A Makeover Story

JW Salon, located in Indianapolis, joined together with several sponsors, including My Best Friend's Hair, to grant one deserving woman a Mother's Day Makeover of her dreams.  JW Salon received several wonderful nominations and stories of hard-working mothers in the area, but one in particular really stood out.  Here is her story.... My name is Trevor and I am writing to tell you why my wife Tan...

Which Manicure is Right for You?

It use to be, the hardest decision a woman ever had to make in a nail salon was which color polish she wanted for the week.  Now we have to decide if we want regular, acrylic, gel, gelish or a shellac manicure.  For the indecisive, this can be a total nightmare. To tell you the truth, I didn’t know the difference in most of these until a few months ago.  My Best Friend's Hair gives you a brea...

Waterfall Braid How-to

Remember our post on Braid Mania?  Well, braids are getting hotter with the temperature and we have just the look to keep you looking styled this season. Follow April Wright's simple how-to video on this blog to get the same look at home.  The style is so versatile that it could be worn for a day on the beach, an afternoon shopping with friends, a nice dinner and even a formal event. So grab a c...

Formal Updo How-to

Do you have a formal event to go to this summer?  A wedding, charity ball or maybe just a night out on the town? This updo is sure to turn heads and give you a sophisticated look in just a few easy steps.  Grab a curling iron, hairspray, bobby pins and a friend and you can get this look in no time! Natasha Daniels from All Occasions Hair Salon in Greenfield, IN let us come in for the afternoon a...

Summer Hair Tips

Your skin isn't the only thing that needs to be protected from those hot summer rays.  Sun damage and exposure can cause devastating effects on your tresses.  And don't forget the chlorine in the swimming pool! Luckily there are many products that can remove harsh chemicals and remoisturize hair during these smoldering summer months. Swimming The sun and the chlorine from the swimming pool creat...

Help! My Reviews were Filtered by Yelp!

When you are looking for a contractor, you check out reviews on Angie’s List.  When you want a fabulous cut, you look at recommendations and pictures on My Best Friend’s Hair and when you’re ready to buy a product, what better place to check than Amazon?!  We live in a review-driven society.  With unlimited resources to find reviews on people, places and products, why wouldn’t you do a ...

How to Updo - Braids

Braided updos are hot in 2012.  We’ve seen them on the red carpet this year and expect to see many more this wedding and prom season.  The subtle addition of a braid can add a flirty appeal and transform a simple daytime look into an updo for a night out. We see braided hair styles on celebrities all the time.  Charlize Theron just wore one for the Critic's Choice awards.  She looked amazing...

Luscious Lashes-Reviews of the Leading Lash Enhancers

Who wouldn't want longer, thicker eyelashes?  With many celebrities splurging on eyelash extensions, the demand to have longer, fuller lashes is higher than ever. The cosmetic market is flooded with lash enhancers that claim to give you exactly that.  The real question: Do they actually work?!? Lash enhancers can contain a variety of ingredients, depending on the product.  The ones sold in drug...