The secret to sensational hair? It starts with the right salon!

We don't often lament a "bad makeup day" or dodge a photo for want of something to wear. But a bad hair day? Definitely!

Luckily, it's something Chilliwack residents needn't worry about, with the right salon.

So what's the secret to great looking hair? Skilled, knowledgeable stylists, passionate about their work and committed to learning – both with and for their clients, says Chris Franklin, owner of Michael's on Main Hair & Nail Studio. "When you love something, it just doesn't seem like a job – it's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together," she reflects.

Michael's has welcomed clients for an amazing 69 years, with the original "Michael" passing the reins to Jan (pronounced Yawn) VanderHoek, who recently retired after 46 years. Today, Chris, an award-winning stylist, is thrilled to be back behind her chair. Even better, she does it with her daughter Bailie, a stylist for 8 years herself, and another seasoned stylist, Lee!

What makes for a great salon? Chris shares the secrets of their success:

1. Styles for all ages: As a stylist, Chris and her team enjoy the best of both worlds – the traditional styles favoured by some of their longtime clients, and the always-changing trending styles that keep them fresh and inspired. "We love working with people of all ages, and both men and women," Chris says, pointing out that much like fashion, what was once old is often "new" again in hair. (Yes, perms are making a comeback!)

 2. Feel fantastic: When you leave the salon, you should feel fabulous, and for Team Michael's, making that happen for clients is easily a highlight. "We really enjoy making people feel good when they come in," she says. "I swear we have the best clients – we are so lucky here."

 3. WIN BIG! To share the love even more, Michael's has partnered with Real Deals on Home Decor for a makeover contest: one lucky winner will win a new set of Light Concept gel nails, a full head of foils or a colour, a haircut and style, and the professional Joico hair care products to look after it, plus a $100 gift certificate to spend at Reals Deals on home decor, clothing, jewellery or accessories – your choice!

4. The science of hair: Not only are styles and products always changing, but so is our understanding of hair and skin health, meaning no matter how experienced your stylist is, ongoing education is a must. "If you don't stay up-to-date with the latest information, you're missing out as a stylist, and with what you can offer your clients," Chris explains. For example, Joico offers seven different lines of hair colour, each with a unique purpose, depending on the client's hair and goals. That means today's stylists need to understand not only their client's style wishes, but also their hair chemistry.

5. They do nails too! As stylists with their hands in water and hair products through the day, the ladies know life can be tough on nails. Michael's on Main wants the best for themselves and their clients … enter Light Concept Nails. Masterly applied by technician Rose, these nails offer finishes designed for clients who want quality, long-lasting results that won't compromise their natural nails.

As Community Ambassadors actively involved in the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement District and a variety of local initiatives, Michael's is also a drop-off point for the Community Cupboard, collecting clothing, school supplies and non-perishable food for local people in need. They support the Crystal Gala Foundation that is based in Abbotsford but serves the people of Surrey across the Fraser Valley to Hope. Money is raised to help promote and achieve breast health and support the women and families who suffer the effects of breast cancer.

Autumn de Forest and Aussie Hair Care Team Up for Wynwood Walls Mural in Miami

Autumn de Forest may not yet be in college, but her paintings are already larger than life. She's shown her art in major museum and gallery exhibits, joined the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities at then-First Lady Michelle Obama's request, and started the Autumn de Forest Foundation to help bring art programs back to schools in need. (Is there any doubt why she's a member of our 21 Under 21 class of 2017?) But the artist's newest project isn't just larger than life metaphorically — it's literally larger than life. Because where do you go when you're an artist at the top of your game? Miami's famed Wynwood Walls, of course.

The 16-year-old game changer recently teamed up with Aussie Hair Care to dream up a mural inspired by the brand's Purple Lining initiative. The aim was simple: design a mural that celebrates the colorful side of life. So she and her team set out to collaborate on what would ultimately be Autumn's first-ever mural. Filled with reds, blues, and purples, the design features vines and roses bursting out of an Aussie Hair Care bottle and a prompt that viewers should "Be the color you wish to see in the world." Autumn even got the tree in front of the wall involved by wrapping its trunk and painting its cover, and filling its leaves with artificial blooms. Topping off the aesthetic were drippy paint strokes that go perfectly with an umbrella prop should you want to pose for the 'gram in front of the wall.

"The Purple Lining is about spreading positivity and just being able to have this light that you carry with you in your life, and the mural, I think, really embodies that," Autumn told Teen Vogue at the project's official unveiling on August 24. "[It's about] having the courage and the freedom to express yourself in whatever outlet you are the most passionate about."

Jenny Schnell, the assistant brand manager at Aussie, agrees. "As a haircare brand with a mission to bring the play back into beauty, Aussie is looking toward the next generation for inspiration on sparking playful and purposeful positivity in the world," she told Teen Vogue. "Finding the Purple Lining is Aussie’s take on life and encouragement to everyone to find the #AUSSome in anyone and anything. The goal is for women to share what their Purple Lining is and to encourage others to spread positivity by doing the same."

For Autumn, the purple lining is art itself — and Aussie is committed to supporting her work. Proceeds from Friday's pop-up shop at the mural went to the Autumn de Forest Foundation, which she started after she began to lose touch with the kids she met from her work with the President's Committee. "I wanted to check back like, 'How are you doing? Have you painted any more?'," she remembers after telling Teen Vogue about specific painting she still remembers from her visits with students around the country. As she explains, the foundation is "an online marketplace for these kids to express themselves and be recognized for their creativity," geared specifically so that students's family and friends can purchase their artwork and support their goals.

What is in Neymar's head? 4 hair styles in less than two weeks!

It was an epic match as Brazil fought their way to the quarter finals with goals from Neymar and Firmino. Tite's team offered its best version to kick Mexico out of  the ‘Round of 16'. For many football fanatics, right now the Brazilian team is the only favorite to win the World Cup and Neymar is by far the favorite as the player though with his crazy hairstyles that he keeps changing.

Despite the striker's impressive goal yersterday, we are still wondering, what is in Neymar's head? He has had three different hair styles in less than two weeks (and not the common hairstyles). Has he lost a bet? Is he trying to create a new strange fashion? Are his emotions up and down like someone who is ovulating?

Well, we guess we will never have answers to our questions so we decided to collect these crazy hair styles and analyze them.

When he landed at the stadium for his very first game of this World Cup against Switzerland, his discreet performance had all cameras focus on him and it was hard to miss out on his long platinum blonde hair style.

Again, during the routine training,surprised us with a new hair look. This was similar to the previous one but he had the sides shaved and the hair was short now.

Despite beind a good player,Neymar comes across as one with pride and one who craves attention thanks to his ‘good acting skills' evven in the pitch (If you've been following up the WC you'll know what i mean),

Again he treated us to a funny hair cut!!  Boom, does it look like a yummy plate of noodles? Or am I too hungry?

And finally, yesterday during the match against Mexico, he donned a more common style.  He removed the platinum blonde, getting his own natural color and a more elegant haircut. Does this mean he is taking the World Cup more serious now? We can't wait to see him the next quarter's game!