Springing Forward

This is my favorite time of year! All the boys want short cuts and all the girls want highlights! What does this mean? Warm weather is coming soon! I will take this late Sunday night and update you on what is going on in my hair and makeup world!

The highlight of the past few weeks was without a doubt the "Fashion Focus Hair Show" in Nashville at the Convention Center. I have been posting statuses about this show and I keep getting asked "What is a hair show". The best way that I can describe it is like a fashion show for hair, a learning experience, a place to get great deals on supplies, and to spend time with people in the industry that go through the same trials and victories that you do every day. I went with fellow hairstylists Casey Teal and Jessica Justice and Nail Tech Lindsey Saboe from Hair and Body. All the different lines have booths and after stocking up on my new favorite line "Its a 10!" and a large bag of false eyelashes for all the prom/wedding season coming up, I parked myself at the best booth for learning creative techniques, Paul Mitchell. Colin Caruso of Caru Salon was the main speaker for the weekend. This was special for me because when I was in school, I assisted for him on stage for the Fashion Focus Show in 2007. His stories about his salon and his marketing ideas and his creativity was so inspiring to me. The main theme that I can tell you as far as color goes was "The Hombre". This is a french term for the way that the French dye fabric. It starts dark and fades to light. Check out any super model right now and she probably has it. This technique can go as dramatic or as natural as you want it.

Another theme he taught us is hair is fun. When it starts feeling like a job make it a hobby. Do hair for you. I took his advice to let my creative juices flow and had 2 clients Cori Johnston and Kayla Wills come in on Saturday and let me put this into practice. I told them to be prepared for change and if they let me do whatever I wanted, I would do it for free!



Cori has a very graduated bob that starts short and gets longer towards her face. She is also known for her spunky blonde hair that she wears so well. She was my perfect candidate for "The Hombre". I put a very warm tone of blonde at her roots with some shots of yellow pigment (shots of pigment added to your custom formulation) and it gradually became a platinum ash blonde on the ends. We kept her blonde but updated and customized her color to fit her lifestyle.



Kayla is a freshman in highschool who has only had a few highlights put in her hair and boy was she in for a treat! It excites me when someone is really excited to see the result! Naturally she is a brunette and I worked with reds and golds. I alternated a red color with extra shots of red pigment to really give it a punch, with a golden color with extra shots of yellow pigment to add more shine, and also a warm mohagany with violet shots of pigment to add depth. These 3 colors created a blend of warmth that gave her a super edgy and pretty color that melted together and put a big smile on her face. I thoroughly enjoyed doing these colors because it let me experiment and step out of the box and I got to create something beautiful.



This week I got to do makeup for Casey Ashley's album cover shoot. He is an upcoming artist and very successful fisherman. I also got the chance to work with Rob Watts Photography for the first time, who's work I have admired for a long time! I just got these pictures back and they look amazing. Very proud to be a part of this project and can't wait to see where his career takes him!




This is Lauren Jaco, a beautiful bride to be. We did her complimentary trial run and after deciding on the perfect wedding day look, we transformed her hair and makeup into the perfect style for her engagement photo session. Her long supermodel hair looked gorgeous from wrapping small sections around the wand of the curling iron instead of inside it. This creates more of a red carpet look rather than the typical curl. Her airbrush makeup lasted her all day and her eyelashes gave an extra pop in the photos.






I encourage everyone to take this time before it gets really warm and get your hair fresh, ready, and brightened up for summer time fun. After being inspired from the hairshow I feel so ready to take everyone's color to the next level and look at your hair from a creative standpoint instead of just covering up gray or roots. Hair is fun and should be continually updated and healthy. Make your appointment soon! I encourage you to check out the next blog that will be FULL of prom and wedding photos from this season! :-) Good night!

NOW INTRODUCING SCHWARZKOPF IGORA COLOR 10! COLOR THAT PROCESSES IN 10 MINUTES!!

I am officially launching a new option to my color selections! Schwarzkopf(the color line I use) has launched a brand new line of colors that only takes 10 minutes to process! This is a great option to save time. It is 100% gray coverage and is permanent. It has 2 amino acids, Arginin and Glycin that are well known for their re-building effect on the deratin fiber of the hair. The nuturing benefits of these amino acids stabilize the protein structure and improve the hair condition. The two amino acids work together as a carrier of color pigments allowing them to penetrate faster and deeping into the hair. The result is a shorter more gentle coloring process! Options include: root touch up, mini root touch up, high lights, low lights, all over color. Message me for details!

