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Best Hair Salon in Philadelphia | Andre Richard Salon

Best Hair Salon in Philadelphia

If you're looking for the best hair salon in Philadelphia, look no further than Andre Richard Salon. Our team of expert stylists is dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. From haircuts and coloring to extensions and keratin treatments, we offer a wide range of services to meet all of your hair care needs.

At Andre Richard Salon, we believe in using only the highest quality products and techniques to achieve the perfect look for each of our clients. Our stylists are trained in the latest trends and styles, and we are always up-to-date on the latest products and technologies in the hair care industry.

Whether you're looking for a quick trim or a complete hair makeover, our team at Andre Richard Salon will work with you to create a personalized hair care plan that meets your unique needs and preferences. With our commitment to excellence and our focus on customer satisfaction, we are confident that we can help you achieve the look you've always wanted.

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Top Rated Philadelphia Hair Salon | Winter 2022

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Andre Richard Salon | Hair Salon In Philadelphia

Yes its 2022 and WINTER is here! Fortunately so is your favorite team of top rated hair stylists. Philadelphia hair salons have struggled through a wild rollercoaster ride where Covid19 is concerned. Still in masks, we remain a group of professional Philadelphia hair stylists who specialize in blondes, curly hair, hair color, hair extensions, highlights, balayage and more. Oh, lets not forget the man perm! Being a Top Rated Philadelphia Hair Salon in winter 2022 is surely something we are in love with!

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Don’t Let An Oily Scalp Weigh You Down | Scalp Health

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Wondering What To Do When Your Scalp Is Too Oily? 

Is your hair feeling a little too slick? It happens. Listen, striking a balance on the scalp is serious business. And while many people just happen to have naturally oily hair, sometimes the products and practices of their hair care routine don’t help the situation.

We have three simple tips to temper oily hair woes:

  • Start using weekly hair masks designed for oily hair. Masks are amazing little nourishment enforcers that give your scalp and hair an extra little boost of love. Just make sure you choose one designed specifically for oily hair. PHYTODETOX Purifying Mask is the perfect pre-shampoo treat for oily hair. It gives the scalp an intense clean and gives your hair body and volume. It’s like a little botanical scalp reset with a refreshing Eucalyptus scent. The other members of the PHYTODETOX range are also worth exploring if you have oily hair. The Clarifying Shampoo and Rehab Mist are great purifiers to always have on hand for your hair care needs.
  • Say no to dry shampoo. We know dry shampoo is all the rage, but it can actually increase oil and residue on your scalp and hair. Every time you spritz to refresh your hair you are actually clogging your scalp and encouraging oil to build up and weigh your hair down. Instead get a really good balancing shampoo, like PHYTOPANAMA. It’s safe to use daily and contains a patented ingredient, Progenium, that saves oily scalps without stripping it of what it needs.
  • Use products that can effectively rebalance your scalp since that’s where healthy hair begins. When the pH levels of your scalp are balanced is when your hair thrives the most. Our best seller to help keep the scalp in check is, PHYTOPOLLEINE. Our 100% botanical treatment is the ultimate scalp elixir. It restores the balance of your scalp by gently cleansing to remove excess sebum and dandruff. It purifies and energizes while giving your scalp everything it needs to create the ideal environment to grow healthier hair. PHYTOCEDRAT, our antiseptic shampoo, is great for oily scalps and uses lemon oil, pine bark, geranium, rosemary, and sage to purify and rebalance.

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The botanicals infused into every PHYTO product are what makes them so powerful. At PHYTO, we know the ins and outs of scalps and how to get them regulated and in the best position to grow healthier, more gorgeous hair!

 

 

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Which PHYTO Shampoo is Right for You? | Behind the scenes at PHYTO

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Which PHYTO Shampoo is Right for You?

 

As silly as it sounds, we know it can be overwhelming to figure out which shampoo to buy. Every label touts a laundry list of different benefits. There are ones made for straight hair, curly hair, thick hair, fine hair, colored hair and everything in between. Shampoo is definitely not one size fits all since every head of hair is different. That’s why Phyto creates shampoos to address every need, but we also want to help you easily figure out what’s best for your locks.

Here's a little peek into four of our shampoos and how you will know if they are right for your hair.

