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My name is Molly and I am a hairstylist at Fresh Salon, located in the heart of downtown Snohomish. My Co-Stylist Brecklynn and I love helping people partake in a bit of self-care and relaxation while offering signature low-maintenance color options and extension transformations. We offer services in a semi-private suite within Fresh and we can't wait to meet you!

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Happy Mother’s Day 💐 to all the incredible moms I know!

Motherhood comes in so many forms. Whether you are a mom in the more traditional sense, an adoptive mom, mom to a baby you never got to bring home, mother figure, yearning to be a mom, or anything in between: I hope you know how incredible and amazing you are and were showered in love today! ❤️

Happy Earth Month! Take a look at everything @hairbybrecklynn and I have saved from the landfill since November:

2 bags of hair clippings (from clients and old extensions)
1 bag of all the color we mixed up too much of 🥲
4 bags of foil (would have been five but I accidentally left a bag in the back room one night and someone threw it in the garbage 😭)

So happy to partner with @greencirclesalons and get all of this recycled rather than trashing our planet

This service costs us less than $2 for each client we see, a price I am more than happy to pay to reduce my impact upon the environment

What questions do you have?? If you’re a stylist and you aren’t doing this, why not? 🤔

I went to cosmetology school because I liked to play with hair

But I have stayed in this industry because I love to take care of people ♥️

Reach out to me or @hairbybrecklynn if you need a little pick-me-up 🥰 we can’t wait to see you!

I saw three clients last week that I hadn’t seen in over 7 months! (Which makes some great before and after pictures!)

One thing you should know about me is that I will never expect you to get your hair done within a certain time frame.

Want to come in once a year? We’ll make a (realistic) plan for that

Every 6 weeks? See you soon 😘

But for real, getting your hair done shouldn’t feel like a chore or impede upon your life!

We can make a plan for different levels of maintenance and budgets

And if you have to/want to go longer between appointments, we’ll be ready for you when you get here! 🫶

Major shoutout to Brecklynn for helping me with these projects this week. It was so helpful to have an extra pair of hands foiling with me so these clients didn’t have to sit in the chair for 4+ hours to get all caught up!

As Brecklynn’s clientele is growing she’ll be phasing out of assisting me 🥲 and I’ll be looking for someone to replace her soon! DM me with any inquiries and let’s chat! 🥰

Have you ever been itching for a change but not sure what to do? Or maybe you want something different but not *too* different?

I love this transition on Lauren! She wasn’t ready to give up the rose gold she’s had for years, but she wanted a change (and a little less maintenance!)

We opted for adding some lowlights for dimension while keeping the ends vibrant

Also, added a bit of a curtain bang (my personal favorite lately!!) and took a few inches off her extensions

We were able to give her a fresh new look without also giving her an identity crisis 🤣

Just different enough to satisfy that need for a change! Bonus, her extensions are nearing the end of their life so this will extend the time she can wear them a bit longer before we replace them.

I don’t do vivids often anymore, but it’s so fun when I get the chance to! If you’re looking for some fun vibrant colors, @hairbybrecklynn is your girl and she’s looking for models if anyone is up for giving her some creative freedom 🎨🖌️🌈

Want to know how you can really boost your bouncy blowout?

Extensions!

Adding in some extra hair, especially if you’re wearing 2 rows of sew-in extensions, can give you so much room to play with your style

It’s not just for added length, but also for added L A Y E R S ✂️

That’s what will help give you that bounce you’ve been looking for 💇‍♀️

And, of course, we can help you out with some tips to keep up your style at home so you get the look you want every 👏 single 👏 day 👏

If you’re a stylist looking to up your extension game for your clients, I want to hear from you. I want to offer some ✨affordable✨extension education and coaching and I’m looking for a few stylist that need help boosting their extension business. Comment below or send me a message if you have a few moments to chat, I just want to pick your brain and see where education in our industry needs additional support 🤗

PS Shoutout to @hairbybrecklynn for helping me with this install! Having an extra set of hands helps me make these appointments even quicker for our clients!

When we get a cancellation, we have to take advantage!

I have been dying for a haircut lately 🥲 I had to cancel my last haircut when Mabel was sick so the last haircut I had was from @khloeshairstudio in Miami when I spontaneously took my extensions out. That was October!

Usually when we have a cancellation that we don’t fill, I let Brecklynn sleep in 🤪 or we work on some additional trainings. Yesterday I convinced her to come in and trim up all my sad split ends.

Thanks again @hairbybrecklynn for making me feel so much better 🥹

Side note you guys never open your front facing camera while you’re at the shampoo bowl, you’ve been warned 😅😅

#snohomish #snohomishwa #snohomishhair #snohomishsalon #lakestevenswa #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair

An overdue introduction!

