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Written by: Samantha K. Paris If you live in Central Virginia with us, you already know spring humidity hits differently around here. One minute your hair looks smooth and the next you step outside and suddenly everything is frizzy, sticky, or melting off your face. Humidity can be incredibly frustrating for both hair and skin, but with the right prep, you can keep everything looking healthier, smoother, and more manageable all season long. Why Humidity affects hair so much H

Written by: Samantha K. Paris Most people spend hundreds-to-thousands of dollars on their hair every year... only to unknowingly damage it while they sleep. We know that's upsetting to read, because how could sleeping possibly be bad for your hair?! There's good news: One of the easiest ways to protect your hair from unnecessary damage, reduce breakage, and make your style last longer takes less than five minutes, right before you go to bed. Sleeping with your hair in a loose

Written By: Samantha K. Paris If you've ever sat in the salon chair and heard your stylist say, "We just need to tone it," you may have wondered what that actually means. You may have thought that this what makes the hair a lighter shade. You maybe thought it was a dye, a treatment, or just for shine. And why does the blonde hair sometimes turn brassy in the first place? Let's break down the science behind hair toning and why it's one of the most important parts of achieving

Written by: Samantha K. Paris With a combined 20+ years of experience behind the chair, blonding specialty courses, and multiple blonding certifications in our salon, we know our blonding services. But we don't expect our clients to! You're the guest, we're the host, we've got you. At Storybook Salon, we know that choosing the right service can be a bit overwhelming, so we want to simplify that for you! While all salons and areas are going to word things a bit differently, th