Should I Get Partial or Full Highlights?

When scheduling a color appointment, it is quite common for clients to be unsure of what type of service is best for…

What Should I Know About Shampoo and Healthy Hair?

How often should I wash my hair? This is a question that I hear frequently from my customers at Michael Anthony Salon.…

You Can Get That “Just Right” Look With Styling Products

When clients come for an appointment, they often bring a picture of the hairstyle they want. I ask them which aspects…

“Is A Haircut What I Want?” Advice from Mickey

Should I cut my hair? A few years ago, one of my long-time clients blogged about her dilemma whether or not to cut her…

How to Avoid the Dreaded “Beach Hair” Look

Summer's here and it's time to head to the beach. As a stylist, I think about what happens to your hair when you…

5 Things Hair Stylists Want Their Customers to Know

I’ve been a hair stylist for a long time (30+ years), but it’s still a wonderful experience every time a new client…

How to Have Fun With Casual Summer Hairstyles

It's starting to feel like summer. You’re looking forward to lots of time enjoying the kinds of activities made…

Will a Short Hairstyle Be Your Best New Look?

As the season turns sultry, we stylists at Michael Anthony Salon DC see an uptick in requests for shorter hair.  If…

Hair Care Tips: Mickey’s Top 5 Secrets for Head-Turning Hair

Mickey Bolek has been doing hair for 30 years and in those years has been asked some of the same questions over and…

Spring Hair Care Tips from Mickey

Cherry blossoms are lining the streets of DC, and the city is waking from its winter slumber. Now is the time to be…

How to Fix Damaged Hair for a Fresh Spring Start

"Is my hair damaged?" is a common question for stylists at Michael Anthony Salon this time of year. Following the cold…

Hair Stylist Shares 3 Products Every Man Should Own

Men’s grooming is one of the fastest growing categories in our industry. Men are spending more time in salons, and…

“Every visit to Michael Anthony salon is lovely – from the moment you walk in the door.”

– Theresa