WHICH PHYTO SHAMPOO IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Looking for a daily shampoo great for all hair types? Introducing PHYTOPROGENIUM. Gentle enough to use every day, the prebiotics complex helps regulate the microbiota of the scalp and preserves its balance. If you need something to moisturize dry hair, check out PHYTOJOBA. It softens stressed out locks with a deliciously smelling blend of jojoba milk and mallow flower Want a little more volume? PHYTOVOLUME will do the trick with its lightweight lather and slightly textured gentle cleansing formula. It’s the bamboo extract that really gets the volume going and leaves you with soft, bouncy hair.    Maybe your locks need a little purifying. This happens a lot if you have oily hair and our PHYTOCEDRAT uses lemon essential oil to regulate sebum secretion and sanitize your scalp. Your hair will feel so fresh and so clean.Rest assured that regardless of your hair type we have something that will help you reach and maintain your hair goals. This is just a small sampling of what PHYTO does. We are hair and scalp enthusiasts and want to help you find the products that work best for you!

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Perms In Philadelphia Hair Salons: The Man Perm For Men

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The man perm is here to stay. Who said guys can't have nice curls? Just perm the top! Philadelphia hair salons are burning up with fresh curls for men. Andre Richard Salon is not only a Philly premier salon for hair color. Come on guys. We know you want to know more. Perms for men are here in Philadelphia  Book it online! to visit the salon.

 

 

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What does it mean to thrive right now? Here’s how people are doing it. | Elizabeth Wellington

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What does it mean to thrive right now Heres how people are doing it. Elizabeth Wellington

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Recently I ran into a girlfriend who I hadn’t seen in more than a year. I asked her how she was. Her answer: “Girl, I am thriving.”

She looked fantastic. Yet as we fist-bumped, I wondered: What did she really mean?

 

 

 

DREA RICHARD, 48, OWNER OF ANDRE RICHARD SALON
Thriving means: “Doing activism in a way that I didn’t see coming. [Since the pandemic,] I’ve been working with a local branch of the Equality Federation. We are actively trying to get the Equality Act — that would protect LGBTQ people from discrimination — a federal law. Through the whole pandemic, I was in survival mode. I realized that even if my life wasn’t perfect, I needed to do more.”
How I get there: “Getting back to the basics. Going to bed early so I get the right amount of sleep. That’s the only way I have the energy to be productive.”
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We love Olaplex!

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We love Olaplex at Andre Richard Salon. Why do we love it? Simply put, it works! Olaplex saves the hair from the damage that can happen from applying chemicals to the hair. Especially when blonding with bleach. No8_100ml_wLid_2000x2000_300dpi_Front_cmyk_d9605897-14f4-4009-b7e8-6dd329eb5ed1_1440x.jpg

 

 

What does Olaplex do?

Our hair contains millions of disulfide bonds.

These bonds give the hair its structure, strength and stability. When disulfide bonds are broken, it results in damage. 

OLAPLEX restores damaged and compromised hair by repairing from the inside out with our patented single ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate.

Once all the bonds are intact and in alignment, you have healthy, beautiful, shiny, touchable hair.

At André Richard Salon we value the integrity of your hair. Olapex offers much more than meets the eye and we want to show you! Add to blonding services and also as a stand alone treatment for basic management or go deep and actually repair that hair strand! 

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Devacurl For All Curl Kind

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Devacurl philadelphiaAsk a curly girl about her hair and she’ll tell you about her life. She’ll tell you about her childhood, her family, her friends, and the way she sees herself in the mirror. We’ve spent two decades at the center of this conversation. It’s curly, it’s complicated, it’s fun, and we get it.

Take A Look At Our Curl Menu
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The DevaCurl Transformation Service


From wavy to super curly, the beauty of this service is the customized design for every client. The luxurious process begins with a healthy botanical cleanse and condition, followed by a styling and coaching session.


Add On Service Offering:


Buildup Buster Micellar Water Deep Cleansing Treatment Melt Into Moisture Matcha Butter Conditioning Treatment Deep Sea Repair Seaweed Strengthening Treatment Heaven In Hair Divine Deep Condition


Bounce Back Treatment


The service begins with Buildup Buster Micellar Water Cleansing Serum for a rejuvenating deep cleanse, followed with a mask treatment for moisture or strength. Your Philadelphia Devacurl stylist will choose between Melt Into Moisture that deeply hydrates and softens extra dry curls or Deep Sea Repair to revive and strengthen damaged waves or curls. Your stylist may choose to use with or without heat. This service concludes with a customized styling session.


