The Mane Collective journal
Hair care journal
Articles
Lived-in color, explained
The name sounds effortless. The technique is intentional. Here is what lived-in color actually means and what to discuss before choosing it.Read the article
How to care for hand-tied extensions
A thoughtful install is only half of great extensions. The other half is what happens at home.Read the article
Winter hair care in Spokane: dryness, static, and hat hair
Cold air outside and dry heat inside can leave your hair brittle, staticky, and harder to style. You do not need a whole new routine.Read the article
Seasonal care notes
Before the lake, wet your hair first.
Dry hair soaks up whatever water it meets first. If that is lake water or a chlorinated pool, it can affect how your color looks and how your ends feel.Read the care guideOne heat source at a time.
A long day in the sun is already a kind of heat. Adding a curling iron, a flat iron, and a high blow dry on top of it can leave color looking different and ends feeling rough.Read the care guideGetting ready for fall color.
Fall is when a lot of people want something a little richer or moodier. Before you change the shade, take an honest look at what summer did.Read the care guideA spring reset that fits your hair.
After a long winter, hair can feel heavy, dull, or just a little tired. A spring reset is about clearing that out and bringing the shine back, but it works best when it fits your hair rather than a trend.Read the care guide