Hair = Textiles?

Happy New Year 🤍

As we step into a fresh year, I want to wish you excellent health, inner peace, and the ability to really take in and appreciate the good things and people as they come. Life moves fast, and I hope 2026 brings moments of ease, joy, and grounding—both in and out of the salon.

I also want to take a moment to say how deeply appreciative I am of each of you. To my long-time clients, thank you for your trust, loyalty, and the conversations we’ve shared over the years. And to anyone new I had the pleasure of meeting in 2025—thank you for finding your way to my chair. It truly means so much to me that you choose to spend your time here.

Looking ahead, I’m very excited about what 2026 holds! 

 I have a well earned vacation planned for mid-May! At the end of October, I’ll be traveling to Toronto, Canada to attend a phenomenal (curl-specific) Academy—something I’ve wanted to do for the past four years. People travel from all over the world to attend this! Continuing my education and bringing that knowledge back to you is one of the parts of this work I value most, and I can’t wait to share what I learn.

Thank you for being part of this community. I’m filled with gratitude to head into a new year with you!

Now, on to some hair care information! 

Our Hair Is a Delicate Fabric (Really)

Most people think of hair as strong and tough. In reality? Hair behaves much more like a delicate fabric than a solid object.

If hair were a textile, it would be closest to silk or fine wool—made of protein fibers, sensitive to heat, friction, moisture, and how it’s handled day to day. And just like a favorite silk blouse, how you care for it determines how long it stays beautiful.

Washing: Gentle Always Wins

Hair doesn’t need to be scrubbed—it needs cleansing without abrasion.

Hot water, harsh shampoos, and rough handling lift the cuticle, leaving hair dry and more vulnerable.


A better approach:

* Cleanse the scalp, not the ends

* Use lukewarm water

* Let shampoo rinse through the lengths

Overwashing is like repeatedly washing cashmere in hot water; it may survive, but it won’t stay soft for long.

Friction: The Quiet Source of Damage

Friction is one of the most common and overlooked sources of damage.

It comes from:

* Wind tangling hair against itself

* Coats, scarves, and high collars rubbing the nape

* Cotton pillowcases

* Rough towels

* Aggressive brushing, especially when hair is wet

When hair is wet, it swells and stretches, making it especially fragile—very similar to wool when soaked. Reducing friction with silk or satin pillowcases, microfiber towels, and gentle detangling helps preserve the hair fiber over time.

Heat: Powerful, Not Harmless

Heat doesn’t just dry hair—it changes the structure of keratin. Repeated high heat weakens the hair fiber, leading to breakage and loss of elasticity.

Think of pressing a wool sweater with too much heat—once it’s damaged, there’s no reversing it.

Smarter heat habits:

* Always use a heat protectant

* Appropriate temperatures for your texture when possible.

* Fewer heat days when possible. 

Great hair isn’t about avoiding heat—it’s about being intentional with it.

Color & Chemical Services: Tailoring the Fiber

Color and lightening are controlled chemical processes, similar to tailoring a garment. When done thoughtfully, hair can stay strong and beautiful. When pushed too far, the fiber loses integrity.

This is why professional guidance and consistent home care matter just as much as the service itself.

A Note for Curly Hair

Curly hair (and fine hair!) is naturally more delicate. The bends and twists along each strand create stress points, and natural oils have a harder time traveling down the hair shaft.

That means:

* Friction shows up faster

* Overwashing can lead to dryness 

* Heat and brushing require extra intention

Curly hair thrives on moisture, patience, and protection—not force.

The Takeaway

When you treat your hair like cashmere you wear every day, everything shifts:

* Gentler habits

* Smarter styling choices

* Health that lasts beyond a single good hair day

Beautiful hair isn’t about doing more.
It’s about treating it with care.

Hopefully this has been informative and even slightly entertaining! 

I wish you all the very best for this upcoming year! 

I look forward to the beautiful hair and conversations ahead!