October beauty

This month has been slammed with everything I love most. Weddings, haircolor, haircuts, and another photoshoot. I had two weddings this month. One on 10-10-10 (clever) and another was one of my own clients, Kimberly Louvin. Kim's hair was a gorgeous messy bun with polished curls pulled to the side. She used a gorgeous tiara/headband to bring the whole look together. Her makeup put emphasis on her eyes which was a nice mix of bronze tones and violet to bring out the blue in her eyes. The result was a gorgeous bride ready to take the next steps in her life and I wish her the best.




I love men's cuts. I think that a men's cuts are just as important as a woman's cut and there should be time and effort put into it. Just because you are a guy and you have less hair does not mean you should feel like you are going through a drive through at the salon every 4 weeks, get a quick clipper cut and leave. I especially love guy cuts with a story behind them. One of my clients this month has a bet to see how long he can grow his hair out and I am helping him keep it manageable and stylish in between time. Another client has had long hair for a while now and needed it cut short for a school activity. He was quite nervous about it, but after talking through it and making sure he knew it would be cool and a good change up, he got more and more excited. When he looked in the mirror smiling and said, "wow this looks so much better than I thought it would" it made my day and reminded me why I love my job so much! Guys- don't settle for a quick haircut. You deserve just as much treatment, attention, and style in the salon just like the girls do!

Yesterday I took part in a photoshoot that was so fun and I am so proud of. I gathered 5 great friends and clients to model for me and was so fortunate to have Jarrett Gaza be our photographer for the day. All the photoshoots that I do, I put so much emphasis on the hair and makeup, as I should. For this photoshoot, my goal was to perfect the look as a whole: haircut and haircolor, makeup, clothes, accessories, and posing. I have spent the past couple of weeks putting clothes together and picturing it in my head. I also did the models hair color and cut the week before the shoot to make sure everyone had shine and looked fresh and polished. I can't wait to see the final photos which will come in a week or two! Be on the lookout and make sure to leave some comments because I love to hear feedback!



I am looking forward to next month because of my annual Thanksgiving Special! This special happens every year for the week of Thanksgiving and has continued to grow! I am offering $10 off color prices, half price haircuts, and for new clients only free cuts! If you have not already made your appointment call me soon! Spots are filling up fast!

Summer Updates!

Hey everyone! I am taking some time to update everyone on what is going on lately! Business has been going so well and it is very exciting. In the last month I have had 2 wonderful weddings, 2 senior sessions, and looking forward to a major photoshoot with an upcoming artist tomorrow. A common problem this summer is the heat is so unbearable it is causing crazy hair and sweaty makeup. In one of the senior sessions I was a part of with Tara Beth Photography, we were outside and my car said it was 103 degrees! Luckily Megan Smith made a great choice to use my Temptu Airbrush makeup. In the picture above as you can see it appears she is barely sweating! This makeup is amazing. We also used a serum over her curls to keep them from getting frizzy in the humidity.

During the summer time, hair isn't a priority to most people. However, the summertime tends to be the most damaging to your hair. With swimming and heat and a more laid back approach to hair, split ends increase and styiling is a chore. A tip is to make sure you have a moisture mask used once a week. If you lay out by the pool or go out on the lake, leave the mask in all day and your hair will feel amazing after you rinse it out!


Keep up the referrals! Remember send 3 people to me and your next haircut is on me. Hope everyone is having a fabulous summer!
I have also had the chance to do some brazilian keratin treatments including on myself. It has been the best thing I have done for my hair to date. I wash it, blow dry for 10 minutes with my fingers and do a small amount of flat ironing on the ends. I can finally pull off a short fun flirty cut because my hair is flat. It has been a great change and I wish everyone could do it! It feels so healthy and has such a shine to it.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment Marcia Teixeira

The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is neither a traditional relaxer nor a straightener that can only be used on certain types of hair. There is nothing traditional about this new service. It is a universal product that can be used safely on any type of hair- dry, frizzy, overprocesses, color treated, ethnic, or even unprocessed virgin hair. Everyone can get the same results- healthy, shiny, frizz-free, manageable hair!

This process is different from other harsh straighteners and relaxers because it does not involve breaking down the hair and restructuring it. Other treatments have a pH level usually greater than 9 (very high alkalinity), causing the hair to be damaged. The pH range of the Brazilian Keratin Treatment is between 4 and 5, which is exaclty mathing the normal pH of the hair itself! The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is a long lasting and gentle reversible treatment that will eventually wash out over time without harming the hair. When it comes to keratin, its toughness is the key to the structural support it offers hair. Keratin's durability and strength to protect are the secrets that improve the hair both inside and out. The unique Biopolymer ingredient is virtually a liquid form of hair that gently blends with the hair on your head to help restore what has been lost through chemical and environmental stresses.

