Celebrity Hair Stylist Amanda Craig’s Summer Hair Tips

red‑carpet expertise translated into effortless, everyday hair

Amanda Craig founded Leigh, Edwards & Co. in 2015 with a singular vision: to elevate the professional salon experience and redefine industry standards. Prior to her journey as a business owner, Amanda honed her craft on some of the most prestigious stages, working red-carpet events alongside artists including Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and Gwen Stefani.

Renowned for her intuitive approach behind the chair, Amanda is deeply committed to creating bespoke, highly personalized experiences for every client. Equally passionate about leadership, she believes that true luxury begins with empowered people. This philosophy inspired her guiding principle, “Build a Team So Strong No One Knows Who the Boss Is,” a mindset that—paired with the salon’s “Be a Good Human” culture—has cultivated an exceptional team dynamic.

The result is a refined yet magnetic environment that continues to attract Nashville’s most discerning and influential clientele.

What’s trendy in 2026

Short cuts have made a powerful return, defined by soft movement and effortless bounce. This modern silhouette is undeniably eye-catching—and it’s turning heads everywhere.

Before saying goodbye to your LEC personalized extensions, rest assured: long hair remains timeless. With unmistakable ’90s influence back in the spotlight, super-layered lengths paired with a voluminous, bouncy blowout are having a major moment.

The beauty? Both the short, buoyant shape and the long, layered bounce can be achieved with the same intentional approach.

The Routine:

• Begin on wet hair with Shu Uemura Awa Volume Hair Mousse to create lift and structure.

• Follow with Shu Uemura Shiki Worker, misted evenly throughout the hair for flexible hold and polish.

• Brush the products through, then blow-dry. If a round brush feels intimidating, the Drybar Round Brush Blow Dryer offers an effortless alternative. For added curl and movement, finish with Velcro rollers—a stylist-approved essential.

• Complete the look with Shu Uemura Wata Wave, softly worked through the hair to enhance texture and bounce.

• The result: modern volume, timeless glamour, and unmistakable LEC luxury.

How to keep your color from fading during the summer months. 

During the summer months, color fading becomes an unavoidable challenge—especially for blondes, who often struggle with hair appearing overly processed under prolonged sun exposure.

One of the most effective ways to maintain luminous color and healthy hair is scheduling a gloss and treatment with your salon professional between appointments. In just 30 minutes, this service refreshes tone, restores shine, and reinforces hair health—without requiring a major time commitment or investment.

Sun protection extends beyond skincare. Wearing a hat during the summer months not only shields your hair from UV damage but also offers added protection for your skin—an effortless luxury with lasting benefits.

At home, preserving color begins with intention. Shu Uemura Colour Lustre Shampoo and Conditioner help protect vibrancy and enhance radiance, while Kérastase Résistance Ciment Thermique provides essential heat protection. Layered with Kérastase Nutritive Lotion Thermique, this combination ensures hair remains nourished, resilient, and beautifully polished.

The result: healthy, radiant color—season after season.

Low maintenance is trending 

There is a clear shift toward low-maintenance beauty—clients want to look undeniably polished, yet be ready in under 30 minutes. Effortless luxury is the new standard.

Powder Brows and Lip Blushing have become standout essentials. Powder Brows are a softer, less invasive demi-permanent makeup technique that delivers beautifully diffused, natural-looking definition. Paired with Lip Blushing, the result is subtle enhancement—never overdone, always flawless.

This technique has quickly become a client favorite at Leigh, Edwards & Co. We’re obsessed with the way it enhances natural features while eliminating the need for daily makeup. Ginny offers this service with exceptional artistry, backed by extensive education and expertise.

Powder Brows and Lip Blushing are designed for the modern client—allowing you to wake up, step out, and still look effortlessly refined.

What are some other trends that we should see more of this spring and summer?

Textured hair is having a defining moment—and it’s undeniably captivating. There’s a powerful shift happening as more people embrace their natural texture and authentic beauty.

Curls paired with a modern, sensual shag are nothing short of chef’s kiss—effortless, expressive, and boldly confident. At Leigh, Edwards & Co., we’re proud to have an exceptional team of curl specialists leading this movement with intention and artistry.

Having a front-row seat to the textured hair revolution has been both inspiring and exhilarating. This is beauty without compromise—individual, unapologetic, and undeniably chic.

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