As I was walking to my car the other day I happened to catch a glimpse of this beautiful head of curls bouncing along to the vehicle a few spaces down. When she turned she saw me and we smiled in appreciation of each other's spiraled tresses.
It's almost as if in those few seconds there was an exchange of understanding, empathy and encouragement.
Understanding, that she too:
*has a million products in her shower that fight frizz, lock in moisture, define curls, add shine etc...
*is terrified to get a trim
*constantly has to unclog the drain in the tub/shower
*is thrilled beyond words when the hair behaves as it's supposed to because you finally found the perfect product or cocktail of products
Empathy, that she too:
*is teased for going against the norm
*has random people ask, 'is that all your hair?', 'did you get a perm?', 'can I touch it?' (the more touching the more frizz)
*suffered through the grow-out process
*has shed numerous tears over a bad haircut
Encouragement:
Rock those curls! They are a beautiful part of the many different forms style can come in!
Yes, her hair was pretty and so was mine and I walked a little taller that day. I hope she did as well!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Check...Done...Already Taken Care Of.
Check...Done...Already Taken Care Of.
Cool news for those of us that love the TLC show, 'Say Yes to the Dress'!
Cool news for those of us that love the TLC show, 'Say Yes to the Dress'!
The Pixie Cut
The 'Pixie Cut' is making a comeback! It started in the twenties with women rebels stretching their boundaries of decency with scissors in tow. It's a significant style and even though short it has some versatility, (pumped up with volumizer, slicked down with gel, adorned with barrettes, headbands, flowers). Perfect summer cut and great for those with fine textured hair. Wavy hair looks good with it as well but we have to do a bit more styling to it.
The thing is, I was looking on-line to see what's in now and so many people have labeled any shorter haircut as a pixie. No! So, here it is: a pixie cut is cropped short in the back and on the sides and two to three inches longer in the crown or top of the head. It can also be short all over with longer fringe (bangs) or longer in the swirl to cover cowlicks.
Who does it look good on? A woman with confidence and fine features. High cheek bones, big eyes and full lips are played up with such a sassy style. Think Halle Berry, Eva Pigford and Alyssa Milano. Lots of texture (razor, slide cutting, chunking) comes into play with this type of cut. So, if you dare, (which I say, 'Go for it!') keep in mind that it will lose shape fast. So, trims should be scheduled every four to six weeks to keep it looking best.
Have fun with it. Get some awesome earrings and necklaces, a sassy new color shade, play up your cheeks, lips or eyes with beautiful simple make up. But above all, pair it with a bright smile, confident posture and a genuine personality and you are sure to shine!http://media.photobucket.com/image/alyssa%20milano%20short%20hair/charmed_lover34/Alyssa%2520Milano/Alyssa_Milano77.jpg
http://www.haircutshairstyles.com/img/photos/full/2009-06/halle_berry_new_short_pixie_haircut259.jpg
http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eva-pigford.jpg
The thing is, I was looking on-line to see what's in now and so many people have labeled any shorter haircut as a pixie. No! So, here it is: a pixie cut is cropped short in the back and on the sides and two to three inches longer in the crown or top of the head. It can also be short all over with longer fringe (bangs) or longer in the swirl to cover cowlicks.
Who does it look good on? A woman with confidence and fine features. High cheek bones, big eyes and full lips are played up with such a sassy style. Think Halle Berry, Eva Pigford and Alyssa Milano. Lots of texture (razor, slide cutting, chunking) comes into play with this type of cut. So, if you dare, (which I say, 'Go for it!') keep in mind that it will lose shape fast. So, trims should be scheduled every four to six weeks to keep it looking best.
Have fun with it. Get some awesome earrings and necklaces, a sassy new color shade, play up your cheeks, lips or eyes with beautiful simple make up. But above all, pair it with a bright smile, confident posture and a genuine personality and you are sure to shine!http://media.photobucket.com/image/alyssa%20milano%20short%20hair/charmed_lover34/Alyssa%2520Milano/Alyssa_Milano77.jpg
http://www.haircutshairstyles.com/img/photos/full/2009-06/halle_berry_new_short_pixie_haircut259.jpg
http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/eva-pigford.jpg
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
My Trip to Charleston
I went to Charleston, South Carolina for a few days and recharged my battery. It was a get-away for mom and I and it was HOT! Not in that, we had such a fabulous time, but in temperature. We made the most of it. Of course, staying in the decadent Charleston Place Hotel helped quite a bit! hee, hee, hee
We went to the spa for pedicures. Mom chose her classic red and I went with trendy jade green. Chanelle did a great job. She was gentle, quiet and thorough. I am usually not a fan of people touching my feet but she put me at ease. So, if you get over that way look her up.
