As the weather gets colder (especially at night) it’s time to look at ways to take better care of your hair and skin to prevent dry itchy skin, unruly flyways, and frizz, brittle hair, and dry split ends. Just like your skin, your hair needs an extra dose of attention during the late fall and winter months.

Here are some hair care tips, and product suggestions, to get you through the winter season with healthy, nourished, and manageable hair.

- Water Temperature

Many of us love a nice hot shower, and how a hot shower can help rejuvenate your body and soul after a long day. However, a hot shower can also wreak havoc on your skin and hair. Hot water can strip your scalp and skin of its natural oils, drying up your hair shaft and causing dry, scaly skin. We recommend turning down the temperature, rinsing your hair in lukewarm water, and shortening your shower time. If you can handle it, switching to cool water as you rinse your hair will help to seal the hair follicles, locking in moisture.

- Reduced Washes

Being open to the public 7-days a week we’ve seen (and have fixed) many hair related fiascos. One common thing we help clients resolve is correcting their ‘at-home’ hair dye issues. For some, covering those greys without too much trouble may have worked out okay. But statistically many more experience the negative side of coloring their own hair resulting in that brassy, orange, dull, damaged look. If this is you, and you’re in need of some hair color corrective services, we have you covered.

Here below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers on this topic:

How Does Color Correction Work?

Hair color correction works much like correcting the imperfections with concealer and your makeup. It’s about correcting those unwanted color tones and repairing the damage that has been done to your hair with at-home hair dyes. Your Special FX Salon colorist will evaluate the condition of your hair and determine a plan for the best course of action to get the hair color you wanted in the first place. We use professional hair color products to ensure that your hair is healthy, nourished, and manageable.

CUSTOM SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS

Brow Shaping $18

The perfect finishing touch for your look

Facial Hair Removal

Lip or Chin $14 - 2 Areas $25 - Full Face $40

Redken Acidic Color Gloss Treatment $30

Our Ph balancing treatment gives instant results.

Cooling eye gels $20

These eye brighteners target the look of dark circles and helps dissipate fine lines skin.

Classic Haircut (starting at $45)

Includes a classic blowout with brush styling only.

Signature Haircut (starting at $63)

Includes curly finish or flat iron smoothing.

Signature Curl Haircut (starting at $80)

One hour, 15 minutes: This service is specifically for curly hair and includes custom styling and home care tutorial from one of our curl/coil certified stylists

Signature Coil Haircut (starting at $110)

Luxury Haircut (starting at $88)

You deserve it! Includes curly finish or flat iron smoothing and a custom hair repair treatment.

Classic Child's Haircut (starting at $29)

30 minutes max - for children 12 years and younger.

At Special FX Salon, we embrace all textures. For our curly and coily clients, we want to ensure that your reservation includes enough time to give you the perfect cut and finish. Please refer to this chart below to select the haircut package that is right for you.

WHAT IS MY CURL TYPE?

If you are looking to add a color service with your curl or coil haircut, please call us at 413.586.0088 so that we can schedule your service properly.

Classic Blowout Package (starting at $29)

Our classic blowout with brush styling - smooth and silky or big and bold, your choice.

Signature Blowout Package (starting at $47)

Our Special FX specialty Includes curly finish or flat iron smoothing.

Wash + Go (starting at $72)

Our signature style for texture love. You will receive a deep conditioning treatment to restore hair's moisture and maintain scalp health, detangling and a custom, curl-defining style.

Luxury Blowout Package (starting at $72)

Our most indulgent blowout - Includes curly finish or flat iron smoothing and a custom hair repair treatment.

Keratin Anti-Frizz Blowout (starting at $300)

Silky + smooth - lasts up to 3 months.

Keratin Anti-Frizz Express Blowout (starting at $125)

Lasts up to 6 weeks - combine with any color service for only $99.