to offer our clients our expert color formulas, individually crafted …