Posts By Melissa Anderson

5 Myths about Your Hair

October 25, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

Here are a few myths that you have been lead to believe: debunked

1. Gray hair is only caused by stress

Everyone says don’t stress out and don’t this or that and you will get grays but there wrong. Stress might accelerate the process but grays are actually caused by your hair dying. When your hair dies it releases melanin which is the pigment in the hair. No pigment means no color. Its not about how much stress your exposed to its mainly focused on your genetics. So when you get grays, blame your parents.

2. Plucking your grays will cause 2 more to grow

This is totally incorrect. The only thing plucking will do to your head is cause scarring. This scarring can cause thinning or patches of hair. So try to avoid plucking altogether this can cause more harm then good.

3. Hair grows faster when it trimmed

In reality the growth of your hair is completely dependent on the follicles or the roots of your hair. This is where the protein keratin is produced to create the growth of hair. Trimming your hair makes it appear thicker and longer. There is a plus to trimming though, trimming will get rid of the split ends and allow the ends of your hair look healthier and feel better.

4. Brushing your hair constantly is healthy for you

The key to brushing your hair is to distribute the oils in your hair. Brushing your hair a lot leads to breakage. This causes your hair to fall out. This can also cause your hair to look frizzy. So instead of brushing all the time brush a few times a day with a wide tooth comb or a brush with soft bristles.

5. Using the same shampoo over and over will cause it to stop working

Shampoo will act the same even if you use it everyday for years. If you use a lot of hot tools or you color your hair often you might want to use a more hydrating shampoo.

hair healthy

Our Salon in St. Petersburg – in the heart of the Grand Central District – offers great hair care tips and services. These are also available in our Largo and Clearwater locations.

St Petersburg Salon 727.322.3802
2053 Central Ave. St Pete Fl 33713

Dawn Shannon’s Intuition Salon and Spa is proud to offer Organic Hair Care, Color Correction, Hair Color, Organic Skincare, and many natural and organic products and services at our 3 locations in Clearwater, St. Pete, and Largo. Also, our Boutique features a wide variety of gift items for any occasion including, jewelry, candles and organic soaps!

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

3 Commonly Asked Questions about my Hair

October 23, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

1. What is the best way to grow out hair?

Let your hair flow don’t get a cut every few week wait 2-3 months for every cut. Getting rid of split ends will make the hair thicker and appear longer but wont make a difference in how fast it grows. Also don’t pluck your hair. This will cause scarring which can result in your hair not growing in certain spots or you loosing hair. Let your hair grow out use products that strengthen and repair the hair. This will help in the long run.

2. How can i prevent my color from fading?

Color fades when the hair is damaged. Stay away from box color and bleach. These are the main causes of damage. Also shampoo infrequently this will keep your hair from becoming dry. Stay away from heat tools also these can cause unwanted damage to the hair if used too much.

3. Why is my hair oily at the roots?

People ask why are my roots oily. They might be oily because of frequent shampooing and conditioning at the roots. When you shampoo try to do it infrequently. If you need to shampoo everyday pickup a shampoo at a salon that is for everyday use. Also when you condition avoid applying it to your roots and apply it from the middle to the ends of your hair.

Beautiful hair

Come into our Salon in Clearwater to get an answer to more of those questions about your hair.

Clearwater Salon 727-443-2927
16 N. Ft. Harrison Ave Clearwater Fl 33755

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

Why You Should Get A Conditioning Treatment!

October 21, 2018 Comments Off TIPs & Techniques

Over time your hair becomes built up from the products you use. Our deep conditioning treatment pierces and soothes the hair shaft which allows the natural shine of your hair to become alive!

If you have a dry, itchy, or a flaky scalp a deep conditioning treatment will moisturizes your scalp. It can also restore the damaged hair and reinstate the strength.

You should schedule a deep conditioning treatment once a month with your stylist to keep your hair healthy.

Call our Salon in Largo to get expert opinions and advice from any of our trained stylist.

Largo Salon 727.351.7050
1171 Clearwater Largo Rd North

Dawn Shannon’s Intuition Salon and Spa is proud to offer Organic Hair Care, Color Correction, Hair Color, Organic Skincare, and many natural and organic products and services at our 3 locations in Clearwater, St. Pete, and Largo. Also our Boutique features a wide variety of gift items for any occasion including, jewelry, candles and organic soaps!

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

What Are Some tips to Keep my Hair Healthy?

October 19, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

Here are a few tips to keep your hair healthy and gorgeous.

