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Say Yes To Heat Protectant

The Aveda Heat Relief thermal protector and conditioning mist comes in a light green spray bottle with a black cap, perfect for maintaining the health of your hair between salon visits, whether you've just had hair cuts or highlights. - Mango Salon, VA

Heat Protection is Important for everyone who uses hot tools (blowdryers, curling irons, flat irons, etc.) to style their hair. Why? Every time you use heat to style your hair, you temporarily break the hydrogen bonds in your hair. This allows you to shape and style your hair, but it also can also compromise the… Read more »

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Be Curly, Be You

A person holding two Aveda hair products: a curl perfecting spray and a curl enhancer gel, both in green containers. These plant-based hair care essentials are perfect for achieving salon-quality curls right at home. - Mango Salon, VA

Are you ready to put your curls center stage this season? Aveda’s newest product hero launch is here and ready to help! Be Curly Advanced is a complete line of hair care and styling products for Curly, Coily, and Wavy hair. These products decrease frizz by hydrating, nourishing, conditioning, smoothing and protecting your curls, coils,… Read more »

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CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH WITH SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY

A sleek green bottle of Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Overnight Serum, adorned with white decorative patterns, stands on a white reflective surface. Perfect for enhancing hair health between salon appointments. - Mango Salon, VA

It’s officially Earth Month at Mango! One of the ways we give back to the planet we call home, is by partnering with Aveda. Each year, Aveda upholds its commitment to sustainability and holistic beauty by creating a special edition Earth Month Product. This year’s product is Botanical Repair Strengthening Overnight Serum and Aveda is… Read more »

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SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Person with long, straight, shiny black hair flowing behind, showcasing a stunning hair color transformation from the salon, wearing a white garment and shown from the back. - Mango Salon, VA

The 2023 holiday season is officially here! Before things get too hectic, take a little time for yourself. Mango’s Shine Treatment is the perfect way to relax and let us get your hair healthy, soft, and sparkling for the holiday season. This Saturday at our GreenGate location in Short Pump, we are offering a special… Read more »

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TOGETHER FOR 20 YEARS!

On September 18, 2003, the Mango team was eager to open the doors of its first salon on Libbie Avenue. That same day Hurricane Isabel swept through the Mid-Atlantic region, creating a state of emergency in Richmond. We would like to believe that Mango took Richmond by storm, but Hurricane Isabel beat us to it—forcing our new business to delay its… Read more »

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SPRING HAIR TRENDS WE’VE BEEN PREPPING ALL WINTER!

A person with short brown hair, enhanced by plant-based hair care, and a nose ring smiles while looking slightly to the side. - Mango Salon, VA

Fresh air, fresh flowers, fresh looks. Spring is the perfect time to refresh your style. Our team of Designers spent the Winter getting ready with new techniques and inspiration for the season. Aveda Hair Cutting Educator and Mango’s Director of Education, Hauns Korpela kicked things off in 2023 by inspiring our team with new hair… Read more »

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TIPS ON BEAUTY PRODUCT EXPIRATIONS

A selection of Aveda Botanical Repair shampoo and conditioner, celebrated for their plant-based hair care excellence, is artfully displayed on a salon shelf. - Mango Salon, VA

Clean, Fresh and Safe What to know about expiration dates for hair and skin care It’s that time of the year—the post-holiday slim down. Refrigerators and closets get cleaned out and reorganized and the intent is set to keep things orderly, decluttered, and current. As you freshen up your cabinets, don’t forget to check your… Read more »

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KEEP FALL HAIR COLOR ALIVE!

Two red bottles of Aveda Color Control shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair sit on a shelf, showcasing the power of plant-based hair care. Perfect for maintaining vibrant highlights after your latest haircut. - Mango Salon, VA

It has been a colorful Fall at Mango Salon as many guests are trying new shades of red, brown, bronde, and blonde!  These seasonal transformations are exciting, and they are an investment. Our team wants guests’ hair color to last and their hair to be its healthiest. Here are some tips from Mango Master Designers… Read more »

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FALL HAIR TRENDS RUNDOWN

A person with long, wavy brown hair stands in a store, surrounded by shelves of plant-based hair care products. Highlights accentuate their natural look, while an array of hair colors tempts shoppers in the background. - Mango Salon, VA

  *Copper is Still King *Browns Are Decadent *Bold is Beautiful *Gray is Here to Stay *Bangs—Something for Everyone! *90’s Throwbacks from Pixies to Long Layered Cuts *Evolution of the Wolf Cut   *Face Faming Tendrils (Pamela Anderson-style) *Bold Bouncy 90’s Blowouts *Sleek Ponytails and Buns Class Things Up *Stylishly Undone to Showcase Natural Texture… Read more »

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HIGHLIGHTS VS. BALAYAGE?

Back view of a person with wavy, shoulder-length hair featuring blonde highlights in a mix of brown tones, wearing a pink top. - Mango Salon, VA

  Considering getting highlights or balayage for the first time? A consultation with your designer is the best place to start. Mango Designer @madimangorva works with a lot of first-time color guests and she always begins her conversation by finding out their expectations for the look and maintenance of their hair color. Madi explains, “I… Read more »

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