Hair Design by Adriana

Trust me, I’ll be the first to admit I have a problem…..and I really have tried lots and lots of things AND lots and lots of different dry shampoos….but I honestly like the volume and texture I get from my hair and the way that it looks by washing it less.

That means though….that my wash days look pretty extravagant….i HAVE to make sure that my scalp is very very well taken care of! That means I need to make sure to get ALL that build up off so it can breathe again!

If you use dry shampoo in between the days you don’t shampoo, you should still be doing this once a week. The most important thing in your arsenal should be the Scalp Exfoliate.

If you have questions, you know where to find me! I’m here to help!

Happy Sunday all! This week, anyone that books a color and a haircut service on any of these days will receive a complimentary deep conditioning treatment, valued at $35. Offer is open to new and existing clients.

New clients, please head to Adriana | Hair Stylist Bothell WA and click the link & “new clients” to fill out a quick form so we have you booked perfectly for your first appointment.

Existing clients, head there too and click “book now” and put in the notes “instagram special”.

Have a wonderful week!

**DOES YOUR HAIR NEED MOISTURE OR PROTEIN? 💧🧬**

The answer might actually be… **both.**

Your hair needs a balance of **moisture and protein** to stay strong, supple, and healthy-looking.

💧 **MOISTURE** helps hair feel:
• Soft
• Flexible
• Smooth
• Supple
• Less dry and brittle

When hair is lacking moisture, it can feel **dry, rough, stiff, or prone to snapping.**

🧬 **PROTEIN** helps support the hair’s structure and strength.

When hair needs more protein, it may feel **weak, overly stretchy when wet, limp, or unable to hold its shape well.**

But here’s the important part:

**Hair doesn’t necessarily need one or the other.**

Think of it like this:

💧 Moisture gives hair **flexibility.**
🧬 Protein gives hair **strength and structure.**

You need both for hair to have that beautiful combination of **strength + softness.**

Too much of either can leave the hair feeling off — which is why constantly adding moisture or constantly adding strengthening treatments isn’t always the answer.

Your hair’s needs can also change depending on what you’ve been doing to it — **color, lightening, heat styling, environmental exposure, and even how you care for it at home.**

This is why I don’t believe in a one-product-fits-all approach.

**Healthy hair is about finding the right balance for YOUR hair. 🤍**

If you’re not sure what your hair is actually asking for, that’s exactly what I’m here to help you figure out.

Happy Fall! Wanna snag one of these appointments?

Existing clients: head to Adriana | Hair Stylist Bothell WA and click the link”book now” button from the link in my bio

New clients: head to my bio and click “new clients” to fill out a quick form so I have all the info to have an excellent first service!

Everyone I talk to thinks that frizzy hair NEEDS to be managed with oil/serum. That is a huge myth.

Yes, oil will help with the frizz but it will NOT help with the root cause.

Frizzy hair is lacking soooo much moisture. You need both moisture AND frizz control (oil) to tackle the frizz.

We started her out on the Amika Anti Frizz products- shampoo, conditioner and the Velveteen Balm. She also has hair that gets greasy easily if she’s not using the right oil so I have her use either the Verb Ghost oil or the Loma Light Nourishing oil.

The Amika Anti frizz line claims that the longer you use it the more it will actually reverse frizz and I feel like she is a great example of that actually happening. Her hair is WAY more manageable.

There is a right product out there for everyone so don’t give up if you have t found yours yet.

You can get all of these products I mentioned at the link in my bio! Adriana | Hair Stylist Bothell WA

We often think about protecting our skin from the sun, but your hair can feel the effects of prolonged UV exposure, too.

☀️ **Prolonged, unprotected UV exposure can:**

• Fade your hair color
• Weaken the hair fiber
• Make hair feel dry, rough & brittle
• Contribute to oxidative stress and damage

And if you color your hair, you may notice the effects even more — especially with repeated sun exposure.

The best approach?

**THINK MULTI-LAYERED PROTECTION.**

**BEFORE SUN EXPOSURE:**
🤍 Apply a moisturizing hair mask to help keep your hair hydrated and supported before spending extended time outside.

**DURING SUN EXPOSURE:**
🧢 Wear a hat or scarf when possible.
☀️ Limit direct exposure when you can.
💦 And avoid leaving wet hair exposed to direct sun for long periods — wet hair can be more vulnerable to damage, and the combination of moisture + UV exposure isn’t doing your strands any favors.

**AFTER SUN EXPOSURE:**
✨ Use a leave-in treatment to add moisture and help improve manageability.
✨ Follow with a lightweight hair oil to help smooth and protect the hair’s surface.

Think of your summer hair routine like your skincare routine:

**Protect it → replenish it → protect it again. 🤍**

Your hair may love a little sunshine…

**but it doesn’t need to be sun-baked.** ☀️

Need to heal your hair after this summer? Add a deep conditioning treatment to your next appointment Adriana | Hair Stylist Bothell WA

**SHEDDING ≠ HAIR LOSS**

It’s completely normal to lose some hair every day.

The important thing is noticing **changes from your normal.**

If you’re suddenly shedding significantly more, noticing thinning, widening of your part, or seeing bald patches, that’s something worth paying attention to.

Your hair can sometimes be a clue that **something else is going on.

**Understanding the difference between normal shedding, breakage & true hair loss is the first step toward taking better care of your hair and scalp.**

When in doubt, don’t panic — **pay attention to the pattern and talk to a professional if something has changed.**