Ritual Hair Design Blog
Bridal Hair and Other Special Occasions
At Ritual, doing wedding hair during prime wedding season is just part of what we do. If you are getting married, or are in a wedding this summer, now is the time to start making your plans for your special occasion ‘do. Here are the top 10 things to consider: 1. Schedule a haircut for […]
I was born with bad hair
For as long as I can remember I have had bad hair. When I was about 4 years old my mom took me to a hair dresser who made such a big deal about how fine and thin my hair was that I have had a complex ever since. I started getting perms for volume when I […]
And in today’s news…
Our fearless leader has returned. Yes, Shawn is back from her fifth Mom’s Weekend at Washington State. The first four years were done while her son, Brett went to school there, and then when he graduated, her daughter, Skyler took up the torch. Rumor has it that the main reason Skyler decided to attend was […]
Window to the Soul
Dark circles are a common problem with women everywhere. Whether you’re tired, or just have the genetics of a raccoon, covering up the darkness under your eyes can turn into a never ending battle. Here are some suggestions on how to deal with these babies. Prevention and Quick Fixes Here are four things you can do […]
April Pedicure Special
For the month of April, Ritual is offering our Spa Pedicure + Paraffin Treatment for just $45. Come in a get your tootsies ready for springtime sandals and enjoy the relaxation of the spa bath & massaging chair, and the therapeutic benefits of the Paraffin Treatment. Your feet will thank you!
Happy Birthday Jamie!
A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our amazing front desk coordinator, Jamie! She always works her hardest to make our clients feel taken care of and us stylists look good as well as keeping the salon running smoothly. We love and appreciate you and we hope you have an AWESOME day!
Meet Darci
Meet Darci, She is our amazing robo-receptionist, virtual assistant, and wonder woman who handles more details than a wedding planner. We’ve been letting Darci start slowly, so that we can learn exactly how to ask her to do the tasks we want her to do without confusing her (code: Us!) and so far, we are […]
Cha-Cha-Change!
Lots of new changes are on the horizon at Ritual, from an updated website to online booking to a new sofa … stay tuned as we keep you posted of the changes as they come… First up, when you schedule an appointment at Ritual, you should be receiving a confirmation email the same day, confirming the […]
Look Who’s 42!
Happy Birthday to the girl who knows that a good celebration lasts AT LEAST a month, if not more! Best wishes for an amazing year!
Celebrating the New Year!
After the craziness of the holiday season was over, the crew at Ritual headed out to a night of fun, food & drinks! We landed at The Mark and had fun celebrating each other!
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Covid-19 Quarantine and Do-it-Yourself Hair Color – Is It Worth It?
Dear friends and clients, I hope you are all staying safe and well during this Covid-19 quarantine time. What a terrible situation for all of us – I am proud that we all have taken the right measures to keep everyone safe, but I share your frustrations with the situation. Plus, I miss you all! […]
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Lyn’s Post on Balayage vs Ombre: Secrets Revealed
Have you been doing Color-All-Over or Weaves for a long time? Have you wanted to try something new and fresh? Potentially something more cost effective? Well maybe you should try an Ombre or a Balayage. I want to share some of the secrets of these and why I enjoy making my clients gorgeous with them! […]
Read MoreFashion Colors at Ritual Hair Design
Fashion Colors at Ritual Hair Design I’ve had some wild colors in my hair over the past few years now and I get a lot of people commenting and complimenting me on my color. One of the most common things I hear from people is, “Oh wow! That looks so pretty!” followed by a sad and wistful, “But I’m too […]
Read MoreNew Ownership at Ritual Hair Design
Ritual Hair Design in the Hillsboro Beaverton Oregon area is pleased to announce the transfer of ownership of the salon to new owner Lyn Larson. Ritual Hair Design has been recognized in the Hillsboro and Beaverton Oregon areas as a high end, full service hair salon since 2001. New owner Lyn appreciates the long tradition […]
Read MoreTo my salon friends and family
When I was 28 years old, I became the proud new owner of Ritual Hair Design. It was a scary and exciting adventure that I embarked on. Setting up a business and creating a salon environment that was inviting to my clients was something that I jumped into with enthusiasm. Over the past 17 years, […]
Read MoreHuffington Post!
