Curly & Coily Textured Hair Haircare Routines: What to Buy, What to Skip, and Why Moisture Balance Is Everything

Hey, I’m Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist and makeup artist in Eau Claire, WI. If you have curly or coily hair, you’ve probably been told a hundred different things about what you “should” be doing with it. Use more moisture. Don’t use too much moisture. Only co-wash. Never co-wash. Define it. Stretch it. Diffuse it.…

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Medium Textured Hair Haircare Routines: What to Buy, What to Skip, and How to Work With Your Natural Texture

Hey, I am Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist and makeup artist at Moss hair salon in Eau Claire, WI. I am back this week with the second installment of my 2026 haircare routine series based on your hair texture.  I honestly feel like most people, even professional hairstylists, sometimes forget that your hair TEXTURE (fine,…

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Fine Textured Hair Haircare Routines: What to Buy, What to Skip, and Why Less Is More

Hey! Welcome to my 2026 Haircare Series! I am Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist and makeup artist at Moss salon in Eau Claire, WI. This week we are starting with “Fine Textured Hair” haircare routines. Fine hair is one of the most common “complaints” I get from clients. It gets oily faster. It falls flat…

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How to Build a Haircare Routine in 2026 That’s Worth Your Money

If you’ve ever stood in the haircare aisle at Target or scrolled Amazon wondering which product is actually is going to make you love styling your hair- you’re not alone. I am Meg Ann Lee and I have this conversation with my clients all the time because we build haircare routines together! I recently put…

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The Real Cost of Budget DIY Hair Services: Damage, Redos, and Regret

If you’ve ever tried to save money on your hair and ended up spending more later, you’re not alone. I am Meg Ann Lee, a stylist at Moss Salon in Eau Claire . I see this cycle all the time because where do you go when you need to fix a DIY  hair problem? The…

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Why Your Hair Looks Different After 6 Weeks And How It’s Totally Normal

If you’ve ever left the salon loving your hair, only to look in the mirror six weeks later and think “Why does this feel… different?” – you’re not imagining it. I’m Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist at Moss Salon in Eau Claire, and this is one of the most common conversations I have with clients.…

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Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026

If you’re heading into a new year trying to be more intentional with your spending, you’re not alone. I’m Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist at Moss Salon here in Eau Claire, and clients constantly tell me the same thing: they want great hair, but they also want their money to make sense. The good news?…

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Booking a New Hairstylist? Here’s What Your Salon Consultation Should Cover

If you’ve ever left a hair appointment feeling unsure about what you agreed to-or surprised by the price later-you’re not alone. I am Meg Ann Lee and I hear stories like this all the time from people! As a hairstylist and co-owner of Moss, I believe the consultation is the most important part of any…

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New Year, New Hairstylist: How to Find the Right Hair Stylist for You in 2026

The start of a new year usually brings that “fresh start” energy-and for a lot of people, that includes finding a new hairstylist. Maybe you moved, your stylist moved, your hair goals changed, or you’re finally ready to invest differently. Whatever the reason, choosing the right salon matters more than most people realize. I’m Meg…

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Before You Set 2026 Goals: An End-of-the Year Reset Guide for Your Hair, Makeup & Closet

Hey I’m Meg Ann Lee and we are talking about new year’s resolutions this week! Well sort of.. By the time the holidays wrap up, most of us are exhausted. Between parties, travel, work and nonstop getting ready, your hair, makeup, and closet usually feel just as tired as you do. Before jumping straight into…

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