Fun Holiday Hair Ideas for you from Margy Sheppard at M2 Salon in Morrisville, NC!

It’s time to get with it and let an expert help you show off your gorgeous hair.

Holiday time can be major panic time when it comes to hair styling. It’s a time when we see old friends and family, so naturally we want to look our best. No one wants to be running into old girlfriends and/or boyfriends at holiday parties with the same hairstyle from High School 🙁

Still hesitating over the need for a new look? Picture yourself at the holiday dinner table with Aunt Mable who is asking “just how old are you again , dear?” All because you’re still wearing that early 1990’s set of hair wings on both sides of your head. 🙂

Gather some ideas and call 919-257-9007 or book online with Margy for a new cut. Short on ideas? Let Margy give you a quick consult. Always a great idea to get advice from an expert about what style looks good with your bone structure, color and hair texture.

Ringing in the New Year with a new hairstyle is a great way to boost your self esteem and confidence. A new look = a new you, just in time to take on whatever 2016 has to offer!

Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for the New Year from Margy Sheppard at M2 Salon in Morrisville, NC.

How To Make Hair Color Last Longer – It’s a fact that hair color does begin to fade after 4 weeks.

For those of us that enjoy getting our hair colored it’s something we deal with because hair dye loves to disappear. Luckily, learning how to make your hair color last longer might just be as simple as changing your shower experience.

And no, this does not replace your color safe specific shampoo purchased at M2Salon! That is still a necessity for healthy shiney hair. It’s about how long you actually keep your head under the water while staying in the shower. If you do have hair color that has a lot of vibrant color [think red] that you don’t want to fade, Aveda‘s Global Artistic Director for Hair Color Ian Michael Black said in a recent article, that standing under the water is your worst enemy.

“The best thing for hair color preservation is quick shampoos, and the worst thing for hair color is standing under the shower,” he wrote. “The water is what drags it out more than the shampoo.”

While it may feel good to stand under the hot water for ages, you’re basically just rinsing out your hair color with the product. “It the hair follicle fills up with water, the water then just kind of pulls it out. So when you stand under the shower for too long, it’s not good for hair color,” he pointed out.

And while we think lathering up and scrubbing is what it takes to get our hair free of dirt and product build-up, Black reminds us that it definitely does not take ten minutes to get a squeaky clean head of hair. On top of all that, you actually don’t need all that many bubbles!
“We’re all obsessed by lots of lather,” he says. “We actually don’t need that.” If you lightly wash, with little to no lather, you’ll realize while drying and styling your hair that tons of bubbles do not equate to clean. It is all psychological fuelled by those old shampoo ads 🙂

Please keep in mind, most sulfate-free shampoos actually are lather-free, and yes, still clean your hair. Besides cutting down your shower times, a quick trick is to skip the wash entirely and reach for the dry shampoo—a saving grace in preserving hair color and of course, blowouts.

Need hair color? Need hair care products, like an awesome dry shampoo? Schedule an appointment online or call Margy Finegan (919)257-9007 at M2Salon today!

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Hairstyles for Women Over 40 M2 Salon NC-Okay Oprah may have declared that 40 is the new 30, but with the right hairstyle who needs Oprah?

Women in their 40s and 50s are sexy, self-assured, and at the top of their game. Why go back? Whether you’re looking for a dramatic change or just want to keep your hair long and lush, check out this list of flattering cuts.

CHOPPY BOB – This style elongates the neck and is especially flattering on heart-shaped or oval faces. Ask for a bob with movement and to do the cut on dry hair. Margy Finegan Sheppard at M2 Salon in Morrisville, NC says “It’s like a bonsai-tree-type haircut—you have to keep working at it. If it’s too layered, it’s going to become aging.”

WAVY BOB -Think Halle Berry chin-length bob. (Can you believe she’s 49?) The soft bangs, rumpled texture, and imperfect ends. The bangs give the illusion of fuller volume at the roots (no back-combing required!) and draw attention to your eyes.

LAYERED BOB – This classic style is the perfect choice for women who want to look chic without a lot of maintenance. “Almost any hair texture or face shape can carry a bob,” says hairstylist Margy Finegan Sheppard at M2 Salon in Morrisville, NC, “though tight curls may need a bit more layering, and those with round faces should opt for longer versions. Chin-length bobs are ideal for petite and angular face shapes.” If you want an edgier look, ask for shorter layers in the back and longer ones toward the front.

Margy also offers this advice. “With any bob don’t be afraid to tuck your hair behind your ear and make it look asymmetric. It softens your collarbone and emphasizes your décolletage!”

For a fantastic new look & style call (919) 257-9007 or book online with Margy Finegan Sheppard at M2 Salon in Morrisville, NC., today.