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Heading back-to-school is a great time to refresh or restart that beauty routine, whether you're a high schooler, college student, or teacher. It's important to choose products that help you feel and look your best through long days, and a routine that doesn't take too much time on busy mornings. Here are our best back-to-school beauty tips, from quick, low-maintenance hairstyles to a skincare routine that helps you get healthy, glowing skin. Quick hairstyles for hectic morni

Peptides are a bit of a buzzword or buzz-ingredient these days, but what are they? In honor of National Peptide Day on August 8, we're bringing you a guide to peptides! Let's break down what this ingredient is and how it can help your beauty routine. What are peptides? A peptide is a short chain of two to 100 amino acids linked by chemical bonds. Think of them as smaller, simpler versions of protein. They act as vital cellular messengers in the body, regulating hormones, immu

It's National Lipstick Day, and that means we're talking all things lip care and lip products! We'll break down an idea lip care routine to give you tips to keep your lips healthy and baby-soft, and will talk about the difference between lip products so you can choose what's best for you. Read on for our best lip care tips and our favorite lip products. What's your lip care routine like? We talk a lot about skincare, makeup and even haircare routines, but sometimes the lips g

This Sunday, July 5 is National Bikini Day, so it's a great time to talk about how to care for your skin after waxing. Waxing is one of the most popular ways to get rid of those unwanted hairs, and gives you a silky smooth feeling, but you can get irritated skin or ingrown hairs if you don't properly care for the treated area. (Read about waxing myths here.) Here's our guide to caring for your newly waxed skin: Brow/Facial Wax: First off, avoid touching the area. Your fingers

July is National CBD month, and we are dedicated to helping you understand the benefits of CBD oil for your health (find information here) and your skincare routine (find it here). Today's post is all about CBD's benefits for your hair, skin, and nails. As with all CBD products, quality matters. Choose products that have experienced third-party testing in an independent lab, read the label, and buy from reputable brands. Salon Patrice sells Glenna's CBD oils, creams, and othe

You spent the time and money to get your hair colored at the salon, so of course you want it to last! Here are some ways to maintain your salon color at home and keep it from fading. How long your hair color typically lasts depends on what type of dye you or your stylist used (learn more here), but we'll assume you're using permanent dye for the sake of this post. Wait before you wash: Try not to wash your hair for 72 hours after your color treatment. This will give your hair

April 4 is Vitamin C Day, and while we often think of Vitamin C for immune health, it also offers many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. ( Find a post about antioxidants in skincare here. ) Vitamin C benefits for the skin: Brightens and evens the skin tone: Vitamin C can inhibit melanin production, helping to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation. It also brightens the skin tone, great for transitioning to spring and summer skincare. Boosts collagen production: Vitamin

In honor of Hyaluronic Acid Day on January 21, we're taking a look into this widely-used skincare ingredient. What is hyaluronic acid? How can it help your skin? What are the best ways to use it? We've got the answers to all these questions and more. What is hyaluronic acid? According to the Cleveland Clinic , hyaluronic acid is "a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally." It's been found in the joints, eyes, and skin. Hyaluronic acid has many functions i

We all know winter weather brings with it low humidity, less moisture, and that all leads to drier skin. What can you do to support your skin during the cold weather? Read on for our winter skin relief tips: Take lukewarm showers: Extremely hot showers, even though they feel good when it's cold, strip your skin of its natural oils. Shorter showers or baths are best. Use moisturizing soap: Soaps or shower gels with moisturizing ingredients, such as oatmeal, chamomile, aloe ver

Happy new year! Whether you're dedicated to your skincare routine or think you need to start one, there are always tips and tricks we can pick up to have glowy, beautiful skin. Here are the beauty habits you can try this year to get beautiful skin: Take off that makeup: If you use makeup wipes, try reusable makeup eraser wipes. You use them the same way as a makeup wipe; just get them wet and wipe off your makeup. If you don't like makeup wipes, try double cleansing, first wi

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life? We've got you covered! Salon Patrice has a ton of cute beauty products in stock, from hair to skin to nails! Whether you need a stocking stuffer or something for under tree, check out these last-minute beauty gift ideas: Gift certificate: Treat your loved one to a relaxing customized facial, a rejuvenating scalp facial, a mani/pedi, or a hair service. They're available in any amount you need and are great fo

Last week, we tackled easy holiday party hairstyles that would have you out the door in ten minutes or less. We know you want to look festive, glam, and pulled together for all of your holiday events, so this week, we're bringing you easy holiday makeup looks that will make you look great but won't have you at the vanity all day. With quick makeup, it's all about the focus. Do you want dramatic eyes, cheeks, or lips? Pick your focal point and find our tips below. Bold lips:

Thanksgiving is next week, and that means Christmas is just around the corner! With the addition of school programs, get-togethers, meals out, and holiday visits, you want to look and feel your best all season long, but your beauty routine can sometimes take a backseat. Here are our holiday beauty prep tips for keeping your beautiful glow from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, from basic self care to when you should deep condition and cut your hair to look your best at your eve