I have a drawer spilling over with haircare products right now, and I only have one head to experiment upon. Therefore, I’m unloading by sending a basket-full of goods to one reader. I’ve got two sets of shampoo (because, eventually, you’ll run out), conditioner, repair mask, volumizer, UV oil, light activating leave-in spray to give away.

• Klorane Mango Oil Spray
• Klorane Mask with Mango Butter
• Klorane Shampoo with Papyrus Milk
• Klorane Condition with Papyrus Milk
• René Furterer Repairing After-Sun Shampoo
• René Furterer Light Activating Leave-In Fluid
• Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer

If you’ve got lonely counter space dreaming of being filled with glorious haircare goodness, enter here to win.

Lisa is a doll, and I had such a great time visiting with the uber talented Songbird Society guys, co-owner Richard Hayler and lead stylist Henry Uldall. On the way out, we got to spend a little more time talking about trends, including the the endless possibilities with hair color, including summer shades of sorbet. I’m popping in as soon as possible to see if I can’t realize my dream of having a little lilac in my hair.

Dear Clark, left, by Elizabeth Lavin; J.T. Osgood, right, courtesy of Songbird Society

In the March issue of D Magazine, you’ll find a wealth of beauty 411, including our editors’ picks for the best ten salons in town. This highly edited list excludes plenty of savvy salons that we simply didn’t have the space to list, but when you’re looking for a guaranteed good cut and color, you can count on these.

The Do Cut and Color
The tiny, industrial-chic space is full of personality, with vintage Chicago brick walls, repurposed concrete countertops, and bright pops of color, including cherry-red blow-dryers. read more…

Osgood O’Neil
The Osgood O’Neil beauty empire, established in 1998, simply never disappoints. Each of its three locations sports a modern yet earthy feel and a consistently talented team of stylists and colorists, to whom clients are fiercely loyal. read more…
cut, $55 to $100 (varies by stylist)
color, priced upon consultation

Dear Clark
This one-stop-shop on McKinney, helmed by co-owners Holly Dear and Kaycee Clark, boasts a strong roster of stylists, colorists, and even a full-service med spa offering the seriously rejuvenating Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial, among other treatments. read more…

Salon Lucien
Hitting the salon should feel like a luxury, and it does at this Park Cities spot, where the chandeliers sparkle, the water served is infused with cucumber, shelves brim with the very best products, and solid treatments are offered a la carte. read more…

The Songbird Society
Manned by hair veterans Richard Hayler (formerly of Richard Hayler Colour Salon) and J.T. Osgood (formerly of Osgood O’Neil), The Songbird Society is well-known among the hair obsessed. (Sea of Shoes’ Jane Aldridge is a fan.) read more…

Hair by Charlie
Charlie Price spent seven years in Manhattan doing hair for editorial shoots, and he returns twice a year to create Fashion Week runway looks for the likes of Billy Reid. But don’t let his bona fides give you the wrong impression. His soulful Design District salon is decidedly pretension free. read more…

Salon Pompeo
The salon, always buzzing with blow-dryers and chitchat, is spacious, equipped with 20 stations to accommodate 40 stylists, each of whom is skilled at both cut and color, so there’s no need to book multiple appointments. read more…

Tru Salon
In an airy cottage on a leafy Uptown street, hair savant Tanya Carpenter has created a buzzing salon with a knack for attracting top talent, including a cadre of French stylists chatting in their native tongue while they expertly snip your locks (adding a serious dose of chic to your regular trim). read more…

Blanc Salon
Owner Scott Witmer, a former Toni & Guy art director, has styled the famous heads of stars like Fergie, Nicole Richie, Adam Lambert, and, as of late, Molly Quinn from ABC’s Castle. But despite Witmer’s client list, the salon feels surprisingly down to earth. read more…

Muse the Salon
This 5-year-old hair spot on Henderson Avenue maintains a sophisticated setting, a laid-back vibe, and a talented team of stylists. Founded by hair gurus Cris Baadsgaard and Garrett (yes, just Garrett), Muse offers a variety of services using top-notch products (like Oribe) at surprisingly reasonable price points. read more…

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There are some serious beauty steals available to you this month. Next week you can get a free makeover or blowout at the new Hair Bar. If it’s a forehead full of Kate Middleton inspired bangs you’re looking for, you can have that for free too. Capelli Salon is offering this stylish snip without cost. From the press release:

Capelli Salon in North Dallas is offering the Kate Middleton bang trim for FREE! The cut does not include hair trim, wash or blow dry – strictly cut bangs. To make an appointment, call 972.250.4565. Walk-ins welcome.

