Okay so I was noticing the other night that my hair was a little on the dry and damaged side. I also have been noticing numerous split-ends popping up here and there and....everywhere. It was time to get a treatment, but with our tight budget, going out to buy a fancy treatment wasn't an option. So I got online and googled do-it-yourself hair treatments. There are tons out there and I plan on trying most of them. In fact, I think I should try several and make it the theme for upcoming Hair-Science Fridays, what do you think? Anyways, the first one that appealed to me was coconut milk, honey, olive oil, and raw egg. Yup, raw egg. It wasn't as gross as you would think either. Who knew that something as common as an egg or honey could have healing properties for your hair? I didn't. But here is the low-down.
Coconut milk is high in protein and vitamins and is loaded with beneficial fats that are high in moisture. Using coconut milk is also awesome for moisturizing your skin and soothing psoriasis, and is great for your scalp. Your hands will be so soft after doing the hair treatment, you may find yourself marching back off to the store to buy some for a coconut bath!
Honey is a humectant. That means that it hangs onto water molecules which equals moisture! Great for dry ends.
Eggs are high in protein and amino acids. Ocassionally, our hair needs a protein boost to build it back up. Hair is made out of Keratin (protein) so damaged protein + protein treatment=good. It also has vitamin A which is essential to a healthy scalp. Likewise, if you suffer from breakouts a raw-egg mask will work wonders for you. Beat up an egg yolk and apply to skin with a makeup pad, let dry and wash off with warm water. Sounds gross but it cleared up my high-school acne and made my skin baby soft.
Olive oil has been used for years as a moisturizing agent for hair, skin and nails. Not only is it great for improving your hair's elasticity and adding shine, but it is said to help relieve the effects of sunburn!
Here is the recipe for those of you who wish to try it out,
1 can of coconut milk
3 T. of honey
3 T. of olive oil
1 raw egg
Mix it all up so that the egg and honey are fully incorporated and add it to a color bottle with a spout for easy application. Pour over and work into dry hair. Dry hair allows the product to fully saturate your hair. Wrap hair tightly in a towel as the mixture is a little runny and clean house, bake cookies, facebook, or whatever you want to do for at least a half an hour. Rinse out with cool water, cool because there is raw egg in it and it would stink to have to pick scrambled egg from your hair.
I have to admit that for this being the first treatment I have tried, it was not what I was expecting it to be. I honestly didn't notice much of a difference at all until I dried my hair. It was super shiny! My husband even noticed the shine when he walked in from work, so at least that's saying something. Would I use this as a go-to? I don't know yet. Did it condition my hair? Yes I think it did the job, but I am still on a mission to find the perfect at-home treatment.
Hair Science Friday!!!
Hair Science Friday!!!!!!!
Here we are, another week of Hair Science Friday. I was lucky enough to have two questions emailed to me from one of my friends. With summer fast approaching, one of the biggest complaints I get is about the damage and split ends that comes from all the fun in the sun. I felt these two questions deserved a Hair Science Friday all their own.
So your lovely gold locks have turned green after your trip to the pool? Don't fret, together we can fight green hair syndrome! But first, lets take a look at why your hair is turning green in the first place, shall we? It has been said that chlorine will turn your lovely locks (blonde or brown actually) green if you swim a lot. Well, chlorine isn't entirely to blame, however, it is still part of the problem. That green tint is actually a response from a reaction between the chlorine and the metals in the pool. Chlorine causes hard metals such as copper to oxidize, the lighter your hair is or the more porous your hair is, the more susceptible it is to taking on the green color from the oxidized metals in the pool water. Don't be fooled, blondes are not the only ones who need to fear! You brunettes are likely to notice the same green tinge in certain lighting.
The porosity of a person's hair is likely due to chemical processing and heat styling which, overtime, causes the cuticle of the hair shaft to become porous. Overexposure to sun and chlorine can also cause it to become dry and brittle and even lighten the color, which further adds to the swimmer's hair frustration.
How do we prevent the green monster from taking over? First, try wetting down your hair with water and a leave-in conditioner BEFORE you jump in for a dip. Think about it this way: a dry sponge will soak up whatever you put it in. However, if you put a wet sponge in another substance it can't absorb it as much because it is full of water already. The leave in conditioner seals the cuticle preventing further damage from the chlorine and metals in the water. This will help prevent the green, but not completely tame it if you are an avid swimmer. You may need to wash your hair with a gentle swimmer's shampoo. My favorite line is L'anza Swim and Sun. Their products all have UV protectors in them and they help balance the pH of your hair after you have been in the water. A great leave-in option would be the Swim and Sun Daily UV Protector. Not only does it balance the pH level of your hair and condition your hair, but it also protects it from the damaging rays of the sun. They have a fantastic shampoo great for swimmers hair, which is L'anza Swim and Sun Chelating Shampoo. You will love the smell and the way your hair feels after you have used them.
Question Number 2: What are split ends and how do I avoid them?
Split ends are literally split ends! They are caused from mainly heat styling and chemical processing. Swimming can also cause your ends to become brittle and split. The best way to keep split ends tamed is to keep your ends trimmed. Split ends, if left unattended, can split up the entire hair shaft leaving it completely damaged. Deep conditioning your hair can help keep it in tip-top shape in between trims. I recommend using Joico Split End Mender. I love all of Joico's products, especially anything in the K-Pak series. Ulta and Trade Secret often have it on sale.
Alrighty folks! If you have questions, please post at the bottom of this, or message me on Facebook and hopefully I can answer them. Until then, have a great weekend!
Hair Science Friday!!!
Well, Hair Science Friday is here and I was lucky enough to receive a question about one of my favorite topics....ba bum ba bah!!!! Product! The question was, "What is the difference between mousse and gel, and how do I use them and not abuse them?" One of the biggest complaints from clients is about getting their hair to style the way they want it to. Using the right product with the right method can make all the difference between a good hair day and a bad hair day, so here we go!
The difference between the two is both chemical and structural. Mousse, simply put, is a lightweight and foamy chemical compound consisting of water, alcohol, conditioners and silicons, all playing a special part in the make-up of the mousse. Different fragrances may be added as well. Mousse works by coating the hair and expanding as the hair dries, thus giving your hair volume and lift.