We also did an evening sailing. Not much wind by still therapeutic to the soul being on the water watching the dolphins and pelicans fishing for their dinner. It made me think I could easily live on a houseboat, of course I would have to figure some thing else out for hurricane season.
When we arrived there was a cute salon that caught my attention, Trend Benders, so before we left I let my curiosity guide me through the doors. I met Hassan who, while working on a client, had a brief conversation with me. He's been at that location for 16 years and from what I could tell is still a visionary. He was sharing his idea of making curly hair like mine straight but in a more healthy way. It was energizing to see someone who has been in the industry as long as he has still have that twinkle in his eye and continuing to think about ways he can stretch and pull the tools and techniques he has to create something new for the benefit of the people he knows and may meet. Quite a character! I hope to still have his smile sixteen years down the road.
Charleston streets were charming full of history. However, there was not much diversity so I stuck out with my dark curly hair. I didn't mind though. It's ok to stick out in a crowd when you're fabulous! :)
When we arrived there was a cute salon that caught my attention, Trend Benders, so before we left I let my curiosity guide me through the doors. I met Hassan who, while working on a client, had a brief conversation with me. He's been at that location for 16 years and from what I could tell is still a visionary. He was sharing his idea of making curly hair like mine straight but in a more healthy way. It was energizing to see someone who has been in the industry as long as he has still have that twinkle in his eye and continuing to think about ways he can stretch and pull the tools and techniques he has to create something new for the benefit of the people he knows and may meet. Quite a character! I hope to still have his smile sixteen years down the road.
Charleston streets were charming full of history. However, there was not much diversity so I stuck out with my dark curly hair. I didn't mind though. It's ok to stick out in a crowd when you're fabulous! :)
Monday, May 24, 2010
A Gracious Bride
Saturday I did makeup for a bride in this beautiful hotel room downtown Atlanta. Truly this room was impressive (to me). It was at the Loews Hotel and the suite on the 21st floor had a full wall and corner of floor to ceiling windows. All the natural light I could ask for, an artist's dream! What was even more impressive than the room, however, was the bride herself.
She went for the old glamour of Hollywood look and was gorgeous! I hear so many brides say, (some in jest and others in all seriousness) 'Don't make anyone prettier than me..' This girl kept telling her bridal party how beautiful they all looked and how happy she was that they were there to share in her joy, and it wasn't alcohol induced!:) It came across truly heartfelt. She was organized down to a 't'. She had a binder with iteneraries for everyone down to leaving times per group!! And of course, everything didn't go according to plan but as a testament to her character, her bridal party and stepmother (who I would want on my side any day!) rallied around her to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. Which was truly a joy to see. So many bridal parties are self consumed with how they will look that the bride is an after thought. Not these girls! Yet another testimony to her personality.
She seemed ecstatic to be marrying the man of her heart! It was all of these components that really gave her that bridal glow and made her the prettiest girl in the room! It truly is, 'Fun being a Girl... Great being a Woman!' If you happen to read this Amber, Congratulations and thank you for letting me share such a momentous occasion with you!
She went for the old glamour of Hollywood look and was gorgeous! I hear so many brides say, (some in jest and others in all seriousness) 'Don't make anyone prettier than me..' This girl kept telling her bridal party how beautiful they all looked and how happy she was that they were there to share in her joy, and it wasn't alcohol induced!:) It came across truly heartfelt. She was organized down to a 't'. She had a binder with iteneraries for everyone down to leaving times per group!! And of course, everything didn't go according to plan but as a testament to her character, her bridal party and stepmother (who I would want on my side any day!) rallied around her to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. Which was truly a joy to see. So many bridal parties are self consumed with how they will look that the bride is an after thought. Not these girls! Yet another testimony to her personality.
She seemed ecstatic to be marrying the man of her heart! It was all of these components that really gave her that bridal glow and made her the prettiest girl in the room! It truly is, 'Fun being a Girl... Great being a Woman!' If you happen to read this Amber, Congratulations and thank you for letting me share such a momentous occasion with you!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Why? Why? Why? (a minor peeve)
Why do some women insist on wearing foundation that does not match their skin tones? It's very frustrating to see beautiful women walking around with too light or too dark foundation shades. Makeup is supposed to enhance your appearance not completely change it. Of course makeup is also to make you feel better and more confident. But when you wear foundation that does not match it tells me that you have insecurities with yourself and identity. Is that the impression you want to leave with people?