Hello friends 🫶 for anyone new here (or even just a refresher for those of you that have been around!), my name is Molly and I’m the owner and lead stylist at Molly Rae Hair Designs

My Co-Stylist, Brecklynn, and I work in a suite within Fresh Salon in downtown Snohomish. We work side by side as partners Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Brecklynn also takes clients on Thursdays!

Our goal is to help boost your confidence, when you are in our chair and beyond. We are here to take care of you so you are feeling your best, inside and out! We’ll hype you up, lend an ear (or a hug), and make sure you get a fresh cup of coffee and a moment of peace during your day ♥️

We focus on enhancing the beauty you already possess, increasing your self-esteem with some extensions, concealing those pesky grays, or providing you a fun change with some bold color (that last one is Brecklynn’s specialty!)

Our core values include authenticity, sustainability, and inclusivity. We’ll keep it real and never judge you if you let your walls down. You’ll see us recycling 90% of our salon waste ♻️ And our room is a safe space for ALL humans 🌈 however you want to present yourself.

There’s so much more I could tell you about us, but I feel like that’s enough for one caption 🤣 you’ll just have to come visit and get to know us a bit more!

We can’t wait to see you 🥰

#snohomishwa #snohomishsalon #snohomishhair #lakestevenswa #downtownsnohomish #snohomishextensions #lakestevensextensions

We’ve been having a handful of clients going darker lately! 🤎

For a long time I was well known for having clients that were BLONDE blonde. It was a big joke in the break room whenever a platinum blonde client was waiting up front she must be there to see me 🤣

And don’t get me wrong, I love getting lost in a head of foils, but one of the things I truly love is helping clients *enhance* their natural color rather than fully changing it.

There is something really beautiful about the journey to accepting your natural tones and working with them rather than against them 🫶

Come see @hairbybrecklynn and I if you need a little help with that! 🩷

And just like that another month has flown by.

I only took pictures of 1 client’s hair even though I saw 33 of you 😂

Brecklynn and I have now spent a full month in our little suite and are getting used to where everything is (**If you missed this in my stories I am still at Fresh we just have our own private space!!**) I have been so busy I have been awful about sending out an email announcement but I can’t wait for you all to see it 🩷

I celebrated another year around the sun. 33 feels good so far 💁🏼‍♀️

I’m really working on my own gratitude practice and I created a gratitude bulletin board for clients to add to in the salon. It has been so fun so far! I think I may switch it up to affirmations in the new year ✨

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. With the holidays ahead, I know things always get so busy! I’m trying to take in the little moments when I can. It’s hard but I’m constantly practicing.

I also hope you all know how grateful I am for each of you that’s in my life. Whether it’s in real life, or just on this silly little app. Whether you are a new client, a long time client, or a client who no longer comes in. Connecting with other humans is what makes my job so insanely special and I’m so thankful for all the cool connections I get to make! 🫶

Happy December! 🎄🎅🏼

#lakestevenswa #snohomishsalon #snohomishwa #snohomishhair #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair #snohomishhairstylist #lakestevenshairstylist #granitefallswa #novemberrecap

✨Miami 🌴✨

Leaving this week full of so much love and gratitude

I cannot even begin to explain how incredible and important it is to have a tribe of likeminded humans at your side in life and in business

This is my second year attending a @stylistsoultribe retreat and I am once again leaving feeling fulfilled, with a stronger sense of direction and purpose. And I feel so supported on this journey I’m embarking on.

Thank you to @lisahuffhair, @leishascisson, and @kristen.soseman, and all my SST fam for creating this truly one-of-a-kind experience 🫶

And just like that another month has gone by without me posting on my feed 🥲

Life has been WILD lately and I have so many things cooking. Can’t wait to share it all with you guys as it unfolds! 🫶 In the meantime, sorry for neglecting social media 🤣

#snohomishsalon #snohomishwa #downtownsnoho #snohomishhair #snohomishhairstylist #lakestevenswa #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair

August is typically my slowest month in the salon, which makes for a lot of fun memories at home 🥰

I think August gets quiet because everyone else is planning for the start of school and taking their last minute summer trips before reality sets in, so I try to take advantage of my slow weeks while I can!

I had a mom’s night out in Bellingham, we did a day trip to Deception Pass, and a long weekend in Orcas Island!

In between, we spent lots of time outside. Mabel is working on her balance bike skills, and in the evenings all the kids come out to play and we have to coolest neighborhood gang of 2-4 year olds!

I am so not ready for summer to end 🥲

#August #august2024 #summernights #familyvacation #lakestevenswa #lakestevenshairstylist #granitefalls #granitefallswa #snohomishwa #snohomishhairstylist

We all go through seasons of life where we have to prepare for the possibility of not getting back into the salon as often as we want 😢

Whether it’s a new job, new baby, financial changes, or moving to a new city. I’m always happy to come up with a plan so my clients CAN go longer between salon visits, if they need to.

