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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

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

Perms are great options for those who have straight hair and want some body or curl. But if you're going all in and getting that perm, you want it to last. Here are our tips, tricks, dos, and don'ts for maintaining those curls after you get your perm. What is a perm? A perm (or permanent) is a process that changes the texture of your hair to a permanent wave or curl using chemicals and heat. They alter the structure of your hair by breaking the bonds that determine your natur

It's no secret that winter can do plenty of damage to the skin and hair through cold, dry weather and indoor heating. This combo can cause dry, itchy skin ( find winter skin relief tips here ), a dry, itchy scalp, and brittle hair and nails as moisture and natural oils are leached from the skin and hair. Worse, if scalp health is neglected for too long, it can lead to dandruff, irritation, and hindered hair growth. If you've got a dry, itchy scalp and dry hair, read on for ou

You didn't think we'd forget those of you with straight hair, did you? Straight hair needs love too, just like curly and wavy hair. (Want...

Last week, we talked about how to get healthy curls . This week is all about the waves, because caring for wavy and curly hair isn't...