Mousse is great for blow drying and giving your curls a soft and natural look. However, because it contains alcohol, I would use in moderation and make sure I am using the right one as it can dry out your hair and cause frizz or "poof". For curly hair I recommend Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Holding Foam. If you are looking for volume, and mousse just isn't cutting it you can try a thickening spray like this Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray. This works like mousse in that it coats the hair, almost adding another layer allowing the strands to "thicken", so to speak. A thickening spray is great if you blow dry a lot and want a lot of volume at the roots.
Hair gel, like mousse, has alcohol and water, but in addition has plasticizing agent and water-soluble polymer. It is the plasticizing agent that reacts with water to create the strong hold that gel is so well known for. I personally am not a fan of gel. Don't get me wrong, I will use it from time to time, but I prefer the soft natural look over the firm and "shellacked" look of gel.
However, there is a time and a place for gel. For example, if I were wanting to take a style from wet to dry (fingerwaves, setting curls, spiking hair) and it needed a lot of hold, more so than what hair spray or wax could give, for that situation I would use a high quality gel like the one by KMS California. Products like this offer a nice flake-free hold. I would use it in moderation, probably mixed with a few other styling agents. While gel produces a strong hold, many people fall victim to the crunchy, flaky, and sticky mess it can leave behind. My favorite way of using it is to mix with a styling cream and maybe even a shine serum. A small dab of each should do the trick. Mixing it with other agents adds a strong hold to your style and allows you to take advantage of the other styling aid's benefits. For example, mixing it with a curl cream and shine serum will keep curls shiny, frizz-free and with added hold. Just remember to thoroughly wash out to avoid build-up which, over time, can make your hair seem dull and dry.
The second question I will answer is from one of my friends who wants to donate her hair. Her questions and concerns were in regards to the condition of her hair (the dreaded split ends) and if it is still qualifies for donation, and if she should, in the meantime, trim it or leave it.
First off, I think donating ones hair is one of the most charitable things someone could do. People don't realize the impact that can have on someones life.The main company and actually the only company I really know of to accept donated hair would be Locks of Love. When I first started doing hair there seemed to be a lot of confusion on what hair would be and would not be accepted. Upon visiting their website I have discovered that their requirements are not as strict as I once thought they to be. They accept all hair types, curly and straight, permed and colored. However if your hair has ever been lightened, meaning if you have ever put bleach in your hair weather all over or not and if you have ever bleached and then colored over the bleach, it is not acceptable due to the chemical processing of the hair when it is made into a wig. Of course dreads are not either :) So sorry man. Basically if your hair (including your shortest layers) reach ten inches long, it will be accepted. If you wish to view the guidelines you can view them here.
As far as split ends go, I would definitely get a trim. Split ends, over time, can break causing messy looking and damaged hair, in the mean time, making the growing out process seem much longer because of the breakage. I would also recommend doing a protein treatment such as Joico K-Pak. A little on the pricey side but totally, 100% worth it. Use once a week, as it is a protein rich treatment and over use can cause hair to become brittle. I luv luv luv it though. I used this on all clients with damaged, or chemically treated hair and it was the salons best selling item.
Kayla asked," I went from brown to blonde a few months ago-still working on it and now I have a couple small strands of orange. Uh, yuck. Should I just keep slowly highlighting it?"
Kayla, I have been in that same situation before! The reason your hair does this is because the darker your hair is the more red pigmentation there is and the more it is exposed during the lightening process. This is the most stubborn pigment to remove because it is the largest pigment, usually the pretty red tones you see in brown hair are the first tones to leave, leaving the next largest pigment which is that ugly orangey tone. If you are trying to go blonde, keep going!!! You will get there. Just make sure that it is a gradual process so you don't damage your hair and realize that it may take a few more visits to the salon before you get the look you want. Talk with your stylist about what developer she is using. While using a high developer may make it seem like you are speeding up the process, you can literally fry off your hair and even expose more orange than you want to. Using a low developer ( a 10 volume to 20 volume) is a slower and more gentle way of getting your hair lighter. If you hate seeing those yucky copper tones ask your stylist to use a toner on your hair that is rich in cool tones. For example, if you are seeing a lot of red you should tone with a toner that has green pigments as green neutralizes red. Meanwhile try shampooing with a violet shampoo like Joico Color Endure. It is rich in violet pigment which will help tone down the orange pigments in the hair thus keeping your blonde nice and "clean" looking.
Sarah posed a question that I think all women struggle with, "My hair is super super flat and has no body. Is there an EASY way to fix this that won't take too much time? My hair is long. Is that why it's flat? Do I need to cut my hair to have volume?"
There are a lot of reasons that could be contributing to your body dilemma. I would say two easy ways of fixing the issue would be to reassess what products you are using and how you use them. A great styling agent, that is light weight and won't weigh down the hair is the Bumble and Bumble thickening spray I mentioned above. Spray through your hair, starting at the roots and then work through your ends. Section your hair into three or four sections, starting at the top (crown and sides) and moving your way down, clipping sections out of the way. Take the top section down and with a brush (round or flat) over-direct your hair blow-drying from the roots down. For example, take that section and blow dry towards the left, then right, forward and then backward. If you have a large round brush go ahead and place it as close to the roots as you can and set the dryer there for a minute to achieve lift. Another awesome product to use is Aveda Pure Abundace Hair Potion, it is magic. Place a small amount in your palm and work into the roots and style. It will amaze you. It starts as a powder and turns to liquid, it adds texture and lift to the roots...you just have to see it to believe it, it is so awesome.
Next, you may want to consider some layers. If your hair is thick or heavy in texture it may be weighing itself down. Ask your stylist to help you out by getting some shorter layers put through the top and maybe even having your hair textured out. Texturing the hair shatters the hair shaft and creates small pieces of hair throughout the style that push upwards creating the illusion of lift. Having your hair textured is not for every hair type, so talk to your stylist to see if that would be a good option for you. I hope that helped!
This next question took me a little off-guard, but I think it is a really good question for those in this same situation, "When do you know when it's time for a wig? Like, how much hair has to be gone from your head to get one? And how hot are they? I've pretty much given up on restoring the fallen out hair at this point. Also, if you were going to get one, would you be subtle, or go bold? Get a couple different lengths and change it up daily?"
