Charlie Adams

Professional Hair Stylist & Board Certified Haircolorist

Charlie Adams is a Professional Hair Stylist, Board Certified Haircolorist, and the Founder of Salon XL based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With over two decades of experience, Charlie specializes in innovative styling and texturizing techniques as well as hair coloring. Charlie and Salon XL have received awards from ELLE Magazine’s Top 100 Salon "Best Hair in America" and "Best Color Salons,” StyleLine’s "Top Shop" in Michigan, Hour Magazine’s "Best of Detroit" and "Best Hair Salon in Ann Arbor,” Harper's Bazaar’s "Best of the Midwest," Allure Magazine’s "The A List," and Process Magazine’s "The Best Color.” Salon XL is also a member of Intercoiffure, a prestigious salon organization.

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Co-authored Articles (5)

How to

Go from Black Hair to Bright Blonde

''An in-depth guide to bleaching black hair blonde and maintaining your color'' That itch to go blonde can strike anyone at any time, and while it’s true that it’s easier to go blonde if you already have relatively l...

How to

Fix a Splotchy Bleach Job

If your hair doesn’t look quite like you imagined after your recent bleach job, don’t freak out just yet! There are quite a few ways you can try to tame or cover up uneven coloring. Even though you might want an imme...

How to

Dye Your Hair Green

Are you ready to rock green hair? This article will walk you through everything you need to know to dye your hair green, including how to bleach your hair (if it's not already blonde) before applying the green dye. We've...

How to

Use Silver Shampoo

Silver shampoo, known by some as purple shampoo, works to neutralize brassy and yellow tones from blonde and gray hair. Using silver shampoo 1-2 times a week helps your hair look healthier and more color-balanced. Before...

How to

Get Back to Blonde from Dyed Brown Hair

Sometimes a big hair color change is exactly what you need—other times, you might regret your decision and want to take it back. If you’ve recently dyed your hair brown and you want to go back to blonde, all hope is ...