THM Atelier — Where Hair Has a Voice and a Vision

Professional hair advice rooted in real experience

Welcome to THM Atelier, a curated space within The Hair Mansion — where hair is more than style. It’s identity. It’s transformation.

I’m Jess, founder of The Hair Mansion and a stylist with over 30 years behind the chair. This is your digital stylist’s chair — a place for real insight, curated trends, and modern technique.

Whether you’re learning to embrace your texture, refresh your color, or simply understand your hair more deeply, you’ll find thoughtful guidance here — written with care, creativity, and intention.

Explore expert hair tips, color insights, and real stylist advice — thoughtfully curated by Jess at The Hair Mansion in Reading, MA.

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Expertise, Right Where You Need It

At THM Atelier, education is approachable and personal — from cutting-edge techniques to timeless principles. Think of it as your ongoing consultation: grounded, clear, and infused with artistry.

Because great hair shouldn’t be a mystery — and you shouldn’t have to leave home to feel confident in your choices.


Get thoughtful hair insights, seasonal tips, and stories — straight from Jess.

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A Quiet Tribute to Creative Partnership

The Hair Mansion was founded in 2015, shaped through creativity, collaboration, and care. One of the most defining voices in that journey is Lisa Trager, guest and designer, who helped craft the original brand aesthetic — including The Hair Mansion’s first logo and visual identity.

Her artistry continues to live within every corner of this brand.

THM Atelier remains, in many ways, a quiet tribute to her.

To explore her design work, visit Atelier 514.

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Hair Questions, Real Answers

Real questions. Straight answers.

From “Will this color work on me?” to “Why can’t I style it like you do?”—Jess brings thoughtful, honest insight to what people reallywant to know about their hair.

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Why The Hair Mansion Is Now a No-Gratuity Salon

“This isn’t a trend—it’s a philosophy.”

Why I’m choosing to simplify pricing, eliminate tipping, and elevate the guest experience through a no-gratuity model—rooted in clarity, care, and trust.

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Why I’ll Never Buy Your Five-Star Review

There’s a difference between earned praise and purchased perception. At The Hair Mansion, I don’t want five stars because I asked—I want them because they were felt. This piece explores why authentic feedback matters more than vanity metrics, and how trust is built one real experience at a time.

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The Magic Has to Be There

The Magic Has to Be There

I didn’t expect to be moved by a Vegas magic show—but what I experienced at David Copperfield’s performance with my mom, daughter, and sister left me thinking deeply about presence, artistry, and what it really means to create a lasting experience.

The lights, the craft, the illusion—it all reminded me that the true artistry is in the connection, not the performance.

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One Stylist’s Career Story: What a Hair Segment Taught Me

Back in 2001, I filmed a segment for Channel 7 News with Julie Auclair about beach hair styling—right around the time Bumble and bumble Surf Spray was making waves (pun fully intended). It was a big deal. A new texture product that actually delivered that salty, windblown, summer-in-your-hair look—without needing a trip to the coast? We were buzzing.

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Sparking Curiosity: Hairstylist Career Day Visit

What started as a way to support my daughter quickly became something much bigger. I saw Career Day as a moment to open minds, shift perspectives, and advocate for the value of trade careers—something that was absolutely not encouraged when I was a kid.

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Highlights or Balayage: What’s Right for You?

Can’t Decide Between Highlights or Balayage: Here’s a Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the differences between highlights and balayage is crucial to achieving the hair of your dreams. Both techniques deliver beautiful, dimensional color, but the method and effect differ significantly.

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