The Palm Beach Beauty Address Book / Guides
Guides
Plain-English answers before you book. Written by our editors; no salon pays to be in a guide.
Holiday Party Hair for December EveningsDecember can bring several invitations in a single week, often with houseguests in between. A little forethought keeps your hair festive and polished from the first cocktail party to the last toast of the year.Black-Tie Updos: Classic Shapes, Clearly ExplainedBlack tie calls for hair that looks composed from every angle. Knowing the names of the classic shapes, and what each one suits, makes it far easier to ask for exactly what you have in mind.Winter Sun in Palm Beach: Protecting Your HairThe season brings cooler air and clear blue skies, and the Florida sun keeps working all the while. Here is how to protect your hair, your color and your scalp through the months you are most likely to be outdoors.A Hair Timeline for a Gala or Big EveningBeautiful evening hair is mostly a matter of timing. Here is how to pace color, cuts and styling so everything looks fresh on the night, with nothing left to chance.Evening Hair That Holds Up in HumidityHumid air is why a lovely style can soften before dessert. The answer is a shape chosen for the weather, products matched to your hair type and a few precise requests at the salon.Planning Your Hair for the Palm Beach SeasonFrom November to April the calendar fills, and so do the salon books. A little planning before you arrive keeps your hair looking cared for all season, without last-minute scrambling.When the Hairstylist Comes to YouHaving a stylist come to your home or event can make a busy evening calmer. Here is how it usually works, what to prepare and what to ask before you book.Two Homes, One Hair ColorSeasonal residents often see two colorists a year, one here and one up north or abroad. With a little paperwork and good photos, your color can look as if it came from the same chair.