If I were in this situation, I would go ahead and purchase a wig now, saving myself the frustration of trying to find an in-between style.There are lots of different choices when it comes to buying a wig and I think it is a matter of trial and error and what feels most comfortable to you. Try googeling local wig shops and don't forget to read the reviews to make sure that it is a reputable place to go. There are really so many options when it comes to wigs. They are available in all different colors and lengths. If I were to buy a wig, I would buy something subtle and natural looking and maybe one that is more fancy. Up until recently I always wanted to buy one with really long curly hair because my hair was always short and straight. I think you should have fun with it, get a wig with a style you have always wanted! More and more wigs are also made of natural human hair, which allows you to heat style them. I would purchase one that you could style on your own so that you can give yourself versatility. Make sure that you can try it on, as buying a wig is an investment and can be expensive. You want to make sure that if (for example) you buy a red haired wig, that red looks good on you. I want to stress, what a common problem hair loss is and it really does effect more people than you would know. I have had several female clients (as young as 21) who suffer from hair loss. There are more and more options out there than there used to be. If you are losing your hair and it is bothering you, don't let it bother you anymore! Go and get a cute wig! Have fun with it and enjoy all the compliments you will get, no one will ever know!
Well folks, there she be! This concludes our session of Hair Science Friday. If you have questions or ideas for my next session please submit under comments and I will gladly answer them next Friday. Until then, have a wonderful weekend!
The difference between the two is both chemical and structural. Mousse, simply put, is a lightweight and foamy chemical compound consisting of water, alcohol, conditioners and silicons, all playing a special part in the make-up of the mousse. Different fragrances may be added as well. Mousse works by coating the hair and expanding as the hair dries, thus giving your hair volume and lift.
Mousse is great for blow drying and giving your curls a soft and natural look. However, because it contains alcohol, I would use in moderation and make sure I am using the right one as it can dry out your hair and cause frizz or "poof". For curly hair I recommend Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Holding Foam. If you are looking for volume, and mousse just isn't cutting it you can try a thickening spray like this Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray. This works like mousse in that it coats the hair, almost adding another layer allowing the strands to "thicken", so to speak. A thickening spray is great if you blow dry a lot and want a lot of volume at the roots.
Hair gel, like mousse, has alcohol and water, but in addition has plasticizing agent and water-soluble polymer. It is the plasticizing agent that reacts with water to create the strong hold that gel is so well known for. I personally am not a fan of gel. Don't get me wrong, I will use it from time to time, but I prefer the soft natural look over the firm and "shellacked" look of gel.
However, there is a time and a place for gel. For example, if I were wanting to take a style from wet to dry (fingerwaves, setting curls, spiking hair) and it needed a lot of hold, more so than what hair spray or wax could give, for that situation I would use a high quality gel like the one by KMS California. Products like this offer a nice flake-free hold. I would use it in moderation, probably mixed with a few other styling agents. While gel produces a strong hold, many people fall victim to the crunchy, flaky, and sticky mess it can leave behind. My favorite way of using it is to mix with a styling cream and maybe even a shine serum. A small dab of each should do the trick. Mixing it with other agents adds a strong hold to your style and allows you to take advantage of the other styling aid's benefits. For example, mixing it with a curl cream and shine serum will keep curls shiny, frizz-free and with added hold. Just remember to thoroughly wash out to avoid build-up which, over time, can make your hair seem dull and dry.
The second question I will answer is from one of my friends who wants to donate her hair. Her questions and concerns were in regards to the condition of her hair (the dreaded split ends) and if it is still qualifies for donation, and if she should, in the meantime, trim it or leave it.
First off, I think donating ones hair is one of the most charitable things someone could do. People don't realize the impact that can have on someones life.The main company and actually the only company I really know of to accept donated hair would be Locks of Love. When I first started doing hair there seemed to be a lot of confusion on what hair would be and would not be accepted. Upon visiting their website I have discovered that their requirements are not as strict as I once thought they to be. They accept all hair types, curly and straight, permed and colored. However if your hair has ever been lightened, meaning if you have ever put bleach in your hair weather all over or not and if you have ever bleached and then colored over the bleach, it is not acceptable due to the chemical processing of the hair when it is made into a wig. Of course dreads are not either :) So sorry man. Basically if your hair (including your shortest layers) reach ten inches long, it will be accepted. If you wish to view the guidelines you can view them here.
As far as split ends go, I would definitely get a trim. Split ends, over time, can break causing messy looking and damaged hair, in the mean time, making the growing out process seem much longer because of the breakage. I would also recommend doing a protein treatment such as Joico K-Pak. A little on the pricey side but totally, 100% worth it. Use once a week, as it is a protein rich treatment and over use can cause hair to become brittle. I luv luv luv it though. I used this on all clients with damaged, or chemically treated hair and it was the salons best selling item.
Kayla asked," I went from brown to blonde a few months ago-still working on it and now I have a couple small strands of orange. Uh, yuck. Should I just keep slowly highlighting it?"
Kayla, I have been in that same situation before! The reason your hair does this is because the darker your hair is the more red pigmentation there is and the more it is exposed during the lightening process. This is the most stubborn pigment to remove because it is the largest pigment, usually the pretty red tones you see in brown hair are the first tones to leave, leaving the next largest pigment which is that ugly orangey tone. If you are trying to go blonde, keep going!!! You will get there. Just make sure that it is a gradual process so you don't damage your hair and realize that it may take a few more visits to the salon before you get the look you want. Talk with your stylist about what developer she is using. While using a high developer may make it seem like you are speeding up the process, you can literally fry off your hair and even expose more orange than you want to. Using a low developer ( a 10 volume to 20 volume) is a slower and more gentle way of getting your hair lighter. If you hate seeing those yucky copper tones ask your stylist to use a toner on your hair that is rich in cool tones. For example, if you are seeing a lot of red you should tone with a toner that has green pigments as green neutralizes red. Meanwhile try shampooing with a violet shampoo like Joico Color Endure. It is rich in violet pigment which will help tone down the orange pigments in the hair thus keeping your blonde nice and "clean" looking.
Sarah posed a question that I think all women struggle with, "My hair is super super flat and has no body. Is there an EASY way to fix this that won't take too much time? My hair is long. Is that why it's flat? Do I need to cut my hair to have volume?"
There are a lot of reasons that could be contributing to your body dilemma. I would say two easy ways of fixing the issue would be to reassess what products you are using and how you use them. A great styling agent, that is light weight and won't weigh down the hair is the Bumble and Bumble thickening spray I mentioned above. Spray through your hair, starting at the roots and then work through your ends. Section your hair into three or four sections, starting at the top (crown and sides) and moving your way down, clipping sections out of the way. Take the top section down and with a brush (round or flat) over-direct your hair blow-drying from the roots down. For example, take that section and blow dry towards the left, then right, forward and then backward. If you have a large round brush go ahead and place it as close to the roots as you can and set the dryer there for a minute to achieve lift. Another awesome product to use is Aveda Pure Abundace Hair Potion, it is magic. Place a small amount in your palm and work into the roots and style. It will amaze you. It starts as a powder and turns to liquid, it adds texture and lift to the roots...you just have to see it to believe it, it is so awesome.
