Wisp Organic Salon

🪴Wisp is now a part of the global recycling initiative to remove 95% of salon waste from landfills. From hair clippings to excess hair color, foils, etc. the beauty industry creates 877 pounds of waist per minute across the globe.

Wisp was founded on two major principles; that the salon can be a nontoxic safe environment for both clients and stylists. And reducing the environmental impact of our services through our commitment to working with product and supply companies that are dedicated to sustainability. Now, through we can be an even bigger part of the movement towards clean, sustainable salon practices. 💖

I’m thrilled to announce that the South Congress location is now open!

Natural remedies take longer than chemical and hormonal remedies. But give me 12-months and you’ll have a different head of hair. ✨

"You know how I always dread the whole year? Well, this time I'm only going to dread one day at a time."
— Charlie Brown

I no longer make resolutions but I do like to set intentions. This year my intentions are all about giving myself the nurturing attention I’ve been craving. More rest, quality time with the people I love, consistent exercise I enjoy, nutritious food, quality skin care, and treating my hair with the same love I give to my clients hair. It’s not easy to prioritize our own health and wellbeing but this is the year! 🎊🎊🎊

I’d love to know what your intentions are for the 2023. Let me know in the comments! 💖

Why are regular haircuts important???

Split ends don’t stop at the bottom of the strand. Once the hair fiber splits it will continue to separate up the shaft in multiple sections. Each section can break leaving the ends frayed and fragile.

The best defense is regular treatments and trims. You should be scheduling a haircut every 6-8 weeks if you’re maintaining a style/length or every 8-12 weeks if your goal is to gain length. Add a moisturizing or protein treatment at least every other appointment.

Why your color is fading - pt 4

Swimming Pools!!! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Oy, this one… it’s almost impossible to completely protect your hair from pool water. My best tips are these:

-Wet your hair with filtered or distilled water before jumping in the pool.

-Use a leave in conditioner as added protection (or a regular conditioner with a very light rinse).

-Using a swimmers shampoo will help the texture after swimming but will also fade your color.

-Your best best, pull your hair up and keep it above water. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 👆🏻

Thanks for following along with my tips on how to protect and prolong your color!

Why your color is fading - pt 3

UV Damage! 🌞🌞🌞

Hair needs to be protected from the sun. Sun damage ages hair like it does skin and even a little sun exposure can fade your new hair color. It’s an easy fix though!

-Use UV protection before prolonged sun exposure. Lots of products have UV protection added so read your labels.

-For extended fun in the sun please use a dedicated UV protection spray. It’s like sunscreen but for hair!

-Wear a hat! I know, duh… But it really helps. 🎩👒🧢

Why your color is fading - pt 2

Hard Water! 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

We’ve talked about this before. Minerals and heavy metals from the ground are pulled into the water and end up in your hair as you wash. Dirt, products, and sweat out/hair destroying minerals in.
Hair color will fade, look dull, and possibly change all together. What are your options? 😭

-Homeowners should install a water softener or reverse osmosis system on the house

-Renters or apartment dwellers can attach a filter cartridge or filtered shower head to the pipe that extends from the wall into the shower

-If a filter isn’t possible, grab some bottled DISTILLED water for hair washing (and for your face).

-Get a chelation treatment every 3-6 months to remove all the build up from your hair. 🛀

Why your color is fading - pt 1

Low-quality products! 🙀🙀🙀

I get it, you’ve just paid hundreds of dollars for color and now your stylist is advising you to spend more money on professional products. You do the math, you can find something cheaper on Amazon so you pass. But those products your salon sells are made to prolong your investment. They are not a gimmick, they’re an expertly designed tool! 🛠 🧪

-Pro products are formulated with higher concentrations of scientifically backed ingredients to keep your hair healthy and strong.

-Salons carry product lines designed to work synergistically with their color lines so you get the most life out of the color and prolong that glassy shine!

-Over moisturizing or over keratinizing (too much protein) is a common problem when using store bought products. Our hair requires different things at different times. And your stylist should be an expert at determining what you need and when.

Why would you spend hundreds of dollars on color only to ruin it with cheap hair care products so you can save 20 bucks??? 🤪

Don’t you just love the shine and brightness of freshly colored hair?😍

But why doesn’t it last??? 🤔

Fading between appointments is normal but if your color looks dull after a few washes there may be a few things working against you…

Follow along to learn my top 4 reasons your color is fading! 🙀

It’s a marathon not a sprint 🏃‍♀️

Healing from scalp issues, hair loss, or damage requires multiple visits and treatments. Avoiding chemicals, hormones, and other dangerous ingredients is a trade off for a quick but temporary fix. Most courses of treatment takes 3-6 months and involve weekly or bimonthly visits.

I’m in it for the long haul. I’m committed to helping you reclaim your confidence, and empower you with knowledge going forward.

Practice patience, trust the process, it’s all coming together. 💖 #