The DevaCut


This revolutionary cutting technique was designed for all natural textures, from wavy to super curly. Hair is sculpted curl-by-curl, while dry, in its natural state. This service includes a transformation service and a personalized DevaCurl product prescription to maintain your style at home.


Pintura Highlighting


This award-winning technique was designed to add gorgeous, light-reflecting highlights to all natural textures. Pintura Highlighting offers Devacurl For All Curl KindDevacurl For All Curl Kindthe perfect harmony and balance to waves and curls giving brilliance and dimension to beautifully compliment your DevaCut 

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Philly Salon Blondes!

We have worked hard to perfect salon training, expert world training and basic experience to be blonde hair specialists in our Philly Salon.

 

André Richard Salon aka Philly Salon has built the most incredible team of blonde hair experts. 

Do you wonder what blonding REALLY means?

Have you ever gone to a salon and said "I want blonde hair" and the stylist just runs away to mix, apply, reveal and its still brown, or orange, or as WE say Blorange or just not what you wanted? We are the best of Philly salons for a reason. 

Philly Blonde

This team will consult with you and work together to build the hair of your dreams. What is the difference between this and a basic blonde hair experience at a salon? Take a look... 

  • Consult Required

  • Master stylists working together to build your dream get the advice of 1 to 4 experts.  

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Andre Richard Salon Celebrates 14 Years | Transgender Hair Stylist

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When you want to look your best, Drea Richard of Andre Richard Salon is the woman to see In Old City, Andre Richard Salon is celebrating its 14th year in business.

Nowadays, owner Drea Richard's life is a celebration. Five years ago she became her authentic self. Now she lives happily as a transwoman.

"I was 42 years old, and I knew myself well enough. You get to a point where you just don't care," she says.

"My general message is, it's okay to be you, it's okay to be me, it's okay for everyone to be themselves."

Her business continues to thrive, and she continues to do her life's work, while living the life she always knew was right for her.


14 years and still on top!

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Where did the time go?

Andre Richard Salon aka Philly Salon celebrates 14 years in business this month!

Want to hear a little about how it started?

 

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Build Your Gift Card and Email It!

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Sneak in a holiday gift with a few easy steps!

 

 

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Build your gift card and then email it!

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Hand Tied - Sew In - Tape - Itip Hair Extensions at Philly Salon

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Hair Extensions At Andre Richard Salon | Philadelphia Hair Salon

Hand tied, tape-in, itip hair extensions are just a few systems we use. It is safe to say that André Richard Salon has collected the best extension systems in the world. Why go across the world when you can stay right here in Philadelphia? Take a look and what we are using. 

NEW SEW-IN WEFT EXTENSIONS

Hair Extensions at Andre Richard Salon In PhiladelphiaHotheads® hand tied and machine wefts are sew-in extensions made of 100% Remy human hair with body wave texture and pre-layered ends to provide a natural and beautiful transformation. With 21 colors to choose from, achieve the ultimate color customization for any client. Utilizing Hotheads non-damaging sew-in application technique allows stylists to add volume, length, or color safely and comfortably to clients that prefer the industry’s latest cutting-edge method.  Find a certification class below.

 

 

 

 

HAND TIED WEFT

Hotheads® Hand Tied Extensions are hand made, 11” wide wefts made from 100% Remy human hair. This allows the wefts to be seamless, thin, flexible, ultra-lightweight and lay close to the scalp.


Invisible returns for maximum comfort.
• Body wave texture.
•Pre-layered ends for natural blend.
• 21 Hotheads shades you already know and love – No new color ring needed.
• Can be cut in the center without unraveling.
• 2 pieces per pack, allows for easy ordering and customization in combining colors.
• 11” wide weft.

