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IT’S A SUMMER COLOR WAVE!

A person with shoulder-length hair, benefiting from plant-based hair care, wears a mask and gray shirt. They turn their head to the side, causing their vibrant locks to lift gracefully from their shoulders. - Mango Salon, VA

  The sunny days of Summer bring change to our skin, hair, and for some people—a total change in personal color palettes. When the heat goes up, our skin generates melanin to protect it from UV rays which in turn can create a darker skin tone. While our skin gets darker, our hair tends to… Read more »

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Looking to Launch or Refresh Your Career?

In the bustling salon, a smiling hairdresser expertly styles a seated woman's short, blond hair. The woman, masked and covered with a black cape, is about to reveal her refreshed hair color and chic new cut. - Mango Salon, VA

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” —Confucius “When we opened Mango in 2003, we wanted our salon to be a fresh start for careers. A place where Designers would come to advance their craft through our free education programs and as a result could… Read more »

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WRAPPING UP EARTH MONTH WITH A MEASURED DIFFERENCE IN COLOR WASTE

Hands holding a small mound of soil with a tree. Text reads "Cleaner World" and "Mango is Now Using Compostable Towels." Discover the highlights of our plant-based hair care range, dedicated to a sustainable future. - Mango Salon, VA

Have you visited your salon and loved the results of your color but on your next visit found that the results weren’t exactly the same? Mango now has innovative technology that ensures each guests’ color results are consistent. This month, our team implemented VISH software that connects to bluetooth scales which precisely record each guest’s… Read more »

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GOING GREEN(ER) WITH COMPOSTABLE TOWELS

100% Biodegradable 100% Compostable 100% Recyclable Starting October 1, Mango is switching to eco-friendly compostable towels at the shampoo bowl. The soft and absorbent EasyDry towels are made of wool fibers using a new technology to create a luxurious disposable towel. EasyDry designed the towels to be the right size and thickness to replace cotton… Read more »

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SMOOTH HAIR WITHOUT HARSH CHEMICALS

THERE IS A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Interested in a Keratin Smoothing Treatment for your hair, but hesitant because of the effect it may have on your health and the environment? Many people have reservations about trying Keratin treatments because most contain formaldehyde, a carcinogen that can be absorbed by the skin and cause irritation of eyes,… Read more »

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COMING TO A NEW HAIR SALON FOR COLOR OR A COLOR CORRECTION?

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS FIRST VISIT. Getting your hairstory, agreeing on expectations, and analyzing the condition of your hair are all important parts of color consultations. Why is the consultation necessary? Because the Mango team wants you to love your hair color, while maintaining the health of your hair.… Read more »

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