Hair by Alisha

I am taking Back-To-School orders now! Message me if you would like products! I’m planning on placing my order by then end of today 🤎

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Good morning! ☀️

Today we're at the Plattsburgh VA Clinic! 🇺🇸
5180 North Catherine street until 1:00pm.

If you're a veteran, stop by and enjoy a FREE handcrafted coffee courtesy of Operation Valor Horizon, along with a FREE cookie generously donated by Flour Shed. ☕🍪🤎

It's a beautiful day to come out, connect with others, and learn about the incredible organizations making a difference for our veterans and our community. We'd love to see you!

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Before & After

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Hair By Alisha

Why Hair Is Most Fragile When It’s Wet

Every time your hair gets wet, its internal structure temporarily weakens. Water breaks the hydrogen bonds inside the hair fiber, bonds responsible for nearly one-third of the hair’s strength.

At the same time, the hair shaft swells by about 15% as it absorbs water. This expansion lifts the cuticle layers instead of allowing them to lie flat like protective armor.

When the cuticle lifts, the strands begin to catch and rub against each other, which is why hair tangles so easily after washing.

For roughly 30 minutes after washing, hair is at its most vulnerable stage. Yet this is exactly when many people:

• Rub their hair aggressively with a towel
• Brush or comb roughly
• Apply heat with styling tools

All of this creates friction and stress on hair that is already weakened.

How to protect wet hair:

• Use a microfiber towel instead of rough terry cloth
• Detangle gently from the ends upward using a wide-tooth comb
• Allow hair to air-dry or fully dry before using heat tools

Think of wet hair like a fiber that has temporarily lost a significant portion of its strength. The way you treat it during this stage makes a huge difference in preventing breakage and preserving healthy hair.

🔥 Winter blonde 🥵 When clients trust me with their hair, magic happens. Lived-in color is my go-to! The after speaks volumes 😍

Reminder:
3 signs you need a Gloss!
1. Your color looks dull
2. Your ends feel dry
3. Your color is looking brassy
Think of a gloss as a top coat for your hair revives color, adds shine, and smooths the cuticle

Hi, Just a little note from Me!
If you would like an appointment for November or December, PLEASE book NOW. I only have a few appointments left until the end of the year. 💫

I am also booking into January! If there is a time that you must have, please book ahead. My evening appointments from 2-5pm book up the fastest!
Thank You 🤎