LENGTHS AVAILABLE:


• X500 14″ – 12g  Per piece
• X501 18″ – 15g  Per piece
• X502 22″ – 21g  Per piece

 

MACHINE WEFT

Hotheads® machine made weft seamlessly holds 2-3 times more density of hair then hand tied wefts. Comes as one 30″ wide seam that can be cut into multiple pieces without shedding.b2ap3_large_5f77588039395378a99b7d5a_Machine-Weft.jpg


• 100% Remy Human Hair.
• Body wave texture.
• Pre-layered ends for natural blend.
• 2-3 times the density per square inch as Hand Tied.
• Less bulky, less weight than competitors.
• 30” wide weft, 1 per pack.
• Customizable into multiple smaller wefts.


• LENGTHS AVAILABLE:

X503 18″ – 80g  Per piece

• X504 22″ – 100g  Per piece

 

Well it does not stop with Hothead Extensions. Have you experienced Dreamcatchers? 

Dreamcatchers uses iTips along with Tape -In extentions methods. Not sure? Have a consult! We love to help clients find their best selves. 

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Dream Catchers Hair Extensions In Philadelphia | ryan.scissor.hands

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I took an I-tip hair extensions course with Dream Catchers and they taught me how to instal i-tip hair extensions. These I-tip extensions are high quality hair (100% remy European hair!) and much easier to maintain. So, if you’re ever in market for extensions and you need a stylist to instal them then please visit me. Book A ConsutationHair-extensions-Philadelphia.jpg

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Should I cut my bangs? Take out my weave? Your at-home beauty guide for getting through coronavirus

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What should I do about my graying roots?

 

Local hair stylists were pretty clear when it came to answering this question. Leave your hair color to the professionals. If you already use box color, that’s fine says Drea Richard, owner of Andre Richard Salon in Old City. But if you keep a standing appointment with your colorist, don’t take a chance on messing up your stylist’s hard work, says Frank Rizzieri of Rizzieri Salons and Spas. “You might pick the wrong color, you might leave it in too long or get distracted, then you are in danger of your hair breaking. And that will take a lot of time and money to fix it.”

 

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How to keep your hands soft when we’re washing them all of the time | Elizabeth Wellington

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Moisturize overnight

From: Drea Richard, owner of Andre Richard Salon in Old City

Once you slather your hands in coconut or sunflower seed oil — or petroleum jelly if you don’t want to raid your pantry — sleep with cotton gloves or socks on your hands, Richard told me. “That locks in the moisture, and it will keep hydrated through the night,” Richard said. “You will wake up with soft, supple hands.”

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Hair and Scalp Treatments in Philadelphia Hair Salon

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All treatments are customizable to the client's needs. 

 The microscope can be used for exams before ANY TREATMENT. This is treatment is very similar a Japanese head spa treatment.

See the full menu for hair and scalp treatments at Andre Richard Salon

Lines We Carry With Treatments:

Phyto ➤Pureology ➤Devacurl ➤Redken ➤Olaplex

 


Microscopic Hair and Scalp Analysis with Scalp and Hair Treatment

What Is It?

A microscopic view of your scalp and hair strand followed by

a customized scalp treatment to suit your immediate need.

What Does It Do?

This service will help you and your stylist pinpoint the issues you are experiencing with your hair and scalp. The treatments are customized to your hair and scalp issue. 

Who Is It For?

Anyone who is experiencing hair and scalp issues.

Is your scalp dry, itchy, oily, flaky, seeing dandruff, psoriasis, oil build up? 

Is your hair thinning, damaged, dry hair, lifeless? 

What Else Should I Know?

This service includes the scalp treatment, hair treatment  and the blowout.

Does not include ironing work.

Products used may be a combination of the many professional lines we carry at the salon.


Treatment 

 Phyto Scalp Detox

What Is It?

Precious creamy and delectably rich desert clay in a rosy beige shade with a refreshing, natural Eucalyptus scent. Intensely cleanses the scalp, with the easy and rapid to apply nozzle tube applicator. The combination of Ghassoul, Eucalyptus essential oil, and Burdock extraction absorbs dust, pollution, and residue from hair styling products. Perfectly cleansed, the scalp is able to “breathe again” and the hair regains body and volume from the roots. 

What Does It Do?

Cleanses the scalp deep-down - Lightweight and purified roots  - A reset to keep the scalp healthy

Who Is It For?

This Ghassoul mask absorbs impurities that suffocate the scalp (pollution, dust, limescale, product residue, etc.).

What Else Should I Know?