Of course, it’s always a major bonus if I get to see you again sooner than you anticipated 🥰 but it’s also good to know your hair will stand the test of time should you need to spread your appointments out!

If you feel like you are needing a change, or you’re looking for a stylist that will work with you on your maintenance schedule, reach out and let’s chat 😊❤️

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#snohomishhair #lakestevenswa #lakestevenshair #lakestevenssalon #snohomishsalon #snohimishwa #snohomishhairstylist #granitefallswa #granitefallshair

I wish I had a before pic to really show off how much better extensions blend when the color is just right 🥲 so you’ll just have to trust me

And I can speak from experience on this!

A few months ago, I had new extensions installed but I *FORGOT* to schedule time to color my own frickin extensions before my appointment with Sara 🤦🏼‍♀️🫣

They blended fine…as long as I wore my hair down and the wind didn’t blow around too much 😅

Fast forward to last week, I took my extensions out so that I could color them before my install. All extension wearers understand how hard it is to go a whole week without your hair….but it was a necessity.

Now that they are properly rooted, low lighted, and toned I don’t have to worry about how they look throughout the day.

No “are they showing???” anxiety over here 🙅‍♀️

I honestly feel so much more comfortable and confident!

So don’t skip this important step. Extensions will fade over time, and if you’re having a hard time blending them it may be time to freshen up the color 🎨

#hairextensions #hairextensionssnohomish #lakestevenswa #lakestevens #lakestevenshairstylist #lakestevenshairsalon #snohomishsalon #snohomishwa #downtownsnoho #handtiedextensions #sewinextensions #snohomishhair #selfcare

One of my favorite projects lately 😍

What I love most about this is holding space for this mama to partake in some self-care

So often, we place ourselves on the back burner and we do it for so long we forget to bring ourselves back to the front, even for a moment.

Even if you feel like you can’t commit to spending time in the salon every six weeks, can I challenge you to do it once or twice a year?

Sometimes that little pick me up every six months is all you need to get back to feeling like yourself

And it IS possible to have a color and style you love without the commitment!

#lakestevenswa #lakestevenshair #lakestevensmoms #snohomishwa #snohomishsalon #snohomishhair #lowmaintenancehair #lowmaintenancehair #selfcare #selfcareformoms

Just a little peek into my July camera roll ❤️ summer is going too fast!

Just a little peak of what I’ve been up to in the many months I haven’t posted 🤪

I recently went through and unfollowed HUNDREDS of accounts on Instagram. Like, over 500 🤯

I am truly so tired of opening this app up and immediately feeling like everyone is trying to sell something or making me feel like I should somehow be doing MORE or doing what I do BETTER.

It’s exhausting 😅 and I easily get so sucked in to feeling like an imposter as soon as I start to put together a post. How am I supposed to keep up with all of these people that seem like they are so much better than me?

So I unfollowed them 🤣

It’s easy to get swept up in the pressure of making beautiful social media posts when really all I care about is connecting with my clients and helping them feel confident 🫶

#lakestevenswa #snohomishwa #snohomishsalon #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair #lakestevenshairstylist

What we were up to in March:

I was a bit slower in the salon which ended up working out for the best. Paul had a last minute work trip so the first week of March was just us girls 👯‍♀️

My mom came out for a visit and the sun was out the whole time so we had a blast! Paul and I even got a date night but we took zero pictures so there’s no evidence 😂

I got to meet 3 new clients this month which is always a special treat!

Mabel has really started talking in sentences this past month which is so fun. She’s also so freaking tall I had to move her up to some 3T clothes already 🥲 can’t believe she’s going to be 2 next month!!

What was your favorite part of March??

#marchphotodump #lifeofahairstylist #snohomishwa #snohomishhair #snohomishsalon #lakestevenswa #lakestevenssalon

I got to do my moms hair last week 🫶

It’s honestly such a treat! Now that my mom comes to visit her grand daughter all the time 😝 she can get her hair done with me more consistently!

I prefer to do hair in the salon instead of at home and my poor mom hasn’t been up to visit since august (even though I’ve seen her three times since then!) so we have to keep her hair low maintenance!

We usually do some highs and lows to give her some dimension and keep her blonde feeling bright instead of “mousey” (her word not mine 😂)

After, we usually have time to go to lunch and do some shopping 🥰 this time we opted for @oxfordsaloonandeatery for lunch, did some damage at a few of my favorite shops @annamariecreativecollective and @one_common_ , and then dropped into @kasiastable for a tasting 🥂

We just dropped her back off at the airport today 🥲 but she’ll be back in less than 2 months for Mabel’s 2nd birthday!

