When it comes to hair care, we all wish we could wake up with that “just stepped out of the salon” look everyday. Unfortunately for most of us, a day or two later our hair begins to feel oily and we’re forced to wash it. While there are obviously benefits to washing your hair, washing too often can cause scalp dryness and more breakage since hair is most fragile when it’s wet, as well as an increased production of natural oils called sebum from the scalp.

To combat the overproduction of sebum, Studio 21 recommends oil training your scalp by slowly decreasing the frequency of hair washes.

Things to consider:

The level of sebum produced by the scalp differs per person based on factors like hormones, hair type, environment, diet, and more. When done correctly, oil training your scalp can have many benefits like less time spent washing, less heat damage, less oil production and less breakage. However, if the scalp is not cleansed often enough, it can cause bacteria growth and hair loss due to clogged follicles. Oil training your scalp is definitely a fine balance and should be done slowly over time!

Add an extra day every month or two

Training your scalp to produce less oil takes time and dedication to do correctly. Studio 21 stylists recommend that when you’re starting out, try to add an extra day in between washes. So, if you wash your hair daily, start off by switching to every other day. You’ll notice over time that your hair gets less and less oily during this time frame. Depending on your level of sebum production, add an additional day between washes every month to two months.

One of the best ways to change up your hair color is to invest in highlights. Think about it: you don’t have to deal with the commitment that comes with a full head of new, permanent color; and the maintenance can be so much easier. There is no better way to get a lived-in, sun-kissed look!

Of course, highlights can be executed in a myriad of ways, and if you’ve done any research or scanned Instagram looking for inspiration pictures, you’ve probably seen the phrases “foil highlights, balayage, foilayage, ombré and hand painted." With so many types of highlights out there - its impossible to figure them out on your own.

Enter the professionals at Studio 21 and our new "Custom Highlight Package." We want to take the guesswork out of your next highlight appointment, while customizing a look that may require several different techniques. Custom highlights are our specialty here at Studio 21, and instead of having a confusing, extensive color menu with varying prices that frankly don't make any sense, we offer a beautiful experience that will allow you and your stylist to collaborate on the perfect look!

Our Custom Highlight Package includes:

• a custom lightening service with enhanced bonding technology to preserve the integrity of your hair
• a custom Bonding Treatment that yields INSTANT results and protect your hair from breakage (we're kind of obsessed)
• a custom overlay/gloss so that you have the EXACT shade of highlight you are looking for
• a hair cut with our signature blowout to give you the perfect photo finish "for the gram."