What your stylist wishes clients understood about hair maintenance

Great hair doesn’t start and end in the salon chair. While a professional cut or colour makes a huge impact, what happens between appointments plays an equally important role. Yes, we’re talking about hair maintenance. What we want you to remember is that hair maintenance isn’t about doing more or keeping a complicated routine, it’s just about doing the right things for your hair, consistently.

Here are a few things your stylist truly wishes every client understood about maintaining healthy, beautiful hair in between appointments.

1. Maintenance is different for everyone

There’s no universal routine that works for all hair types, as much as clients may wish there was. Your friend’s routine, a viral TikTok tip, or a one-size-fits-all product recommendation may not suit your hair at all because hair texture, density, colour history, and lifestyle all matter. That’s why your stylist tailors recommendations specifically to you. Our goal is always to keep your hair healthy long-term.

2. Trims are preventative, not just cosmetic

Many clients wait until their hair “looks bad” before booking a trim, but by then, split ends may already be travelling up the hair shaft resulting in needing to go shorter than they may have wanted. Regular trims help prevent breakage, maintain your shape, and keep your hair looking polished between appointments. Think of trims as maintenance and not a setback to your length goals.

3. Your at-home routine matters more than you think

The products you use at home have a major impact on how long your colour lasts and how healthy your hair feels. Professional shampoos, conditioners, and treatments are formulated to protect your hair, not strip it, and we only bring in haircare products we truly stand behind. Using the right products consistently can make the difference between hair that feels dull and dry and hair that looks shiny and strong.

4. Heat protection is non-negotiable

Heat styling without protection is one of the fastest ways to cause damage. Even if you’re just blow-drying, a heat protectant helps shield your strands from dryness, breakage, and colour fading. It’s a small step that makes a big difference. We never skip this step at the salon, and you should never skip it at home.

5. Salon visits are part of the plan

Hair maintenance isn’t only about what you do at home. In-salon treatments, glosses, toners, and scheduled maintenance appointments all play a role in keeping your hair looking its best. These services aren’t “extras” and while they may feel pampering, they’re designed to support the health and longevity of your hair between major appointments, making them essential.

Hair maintenance doesn’t need to be complicated or overwhelming. When you understand the “why” behind your stylist’s recommendations, it becomes easier to build a routine that actually works for you. If you’re unsure whether your current routine is helping or hurting your hair, a consultation is the best place to start, and we always do a consultation at the beginning of your hair appointment. Together, we can create a maintenance plan that fits your lifestyle and keeps your hair looking its best year-round. Book with your stylist now and nail down your hair maintenance routine!