FAQs
What should I wear to my appointment?
Consider a low-collared shirt that will be okay if any mistakes happen. I like to consider myself a tidy artist, but mistakes do happen on occasion.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Consider how long your appointment is projected to be. Feel free to bring a snack or your favorite beverage.
What hair colors and styles do you love? Inspiration photos are always helpful when trying to develop a game plan.
Where do I park?
At Monarch Salon, we have parking along the side of the building on Fox’s Alley or in the rear of the building you’ll find 4 parking spaces.
Why does my hair feel so dry, my scalp feels oily, or my color gets so “brassy”?
Consider the water you wash your hair with or swim in and how often those activities are taking place. Is it filtered water or full of minerals or chemicals? This can strip your hair and scalp of the oils you produce naturally, leading to an over-production of natural oils on the scalp and minimal oils on the length of your hair, causing dryness.
Over washing will strip away your color investment. Minerals and chemicals can also deposit on to your hair, causing buildup, dryness, and discoloration. Ask me during your next appointment for solutions.
Consider any medications, medical challenges, pregnancy, and age. These can play a part in hormone activity and directly effects hair, skin, and nails.
How often should I get my hair touched up?
For root color, 4 to 8-week appointments are common, depending on how quickly your hair grows and shows regrowth.
For haircuts, shorter hair shows detail more quickly than long hair. Ideally, appointment re-visits can be from 3 to 12-week intervals.
For highlights, if you like your highlights to appear as though they come straight from the scalp, keep in mind that on-average hair grows about a 1/2 inch per month, so ideally you would return for touch-ups every 4-8 weeks. Otherwise, you may consider a lived-in color application to lessen the visibility of regrowth and prolong time between appointments.
How often should I get a hair treatment?
Depending greatly on the condition of your hair, it is advised to receive a professional hair treatment at least every 12 -24 weeks.
What products should I use for my hair?
Generally, you want to think of product layering that same way you would paint a wall or your nails… Base Coat, Foundation, Topcoat.
Shampoo and conditioner are suggested for everyone’s hair needs. Professional product lines are your best friend. They are concentrated so need not use more, and they are made with higher quality and more intentional ingredients, so not only better for your hair health but also, better for your hair color investment.
If there is one product I suggest at the very least, other than shampoo and conditioner, it’s a leave-in conditioning spray. One that includes thermal protection properties to help prevent thermal damage and fading. Your hair will thank you.
For those who style their hair, I like to use a variety of products…
For natural curl days, I suggest a curl cream in addition to a leave-in conditioning spray.
For thermal tool days, in addition to a leave-in, I suggest a medium hold hair spray to help prevent frizz and use a serum or oil to add shine to the ends.
For short hair, I suggest texture powder, pomade, or gel depending on the level of hold and shine desired.
For added texture, I used a texture power, texture spray, or wax/ pomade.
For volume, I suggest a volumizing root spray or texture powder and hair spray or texture spray for hold.
*Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I am happy to help!