TLC Salon and Spa

Photo by: The Quench Summer is here and with the sun, heat and sweat comes a desire to keep looking good even when you can’t cool down. Now due to the change in season and temperature, you probably won’t be using all of the same beauty products that you did during winter or even spring. That’s where we come in: here’s our list of beauty essentials for the warm, summer months to keep you looking and feeling good. Makeup While your core makeup may stay the same, this is something that changes from season to season. From colors to texture and more, switching up your makeup helps you try new things and find the best product for that time of year.  Photo by: In The Frow The first essential for your summer makeup look is a lightweight foundation. This is crucial in the heat since when you sweat, the light foundation won’t mess up your skin like a heavier one could. Aveda has their Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture product that comes in different tones with organic in...

At TLC Salon and Spa, we are a Deva Curl certified salon, which means we know how to successfully take care of your curly hair, no matter the type of curls you have. Whether they are loose loops or tight corkscrews, there’s a perfect hairstyle for you. So, instead of reaching for the straightener, embrace your natural hair with these styles.  Classic Bun You can’t go wrong with a classic bun and you shouldn’t let your natural curls stop you from pulling off this perfect look that gets your hair a little bit more under control. To spruce up your bun, you can always add a scarf to act as a headband. This jazzes up your hair and gets all those annoying “baby hairs” out of your face so you can focus on conquering the day.  Check out this video that features 3 different types of buns you can do with your own hair! Classic Ponytail Since we’re on the topic of classic looks, the ponytail is another look that you can’t go wrong with. You get to show off your m...

So, you want to color your hair and came across two styles that appear quite similar: the balayage and the ombre. Well to some these words may sound foreign, and to others maybe you’ve heard of them but aren’t sure what they each are. Now before you run to your hair stylist randomly choosing one of these styles, we have some basic information for you about each. Balayage: First and foremost, a balayage isn’t only the style in which your hair is dyed, but is more so a technique your stylist will use to dye the hair. In French, balayage means “sweeping,” which describes the way the hair dye is applied. It is freehandedly painted on to blend the new color with the old. With the normal way of highlighting hair, typically with foils, the highlights can begin to look separate from the natural color as your roots grow in. The balayage technique can help avoid those pesky roots from ruining your perfect color. This is because the application of this technique is very diffe...

It’s summertime, which means it’s time for those long days spent in the sun. Although it’s great to soak up that Vitamin D, exposure to UV rays for extended periods of time can be damaging to your hair and skin. Fortunately, there are many products that can help protect you while keeping your hairhealthy and your skin young. Hair Products: -         Leave-in Detangler After a long day at the ocean, you come home only to realize that your hair is full of knots. And it’s not the small, brush for a couple minutes and they’re gone knots, but full-on size of a small bird’s nest knots. Instead of spending time sitting in the shower waiting for your conditioner to work its magic, get some leave-in detangler. You can still do all your favorite activities while getting rid of your knots, no stressful brushing required.   -         Hydrating Shampoo/Conditioner Spending time in the sun doesn’t only a...