Best Stylist: Christine Dopoulos, Foxy Salon
“I look at hair as an art,” says Christine Dopoulos, owner of Foxy Salon in Lakewood, a nine-chair, consultation-only studio (meaning: no walk-ins) in Lakewood that’s bringing a bespoke hair experience to the West Side. Dopoulos works closely with her clients to craft a personalized look that works best for their hair, and she has built a reputation for meticulousness and precision through top-quality looks that won’t damage their locks. “I care about giving my clients not only what they want, but keeping the integrity of their hair as pristine as I can,” she says.
Dopoulos shares some tips on what’s hot in the world of hair this summer.
The wolf cut. “It’s like a ‘modernized shag,’ with heavier curtain bangs and lots of layers. It’s super popular and fun,” she says. “You can do so much with it: it’s nice to have some hair in the front that frames the face when you put your hair up, plus a ton of volume in the back.”
Warm it up. “People are going more into the warm tones for highlights right now, which give you some lift and bulk. It’s a great beachy look, and your growout is seamless. You’ll only have to come in every three months or so to maintain it.”
The need for beads. Almost a third of Christine’s clients come to her for invisible bead extensions, a technique that seamlessly weaves small beads into the hair to create long, lush locks that are a breeze to maintain. “The attachment site is undetectable, there are no beads or bonds that show,” she says. “Once in, the hair does not shed. You can put it up in a high bun, you can wear a hat, and with regular maintenance the extensions can last eight to 10 months.”
16019 Hilliard Road, Lakewood, 216-375-6578, facebook.com/foxyasalon