#mommydaughtertime #mamalove #snohomish #snohomishwa #downtownsnohomish #snohomishhair #snohomishsalon #snohomishshopping #lakestevenswa #granitefallswa

How often should you get a full color? 🪄

If you want a lot of dimension in your hair, I suggest 1-2x a year with face frame or partial foils in between (my Refresh or Maintain color packages)

If you want to be BLONDE blonde and are already getting your foils done every 8 weeks, maybe 3x per year (that’s every other appointment, btw)

Personally, I don’t think it’s necessary to have a full foil done every appointment unless you are usually going 6+ months between appointments!

Sometimes, less is more 😍

How often are you doing a full color service? Do you think you need to cut back or are you not doing it often enough 😂

Have you ever been told to take advil for your extension install?

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

This is one of the biggest red flags out there for me.

Your extensions should not hurt on day 1, or ANY day!

Pain is a sign that too much stress is being put on your scalp. And stress can = traction alopecia AKA your hair falling out 😱

You may notice some discomfort your first night sleeping, because when you aren’t used to having extensions on your head it can feel a little weird to lay on them! It should never move past discomfort to the point you need to take medication and it should not disrupt your sleep.

How do your extensions feel on install day?? ⬇️

#hairextensions #sewinextensions #sewinextensioneducation #haitstylist #hairsalon #snohomishhair #snohomishwa #snohomishblode #snohomishsalon

A dimensional highlight is going to look different based on the color you’re starting with!

With a darker base, you will be able to see a lot more contrast. This means the highlights will stand out more against the natural shadow of your dark hair

If you’re starting off with a lighter color, that shadow won’t be as dark so it’s easy for your highlights to feel too blended or lost!

Pay attention to this when you’re looking at your inspiration photos and take into consideration how many highlights you already have.

If you’re already feeling pretty blonde, you might want to be open to adding some lowlights in to give your blonde something to pop against

Also, less is more when you’re already blonde! If you put too many highlights in there, you’re going to lose that natural depth.

Same goes for maintenance, less may be better! Opt for a face frame foil or toner every 6-8 weeks and stretch out the length of time between full color appointments.

#snohomishsalon #snohomishwa #snohomishhair #snohomishblonde #lakestevenswa #lakestevenshair #lakestevenssalon #lakestevensblonde #dimensionalblonde #dimensionalhairextensions

More tidbits you might want to know ⬇️

1️⃣ Neglecting the filter on your blowdryer will drastically cut its lifespan down! It needs a constant supply of clean air to keep from overheating. I clean the filter on my Dyson in the salon weekly and my AirWrap at home every 1-2 months. Add it to your chore list!   2️⃣ Products do not have an infinite shelf life!! Chances are, if you’ve had it for more than a year, you need to toss that shit. On the back of your products (near the ingredients, usually) you’ll see a little symbol that looks like a jar opening with “6M” “12M” etc. This means your products are best if used within 6 months/12months of opening. The ingredients will degrade over time with exposure to air and you might start to feel like they are less effective or have a funky smell. This is another reason I love the “less is more” approach to hair care, I try to only keep a few things on hand so I always use up what I have.

3️⃣ Brushes are a commonly overlooked tool! I recommend buying a new one every year. Damage to the bristles of your brush can cause damage to your hair and scalp. You should also be cleaning them out regularly! (Add that to your checklist with your blowdryer filter).

I’m curious, how many extra products do you have lying around that need to be tossed? I just got rid of a 💩 load of makeup and skincare products 😅😅

#snohomishwa #snohomishhair #hairtipsandtricks #thingsyoushouldknow #themoreyouknow🌈 #haircare #blondehaircare #blondehairtips #lakestevenswashington #snohomishsalon

There is something so special about having a fresh canvas to work with 😍

Having a naturally dark base really helps make her blonde highlights pop and I am here for it!!

I recently was able to add some extra time to my schedule, which means I have extra time to see some new clients 🥰

If you’ve been thinking about scheduling with me, I’d love to have you! DM me “newbie” and we can get started 🫶

See you soon!

#snohomishcounty #snohomishhair #snohomishhairsalon #snohomishhairstylist #snohocounty #lakestevens #lakestevenswa #lakestevenswashington #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair #snohomishsalon #snohomishwashington #snohomishwa

When you get extensions installed with me the very first time, I want to make sure you are set up for success!

Here is a sneak peek of what all first-time extension clients get when they book a new install.

