Hair Breakage and Split Ends | Avalanche Salon

What Causes Breakage and Split Ends

How can you prevent breakage? Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways hair breakage occurs! Brushing The way you brush your hair and the brush you use is the most common ways to cause stress and breakage to your hair. Choose a wide-toothed comb, start from the ends, moving up as…

Exfoliating | Avalanche Salon and Spa

Home Remedies for Exfoliating

Not only are do-it-yourself exfoliators cheaper than store bought ones, but they are also free of harmful ingredients that are regularly found in exfoliators. Polyethylene, also referred to as PEGS, makes up the small plastic beads that are found in face scrubs and body washes. Polyethylene is contaminated with a chemical that is considered a…

Best Eyeshadow Looks for Different Colored Eyes

Best Eyeshadow Looks for Different Colored Eyes Eyeshadow application can be daunting, especially if you are unaware of what colors compliment your eyes. Eyeshadow colors are not a one size fits all, therefore we have put together a list of the best eyeshadow hues to wear, depending on the color of your eyes. There’s something…

Get the Hairstyle You Want | Avalanche Salon and Spa Collegeville

What is Color Correcting?

Color correcting is using colored makeup in order to fix blemishes or imperfections on the skin. The makeup comes in a wide range of colors, including green, purple, orange, red, pink, and yellow. The colors are applied beneath your concealer and help to fully eliminate any discolorations. These correctors are sold in the form of…

Best Makeup Techniques for Each Face Shape

Best Makeup Techniques for Each Face Shape Makeup application is not the same for everyone, as some products and techniques look different on different people. While certain contouring techniques might flatter one face shape, they do not look identical on another. The six most common face shapes, which include round, oval, square, rectangle, heart, and…

August Specials

August 2018 Specials FREE HAIRCUT ($40 value) with any Color service (New Clients only). *Valid for bookings with Alea only. 40% off all summer styles at the Skye Boutique! It’s not too early to start planning your holiday appointments! Call today 610-489-2049. Repair your summer hair! Treat yourself to a deep conditioning treatment. 25% off…

Home Remedies for Damaged Hair | Avalanche Salon and Spa

Home Remedies for Damaged Hair

We all experience damaged hair at one point or another, whether it is seen through forms of breakage, split ends, loss of shine, or an itchy scalp. We see damage to our hair caused by a variety of reasons, from excessively washing with harsh alcohols and soaps, exposure to dry and hot weather, the use…

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Skin Care for Your Skin Type

Makeup is all about achieving a flawless look. The eyeshadow should be blended, the brows precise, the foundation smooth and blemish free— however, what is often swept under the rug is that the key to having that smooth and perfect foundation base may very well be a healthy skin care routine. Not everything can be…