The Blog
Notes from the salon
Hair, color, and care from the Red Market Salon team in Greenwich Village — the French way, written for real New York life.
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Curly Hair NYC
Curly Hair Routine
Curls need the right cut, styling, and treatment — not more product. A Red Market colorist on the Davines LOVE Curl service, what it costs, and what one appointment can and cannot change.
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Precision Cuts
How Often to Get a Haircut
Short hair needs 4 weeks, long hair can stretch past 8 — but the real answer is about grow-out, not a calendar. A Red Market stylist on the French-cut point where a cut keeps its shape.
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Hair Color NYC
How to Get Rid of Brassy Hair
Brass comes from hard water, heat, and box dye — not from being "too light." A Red Market colorist on what a gloss or toner really does, and when you need a correction instead.
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Men's Grooming NYC
Men's Gray Blending
Gray blending weaves your natural silver in instead of painting it over — so regrowth never shows as a line. A master colorist on how it works, how often, and what it costs in NYC.
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Keratin Treatment NYC
How Long Does Keratin Last
Most keratin treatments hold three to five months — but washing habits, product, and water decide the real number. A Red Market colorist on what shortens it and how to stretch it.
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Balayage NYC
Balayage vs Highlights
Foil highlights lift evenly to the root; freehand balayage paints softer, grown-out dimension. A master colorist on grow-out, maintenance, and cost in NYC.
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Keratin Treatment NYC
Keratin vs Hair Botox NYC
Keratin smooths and straightens; hair botox conditions and fills, not straightens. A Red Market colorist on who each suits, how long they last, and what they cost in NYC.
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Blonde Specialist NYC
Going Blonde in NYC: What to Expect
Thinking about going blonde? A master colorist on lift, timing, protecting your hair, cost, and why the first appointment is a consultation — not a guess.
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Balayage in Greenwich Village
Keep Balayage Bright Between Visits
A Red Market colorist on making balayage last: toning, purple shampoo, heat, water, and the products that actually protect hand-painted color between appointments.
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French Balayage NYC
French Balayage vs Foil Highlights
A master colorist explains how freehand French balayage differs from foil highlights — the look, the grow-out, the maintenance, and which one is right for your hair.
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