Discover Your Perfect Hair Match: Experience "Meet Your Stylist" at DeCola Salon

At DeCola Salon, our mission is to not just transform your hair but to enhance your entire salon visit. That's where "Meet Your Stylist," our expertly crafted stylist matching quiz, plays a pivotal role. Designed to align your hair care needs and personality with a stylist's expertise, this tool is your key to a salon experience that's as personalized as it is delightful.

Why "Meet Your Stylist"?

The essence of a great salon experience is not just about the cut or color; it's about the connection. "Meet Your Stylist" is crafted to ensure you're paired with a stylist who doesn’t just understand your hair needs but resonates with your personality. This thoughtful approach ensures that every visit is a step towards your ultimate hair goals, in an environment that feels welcoming and understood.

How "Meet Your Stylist" Works

With "Meet Your Stylist," you'll answer questions that delve into your hair preferences, lifestyle, and what you value in a stylist-client relationship. You have the option to upload images of your current look and your hair goals, enhancing the accuracy of your stylist match. Following the quiz, you're presented with three stylists, complete with bios and profiles, allowing you to choose the one that resonates most with you.

The DeCola Salon Advantage

With a talented team of 23 stylists, each with their distinct style, personality, and range of experience, DeCola Salon proudly caters to a diverse clientele. Our "Meet Your Stylist" quiz is a reflection of our commitment to personalized care, offering matches across five pricing tiers to suit various budgets and preferences.

From Our Clients

"My first visit to DeCola Salon was unforgettable! The 'Meet Your Stylist' quiz matched me with a stylist who was just right for me. We clicked instantly, and I couldn't be happier with my hair." - A delighted DeCola Salon guest.

This feedback echoes the success and accuracy of "Meet Your Stylist" in creating matches made in hair heaven.

Start Your Matchmaking Journey

Ready to discover your stylist match? Take the "Meet Your Stylist" quiz here and take the first step towards a salon experience crafted just for you.

We prioritize your privacy and confidence. Rest assured, all information shared through "Meet Your Stylist" is securely kept, laying the foundation for a relationship built on trust.

Wrapping Up

"Meet Your Stylist" at DeCola Salon transcends the traditional salon visit, offering a unique opportunity for personalized, attentive hair care. It's more than just a quiz; it's a journey towards finding the stylist who will not only meet your hair care needs but exceed your expectations, making every visit an occasion worth anticipating. Discover Your Perfect Hair Match with "Meet Your Stylist".

Are You Washing Your Hair Correctly?

Hi! My name is Jeweliana, I am a Tier 4 Stylist at DeCola Salon. Do you ever feel like your hair isn’t clean after washing it? Does it still feel oily and greasy at the roots? Maybe there’s a weird shine to it, you know the one, where it seems soft and shiny yet your color is looking drab and you don’t know how you could possibly go one day without washing again? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many people who sit in my chair have the exact same problem. So let’s talk about how you should be washing your hair with some easy-to-follow home hair care techniques and tips!

Did you know that your shampoo should not make your hair feel soft? That’s right, your shampoo should make your hair feel clean, not soft. The job of the conditioner is to make your hair feel soft! If your shampoo is making your hair feel soft after you rinse it, that could mean it contains waxes, oils, or other ingredients that can coat your hair (that almost slimy, soft feeling) but not necessarily clean your hair.

In order to properly cleanse your hair, always shampoo TWICE on your roots only! The bottle says wash, rinse, repeat for a reason. Think of the first shampoo as a makeup remover for your hair. This is the shampoo that will break down any buildup from products or minerals and prep your hair. The second shampoo is the one that does the cleaning. In this step of hair washing, you really want to see big suds, that’s how you know your hair is being properly cleansed.

Now that your hair is squeaky clean, reach for that conditioner, the one that matches the brand and function of your shampoo, because after all, they are designed to work together! Keep the conditioner from your mid (top of your ears down) to ends, combing it through with either a wet brush or a wide-tooth comb. Always remember to start combing from the bottom and work your way up to avoid any unnecessary breakage.

