L K Schoor

After years behind the chair I have found that summer hair problems are usually caused by the same three things:
1.No UV protection
2.Chlorine and mineral buildup
3.Waiting until the hair feels damaged before treating it.
Healthy summer hair isn’t about repairing damage - it’s about preventing it.
Save this reel for your next beach, lake, or pool day

One of the biggest things I’ve learned from years behind the chair, on stage, and backstage at fashion weeks:
The details matter.
Most clients focus on the products, but professional results come from understanding how the hair is prepared, styled, and finished.
A few small adjustments can completely change the outcome of your blowout.
Save this reel for your next styling day and let me know which tip surprised you the most.

The consultation is where great hair begins.
Before I think about formulas, foils, or cutting, I want to understand the entire picture.
✨The client’s style
✨Their lifestyle
✨How they wear their hair
✨Their hair history
The best results happen when we look beyond the inspiration photo and create something that truly works for the person sitting in our chair.
What is one question you always ask during a consultation?

One thing I see stylists struggle with?
Foils slipping and sitting on the clients face.
Here’s a simple adjustment that helps keep everything cleaner, tighter, and more comfortable for your guest.
Save this for your next foiling service.

The smallest habits often make the biggest difference.
Before changing your technique, ask yourself:
“When was the last time I changed my razor blade?”
Fresh blades create cleaner cuts, better movement, and a more predictable result behind the chair.
It’s a simple habit, one that separates good razor work from great razor work.
One last tip I’ll give is-if you are texturizing with a razor blade and you are new to cutting with a razor, do it with a duller blade.
What’s one razor cutting tip that’s changed the way you work?

One blowout. Two completely different looks.
Most people focus on the finished style, but the real magic happens in the foundation.
This client started with a polished blowout designed to create movement, shine and longevity.
From there I transformed the look into an editorial-inspired evening style without having to start from scratch.
A great foundation gives you options.
✨More versatility
✨Better hold
✨Multiple looks from one appointment
Would you wear your hair down or styled up?

Not every blonde appointment starts with perfect hair.
This client came to me with significant breakage - especially on one side - and our goal from day one has been repair first, brightness second.
With fine or lightened hair, excess heat styling can quickly become a breaking point, so we adjusted her routine and approached her highlights with a very controlled, hair-safe plan.
This is what healthy blonding really looks like:
✨Strategic placement
✨Patience over perfection
✨Progress over time
Blonding is a journey - and the integrity always comes first!