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CONGRATULATE yourself if you have an oval face shape. You have landed the most versatile face shape—you can wear almost any hairstyle. No matter the length of your hair, you will look best with layers. Place them near your cheekbones, lips, or chin. A perfect example is Jennifer Anniston’s cut. It looks amazing on an… Read more »

If you have a square face, consider yourself lucky. Some of the most famous people past and present have a strong, angular jawline. I have also heard that women with square faces also age very well—Lucky You! Square faces to be angular, so you want to soften them with bangs, curls, and waves. Your best… Read more »

No matter what your face shape may be—round, oval, square, heart or long—there will be cuts that look BEST on you. Round Face Shape: If you have a round face, the secret to a great style is to deflect the roundness of your face. Long hair is gorgeous on a round face because it lengthens… Read more »

Your hair is important. This summer, get the best beach waves you can for your hair. There are many different styles and techniques that have been tried and tested over the years. Each one claims to work the best, demonstrating how it uses the best methods to make the most out of your hair. Each… Read more »

Good News Ladies – for all of you out there that do not like to put a lot of effort into your styles, you are in luck! Low maintenance dos’ are in this season. You don’t have to worry about smoothing your hair for the daytime, just throw your locks into a loose bun, leaving… Read more »

Salon Today, a leading salon industry publication, recognized Brian Perdue and Salon 124 as one of the nation’s leaders in multi-location salons. In a cover story titled, “Blueprint For Success,” Brian and the team at Salon 124 are highlighted as a model for other salon owners to consider if they plan on expanding their organizations.… Read more »

THE NEW BUN IN TOWN—The Sock Bun! You use a sock rolled into a “doughnut” shape to form the shape of the style. It is a classy look that is easy to do. What you will need: One sock or foam bun doughnut Scissors Texturizing Spray Ponytail Holder Few bobby pins Hairspray STEP ONE: Prep… Read more »

Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day! Help your mother feel beautiful with a gift card from Salon 124 and Genesis Salon! Gift cards are available at each of our salon locations, online and can be purchased in various amounts of your choosing. Salon 124 and Genesis Salons are located a several convenient locations including Grayson,… Read more »

Braids are being seen everywhere—different types of braids and placement.  It is all about being creative. You can always be safe with a traditional braid with a ponytail or even a French braid straight back, but being creative is the fun part.  Here are a couple of examples: You can braid the bang area or… Read more »

For spring and summer 2013, styles are going to be more laid back and fun– start thinking about ponytails, braids, waves, and sleek looks. The most captivating trend this season is going to be hair accessories– everything from flowers to sporty headbands to head scarves to head pieces. Trend 1: Low Ponytails This is a… Read more »