PARABEN FREE | SULFATE FREE | NO SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES | SILICONE FREE | CRUELTY-FREE

Mask applied to scalp, shampooed with Detox shampoo and conditioned with a Phyto mask


Treatment

PHYTOPOLLÉINE Botanical Scalp Treatment

What Is It?

A potent blend of essential oils that balances the scalp and deters dandruff. Instantly purify and stimulate the scalp with the natural extracts or rosemary, sage, cypress, eucalyptus, and lemon. An ideal scalp treatment to energize and fortify sensitive, weak and anemic hair.

What Does It Do?

Purifies and balances scalp

Stimulates microcirculation

Energizes and fortifies hair

Creates the optimal environment for healthy hair growth

Who Is It For?

It is recommended for those suffering from an unbalanced scalp whether is dry, oily, itchy, or irritated.

What Else Should I Know?

Pre-shampoo scalp treatment. Does not include styling.


Treatment

HUILE D'ALÈS INTENSE HYDRATING OIL TREATMENT (add this one on to you color treatment, haircut or blowout)

What Is It?

A colorist favorite! This original formula, named after Phyto's founder, is a unique blend of essential oils that hydrates, softens, and restores radiance to dry hair.

What Does It Do?

This unique water-soluble formula can be added to color formula to protect hair and scalp during a coloring or highlighting process. It can also be applied directly onto scalp to protect against irritation. Simply ask your colorist to pour directly into the color

Who Is It For?

DRY, COLOR-TREATED OR HIGHLIGHTED HAIR

What Else Should I Know?

Can be added to hair color and can also be used on the hair strand for natural shine and hydration!

Castore Oil: Hydrates, softens, restores hydrolipidic film

Essential Oils of Sage, Lemon, Rosemary, Juniper Berries: Rejuvenates the hair shaft


 Treatment

PHYTOELIXIR OIL SUBTLE INTENSE NUTRITION OIL 

What Is It?

The fine, lightweight and easy-to-rinse formula effortlessly Particularly rich in Vitamin E and ultra- nourishing oil yolk blends with camellia and karanja oils to regenerate and protect the hair fiber from external aggressions.


What Does It Do?

Penetrates into each strand bringing ultra-dry or damaged hair back to life.


Who Is It For?

ULTRA-DRY HAIR


What Else Should I Know?

Hydrates and improves elasticity

Nourishes and strengthens

Replenishes and protects


Treatment 

 Devacurl Bounce Back Treatment

What Is It?

This powerful cleanser uses micellar technology to gently remove buildup from the hair and scalp without stripping away essential moisture. This deep cleanse is followed by a nourishing conditioning treatment and styling session.

What Does It Do?

Brings curls back to life.

Who Is It For?

For wavy, curly or super curly hair that is feeling weighed down, dull and undefined as a result of product buildup, hard water or environmental stressors, this rejuvenating deep cleansing treatment will bring all curl types back to life.

What Else Should I Know?

Devacurl has several deep conditioning products Your stylist will hand pick the deep treatment that is needed to bounce those curls back!


 Treatment

Redken Chemistry Treatment

What Is It?

3 different kinds!


Extreme:

Fortifies chemically distressed hair and helps reinforce the internal fiber

Use when strength is needed

Use before, between or after a chemical or color service


All Soft Treatment:

Provides intense softness, replenishment and strength to restore silkiness and shine

Targets the most dry and damaged areas to deliver lasting softness where it's needed most


Color Extend Treatment:

Helps defend hair color from fading

Use when color protection is needed

Use after a color service


What Does It Do?

This add on treatment can be used in combination with a haircut or hair coloring service. Choose from 3 different treatments to target your hair needs. Please consult your stylist to find what treatment you will need.

Who Is It For?

Hair that may need softness, repair, help with holding hair color.

What Else Should I Know?

***Please note that blowouts or haircuts are not included in this service. Your stylist will be happy to apply products to your hair after shampoo and conditioning the treatment out. You are also welcome to sit under the dryer if you do not want to leave wet.


Treatment

Pureology Strength Cure Superfood Treatment

What Is It?

This is a treatment put on after shampooing.


What Does It Do?

Protect and repair your damaged, color-treated hair with the Pureology Strength Cure Superfood Treatment. Packed with powerful superfoods and natural ingredients, this hair strengthening mask for damaged hair repairs and protects from future hair breakage


Who Is It For?