If you’ve surfed the web, you’ve likely heard of the Huffington Post. Shawn somehow managed to get her name in lights on the Huffington Post. You can see it here. She’s pretty fancy with all of that publicity, but not too fancy for you! Call and get on her schedule!
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Ritual Wins the Spectrum Award
Last week we were notified that we had won the Spectrum Award 2016 City Beat News Customer Satisfaction Award. Why is this award so valuable to businesses? There are hundreds of websites posting feedback and ratings for almost everything on the market today. Millions of people are using these sites before deciding which businesses, products and […]
Read MoreSpring Hair Trends for 2016
When Shawn asked me to write this blog post I admit that I had some apprehension. I’m not the best at these sorts of things. Though I will say that I am glad she did. In doing some research for this post I gained a renewed faith in the fashion industry and in society as […]
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Big Changes
Some clients come to us and aren’t looking for anything drastic, just having their ends dusted or their roots retouched. Others, like this young lady, want a completely different look. Emma came to us with nearly a foot of hair that she wanted cut off. Her dad was a bit nervous about the big change, […]
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Blustery Weather
We know it’s Oregon and we know that rain is what keeps the Pacific Northwest green, but really? Do we have to have THIS much rain to accomplish this feat? Just a few rays of sunshine would help us to pull through the wet, grey weather. Unfortunately, the forecast isn’t boding well for your […]
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It’s Melanie’s Anniversary!
The whole Ritual team is celebrating Melanie‘s anniversary with us! Melanie originally came to Ritual fresh out of cosmetology school and she did an apprenticeship with us, obtaining advanced training so that she could perform high level service for all of her clients. After her apprenticeship, she moved on to work at another local salon, […]
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Share the Love
Through the end of February 2016, you can receive a complimentary eyebrow wax with the purchase of any other service. We love you and we want you to love your brows, so let’s do this! Don’t keep the love to yourself, share it with your friends and family too! Everyone should get nice brows for […]
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Fabulous Color!
As creative beings, your favorite hairstylists in Hillsboro love it when you walk in our door and give us carte blanche to do whatever strikes our fancy. We get clients in our chair every day with very specific pictures of very specific hair colors and hair styles and we are happy to provide them if […]
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Happy Happy Birthday Shawn!
Birthday’s are for celebrating, and no one enjoys celebrating their birthday more than Shawn! Join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays, and warm wishes for an amazing year!
Read MoreGray Thursday
In the wake of Thanksgiving, the shopping madness is in full swing. But did it really start after Thanksgiving, Black Friday sorta hijacked it didn’t it? I noticed this last year and again this year. At some point waiting until midnight for Black Friday was just too darn hard; and companies decided that the shopping […]
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December 3, 2015
It seems impossible to believe that Halloween and Thanksgiving have passed us by and the Christmas season is upon us, with the end of the year of in sight. The cold Oregon rain has reared it’s soggy head and we’re back to fighting frizzy hair and dry skin. If you don’t already have your appointments […]
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Ritual Receives 2015 Best Businesses of Hillsboro Award
All of us at Ritual love what we do. We love building relationships with you, our clients; we love being a part of our clients lives. We love helping you to look your best and feel your best. We love the laughter, stories, camaraderie and friendships that are formed between all of us. We see […]
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Back to School
It’s difficult to believe, but summer is winding down, and with it, comes the need for new back packs, school supplies, clothes, and of course the back-to-school haircut. We love helping our young clients look and feel their best as they return to a new school year with a fresh look!
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Special Events = Special Hair
This week at Ritual, we were fortunate enough to be able to be a part of a Quinceanera celebration! Look at this beautiful hair!
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Make Overs for Men
We hope you had a great Dad’s Day! Father’s Day is the perfect time to remind you that makeovers aren’t just for women! Check out this makeover we did last week. Talk about a transformation! You can view our work with mens hair here in our image gallery and schedule an appointment online or over […]
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