Citrine Holistic Hair Lounge

Only one appointment open before Christmas! Wednesday 12/17 at 1230

Last minute appointment tomorrow morning at 10, message me to book!

At Citrine Holistic Hair Lounge, beauty and wellness exist in perfect harmony. ✨

I’ve been a hairstylist for over 15 years — and after years of burnout, breathing in chemicals, and feeling disconnected from the very craft I loved, I decided to create a better way. My awakening came after a random conversation about toxins that changed everything I believed about health, beauty, and balance. It sent me on a mission to detox my life — and eventually, my salon.

Citrine Holistic Hair Lounge was born from that transformation. It’s a sanctuary for women who want to feel confident, nourished, and connected — inside and out. Here, beauty isn’t rushed; it’s ritualized. From low-tox hair color to scalp treatments and extensions, every service is designed to support your wellbeing and honor your natural rhythm.

I believe in simplicity — fewer products, less overwhelm, more results. My goal is to help you slow down, breathe deeper, and trust your stylist again. You’ll leave feeling grounded, radiant, and restored — without the chemical haze or salon burnout.

This is beauty that breathes. 🌿

If you’ve been noticing more hair in your shower drain lately — take a deep breath, friend. 💛
It doesn’t always mean something is wrong.

Here’s the thing most people don’t realize
👉 Shedding is normal.
👉 Hair loss is different.

Your hair is constantly cycling through four natural phases:
🌱 Anagen (Growth) — where your hair grows for 2–7 years
🍂 Catagen (Transition) — a short resting stage
🌿 Telogen (Rest) — when growth pauses
💧 Exogen (Shedding) — when old strands release to make room for new ones

We naturally shed 100-150 hairs per day, and some days it might look like more (especially on wash day).
That’s your body doing what it’s designed to do.

But sometimes, that shedding feels heavier — and that’s when it’s called Telogen Effluvium (TE).

This is when stress, illness, hormonal shifts, or nutrient deficiencies cause a temporary imbalance that pushes more hairs into the shedding phase at once.

✨ Here’s what most people don’t know:
Hair shedding can be delayed.
What you’re seeing today often connects back to what was happening 2–6 months ago — like a stressful life event, illness, surgery, or postpartum recovery.

So when you notice hair coming out more than usual, it’s often your body catching up — not something happening overnight.

The good news? TE is usually reversible once balance is restored.

🧬 Hair loss, on the other hand, is when the follicle stops producing new hair altogether — often due to genetics, autoimmune issues, or inflammation.
This type needs deeper support from a trichologist or holistic practitioner (hi 👋).

If you’ve been panicking about shedding, please know this:
Your body is communicating, not failing. The goal isn’t to fight it… it’s to support it.

💛 Here are a few simple ways to nurture healthy growth:
• Prioritize daily protein + iron-rich foods
• Support stress recovery (your follicles feel it too)
• Massage your scalp daily for 2–3 minutes
• Avoid harsh detergents + fragrances
• Stay hydrated + get restful sleep when you can

The more you understand your body, the easier it becomes to support it — from the inside out.

If you’d love to learn my favorite daily scalp support ritual for growth and calm, comment HAIR below and I’ll send it your way.

Your hormones are powerful — they control your energy, mood, cycles, fertility, and even your breast health. 💗

But here’s the thing most women don’t realize… many of the products we use every single day contain endocrine disruptors — chemicals that mess with our hormones by mimicking or blocking them.

We’re talking shampoo, deodorant, perfume, lotion… the “normal” products we’ve been told are safe. The problem isn’t just one bottle — it’s the cumulative load of all of these ingredients layered day after day.

The ripple effects? Imbalanced hormones, constant fatigue, fertility struggles, and even increased breast cancer risk. 💔

The good news? Awareness = empowerment. When you know better, you can choose better — and even small swaps can lower your exposure in a big way.