Next, you may want to consider some layers. If your hair is thick or heavy in texture it may be weighing itself down. Ask your stylist to help you out by getting some shorter layers put through the top and maybe even having your hair textured out. Texturing the hair shatters the hair shaft and creates small pieces of hair throughout the style that push upwards creating the illusion of lift. Having your hair textured is not for every hair type, so talk to your stylist to see if that would be a good option for you. I hope that helped!
This next question took me a little off-guard, but I think it is a really good question for those in this same situation, "When do you know when it's time for a wig? Like, how much hair has to be gone from your head to get one? And how hot are they? I've pretty much given up on restoring the fallen out hair at this point. Also, if you were going to get one, would you be subtle, or go bold? Get a couple different lengths and change it up daily?"
If I were in this situation, I would go ahead and purchase a wig now, saving myself the frustration of trying to find an in-between style.There are lots of different choices when it comes to buying a wig and I think it is a matter of trial and error and what feels most comfortable to you. Try googeling local wig shops and don't forget to read the reviews to make sure that it is a reputable place to go. There are really so many options when it comes to wigs. They are available in all different colors and lengths. If I were to buy a wig, I would buy something subtle and natural looking and maybe one that is more fancy. Up until recently I always wanted to buy one with really long curly hair because my hair was always short and straight. I think you should have fun with it, get a wig with a style you have always wanted! More and more wigs are also made of natural human hair, which allows you to heat style them. I would purchase one that you could style on your own so that you can give yourself versatility. Make sure that you can try it on, as buying a wig is an investment and can be expensive. You want to make sure that if (for example) you buy a red haired wig, that red looks good on you. I want to stress, what a common problem hair loss is and it really does effect more people than you would know. I have had several female clients (as young as 21) who suffer from hair loss. There are more and more options out there than there used to be. If you are losing your hair and it is bothering you, don't let it bother you anymore! Go and get a cute wig! Have fun with it and enjoy all the compliments you will get, no one will ever know!
Well folks, there she be! This concludes our session of Hair Science Friday. If you have questions or ideas for my next session please submit under comments and I will gladly answer them next Friday. Until then, have a wonderful weekend!
Spring is in The Air! Feltie Bloom Hair Accessories!
So I have been wanting to create some cute hair accessories for a while now. I just didn't have the motivation to do it till this last weekend. For those of who don't know I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and this last weekend was general conference, what that means is the prophet and apostles of our church prepare speeches on various subjects and we gather together in our churches or watch it from our homes. It is a very uplifting, educational and meaningful time, this year we streamed it online from LDS.org and watched from our comfy couches. Well I am never one who can sit still and having practiced the night before with one of my besties (she taught me how to do this and gave me the ideas for a lot of these) I got out my felt and went to work! I think they came out so whimsical and cute! I definitely have found my new hobby. Stay tuned for a tutorial and maybe even a giveaway!
Hair Luv Q and A
I was talking with my good friend the other day and she suggested doing a hair question and answer session. So here is my proposal if you have questions about your hair; what product should you use for a certain style, how to straighten your hair, what shampoo to use, how to help tame curls and so on, post your questions at the bottom of this post under comments and on Friday I will do an answer post. There is a science to doing your hair and even the smallest of changes can greatly impact and improve your style so don't hold back and stay tuned for Hair-Science Fridays!
Be Different! Unique and Beautiful Hairstyles For Your Big Day!
Here are a few ideas for those of who want to look different for your big event. Here are a few options that will work for you or your bridal party. Remember you don't have to have your hair completely up to have a gorgeous look for your wedding day.
Here are some looks that are classic and timeless. They are easy to do and easy to wear and could look amazing with almost every style of dress.
Loose waves and a throw-back to old retro fingerwaves and pincurls you can achieve a soft and romantic look that works well with any hair type. I would also recommend these styles for young bridesmaids and mother-of-the-brides.
If you are going for the nontraditional formal style or plan to wear your hair down, use accessories to dress it up a bit. You could even use an accessory in place of a vale and still look and feel like a bride. You don't have to go all out or all up to look special on your special day!
Here are some looks that are classic and timeless. They are easy to do and easy to wear and could look amazing with almost every style of dress.
Loose waves and a throw-back to old retro fingerwaves and pincurls you can achieve a soft and romantic look that works well with any hair type. I would also recommend these styles for young bridesmaids and mother-of-the-brides.
If you are going for the nontraditional formal style or plan to wear your hair down, use accessories to dress it up a bit. You could even use an accessory in place of a vale and still look and feel like a bride. You don't have to go all out or all up to look special on your special day!
Aly's Quinceañera Photo Shoot :)
Look at my recent project! This is Aly, she asked if I would do her hair for her quince. It was a blast and she looked so cute! I was so jealous! I wished that I had a quinceañera! Look at these cute pictures done by my friend Christina Calderon who is a fantastic photographer. Check her out at Christina Kay Photography
Hair luvs (luv luv luvs) Hairdo How-to: Lesson 23: Braided Heart
Hairdo How-to: Lesson 23: Braided Heart
Hairdo How-to
Hairdo How-toSo I haven't tried any of these yet but I came about this blog in search of ideas for flower girls. I think I found perfection! What little girl wouldn't want to look like a complete and total princess? From braids to twists and everything in between I am so excited to start trying some of these styles out! Believe it or not, I never learned how to braid. I had one or two lessons in hair school and nothing more since I didn't need it to pass boards. Once I was in the salon the focus turned to cut, color and round brushing. I am self taught in the art of up-do couture. I didn't learn how to do that till one Saturday a fellow stylist booked an entire day for her friend who was a bride and her whole wedding party. The party seriously had like fifteen girls and the bride wanted all of their hair up-styled. Another stylist showed me the very basics and that was it! Now with blogs like the one I have linked to I have the opportunity to keep learning more and more! Hopefully I will have some pictures up of some of the styles I have tried. :) Till then lots of hair luv from me to you!
