The pros at Best of Philly hair salons

While perusing the grocery or drugstore beauty aisles, costumers are lured in by the assumption that they are saving money by purchasing hair care products there instead of in hair salons in Philadelphia. A hairstylist knows that to re-create their design, a proper concoction is necessary, but some 70% of clients leave the salon without professional products.  7 out of 10 customers need product advice, when they don't get it they are left to fend for themselves at the store and may blame the stylist for not being able to reenact the salon magic.  The pros at Best of Philly hair salons explain why sticking with professional products is key, and all of them are not created equal.  

Some ingredients added to products can actually harm hair or dry it out, either right away or after long-term use.  Harsh cleansing agents and preservatives can have the same effect on hair as washing a new, bright sweater with cheap dish detergent, or worse.  These chemicals help define the line between salon professional and "over-the-counter" brands.  Pros should educate clients about products so that they are not literally washing their dollars (and hair color) down the shower drain.  Architeqt Salon (a new posh hair salon in Philly  sells brands such as L'Oreal Professionnel, which spends countless time & money on testing to ensure their high quality product actually improve the hair.  Utilizing patented technologies such as Ionene G and Incell, LP products treat hair from core to surface and from root to tip.  They also use premium, highly concentrated vs. diluted ingredients to give consumers a luxury experience each time they apply it. 

Salon brands like this one also have a separate consumer division, L'Oreal Paris, sold in grocery and drug stores with a slightly lower price point, and a stripped down version of its sister division.  The difference in quality is significant and can be paralleled to clothing retail store Banana Republic which owns more wallet-friendly sister store Old Navy.  Some consumer brands frequently use high amounts of stripping agents, alcohol and chemical preservatives to provide a "quick-fix".  Pro stylists from Philadelphia salons and nationwide believe that the long-term effects may end up wreaking havoc on stressed strands.  Clients with color-treated hair may be surprised to find that the reason they left the salon with a gorgeous cappuccino color and come back resembling a brass door knob, is their shampoo.  However, shampoos are not the only culprit, styling products can actually strip the hairs natural oils leaving it dull and dry.  Main ingredients such as alcohol are used for lift and hold but then can cause brittleness and breakage on susceptible strands.  Most high-quality professional volumizers will list water as one of their first ingredients and should be applied to the roots of hair instead of the ends.  This application is recommended to prevent drying out ends of hair that have been exposed to much more damage as opposed to the root, that naturally get conditioned by oil called sebum.  Some other pro tips include conditioning ends regularly, using a thermal protectant when using heat tools, and getting regular haircuts.  

Trusting your hair to anyone besides a professional is like taking your car to your dog groomer for a tune-up.  A stylist prescribes a specific shampoo, conditioner and styling products to a client much like a doctor prescribes a medication for a particular symptom.   

By Jenifer Luszczak

Philadelphia Hair - The Art of Balayage Hilights

If you're blonde and still getting foils, you clearly haven't looked at the cover of a magazine lately.  Balayage is the hottest trend in hilighting and comes all the way from France to the best hair salon in Philadelphia, Architeqt Salon & Gallery.  These beachy strands walk  down every Victoria's Secret runway and are the easiest way to change your look in a natural way.   Before summer ends get to Architeqt to get your sun-kissed hilights without the trip to the beach.

Single Process

As a Best hair salon , we at Architeqt take single process color to another level.  We utilize top color lines offering  ammonia-free options to our clients.    Our colorists take all factors into consideration in order to customize your haircolor.

Powerdose

As a L'Oreal Professionnel hair salon in Philly, Architeqt provides clients with supreme nutrition for their hair.  A powerdose treatment does more than just condition the hair until the next shampoo.  This exclusive treatment uses patented technology to seek out the weak areas of hair and fill them in with a protein naturally found in the hair. 

Balayage

Beauty Salons  West Philadelphia Architeqt is one of the very few that specialize in the art of Balayage Hilights.  This French derived hair painting is found on every celebrity and model and the most wanted form of haircolor.  Balayage allows people to enhance their haircolor in a very natural-looking, low maintenance way.  Sun-kissed looking hair for all,  year round!

Hilights

Philadelphia hair is getting a beachy update for the season with lighter and brighter accents. A few "Jen Aniston" face framing pieces will instantly brighten and update any look.

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Amzing Services of Hair Salon In Philadelphia

Woman’s haircut

Architeqt salon is one of the few hair salons in Philadelphia that takes the dry cut approach to hair cutting. When cutting hair dry, we can tailor it to the specific need of the client, their daily routine and lifestyle.

Men’s hair cut

Architeqt is a Philadelphia hair salon which takes a classic yet cutting edge approach to men’s hair cutting.

We rely on old barbering techniques while looking at current trends to achieve a modern great hair cut.

Blow dry

Sometimes you want to be pampered, and something as small, yet voluminous as a blowout style can have you feeling like a new woman. Whether it’s for work, an event, or girls night out, treat yourself to a quick pick-me-up at the premier hair salon in Philly

Blow dry with lesson

In Philadelphia hair is an important accessory. To be able to manage your styling routine at home, visit us to learn the newest  styling techniques, while we recommend the best tools for the job. Our personalized lessons will make you feel like you are your own Vidal Sassoon.

Extensions

Who doesn't want fuller, longer, more voluminous hair? Hair extensions also have many uses which not many people are aware of. Besides adding length or volume, you can use hair extensions for color purposes like adding highlights, lowlights or an ombré without having to color your natural hair. You can use them to fill in sparse areas from a faulty haircut or naturally thinning hair. You can even use them to clip in a temporary bang! At Architeqt we are regarded at the best  hair extensions.

Cold fusion

Cold fusion extensions are a pre-tipped extension that resembles a shoe lace. Each extension is placed alongside your natural hair and clamped closed with a cylinder bead. These extensions are very natural and also reusable.

Hot fusion

Hot fusion is the most natural looking form of extensions. These are also pre-tipped but they are not reusable. The keratin bonds are fused to your hair with a heated tool, softened and rolled around your hair to form a water tight seal that is streamline with your hair. 

Tape

 Tape extensions are the safest for fine, thin hair. These wefts are approximately 1.5 inches in width and lined with a medical adhesive. A slice of your natural hair is sandwiched in between two pieces and pressed closed. These extensions are reusable up to 3 times.

Clip in

Clip in Extensions are the most temporary form of extensions. They are customized to the size of your head, and then cut and layered to blend seamlessly. They are as simple as they sound, wefts of hair with clips sewn on. We always include a quick lesson on how to put them in and take them out so you can do it at home.

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Men’s Haircuts With Very Affordable Price

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Hair salons Philadelphia

1. All Services include a complimentary consultation.
2. All prices are base prices & may vary depending on Stylist, hair length, density & texture.
3. Please note: a single process service does not include an additional glaze.
4. Pre-book, on the day of your service, your next appointment for within SIX weeks, and receive 10% discount on your haircut or blow dry when you return.
5. Please be aware of our salon cancellation policy: If you cancel any appointment with less than 24 hours’ notice we reserve the right to charge a 50% cost of service fee for the service.