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At Layla A Social Salon, we know that maintaining bright blondes, vibrant highlights, and bold fashion tones takes more than just a good shampoo — it takes a full care routine. In this final part of our Round Table, our stylists dive deeper into the tips, tricks, and products that keep color-treated hair healthy, hydrated, and glowing. Rischala’s Take: Keeping Blondes Bright and Healthy Blonde hair always needs a little extra love. As Rischala explained, even when using soft, gentle purple toning products, hydration and a touch of protein are essential. Traditional purple shampoos can sometimes leave hair feeling rough and dry. However, the Sunset Boulevard Blonde Toning Mask changes the game — infused with shea butter and velvet flower, it leaves hair soft, hydrated, and toned without the brittleness. It’s also a great option for those have natural gray hair that needs brightening. With the addition of plant stem cells, this mask strengthens hair helping blondes and highlighted guests maintain strength, shine, and color clarity all at once. Melissa’s Pick: Teacup Rinse Melissa shared her love for the Teacup Peach and Kombucha Rinse , a must-have for anyone battling hard water buildup — especially here in Las Vegas. Hard water minerals can leave hair feeling heavy, dull, and dry. Teacup uses peach leaf extract to remove mineral buildup and kombucha to magnetically draw out impurities, all while locking in color and smoothing the hair. Use it after shampoo and conditioner by applying directly to the scalp with the nozzle, massaging it in, and rinsing with cold water for best results. The kombucha helps seal the cuticle, leaving hair soft, shiny, and full of bounce. It’s like a clarifier that doesn’t strip moisture — perfect for vivid tones, highlights, and overall hair health. Extra Tips for Color Care Our stylists recommend a few key habits for maintaining your color between visits to Layla A Social Salon: Always rinse with cold water to help seal the cuticle and lock in color. Use heat protectants before styling to prevent fading and damage. Look for products with built-in UV protection, especially if you’re spending time outdoors. Stick to high-quality, sulfate-free, and paraben-free products like R+Co and BLEU to keep hair healthy and vibrant. We love that R+Co BLEU products aren’t just incredible for the hair — they’re also eco-friendly. The packaging is PCR (post-consumer recycled), caps are biodegradable sugarcane, and everything is gluten-free and safe for sensitive guests. It's a brand we’re proud to use and recommend for protecting your investment in your hair. Thank you so much for joining us for this Round Table series! We hope you’ve picked up some new favorite products and tips for keeping your highlights, blonding, and bold colors looking their best. We’ll see you at the next Round Table

At Layla A Social Salon, we always aim to to protect our guests’ hair—especially when it comes to maintaining highlights, blonding, and rich, dimensional color. In this segment of our Round Table, our stylists are sharing more R+Co favorites that help keep color fresh, vibrant, and soft between appointments. Tzigane uses the Gemstone Glossing Mask from mids to ends while her guests' root touch-ups process, or during partial and full highlight services. She’s had multiple clients comment on how noticeably softer their hair felt after adding this small enhancement—and several have even taken it home to incorporate into their weekly routine. For long-time guests, it’s been a game-changing upgrade to their usual services. Carina’s Pick: Gemstone Glossing Mask Carina introduced us to the BLEU Primary Color Mask , a more indulgent treatment for color longevity. While all products in the BLEU color line are safe for preserving color, this one goes a step further by strengthening the cuticle from the inside out. With built-in UV protection and an ultra-luxurious texture, this mask is perfect for anyone looking to maintain shine and color clarity—especially those who love bold tones or regularly get blonding services. Use it once a week in place of your conditioner and let it sit for 3–5 minutes for noticeably softer, shinier hair. Rischala’s Pick : Sunset Boulevard Blonde Toning Mask Rischala, known as our resident “blonde-a-holic,” shared her must-have: the Sunset Boulevard Blonde Toning Mask. Her first test? Checking the pigment. This mask passed with flying colors—literally. It toned away brass in just five minutes without leaving her hair dry, which is a common issue with many purple products. Instead of harsh direct dyes, this mask uses pigment from violet and lavender flowers, making it gentler on the hair. It also contains nourishing shea butter and real pearl extract to add softness, hydration, and shine. It’s perfect for blondes who want to stay bright and cool-toned without sacrificing hair health. At Layla A Social Salon, we believe professional products make all the difference in maintaining healthy, beautiful hair between salon visits. Whether you're a brunette preserving depth or a blonde brightening up, these treatments help you get the most out of your color. Stay tuned for the final part of our Round Table, where Melissa shares her favorite leave-in protector — perfect for daily defense and color care

Thanks for joining another Round Table here at Layla A Social Salon. I’m Tzigane, owner and stylist at Layla. Every few months we love to come together and share some of our favorite products — and today, we’re focusing on color retention. As summer approaches and we spend more time outside, at the pool, or at the lake, it’s important to not only keep hair hydrated but also preserve the beautiful color we create in the salon. Whether you’re rocking vibrant brunettes, dimensional blondes, or customized highlights, protecting your color between appointments is key to keeping your hair looking its best. Marina’s Pick: Gemstone Glossing Mask Marina, one of our talented stylists and resident product expert, shared her love for the Gemstone Glossing Mask. It’s packed with vitamins C and E, plus guava extract, making it incredibly hydrating and great for anyone wanting to maintain color or combat dryness. The glossing mask enhances shine, softens hair, fights frizz, and can even be used on non-colored hair for overall hydration. Bonus: it gives off a beautiful, iridescent glow when applied! It’s especially perfect for those with blonding services, as it helps lock in vibrancy and keep hair feeling silky and healthy between touch-ups. Tzigane’s Pick: Gemstone Pre-Shampoo Color Protect Mask For those of us who are always on the go, I recommend the Gemstone Pre-Shampoo Mask. It’s simple to use — just apply before getting into the bath or shower, leave on for 5–10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. It’s ideal for locking in color, keeping hair soft, and saving time. I love using this both personally and professionally behind the chair, especially for my guests with highlights and blonde transformations. Next time you visit Layla A Social Salon, don’t forget to flip through the new R+Co "Love" newspaper — it’s packed with great insights into why we love these products and how they support healthy, beautiful hair all year long

Hi! I’m Carina, a stylist here at Layla A Social Salon, and I wanted to share a product that’s quickly become one of my personal favorites — Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner from R+Co. Analog is a game-changer for anyone looking to simplify their hair care routine without sacrificing results. It’s an all-in-one cleansing and conditioning foam that gently cleans the hair while delivering just the right amount of hydration. Whether you're working with baby-fine hair or a coarser texture, this product is lightweight, effective, and versatile — making it perfect for just about everyone. I love it for guests who want a clean, soft feel without any heavy product buildup. It helps reduce frizz, adds natural shine, and nourishes the hair in a single step. It’s also a go-to for color-treated or dehydrated hair — especially here in Las Vegas where dry air and hard water can really take a toll. What’s inside? Analog is infused with argan oil to soften and hydrate, and horsetail extract to gently cleanse while smoothing and strengthening the hair cuticle. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, Leaping Bunny certified , and completely free of parabens — so it’s safe, ethical, and effective. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, high-performing product to streamline your routine, Analog might just be your new go-to. Next time you're in the salon, ask me about it — I'd love to show you how I use it and why it’s a staple in my backbar.

If you’ve ever battled dryness or frizz in the desert, you know how essential hydration is for maintaining healthy, defined curls. R+Co Ringtone is a total game-changer for every curly-haired guest who walks through our door.

The Perfect Finishing Touch for Every Style at Layla A Social Salon