NOUNOU Shampoo + Conditioner are my favorite from Davines. I’ve been using them in my own hair for years and they feel so great in my extensions. They have a very subtle smell and provide a lot of moisture and softness without ever feeling too heavy. It is always my go-to recommendation because I have never come across someone whose hair hasn’t love it

OI Hair Butter and Oil are always included as well! The hair butter makes a great deep conditioner, and the oil is great to use wet or dry. It has UV and heat protection and I put a little on my hair every night before bed to keep it hydrated

I also include an extension friendly hair brush, and a detangler/leave-in product. Right now I’m loving Kevin.Murphy’s Un.Tangled but this product might change a bit depending on what I’m loving at the moment and what I feel will best serve my client.

If you’re interested in becoming a client, or just want to know where you can purchase some of these products to try for yourself, comment below or send me a DM and I’ll point you in the right direction!

#snohomishwa #snohomishcounty #snohomishwashington #snohomishsalon #downtownsnohomish #snohomies #snohomishhair #snohomishhairsalon #snohomishhairstylist #snohocounty #lakestevens #lakestevenswa #lakestevenswashington #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair #snohomishextensions #handtiedextensions #handtiedextensionswashington #snohomishhandtiedextensions

February photo dump 📸

I take an absurd amount of photos and videos every month that never see the light of day

And while I try to be better about “showing up on social media” I just don’t really have much to say

So enjoy this little montage of what I’ve been up to this month, both in and out of the salon

February is the shortest but LONGEST month. I’m so sick of the raining gray weather and so ready for spring and summer. Looking forward to March 🌼

#photodump #monthinreview #toddlermom #toddlerlife #hairstylist #hairsalon #snohomishwa #granitefallswa #pnw #pnwonderland

Hey friends! It feels like it has been a minutes since I’ve actually showed my face around here. So in case you are new, or have forgotten, here are a few quick facts about me!

I’m Molly 😌
I’m 32
💇🏼‍♀️ I have been a hairstylist since 2012
I’ve known I wanted to be a hair stylist since middle school!
👨‍👩‍👧 I live in Granite Falls with my husband, my almost 2 year old daughter, and our two dogs
💍 I’ve been with my husband since I was 19 and I was 23 when we got married
🏔️My husband is in the Navy and we have lived in Washington since 2017
🏖️Before that, we lived in San Diego and both grew up in northern CA
🌿 My favorite color is green
🥖When (LOL, *if*) I get some free time, I love making bread. I started with sourdough before it was cool * and since gluten isn’t really my friend I’ve been working on making GF bread!
👩‍🍳I hate the day to day “what’s for dinner” struggle but absolutely love having all our friends over and making a big meal

Do we have anything in common??

Just a reminder, friends, my DMs are always open! Whether you just want to chat, introduce yourself, ask me a hair question, or want my sourdough recipe 😂

Chat soon! 🫶

#hairstylist #hairsalon #snohomishwa #snohomishwashington #meetyourstylist #lakestevens #lakestevenswa #downtownsnohomish

It’s not often I get the chance to show off short extensions!

I only have two clients that wear extensions in truly short hair (cutting 2 inches off your 14 inch extensions doesn’t count as short, sorry 🤣)

A little bit of hair can actually make a whole lot of difference to your short style!

For Karaline, we added just two wefts of extensions to her bob. This not only helps to add some density to her naturally fine hair, it also gives us more freedom to add texture and layers!

If you like to have short hair but have ever thought:

“I wish my haircut could look more blunt”
“I wish I had more hair so I could add some layers without it looking weird”
“I wish my hair had more body”

or anything else along those lines, let’s chat! I’d love to see if extensions could help you, too 😊

#shorthair #shortextensions #extensionbob #snohomishextensions #snohomishhair #snohomishsalon #seattleextensions #monroewaextensions

EDIT! My on screen text didn’t show up when I posted 😭 Here’s what it should say:
1. Purple shampoo can not make your hair lighter
2. Washing your hair every day isn’t great, but neither is not washing often enough
3. You should be trimming your hair every 2 months

Things I want every client to know:

Purple shampoo cannot remove pigment, it’s just shampoo. It does, however, DEPOSIT pigment. Overuse can actually make your hair darker 😩

It’s rare to see someone who washes daily anymore, but did you know going long periods of time can be worse? Your scalp needs to stay clean to continue producing healthy hair, and your ends need the moisture you get from conditioner. Shoot for 2x a week!

Trims are good! You don’t need a full chop every 2 months but a little clean up can go a long way in making your style feel fresh (and it will be easier to brush through!)

So, what did you learn? I have plenty more nuggets to share!

#hairtips #hairhealth #whatyoushouldknow #snohomishwa #snohomishsalon #snohomishcounty #snohomishhair

I'm not sure if you know this but....

WARM tones are getting so popular right now!

I am loving this trend for so many reasons:

☀️ warm colors are naturally flattering on most people

☀️ the underlying pigment in everyone's hair is yellow/orange/red so by embracing the warm pigments we can work with our hair instead of against it!

