The Blog
Notes from the salon
Hair, color, and care from the Red Market Miami team at Bal Harbour Shops — the French way, written for real Miami life.
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Men's Grooming in Miami
Men's Gray Blending
A Red Market Miami stylist explains gray blending for men — what it is, why it beats a flat full dye, how often to come back, and what it costs on the men's color menu.
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Hair Color in Miami
Single Process vs Balayage
A Red Market Miami colorist explains when a full single-process color is the right call versus hand-painted balayage — cost, maintenance, and which one suits a client who colors every four weeks.
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Keratin Treatment in Miami
Keratin vs Hair Botox
A Red Market Miami treatment specialist explains the real difference between keratin and hair botox — what each actually does, who each suits, and how both hold up in South Florida humidity.
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Hair Color in Miami
Cherry Cola Hair Color
A Bal Harbour colorist on cherry cola hair — the deep brown base with red beneath it, who it flatters, how it is achieved on dark and light hair, what it costs, and how to keep it from fading.
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Hair Color in Miami
Keeping Red Hair From Fading
A Bal Harbour colorist on why red fades faster than any other color, what Miami sun and salt do to it, the gloss schedule that holds tone, and the wash habits that decide how long it lasts.
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Russian Manicure in Miami
Is Gel Polish Bad for Nails
A Bal Harbour nail specialist on whether gel polish damages nails, why removal is the real culprit, the difference between gel polish and hard gel, and how to keep nails healthy between sets.
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Russian Manicure in Miami
What Is a Russian Manicure
A Bal Harbour nail specialist explains what a Russian manicure actually is, why it is done dry with an electric file, whether it damages nails, what it costs, and how long it lasts.
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Hair Extensions in Miami
How Long Extensions Last
A Bal Harbour extension specialist on how long K-Tip and tape-in extensions last, what drives the price, the maintenance nobody warns you about, and how to make them last longer.
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Keratin Treatment in Miami
How Long Keratin Lasts
A Bal Harbour treatment specialist on how long keratin lasts, whether it damages hair, the formaldehyde question answered honestly, and which smoothing option suits Miami humidity.
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Color Correction in Miami
Fixing Orange & Brassy Hair
A Bal Harbour colorist on why hair turns orange or brassy, what purple shampoo can and cannot fix, when you need a gloss versus a color correction, and how to stop it coming back.
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Hair Color in Miami
What Is a Root Melt
A Bal Harbour colorist explains what a root melt is, how it differs from a root touch-up, shadow root and root smudge, who it suits, and what it costs.
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Hair Treatments
ProAddiction Hair Treatment
A Bal Harbour treatment specialist on ProAddiction: how the formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment controls frizz, how long it lasts in Miami humidity, and how it differs from a keratin treatment.
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Hair Treatments
Protecting Color in Miami
A Bal Harbour colorist on protecting hair color from Miami sun, salt water, and humidity — the treatments, habits, and gloss schedule that keep blondes and brunettes luminous longer.
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Precision Cuts
How Often to Get a Haircut
How often to get a haircut by hair type and style, from a French-founded Bal Harbour salon. When to book every 6 weeks, when you can stretch to 12, and how to keep a precision cut sharp.
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Balayage in Miami
Balayage vs Highlights
A Bal Harbour colorist explains the real difference between balayage and highlights — how each is applied, how they grow out, what they cost, and which one suits your hair.
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