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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Back view of a man in a black cutting cape with a fresh fade haircut, short dark hair on top blending down to skin at the neckline, in a softly lit salonStyling GuidesNov 5

Fade Haircut: A Stylist's Guide

A fade haircut blends the sides and back from short at the bottom to longer on top. Here is how low, mid and high fades differ, which suits your hair, and what to ask for.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist combing a creamy conditioning mask through long dark brown hair, seen from behind in a salon chairHair Care TipsNov 5

Deep Conditioning Treatment: A Stylist's Guide

A deep conditioning treatment puts moisture back into dry, rough hair. A Glendale stylist explains how it works, who needs it and how often to book one.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist blending a color melt from dark roots to caramel ends on long wavy hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsOct 28

Color Melt Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Color melt hair blends your shades into a seamless gradient with no grow-out line. A Glendale stylist explains the technique, the upkeep and who it suits.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist hand-painting warm caramel highlights onto long dark brown hair in natural window light at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsOct 27

Caramel Highlights: A Stylist's Guide

Caramel highlights warm up brown hair without going blonde. A Glendale stylist explains the lift, the toning, and how to keep them from turning brassy.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Client with glossy honey blonde hair in soft golden waves in natural window light at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsOct 26

Honey Blonde Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Honey blonde hair is the warm, golden blonde that suits almost everyone. A Glendale stylist explains the shades, the technique and how to stop it going brassy.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist inspecting a client's long brown hair for hair breakage in natural window light at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsOct 26

Hair Breakage: A Stylist's Guide

Hair breakage leaves short snapped strands and frizzy flyaways. A Glendale stylist explains what causes it, how to stop it, and which treatments rebuild strength.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist combing a creamy protein treatment for hair through a client long brunette hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsOct 24

Protein Treatment for Hair: A Stylist's Guide

A protein treatment for hair rebuilds strength in damaged, over-processed strands. A Glendale stylist explains when you need it and when you do not.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Client with warm dusty cowboy copper hair in soft waves catching natural window light at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsOct 22

Cowboy Copper Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Cowboy copper hair is the dusty, lived-in copper everyone is asking for. A Glendale stylist explains the formula, who it suits, and how to stop it fading.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist massaging a client scalp during a Japanese head spa treatment at the shampoo basin at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsOct 20

Japanese Head Spa: A Stylist's Guide

A Japanese head spa is a full scalp treatment, not a quick shampoo. A Glendale stylist explains the steps, who it suits, and how often to book one.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Client with soft center-parted curtain bangs sweeping away from her face at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesOct 19

Curtain Bangs: A Stylist's Guide

Curtain bangs frame your face without the commitment of a full fringe. A Glendale stylist explains the cut, who it suits, and how to style it at home.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist combing through a client's glossy frizz-free hair after a hair botox treatment at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsOct 18

Hair Botox Treatment: A Stylist Guide

A hair botox treatment kills frizz and restores shine without permanently straightening your hair. A Glendale stylist explains how it works and how it differs from keratin.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
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