Manes by Mackie

this is one of the first steps of my scalp facial: using a gentle ultrasonic scalp tool to lift away loose dry skin, flakes, and buildup before we move into the rest of your treatment.

this is the kind of thing you don’t realize you need until you experience it.

especially as we head into the colder, drier months, your scalp can hold onto more than you think. product buildup, dry skin, excess oil, flakes, and everything in between. giving your scalp a true reset can make your entire hair routine feel different.

if you’ve been saying “i need to take better care of my hair”, the place to start is actually your scalp. ✨

and if you’re looking for a gift for the person who:
• says they don’t need anything
• already buys everything they want
• loves a good self care experience
• could use a little time to actually relax

a scalp facial is the kind of gift they probably wouldn’t think to buy themselves, but will absolutely remember.

📍madison, wi | scalp facials + holistic hair care

something i realized i haven’t talked about nearly enough: Arete 🤎

while i tend to talk about Innersense more here, Arete has actually been a part of our salon for over a year, and we carry the full line on our retail shelves.

Arete is a professional hair care line centered around botanical ingredients, hair + scalp health, and conscious beauty. they have everything from everyday shampoo + conditioner to scalp care, treatments, repair, and styling products, with formulas designed to nourish, strengthen, and protect the hair.

i really love having another option that fits so naturally into the holistic approach i want for my clients. healthy hair, intentional products, and a little more thought behind what we’re putting on your hair and scalp.

i’m excited to start sharing more of my favorite Arete products and what i recommend them for ✨

second time around with this vivid pink, swipe to see our before from our first session 🩷

her first appointment with me was a color correction, so our biggest goal was getting her hair onto a more even, workable canvas. now that we’ve had some time to build on that foundation, we can keep pushing the brightness and creating a more seamless, vibrant result.

this is why vivid color corrections can be a process, sometimes the best way to get brighter, more even color is to work with the hair over multiple appointments rather than trying to force everything in one session.

and this time we added the pink brows too, because if we’re going pink… we might as well make it pop 🎀

if you’ve been wanting a bright, customized vivid color but you’re worried your current color history might make it complicated, let’s talk about what’s possible for your hair.

📍madison, wi | vivid color + custom color specialist

some people come into your life and completely change the direction you’re headed without even realizing it 🤍

i met Sam while i was still in cosmetology school. i was looking for someone who specialized in curly hair, found her work, and immediately knew i wanted to learn from her. i messaged her asking if i could shadow and assist her, and somehow that turned into years of working together, two salons, and one of the friendships i’m most grateful for.

i’ve learned so much from watching the way she does hair, cares for her clients, and shows up for the people around her. she is one of the kindest people i know, an incredible stylist, and someone i’ve always looked up to so much in this industry.

and now she’s officially a boy mom AND a girl mom 🥹 welcome to the world, Monroe! we already miss you so much around the salon, but i’m so happy for you and this little family you’re building. love you endlessly 🤍 🗝️Curly Hair Specialist | Samantha Deignan

fall is the perfect time for a rich dimensional brunette 🤎

believe it or not, this client is naturally a level 8 blonde, but we love taking her darker. by formulating her color to fade softly, she can enjoy a deeper brunette without being left with a harsh line as her natural color grows in.

a little darker, a little richer, and still keeping her future grow out in mind.

if you’re a natural blonde wanting to try a brunette for fall, we can create a color that feels like you and works with your maintenance goals ✨

custom color • dimensional brunette • low-maintenance hair • madison wi

a few random facts about me since there are some new faces around here 🫶🏻

i was born in minnesota, have two black cats that are sisters, 30+ tattoos, and have been out of the country 5+ times. i love thrifting, spontaneous plans, traveling, and pretty much anything that gives me a good story to tell. summer + fall are definitely my favorite seasons, and i’m a little too invested in perfume + body care.

if you’ve been thinking about booking with me but haven’t made the jump yet, take this as your sign ✨ i’d love to get to know you and have you in my chair!

madison wi hairstylist • custom color • low-maintenance hair