Monday, July 25, 2011

A quick before and after

Here is one of my darling clients, B.  She has fine blond hair that tends to only grow to a certain length and not get much longer than it is here.



B likes her style of long and straight and wasn't wanting a totally different look, she just wanted to improve on what she already had! She was interested in adding some length but also was really looking for a little more thickness.  We decided on adding about 50 strands of extensions and I think they turned out great!

Extensions are a perfect solution to many hair dilemmas.  If a client has wimpy areas, like around the sides of the face, extensions are a easy fix!  If someone wants pieces of color but doesn't want the commitment of coloring their own hair, extensions are an answer!
There are many different methods of adding extensions as well as different types and quality of hair.  Ask your stylist which method they prefer and which one would be best for the result you are looking for.   I used a bead technique and 100% human hair here on B. (I will post a video soon)  Until then, if you are curious about the bead technique, click here!
For information on pricing for extensions, click here.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dress to the Maxi

The biggest summer fashion trend I have seen this season is the Maxi Dress.  It is long, I am talking floor length.  It is flowing usually from the bust down and it can be really dressy or really casual.  Whichever way you want to wear it, you can be sure you will be in style this summer season!  Here are a few that I love...

 Maxi bra top dress in Ultra Teal $59



Boho print smocked maxi dress  $24.99

DKNYC Gathered neckline maxi dress  $99

Friday, July 8, 2011

A day at the beach...or just look like it!

Don't you wish you were here?  I do!  That looks a lot better than being stuck inside with two sick kiddos:(

If you are in a place like that, lucky you!
For the rest of us, some days we just want our hair to look like we have spent the day there!
Well, my friends, you can actually get the look without stepping foot in the sand!
Check out these super beachy products!


Meet Beach Hair from Kusco Murphy
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This is a pasty pomade that you scrunch in while your hair is damp.  It creates soft waves and separates hair to give it a messy, breezy look.  The scent is a beachy coconut.  It retails for around $30 and can be found here.

Try Beach Beauty Sea Salt Spray


This is a spray that you can apply damp or dry and it creates volume and texture to give an 'undone' finish.  It sells for around $10 and can be found here.

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray


This spray adds texture to fine hair and can also be used on damp or dry hair.  After applying, either diffuse hair or let it dry naturally for enhanced curls and waves.  It retails for $23 and can be purchased here.

Finally, Aveda Be Curly



This is a prep product that is applied to damp hair.  It enhances curl, protects from heat damage, and controls frizz.  Be curly has a citrus aroma and is naturally derived.  It retails for $24 and can be found here and here.