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Ivy Salon August Specials
Purchase any AVEDA Hero Product and be entered to win all 8 (check out the list below!) Plus, IVY VIPs who come to the salon and post your pout will be entered to win two *NEW* AVEDA lip colors! (Color Balm & Lip Gloss) What's post your pout, you may ask? We mean...
Fresh Start To Fall
When we were kids, there were a few things on the back-to-school checklist each year: A new pair of jeans. A new pair of sneakers. A new backpack. A new hairstyle. This year, as McKenna heads off to college, the list in our house is a little longer than usual -- an...
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Weekends
Weekends are supposed to be the perfect time to relax around the house in your comfiest sweatpants and sleep in without feeling ashamed, but, unfortunately, not all of our weekends can be as carefree as we want them to. There are times when we have to look presentable...
Best Hair Color for Your Skin Tone
There are hundreds of colors and hues to choose from on the hair color spectrum. Every hair color is unique and suits people differently, so how do you know what works best for you? With all of the choices, it can be hard to settle on just one option, especially one...
10 Ways to Survive a UV 10
The brutal South Carolina heat has officially made itself right at home. At least you can start working on your summer tan, right? Shall we break out the baby oil and sun reflectors? Not so fast. The stronger the sun’s UV index, the stronger the effect it has...
Bringing the Heat: How to Properly Blow-Dry Your Hair
Well, you know what they say: ‘April drizzles bring May frizzles.’ ...That doesn’t sound right, does it? Then why is our hair frizzed-out and brittle when we blow-dry it? Our experts are here to give you advice to turn your hair from lackluster to luminous. Let’s...
Promparing: Connecting the Elements to Complete Your Perfect Prom Look
Hopefully the warming weather is pulling you out of those second-semester blues toward the warmth of the blue spring sky. If you’re anything like us, the budding roses and lilies may have you starting to think about corsages and boutonnieres. Spring has sprung, and...
What Not to Wear (& Do): Beauty Edition
We’ve all seen true tough love as the fashion critics of TLC’s What Not to Wear throw out a client’s out-of-style wardrobe, but where are the Stacy Londons and Clinton Kellys for the hair and makeup-challenged? While we won’t come to your house and critically analyze...
Valentine’s Day Date Looks We Heart
February is here and Valentine’s celebrations are in full throttle. Maybe you’re spending the night under the radar watching a Netflix movie or maybe you’re heading out on the town. Whether you’re celebrating with a serious boo, testing the waters with a new fling, or...
Ten Small Gestures That Say I Love You
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we put together a list of 10 small gestures you can do to show someone you love them- not just a significant other but anyone in your life who means something to you: Do the dishes or a chore that person simply hates doing. Write a little...