Category: Hair

Spring Hair and Makeup Trends

Spring is the perfect time to purge your closet, get rid of things you’ve been staring at all winter…and freshen things up a bit. The same goes for your hair and makeup. Check out what’s on trend in all things beauty, in our recent Twin Cities Live feature. 1. The Trend: Platinum (icy, white blonde)… Read more »

Combat Seasonal Hair Woes

We’re having an unusually warm February, but we all know it’s part of Winter’s trick. He blows of out of town for a few weeks, but in March it’s fame on. And that means our hair has to suffer a bit longer. It gets dry, frizzy and full of static. But Simonson’s Salon and Spa… Read more »

Fall Hair and Makeup Must-Haves

How to Transition Your Hair into Fall (as featured in video above) Summer is synonymous with sun-kissed hair, with highlights a staple for pretty much all shades. But as your time spent outside shortens as the weather gets colder, those highlights will fade. Beat nature to the punch by going a shade or two darker… Read more »

Aging Gracefully

The last thing someone wants to feel is that their haircut is making them look older. But on the flip side, a lot of people don’t want to look like they’re trying to look younger. It can be a real struggle. Find the perfect hair cut for any age, makeup tips to give you a… Read more »

Vivid Hair Color

Looking to change up your hair? Add a pop of color! If you’ve ever checked out something called “Mermaid Hair” on Pinterest, you’ve seen how vivid blue, pink, even green can look. It’s also been called Unicorn hair. But unlike Mermaids and Unicorns, the Vivid Hair Coloring technique is real and people are diving right… Read more »

How-To: Simple, Classic Updo

Social media and the internet are full of beautiful updo tutorials, but not all of them are feasible for the average woman. If you’re still working on perfecting your styling sills and you don’t have a lot of time, attempting complex styles can lead to frustration. Chelsea, Stylist from Simonson’s Coon Rapids, has a simple,… Read more »

How-To: Pravana Neons

Give highlighting your hair a new meaning with Pravana! Pravana is the leader in creative hair colors and provide the most vibrant, long-lasting colors on the market. This award winning collection brings 5 shockingly, electric colors – Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, Neon Green and Neon Blue. Wear these neon colors alone to make… Read more »

How-To: Halo Braid

Braid enthusiasts, this one’s for you! These halo braids keep showing up on the runways and red carpet season after season. It takes practice but is beyond impressive once it’s mastered. Watch this short video and learn how to master this show-stopping style! Viewing on a mobile device? CLICK HERE