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Top 13 Pro Tips Every Stylist Wants You to Know

From Lauren, Master Stylist turned Founder of Belle Hue — clean beauty products with salon-quality results, without the junk.

Welcome! These are the insider tips I’ve gathered over years behind the chair — designed to keep your hair healthy, vibrant, and long-lasting between visits. No fluff, just real advice from a pro who cares about clean, effective haircare.

1. Follow the 72-Hour Rule After Color

Wait at least 72 hours before your first wash after coloring to lock in pigment and prevent fading. Your cuticle needs time to fully close and seal in that fresh color.

2. Prep for Color with a Deep Mask

A moisturizing mask 3–4 days before your color appointment boosts hydration and helps your strands absorb pigment evenly — no blotchy ends, less damage.

3. Dry Shampoo on Day 1 is the Secret Weapon

Apply dry shampoo right after washing (not just when hair is oily) to help prevent oil buildup, boost volume, and stretch time between washes.

4. Blowdry the Roots — Even If You Air Dry the Rest

Air drying is great, but let your roots dry flat and you’ll end up with limp, greasy-feeling hair. A quick root-only blow dry gives you volume and longevity.

5. Your Scalp is Skin — Treat It Like One

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Use non-stripping, fragrance-free cleansers and avoid alcohol-heavy products that throw off your scalp’s balance.

6. Switch to Silk at Night

Silk or satin pillowcases reduce friction, frizz, and breakage — especially for fine or color-treated hair. Bonus: they also help preserve your style longer.

7. Reset with a Gentle Scalp Scrub Every 2 Weeks

Product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin can clog follicles and leave hair looking dull. A gentle scalp scrub every couple of weeks helps remove residue, boost circulation, and create a healthy foundation for hair growth — without stripping your scalp or hair.

8. Don’t Skip Heat Protectant — Ever

Even low heat causes gradual damage. Always use a protectant — it’s like SPF for your hair. Your future self (and ends) will thank you.

9. Get Strategic with Trims

You don’t need a major cut every 6 weeks. A light dusting every 8–10 keeps split ends from traveling and helps you grow healthier, longer hair.

10. Be Gentle When Wet — It Matters More Than You Think

Wet hair is fragile. Use a wide-tooth comb or a gentle wet brush and start detangling from the ends up. Apply a leave-in conditioner to reduce breakage and protect the cuticle.

11. Tame Flyaways with This Simple Trick

Use a clean toothbrush or spoolie misted with a lightweight leave-in or smoothed with a bit of balm to tame flyaways. A balm like Bella Balm is perfect for touch-ups — no grease or crunch.

12. Hair + Workouts: What Stylists Wish You Knew

Sweat can cause buildup if left too long. Wear a loose braid or sweatband, then let your hair dry fully post-workout. Use a quick blast of cool air at the roots and apply dry shampoo to soak up sweat before it turns to oil. Cleaner formulas work best for this.

13. Pre-Wet Your Hair Before Swimming

Hair acts like a sponge in the pool — pre-wetting your hair with clean water before swimming reduces how much chlorinated water your strands absorb. Follow with a gentle rinse and a protective leave-in after swimming to keep hair healthy.

I hope these tips help you love your hair a little more every day! If you want more clean beauty advice, salon secrets, and product tips — follow us on social for pro tips, behind-the-scenes content, and updates on our newest launches. Belle Hue is all about salon-quality, clean beauty without the junk.