Searching for a hair salon in Coquitlam? Not sure what to look for? We're here to help.

What makes a good salon experience? Is it the people? The products? The environment? The Service?  The correct answer is a combination of all four. We know you have your choice of hair salons in Coquitlam, but we're sure you'll find that the award winning il Destino is the best and here's why:

Acne can happen at any age but is a lot more common among teenagers; almost 8 in 10 teens have acne (kidshealth.org).  Acne is considered a normal part of puberty, but knowing that doesn't exactly make it any easier to deal with. Skin can be a huge challenge for teenagers because hormones are all over the place as their bodies are developing into adulthood. For one thing, testosterone comes into play and can kick the sebaceous glands into overdrive causing oily skin and of course breakouts. The natural reaction is to scrub, scrub, scrub and strip the skin which causes a lot more problems. Also, girls at this age begin wearing make up, and many products contain harmful ingredients that could clog pores and if it is not removed properly, your skin could become one big mess.

As hairstylists there are many facts about hair health that we take for granted. It is only through the number of questions I have been asked by guests in my chair that I have come to realize...how many ‘hair myths’ are actually out there. Allow me to clear up some of the most common mis-beliefs about hair care.

Myth: Unwashed Hair is Good Before a Dye Job

False! When your hair is dirty it is harder for the colourist to determine the exact colour of your hair, whether it has faded, or if subtle changes might have occurred during the course of the touch-up. Clean hair enables your colourist to have a clearer picture of the proper adjustments that need to occur to keep your colour perfect. Hair colour also takes better on clean hair. If you do have a sensitive scalp and are worried about a reaction to the colouring process, wash your hair gently and do not scrub your scalp.

You bleach your whites so they stay bright, you wash your delicates by hand so they stay in good condition, and you wash your darks in cold water so they don’t fade….you treat your clothes with the utmost care so why aren’t you taking care of the most important thing you wear everyday?? 

We are a month into summer and it is only going to get hotter from here and even those usually apprehensive of the warm rays can’t seem to avoid the beautiful weather! Now before you throw on those flip flops and designer shades be sure to put a hat on and slather on the sunscreen….I know what you are thinking…’if I put on sunscreen how am I supposed to achieve that golden glow?’

We all want to look like bronzed gods & goddesses but is skipping sunscreen really worth it? We all look to different methods to achieving that bronzed look, turning to self-tanners, tanning booths, a lazy day in the sun, or a combination of these. A tan may look good but it is also visible proof that your skin has cellular damage, and prolonged exposure to the sun can cause wrinkles, brown age spots, blotchiness and leathery older looking skin. So before you step out, here are a few things to think about……