☀️ blondes with warm undertones actually appear LIGHTER because they reflect more light

☀️ you save $$ and space in your shower because you won't need purple shampoo 😂🤷‍♀️

Don't get me wrong, there is a difference in GOLDEN blonde and YELLOW 😅

The blondes of the 90s and 00s were cringey because toner wasn't as widely used. Even when I went to beauty school in 2011 we were RARELY ever using a toner 🥴

Now, I use a toner with every single blonde service. We can embrace and enhance those golden tones without letting them run around unchecked 😅😂

Are you up for adding even the teeniest 🤏 bit of warmth at your next appointment? You know you want to!!

#snohomishhair #snohomishsalon #blondehair #blondehighlights #warmblonde #sunkissed #sunkissedhair #sunkissedblonde #balayage #goldenblonde #lakestevenswa #lakestevensblonde #lakestevenssalon #lakestevenshair

Do you know what to expect out of the life of your extensions?

Aside from damage to the weft of the extensions, your hair will need to be replaced in about 9-12 months from normal wear and tear.

As you wear them, you'll notice the color will start to fade, the hair will get shorter and maybe even a bit thinner, and they might start to turn really warm.

It's important to remember that these extensions already lived a life on someone else's head! Weird to think about, I know, but this hair may be new to you but it's actually already at least a few years old.

The best way you can help ensure you get the longest life out of your extensions is by:

🌿 refreshing the color regularly
🌿 using all the recommended products at home
🌿 checking with your stylist before using new products
🌿 tossing any sunscreen that has avobenzone (check your skincare products too!)
🌿 using a filter on your shower to reduce mineral buildup
🌿 making sure you are using plenty of hydrating products

So far, my extensions are still going strong at 10 months! I have cut a few inches off and I don't mind the warmer tones, so I have that working for me 😉 and I'm hoping to get another 2-3 months with them!

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Surprise! We’re all human (myself included). Here are some things you never have to apologize for when sitting in my chair

Not brushing your hair before your appointment
Wearing your workout clothes/PJs/slippers
Working
Talking on the phone
Reading a book
Needing some space
Having to pee in the middle of your appointment
Needing a snack (I get hangry too that’s why I always have snacks)
Coming with dirty hair
Coming with a messy bun
Not wearing makeup
Not getting their hair done “often enough”
Having a large bag
Complaining about your spouse
Complaining about your kids
Complaining about literally anything
Crying
Laughing
Running less than 5 minutes late (10 on Fridays because of parking )

This list could go on for a while, but hopefully you get the point

Sometimes I say sorry for the dumbest shit, and I’m really working on that. So just in case you are also a chronic people pleaser, I’d like to remind you:

Come as you are, my friend. You are welcome here!

Is there something on this list that surprised you? Or something you think should be added? Let me know below!

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I had the pleasure of doing my friend and co-worker @cayleygove’s hair the other day and unintentionally captured this moment

Losing your hair (whether it’s postpartum or for another reason) can be traumatizing! It can make you feel hopeless, and even like you are going a liiiiittle 🤏 crazy 🫣

Cayley’s baby is 15 months old, so the process of all this hair growing back is definitely not fast. But here is the proof that it’s definitely coming back strong!

Not everyone loses hair this dramatically, and for some it grows back more gradually rather than all at once. Some people don’t notice any changes in their hair after giving birth!

Leave a 🫶 in the comments if you had to go through this process with your kids! I think it’s much more common than people realize ❤️

✨Taking a break from the chaos 💆🏼‍♀️✨

I really didn’t understand the term “overstimulation” until I became a mom

That’s when I really learned how important it is to try to take a break when you can get one!

That’s my goal for you in the salon: I want you to really be able to take a break from the chaos

Even when it’s a little loud in here with the blowdryers going and other clients talking, can you take a moment to yourself? To really tune in and turn off your brain?

It is so much easier said than done!

Often, I have clients in the chair getting work done, coordinating kids’ schedules, ordering groceries…it never ends!

But I want to encourage you next time you’re in the salon: bring your headphones and take a few minutes to yourself! You are never required to keep me entertained, and those few minutes may be the only calm time you get!

When I feel the need for a break, I like to sit in my car in silence after work before daycare pickup. It helps me center myself before what I know will be a crazy dinnertime (why are the hours of 5pm-7pm the most hectic 😅😅)

When was the last time you took a minute for yourself?

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Let’s talk about WHY I want to help you elevate your extension business:

I am certified in four extension methods. I’ve spent thousands of dollars learning about different sew-in methods and have been practicing behind the chair for almost 5 years.

I felt like I was constantly chasing a new method to fill the void in my practical, behind the chair knowledge. With each class I made small improvements on how to provide the overall experience I wanted to for my clients. In hindsight, I could have learned so much from just watching another artist work for a day on REAL clients, not models or doll heads!