1. Do not wash your hair everyday

Instead of actually helping your hair this will cause it to dry out and weigh it down with product. The thicker and curlier the hair the less you have to wash it. If your hair is very oil try to find an everyday shampoo. An everyday shampoo contains less detergents which will not dry your hair out as easily.

2. Always use a conditioner after you shampoo.

This will provide moisture for your hair and also make it a lot easier to brush out.

3. Use a comb when you get out of the shower.

When your hair is wet it is more susceptible to damage because it is elastic and stretches. Instead of using a brush use a detangler and a wide tooth comb to get those knots out. Always always always make sure you start from the bottom and move your way up when combing or brushing your hair this will cause less damage.

4. Buy shampoo and conditioner that matches your hair type

Instead of using any old shampoo try to use something that suites you and is able to help your hair out.

5. Dry your hair the right way

Use a blow dryer sparingly. A blow dryer can cause your hair to dry out and you can end up with split ends instead use a towel. Do not roughly dry your hair with a towel pat the moisture out or buy a super absorbent towel to wrap around your head to dry.

beautiful healthy hair

Our Salon in St. Petersburg – in the heart of the Grand Central District – offers great hair care tips and services. These are also available in our Largo and Clearwater locations.

St Petersburg Salon 727.322.3802
2053 Central Ave. St Pete Fl 33713

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

How do I keep my Hair Straight?

October 17, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

Many people ask how do i keep my hair straight all day long?

Well here are a few tips to keep your beautiful hair straight!

1. Make sure your hair is dry before straightening it.

There are a lot of different types of hair straighteners. Some are designed for wet hair some are not. Chances are you have one that is meant for dry hair. So when you get out of the shower dry your hair with a towel till it is damp then blow dry. This will reduce damage with the individual strands of hair and also save you some time with the straightener your using.

2. Use a professional flat iron.

Sure they might be expensive in some cases but most of the time you wont have to spend to much for a good straightener. A professional hair straightener will evenly heat your hair and do what the cheaper hair straightener don’t do. This will help your hair and not allow for damage to certain parts of your hair. This will also help with the length of time it will last once your hair is straightened.

3. Use dry shampoo after styling.

Use a dry shampoo to reduce moisture buildup in the hair this will keep your hair straightened a lot longer then without a dry shampoo.

4. Stay away from moisture.

When done straightening your hair DO NOT use water based products. This will result in time wasted stay away from coconut milk. When going outside wear a hood or use an umbrella. Keep your hair away from moisture as long as possible to keep it straight.

Straight hair at Intuition.

Come check out our Salon in Clearwater, for additional tips and services for a straighter look.

Clearwater Salon 727-443-2927
16 N. Ft. Harrison Ave Clearwater Fl 33755

3 Ways to Keep Split Ends Away

October 15, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

What are 3 ways to keep split ends away?

What are split ends?

Split ends are damaged hair strands. This is caused by the hair drying out, being old and even using the wrong products. Split ends also know as trichoptilosis can travel up along the strand and hit the scalp completely destroying your hair. There are a few ways to prevent this like:

1. Regular trimmings

Regular trimmings at a salon will stop split ends from traveling up to you scalp and will eliminate the need for extra products to fix split ends. Getting a cut every 4-6 weeks can eliminate split ends.

2. Dry your Hair Gently

Drying your hair with an absorbent towel and dab the wet DO NOT vigorously dry your hair this will cause tangles in weird directions destroying your hair even faster than usual. This is because when your hair is wet it is fragile and can be damaged very easily.

3. Use a Wide Tooth Comb

When coming out of the shower use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush. This will decrease the likelihood of your hair getting stretched and broken when brushing. Using a comb will detangle it a lot safer and prevent stretching and breaking.

split ends

Call our Salon in Clearwater to get expert opinions and advice from any of our trained stylist.

Largo Salon 727.351.7050
1171 Clearwater Largo Rd North

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

Why i cant Live Without these 3 Products

October 13, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

Here are 3 products that you will need anywhere and everywhere you go.

1. clarpHx Treatment

This treatment will cleanse your hair of the chlorine, minerals and buildup. This treatment is great for right after a pool or beach day. This can even help lock in your color in your hair. This is a great treatment for just cleansing your hair of anything that is bad.

2. Hair Proteinizer

In a nutshell this product feeds your hair. Anyone and everyone can use this. This spray will heal your broken or damaged hair or make your healthy hair look even better. This products releases proteins that are essential for hair growth. This is a lightweight leave in repair that contains keratin proteins and keratin amino acids.

