Ask the Expert: At-Home Hair Care Tips from a Dallas Salon Owner | The Tipsy Exchange

For the first time, Berly and LA have company. James DeFrange, owner of Pura Vida Salon in Uptown Dallas, joins the Tipsy Exchange to answer your hair care questions. He showed up a few glasses of wine deep after our audio troubles, so this is a truly tipsy expert. Don't worry, he's still very professional. Mostly. James tells the unlikely story of how he became a hairdresser, including a football coach, a high school cosmetology class, and a whole lot of what he calls dumb luck. He also shares the career advice he gives anyone, in any industry. Then we get into your questions: Can your hair really build a tolerance to products? How do you choose a haircut that frames your face? Is box dye really that bad? (Brace yourself.) Which fun colors fade well, and why do blue and green overstay their welcome? How do you embrace and care for gray hair? Should you trim your own split ends? What's the deal with sulfates, parabens, and silicones? How are you supposed to trim the back of your own head? James also tells you to go flip over your shampoo bottle right now. There are two ingredients he wants you to look for, and after hearing why, you might never buy that bottle again. Plus, science talk that'll make you say "Yeah, Mr. White!" and a pitch for free mini fridges that some hair care company needs to take seriously. Help us solve a mystery! James raves about a genius LA-based colorist who removes artificial color and brings clients back to their natural shade, but he couldn't remember the guy's name. Do you know who it is? Drop it in the comments! Tell us what you think! Have a hair horror story or a box dye regret? Share it with us. If this episode saved your hair (or just made you laugh), please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app. It really helps new listeners find the show. Please drink responsibly. Support the show The Tipsy Exchange is a comedy podcast where besties Berly and LA pour a drink, raise a toast, and dive into true crime, mysteries, the paranormal, and pop culture, with plenty of tangents along the way. It's like happy hour with your funniest friends. The show is currently on hiatus, but you can find previous episodes at thetipsyexchange.com. If you are a Supernatural fan, you can find Berly and LA's latest project at denimwrappednightmares.com. Special thanks to Fesliyan Studios. Cheers!