How to Make the Most of Your Salon Experience
As wedding and prom season approaches I have had the wonderful task of consulting with brides and prom queens alike and deciding what we want to do with their hair. While getting all fancied up is super fun and exciting, it is easy to get lost in the details of planning a big event. Here are some helpful tips to getting the most out of your salon visit eliminating stress for you and stress for your stylist.
Bring Pictures
While thorough verbal communication is great, the most thorough way of explaining what you want to your stylist is by showing her. Take a few minutes to find some pictures of the styles you like, this goes for cuts and colors as well as formal styles. Even if there are only one or two aspects of it you like you can mix and match pictures to create the look you are going for. This makes it much easier for your stylist too, believe me!
Plan Ahead
If you are thinking you want highlights or wanting to cut your hair before your big event, I would recommend doing it far enough in advanced that you can change it if, A. it isn't something you like or B. is a huge disaster. How terrible would it be if you colored your hair and it took warmer than you wanted and it was two days before the wedding? No time for corrective color my friend. Same thing goes if you cut your hair and it ends up too short. You would need time to grow it out a bit. As far as formal styling goes schedule a time to do a consultation as well as a trial with your stylist. This allows you to experiment with what style will look best on you and play with veil and/or tiara placement. It also will give you a good idea of how long it will take you to get your hair done on the big day.
Do Your Shopping
Some stylists, like myself, will give you a deal on a bridal package. They may do the bride for free if there are a certain number of bridesmaids or offer discounts for the bridal party. They may also know of makeup artists and photographers that do their job well. Ask and ye shall find! Look for a stylist who specializes in up-do's and formals. When I first started doing hair I had no idea how to do an up-do! It is true! After a couple years of working I can whip up a pretty awesome do' if I say so myself! Starting out I would have never taken a bride, but not all stylists are that way sadly, some will take you even if they have no experience at all! Find someone with a portfolio they can show you.
Be Honest and Be Nice
If you are sitting in the chair and you decide that the style is not working for you, speak up! It doesn't hurt my feelings when my clients ask me kindly to change something. It is another story when they flip out. It does however upset me when they sit there with a smile plastered to their face and then I get a call later or hear through the grapevine that it wasn't what they wanted. LAME. Just remember that while your stylist will be as perfect as she can with the hair, it is impossible to plaster down every little fly-away and on occasion hide every bobby pin. Your stylist is a person too which means she is not perfect. If you are understanding and kind she will do her best to give you the best style possible. If you are pleased with it, say so and write a kind review or tell her salon manager. Who knows she may give you a discount for doing so!
Bring Pictures
While thorough verbal communication is great, the most thorough way of explaining what you want to your stylist is by showing her. Take a few minutes to find some pictures of the styles you like, this goes for cuts and colors as well as formal styles. Even if there are only one or two aspects of it you like you can mix and match pictures to create the look you are going for. This makes it much easier for your stylist too, believe me!
Plan Ahead
If you are thinking you want highlights or wanting to cut your hair before your big event, I would recommend doing it far enough in advanced that you can change it if, A. it isn't something you like or B. is a huge disaster. How terrible would it be if you colored your hair and it took warmer than you wanted and it was two days before the wedding? No time for corrective color my friend. Same thing goes if you cut your hair and it ends up too short. You would need time to grow it out a bit. As far as formal styling goes schedule a time to do a consultation as well as a trial with your stylist. This allows you to experiment with what style will look best on you and play with veil and/or tiara placement. It also will give you a good idea of how long it will take you to get your hair done on the big day.
Do Your Shopping
Some stylists, like myself, will give you a deal on a bridal package. They may do the bride for free if there are a certain number of bridesmaids or offer discounts for the bridal party. They may also know of makeup artists and photographers that do their job well. Ask and ye shall find! Look for a stylist who specializes in up-do's and formals. When I first started doing hair I had no idea how to do an up-do! It is true! After a couple years of working I can whip up a pretty awesome do' if I say so myself! Starting out I would have never taken a bride, but not all stylists are that way sadly, some will take you even if they have no experience at all! Find someone with a portfolio they can show you.
Be Honest and Be Nice
If you are sitting in the chair and you decide that the style is not working for you, speak up! It doesn't hurt my feelings when my clients ask me kindly to change something. It is another story when they flip out. It does however upset me when they sit there with a smile plastered to their face and then I get a call later or hear through the grapevine that it wasn't what they wanted. LAME. Just remember that while your stylist will be as perfect as she can with the hair, it is impossible to plaster down every little fly-away and on occasion hide every bobby pin. Your stylist is a person too which means she is not perfect. If you are understanding and kind she will do her best to give you the best style possible. If you are pleased with it, say so and write a kind review or tell her salon manager. Who knows she may give you a discount for doing so!
Loving Who You Are: Lessons I Learned From Reading Anne of Green Gables
Recently I just finished reading the Anne of Green Gables collection. It was one of my favorite books. In many ways, Anne embodies the modern-day woman. She wants to fit in, belong, be loved and she loves a good romance. I think we all have a little bit of Anne in us. At least I know I have a little Anne in me. One of the first things you learn about Anne is that she is a dramatic, charismatic little girl with a great misconception of how "handsome" a girl should look. She, herself, does not fit that image and therefore frets and obsesses over her appearance every day, even at one time refusing to say her prayers because God gave her, her red hair :) which she hates.
Our media today has given us the unreal and silly expectation of how we should and should not look. I cringe every time a see a swimsuit issue of a magazine or see a tabloid with a picture of a pregnant and way too skinny mommy- to- be on the cover. Seriously? What gets me, is I once saw an interview with a celebrity who recently had a baby saying that the baby weight was coming off and she was down to a size six but her goal was to drop down to a size two. Okay. Size six? Not that big. She looked fantastic! If the camera added ten pounds you definitely could not tell. PLEASE!!!! GET OVER IT!!!! Let's focus on being healthy people and feeling good about you and not trying to please unreal expectations. Really, no one cares as much as we do. But don't get me wrong I am not opposed to working out, I myself try to get in a good workout at least three times a week. It makes me feel good even if I hate actually doing it, but I am doing it for me and no one else. Sometimes it is hard to not get wrapped up in the image of "perfection" that is screamed out from all directions in our society. In the end it comes back to what beauty is to you. Here are a few life lessons in being beautiful that I learned from reading about Anne-girl.
