A dozen salons will compete in a six-week hair adventure which commences this Thursday and runs weekly through Sept. 3. Sactown Magazine and 100.5 The Zone present "Hair Wars: 2009," at The Park Ultra Lounge at 15th and L Streets. Each week, one of Sacramento's top salons will be competing on the runway.

During last year's "Hair Wars: 2008," salon Rowena and Takashi reigned as champions. They will have an appearance during this year's Hair Wars on August 27.

On July 30, the opening night, there will be a special appearance by Salon 701 with exclusive product gifts provided by PHYTO. Salon 701 will be competing with Taki Salon on the runway.

The party will start at 9 p.m. with a runway featuring the two salons of that week at 10 p.m. The salons will be able to show their own hairstyles modeled down the runway.

The top salons of Sacramento that will be featured this year include: Allure, Bia Salon, The California Academy, Canvas Salon, Deeda Salon, Hoss Lee Academy, Joseph Anthony, Luxe Salon & Spa, Magic Salon, Paul Mitchell Academy, Taki Salon, Willo Salon & Spa.

Here are the line-ups for each Thursday:

July 30: Taki Salon and Salon 701

August 6: Allure and Canvas Salon

August 13: Hoss Lee Academy and Luxe Salon & Spa

August 20: Willo Salon & Spa and The California Academy

August 27: Deeda Salon and Magic Salon

September 3: Joseph Anthony Salon & Spa and Bia Salon

The Park Ultra Lounge is located at 1116 15th Street. Hair Wars is a 21 and over event. For more information please visit the following sites: twitter.com/theparksac, myspace.com/theparkultralounge, and theparkdowntown.com