The Look Journal

The Look Journal

Hair care tips, color trends, styling guides, and salon news — from our chairs in Glendale to yours.

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Salon News

What to Expect at Your First Visit to The Look

From the consultation in the chair to walking out the door — here's exactly how a first appointment at our Glendale salon goes, so nothing on the day catches you by surprise.

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Stylist inspecting and trimming split ends from long brunette hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsAug 11

How to Get Rid of Split Ends: A Stylist's Guide

How to get rid of split ends for good — a Glendale stylist explains what causes them, why trimming is the only real fix, and how to prevent them.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist combing a conditioning treatment through a client with high porosity hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsAug 10

High Porosity Hair: A Stylist's Guide

High porosity hair soaks up moisture and loses it just as fast. A Glendale stylist explains the porosity test, causes, and the fixes that actually work.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Colorist comparing hair color levels with a swatch fan against a client's hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 9

Hair Color Levels: A Stylist's Chart Guide

Hair color levels are the 1-10 scale behind every professional formula. A Glendale stylist explains the chart, how to find your level, and how many levels you can safely lift.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Colorist applying toner to create icy platinum blonde hair color at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 8

Platinum Blonde Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Platinum blonde hair color delivers that icy, expensive white-blonde finish. A Glendale stylist explains the process, cost, and real maintenance.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist blow-drying a long butterfly haircut with face-framing layers at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 4

Butterfly Haircut: A Stylist's Guide

The butterfly haircut gives you volume and face-framing layers without losing length. A Glendale stylist explains the cut, styling, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist revealing vivid pink peekaboo highlights under a client's dark brown hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 3

Peekaboo Highlights: A Stylist's Guide

Peekaboo highlights hide bold color under your top layers for a reveal on demand. A Glendale stylist explains the look, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Colorist styling glossy dimensional expensive brunette hair color on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 30

Expensive Brunette Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Expensive brunette hair color makes brown look rich, glossy, and dimensional. A Glendale stylist explains the look, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist flat-ironing glossy, smooth results after a hair botox treatment at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsJul 29

Hair Botox: A Stylist's Guide

Hair botox smooths frizz and revives dull, damaged hair with zero harsh chemicals. A Glendale stylist explains what it is, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Colorist placing foil partial highlights along a client's crown and face-framing sections at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 28

Partial Highlights: A Stylist's Guide

Partial highlights brighten your hair without the upkeep of a full head of color. A Glendale stylist explains the look, cost, and how it compares to full highlights.

The Look Hair Salon5 min
Stylist applying hair toner to a blonde client's hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsJul 27

Hair Toner: A Stylist's Guide

Hair toner neutralizes brass and gives color a glassy, expensive finish. A Glendale stylist explains what toner does, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon5 min
Stylist applying a glossy hair gloss treatment to a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 26

Hair Gloss Treatment: A Stylist's Guide

A hair gloss adds glassy shine and refreshes tone with zero damage. A Glendale stylist explains clear vs toning gloss, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
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