Philly’s Best Hair Salon

Heavy Metal Hair Salon was voted the Best Hair Salon in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Metro Magazine and it is something that we’re super proud of.

Being voted the best in Philadelphia means more than a certificate on a piece of paper. It means that all of the work we put into our salon–all the blood, sweat, tears, and overtime hours of perfecting our craft have paid off. We couldn’t have done it without our clients and you mean the world to us. We appreciate it all so much and know there are a lot more awards, recognition, and success in our future. One small step at a time, though.

If you want to book visit our website here or call 215-467-1757 to book now. We appreciate it so much and are proud to offer the highest quality hair salon services in Philadelphia.

Colors For Spring And Summer

With Spring already here and Summer fast approaching, it’s time to make sure that you are following the latest trends in style and fashion–and there is no better way to do that, than to make sure that your hair is the perfect color for the trends that are popping off right now! Here are some ideas for hair colors that are perfect for the summer:

1. Bright Blonde–this is a great color for a sunny day,.

2. Brunette Balayage–always popular and always in style.

3. Almond–a mix of the two, this is a timeless look.

4. Blonde Highlights

5. Caramel Highlights

6. Cherry Cola–A mix of red and purple, this is a great seasonal look.

7. Strawberry Blonde

8. Copper

9. Soft Black–Never out of style.

No matter what hair color or style you choose, come on down to Heavy Metal Hair Salon and let us treat you like the rockstar that you are. No matter the style, color, treatment, or vision you have for your hair, our experienced stylists can make it happen. Come check us out here or give us a call at 215-467-1757 to book now!

How To Avoid Breakage

Avoiding hair breakage is one of the most important parts of maintaining a healthy and focused look. Breakage is when the actual strands of your hair shed themselves. Usually, this occurs based on how your hair is styled–aggressive brushing and combing, sleeping on wet hair or rough fabrics, or heat styling your hair can lead to a higher chance of this happening.

We all want the healthiest hair possible, so here are some ways that you can avoid breakage together and make sure your hair is in tip-top shape, year-round:

• Keep your hair moisturized and properly treated.

• Target split ends early on–there are sealers made for doing just this.

• Ease up on heated treatments, if possible.

• Shampoo less vigorously.

If you are curious about products or certain things you can buy to prevent this breakage, head on to Heavy Metal Hair Salon in East Passyunk and ask one of our trusted stylists about all the ways that you can help maintain a healthy look for your hair!

Shag Haircut + Mullet

Popularized by Jane Fonda, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, and Rod Stewart, some say it emerged from New York’s East Village–wherever it came from, we’re going to make sure it’s here to stay at Heavy Metal Hair Salon, as we have many stylist who specializes in this haircut.

Oftentimes, people get this confused with a mullet–which we also specialize in. A mullet is always shorter in the front and longer in the back, with some drastic drop-offs, whereas a shag is heavily layered and is usually shorter and more layered around the face–but still connected to the rest of the cut by layers.

Whether it’s a more drastic mullet or a soft shag, we have what you need to look great and feel even better after getting an updated look.

If you would like to book an appointment for styling, book here or give us a call at 215-467-1757.

How To Maintain Color Longevity

One of the FAQs that we get the most is about how to maintain the dye jobs that we do for our clients. Colors naturally fade over time, so retaining that dye and making sure your hair stays the color it is supposed to be are critically important factors when deciding whether or not to add color to your hair, or what color to add.

First and foremost we recommend 24 hours before shampooing your hair after it is dyed, to let it set in–and when you do wash it, make sure it is at cooler temperatures, not scolding hot. Once you start your new haircare routine, make sure you do not shampoo and condition every single day, as this will strip your hair of oils and color. Try your best to stay away from heat altogether as well, including blow drying and straightening. We know that this is impossible at times, so it is more about limiting the number of times you do these two applications.

