Right Hair, Right Now

The best Philly stylists for any—every!—type of hair. 

There are many, many great stylists in this city and it's 'burbs. And most of the great can do anything you ask them to, and do it well.  But the trick to true-hair happiness is a little more complex, isn't it? You don't just want someone who is great, you want someone intuitively attuned to your exact hair issues.  And that, reader, is what you'll find here: 45 excellent stylists, each with a special knack for dealing with one issue or another, from cutting crazy curls to eliminating those wiry grays to helping with thinning hair, and beyond...

For non-Brassy Blondes: Kathryn Picraux attracts clients from D.C., Brooklyn, North Jersey and beyond for her shiny, layered color.  One secret? Giving lightened hair the TLC it needs, from a post-color restorative glaze to protein treatments every few months.

ENCHANTING ROBIN HOOD INSPIRED WOODSY WEDDING INSPIRATION

When we started to discuss putting together a wedding styled shoot, we immediately knew we wanted the shoot to be as pure, raw, lovely and simple as possible. The roll of our bride needed to be both strong and feminine at the same time. The story of Maid Marian and Robin Hood instantly came to mind. Not only is Maid Marian gorgeous, delicate and feminine, but she also has such an independence and strong-will that we couldn’t help but fall in love with.

PHILADELPHIA STYLE - Star Colorist: Kathryn Picraux

Owner and hair stylist Kathryn Picraux, whose résumé includes stints at New York’s Toni & Guy Academy and celebrity styling at the Grammys, brings her expertise to Montgomery County via Privé Salon. Best known for her color work, Picraux skillfully weaves blonde highlights and hues so natural-looking, they’d make even Jennifer Aniston jealous. 5 E. Butler Pike, Ambler.

PHILADELPHIA STYLE - Philly Gets Luscious Locks with Hotheads Hair Extensions

What makes Hotheads Hair Extensions so much better is that the company has found solutions to many of the problems associated with extensions. “The line is revolutionary based on its patent-pending technology and inability to be detected,” says Cartier. Hotheads uses medical-grade adhesives applied to the hair with a sandwich-like method, no glue or heat necessary, which makes reusing them up to three times—previously unheard of in the world of hair extensions—an easy process. What’s more, the brand is ideal for any hair type, says Kathryn Picraux, owner and artistic director of Privé Salon (5 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, 267-470-4331), another area salon that carries Hotheads. “These extensions apply to every client’s hair texture and structure,” she says. “Other brands weigh on the fine hair strands and actually rip from the scalp. These cause less tension on the hair because they’re so light.”

2010 CUTTING EDGE DESIGN WINNER!

Takara Belmont's 2010 4th Quarter Cutting Edge Design winner is Prive Salon in Ambler, PA! Prive opened their doors just 10 weeks ago. The unique sense of privacy in the space is something customers and stylists love because everyone feels as if they're in their very own salon which helps build long-lasting, trusting relationships with each other. Featuring: Rollerball II; Sara Shampoo Units; Odin Styling Chairs; Millwork recommended by Takara Belmont. Services: Salon woodwork designed and sold by Takara Belmont, approved concepts by Jackie Patterson, Prive's interior designer.