I honestly don’t feel as if I have anything revolutionary to teach. Maybe that’s my imposter syndrome talking, or maybe I’m just tired of seeing stylists leave a class with a certification but such a small understanding of the service overall.

What I want to help you with is the WHY. WHY should my sections look like this? WHY should I choose this bead size, this thread, this clump of hair, for this specific client and hair type? WHY does my client need extensions? WHYYYY are their beads slipping 😅

If you’re tired of just being told HOW and want to lean into the WHY, let’s chat 🥰 Comment “SHADOW” for more info or send me a message!

I recently took a month off from wearing extensions, and it didn’t really happen on purpose but I learned a few important lessons I want to share!

1. It truly felt like NO ONE noticed I took them out (except my husband who helped me 🤣). I also don’t think anyone realized when I put them back in. Even though I didn’t put them in to impress anyone, it was an important reminder that most people aren’t paying that much attention!

2. I am blessed with a pretty average amount of hair. Prior to wearing extensions I never really felt like my hair was limp or boring. I put them in because I had experienced some mild/moderate postpartum hair loss and I just wasn’t feeling like myself, but I really still have a good head of hair. So it caught me off guard that it took me so long to not hate my hair 🥲

3. If I had just kept going in and getting my extensions moved up as usual, I wouldn’t have really realized how I was not enjoying taking care of my long hair. I won’t say those long extensions won’t make a comeback lol, but definitely the long hair was becoming a nuisance with winter coats and hoods and scarves and rain 😅 and I am enjoying having a style closer to the length of my natural hair for now!

Have you ever considered taking a short “break” from your extensions? I was just talking about this with another client and I’m curious how others feel about it! I honestly would probably never have done it if I wasn’t so terrible at prebooking my appointments with @‌forged_in_beauty 😂

Just trying to pretend like I’m classy enough to hang in Napa but I grew up in Fairfield #iykyk

Also I’m not wearing makeup because I managed to slice my eyelid with aluminum foil yesterday but 2024 is off to a great start 🙃

How are we supposed to sum up such an incredible year in 10 seconds?

Obviously I could have shared so much more. I've done some amazing hair and seen so many incredible clients, I remodeled our guest bathroom almost completely by myself, visited with friends and family. But watching this girl grow and change has been the highlight of my year by far. It's true what they say, the days are long but the years are short! And boy does she keep me busy 😂

I can't wait to see what 2024 brings 💕

I just really wanted to make sure my station was different from everyone else’s 😅

I knew that this was either going to turn out really cool or really weird and thank god it turned out good 😂

I did have to wrestle those damn balloons for 45 minutes to get them attached to the wall so it better be worth it 🙃

I don’t say this to put any stylist down, it’s simply that many methods out there are not giving stylists the tools they need to truly succeed!

When I first started out in extensions my knowledge of color was *very* limited

*before pics are not my work, but a few years ago they could have been

Having education in multiple methods has really opened my eyes to how little practical education is available out there

That’s why I offer one-on-one education!

To help stylists fill in the gaps left by their education with practical, in person work.

You can shadow me in the salon and watch me work on real clients, solving real day to day problems.

After spending the day with me, you’ll also get a 30 day mentorship. You’ll have access to ask me any questions you have as you take what you learn back to your own clients.

If you’re interested, DM me “shadow” and I’ll send you the details! Tag a stylist who could use a little extra support in their business so we can all lift each other up ❤️

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Why?

Because your scalp health is important!

Sectioning off each row of your extensions ensures the shampoo is reaching your scalp, which is where it needs to be!

Properly removing the oil and dead skin (gross) from your scalp is essential for a healthy scalp.

And a healthy scalp is essential for healthy hair!

You don’t need to do this ever wash, but it should be a part of your regular routine.

If you’re like me and go 5-7 days without washing your extensions, this step is even more important. I do this weekly!

I start by washing and rinsing the bottom row. Then, let down the top row and repeat. Finally, I let down my natural hair and wash that.

This ensures thorough washing and rinsing, keeping your natural hair and scalp happy and healthy.

This can also be beneficial for anyone with thick, dense hair or who struggles with oil buildup. Not just for extension wearers!

Leave me a 👍🏻 in the comments if you learned something new from this post 🥰

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🚂🚂 it’s not ALWAYS long blonde extensions over here okay 😂

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The beauty of wearing extensions is that they hold a style SO well, but this nighttime style is great for anyone with long hair who likes to wear it curled!

STEP ONE: Oil! Remember, if you’re washing your hair once a week you are also only conditioning it once a week. One pump of oil at night will help keep it from drying out between washes

STEP TWO: Brush! I shouldn’t have to say this, but you have to brush your hair DAILY. Preferably 2-3 times.

