Frequently Asked Questions

Lemon Tree Plano, TX

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General


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We want you to leave Lemon Tree Hair Salons feeling confident and happy with your hair. If something does not look or feel right, please let your stylist know as soon as possible. In many cases, small adjustments can help get your style closer to what you had in mind.

Yes. Lemon Tree Hair Salons is a family-friendly salon and offers haircuts for children of all ages. Whether your child needs a first haircut, a quick trim, or a back-to-school refresh, our stylists work to create a welcoming experience.

Many children feel nervous about haircuts because of the sounds, cape, spray bottle, clippers, or sitting still. Our stylists work at a pace that helps children feel calm and supported throughout the experience.

Parents can help by explaining the visit in simple, positive terms before arriving. For very young children, it may help to bring a comfort item, choose a time of day when your child is usually calm, and keep expectations simple for the first visit.

Lemon Tree Hair Salons stylists are licensed salon professionals who provide everyday hair services, including haircuts, color, styling, conditioning treatments, blowouts, and more. Our salons serve guests with many different hair types, ages, styles, and maintenance needs.

Because each Lemon Tree Hair Salons location has a different team, experience levels will vary by stylist. If you have a specific style or service in mind, you can ask your local salon which stylist may be the best fit.

We follow professional sanitation practices to help keep guests, tools, and salon spaces clean. This includes cleaning and disinfecting reusable tools, using clean capes and towels, sweeping hair between services, washing hands, and maintaining clean styling stations.

Sanitation requirements vary by state and local cosmetology boards. Lemon Tree Hair Salons salons are expected to follow the health and safety regulations that apply in their area.

Walk-ins are welcome at Lemon Tree Hair Salons, but appointments are preferred, especially when you want a specific time or stylist.

Booking ahead is especially helpful for color services, chemical treatments, special styling, or busy times such as evenings, weekends, and back-to-school season.

You can drop in to your local salon anytime or schedule your appointment online for added convenience.

Pricing


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Haircut pricing at Lemon Tree Hair Salons varies by location and service type, but we’re proud to offer affordable salon services for the whole family. Contact your local salon or visit our online booking page for current pricing.

Yes! Lemon Tree Hair Salons is family-focused and offers budget-friendly pricing for adults, seniors, and children at many locations. Pricing and specials vary by location, so check with your local salon for details.

Many of our locations offer limited-time coupons, seasonal specials, and exclusive online deals throughout the year.

The cost of chemical services like color, perms, and smoothing treatments varies based on hair length, thickness, service complexity, product usage, and the amount of time needed to achieve your desired results.

Your stylist can provide a consultation before your service begins.

Hair Coloring


A woman with beautifully colored hair by Lemon Tree Plano.

Yes. Many guests choose to combine highlights with all-over color during the same appointment to create dimension and brightness. Your stylist can recommend the best approach based on your hair type and desired results.

To help keep your hair vibrant and healthy after a color service, use shampoos and conditioners designed for color-treated hair and avoid washing with very hot water, which can cause color to fade faster.

Limiting heat styling and protecting your hair from sun exposure can also help extend the life of your color.

Lemon Tree Hair Salons offers a variety of professional hair coloring services, including all-over color, root touch-ups, highlights, lowlights, balayage, grey coverage, gloss treatments, and more.

Depending on your desired look and maintenance level, your stylist may recommend semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent color options to help achieve your goals.

Services that lighten the hair or involve multiple chemical processes may lead to dryness, brittleness, or breakage.

However, when performed professionally and paired with proper aftercare, coloring services can offer beautiful results while maintaining hair health. Using professional-quality products, conditioning treatments, and heat protection will help keep color-treated hair looking soft, shiny, and healthy.

Yes. Hair color can be used to fully cover grey hair, blend greys naturally, or create dimension with highlights and lowlights. Because gray hair is more resistant to color, the best formula and application method depend on your hair type, gray coverage goals, and maintenance preferences.

Hair Cutting


Haircutting tools at Lemon Tree Plano.

Finding the right stylist starts with knowing your hair type and the style or service you want.

