Highlights are one of the most popular services here at XEX. They can bring out your face’s bone structure and add the perfect touch to your hair style. Below are some dos and don’ts for highlights. Do: Frame Your Face Ask your XEX colorist to frame your face. The brightest and fattest highlights should be… Read More

Fall is upon us. Hair and makeup trends this season are a mix of classic looks and stark new ones. Here are some of our favorites. Women Wear them low. Wear them messy. Wear them bouncy. Wear them sleek. Pony tales are big this season. They’re easy too, which is awesome. Faux Bangs Don’t want… Read More

Grant Park was one big party this weekend. Below are some of our favorite looks from Lollapalooza. Credit: Elle, Refinery 29, Vogue, and Stylite.

Dry shampoo is a huge life saver. Our fast-paced Chicago lives can make it difficult to spend time shampooing our hair in the morning or after a workout. Plus, many stylists now believe that daily shampooing strips our hair of too much of the hair’s natural oils (sebum), which help to keep our hair shiny…. Read More

Over the past few months we have been posting some of our favorite Aveda how-to videos on our Facebook page. These videos are a great way to illustrate various hair style techniques. Below are some of the best of the bunch! Aveda How-to: Enhance Your Curl’s Natural Shape with Be Curly™ Aveda How-to: Enhance Your… Read More