Should you decide to pamper yourself a little further–and you probably should if you’re already making the trip–enjoy 20 percent off all services throughout the rest of December.

photography courtesy of The Hair Bar

The Hair Bar is opening doors to its newest location on Monday, December 17. And to reward you for giving them a try, they’re offering complimentary beauty treatments throughout the week. Book now for a slot between Monday, December 17 and Friday, December 21, and your blowout or makeup application is on the house. While you’re scheduling, you might as well peruse the other menu options which include everything from hair and lash extensions to makeup house calls. Choose your time slot wisely; you’ll want a little extra time post-blowout as the salon is nestled in a shopping center alongside Merge boutique and Pinkberry. A girly trifecta.

Where: Accents
When: Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Margaux Anbouba is a ShopTalk Intern.

photography by Mariel Garza Photography

A couple sad things have happened in Victory Park. A few amazing things have happened in Victory Park. Like Chad Rookstool and partners opening his namesake salon. The new space, equipped with classic-meets-contemporary stations, boasts not only Chad’s 17 years of experience, but a team of talented stylists, including Jason Hull, the star of this story, and admittedly, my best friend’s husband. You find pretty much anything you’re in the market for at Chad Rookstool, including cut, color, extensions, and blowouts, and according to owner Adam Grovenstein, two “very talented up-do artists.” Count us in.

photography courtesy of Drybar

Today’s Best of Big D Giveaway is a 6-pack of “coasters” (i.e. blowouts) from Drybar.

Winning both editors’ choice and readers’ pick awards, this no-cuts-no-color salon offers our favorite blowouts in town for only $35 a pop. Grab a (free) cocktail, settle in your chair, choose from a menu of looks like The Cosmo with loose curls or Mai Tai beach-inspired waves, and enjoy your wash and style. The lucky winner of this giveaway will get six blowout certificates to redeem at any of the local locations.

Entere here. We will draw one winners at 5 pm.

NOW CLOSED

Update: Sorry guys, this should have said one winner.

Drybar's Uptown location in the Shops at Highland Park

Just in time for fall event season, Drybar’s NorthPark Center location opens in early autumn. The beloved, $35 blow dry-only salon (which won both our Readers’ and Editors’ Choice awards in our Best of Big D issue) will serve blowouts, scalp massages, and cocktails. Stay tuned for exact opening date.

photo courtesy of StyleSheet

Live through a Texas summer and you know: survival is the goal. But don’t let three-digit temperatures get the best of you. Tune in to our Texas Summer Beauty Challenge series. Intern Kristi McCann is tracking down expert advice to help you get through the summer and look good doing it.

FOR FRESH HAIR THAT CAN BEAT THE HEAT:

Sometimes it’s tempting to forgo the lengthy hair prep in the morning, especially when you know you’re going to be running around in the Texas heat. By midday, your perfectly coiffed hair often feels ruined from the oils your scalp produces naturally and from sweating. But skip the ponytail. This week, we spoke to expert stylist Ashley Puig from Orange Salon and Spa to find out how to keep hair looking fresh even when you’re out in the sun.

“One of my favorite products is Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo,” Ashley says. “It has a great fresh scent and doesn’t fade color or dry out your hair. The powder actually absorbs oils from your scalp, and it gives volume by lifting at the root.”

To get as much use out of this product as possible, Ashley suggests using this dry shampoo two ways. First, sprinkle it into your roots and rub to knock out oil and boost your volume midday. Second, throw it in your gym bag to eliminate washing and drying your hair post-workout.

Find Alterna’s dry shampoo for $22 at most beauty stores, including Sephora and Ulta.

Kristi McCann is a shopping intern.