Smart is Better Than Beauty
In Anne of Green Gables, Diana Barry (Anne's bosom buddy) tells her about Charlie Sloane having a crush on her, "Charlie Sloane is dead gone on you. He told his mother — his mother, mind you — that you were the smartest girl in school. That's better than being good-looking." Yes, smarts, in all forms is way better than being "beautiful". I feel good when I look good, it is true, but I feel wonderful about myself when I have learned a new skill. I feel so much more accomplished and fulfilled! Do what you do and do it well, weather you excel in scrap booking, web design, or even doing your dishes, that makes you beautiful! I love seeing people who love what they do and do it with perfection! It makes them a much more appealing person with much more to offer, in my opinion. Really I don't care how much you weigh, what kind of car you have, how your house looks, or if you have traveled the world, I care about having genuine kind people as friends who find happiness in every day life and who are passionate about the things and people they love :) When I am on my death-bed I don't think I will be thinking too much about my looks, I hope that I will think of the good things I did for others and about all the things I learned while living.
Find something you like about yourself... and don't compare yourself to others!!!
"She looks just as I've always wanted to look," thought Anne miserably. "Rose-leaf complexion-starry violet eyes, raven hair, yes she has them all. It's a wonder her name isn't Cornelia Fitzgerald into the bargain! But I don't believe her figure is as good as mine, and her nose certainly isn't." Anne despises her name, red hair, freckles, and skinny frame. Throughout the book she is always finding beauty in others with no regard to any of her charming attributes which I, personally, love about her. She is charismatic, funny, charming, and compassionate and has a nice nose! All to often I've compared myself to someone else, always loosing the competition and I always will. Life is not a competition and if you busy yourself trying to keep up with "her" you will wear yourself out because there will always be someone who has something better than you (and you have things that are better than they!)
Be grateful for what you do have
"Marilla, Jane Andrews told me that Minnie MacPherson told her that she heard Prissy Andrews tell Sara Gillis that I had a very pretty nose.Marilla, that is the first compliment I have ever had in my life and you can't imagine what a strange feeling it gave me." Anne eventually comes to love the shape of her nose, and eventually her hair even turns auburn another good thing for her. We can't always change things about our appearances, but we can love what we do have. For me, I love my eyes, smile, cheekbones and shoulders, I wouldn't want them any other way!!!! When I was younger my mother told me I had nice feet, I grew up really liking my feet :) When I struggled with weight gain from the antidepressants I was taking as a teen, one of the only things I liked about myself were my feet! You can love yourself (or in my case, parts of myself) even if you are not perfect.
So I guess what I am saying is you can be pretty without weighing 90 pounds, having botox and tons of lipo, without starving, without being perfect at every new hobby you attempt or having the brand new IPad. Insecurity is part of life and I think part of being a woman but just know that you can be pretty as your average scrap-booking, diaper- changin, laundry-doing, dish-washing, plain-Jane self. :)
Our media today has given us the unreal and silly expectation of how we should and should not look. I cringe every time a see a swimsuit issue of a magazine or see a tabloid with a picture of a pregnant and way too skinny mommy- to- be on the cover. Seriously? What gets me, is I once saw an interview with a celebrity who recently had a baby saying that the baby weight was coming off and she was down to a size six but her goal was to drop down to a size two. Okay. Size six? Not that big. She looked fantastic! If the camera added ten pounds you definitely could not tell. PLEASE!!!! GET OVER IT!!!! Let's focus on being healthy people and feeling good about you and not trying to please unreal expectations. Really, no one cares as much as we do. But don't get me wrong I am not opposed to working out, I myself try to get in a good workout at least three times a week. It makes me feel good even if I hate actually doing it, but I am doing it for me and no one else. Sometimes it is hard to not get wrapped up in the image of "perfection" that is screamed out from all directions in our society. In the end it comes back to what beauty is to you. Here are a few life lessons in being beautiful that I learned from reading about Anne-girl.
Smart is Better Than Beauty
In Anne of Green Gables, Diana Barry (Anne's bosom buddy) tells her about Charlie Sloane having a crush on her, "Charlie Sloane is dead gone on you. He told his mother — his mother, mind you — that you were the smartest girl in school. That's better than being good-looking." Yes, smarts, in all forms is way better than being "beautiful". I feel good when I look good, it is true, but I feel wonderful about myself when I have learned a new skill. I feel so much more accomplished and fulfilled! Do what you do and do it well, weather you excel in scrap booking, web design, or even doing your dishes, that makes you beautiful! I love seeing people who love what they do and do it with perfection! It makes them a much more appealing person with much more to offer, in my opinion. Really I don't care how much you weigh, what kind of car you have, how your house looks, or if you have traveled the world, I care about having genuine kind people as friends who find happiness in every day life and who are passionate about the things and people they love :) When I am on my death-bed I don't think I will be thinking too much about my looks, I hope that I will think of the good things I did for others and about all the things I learned while living.
Find something you like about yourself... and don't compare yourself to others!!!
"She looks just as I've always wanted to look," thought Anne miserably. "Rose-leaf complexion-starry violet eyes, raven hair, yes she has them all. It's a wonder her name isn't Cornelia Fitzgerald into the bargain! But I don't believe her figure is as good as mine, and her nose certainly isn't." Anne despises her name, red hair, freckles, and skinny frame. Throughout the book she is always finding beauty in others with no regard to any of her charming attributes which I, personally, love about her. She is charismatic, funny, charming, and compassionate and has a nice nose! All to often I've compared myself to someone else, always loosing the competition and I always will. Life is not a competition and if you busy yourself trying to keep up with "her" you will wear yourself out because there will always be someone who has something better than you (and you have things that are better than they!)
Be grateful for what you do have
"Marilla, Jane Andrews told me that Minnie MacPherson told her that she heard Prissy Andrews tell Sara Gillis that I had a very pretty nose.Marilla, that is the first compliment I have ever had in my life and you can't imagine what a strange feeling it gave me." Anne eventually comes to love the shape of her nose, and eventually her hair even turns auburn another good thing for her. We can't always change things about our appearances, but we can love what we do have. For me, I love my eyes, smile, cheekbones and shoulders, I wouldn't want them any other way!!!! When I was younger my mother told me I had nice feet, I grew up really liking my feet :) When I struggled with weight gain from the antidepressants I was taking as a teen, one of the only things I liked about myself were my feet! You can love yourself (or in my case, parts of myself) even if you are not perfect.
So I guess what I am saying is you can be pretty without weighing 90 pounds, having botox and tons of lipo, without starving, without being perfect at every new hobby you attempt or having the brand new IPad. Insecurity is part of life and I think part of being a woman but just know that you can be pretty as your average scrap-booking, diaper- changin, laundry-doing, dish-washing, plain-Jane self. :)
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale!!!!
