Do you trust your stylist?

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Thank you for stopping by again!  I love writing these notes for my blog and appreciate your interest in what I share about all things hair!  Let me begin this one about trust by saying this:  I understand that trusting takes some time and in this beautiful client/stylist relationship, trust must be earned on my part.  Mutual respect and camaraderie …

Healthy Hair: Nourishment from the inside out

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Strong, healthy hair. We all aspire to have it and admire those who do. The health of your hair is not simply defined by external treatment, such as products, heat, styling, or conditioners. Hair strength is also a result of what you consume. From food to medication and supplements, you can impact hair growth and strength both positively or negatively. …

Celeb Hair! I Don’t Care! How to get the best style possible for your hair type.

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Expectations vs. Reality. We see these memes all over social media, and while they bring a giggle and smile as we’re scrolling being a recipient of such an outcome is no a laughing matter. So often we set our expectations based on a photo of a product or service only to be disappointed at the outcome. I’ve been guilty of …

The Art of French Balayage

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The Art of French Balayage We’ve talked about French Balayage in previous articles.  It’s one of my favorite topics because Balayage is a technique that is much like an artist uses techniques and methods in creating one-of-a-kind work.  I’ve attended many continuing education classes about French Balayage and have spent the better part of my decade-long career as a stylist …

What to Do if You Get a Bad Haircut

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Oh no. It’s happened. You’ve arrived home from the salon, or perhaps you’re still there staring at yourself while sitting in the chair, and it hits you. You just got a terrible haircut. You might be on the edge of tears, angry, or at a loss for words. Let’s not dwell on the negative anymore dear, it’s time for solutions. …

3 Ways to Prepare your Hair for Summer!

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Remember when you were just a teen and giddily, with your friends you’d apply some brand of lightener spray onto your hair, then bask in the sun for hours and await its kisses?  Oh to be young again…NOT!  Thank goodness those days are behind us!  We are beautiful, mature, sophisticated women.  We know that pampering ourselves is well-deserved – so …

Why Continuing Education in the Beauty Biz Matters

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I’m often asked why I take the time to attend Continuing Education Units (CEUs or classes.)  They are usually a full day (away from my clients ☹) and can be costly.  But not attending isn’t an option for me – I enjoy these classes because they bring me up to speed on what’s new in the fashion world, connect me …