{"id":330,"date":"2026-08-24T18:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/blog\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T00:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T00:00:58","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:32px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero{background-color:#f8f3ed;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:54px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:56px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:44px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:46px;padding-left:22px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_hero alignfull kt-row-has-bg velvet-blog-hero wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-columnvelvet_blog_hero_col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#302825;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:52px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.05\"><br>The Velvet Journal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#302825;margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65\">Hair care, salon insight, styling inspiration, and thoughtful guidance from Velvet Owl.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:76px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:78px;padding-left:32px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured{background-color:#fffdfc;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:60px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:62px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:48px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:22px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_featured alignfull kt-row-has-bg velvet-blog-featured-section wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-columnvelvet_blog_featured_col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query velvet-blog-featured is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-323 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-color\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/color-maintenance-between-appointments\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sable-bloom-rich-auburn.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Keep Dimensional Color Looking Fresh\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sable-bloom-rich-auburn.png 1024w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sable-bloom-rich-auburn-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sable-bloom-rich-auburn-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sable-bloom-rich-auburn-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/category\/color\/\" rel=\"tag\">Color<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/color-maintenance-between-appointments\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to Keep Dimensional Color Looking Fresh<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-24T18:44:26+00:00\">August 24, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Simple habits that help dimensional color stay glossy, balanced, and beautiful between salon visits. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/color-maintenance-between-appointments\/\" target=\"_self\">Read Article<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: How to Keep Dimensional Color Looking Fresh<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:76px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:82px;padding-left:32px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest{background-color:#f6f2ed;}.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:60px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:64px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:48px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:52px;padding-left:22px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-idvelvet_blog_latest alignfull kt-row-has-bg velvet-blog-latest-section wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-columnvelvet_blog_latest_col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5a3b4d;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.17em\">SALON NOTES &amp; GUIDANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#302825;margin-bottom:38px;font-size:42px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.12\">Latest from the Journal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query velvet-blog-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-324 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-styling\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/choosing-your-next-haircut\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Thoughtful Guide to Choosing Your Next Haircut\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-a-professional-haircut-in-progress-at-a-salon-highlighting-comb-and-scissors.-13714796-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/category\/styling\/\" rel=\"tag\">Styling<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/choosing-your-next-haircut\/\" target=\"_self\" >A Thoughtful Guide to Choosing Your Next Haircut<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-23T18:44:26+00:00\">August 23, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Consider shape, texture, maintenance, and daily routine before choosing your next cut. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/choosing-your-next-haircut\/\" target=\"_self\">Read Article<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: A Thoughtful Guide to Choosing Your Next Haircut<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-325 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hair-care\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/healthy-hair-healthy-scalp\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Healthy Hair Starts With a Healthy Scalp\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-collection-of-hair-combs-and-clips-neatly-arranged-in-a-salon-drawer-showcasing-a-variety-of-colors-and-styles.-35013087-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/category\/hair-care\/\" rel=\"tag\">Hair Care<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/healthy-hair-healthy-scalp\/\" target=\"_self\" >Healthy Hair Starts With a Healthy Scalp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-22T18:44:27+00:00\">August 22, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Why comfortable, balanced scalp care belongs in every thoughtful hair routine. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/healthy-hair-healthy-scalp\/\" target=\"_self\">Read Article<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Healthy Hair Starts With a Healthy Scalp<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-326 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-color\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/balayage-vs-highlights\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Balayage or Highlights: What Is the Difference?\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-side-view-of-a-blonde-woman-wearing-a-pink-knitted-sweater.-soft-and-elegant-portrait.-11690875-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/category\/color\/\" rel=\"tag\">Color<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/balayage-vs-highlights\/\" target=\"_self\" >Balayage or Highlights: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-21T18:44:27+00:00\">August 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A simple comparison to help you discuss brightness, dimension, and maintenance with your colorist. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/balayage-vs-highlights\/\" target=\"_self\">Read Article<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Balayage or Highlights: What Is the Difference?<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-327 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-styling\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/making-your-blowout-last\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1708\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-stylists-hand-touches-the-long-blonde-curly-hair-of-a-woman-from-behind.-7440132-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Making Your Blowout Last\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-stylists-hand-touches-the-long-blonde-curly-hair-of-a-woman-from-behind.-7440132-scaled-1.jpg 1708w, https:\/\/demo.domoniqueperry.com\/velvetowl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-stylists-hand-touches-the-long-blonde-curly-hair-of-a-woman-from-behind.-7440132-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, 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