3. Young Again Masque

This is perfect for dry or damaged hair. A deep conditioning restorative masque with a complex of Amino Acids, Quinoa, Immortelle, Lotus Flower and Baobab Seed Oils to renew youthful lustre to dry damaged or brittle hair. This is the perfect product for repairing your hair. Apply this to freshly washed hair and massage into hair and scalp and leave in for 5-15 minutes.

Come into our Salon in St. Petersburg to pick up some of these products or to tell us what products you cant live without!

St Petersburg Salon 727.322.3802
2053 Central Ave. St Pete Fl 33713

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

What is in All Organic Hair Color?

October 11, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

Organic Hair Color

At Intuition Salon & Spa Clearwater, Intuition Salon & Spa St. Pete, and Intuition Salon & Spa Largo – our Hair Color not only creates fabulous colors but also adds shine and smoothness to your hair because of how natural it is!
We can create any hair color you want with our array of Organic Hair Color. Our Hair Color & products include many amazing ingredients such as Avocado, Coconut Oil, Red Raspberry, Chamomile and so many more including Aloe Vera that help your hair look and feel more amazing.
Aloe, which is known as the “plant of immortality” by the ancient Egyptians. The nutritional value is endless. The plant’s natural enzymes help rejuvenate the scalp by removing dead skin cells and restoring its pH balance.
These enzymes also increase blood flow, stimulating the production of moisturizing oils. This aids in preventing dandruff and also retains moisture, fostering hair growth. The anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties in Aloe Vera also help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and alopecia by soothing the scalp and alleviating dryness- which helps to have an even more amazing salon experience.

Clearwater Salon 727-443-2927
16 N. Ft. Harrison Ave Clearwater Fl 33755

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com
www.Dawn-Shannon.com

What is the Difference between Organic and Artificial?

October 9, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

organic hair care — The hair products used at Intuition Salon & Spa are all organic and healthy for you and the environment!

At all 3 of our locations we only use the best organic products for you!

Here are a few differences between all Organic products and Artificial products.

Organic Products Vs. Artificial Products

By choosing natural and organic products you can both help yourself and the environment. Salons using artificial products generate a lot of waste in the waterways and soils. This affects both plants and animals in the environment. Artificial products used on your scalp enter your bloodstream directly causing a lot of damage. Sometimes this can even cause hormone disruption and in some cases cancer. Come into our Clearwater, Largo, or St. Petersburg location to browse our all organic products and services.

Intuition Salon & Spa’s organic products are made from the purest ingredients. Any and all of our products you use will be easier on the skin and hair. This allows for a smaller chance of getting any skin irritations, allergies or anything else that might harm your skin.

For example, various preservatives and other artificial ingredients used in hair colors and cosmetics are linked to allergies, hormonal imbalance and tumor’s.

Here at Intuition Salon & Spa Clearwater,Intuition Salon & Spa St. Petersburg, and Intuition Salon & Spa Largo, we only use the best organic hair Products on the market keeping your health in mind 100% of the time.

Largo Salon 727.351.7050
1171 Clearwater Largo Rd North

5 Ways to Keep Your Hair Healthy!

October 7, 2018 Comments Off Random Thoughts

What are 5 Ways I can keep my hair healthy?

1. Eat Protein

Including protein in your daily diet will allow your hair to grow back faster and healthier. Since your hair is made up of proteins eating eggs, chicken, fish, or even beans if your vegetarian.

2. Relax

Stress can and will cause your hair to fall out. So things like walking, running, riding a bike, and even sitting down and just watching a T.V. show. All of this can help destress and keep your hair from falling out.

3. Get Regular Haircuts

Getting regular trims gets rid of those nasty split ends that stop your air from growing. Just go to your local salon and get a haircut and this will help your hair grow long and healthy. The ideal time to get haircuts is a month to 6 weeks.

4. Be Nice to Your Noggin

This is a no brainer but its still a very important part of having nice hair. Don’t brush your hair more than you have to. Don’t use blow dryers and straighteners or very hot water all of this can destroy the proteins in your hair and cause your hair to take damage.

5. Use Organic Products as Much as Possible

Using all organic products will keep your hair healthy and wont cause any damage to your hair like those other nasty chemical filled shampoos and conditioners. Getting a product that is sulphate free and all organic is one step closer to getting that beautiful hair that you’ve always wanted.

Healthy hair

Come into our Salon in St. Petersburg to have a look at our products and to get additional tips on how to keep your hair healthy!

St Petersburg Salon 727.322.3802
2053 central Ave. St Pete Fl 33713