Hair Health

The Best Hair Products for Florida's Heat and Humidity

Sarasota-Manatee is experiencing a major heat wave—and with that comes frizz. Here are some of the best products to protect your locks.

07/25/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Beachy Keen

Sarasota Entrepreneurs Launch Siesta Key Hair Extensions

The new brand offers one piece clip-in extensions in 14 colors.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Gray Hair 101

Hair Care 101: How to Go Gray Gracefully

Coral Pleas, veteran stylist and owner of Cutting Loose salons, shares her top tips.

11/15/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Love Your Hair

Seven Sarasota and Manatee Salons that Specialize in Black Hair

A journalist shares her thoughts on the power of Black hair and where to get it styled.

10/14/2021 By Jessika Ward

Beauty Hero

With Her New Foundation, Sarasota Hairstylist Dede Caldwell Helps At-Risk Women Look and Feel Their Best

The Beauty Bridge Foundation was founded by Caldwell and her daughter during the pandemic to provide hair styling services to local women in need.

10/01/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Hair Hacks

Quarantine Hair 'Do’s'—and Definite 'Don’ts'

From whether to cut your own bangs to ways to stealthily go gray, NUOVO Salon Group's Terry McKee is answering your quarantine hair questions.

05/04/2020 By Heather Dunhill

Hair Envy

An Expert Shares Her Top Summer Hair Tips and Debunks Hair Myths

We chatted with Top Knot Salon owner Collette Hartner about how to keep your hair looking lustrous all summer long.

07/16/2019 By Hanna Powers

Chic in Sarasota

2019 Is the Year of the Headband

It's time to embrace your inner Blair Waldorf.

12/21/2018 By Heather Saba

Style

Downtown Barbershop Renovated

Owner Michelle Barrett recently renovated Alberti's on Main, updating the flooring, walls, cabinets and more.

09/06/2018 By Staff

Style

Salon Training Academy Named to 'Salons of the Year' List

Sarasota's Fashion Focus Hair Academy was recently recognized by Salon Today magazine and the North American Hairstyling Awards.

08/09/2018 By Staff

Retail

Mall Hosts Expo for Women June 3

The free event includes beauty, wellness and fashion stations, with makeup and hair care offerings, massages and more.

05/23/2018 By Staff

Clean Beauty

Three Green Hair Brands You Need to Know

These shampoos and conditioners are good for your hair and the planet.

04/26/2018 By Heather Dunhill

Services

Spa Franchise Coming to Sarasota

Sirius Day Spa recently struck a three-store development deal with a Lakewood Ranch couple.

04/24/2018 By Staff

Deals

Haircut Franchise Leases New Space

The sports-themed hair care franchise Sport Clips Haircuts recently leased 1,120 square feet in North Port.

04/23/2018 By Staff

Beauty

Salon Training Academy Expands, Undergoes Renovations

The owners of Sarasota's Fashion Focus Hair Academy recently renovated the salon training facility to coincide with the 30th anniversary of its founding.

01/25/2018 By Staff

Style

Sarasota Salon Celebrates One Year in Business

Shine Hair Design Studio is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an all-day open house and client appreciation event on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

11/14/2017 By staff

Next Best Thing

Yellow Strawberry's Master Stylist Richard Weintraub Talks Hair Trends to Try Now

Our beauty editor listens in for the best hair styles and color trends that we'll want to try immediately.

11/02/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Style

New Sarasota Hair Salon Opens

Hair colorist and stylist Mamie Katsarelas and colorist and stylist David Michael Greb recently opened a new hair salon: Shine Hair Design Studio.

12/14/2016 By staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Completes Salon Remodel

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc., recently completed work on a comprehensive remodeling project for Blow La La Blow Dry Bar.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Beauty Blow Out

Blow la la Blow Dry Bar Opens in Midtown Plaza

Capitalizing on the popularity of blow dry bars around the country, Kimberly O'Connor opens Blow la la Blow Dry Bar in Sarasota.

06/22/2016 By Alaina Upman