I know some of you are probably thinking, “I am so low maintenance I rarely use products in my hair, so this doesn’t really apply to me.” Well, it’s not just products that can cause unwanted buildup in your hair. Did you know that most areas in Chester County have extremely hard water or well water systems? Did you know these types of water can contain harsh minerals such as Copper, Chlorine, Magnesium, Iron, and many others? Again, you’re probably wondering why you need a science lesson but the answer is simply that excess minerals can cause a multitude of issues for your hair. Build up from these minerals can cause the color to look dull or muddy with a greenish hue; or they could be the reason that after just getting your hair highlighted, you feel like your hair has gotten brassy insanely fast. Sometimes they can even be the cause of excess damage and breakage after using hot tools.

For these reasons, I always recommend introducing a clarifying shampoo into your at-home routine. We have a few available for purchase, R&Co TEACUP Peacholine + Kombucha Detox Rinse is a great one, as well Lakme’s Perfect Cleanse Shampoo and our newest brand to the salon IGK’s First Class Detoxing Shampoo. One common misconception about clarifying shampoos is that they will strip the color from your hair. If you are using them correctly, they will not have a negative impact on your color. That being said, a clarifying shampoo should be used 2-3 times a month, depending on how often you wash, to keep your hair looking and feeling its best. I also love suggesting that clients invest in a water filter for their shower heads. Think of a water filter like a Brita for your hair. If you drink filtered or bottled water instead of tap water, what makes you think your hair wants to drink tap water? Spoiler alert...it doesn’t want to.

It is also extremely important that you use professional products. There are so many outlets for purchasing products today but it is extremely important to know what you are purchasing and know that you are getting the real product. ALWAYS use professional products recommended by your stylist, I cannot stress this enough!! Stylists recommend products to you because we care about you and your hair. Especially if you just spent hours in our chair, we want you to get the most longevity out of your service as well as continue to have the best hair that you can. Many big-name online companies and drugstores have been caught repeatedly using professional labels on bottles that do not contain the actual professional product. More often than not, they use a knock-off product to retail to their consumers, so when you purchase products from them, you really never know what you are going to get. The products that retail at salons are 100% professional products and we know that you are getting what you expect and pay for. You can purchase all salon-grade products through our website or stop by the salon and we will be more than happy to find the right products for you!

Now that I have shared with you most of the at-home maintenance I go over with almost every client, try these tips yourself and you will see the difference in your hair! As always, if you have any further questions or concerns, book an appointment with me or any of our amazing and talented team of stylists! You can also check out my Instagram here and follow me for more tips and hair inspiration pictures! We can’t wait to help you begin your journey back to healthy amazing hair!

DeCola Salon Named a Top 200 Salon in North America.

DeCola Salon, owned by Lou DeCola, recently was named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY, the leading business media for salon and spa owners. In its 25th year, the SALON TODAY 200 is a landmark competition that gathers data on industry performance, creates a forum for owners to share best business practices, and celebrates salons for their business acumen.

After two very tough years for small businesses, this year’s competition focused on business recovery in 2021 and rebuilding efforts for 2022. The Top 200 salons were selected from applications submitted by the SALON TODAY audience, who represent more than 20,000 of the top-producing salons and spas in North America.

Lou DeCola was featured in the Top 200 magazine issue highlighting the new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) he has implemented. The EAP offers confidential mental health assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to all salon employees who have personal or work-related problems. The program was further emphasized in another Salon Today article, Staff Well Being Defines a Culture.

This year, the Top 200 honorees celebrated in Nashville at an awards dinner during Data-Driven Salon Summit, a peer-driven, hands-on experience that provides insight on data benchmarks and best practices to help salons identify new business opportunities. Lou and his wife, Shanna, attended the event.

Stacey Soble, Director of Brand Content Strategy - Salon Today, Shanna DeCola and Lou DeCola

"My team works very hard not only to provide superior customer service and satisfaction, but also to couple that with industry trends and continued education. Our work does not live solely behind the chair," said Lou DeCola. "DeCola Salon will never stop learning and evolving and I am so grateful to have a team that embraces these philosophies. Being named a Top 200 salon for the second year in a row is a testament to just how dedicated and talented my team is."