Connor Martin

Dermaplaning has been growing in popularity over the last few years. Maybe you’ve heard your friend or coworker rave about the treatment or seen more celebrities discuss how smooth their skin feels after dermaplaning. With beauty and skincare trends, it’s important to stay up to date (and maybe even try for yourself) with the latest and greatest routines.

But before you hop right into a salon, there are a few things you should know first. That’s why the Hydrate Salon & Day Spa team is here to o

If you think about it, a haircut doesn’t occur that often in a year. On average, most men will get their hair cut 6 times per year while women do it 4 times a year. And of course, some haircuts stand out among the rest. You probably know what we’re talking about: the perfect haircut. When you walk out of the salon and feel your best because of your hair. It’s an energy that radiates with absolute confidence.

The experts at Hydrate Salon & Spa want that for you every time you get a haircut. We w

When you go to the nail salon for a manicure or pedicure (or both), you want to leave revitalized. Most women don’t realize, however, that a manicure and pedicures have a few safety hazards associated with them if not done correctly. In fact, according to Vital Record, the news outlet for Texas A&M Health, the top 5 health risks at nail salons are nail fold infection, follicular infection, contact dermatitis, warts, and cancer/aging.

Of course, those health risks are in the minority and happen

If you want to beautify your look, there’s a number of routines you can do. Whether it’s hair extensions or body waxing, the possibilities are endless to improve your style. A growingly-popular technique is a chemical peel. Chemical peels can improve skin appearance, and the Hydrate Salon & Day Spa team is going to explore their types and benefits in this blog.

So, What Are Chemical Peels?

Chemical peels, also called chemexfoliation or derma peeling, use a chemical solution that causes skin to

A change in hair can transform your look and style. But it can be overwhelming to choose between the color and highlights of your hair. One of the biggest factors that should go into deciding your hair color is how it will play off of your skin tone. You’ll first have to determine your skin tone, which will point you to the perfect hair color to compliment, and not clash with, your skin tone.

To first understand how your skin tone and hair interact, you’ll need to understand the undertone of yo

If you’ve ever had a hangnail, then you know how annoying it can be to endure and even try to treat it. A hangnail, if you’re fortunate enough to never have had one and don’t know about it, is when a portion of skin gets a tear near the cuticle, which is the layer of clear skin at the bottom edge of your finger or toe.

It can be a slightly bloody, irritating, and frustrating experience. And because there are a lot of nerve endings in the fingertip, the pain is a little more amplified, even maki

If you’re looking to get a tattoo for the first time, the chances are you aren’t alone. Tattoos—along with the tattoo industry—are increasing significantly in the United States. But any tattoo veteran will quickly tell you there are a few things to avoid after getting a tattoo. Beauty and Ink have got you covered in this blog with all of the pro tips.

One mistake too many people make after getting a tattoo is doing nothing. Once their bandage is placed over the tattoo and they leave the shop, t

So you finally got the tattoo you’ve always wanted? Or maybe you’re getting ready to get your ink in the next few days? Either way, you’ll want to know how to best take care of your new tattoo after getting it because there are some repercussions for not doing so. After all, a tattoo is a medical procedure, and you want to keep that in mind when caring for your tattoo, skin, and self.

Without proper post-tattoo care, you leave yourself vulnerable to scaring or infection and possibly ruining the