Hair by Jess at Harbor Hair

I have appointment opening for tomorrow 5/19 from 2:30-4:30

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Call or text 252-241-8506

Messages that just make what I do worth it ❤️❤️❤️

New client for me 💖

This client had multiple retouches over time that created unevenness and heaviness through the top and mids. We took a softer, strategic approach using highlights to break up the buildup, rebalance the overall color, and create a more seamless blend throughout the hair 🤍

This appointment was the first step in transitioning her toward a lighter, more blended blonde that will have a softer, lower-maintenance grow out against her natural regrowth over time ✨

The biggest goal for today was carefully lifting through the previous layers of color without compromising the integrity of her hair — and honestly, I’m so happy with how beautifully she lifted. When working through multiple layers of older color, you never fully know how the hair is going to respond, so achieving this kind of softness and evenness in the first session was a huge win 👏

The end result already feels brighter, softer, and much more cohesive while still maintaining dimension and shine ✨

📍 Hair By Jess @ Harbor Hair
📱 252-241-8506
🔗 Vagaro.com/hairby1

Sometimes blonde can get a little too over-lightened and lose the natural depth and dimension that makes it really pop, My client really wanted to bring some of her dark back through her previous Blonde✨

For this transformation, we did a full highlight and strategically added lowlights throughout to bring back softness, contrast, and dimension while still keeping her bright blonde overall. The result is a more blended, lived-in blonde that looks softer, healthier, and way more natural 🤍

Finished with a tone and fresh trim for that silky, effortless finish ✨

Appointments available ✨
📍 Hair By Jess @ Harbor Hair
📱 252-241-8506
🔗 Vagaro.com/hairby1

Rich brunette + soft bronde dimension 🤎✨

Today we did an all-over color refresh with gray coverage and added subtle “bronde” highlights throughout for soft dimension and movement.

The perfect option for brunettes who want brightness and depth without going overly blonde. The soft ribbons of lighter color give the hair that effortless, lived-in look while still keeping it rich and natural.

Finished with soft layers and a side bang for all the dimension to pop. ✂️🤍

Full balayage + lived-in blonde refresh ✨

My client hadn’t had her hair done in over a year, so the goal today was brightening her up while still keeping it soft, blended, and low maintenance. We added dimension and brightness throughout while keeping that natural lived-in look that grows out beautifully. 🤍

Because her hair had been through a long stretch without professional color, hair health was a top priority. We used K18 throughout the service to help protect and support the integrity of her hair while lightening, followed by a healthy trim to bring everything back to life.

The result: soft ribbons of blonde, seamless blending, healthier ends, and hair that feels just as good as it looks ✨

Appointments available at Hair by Jess @ Harbor Hair
📍 New Bern, NC
📞 252-241-8506
Book online: https://www.vagaro.com/hairby1

A little hairstylist real talk🤍

Bringing inspiration photos to your appointment is actually SUPER helpful. I love them. They help me see the vibe, tone, placement, brightness, movement, all of it.

BUT…

Your hair is not her hair

And that’s not a bad thing.

The girl in the photo may have:
• twice your density
• half your density
• extensions
• naturally curly hair
• naturally straight hair
• zero gray hair
• tons of gray hair
• a completely different texture
• different bone structure
• different lighting
• or honestly… a filter doing half the work or it’s just full blown AI-(actually there’s a lot of that these days)🫣

Hair isn’t “copy + paste.” It’s customized.

And another thing I hear a lot is:
“15 years ago my hair used to do this…”

And honestly? I believe you.

Because hair changes A LOT over the years.

Hormones, stress, medications, aging, thyroid changes, postpartum changes, and even going gray can completely change the way your hair behaves. Sometimes gray hair comes in coarser, curlier, more resistant, or just with a mind of its own.

The hair you had at 20 is usually not the same hair you’ll have at 40 — and that’s completely normal.

I think part of having great hair is learning to evolve WITH your hair instead of fighting what it naturally wants to do now.

Sometimes it’s not about chasing the exact hair you had years ago…
It’s about figuring out what works best for your current hair, current lifestyle, and current season of life.

And honestly? That’s where the magic usually happens.

A good stylist isn’t trying to make you look like someone else. We’re trying to create the BEST version of YOUR hair — something that works with your texture, your routine, and your everyday life. Hair that feels manageable for YOU, something you can realistically take care of every day and still feel confident and beautiful wearing 🤍

BLONDE. BLONDE. BLONDE. ✨

This one was all about maximum brightness with zero compromise on hair health.
We went in with a full babylight to create that soft, seamless blonde from root to end—no harsh lines, no chunky pieces, just clean, dimensional light.

✨ Finished with a custom toner to dial in the perfect shade
✨ Treated with K18 to keep the integrity strong and the hair feeling like silk

For my brunettes 🤎

A rich level 4/5 base paired with soft level 6 highlight to create the most natural, dimensional look.
This is the kind of color that adds movement and depth without going too light or high-maintenance.

Subtle. Glossy. Effortless.

Perfect for anyone who wants a refresh while still feeling like themselves ✨

Thank you for booking with me Emily 💖

Book here: https://www.vagaro.com/hairby1
252-241-8506