# Journal — Plum & Sugar

> Articles on hair, colour, scalp health, skin and bridal prep, written by the Plum & Sugar team.

Source: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/
Business: Plum & Sugar Salon & Spa, Bengaluru, India · Every day, 9:00am – 10:00pm IST

## [Your scalp hasn't been truly clean in months. Here's what to do about it.](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/korean-head-spa-scalp-guide/)

*Head Spa · August 2026 · 4 min*

Most hair problems don't start in your hair — they start on your scalp, and it's the one place your everyday routine never actually reaches.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/korean-head-spa-scalp-guide.md

## [Glass Skin isn't a filter. Here's how it's actually built.](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/glass-skin-facial-explained/)

*Skin Care · August 2026 · 4 min*

Four layers, pressed in one at a time. That's the real mechanism behind the glow you've seen all over Korean skincare — and why a ten-step routine at home doesn't quite get you there on its own.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/glass-skin-facial-explained.md

## [Balayage vs Global Colour: the honest answer](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/balayage-vs-global-colour/)

*Hair Colour · August 2026 · 5 min*

One grows out gracefully for months. The other can show a hard root line in three weeks. Here's how to actually decide between them — not which one is trending.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/balayage-vs-global-colour.md

## [Still fighting frizz at lunchtime? Read this first.](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/nano-plastia-frizz-guide/)

*Hair Care · August 2026 · 4 min*

Nano Plastia works inside the strand, not on top of it — which is exactly why it survives Bengaluru's humidity for months instead of hours.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/nano-plastia-frizz-guide.md

## [Smoothening, Nano Plastia or Hair Botox? How to pick the right one for your hair](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/smoothening-vs-nano-plastia-vs-hair-botox/)

*Hair Care · September 2026 · 5 min*

Three treatments, three very different jobs. Here's how to tell whether your hair needs straightening, smoothing or simply repair.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/smoothening-vs-nano-plastia-vs-hair-botox.md

## [Micro ring, 6D or feather? A no-nonsense guide to hair extensions](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/hair-extensions-guide-micro-ring-6d-feather/)

*Hair Extensions · September 2026 · 5 min*

Extensions are not one-size-fits-all. The right method depends on your hair's density, how much change you want and how much upkeep you are happy with.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/hair-extensions-guide-micro-ring-6d-feather.md

## [The bridal beauty timeline: what to book, and when, before your wedding](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/pre-bridal-beauty-timeline-bangalore/)

*Bridal · September 2026 · 5 min*

Glow is built over weeks, not bought the week before. A calm, step-by-step plan for skin, hair, nails and makeup.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/pre-bridal-beauty-timeline-bangalore.md

## [Acrylic nails or gel polish? What to book for the look you want](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/acrylic-vs-gel-nails-guide/)

*Nails · September 2026 · 4 min*

One adds length and strength, the other adds colour that lasts. Knowing the difference saves you money and broken nails.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/acrylic-vs-gel-nails-guide.md

## [Highlights, ombre or balayage? Choosing colour that suits Indian hair](https://plumnsugar.com/blog/highlights-vs-ombre-vs-balayage/)

*Hair Colour · September 2026 · 5 min*

Three ways to lighten and add dimension, and three very different grow-out stories. Pick by how often you want to visit, not just how it looks on day one.

Markdown: https://plumnsugar.com/blog/highlights-vs-ombre-vs-balayage.md


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## Booking

- **HSR Layout** — 1655, 27th Main Rd, opp. NIFT College, nearby SBI Building, Parangi Palaya, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru — 560102 · 097400 28719 · WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919740028719?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20book%20an%20appointment%20at%20Plum%20%26%20Sugar%20HSR%20Layout
- **JP Nagar** — 87, 3rd Main Rd, near M K Ahemad Supermarket, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Dollars Colony, Bengaluru — 560078 · 099800 33108 · WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919980033108?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20book%20an%20appointment%20at%20Plum%20%26%20Sugar%20JP%20Nagar

Appointments are made by phone or WhatsApp; there is no online booking form. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred.

Machine-readable index: https://plumnsugar.com/llms.txt