5 Real Hair Tips I Tell My Clients Every Week (from Danielle at Rock Paper Scissors Chino)

You ever wash your hair and it somehow looks worse afterward? Yeah, same. I had a client last Thursday, sweet girl, new to Chino, still using Suave because “it smells nice.” I just smiled and said, “Okay, but your hair deserves better than that dollar bottle.” We both laughed, but I wasn’t kidding.

I’ve been behind the chair long enough to know most people don’t ruin their hair on purpose. They’re just doing what someone told them in high school or saw on TikTok at midnight. So here’s what I actually tell my clients here at Rock Paper Scissors Chino. Real tips, no fancy jargon. Just the kind of stuff that keeps your hair from crying for help between appointments.

1. Stop Washing So Much

Everyone thinks clean equals healthy. It doesn’t. I can tell when someone washes every day because their hair feels squeaky, like it’s begging for a break. Try skipping a day or two. Dry shampoo is your best friend, not your enemy. I use it on myself all the time, especially when I’m running late and still trying to find parking near the Chino Branch Library.

If you’ve got extensions, this rule is ten times more important. Overwashing can make them slip or knot. Stick with a sulfate-free shampoo and just clean your scalp. Let your conditioner and natural oils handle the rest. And please, no scrubbing your ends like you’re washing dishes. Be kind to your hair. It remembers.

2. The Sun Here Is Savage

I don’t care how many toners or glosses we do; if you’re walking around Chino all day without protection, that color’s gonna fade. You don’t need to be dramatic about it, just use a leave-in with UV protection or throw on a hat when you’re outside a lot. Even that five-minute drive from the salon to Starbucks counts.

I had a client, Lisa, who swore she never stayed in the sun. Then she told me she eats lunch every day in her car. In the sun. That’s why her highlights kept turning brassy. We switched her to a UV-protectant leave-in and boom, her blonde actually stayed blonde for once.

3. Brush Like You Care About Your Hair

I can always tell when someone’s fighting their brush. If I hear the ripping sound, I flinch. Start at the ends, always. Use a soft detangling brush. And please, don’t brush wet hair unless it’s with something gentle, that’s when it’s weakest. I’ve seen girls lose half their ends that way.

My own trick? I keep a little travel brush in my car. I brush before heading home so my hair doesn’t turn into a nest by morning. Try it. Tiny change, big payoff.

4. Deep Condition Like You Mean It

We live in dry air central. Between the heat and all the color clients I see, hydration is everything. You don’t need an expensive mask, just one that actually matches your hair type. If you’re not sure, come by. I’ll help you pick one that doesn’t weigh you down or make you greasy two hours later.

Last week, one of my clients, Maria, had extensions that felt like straw. We did a customized repair treatment in the salon, and when I dried her hair, she literally said, “Oh my god, it feels alive again.” That’s the best part of this job, seeing that moment when someone falls back in love with their hair.

5. Don’t Wait Until It’s Bad

People always say, “I’ll come in when I need it.” By the time you think you need it, it’s already too late. Split ends don’t disappear, color doesn’t fix itself, and extensions don’t magically tighten overnight. The clients with the best hair are the ones who keep a routine, not because they’re high maintenance, but because they don’t let things get out of control.

If you’re overdue, no judgment. We’ll get you fixed up. You can book your next appointment online or just call me at (909) 707-9553. We’re at 5222 D Street, Chino, right near the Chino Branch Library and Chaffey College. I promise you’ll leave feeling like yourself again, just better.

Real Talk

Every stylist at Rock Paper Scissors Chino has their own thing, Jenna loves blondes, Mandy does killer texture cuts, Mikayla is the extension whisperer, and Kinzie never misses a toner. But what we all agree on is this: healthy hair isn’t luck. It’s small, consistent care. The kind you can actually stick with.

So take this as your gentle stylist reminder. Your hair doesn’t need perfection; it needs attention. If you’re ready to give it that, we’ll take care of the rest.

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Address: 5222 D Street, Chino, CA 91710
Phone: (909) 707-9553