Hair that is scarred or damaged from chemicals.

What Else Should I Know?

Treatment does not include styling or blowout.  - Leaves hair looking and feeling stronger

Goji Berry Extract protects hair from further damage - Olive Oil repairs damaged hair - Silicone-free100% Vegan-Antifade Complex®


Treatment

Pureology Hydrate Superfood Treatment


What Is It?

This is a treatment put on after shampooing.


What Does It Do?

Superfood Treatment is a moisturizing hair mask for dry, color-treated hair that moisturizes and softens. The Superfood recipe works to create a smooth, shiny and frizz-free look and feel.Give your dry, color-treated hair just what it's looking for the with the Hydrate Superfood Treatment. Created with natural ingredients, this indulgent hair treatment for dry hair is formulated with essential nutrients such as Avocado Oil and Coconut oil to moisturize and soften hair.


Who Is It For?

Hair that needs moisture.


What Else Should I Know?


Treatment does not include styling or blowout. 

Leaves hair hydrated and vibrant

Avocado Oil provides moisture and helps strengthen hair

Coconut Oil hydrates hair and scalp

Silicone-free

100% Vegan

Antifade Complex®

 

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Tape-In Extensions | A Philadelphia Stylist Article

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My name is Ryan and I am a Philadelphia stylist who loves hair extensions!

Hello, everyone! Look at that, it January 2020! Happy new year to all of you! This means that we have completed a whole decade and we are beginning a new one! But wait a minute, that doesn't mean you have to leave your questions about tape-in hair extensions in 2019. I'm here to give you a write-up consultation that will walk you through the dos' and don'ts about, what should we call it, your hair-extension journey? So, let me walk with you on your journey to gifting yourself your dream hair!

What are hair extensions?

Hair extensions have been around for ages. Many methods of adhering second hair now exist. One, in particular, is called "Tape-In Extensions." This extension is a weft of hair weighing only 5g and is attached to a very thin strip of tape. The extension measures about an inch wide and is placed on a thin section of hair followed by another strip of extension placed on top, pretty much locking your hair in between both strips of hair extensions.

Who should gift themselves extensions?

Whether you're looking to add length, volume or even enhance your hair colour, tape-in extensions are great for fine, medium and thick hair. These extremely lightweight extensions add hardly any weight to the hair that it's adhered to. Their visibility is undetectable in even the finest of hair, thanks to the ultra-thin adhesive. They lay flat to the head and do not create any bulk resulting in a very natural look! Now, maintenance... tape-in extensions will last in your hair with minimal maintenance until you have them removed. They should, however, be refitted every 6-8 weeks to remain undetectable. Over time as your natural hair grows out, the tape will also shift with the hair growth, increasing their visibility to others around you. The adhesive tape used on these extensions are medical-grade. However, the tape's strength will diminish when it comes in contact with oil, alcohol, sulfate, and ethanol. So, keep in mind that the shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and styling products you use should be free of these ingredients.

Washing your hair will not be any different, however, I would avoid vigorous scrubbing.

Gentle surface rubbing with your palms and fingers will help keep you from pulling and tugging on the extensions and keep the hair from tangling. After washing your hair, let your hair air-dry up to 75% before blowdrying and heat styling. Be careful not to apply too much heat near the scalp at the location of the tape as the heat may cause the extensions to slip out of your hair. You will be able to brush your hair as you normally would as long as you are careful not to brush through the tape near your scalp (small warning: this might be a little uncomfortable). I'd also recommend that you braid your hair at night to avoid excessive tangling.

When should I remove my hair extensions?

Removing your extensions in between refits (6-8 weeks) is easy and damage-free. Your certified stylist applies a dissolvent that will cause the glue to weaken and easily detach from the hair. It's as simple as that! Your hair panels can be used up to 3 refits after the first install for a total of up to 8 months of wear. Afterwards, the hair should be discarded and new hair panels should be used to ensure quality and comfort.

