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 applying a deep conditioning mask to low porosity hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsAug 17

Low Porosity Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Low porosity hair resists moisture because the cuticle lies flat. A Glendale stylist explains the porosity test, the right products, and what actually works.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist dry-cutting a single spiral curl during a curly cut at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 14

Curly Cut: A Stylist's Guide

A curly cut is cut dry, curl by curl, so your hair looks right without styling. A Glendale stylist explains the method, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist blow-drying soft curtain bangs away from a client's face at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 13

Curtain Bangs: A Stylist's Guide

Curtain bangs are the softest, most forgiving fringe you can get. A Glendale stylist explains the variations, who they suit, and how to style them.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist finishing a collarbone-length lob haircut on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 12

Lob Haircut: A Stylist's Guide

The lob haircut is the collarbone-length long bob that flatters almost everyone. A Glendale stylist explains the variations, how to ask for it, and how to style it.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
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
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