Pixelated Hair

Tetris for Your Hair! Check out the Latest Pixelated Trend

Ombre may have been a massive recent hair trend, but in the fast-changing world of high fashion, things are moving on to…pixels?  The latest quirky color trend to be trialling is pixelated hair and, as the name suggests, it involves having pixel style graphics colored onto your locks. Pioneered in Spain by hair colorists Jose Luis Almendral,[…]

Kérastase Fusio-Dose

Hair Lab Treatment: How Fusio-Dose by Kérastase Works

Your hair goes through quite a bit of stress. That’s why it’s important to nourish it. At Adela’s, we have a great solution to keep your hairy healthy and happy. We are specialists that use Kérastase’s Fusio-Dose Hair Lab treatment for: Color radiance Nourishment and shine Body and density Discipline and smoothness Repair and protection Kérastase’s[…]

Olaplex

What is This Stuff…Olaplex?

You’ve probably heard about it, but what is it? Simply put, Olaplex is the chemistry that multiplies bonds and cross-links broken bonds. The product was started by two of the world’s leading PHD’s in Materials and Chemistry that had never worked on hair products before, Dr. Eric Pressly and Dr. Craig Hawker. With this fresh outlook, this[…]

Hair Stylist Wanted

We’re Seeking a New Stylist

Adela’s is cozy, busy salon located in Boston’s Beacon Hill, and we are growing. We are looking for someone who has experience with highlights, color, cut, has a great personality, and can jump right in. We feature online booking, a great work environment with mature staff, and wonderful clients. We currently are actively seeking for an experienced Stylist[…]

Balayage

How Bayalage Can Make You Look More Beautiful

Balayage has been around for a while but this timeless technique is creeping its way back into being one of the most popular hair color requests in salons today. What is balayage? Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. It allows for a sun-kissed natural looking hair color – similar to[…]

woman-washing-hair

How to Wash Your Hair the Right Way

You’ve been doing it ever since you can remember, but are you doing it right? Washing your hair seems as second nature as walking, but there are proper techniques to follow. You want it to be clean, but did you know that you may be damaging it in the process? Yep, there are many tips[…]

hair color

What Does Your Hair Color Say About You?

Why do you color your hair? Are you looking to stand-out? Looking to blend in? Are you going through life changes and need your look to visually represent this experience? Sometimes changing hair color actually helps bring out what you are feeling inside—or how you want to feel. Kyle White over at Marie Claire has done quite a bit of observation[…]

Kérastase Men

Hair Today, (not necessarily) Gone Tomorrow

Thinning hair can be a concern for men of all ages. But there are proven treatments that can help. Minoxidil is a hair loss treatment that uses nitric oxide, although as a chemical analog instead of in its original gas form. But what about lesser known options? L-arginine is one of the 20 most common natural amino[…]

braids

Best Braids on the Runway

Spring is finally, um, springing! That means we’ve got a skip in our step and our salon windows open overlooking Charles St. in beautiful Beacon Hill. It also means we are looking forward to all the magnificent hairstyles that come along with a new season. And today we’re feeling braids. From inverted pigtails to rolled-up buns to plaited headbands,[…]

grey hair

Grey is the new blonde

Thought going grey was a hair nightmare? Think again. It’s the unlikely hair trend of the year, but recently it’s been everywhere. Silver hair hues are taking over, from celebrities to the 20-something at your local coffee shop. The likes of Kylie Jenner, Zosia Mamet, Rihanna and Kate Moss have all tried the grey hair[…]

short-fade-hairstyle

Which men’s haircut is right for you?

High-volume undercut with a taper? A buzzed-skin fade? A modern side part? A swoop? There are a ton of on-trend choices for you in 2016, so which men’s haircut is best for you? Well, that depends. How much time do you want to spend on it? Which haircut suits your hair pattern or facial shape the[…]

damaged hair

13 Ways You Don’t Realize You’re Damaging Your Hair

You want your hair to look its best. You spend so much time on it: washing, brushing, blow-drying, curling, straightening, and on and on. And what about all the products you use? There’s no question your hair goes through a lot, constantly. Despite your best intentions, your hair can show signs of damage, from split ends to uncontrollable[…]

eggs

Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair

Anyone starting a new fitness regime with a personal trainer is told that proper exercise is just as important as proper diet in getting your desired results. The same could be said for hair care. Deep conditioning treatments, regular trims, not overwashing or overdrying will all help your hair. But what about your diet? How[…]

Kerastase

Kérastase – What can it do for you?

Since 1964, Kérastase represents the finest in luxury care for hair, setting new standards in professional haircare products distributed through selected salons, where hair is analysed in detail and the whole process becomes a ritual of beauty and well-being. Kérastase meet the expectations of women thanks to L’Oreal Advanced Research which has selected its most[…]

Hair bob

Short bobs for the new year

I was watching a movie with an up-and-coming actress last night. Though her character was in constant distress, her hair was distractingly beautiful. Not only that, it was a functional, no-frills bob that looked on-trend for 2016. With summer coming up, and a full 90’s fashion resurgence happening, let’s dig into some short hairstyles that are[…]