There are 3 options to choose from when it comes to Brazilian Keratin Treatment-

1. Original Formula:
Clients with Caucasian or Asian types of hair usually obtain the best results from the original formula. If you have dry, frizzy, curly hair this is an excellent idea for you. It removes most if not all of your natural curl, strengthens, and gives shine to your hair. Imagine letting your hair airdry and having no frizz or curl!

2. Chocolate Extreme De-Frizzing Formula:
This treatment features an Essential Amino Acid Blend containing eleven proteins, cupuacu butter, cocoa butter, flax seed oil protein, cinnamon essential oil, and of course Keratin Biopolymer. It is for clients with very coarse ethnic type hair or extremely tight curls. It will produce a more dramatic reslut than the original formula.

3. Advanced Brazilian Keratin Treatment:
This is for clients who swim or exercise every day, or clients who don't like the idea of waiting 3 or 4 days to shampoo their hair after recieveing the service. The difference between this product and the others is clients can shampoo and condition their hair 24 hours after the treatment, and the results will last approximately 6 to 8 weeks as opposed to up to 4 months.

Do's and Don'ts after Brazilian Keratin Treatment:
1. Don't was the hair for three days for the Chocolate and 4 days for the Original after getting the treatment. This allows the treatment to develope fully.

2. Don't tie the hair into a pony tail or braid, use hair clips, hair bands, or bobby pins, since these can affect the straightness of the hair and create unwant dents waves or curls.

3. Don't sweat excessively.

4. If you sweat or get your hair wet accidentally, use a blowdryer immediately and flat iron the areas where needed.

5. Use shampoos and conditioners that are sodium chloride free and sulfate free. There are Shampoos and Conditioners made by Marcia Teixeira that are recommended.

FAQ:
1. Can I perform this treatment after having my hair colored?
Yes this treatment should be used after the hair color. You may not color your hair until 2 to 3 weeks after the treatment.

2.Can I still wear my hair curly with this treatment?
Yes this treatment only removes 60 to 90 percent of your curl. It is more for removing frizz. It will cut your time by more than half for styling. It will flat iron easier and curl prettier.

3.How long will the results last?
Up to 4 months on most hair

4.Can I swim with this treatment?
Only after the 4 day period with the exception of the advanced treatment. The more you swim, the quicker it will fade off as with hair color because of the chlorine or salt buildup.

5. Can I use products during the 4 day period?
No. Do not use product of any kind to allow the treatment to fully develop.

Please message me or write a comment with any questions you have about the treatment. If you know me you know that I do not talk up a product unless it works! This is a great service and is the new trend all over the nation. It is a great service for virtually anyone and is very affordable for the time that it lasts! Message for pricing details. There is a discount for your first treatment so please ask about it!

Kayla
www.braziliankeratin.com

Curly Curly Curly

Curls. So fun. So bouncy. So glamourous and romantic. For some, such as myself, its so easy! For some it takes a little more work, but there are so many fun and easy ways to master curly hair. So much of successfulness with curly hair depends on your haircut! Blunt, heavy, and bulky cuts will never work with curly hair! Make sure you have layers and disconnection. Twisting the hair is the key to styling. Whether you twist and diffuse, twist and air dry, or dry and twist around a curling iron its all about the twist. It is the key to modern looking curls. Take small sections and wrap around your finger before drying or wrap around any size curling iron instead of putting it through the clamp. It makes for a more modern curl but watch out for your fingers! Another great way to enhance your curls is through hair color! Sounds crazy I'm sure! Highlights or different tones through your hair can enhance curls because it gives it the effect as though the different colors are wrapping around eachother. This does not mean you have to get streaks through your hair for it to look good! Natural highlights or different shades of your natural color is a perfect option!

Summer Time... lets keep our hair healthy....

Hello all! I missed last weeks blog due to vacation. I know poor me! I thoroughly enjoyed the time on the beach. It was the most perfect weather and the time with family was priceless. As summer aproaches, everyone's lifestyles change and cause greater stress on your hair. There are many tips that can keep your hair moisturized, shiny, healthy, and looking beautiful.

1. Go natural. Let your hair dry naturally. If you have curly hair, put in a little gel and let it go! This is such a beautiful look for summer. It saves the effort and damage of constant blow drying and flat ironing.

2. Out for a day at the beach, pool, or lake? Wet your hair and apply a conditioner or moisture treatment in your hair before going out. Pull it up in a pony tail, braid, or bun and let it soak all day. Your hair will feel amazing after you rinse it that night. Its quite exciting.

3. Wear a hat as much as possible to protect your hair color.

4. Never forget your sunscreen to protect your skin! The best way to fight the ageing process is to save your skin from the damage of the sun at all times.

Questions Welcome!