Meet the Stylists Dianne (Designer Colorist)

Stylist: Dianne

Main Branch: Saratoga Salon

Q: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What are some of your career highlights?

A: I'm from the Philippines. I moved to the US in 2004, got my license in 2008 and became an instructor / teacher. In 2015 I became a team member of Viange.

Q: What's your specialty?


A: Haircutting is my first love so I try my best to improve my skills.

Q: Why did you become a stylist?

A: It was something I liked doing when I was in high school, then later on, I realized that I can make it as a career, that's why I pursued it.

Q: What do you love about your job?


A: I love transforming hair. Meeting new people and make them look their best.

Q: Tell us about your aspirations.

A: I look forward to enhance my expertise in cut and color.

Q. Who’s your muse?

A: My clients. They inspire me to give all my best in every hair appointment and because they trust me and I value that.

Q: What do you do on your free time?

A: On my free time, I spend it mostly with my family. We watch movies and I also cook.

Q: What’s your favorite quote?

A: My own quote is "Time is precious and so is your hair."  

Balayage. Discover your new hair dimension.

Want to change up your hair game? 

One way to breathe new life into your hair is by getting highlights and Balayage. A modern hairstyle that brings dimension to your hair. When curled, you get even more movement and texture creating a gorgeous look. 

It’s also pretty low maintenance because it grows out naturally with less noticeable regrowth lines. The color also fades beautifully so you can even enjoy it in the strong UV rays of Texas.

Come on over to our salon and discover your new dimension. 

@ Plano Salon 

Cold or Digital? How to figure out which perm's for you.

A digital perm is different from a regular perm in that it uses the power of heat to recompose the structure of your hair. Each roller has electric heat running through it which helps your curls last longer than a regular perm. A regular perm (cold perm) uses perming solution and doesn't use the power of heat to curl your hair. How do you know which one is for you? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Cold perm pros:

- Curls are defined when hair is wet and looser when hair is dry

- Since the curls are loose, you can still straighten your hair with a straightening iron or style your hair in any way you wish

- You can use it to perm certain sections of your hair or just the roots to create more volume in your hair

Cold perm cons:

- It won't last as long as digital perms

- If you have coarse hair, it may be difficult for curls to form

Digital perm pros:

- You'll have defined curls

- It lasts from 6 months to as long as 1 year

- Curls are more prominent when your hair is dry rather than when it's wet

- There's a trick in blow-drying your hair and once you get used to it, styling is a breeze

Digital perm cons:

- Since you'll have defined curls, if you want to bring them back to straight, you'll have to apply a straight perm

- If your hair is already damaged, or prone to damage, it'll leave you with an unhealthy crunchy texture

- You can't create small, tight curls

So if you want defined curls but your hair is coarse, unruly or flat you should get a digital perm. But if you have fine hair prone to damage, you're better off with a cold perm.

Either way, treating your hair after any perm is going to be super important. Make sure you consult your hairstylist for the right type of products to use after your perm.

Meet the Stylists Melizza (Designer Colorist)

Stylist: Melizza

Main Branch: Saratoga Salon

Q: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What are some of your career highlights?

A: I was born in the Philippines and arrived to America at the age of 5. From there, I was raised in the Bay area and currently live in the East bay.

Q: What's your specialty?


A: I specialize in hair color, formulating personalized hair color & techniques such as balayage, highlighting placement and creativity.

Q: Why did you become a stylist?

A: I am a very visual & detail-oriented individual, which is one of the qualities of being a hair stylist. On top of that, I add my own creativity, style and artistry.

Q: What do you love about your job?


A: I love the interaction with my clientele & building a unique bond. Always learning about new techniques & trends. Always on-going in the beauty industry.

Q: Tell us about your aspirations.

A: I aspire one day to own a line of my own products whether it's a line of hair color or make-up.

Q. Who’s your muse?

A: Michael Gordon who is the founder of BUMBLE & BUMBLE. He has built an empire in the beauty industry. From products, salon to education he has covered it all.

Q: What do you do on your free time?

A: I love spending time with my family and my son. I also travel around the world.

Q: What’s your favorite quote?

A: Your smile is your LOGO, your personality is your business card, how you make others feel becomes your TRADEMARK.