Back to School Problems: Lice

Back to School! It’s that time of year again, and you know what happens with kids going back to school: lice. Lice are a common problem, especially for kids. They’re contagious, hard to get rid of, and annoying! But the good news: they’re not dangerous. They don’t spread disease, they’re just itchy*. We’re acting proactively…

5 Easy Hairstyles!

It’s summer time, and if you’re like most people, you’ve probably stayed incredibly busy! Whether it’s because you’re working or you’re spending all your free time adventuring, it’s no wonder you don’t have time for complex hair-styling. Chances are, you’ve pulled your hair back into a ponytail, a messy bun, or a simple braid. Don’t…

Keep Your Hair Color from Fading!

Many of our clients enjoy coloring their hair, whether it is blonde, brunette, red, or a fun color! However, we know sometimes it can be tough to keep that color shining bright. So today we have a couple of tips to help you keep your blonde/brunette/black/red hair from fading. Keep your hair as healthy as…

Dry Cutting – Would You Do It?

Have you ever considered getting your hair cut while it’s dry? Cutting your hair BEFORE the shampoo may have some great benefits! Cutting dry hair lets a stylist see the shape of the hair as it’s being cut, instead of the surprise waiting when they blow dry it. Unfortunately, cutting hair wet doesn’t allow you…

Best Kept Hair Secrets

Are you getting frustrated with your hair not cooperating? Do you wish your thin hair had more of a boost? WebMD has shared a great slideshow with some of the best kept hair secrets! Take a look at the link below and see if any are applicable to your hair frustrations. http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-repair/ss/slideshow-best-kept-hair-secrets If you are…

Did You Catch the Grammy Awards?

Awards shows are a place for a  diverse display of hairstyles and makeup, but last night’s Grammy Awards may have been a bit different. Often times we see outrageous hairstyles, though many celebrities went for more of a laid back or classic type of look. Huffington Post even went as far as saying that the…

Easy, Hassle Free Hairstyles

Waking up for work each day can be difficult, and it may seem like your hair take the longest to do in the morning. Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up and put virtually zero effort into your hair and still walk out the door with it looking fabulous? Of course it would! Fortunately, Redbook…

Tame Your Static

The cold bite of winter has begun to nip at us and our hair.  The temperature has dropped and it would seem that any moisture in your hair is fading fast.  We all know what happens when the winter air sucks out the moisture in your hair: static. It’s tough to manage static, but we’ve…

It’s Time to Think About Your Holiday Color!

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s November, and you know what that means – the holidays are right around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about adding some intensity and shine to your luscious locks. Come on down to Avalanche Salon and Spa to get your hair colored professionally. Don’t even think about using the box…

Don’t Go Outside with Wet Hair!

Who remembers being told not to go out in the cold with wet hair because you’ll catch a cold, or worse yet, pneumonia? This is actually a common myth, as you get sick due to a myriad of viruses which you can come into contact with regardless of the outside temperature! But we’re not advocating…