So I received a mailer the other day and was going through it post work-out this morning and found my Ulta catalog. Normally I don't give a hoot because I get their mailers every week and I don't care that much. BUT, they are having their 21 days of beauty sale and you may be able to get a pretty good deal on some hair care stuff (makeup too). Each day during the month of March they will be having sales on select brands but don't be fooled they are having some good deals on other things as well. If you haven't received a mailer that's okay, just pop into your nearest Ulta and sign up, you may be able to also get your paws on a coupon for $3.50 off your purchase of $10 or more, and the fine print says that it is $3.50 off all regular, sale and clearance merchandise. A few things that I am happy about, Chi brushes are 20% off, Redken duos are 20$ and select hair products are buy 2 get 1 free. If you were looking for a time to stock up on product now is the time. You may even be able to get multiple coupons and go in at different times during the sale to get the most bang for your buck. Check it out!!! 21 Days of Beauty Sale
Styling 101
Towel Drying
If you are like me and you are in a hurry towel drying involves placing the towel on your head and going to town with it. If you want smooth hair, stop and dry your hair out by placing (kindly) the towel on your head and squeezing it down the hair in one motion. Make sure you go downward. Going all crazy pushes the cuticle every which way giving you frizzy hair.
Brushing
Start at the ends and work your way up. The ends usually get the most tangly. Work through your hair in small sections getting the ends un-tangled and then work your way up to brushing from root to end. I have seen people rip through their hair time and time again literally pulling out clumps and breaking off the ends of their hair. Be kind!
Blow Drying
When blow drying, always apply a heat protectant. These often are silicon-based but if you are washing your hair properly and use a small amount, it won't matter. Also, like towel drying we must have order to our madness. Don't go to town with the blow dryer! You know what I am talking about, waving it around your head like a weapon of mass destruction. Think beautiful thoughts and blow dry downwards always keeping in mind those little cuticles - push them downward and you have smooth and shiny hair, push them upwards and you get ugly. You only need to blow dry your hair 80% and nature can do the rest. Any more and you risk frying your hair - literally!!!!
Applying Product
For those of you who love their products - Be careful! You can always add more product but you can't take it away once it's in there. Apply a small amount, a good rule of thumb is to apply a dime-sized amount at first. Disperse through your hands and start at the nape (base of the head) and work your way up. This insures that if by chance you do have too much product that your roots don't get too greasy or weighed down. You can always add more product here or there as needed. If you are using a volumizing product that is for the roots, I would add a small amount to the crown area, which is where people generally want the volume.
Back to Basics: Hair Care 101
Back to Basics: Hair Care 101
Back to Basics: Hair Care 101
So I was washing my hair one day enjoying a lovely scalp massage and it occurred to me as I was rinsing that not all of us know the basic hair care techniques I love and cherish :) Yes, there is a correct way to wash and condition, to towel dry, and to even brush. Implementing these basic techniques can and will give you optimal results when it comes to your hair. Whether it is maintaining your color or achieving a smooth style, practicing proper hair care ( yes, the basics!) can help make all your hair dreams come true!
Good shampooing and conditioning is the first step to creating a masterpiece. When looking for a shampoo look for something acidic as opposed to alkaline. Your hair is made up of tiny scales called cuticles. Products that are too alkaline burst open the cuticle causing your dye and beneficial oils to come out; acid closes the cuticle giving you sleek and lovely hair. Steer clear of sulfates (the detergents that make your shampoo foam) and products full of silicon and oils (they coat the hair and make it look dull and greasy). Foamy shampoo does not equal great shampoo. Some of the best shampoo I have ever used didn't foam at all but it kept my color in tip-top shape and made my hair shine like silk.
If your product claims to have something beneficial in it (for example Argan Oil) make sure you read the label and see if it is in the shampoo. Don't pay for something that isn't there. Last but not least, cool water is better than hot. Hot water bursts the cuticle open and cool water closes it. This is important for those of us who dye our hair and want to go longer in between salon visits.
By properly shampooing your hair you can actually save money. Proper hair care extends the visits you make to the salon thus keeping your pocket full of that hard earned green stuff.
Steps for shampooing your hair
1. Wet hair
2.Start at the scalp- Many of us (myself included sometimes) put a whole bunch of shampoo on our hands and lather up mid-shaft to ends and kind of get the roots. However, it is important to start scrubbing at the scalp. Then, move on to your hair roots. The roots are where the oils from our scalp are mostly at, so scrub those first and then work the shampoo down into the ends.
3. Rinse out thoroughly with cool water and repeat once more if your hair is especially dirty. If you are a product junkie you may want to repeat so that you get all the product out, if not just go on to conditioning. Over-shampooing your hair is not the best either.
4. Ring out your hair! If you put conditioner on right after you rinse you give your hair no chance of absorbing any of the conditioner! Ring out or towel dry your hair.
5. Condition. This is opposite shampooing in terms of application. Do not condition the roots! This can make your hair look greasy. Start mid-shaft and comb through your ends.
6. Rinse. Cool water, please, so that you smooth out the cuticle.
7. Don't over-shampoo! For goodness sakes, you don't need to wash twice a day or even once a day. It is best to wash every two to three days, and if your hair gets especially oily and dirty try to go a day in between.
Styling 101
Good shampooing and conditioning is the first step to creating a masterpiece. When looking for a shampoo look for something acidic as opposed to alkaline. Your hair is made up of tiny scales called cuticles. Products that are too alkaline burst open the cuticle causing your dye and beneficial oils to come out; acid closes the cuticle giving you sleek and lovely hair. Steer clear of sulfates (the detergents that make your shampoo foam) and products full of silicon and oils (they coat the hair and make it look dull and greasy). Foamy shampoo does not equal great shampoo. Some of the best shampoo I have ever used didn't foam at all but it kept my color in tip-top shape and made my hair shine like silk.
If your product claims to have something beneficial in it (for example Argan Oil) make sure you read the label and see if it is in the shampoo. Don't pay for something that isn't there. Last but not least, cool water is better than hot. Hot water bursts the cuticle open and cool water closes it. This is important for those of us who dye our hair and want to go longer in between salon visits.
By properly shampooing your hair you can actually save money. Proper hair care extends the visits you make to the salon thus keeping your pocket full of that hard earned green stuff.
