Spring Break 3×3: Hair & makeup tips for the #BestWeekEver

  It may not feel like it outside, but spring break is quickly approaching! Below are a few tips and tricks to achieve effortless makeup and hairstyles for relaxing in style. These tips are so simple and user-friendly—everyone can pull them off! Makeup 1. Keep the face simple. Using a tinted moisturizer with SPF (we […]

5 Ways to Sneak a Little Spring into Your Look

February always makes us long for the green grass, warm sunshine, and blooming trees and flowers that April and May bring. Spring may seem a long way off—but don’t worry, these cold weeks will fly by. For those who are super-excited for the rebirth of the season, get a head start by channeling some of spring’s […]

Has your hair lost its shine?

Are you feeling as if your hair is just not as lustrous as it used to be? You are not alone this time of year. In fact, products to help hair shine have been the most requested products at Cole’s lately! We’ve gotten through the holidays, and even fought though the cold temps of January in […]

#LBPFRONTROW – A Reflection

At Cole’s Salon, we’re deeply committed to continuing education and lifelong learning. Our designers, estheticians, leadership and other staff attend regular trainings and workshops with industry experts, and national conferences where the best and brightest gather to discuss and celebrate the latest and greatest trends in our industry. A few weeks ago, nearly 30 Cole’s Salon team […]

Give Yourself a Valentine for American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month—a tradition that began with President Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1964. Diseases of the heart are the  #1 killer in the United States. The Heart Month campaign aims to bring awareness to risk factors linked with these diseases. The American Heart Association warns against the risks of high blood pressure, which […]

7 Ideas for the Perfect Valentine’s Gift

Let’s face it—while chocolate and red roses are nice, these traditional (and we’ll say it: cliché) V-day gifts aren’t too thoughtful or unique. We know you want to do something a little different to let your loved one know how important he or she is to you—but it can be hard to find the perfect […]

Stay Sane and Stylish this Winter

It’s official: the slushy, more-Seattle-than-Minnesota winter has gone, and the cold has come. While some of us enjoy the winter months, playing winter sports and enjoying the fresh, cold breezes, plenty of us squeeze our eyes shut and power through until spring, relying on remote start and heated seats to make it all a little less miserable. If you fall […]

3 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your New Year’s Resolutions

With a quick Google search, you can quickly find the most common New Year’s Resolutions individuals commit to each year. You can also learn only about 8% of those who make New Year’s resolutions achieve their goals! But before you ditch the idea and skip New Year’s Resolutions this year, I challenge you to think differently […]

Melt Away Holiday Stress at Cole’s

In my house, champagne glasses clutter the kitchen counter, streamers decorate the living room walls and I am still tripping over Christmas toys strewn throughout the house as we ring in 2016. Winter break has come to an end and this mom is doing a silent cheer! Sure “togetherness” and “family time” have been wonderful, […]

4 Looks to Amp Up your New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is one of those special occasions to add a little wow to your look. Whether you’re going out or staying in, you can feel extra festive by trying one of these striking makeup ideas. Here are 4 looks to help you glow into the new year—complete with a list of my favorite […]