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Why cut dry?

  Of his preference for dry cutting, Spoke SLO co-owner Jon Reyman has been known to say “dry hair tells no lies.” In fact, he was mentioned in this month’s edition of ELLE Magazine as a stylist who has “developed an insider-beloved cut that takes a mere 15 minutes, but he’s been fine-tuning his technique […]

The Case For Expertise In The Digital Age

By Christine Thompson They’re booking more and more appointments lately: people whose hair needs fixing after a hairdresser has botched a complex, modern technique. I’ve been called in on failed attempts at balayage, ombre and color melting, and it’s not pretty. These are expensive, complicated fixes. I recently watched one client spend $600 and several […]

Don’t Be A Slave To The Box

Many, many women have unsatisfying relationships with boxed hair color, but they stick with it because it’s inexpensive, fast, and, well, because it’s habitual. But Spoke SLO Co-Owner and Color Director Christine Thompson suggests trying a color treatment with Aveda Full Spectrum Color under the care of a professional colorist before becoming a lifelong slave […]

Going To The Dark Side, Naturally

Thinking of going darker? At Spoke SLO, co-owner and Color Director Christine Thompson uses Aveda Full Spectrum DEEP, a permanent hair color designed for naturally dark hair that provides a balance of lift and tone for healthy, rich color. For optimal results, though, the story shouldn’t end there. Christine also suggests pre-scheduling a glossing treatment […]