Steps for shampooing your hair
1. Wet hair
2.Start at the scalp- Many of us (myself included sometimes) put a whole bunch of shampoo on our hands and lather up mid-shaft to ends and kind of get the roots. However, it is important to start scrubbing at the scalp. Then, move on to your hair roots. The roots are where the oils from our scalp are mostly at, so scrub those first and then work the shampoo down into the ends.
3. Rinse out thoroughly with cool water and repeat once more if your hair is especially dirty. If you are a product junkie you may want to repeat so that you get all the product out, if not just go on to conditioning. Over-shampooing your hair is not the best either.
4. Ring out your hair! If you put conditioner on right after you rinse you give your hair no chance of absorbing any of the conditioner! Ring out or towel dry your hair.
5. Condition. This is opposite shampooing in terms of application. Do not condition the roots! This can make your hair look greasy. Start mid-shaft and comb through your ends.
6. Rinse. Cool water, please, so that you smooth out the cuticle.
7. Don't over-shampoo! For goodness sakes, you don't need to wash twice a day or even once a day. It is best to wash every two to three days, and if your hair gets especially oily and dirty try to go a day in between.
Styling 101
I luv... Product!!!!
Here is a list of the products I luv to use they each bring a little something different when it comes to styling.
Paul Mitchell Spray Wax I luv the control and texture that comes from spray wax excellent if you want to add texture and definition at the end of a style.
Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray I like to use this in combo with the Hold Me Tight, great working spray with good hold that leaves a clean-run-your-fingers-through-it finish.
Paul Mitchell Hold Me Tight Layer as you go for excellent hold and volume.
Molding Mud Heat up to create a sleek, tight hold, or use to help give hold, volume, and texture.
Sabastian Ultra-Firm Finishing Spray Great hold at the end of a style... excellent hairspray.
Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion Awesome magical product that goes from powder to cream in the palm of your hand. Use at the roots for volume or for that grungy-just-went-surfing texture.
Marilyn Boar Bristle Brush Amazing round brush gives volume and shine.
Redken Spray Starch 15 Good for those of us who have fine or coarse hard-to-curl hair use in combo with the Pure Abundance and Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray and you can add lots of volume and curl to otherwise limp and lifeless hair.
Argan Oil from Sally's Love to use as a heat protectant and to smooth those pesky fly-aways.
Paul Mitchell Spray Wax I luv the control and texture that comes from spray wax excellent if you want to add texture and definition at the end of a style.Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray I like to use this in combo with the Hold Me Tight, great working spray with good hold that leaves a clean-run-your-fingers-through-it finish.Paul Mitchell Hold Me Tight Layer as you go for excellent hold and volume.Molding Mud Heat up to create a sleek, tight hold, or use to help give hold, volume, and texture.Sabastian Ultra-Firm Finishing Spray Great hold at the end of a style... excellent hairspray.Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion Awesome magical product that goes from powder to cream in the palm of your hand. Use at the roots for volume or for that grungy-just-went-surfing texture.Marilyn Boar Bristle Brush Amazing round brush gives volume and shine.Redken Spray Starch 15 Good for those of us who have fine or coarse hard-to-curl hair use in combo with the Pure Abundance and Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray and you can add lots of volume and curl to otherwise limp and lifeless hair.Argan Oil from Sally's Love to use as a heat protectant and to smooth those pesky fly-aways.
I luv . . . .Bobby Pins
Yesterday while browsing the web I found what I think could possibly be a new obsession.... bobby pins! And who says they have to be plain???
This first one I found a tutorial for on http://littlejennywren.blogspot.com/2009/10/pinwheel-bobby-pin-tutorial.html
Anyone up for scrabble? http://www.mandysmonograms.com/item_35/Scrabble-Bobby-Pins.php
These are so cute and would a great project for you and your little ones
the how-to for these can be found at http://family.go.com/disney/pkg-disney-crafts/craft-962594-bambis-butterfly-bobby-pins-t/
And last but not least I luv, luv, luv these who says the mustache is only for the face?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleAngelsJewelry?section_id=5303990
Finally I came across this article and I think it is pretty helpful. You don't know how many times I have taken my hair down and had a bazillion bobby pins all over... why not do something with them?
http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/february/202947/Mrs-Fixit:-Bobby-P
ins
This first one I found a tutorial for on http://littlejennywren.blogspot.com/2009/10/pinwheel-bobby-pin-tutorial.html
Anyone up for scrabble? http://www.mandysmonograms.com/item_35/Scrabble-Bobby-Pins.php
These are so cute and would a great project for you and your little ones
the how-to for these can be found at http://family.go.com/disney/pkg-disney-crafts/craft-962594-bambis-butterfly-bobby-pins-t/
And last but not least I luv, luv, luv these who says the mustache is only for the face?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleAngelsJewelry?section_id=5303990
Finally I came across this article and I think it is pretty helpful. You don't know how many times I have taken my hair down and had a bazillion bobby pins all over... why not do something with them?
http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/february/202947/Mrs-Fixit:-Bobby-P
ins
1. Remove the protective ball from the end of a bobby pin and use it as an emergency screwdriver for a tiny screw!
2. If you're always loosing the bookmark from your favorite book, slip a bobby pin over the page to save your spot.
3. This is also a grea tip for marking favorite recipe pages in a cookbook so you don't have to keep flipping through while you're making a big meal.
4. Are your bags of chips always going stale? Fold the opening over itself several times and then slip a bobby pin on the bag at each end.
5. Keep a few bobby pins in your handbag for an emergency hold on a fallen hem.
6. Or you can use them to hold fabric in place while you're sewing.
7. If your zipper pull breaks - slip a bobby pin in the hole and pull the zipper around!
When in Texas!
Hey Ya'll! After moving to Texas many of my friends and family members asked, "What now, Steffany?" after finding out that my Colorado cosmetology license wouldn't transfer to Texas, I asked myself that too. After ten months and meeting up with some very talented photographers and an awesome makeup artist I have begun to answer that daunting question with a series of free-lance projects doing what I love the most, HAIR!!!! And I luv hair. Most of all I love formal hair, curls, victory rolls, fingerwaves, bobby pins and hairspray! And no worries either, the regulations have recently change and I am in the process of getting license reciprocity so look for me in a salon near you! In the mean time here are some tasty tid bits of the work I have been doing and there will be more to come. If you are interested in having me style your hair please shoot me a message and include your name, hair type and pictures of the hairstyles you wish to recreate.
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