Because beauty should support your health, not harm it. ✨

👉 Comment HORMONE below and I’ll send you my favorite clean beauty swaps

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

Something I don’t think gets talked about enough? The link between the products we use every single day and our long-term health.

The average woman is exposed to dozens of harmful chemicals daily through shampoo, conditioner, hair color, deodorant, skincare, even fragrance sprays. Many of these ingredients are known endocrine disruptors — meaning they interfere with our hormones. Some, like parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, have even been linked to higher cancer risk.

That’s one of the biggest reasons I chose to make my salon low-tox. 🌿 Because you deserve to feel safe, supported, and cared for while getting your hair done. The products I use are free from the harsh chemicals most salons still rely on, so you can walk out looking gorgeous without compromising your health.

Because beauty should never come at the cost of your wellbeing. ✨

👉 Comment SAFE below and I’ll share my favorite clean beauty products that actually work.

Ever wash your hair and wake up the next morning wondering… why does it already look greasy?! 😩

You’re not alone—so many of my clients tell me the same thing. Here’s the thing: it’s usually not that you’re “doing something wrong,” it’s that your scalp is out of balance.

When your scalp is stripped with harsh shampoos or overloaded with the wrong products or built up with minerals and pollutants, it goes into overdrive producing more oil to protect itself. The result? Hair that looks oily way too fast.

That’s why I focus on scalp health at every appointment. ✨ When your scalp is balanced, your hair stays fresher longer, your wash days stretch further, and styling feels effortless.

Because busy mamas don’t have time for daily wash + style routines.

👉 Drop the word SCALP in the comments and I’ll send you my favorite at-home tip for keeping your roots fresh longer!

✨ Holiday hair = holiday confidence ✨

This time of year, my books fill up faster than your December calendar… and once they’re full, that’s it.

If you want to walk into holiday parties, family photos, or New Year’s celebrations with effortless, luxe hair — now’s the time to save your spot.

Appointments are already booking quickly (hello, holiday rush 🥂🎄), so consider this your friendly reminder from me: don’t wait, babe.

👉🏼Tap the link in bio or send me a DM to lock in your holiday hair today.

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✨Citrine Holistic Hair Lounge | Leominster + Worcester + Central MA and beyond luxe salon for low-maintenance color, scalp care & extensions ✨

When was the last time you did something just for you?

If you’re a mama, I already know the answer… you spend your days giving to everyone else. The kids, the house, your partner, your job. By the time you get a second to yourself, you’re exhausted.

But here’s the truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup. You deserve hair care that doubles as soul care.

That’s why I created my new guest packages at Citrine Holistic Hair Lounge. They’re designed to give you more than “just hair.” Think scalp health that addresses postpartum shedding + irritation, low-maintenance color that lets you stretch 10+ weeks between visits, and the kind of extensions that bring back fullness + confidence when you need it most.

✨ Less time in the salon, more time enjoying the small things.
✨ Healthy scalp = healthy hair = confident YOU.
✨ Every service = a built-in reset.

🌿 Ready to refuel your soul + fall back in love with your hair? Click the link in bio to book your package.

When I started going the holistic route, it wasn’t just about products—it was about how I wanted to feel. I was tired of the strong chemical smells, tired of the hustle, tired of beauty that didn’t feel healthy.

Now, I get to help women who feel the same way—busy moms, professionals, women who want to look put together without it being a full-time job.

Your hair should give you confidence, not stress.

Why I’m obsessed with low-maintenance hair color 👇🏼

Here’s the thing—your hair shouldn’t feel like another thing on your to-do list.

Low-maintenance color is perfect if you:
✨ Don’t have time to sit in the salon every 4 weeks
✨ Want your hair to look good months after your appointment
✨ Crave that natural, effortless vibe

It’s color that grows out soft, blends with your natural tone, and just works with your lifestyle.

If you’re over the high-maintenance cycle but still want gorgeous hair, this is for you.