Create a Gorgeous Braided Wedding Updo

Wedding season is upon us, which means you might be headed to a wedding, in a wedding or getting married yourself. You'll want to create a lasting and memorable hairdo for the big day, right? A great updo goes perfectly with almost any dress style, keeps your neck cool in the warm weather and shows off any neck candy you want everyone to admire. This year, braids are big and can totally be incorporated into many updos to help make them look a little more constructed and interesting. Here are some we love:

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photo credit - the braid gives you an easy guide for veil placement

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How many weddings have you been invited to this summer?

How to Create No-Heat Curls

Curls can be great for creating volume and depth and giving your hair a new look. Though a curling iron car easily achieve curls, some of us are just not that good at using them, especially on the back of the head, or don't want to subject our hair to heat if we don't have to. Well, with a little planning, you can definitely create beautiful no-heat curls. Here are just some of the ways hair-lovers on the internet have figured out how to get luscious curls without hair appliances. (click through for step-by-step instructions):

Twirl it

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Use a headband

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Put a rag on it

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Do the twist

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Do you have a different way to curl your hair without heat?

What to Get the Moms in Your Life for Mother's Day

What are you getting your mom for Mother's Day? If you didn't say a gift certificate to the salon, you might want to rethink what your mom might like. Every woman likes to be pampered every once in a while and a gift certificate to the salon can totally fit the bill.  It can be used on any of our services or products. And remember, we offer facials in our tranquil spa room, do eyelash extensions and this summer we'll be doing Shellac pedicures on the lanai again. 

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Maybe you're a mom and would like to enjoy some extra beautification at Melange. Guys love help with gift ideas, so make sure to drop some hints or even send him this post. Being a mom is hard work. You deserve a treat, especially if you haven't splurged on yourself in a while. A mini makeover may be in order. At Melange you can get a new haircut, color, makeup and application demo and even a massage. We have the true spa experience and our new remodel is going to make it feel even more serene and cozy. 

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If you got a gift certificate to the salon, what would you use it on?

Boy Band Hair is In

Music has been overrun with some very handsome men this year, including boy bands like One Direction and Big Time Rush. These rocker boys are known just as much for their awesome hair as they are for their swoon-worthy lyrics and it shows when you walk down the street and check out boys and men of all ages sporting some very adventurous 'dos.

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One of the most seen is the pompadour, but more and more we're seeing shaved (or very short) sides with longer length on top to create height and a look that makes ladies want to run their fingers through those locks. Below are some of our faves right now:

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What do you think? Are you loving the boy band hair, too?