Here are a few ways to find a reputable stylist:

  • Ask friends or family for recommendations
  • Check online reviews and stylists' portfolios
  • Look for experience with the services you want
  • Book a consultation to see if you connect with the stylist and feel comfortable communicating your needs

Shorter styles typically need trims every 4–6 weeks to maintain shape, while longer hair can often go 8–12 weeks between cuts. Factors like heat styling, chemical treatments, and split ends can also affect how often trims are needed.

Our haircut services vary by location. Many salons include a wash and basic styling with a standard haircut, while express or children’s cuts may not. It’s best to confirm what’s included when booking your appointment.

Yes. Regular trimming improves hair health by preventing split ends from spreading further up the hair, which reduces breakage and keeps hair healthier. Trimming can also help maintain your hairstyle’s shape and improve manageability.

Hair Perming


A woman with permed hair from Lemon Tree Plano.

A hair perm typically lasts between 3 and 6 months, depending on your hair type, hair length, and how well you maintain it. Proper aftercare and using salon-quality products will extend the life of your perm. Avoiding heat styling and products containing alcohol or silicone will also help keep your perm intact.

Yes, but it depends on the condition of your hair. Hair that has been colored or highlighted is often more fragile, and adding another chemical treatment can increase dryness and breakage if the hair is not healthy enough.

A stylist will evaluate your hair’s condition, strength, and moisture level beforehand to determine if a perm is safe for your hair.

The golden rule is to wait a minimum of 48 hours before washing your hair after a perm. This gives the curls time to fully set and helps the perm last longer.

Perms use chemicals to reshape the hair, so they can affect your hair’s condition depending on its current health and texture.

Today’s perm formulas are much gentler than older treatments, but if your hair is very dry, damaged, or overprocessed, your stylist may recommend deep conditioning treatments beforehand to reduce the risk of breakage.

Lemon Tree Hair Salons offers perm services that create long-lasting curls, waves, and added texture without the need for daily heat styling. Contact your local salon for available services and pricing.

Hair Smoothing


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Keratin smoothing treatments work by giving your hair a massive boost of keratin, the same natural protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails. After the keratin solution is applied, the stylist uses a flat iron to heat-seal. This high heat activates the ingredients and locks the keratin in place, creating a protective layer that improves manageability and reduces frizz.

No. Hair-smoothing treatments are temporary and typically last anywhere from 2–6 months, depending on your hair type, the treatment used, and your at-home hair care routine.

Hair-smoothing treatments are safe when professionally applied, but overprocessed or damaged hair may be more sensitive to chemical treatments and heat. Your stylist may recommend conditioning treatments beforehand to help maintain healthy results.

Yes, many hair-smoothing treatments can be performed on colored hair. However, keratin treatments can sometimes affect colored hair by slightly lightening the color or altering the tone. To minimize fading, it’s generally recommended to wait at least two weeks between coloring your hair and getting a keratin treatment.

Yes, professional hair-smoothing treatments reduce the need for daily flat ironing and repeated heat styling, which minimizes everyday heat exposure. Keratin smoothing treatments reduce frizz, add shine, shorten styling time, and make hair feel smoother and more manageable.

The recommended wait time depends on the type of smoothing treatment. Some treatments allow washing after 8 hours, while others may require waiting up to 72 hours. Your stylist will provide aftercare instructions based on your specific service.

Styling


Woman with styled hair by Lemon Tree Plano.

To choose the right hairstyle, think about your face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle. Different cuts and styles emphasize various features. For example, layers can soften strong angles, while shorter cuts can add structure. Your hair’s natural texture also influences what will look and feel best. Consider how much time you want to spend styling each day.

A good stylist can evaluate all of these factors and suggest options that enhance your features and fit into your routine.

For formal occasions, classic options include elegant updos, sleek blowouts, or polished curls.

It is helpful to consider your face structure as well. Styles with height can help balance round faces, while softer, face-framing looks often flatter stronger jawlines or angular features.

