Stories from the chair.
Trends, tutorials, business notes and event recaps from the TRESS community — a new edition every week.
Latest editionInside Our First Editorial Styling Masterclass
Sixty stylists, one stage and three hours of updos, texture and theatre — what happened at the first masterclass hosted through TRESS, and what's coming next.
Read the story →July 2026
3 stories
10 Stylist Secrets for Second-Day Hair
Dry shampoo is only the beginning. The pro tricks that keep a blowout alive for days — straight from the chairs of TRESS stylists.
Spotlight: The Colourist Booked Out Until August
From a two-chair studio to a citywide waiting list — a conversation about craft, pricing, and going viral for the right reasons.
Monsoon-Proof Hair: A Colombo Survival Guide
Humidity is undefeated — until now. Anti-frizz prep, the right finishing products, and the cuts that hold their shape through a downpour.
June 2026
5 stories
Modern Bridal Glam, Done Right
Soft hollywood waves, dewy skin and a gown that moves — building a bridal look that photographs beautifully from every angle.
Editor's Shelf: What's Actually Worth It This Month
From the serum with a cult following to the jade roller everyone's copying — honest picks from the TRESS Shop, tested by our editors.
Caramel Waves Are the Colour of the Season
Warm, dimensional and made for dark bases — why every colourist's chair is booked out for this one look.
Coconut, King Coconut & Castor: Island Hair Oils, Explained
Your grandmother was right. What the science actually says about the oils Sri Lanka has sworn by for generations.
The Perfect Skin Fade, According to Barbers
Zero to hero: the blend lines, the guards, and the aftercare that separates a good fade from a great one.
May 2026
5 stories
Glass Skin in a Humid Climate: Your 5-Step Routine
Dewy without the grease. A dermatologist-approved routine built for tropical weather, not Seoul winters.
Model Diaries: Runway-Ready in 90 Minutes
Backstage with the prep routine — the hair, the skin, and the one product that never leaves the kit.
Nail Art We Loved This Month
Emerald chrome, gold leaf and micro-french tips — the sets our community couldn't stop screenshotting.
How to Price Your Services as a New Salon
Cost-plus, competitor mapping and the psychology of the menu — a practical pricing playbook for owners.
Stone Therapy: What to Expect at Your First Session
Warm basalt, slow breathing and why you'll sleep better than you have in months. A first-timer's guide.
April 2026
2 stories
Fine-Line Tattoos: Questions to Ask Before You Ink
Healing, fading, placement and the portfolio red flags — everything to settle before the needle touches skin.
Gifting Beauty: Why Gift Cards Beat Guesswork
The present that's never the wrong size. How digital gift cards work on TRESS and when to send one.
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