STEP THREE: Braid! I wear a rope braid when I sleep, it definitely loosens up overnight but that’s okay, it still keeps things from getting tangled and wearing it in a looser braid helps maintain the style rather than changing it.

That’s it! in the morning, I brush it out, add dry shampoo, wash and re-style my bangs, and add about 4 curls on each side to freshen it up if it’s too loose (which is happening more often now with all this rain 🌧️).

How are you wearing your hair when you sleep? Let me know in the comments what’s working for you and give this one a try if you need something new!

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Choosing to dive into the world of sew-in extensions is 100% the best idea I’ve had

I truly couldn’t tell you want I expected to come of taking that first class

I drove all the way out to Idaho Falls with my bestie to take that class 😂

It ended up being the best move I could have made in my career

I didn’t realize at the time just how fulfilling this type of transformation could be!

And the detail work is my faaaave! I would stitch extensions all day (until my hands cramp up lol)

What’s one decision you made that ended up benefitting you more than you ever could have imagined? Let me know in the comments! ❤️

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This is why I say: extensions can be life changing!

When this client came to me during her consultation she said “I just want to be able to wear my hair down” 🥺

For so long, she had been pulling her hair into a low ponytail or bun using a small clip-in to help her hair look more “normal”.

Her hair is so fine, but so thick at her roots! It isn’t over-processed, her hair follicles just have a really fast turnover rate.

She constantly has a lot of new growth, but those hairs just don’t grow long enough to thicken up her ends.

I find this scenario quite common among my extension clients, and it can feel incredibly frustrating!

I know you’ve tried it all, the vitamins. Shampoos. Treatments. You’ve gotten the blood work and talked to a dermatologist.

(Side note, if you are experiencing hair issues and haven’t looked into see a Trichologist I highly encourage you to)

With the help of extensions, we are able to fill in and thicken up those ends, even on fine hair.

Sew-in extensions allow me to customize the placement, sectioning, weight distribution, and color to be safe and blended on almost every hair type.

If you’ve been struggling feeling confident with your hair, let’s have a chat! ✨

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I get this question a lot.

After four years of giving others extensions but not wearing them myself, why now?

I had a lot of excuses in the past

I liked being low maintenance (still am!), I was having scalp issues, my natural hair was already great…

Truthfully? Postpartum hair loss was what really triggered this desire to wear extensions

My hair is filling back in nicely but I don’t see myself taking them out 😂

Even almost a year and a half later, I’m still working on feeling confident in my not-so-new body (iykyk)

Most days I don’t have time to do much more than brush my hair and touchup a few curls

They are so much lower maintenance than I realized since I only wash them once a week

Plus I love the length I’m able to get with extensions!

I don’t see myself going back anytime soon 😂

At the end of the day, you don’t have to justify your decision to wear extensions to anyone

Anything that makes you feel better, more confident, and like the best version of you is WORTH IT.

Bonus, it gives you a few hours away from the kids when you need it 🤪

If you’ve ever thought about extensions but worried they weren’t for you, I’d love to chat! ❤️
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What do the people on the other side of the salon who can’t see my needle and thread think I’m doing with my hands 😂 don’t mind me just waving my magic wand 👐

YES! You can wear your extensions straight! 
Most of my clients love leaving with their hair curled, so it’s always a treat when comes wants to leave with straight hair (especially when I remember to get pictures)

With the right install, you can wear your hair straight, curled, or wavy!

There are some instances where you may have a harder time blending your extensions when they are straight. This is usually because you:

🌿Need more extensions

🌿Should have your extensions installed a little higher

🌿Your natural hair is short or broken through the crown and it needs time to grow/heal

Which do you prefer, straight or curly?

If you’re a stylist that still needs a little help with extensions, check the link in my bio if you’re interested in shadowing me in the salon! #snohomishwa #snohomishsalon #snohomishhair #snohomishextensions #extensioneducation

Have you ever wondered what the beaded weft process looks like?

First, I start by laying a foundation of beads in the client’s natural hair. This foundation is what we use to sew the wefts in place! 
I prefer to sew on 1-2 wefts underneath the beads first. This is an extra step, but it keeps me organized, prevents wefts from slipping while stitching, and also makes the express move-up easier.

Then, I add another 2-3 wefts on top of the foundation. This keeps the beads concealed so you have more flexibility in how you wear your hair!

This process is repeated for each row the client needs. When everything is finished, we cut the extensions to blend and style them 💇🏼‍♀️

New clients can click the link in my bio to learn more and get started on the process!
 Are you a stylist wanting to learn more about extensions? Check the link in my bio for opportunities to shadow me in the salon ❤️ #beadedweftextensions #extensioneducation #stylisteducation #harperellishairco #snohomish #snohomishwa

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