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Maria McCool

Founder, Salon Owner, Hair Stylist at Calista Tools
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Calista founder, Maria McCool, is a CEO, stylist, salon owner, product creator, author, QVC brand ambassador, and lover of all things hair. She created Calista with the goal of helping women feel great about themselves and their beauty every day of their lives.

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  • 2025 Hair Color Trends: Embrace Warmth and Dimension
    Maria predicts warm tones like ginger spice and mahogany will shine in 2025. She says, "Shades that lack dimension like overly icy blonde or flat brunette colors are going to be left in the dust." Embrace change with natural blending and vibrant combinations for a fresh look.
  • Avoid Parabens and Sulfates: Expert Tips for Thinning Hair
    Maria advises avoiding parabens and sulfates, which dry out the scalp. For fuller hair, she suggests a holistic approach: "use shampoos and conditioners with growth-promoting ingredients." Her Calista Embellish Line offers styling solutions for thicker-looking hair with fiber technology.
  • Expert Tips for Combatting Thinning Hair: Ingredients and Products
    Maria emphasizes the importance of ingredients like saw palmetto and Vitamin B for stimulating growth and avoiding parabens and sulfates. She recommends Calista Jousse Cleanse & Condition and hims products. Maria advises a comprehensive hair care system and lifestyle changes for fuller hair, saying, “It should be about putting a system in place.”