COLOR BY LUCY

COLOR BY LUCY

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Virginia Balayage ,Master Colorist for over 24 years in the Hampton Roads area. Balayage ,Ombre,Sombre. Color correction .

Contact by call or tex 757-2775180
New clients welcome
2973 Shore drive ,suite 107 ,VirginiaBeach 23451

Photos from COLOR BY LUCY's post 07/10/2026

* 🍯 Honey Macchiato

☕️ Yesterday’s inspiration? A creamy café latte.
My French Blend is all about creating seamless ribbons of espresso, caramel, honey, and vanilla blonde—soft, sophisticated, and naturally luxurious.
Every color is custom designed, just like your favorite coffee.
ColorbyLucy ✨

07/10/2026

Why Hair Is Most Fragile When It’s Wet

Every time your hair gets wet, its internal structure temporarily weakens. Water breaks the hydrogen bonds inside the hair fiber, bonds responsible for nearly one-third of the hair’s strength.

At the same time, the hair shaft swells by about 15% as it absorbs water. This expansion lifts the cuticle layers instead of allowing them to lie flat like protective armor.

When the cuticle lifts, the strands begin to catch and rub against each other, which is why hair tangles so easily after washing.

For roughly 30 minutes after washing, hair is at its most vulnerable stage. Yet this is exactly when many people:

• Rub their hair aggressively with a towel
• Brush or comb roughly
• Apply heat with styling tools

All of this creates friction and stress on hair that is already weakened.

How to protect wet hair:

• Use a microfiber towel instead of rough terry cloth
• Detangle gently from the ends upward using a wide-tooth comb
• Allow hair to air-dry or fully dry before using heat tools

Think of wet hair like a fiber that has temporarily lost a significant portion of its strength. The way you treat it during this stage makes a huge difference in preventing breakage and preserving healthy hair.

07/08/2026

With Gabriel Samra – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

07/06/2026

💛 Beautiful color. Healthy hair. A personalized experience.

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07/05/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! God bless the United States of America.🇺🇸

07/05/2026

Happy 250th Anniversary, America! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of courage, freedom, and opportunity. Thank you to the generations who dreamed, built, served, and sacrificed to make this nation a beacon of hope.

As a proud military family, we are especially grateful to all who have worn the uniform and continue to protect the liberties we cherish.

May America continue to grow stronger through unity, compassion, and the determination to create a brighter future for generations to come.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! God bless the United States of America.

07/05/2026
07/05/2026
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2973 Shore Drive , Suite 107
Virginia Beach, VA
23451

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm