Hair and beauty guides from our stylists.

Practical, specific advice from the R&M Salon team in Smyrna, TN — color, curls, treatments, extensions, bridal, grooming, and threading.

Hand-painted balayage highlights on wavy hair

Color

Balayage vs Highlights: Which Is Right for Your Hair?

Balayage and foil highlights solve different problems. Here is how a colorist decides which technique fits your hair type, upkeep budget, and desired contrast.

Curly Hair

Curly Hair Care Between Salon Visits: A Curl Specialist’s Routine

Curl pattern breaks down between cuts if the routine is wrong. Here is the wash-day order, product logic, and sleep habits our curl specialist actually recommends.

Stylist smoothing a client’s hair during a salon treatment

Treatments

Keratin Treatment Aftercare: What to Avoid in the First 72 Hours

The first three days after a keratin or smoothing treatment decide how long it lasts. Here is exactly what to skip, and why the "no water" rule exists.

Extensions

How to Choose Hair Extensions: Tape-In vs Weft vs I-Tip

Tape-in, weft, and I-tip extensions attach differently and suit different hair types and budgets. Here is how a stylist picks the right method during consultation.

Bridal

Bridal Hair Timeline: When to Book Your Trial and Wedding-Day Style

Bridal hair goes wrong when it is planned too late. Here is the exact timeline for booking a trial, locking your wedding-day stylist, and what to bring to each appointment.

Barber giving a client a precise fade haircut

Men's Grooming

Men's Fade Guide: How to Talk to Your Barber About What You Want

Most bad fades come from a vocabulary gap, not a bad barber. Here is how to describe fade height, blend style, and length using terms your barber actually uses.

Threading

Eyebrow Threading vs Waxing: What's Better for Sensitive Skin

Threading and waxing remove hair differently, and that difference matters most for sensitive skin. Here is what actually happens to your skin with each method.