10 Reasons Your Style of the Day Isn't Holding (And How Our Hair Salons in Concord NH Can Fix It)
- atory8
- Jun 15
- 4 min read
Style of the Day (SOTD) looks great in the chair. It often falls flat by noon.
If your curls drop or your volume vanishes, your routine is likely the culprit. Professional hair salons in Concord, NH see these issues daily. We know the fix.
Here are 10 reasons your style isn't holding and how we can help.
1. THE SHAMPOO SLIP
Soft hair is usually the goal. Too much softness is the enemy of hold.
Many clients use heavy, moisturizing shampoos every wash. This makes hair too "slippery" for curls or pins to grip.
THE FIX: Switch to a volumizing or clarifying shampoo on styling days. This creates the necessary "grit" for your Style of the Day.
Reg. Shampoo & Style: $35.00 & up
Special Treatment Wash: $45.00 & up
2. CONDITIONER OVERLOAD
Applying conditioner to your roots is a common mistake.
Conditioner is designed to smooth the cuticle. Smooth hair slides. If you apply it near the scalp, your volume will collapse within an hour.
THE FIX: Only apply conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends. Rinse thoroughly.
3. THE COOLING RULE
Heat shapes the hair. Cold sets the hair.
If you drop a hot curl immediately, gravity takes over. The style isn't locked in yet. It will stretch and fade before you even leave the house.
THE FIX: Let your curls cool completely before touching them.
Pro Tip: Use the "cool shot" button on your dryer or pin your curls to your head while they cool down.
4. DAMP DISASTER
Styling damp hair is a recipe for failure.
Water molecules in the hair prevent the heat from creating a permanent bond. If there is even 5% moisture left, your Style of the Day will frizz or fall.
THE FIX: Ensure hair is 100% dry before using a curling iron or flat iron.
Visit The Color Lounge Salon & Spa for a professional blowout that guarantees a dry, stable base.
5. TOOL TROUBLE
Your barrel size matters.
Using a 2-inch iron on fine hair results in waves that disappear instantly. High-quality tools distribute heat evenly. Cheap tools have "hot spots" that damage hair without setting the style.
THE FIX: Match your tool to your hair type.
Fine hair: Smaller barrels (¾" to 1")
Coarse hair: Higher heat settings + 1.25" barrels
6. SECTION SIZING
Taking sections that are too thick is a time-saver that fails.
If the section is too bulky, the heat doesn't reach the center. The outer hair gets scorched while the inner hair stays straight.
THE FIX: Keep sections no wider than the iron barrel itself. Consistency is key for a transformation that lasts.
7. PRODUCT BUILDUP
Layers of old hairspray, dry shampoo, and silicone create a film.
This film prevents new products from working. It also makes hair heavy. Heavy hair doesn't hold volume.
THE FIX: Weekly clarifying treatments are essential.
Our Service:
Hair Treatment & Scalp Massage: $65.00
Clarifying Reset: $50.00
8. WEIGHT & GRAVITY
Very long, one-length hair is heavy.
Gravity is constant. If your hair has no layers, the weight of the hair will pull any curl straight.
THE FIX: Add layers to remove weight without sacrificing length.
Women's Haircut & Style: $45.00 & up
Long Layer Transformation: $60.00 & up
9. WEATHER & HUMIDITY
Concord, NH weather is unpredictable.
Humidity forces moisture back into the hair shaft. This breaks the hydrogen bonds created by your styling tools. Your hair returns to its natural state (usually frizz).
THE FIX: Anti-humectant sprays and professional sealants.
Chemical Treatments for Hold:
Keratin Treatment: $220.00 & up (Blocks humidity for months)
Split End Repair: $50.00 (Smooths the surface to repel moisture)
10. HAIR HEALTH & POROSITY
Damaged hair has "holes" in the cuticle.
It loses moisture fast and doesn't hold a shape. Over-processed hair often feels "mushy" when wet and "crunchy" when dry. Neither holds a Style of the Day well.
THE FIX: Protein and moisture balancing.
Single Process Color & Cut: $90.00 & up
Full Head Foil: $165.00 & up (Using protective bond builders)
PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS IN CONCORD, NH
At The Color Lounge Salon & Spa, we specialize in transformations. Whether it’s an everyday look or a high-end bridal package, we focus on styles that last.
HAIR STYLING SERVICES
Up-do: $75.00 & up
Bridal Up-do: $90.00 & up
Shampoo & Style: $35.00 & up
Bang/Beard Trim: $10.00
COLOR & CHEMICAL
Single Process Color: $90.00+
Half Head Foil: $120.00+
Full Head Foil: $165.00+
Focus Foils: $10.00/foil
Perm: $100.00+
ADDITIONAL BEAUTY
Glam Facial: $80.00
Hollywood Facial: $115.00
Eyebrow Waxing: $15.00
Make-up: $50.00+
WHY CHOOSE THE COLOR LOUNGE?
We are known as the best stylists in Concord. We don't just cut; we transform.
Our team handles all hair types. We understand the science of hair hold. We use expert colorists and stylists to ensure your Style of the Day becomes your style for the whole day.
Stop fighting your hair. Let us fix it.
CONTACT US
Ready for a transformation?
Call us today: 603-856-8057
Visit our website: https://atory8.wixsite.com/the-color-lounge
Location: Concord, NH
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