4 Hair Styling Tools Buzz Words Deciphered

This past weekend I finally purchased a curling wand. Let me back up a little bit. I cut all my hair off and got bangs. I’m going for the Rashida Jones look. Any ways, to achieve that look, I want those waves so I bought a curling wand. What’s the first thing I did before purchasing anything? I went straight to my friends and social media to figure out the best one to buy. I had one friend say...

Review: Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss and Hot Spray

It's time to beat the heat! But really, it's very important to combat the heat damage that both summer heat and styling tools can cause to your hair. Two of my favorite products for eliminating frizz, protecting my hair against UV rays and heat from styling tools are the Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss and Kenra Hot Spray. Here's a review on how each of these products can help you beat the heat thi...

How to Handle Difficult & Unhappy Clients

You’ve listened. You’ve cut and colored. You’ve styled. You’re pretty darn happy with your work. But when you spin the chair around for your client to fall in love with your skill, you’re met with a less than enthusiastic response. Working in a service industry means running the risk of encountering an unhappy client. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, chances are you...

Who We Are: Sarah

Meet Sarah, one of the newest additions to the Jada Beauty blog team. On top of writing business tips and tricks for Jada Beauty's network of hairstylists, Sarah is also the owner of On a Good Note Designs and Founder & Editor of twentysomething Indy. You could say she's busy! Read on to learn about her worst hair horror story and what she has in common with Kathie Lee Gifford (random, r...

5 Fun Natural Hairstyles for Summer

Listen up naturalistas! Summertime is the perfect time to explore the world of bold hair color, fly cuts and epically proportioned manes. Need a little inspiration for a new summer ‘do? Start with these 5 fun natural hairstyles. Faux blowout: Channel your inner Diana Ross with a larger-than-life faux blowout. To get the blown out look without the blow dryer start with stretched out hair, detang...

Help! Why is my Hair Falling Out? (Guest Blogger)

Whether you’re just noticing your hair is beginning to thin, or you have been dealing with it for years – you are not alone. Hair loss is common among one in four women. In our society a man can still be brawn when he’s bald, but for women hair loss is a serious confidence-buster and often tied to a health issue, yet it often feels taboo to talk about it! Hair loss is often stress-related bu...

Jada Loves Local: Retro 101 Profile

You’ve probably heard of food trucks, but have you ever heard of fashion trucks? Yes, I'm talking about a truck where you find trendy (and super affordable) dresses, scarves, jewelery, and many more unique pieces and designs! Last May, I met Heather Pirowski, owner of Indy's first boutique on wheels, retro101. I was instantly drawn to her gorgeous curly red hair, big smile, and contagious laugh....

How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Business

Word of mouth marketing has long been the hairstylist’s best friend. But while plenty of happy (or unhappy) clients are chatting about you over coffee with their best friend, they're also broadcasting their thoughts over social media. Sure, clients can talk about you and your salon on their own, but wouldn’t it be great to join in on the conversation? Twitter is one of the easiest ways to do ...