<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ash & Willow Eco Salon ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ash & Willow Eco Salons are full service, Hair Coloring techniques, Hair Extensions, Hair Cutting, Pedicures, Manicures, Makeup, Waxing.]]></description><link>https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:15:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Where Does Your Hair Go After It Hits the Salon Floor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You get the haircut. We sweep up the clippings. And then…where does all that hair actually go? At Ash &#38; Willow Eco Salon in Park Ridge, the answer isn’t simply “the trash.” Your Hair Can Have a Second Life Ash &#38; Willow is a Certified Green Circle Salon, which means we separate and recover salon materials that traditionally aren’t easy to recycle—including those piles of hair left behind after your cut. Through Green Circle Salons, recovered hair can be composted, repurposed into bio-composite...]]></description><link>https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/post/where-does-your-hair-go-after-it-hits-the-salon-floor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88aaa52e2bf8de1e27f1d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:49:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53e7e_1a78d073a4c04d429c458038f0fc6843~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_789,h_789,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Holly Santelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Keep Your Natural Nails Healthy Between Manicures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh manicure can make your nails look their best, but what you do between appointments matters just as much. Healthy natural nails start with a few simple habits—and, thankfully, none of them require a 10-step routine. Moisture Is Your Friend Just like your skin and hair, your nails and the surrounding skin can become dry. Regularly moisturizing your hands, nails, and cuticles can help minimize brittleness and keep nails feeling their best. Cuticle oil is an easy addition to your daily...]]></description><link>https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/post/how-to-keep-your-natural-nails-healthy-between-manicures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a8f82e2bf8de1e27ed5d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53e7e_5ac8cebe3d794397ac179b6f5e388b43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Holly Santelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Facial Is Right for My Skin? A Guide to Choosing the Right Facial]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know you want a facial. The harder part? Figuring out which facial is actually right for your skin. Acne, fine lines, dullness, dark spots, uneven skin tone; different concerns call for different approaches. At Ash &#38; Willow Eco Salon in Park Ridge, our facial menu gives you options based on what your skin needs and what you’d like to work on. Breakouts, Oil &#38; Congested Skin If breakouts or excess oil are your main concern, start with our Acne Facial. This treatment focuses on deeply...]]></description><link>https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/post/which-facial-is-right-for-my-skin-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-facial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a77be343daf32b81d0a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:34:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ad19dbabfc314f55819e9e972d7c6623~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Holly Santelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balayage vs. Highlights: Which Is Better for Low-Maintenance Hair Color?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You want dimension. You want gorgeous color. You don’t want to feel like you’re back at the salon every few weeks. So, balayage or highlights…which is better for low-maintenance hair color? The answer depends on your hair, your goals and how much upkeep actually feels realistic for you. What’s the Difference Between Balayage and Highlights? Traditional highlights typically use foils to lighten sections of hair from closer to the root through the ends. They can create anything from subtle...]]></description><link>https://www.ashwillowsalon.com/post/balayage-vs-highlights-which-is-better-for-low-maintenance-hair-color</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a88a595700eb2025e8e720f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b53e7e_2355878b8eba4570a6d83395b6d91163~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Holly Santelli</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>