When you come to a Heavy Metal Hair Salon, feel free to ask your stylist any questions or concerns you might have over the longevity of a potential dye and they will be able to answer for you, as everyone here is professionally trained and has a bevy of experience.

If you would like to book an appointment for a custom dye, book here or give us a call at 215-467-1757.

Jewel Tone Hair

Jewel Tone Hair is all the rage right now and something that we specialize in doing for clients. No matter the style, we think that Jewel Tone Hair is always a great look and something we take a lot of pride in doing at Heavy Metal Hair Salon. With that in mind, here are some ideas for how you can properly rock a Jewel Tone look, yourself:

1. Sapphire Blue

2. Ruby Red

3. Emerald Green

4. Amethyst Purple

5. Diamond White

6. Opal Pink

7. Orange

8. Highlights

9. Teal

10. Purple Balayage

No matter which look you choose, we can do it properly at Heavy Metal Hair Salon. Check out some of our work here and come see for yourself in South Philadelphia!

Philadelphia Culture & Salon History

In the early 18th century, wigs were the main hair trend, especially in Philadelphia. In the early 20th century, women were wearing straight hair with an exposed forehead. Styles changed, but it is important to look at the timeline of events in technology and fashion that lead them to change into the trends of today.

Between 1915 and 1930, the hair dryer and improved perm machines were rolled out, which greatly changed how women wore their hair. The trend changed from straight hair to more curly and wavy looks, popularized by the introduction of rollers and cylinders.

Then, Marilyn Monroe came along and made the trend of shorter hair popular, and Audrey Hepburn only strengthened this trend. As more and more styles and treatments were being asked for, more and more salons started opening up in Philadelphia, which eventually lead to the point we are at today, in almost saturation.

That is why, at Heavy Metal Hair Salon in East Passyunk, you know that when you walk through our doors, we will give you the best styling, coloring, or cut–as well as provide space and service that are one-of-a-kind. Come check us out here.

Why Our Location Matters

Located in the heart of East Passyunk, we take great pride in being part of a neighborhood economy and ecosystem that goes beyond our door and permeates throughout the entire area. East Passyunk in South Philadelphia is home to many historic and beloved small businesses, ranging from restaurants and mom-and-pop shops–to hair salons.

When you come to Heavy Metal Hair Salon, we expect you to become a part of the neighborhood as well. Go and explore the other businesses around us–go get a bite to eat, explore the culture of the neighborhood, and have it become an entirely immersive experience. When you come to a Heavy Metal Hair Salon, you are not only leaving the comfort of your home to get the highest quality salon experience possible–you are also doing it to take the time to spend some of your day in this historic area.

All we ever ask is that you respect our space and time. Many salons call Center City home, but we take great pride in providing our services in East Passyunk because of the ecosystem that we help house and maintain. We look forward to seeing you walk through our doors and when you do, remember, we do everything with a purpose at Heavy Metal Hair Salon, from where we are located, to how we cut and style hair. Everything is done with a calculated measure to establish the best possible experience for you.

What Separates Heavy Metal From Other Salons

At Heavy Metal Hair Salon, we provide a wide array of high-end and luxury hair salon services, but with a twist–we provide a space that is meant to feel cool and comfortable, edgy and at home, combining coloring, cutting and styling techniques.

Our main goal is for you to look and feel like a rockstar, but more importantly, it’s to establish a relationship and trust with the people that work at Heavy Metal Hair Salon–because we truly care about the product we put out and the way that you look. We also believe in the “teach a man to fish” philosophy–if you have any questions about how to do things yourself, at home, how to maintain coloring or texture–or even if it’s more general–we have you covered.

Philadelphia is home to many hair salons, but none like Heavy Metal Hair Salon. Where ambiance meets ability and where comfort meets style, we feel like we’re the place where you can come and let your hair down. Be yourself, enjoy the space (with respect), and browse our wide variety of products, stylings, and other offerings. We can assure you that whatever step you want to take in your hair journey, Heavy Metal Hair Salon is there to take the first step with you.