As we prepare for winter weather advisories, dust off our Uggs and find our coziest mittens, it is just as important to make sure we have the perfect winterized skincare regimen. Here are 10 pro-tips and 10 must-haves to survive dry, flaky, red and dull skin this winter.

As a local, family-owned business that has been serving the Twin Cities’ south metro for 40 years, we’re grateful for your commitment and trust in our company and our team over the years. We hope you’ll consider shopping locally this holiday season and help us usher in the fourth decade of serving joy and beauty through our five salon locations.   

What if you could hand-pick a variety of self-care stocking stuffers for every loved one on your list? This holiday season at Cole’s Salon, you can! Our highly-coveted and carefully-curated holiday gift sets make the perfect gifts to give, or to enjoy some of the brands’ top picks for yourself this season.

Last month, one of our favorite beauty brands, Oribe, brought hair stylists from all over the country to New Orleans for the Oribe Atelier. This dynamic, one-day event showcased the latest in styling, cutting and color education through live demonstrations and an exclusive hands-on workshop. A team from Cole’s were in attendance to learn and grow together—in style. Here’s a recap.

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s also “Favorite Things” season. As the Cole’s resident beauty expert, Kate thought it would be fun to put together a short list of her favorite products we carry in the salon and why. Let’s dive in!

The perfect holiday hair and makeup looks don’t need to be overwhelming or over-the-top. Simplicity is key to nail the look and keep your sanity. These never-fail looks get us through the busy season looking great and feeling festive.

Intercoiffure is one of the most influential organizations in the industry, and their annual fall workshop always features a roster of top salon owners, stylists and educators. A handful of the Cole’s Salon attended this year’s atelier earlier this month, and a few of us even entered submissions into the Intercoiffure-Keune Excellence in Hair Awards! Get our recap on the blog.

Last month, a few of our First Impressions Team members had the amazing opportunity to attend John DiJulius’ Customer Service Revolution conference in Cleveland, Ohio. They left feeling inspired and highly motivated to reinvent our guest service experience after learning from some of the best leaders out there.

Should you include masques and serums in your regular skincare lineup?” YES—100% absolutely, positively, yes. While they might seem like a tedious, unnecessary task to some, they are actually a vital part of a skincare regimen! Keep reading to learn why we recommend masques and serums and how to determine which product is right for you. 

Continuing education—especially in the salon and beauty industry—is such a gift. The people you meet, the educators you learn from, and the time with your co-workers out of the salon is all amazing. Last month, Liz and Julie attended an Oribe Journey to Mastery Class in New York City—all about the modern shag.