‘Tis the season to celebrate one holiday after another! In all your hustle and bustle don’t forget about keeping up with a healthy you so you can look your best for all the holiday celebrations! Be thankful. For Thanksgiving Day, make sure that you are grateful to your hair. It faithfully sits on top of your head day in and day out without a complaint in the world. After a day full of standing … [Read more...]
How to Tame Your Curly Mane
Ladies with straight hair think they are missing out because of their lack of curls. And they are right. The girlies with the curlies do have something that their straight-haired friends don’t have. What do they have? Frustrations! If you have curls, you know what I mean! You never know which way the curls will go. If you want them to go a particular direction, don’t expect them to cooperate. No … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Blowout Last All Week Long
Recently Jen Powell, the owner and hair traffic controller extraordinaire of the Hairports Wash and Blow Dry Bar, hosted a #LifeofaBlowout contest! The goal? To see how many days her blowout would last and to share how she extended the life of her blowout. Thanks to all those who joined her and shared how you extend the life of your blowout. How long was Jen about to keep her blowout looking … [Read more...]
7 New Hairstyles for Back to School
Second only to New Year’s, Back to School is your best chance for a fresh start and to try something new in your life. You may want a new job, make a new commitment to eating well and working out, or you may literally be going back to school. Back to school is also the perfect time for a new hairstyle. And a wash and blow dry bar is the perfect place to try something new. At The … [Read more...]
How to Restore Shore-Damaged Hair
Heading to the shore this summer? Whether you are soaking in the sun on the sand, bobbing in the ocean, or swimming at the hotel pool, you will feel your stress melting away. But all that fun in the sun will leave your locks stressed out and in dire need of repair. Here are some common sources of summertime hair damage and how to restore your healthy hair: What’s the damage? The salt in the … [Read more...]
Interview Fashion Advice for the Graduate
Congratulations, graduate! You have finally completed all the papers, homework, late nights, and projects. Now you are ready for the next big step in life: finding a job. Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-racking. Will they like you? Will the interview be awkward? What questions will they ask? What should you wear? Other graduates may go into a job interview nonchalantly thinking … [Read more...]
Wedding Hairstyle Trends for 2017
Congratulations to all brides to be! We know you have been dreaming about your special day for so long! In the midst of all your planning, don’t forget to spend time thinking about your hairstyle for the big day. After all, your wedding pictures will be on display for years to come. Make sure you love your look! And that doesn't just apply to you, the bride. Don't forget to include the … [Read more...]
9 Prom Style Mistakes to Avoid
Prom is just around the corner! If you want to look your best and wow everyone with your stunning looks, make sure to avoid these common prom style mistakes. Getting a drastic color job or radically different haircut just before prom. You want to make sure that you look like you at your prom. This is not a good time to try out a drastically different look. Getting your hair styled at a … [Read more...]
7 Party Ideas for Your Birthday Girl
Have you already done all the Chuck E. Cheese, trampoline park, roller skating, and bowling parties you can handle? Need a new idea for your daughter’s or granddaughter’s birthday party? Try these hair-themed parties at The Hairports Wash and Blow Dry bar: Braids galore! Let each girl choose a type of braid to get. Then go home to view your favorite braided heroine. How about Wizard of … [Read more...]
Protein-Rich Hair and How to Get It
All winter long your hair has been dried out and damaged by your indoor heating system. How can you coax your hair back to life again? Focusing on proteins both from the inside and the outside will rejuvenate the beauty and health of your locks. Why do you need protein for your hair? Protein gives your hair strength. Without adequate supplies of protein, your hair will break … [Read more...]