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How to Choose the Right Hair Color for Your Skin Tone
June 25, 2026 Choosing a new hair color can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. There are so many options: warm brunette, cool blonde, caramel balayage, copper, chocolate brown, ash tones, golden highlights, and more. One of the best ways to choose a flattering hair color is to consider your skin tone. The right hair color can brighten your complexion, soften your features, and make your overall look feel more balanced. The wrong tone may make your skin look wash
Brandon Zwahlen
Jun 257 min read
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Color Correction: What to Know Before Fixing Box Dye or Uneven Hair Color
June 18, 2026 Hair color does not always go as planned. Maybe a box dye turned too dark, highlights came out uneven, blonde pieces turned orange, or an at-home color left your hair patchy. When your color looks different than what you wanted, it can be stressful, but color correction can help. Color correction is the process of fixing unwanted hair color results and creating a healthier, more balanced plan for your hair. It can involve lightening, darkening, toning, glossing
Brandon Zwahlen
Jun 187 min read
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How to Repair Damaged Hair After Coloring
June 11, 2026 Hair color can completely refresh your look, but it is important to care for your hair afterward. Coloring, lightening, heat styling, and everyday wear can all leave the hair feeling dry, weak, dull, or fragile over time. If your hair feels damaged after coloring, you are not alone. Color-treated hair often needs extra moisture, gentle care, and regular maintenance to stay healthy. The good news is that damaged-looking hair can often be improved with the right
Brandon Zwahlen
Jun 117 min read
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The Best Haircuts to Pair with Dimensional Hair Color
June 4, 2026 Dimensional hair color can completely change the way your hair looks. Highlights, balayage, lowlights, glosses, and soft color placement can add movement, shine, and depth. But the right haircut can make that color stand out even more. When your haircut and color work together, your hair looks more polished, balanced, and intentional. Layers can show off lighter pieces, face-framing cuts can brighten your features, and the right shape can make your color look mo
Brandon Zwahlen
Jun 46 min read
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How Often Should You Get Your Hair Colored?
May 28, 2026 How often you should get your hair colored depends on the type of color you have, your natural hair growth, your maintenance goals, and how polished you want your hair to look between appointments. Some clients need root touch-ups every few weeks. Others can go several months between bigger color appointments, especially if they have balayage, a root melt, or a more natural dimensional color. At Hair by Arensman in Plano, TX, hair color is customized around your
Brandon Zwahlen
May 286 min read
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Low-Maintenance Hair Color Ideas for Busy Plano Women
May 14, 2026 Beautiful hair color does not have to mean constant salon appointments. If you love the idea of fresh, dimensional color but do not want a high-maintenance routine, there are plenty of options that can fit your lifestyle. For many busy women in Plano, the goal is simple: hair color that looks polished, grows out softly, and still feels beautiful weeks after the appointment. Whether you are balancing work, family, events, travel, or a packed schedule, the right co
Brandon Zwahlen
May 146 min read
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What Is a Hair Gloss and Why Is It Perfect for Brunettes?
May 7, 2026 If your brunette hair looks dull, faded, brassy, or flat, you may not need a major color change. Sometimes, the best way to refresh your hair is with a gloss. A hair gloss is one of the best salon services for brunettes because it can add shine, refresh tone, soften warmth, deepen color, and make the hair look healthier. It is a great option if you want your hair to look polished without committing to a dramatic transformation. At Hair by Arensman in Plano, TX, gl
Brandon Zwahlen
May 76 min read
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How to Keep Brunette Hair from Turning Brassy
April 30, 2026 Brunette hair can be rich, glossy, and dimensional, but over time, it can start to look warmer than you intended. If your brown hair has ever turned orange, red, coppery, or dull, you have probably dealt with brassiness. Brassy brunette hair is very common, especially after lightening, balayage, highlights, sun exposure, heat styling, swimming, or hard water buildup. The good news is that brassiness can usually be managed with the right salon maintenance and at
Brandon Zwahlen
Apr 306 min read
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Balayage vs. Highlights: Which Is Better for Your Hair Goals?
April 16, 2026 If you are thinking about brightening your hair, two of the most popular options are balayage and traditional highlights. Both can add dimension, brightness, and movement to your hair, but they create different looks and come with different maintenance needs. For many clients, the choice comes down to how noticeable they want the color to be, how often they want to come into the salon, and whether they prefer a soft blended look or a brighter, more structured r
Brandon Zwahlen
Apr 166 min read
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The Best Summer Hair Colors for Brunettes in Plano, TX
April 2 , 2026 Summer is the perfect time to refresh your hair color, but that does not mean every brunette needs to go blonde. In fact, some of the prettiest summer hair colors for brunettes are soft, dimensional, glossy, and easy to maintain. A recent Who What Wear article on summer hair colors for brunettes highlighted several rich brunette trends, including golden hour ombré, toffee balayage, iced brunette, raffia brunette, and cinnamon gloss. These shades are beautiful b
Brandon Zwahlen
Apr 25 min read
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8 Expert Winter Hair Care Tips
December 15, 2025 | Hair Health By Sandi Arensman Cold outdoor temperatures combined with dry indoor heat can wreak havoc on your hair during the winter months. Without proper care, seasonal stressors can lead to split ends, breakage, unruly frizz, and a dry, itchy scalp. To help you maintain healthy, hydrated, and beautiful hair all winter long, Master Stylist Sandi Arensman of Hair By Arensman in Plano, Texas shares her top eight professional tips for protecting your hair
Sandi Arensman
Dec 15, 20253 min read
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