Journal

Notes from the chair

Real technique, real care advice, and the occasional trend worth trying — written the way I actually talk to clients.

2026-10-06

Thinking About Lightening Your Hair at Home? Here Is How Bleach, Toners, and DIY Hair Care Really Work

Hey there! It is John Jaiber here. Whenever clients pull up to my chair, we end up talking about all kinds of hair ideas, from quick home remedies to full color changes. There is always a lot of curiosity around how...
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2026-10-05

Understanding Hair Loss and Shedding: What You Need to Know About Your Strands

Hey there! John Jaiber here. Whenever a client sits down in my chair at Salon La Bottega in Rye Brook, NY, one topic that comes up a lot—sometimes in a quiet, worried whisper—is hair loss and shedding. It is completely...
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2026-09-09

Understanding Your Hair and Scalp from the Inside Out with John Jaiber

Hey there! Whenever clients sit in my chair at Salon La Bottega in Rye Brook, NY, we talk a lot about what makes hair look and feel its best. We often hear phrases about how what goes into our bodies affects our hair...
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