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 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 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
Colorist styling glossy warm strawberry blonde hair on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 25

Strawberry Blonde Hair: A Stylist's Guide

Strawberry blonde hair is the warm, sunlit blonde that flatters nearly everyone. A Glendale stylist explains the shades, the process, and how to stop it fading.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Colorist styling glossy dirty blonde hair color on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 24

Dirty Blonde Hair: A Stylist's Color Guide

Dirty blonde hair is the low-maintenance, sun-kissed blonde everyone wants. A Glendale stylist breaks down shades, toning, and upkeep.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Colorist styling glossy cool-toned ash brown hair color on a client at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleColor TrendsJul 19

Ash Brown Hair Color: A Stylist's Guide

Ash brown hair color gives brunettes cool, smoky depth with zero brass. A Glendale stylist explains shades, upkeep, and cost.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist installing tape-in wefts during a hair extensions cost consultation at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesJul 15

How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost in Glendale?

How much do hair extensions cost? A Glendale stylist breaks down real prices by method, plus the maintenance costs nobody warns you about.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
Stylist defining a client's long spiral perm ringlets at The Look Hair Salon in GlendaleStyling GuidesJul 13

Spiral Perm: A Stylist's Guide

A spiral perm builds long-lasting, springy corkscrew curls right into your hair. A Glendale stylist explains cost, care, and what to expect.

The Look Hair Salon6 min
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