The best choice usually depends on your outfit, the dress code of the event, and how long you need the style to stay perfect. Heat protectants, long-lasting sprays, and decorative clips can help keep your hair looking polished throughout the entire event.

Yes! Men and women can book styling services at Lemon Tree Hair Salons hair salons for everyday grooming and haircuts as well as professional looks for weddings, parties, and other special occasions.

Many Lemon Tree Hair Salons locations can accommodate wedding parties and group styling appointments, depending on the location and availability. Contact your local salon in advance to discuss your wedding day needs, scheduling, and the styling services available for brides, bridesmaids, and family members.

Conditioning


Woman with long conditioned hair at Lemon Tree

A salon conditioning treatment is a professional service that infuses hair with moisture, nutrients, and strengthening agents to improve softness, shine, and manageability.

Visit Lemon Tree Hair Salons to explore treatment options designed for your specific hair needs.

Yes. Unlike at-home conditioners that mainly coat the surface of the hair, salon deep conditioning uses concentrated ingredients that better penetrate the hair shaft, providing long-lasting hydration and repair. They’re especially helpful if your hair is dry, color-treated, or over-styled.

Treating dry, damaged hair often involves regular conditioning treatments, reducing heat styling, trimming split ends, and using moisturizing, sulfate-free hair products. Professional smoothing and conditioning treatments can also help restore hydration and improve manageability.

Results from a salon deep conditioning treatment typically last 2–4 weeks, but this varies depending on your hair's condition and daily routine. Treatment to dry, color-treated, or heat-exposed hair will fade faster, while healthy hair retains benefits longer. Using sulfate-free shampoos, gentle styling, and salon-recommended products can extend shine and hydration.

Most people benefit from a professional deep conditioning treatment every 4-6 weeks, but the ideal frequency depends on several factors, including:

  • Hair type and texture
  • Heat styling frequency
  • Hair length and thickness
  • Dryness or damage levels
  • Color or chemical treatments
  • Scalp health and environmental exposure

Curly, coarse, color-treated, or damaged hair may benefit from more frequent treatments to help maintain moisture and strength.

Waxing


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Lemon Tree Hair Salons salons offer facial waxing services for eyebrows, lips, chin, and other facial areas to help remove unwanted hair and create a clean, flawless look. Contact your local salon for available services and pricing.

Waxing results typically last between 3 and 6 weeks, depending on your hair growth cycle, hair texture, and the area being waxed. Over time, regular waxing may help hair grow back thinner and softer.1

1https://health.clevelandclinic.org/shaving-vs-waxing-whats-better-for-your-skin

Yes, but if you have sensitive skin, it’s important to choose the right type of wax and let your stylist know about any skin concerns before your appointment.

Hard wax is often recommended for sensitive skin because it adheres more to the hair than the skin, making the process gentler. 2

2https://www.paiskincare.ie/blogs/how-to/waxing-sensitive-skin

For best results, allow hair to grow for several weeks before your appointment and avoid tweezing between visits.

We recommend avoiding exfoliating products, retinol, and excessive sun exposure for at least 48 hours beforehand, as they can make the skin more sensitive and prone to irritation during waxing.

After waxing, avoid touching the area and skip heavy creams, makeup, retinol, and exfoliating products for at least 24 hours to help prevent irritation. Use a gentle moisturizer and wear sunscreen when outdoors. Scheduling regular appointments every 4–5 weeks will help maintain results.

Paul Mitchell Products


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To help maintain color-treated or keratin-treated hair, we recommend sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, moisturizing treatments, heat protectants, and products designed specifically for chemically treated hair.

Paul Mitchell offers a variety of professional products that help reduce fading, control frizz, and keep hair smooth and healthy.

Yes! Many of our locations offer the same professional Paul Mitchell products we use in the salon, helping you maintain your hair at home between appointments.

You can make purchases in your local salon or from our online retail store. Product availability may vary by location.

We partner exclusively with Paul Mitchell because of the company’s long-standing reputation for professional salon education, innovation, and high-quality hair care. Lemon Tree Hair Salons stylists receive training from Paul Mitchell educators and can provide product recommendations for your hair type.

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