One half of the world insists on wearing lighter foundation because lighter shades of people reflect affluence and a leisurely style of life. They don't want to look like the commoners that work in the field in the sun. The other half of the world wants to look like they are always on vacation in a sun soaked all inclusive resort.
Remember, foundation is to disappear into the skin. However, if you feel more comfortable being a little lighter or a bit darker, stay within a shade of your skin, either a shade lighter or a shade darker. This way you still look like you and people are not distracted by the line of demarcation. Sounds simple right? I have faith in you. Make me proud!
One half of the world insists on wearing lighter foundation because lighter shades of people reflect affluence and a leisurely style of life. They don't want to look like the commoners that work in the field in the sun. The other half of the world wants to look like they are always on vacation in a sun soaked all inclusive resort.
Remember, foundation is to disappear into the skin. However, if you feel more comfortable being a little lighter or a bit darker, stay within a shade of your skin, either a shade lighter or a shade darker. This way you still look like you and people are not distracted by the line of demarcation. Sounds simple right? I have faith in you. Make me proud!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
One Size Fits All?
A couple of nights ago I held a Syncere Soiree at my house and while I was preparing for it, I had a thought. I wasn't going to write about it at first but while I watched the Today show I felt that I needed to voice my opinion.
The Today Show holds these ambush makeover shows where they pick two women out of the crowd and give them a total overhaul. It's a huge undertaking, clothes, hair and makeup in about an hour I think. I understand the time crunch but this is the third time that I have watched it and both women end up with different hair color but the same cut just styled differently. Am I the only one that sees this? They usually are overworked with longer slightly gray hair or over processed blondes and they come out in their reveal with mid length Lisa Rinna styles and dresses. I want to see awesome layers or a sassy pixie, even a sleek bob. And how about a cute pair of jeans with a trendy top or some well fitted slacks? Just a little more variety in what's done would suffice.
While I was preparing for the soiree on how to get the sun kissed look I read in one magazine to do a 'three' on each side of the face. Forehead, cheek and jaw. Another celebrity artist says put the bronzer on the areas of the face that would be touched by the sun, but in the next sentence they say to do a 'W'. Temple, cheek, bridge of the nose onto the other side of the face. I agree with the thought of putting bronzer on the areas of the face that would be hit by the sun. But, that means that every person should study their face and really asess where that would be on them as an individual. The three and the w are not going to be the way to go for everyone. Models, although different ethnicities, weights, skin types and heights, their face shapes are very similar. More angular and slender. However, the rest of us really vary in face shapes. Maybe the bridge of our nose is deeply inset and doesn't see the sun but the tip of our nose does. Maybe our brow bone protrudes a touch and is more exposed to the sun then the rest of our foreheads. This advice could also be the culprit of our throwing away good bronzer, or other products, because they don't 'work' for us.
So let's make a pack to continue reading the good advice we receive, but to also know our individual 'mugs' and tailor, tailor, tailor. One size does not always fit all. Deal?
The Today Show holds these ambush makeover shows where they pick two women out of the crowd and give them a total overhaul. It's a huge undertaking, clothes, hair and makeup in about an hour I think. I understand the time crunch but this is the third time that I have watched it and both women end up with different hair color but the same cut just styled differently. Am I the only one that sees this? They usually are overworked with longer slightly gray hair or over processed blondes and they come out in their reveal with mid length Lisa Rinna styles and dresses. I want to see awesome layers or a sassy pixie, even a sleek bob. And how about a cute pair of jeans with a trendy top or some well fitted slacks? Just a little more variety in what's done would suffice.
While I was preparing for the soiree on how to get the sun kissed look I read in one magazine to do a 'three' on each side of the face. Forehead, cheek and jaw. Another celebrity artist says put the bronzer on the areas of the face that would be touched by the sun, but in the next sentence they say to do a 'W'. Temple, cheek, bridge of the nose onto the other side of the face. I agree with the thought of putting bronzer on the areas of the face that would be hit by the sun. But, that means that every person should study their face and really asess where that would be on them as an individual. The three and the w are not going to be the way to go for everyone. Models, although different ethnicities, weights, skin types and heights, their face shapes are very similar. More angular and slender. However, the rest of us really vary in face shapes. Maybe the bridge of our nose is deeply inset and doesn't see the sun but the tip of our nose does. Maybe our brow bone protrudes a touch and is more exposed to the sun then the rest of our foreheads. This advice could also be the culprit of our throwing away good bronzer, or other products, because they don't 'work' for us.
So let's make a pack to continue reading the good advice we receive, but to also know our individual 'mugs' and tailor, tailor, tailor. One size does not always fit all. Deal?
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