The price for having this service varies depending on a few factors. These factors are dependent on the brand of hair, the number of hair panels you will require, the length of the hair, the colour and your stylists’ fees. Looking for a brand of hair extensions can get confusing if not tiring, especially if you are doing this yourself. Having a conversation with your stylist will save you all the unnecessary stress as they will most likely have a preferred brand supplying high-quality hair. Quantity and length of the hair required to meet the style you are looking for can vary the overall cost of service. The more panels and the longer the hair, the higher service charges. Your first hair extension session will be your most expensive as you will need to purchase the hair through your stylist and pay service fees for the installation. After your first session, the only cost required will be your stylists’ removal, maintenance & styling and re-installation fees. Calling your salon to book a consultation for extensions will easily allow you to sit down with your stylist to determine what style you’re looking for and the cost you can expect for your first session along with following sessions.

Is it for you?

Luxury hair care services such as hair extensions aren't necessities. Although, they can be a life-altering solution for those with fine or thinning hair. Tape-in hair extensions are great as it can allow you the freedom to change hair length, build volume & fullness and enhance your hair colour as you please. Whatever your reason is, there is no shame in achieving your hair goals and feeling good about yourself. So, cheers to a hair-some 2020!

-Ryan, Sylist at Andre Richard Salon

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Hair Extensions In Philadelphia

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Hair Extensions at Andre Richard Salon In Philadelphia

Looking for the best hair extension method that suits your hair type can be challenging. If you are a first-timer and not sure where to start, this blog post can help you explore your options. At Andre Richard Salon, we offer different types of hair extension systems, from hand-tied hair extensions to tape-in extensions, micro-links, and keratin bonds.

 

Before deciding on the type of hair extension method, it is crucial to ensure that you consult a licensed cosmetologist certified in hair extensions. They will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for hair extensions. Certain lifestyles are not compatible with specific methods, so take a look at the pros, cons, and everything in between.

 

Hair extension methods are classified into two categories: strand by strand and wefted panels. Strand by strand extensions include bonded, micro links, and knotting, while wefted panels include tape-in, clip-in, flip-in, sewn-in, and glued-in. Each method has various attachments and factors that determine their suitability, such as budget, hair type, and lifestyle.

 

The strand by strand method utilizes approximately 20-40 strands of hair, attached together at one end using a glue bond/keratin or polyurethane. Strand by strand extensions are attached to small pieces/sections of the wearer’s hair using a warm (bonded with a heat gun) or cold fusion (copper cylinders and pliers). Strand by strand systems are often referred to as a keratin bond, u or nail tip, flat tip, micro links, and nano rings.

 

Bonded strands by strands are attached to the hair using a heating element. Your hair is placed between the U-tip and sealed with a hot extension tool that melts the Keratin glue, which is then rolled into the hair. This method is the most durable, lasting between 16-20 weeks with proper maintenance. However, it is also the most expensive and time-intensive, taking between 6-8 hours on average for application and removal.

 

The attachment points are hard, which can be uncomfortable, and not reusable, requiring new hair for every application. Heat is also required for application, which can be tough on the stylist's hands and lead to damage to the client's hair. Maintenance is crucial and requires frequent brushing and avoiding oil-based products and over-styling.

 

On the other hand, cold fusion, micro-links, or I-tip is a hair extension method where small sections of your hair are pulled through a small cylinder/bead/lock and clamped shut with a pair of pliers. Reputable companies use copper cylinders lined with silicone to protect your natural hair from breakage.

 

The cost for strand by strand hair extensions depends on the brand, how many strands are added, and in which city they’re applied, with a budget range of $600 - $2,500+.

 

At Andre Richard Salon, we offer different types of hair extensions that suit your hair type, lifestyle, and budget. Whether you want to add volume, length, density, or chemical-free highlights, our licensed cosmetologists are equipped with the right skills to give you the best hair extension experience.

Are you ready to book a hair eextension consultation? Great!n Use this link to book your consult. We are always excited to talk hair!

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Phyto Treatment Day

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Phyto Day! 

Join us for complimentary hair and scalp analysis followed by a customized treatment for your hair and scalp!  

December 17th

3 pm to 7 pm

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 This event includes a Phyto product sale. buy 2 full sizes and receive the 3rd free!

 

 

Our Phyto Representative will be in the salon giving hair and scalp analysis followed by a hair and scalp treatment. 

Step 1

Professional consultation and microscopic view of your scalp and hair strand 

Step 2

A customized hair and scalp treatment to suit your immediate need

Step 3

You can sit under the dryer or book a blowout with an ARS Stylist. (blowout is not included)

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