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August 7, 2019Hey Doll Face! Glad to see you here. If you made your way to this page, then you must be searching for a salon hairstyle in Richmond VA. Bombshell Richmond VA is the award-winning hair salon voted best hair salon in Richmond VA and will get you that look you will love.
We are ranked as the best salon by our clients in Richmond, VA because we deliver unmatched results. Communication is key, whether it is for hair cuts, conditioning treatment, color, or a little extra hair artistry. We want to make it easier for you to communicate with your hair stylist to ensure everyone starts off on the same page and you get the exact hairstyling services you need.
In the hairdressing industry, we have our own special lingo. Our extensive hair care service menu can be confusing to navigate if you do not understand the lingo. We are going to clue you in to our lingo so that you can communicate with your hairstylist and get the exact salon hairstyle you are after. We are all about delivering great hair.
Our hair stylists want to be sure that you get the full-service salon experience that you deserve and walk out feeling like a million bucks. All our services start with a free consultation with your hairdresser so you can discuss what your vision for your best hair is. Learn our lingo so your Bombshell Richmond VA hair stylists and colorists can deliver the pampering that you deserve and the perfect look.
Let’s make sure you get the cut and color that you want from our salon team.
Hair Color Terms
If your perfect salon hairstyle includes some hair coloring, become familiar with these terms so you and your colorist can come to a perfect understanding and you get the haircolor that wows:

Balayage
Is a hand-painted highlighting technique that gives you a more natural look and less obvious lines when the color grows out.

Base Color
Is the all-over hair color that is used to cover up those roots and give you a “base” for other coloring techniques to be added to.

Bronde
Is a combination of brunette shades and blonde shades that delivers a natural all-over color look.

Ombré
Is typically a darker color at the roots that gradually lightens to the tip of the hair.
Highlights, lowlights, color correction, root touch up and everything in between are all available at our Bombshell Richmond VA hair salons. All of our coloring services are delivered by expert colorists that use the highest quality hair products the beauty industry has to offer to ensure amazing results. We go to great lengths to ensure color perfection.
Hair Styling Terms
Okay Doll Face, these terms are important to learn to ensure you get that hair cut that makes you go WOW!

Asymmetrical
One side of the hair is cut shorter than the other to give you that edgy look.

Blunt Cut
The edges of the hair are cut straight across. This can be a long or a short cut.

Chunky
Layers are cut into the hair in large sections. This can really make your highlights pop.

Disconnected Layers
The stylists uses a razor to cut layers into the hair that will add texture and movement to the hair.

Dusting
This technique is used when you just want to trim things up but you do not want to change the hairstyle. Dusting can remove split ends and clean your hairstyle up without drastic changes.

Layering
This technique cuts hair to different lengths to add body and dimension to the hair. It is a great way to add volume.

Undercut
Hair stylists shave short the under layer of the hair and leave the top layer of the hair longer.
Salon Hairstyle Terms
Now that you have some of the terms down that you may hear floating around the beauty salon at Bombshell, we are going to talk about other salon hairstyle related terms to make sure you are an expert at the lingo.

Bob
A simple chin-length hairstyle with numerous variations. Classically, the bob is a blunt cut around the head with straight bangs. Recently, the lob (long bob) has become popular as well. It is sophisticated and sexy.

Fringe
The technical term for bangs, which can be cut and styled in a variety of ways to give you the hairstyling flexibility you want.

Graduated
A haircut where the layers are angled upwards moving away from the face. It is a sexy look that works well with highlighted hair and other coloring techniques.

Pixie
A short-cropped hair cut.

Perm
Chemically altering the hair’s texture to achieve an entirely different look.
Hair Treatments Services
Frizzy dry hair got you down? No worries Doll Face our hair care treatment services get rid of frizz and will get that hair to behave exactly the way you want it too. Our hair services will nourish your hair and get it back into great shape.
You are going to hear some terms flying around about hair treatment services that you will want to understand.
- Keratin Complex Treatment -This is a smoothing treatment that can smooth and shine frizzy hair and can last up to 6 months. Keratin is naturally found in your hair. Our treatments inject keratin into the cuticle of your hair to plump it up and smooth it out.
- Bombshell Wave-A permanent wave treatment can add those curls that mother nature forgot to give you. Perms add life to lifeless hair.
- Brazilian Blowout-A treatment that smooths the hair with a protective layer of protein to the hair shaft. A great option for all hair types.
- Blowouts- A blow dryer is used to style your hair whether it is straightening or adding volume our blowouts get the job done. A blow out is different from a blow dry, ask your stylist what the difference is.
At Bombshell Richmond VA we cut, style, and care for your hair like no other hair salons in Richmond. Luxury hair is within your reach at Bombshell Richmond. Of course, you also get the great Bombshell pampering experience as well whenever you visit us for hair care salon services. We are committed to quality services.
Remember We Are a Full-Service Salon and Beauty Shop
You should also add waxing services and sugaring (hair removal), spray tanning, facials, and skincare to your speech when you visit Bombshell Richmond because we do it all. Ask us about our special occasion hair and special event hair. Ask about updos and bridal services for your big day. Pamper yourself at Bombshell Richmond VA and book a day of salon services.
Book all our salon services including your salon hairstyle right online. Book online or contact us by phone. Book an appointment today.