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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Stylist applying a bond repair treatment through a client's long hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleHair Care TipsSep 1

Bond Repair Treatment: A Stylist's Guide

A bond repair treatment rebuilds the broken links inside damaged hair so it stops snapping and stretching. A Glendale stylist explains how it works and who needs it.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Styling GuidesAug 31

Wolf Cut: A Stylist's Guide

The wolf cut blends shag and mullet into shaggy, face-framing volume. A Glendale stylist explains who it suits, how it's cut, and how to style it.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist checking rich auburn hair color on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 30

Auburn Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Auburn hair color is the warm reddish brown that reads rich in every light. Here's who it flatters, how we build it, and how to keep it from fading.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist sewing a hand tied extensions weft into a client's brunette hair at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 29

Hand Tied Extensions: A Stylist's Guide

Hand tied extensions are the flattest, most seamless way to add length and thickness. A Glendale stylist explains the method, the upkeep, and who they suit.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist shaping textured layers on a chin-length bixie haircut at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 28

Bixie Haircut: A Stylist's Guide

The bixie haircut sits right between a bob and a pixie — short, textured, and surprisingly low-maintenance. A Glendale stylist explains the shape, who it suits, and how to style it.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Glossy deep burgundy hair color with wine-red waves being combed at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 27

Burgundy Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Burgundy hair color is deep, wine-toned, and more wearable than you think. A Glendale stylist explains the shades, the process, and how to stop it fading.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Color TrendsAug 26

Chocolate Brown Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Chocolate brown hair is the richest, most flattering brunette shade there is. A Glendale stylist explains the tones, the process, and how to keep it glossy.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Styling GuidesAug 24

Short Bob Haircut: A Stylist's Guide

A short bob haircut is polished, low-maintenance, and endlessly variable. A Glendale stylist explains the versions, who each suits, and how to style one.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist combing through ombre hair color with dark roots melting into caramel ends at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsAug 20

Ombre Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Ombre hair color gives you dark roots melting into bright ends - dimension with almost no grow-out line. A Glendale stylist explains the technique, upkeep, and cost.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
Stylist blow-drying soft face framing layers away from a client's cheekbones at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesAug 19

Face Framing Layers: A Stylist's Guide

Face framing layers are the shortest pieces around your face - and the biggest payoff in any haircut. A Glendale stylist explains placement, styling, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon7 min
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
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