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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A stylist warmly greeting a new client at the marble reception desk of The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleFeatured

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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Colorist placing foils for partial highlights in a client's brown hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsSep 25

Partial Highlights: A Stylist's Guide

Partial highlights brighten the top and face-framing sections only. A Glendale stylist explains foils, cost, timing, and how they compare to full highlights.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist cutting volumizing haircuts for thin hair into a client fine shoulder-length hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 24

Volumizing Haircuts for Thin Hair: Stylist Guide

The best volumizing haircuts for thin hair build fullness into the shape itself. A Glendale stylist breaks down the cuts, techniques, and styling that last.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist sectioning blonde hair to place tape in hair extensions at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 23

Tape In Hair Extensions: A Stylist's Guide

Tape in hair extensions add flat, seamless length and fullness in about an hour. A Glendale stylist explains the install, upkeep, and how long they last.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist blending a dark shadow root into a blonde client's hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsSep 22

Shadow Root: A Stylist's Guide

A shadow root blends soft depth at the scalp so blonde grow-out looks intentional. A Glendale stylist explains the process, upkeep, and how long it lasts.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist giving a client a head spa treatment with a scalp massage at the shampoo bowl at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsSep 22

Head Spa Treatment: A Stylist's Guide

A head spa treatment is a deep scalp cleanse, extended massage, and reset for tired hair. A Glendale stylist explains the steps, timing, and how often to book.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Woman with glossy chestnut brown hair in warm waves at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsSep 16

Chestnut Brown Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Chestnut brown hair is the warm, glossy red-brown that flatters almost everyone. A Glendale stylist explains the shade, the process, and how to keep it rich.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Woman with a textured long pixie cut and piecey fringe at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 15

Long Pixie Cut: A Stylist's Guide

A long pixie cut gives you the freedom of short hair with enough length to style. A Glendale stylist explains who it suits, how we cut it, and grow-out.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist painting deeper lowlights into over-lightened blonde hair during a reverse balayage at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsSep 15

Reverse Balayage: A Stylist's Guide

Reverse balayage paints deeper tones back into over-lightened blonde to restore dimension and shine. A Glendale stylist explains the process and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist point-cutting soft wispy bangs on a client with long brunette hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 12

Wispy Bangs: A Stylist's Guide

Wispy bangs give you soft, see-through fringe without the heavy commitment. A Glendale stylist explains who they suit, how we cut them, and how to style them.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist sectioning long hair to install k tip extensions at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 11

K Tip Extensions: A Stylist's Guide

K tip extensions use tiny keratin bonds to add length and fullness that moves like your own hair. A Glendale stylist explains the process, cost, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist creating a smooth hair blowout with a round brush at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesSep 11

Hair Blowout: A Stylist's Guide

A hair blowout is the fastest route to smooth, bouncy, salon-polished hair. Here's how it works, how long it lasts, and how to stretch it all week.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
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