Care For Your Hair
Summer in Indiana is beautiful—but it's also brutal on your hair. Between the humidity, the heat tools, and the hours spent outdoors, your strands take a beating from June through August. Korie Lance, owner of The Mae Salon at 49th and Penn in Indianapolis, has spent a decade helping clients navigate exactly that. A stylist, entrepreneur and community builder who has grown The Mae into one of the Top 200 Salons in the Nation, she approaches summer hair care the same way she approaches everything—with intention, expertise, and a genuine investment in how her clients feel when they walk out the door.
Here are three moves she swears by.
Here are three moves she swears by.
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1. Shield against humidity before it starts.
Frizz doesn't wait for a bad hair day to strike. Korie’s first line of defense is Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray, applied as a finishing step before you head out the door. The spray creates an invisible barrier that blocks moisture from disrupting your style, keeping hair smooth and polished even through Indiana's steamiest days, and giving hair better texture in the process. Getting ahead of the humidity, she says, is everything. 
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2. Don't forget SPF—for your hair.
Sunscreen for your skin is a given—and your hair deserves the same attention. One of Korie's current favorites, Kérastase Blond Absolu Blonde Guard Spray, is specifically formulated for blonde and highlighted hair. It protects against UV exposure and environmental stress that can leave color looking dull and strands feeling dry long before summer's over. A quick spritz before outdoor time goes a long way toward keeping color vibrant through Labor Day. 
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3. Give your hot tools the summer off.
This is the tip Korie gives her clients most often this time of year: put down the blow dryer. "Carefree summer days deserve carefree summer hair," she says. Oribe Heatless Styling Balm enhances natural texture, controls frizz, and adds soft definition without any heat required, creating effortless, touchable hair with minimal styling. It's the ideal warm-weather product for lake days, pool afternoons, or simply a slower morning.
"The Mae has never just been about great hair," says Korie, explaining, "It's always been about helping people look good, feel good, and ultimately do good." Ten years in, that mission is still the throughline. It's a philosophy that shows up in every appointment, every team member she's hired, and every initiative the salon takes on. It’s the idea that beauty, at its best, is a force for something bigger. From the award-winning styling floor to Haircuts for Hope, an anniversary event that raised funds for children and families served by Kids Alive International, the evidence is everywhere. The accolades speak to the craft. The community work speaks to everything else.
This is the tip Korie gives her clients most often this time of year: put down the blow dryer. "Carefree summer days deserve carefree summer hair," she says. Oribe Heatless Styling Balm enhances natural texture, controls frizz, and adds soft definition without any heat required, creating effortless, touchable hair with minimal styling. It's the ideal warm-weather product for lake days, pool afternoons, or simply a slower morning.
"The Mae has never just been about great hair," says Korie, explaining, "It's always been about helping people look good, feel good, and ultimately do good." Ten years in, that mission is still the throughline. It's a philosophy that shows up in every appointment, every team member she's hired, and every initiative the salon takes on. It’s the idea that beauty, at its best, is a force for something bigger. From the award-winning styling floor to Haircuts for Hope, an anniversary event that raised funds for children and families served by Kids Alive International, the evidence is everywhere. The accolades speak to the craft. The community work speaks to everything else.
The Mae Salon is located at 4907 N. Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis. Book your appointment and explore services at themaesalon.com, and follow @themaesalon on Instagram.