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Every product on our shelves is there because we chose it on purpose. When we were deciding what to put our name behind, we didn’t start with a catalog. We started with a question: What would a product line have to stand for to belong in our salon? It had to perform, every time, in the chair and at home. And it had to be made by a company that thinks the way we do, about our guests, about the planet, and about building something that lasts. That question led us to Davines. It

Have you noticed your hair doesn’t feel like your hair lately? The ends feel rough. Your blowout looks flat by lunch. Your color, especially if you’re blonde, looks a little less bright than it did in August. And the shampoo and conditioner that were perfect all summer suddenly aren’t doing much at all. You’re not imagining it. Your hair changed with the season. Your routine just hasn’t caught up yet. What Actually Changed All summer, Milwaukee gave your hair plenty of moistu

Sticker shock belongs at a car dealership, not in a salon chair. If you've ever sat down for a "simple color refresh" and walked up to the front desk to a total you didn't see coming, you know the feeling. Your hair might look great, but the moment at checkout sticks with you longer than the color does. We built our pricing so that moment never happens at Tailored. You'll always know the price of your service before we start, and you'll always have options. Here's exactly how

They're all dry. Most absorb oil. But each one is built for a different moment. Here's how to pick the right one for your second-day hair.

f your color's looking a little tired, your blowout isn't holding like it did in July, and your usual products suddenly feel like they're not doing enough — that's not your imagination. That's fall. Summer sun and swimming does a number on color. Add in the shift toward drier air, and your hair is dealing with a completely different environment than it was two months ago. The good news: this is predictable, and it's fixable. Here's what we tell our clients every year when the

We've covered why this happens and what actually helps. For this last one, we wanted to talk about the part that's harder to put a timeline on — how it feels while you're in the middle of it. Here's something we haven't said yet in this series, and we probably should have said it first: it's okay if this is frustrating. We can tell you the shedding is usually temporary. We can tell you what helps. But none of that changes the fact that watching your hair change — even when yo

We've talked about why hair changes during major body shifts. Now let's get practical — here's what we're actually doing in the chair to help, and just as importantly, what we're steering clients away from. Once we've talked through what's going on, the next question is almost always the same: okay, so what do I do? This is where we can actually be useful. We can't change what your body is doing. But we can adjust everything about how we cut, color, and care for your hair to

Your hair doesn't lie. It just talks slowly. What you see in the mirror today — or in our chair — is a report on what your body was going through three to six months ago. That's the part almost nobody tells you. Your hair is one of the last things in your body to show stress, and one of the last things to recover from it. So when something changes, you're not looking at a new problem. You're looking at old news, finally showing up. That's exactly why our consultation isn't a

Last time, we talked about the fact that we're seeing more hair changes come up in consultations lately — often connected to GLP-1 medications and rapid weight change. This time, we're going a layer deeper: why does this even happen? We want to be upfront about something before we get into it: we're stylists, not doctors. We're not going to hand you a clinical explanation, because that's not ours to give. What we can share is the general understanding of why hair reacts to bi

If you're noticing changes in your hair and wondering if it's connected to a GLP-1 medication, you're not the only one asking. Here's what we're seeing from where we sit. We've had more than a few of these conversations lately, usually pretty quietly, in the chair: "Is this normal?" "Will it grow back?" "What can I even do about it?" If you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or something similar, and you've noticed more hair in the shower drain than usual, we want you to know t

Life doesn't slow down to let your hair catch up. There's the wedding you're in next month, the trip you're counting down to, the big presentation on Thursday — and then there's just a regular Tuesday, where you still want to feel like yourself when you look in the mirror. All of it matters. And all of it is a reason to think about your hair as something you plan for, not something you deal with when it starts bothering you. That's where maintenance and pre-booking come in. T

Noticing more hair in the shower drain? Before you panic, let's talk about what's actually normal, what we look for in the chair, and when it's time to loop in a dermatologist.

By 9am, it's already won. If humidity undoes your hair every morning, here's why — and what actually breaks the cycle.

We get this question a lot. And honestly? It's a good one. You just left a great appointment. Your hair looks exactly the way it's supposed to. You're thinking about maintaining it — and then you start doing the math. Professional shampoo at $28+. A bottle at the drugstore for $6.99. Is the markup really justified, or is this just the salon upsell? Here's our honest answer: the price difference is real, and so is the reason for it. So is it worth it? ... Let's look at what's

Blonding done well takes more than technique — it takes a real conversation. Here's what to look for in a Milwaukee blonding salon before you book, and the questions every stylist should be able to answer.

Summer looks great on everyone. What it does to color-treated hair is a different story. If you've ever noticed that your color looks a little duller, a little brassier, or a little flatter by mid-July than it did when you left the salon in May — that's not your imagination. Summer is legitimately the hardest season for color-treated hair, and most people don't think about it until the damage is already done. The good news: a little preparation goes a long way. Here's what's

Here's something we see all the time: a client invests real money in a beautiful color service, walks out looking incredible — and then slowly watches it fade, go brassy, or get damaged because the at-home routine didn't match the work we did in the chair

If you're rewashing your hair every day because it feels like the only option — this one's for you. One of the most common things we hear in the salon is some version of "my hair gets greasy so fast, I have to wash it every day." And we get it. But here's the thing: daily washing is often the reason that cycle won't break. Over-shampooing actually creates MORE oil to make up for what is taken away. The good news? A small shift in your routine can change everything — and your

What actually happens when you walk through our doors for the first time — and why we do it that way. New client appointments are one of our favorite things. There's something genuinely exciting about meeting someone for the first time and getting to understand their hair, their lifestyle, and what they're actually looking for — not just what they think they're supposed to ask for. If you've ever felt anxious about trying a new salon, you're not alone. There's a lot of trust

April has a way of making people stop and think. With Earth Day on the horizon, the world starts paying a little more attention to the planet. At Tailored Salon, we think one day or even one month is just the beginning. For us, every month is Earth Month. We believe it's worth carrying past the month. The products we use at Tailored aren't chosen lightly. Every recommendation we make whether it's a color service, a treatment, or a product to take home comes from a place of r