Hair tip of the day: Looker younger instantly!

The best way to look younger is to take the cut that you have and add layers to it. It will soften the whole look instantly! By softening the lines of the haircut around your face, you will erase years from your face. Blunt haircuts are best worn by those 25 and younger, otherwise opt for layers!:)

Hair tip of the day: Bridal Hair!

As the Bride all eyes are on you. This is your day to shine! That being said, this isn't your day to look like a completely different person. The Groom should recognize you as you come down the aisle! How does your Hubby-to-be enjoy your hair? Does he think it's sexy up or does it remind him of his old Aunt Bess? It is your day but do keep in mind what your man likes (it will come in handy on the wedding night... he he). You want him to have this picture of his beautiful wife in his head for years to come. Let your hair be "you" but with a little more pizzaz! Try different veils and accessories before settleing on the one that says PERFECTION. Have fun with all the girlieness that is the wedding and at the same time let it scream YOU! :)

Hair tip of the day: Convertible Hair!

As the weather gets nicer it's time for the tops to come down on people's convertibles and for the sunroofs to be opened wide. Don't get caught with a tangled mess of hair. In your glove box it's a good idea to keep a ponytail holder,(if your hair is long enough)a scarf, mini hairspray and a brush. And it's a good idea to have the same in your purse. That way you are always prepared for the wind blowing on you, even in a friends car! If you have shorter hair, a shot of hair spray will keep your style in place. Hairspray is great for a ponytail too, especially on the tail part. Enjoy the sun and the ride in style!:)

Hair tip of the day: Have a style that looks great even if you do nothing to it!

Be honest with yourself. If you are not a blow drying, curling iron wielding, hair spray junkie, get a cut that for sure doesn't need that stuff to look it's best. Even if you flat iron your wavy hair most of the time, make sure the the cut still works when you let it go wavy. When consulting with your Stylist, be honest about exactly what you will and won't do. That way you will look as fantastic outside of the salon as you do in the chair, before you leave the salon. Let your Stylist explain to you what cuts will work with the hair that you have as well as what you will have to do to make a cut work that isn't exactly tailored to your hair type. That way you can make an informed decision and can decide "do I want more sleep or to do my hair in the morning?". The choice is yours! :)

Hair tip of the day: Eyebrows!

It is my opinion that there are only 3 cases in which eyebrow color should be altered. Eyebrows frame your face and don't need to be the exact color of your hair. They blend in with most hair colors. Here are my 3 exceptions:

1) Your eyebrows are too light. Like I said they are the frame to your eyes, so let them be seen. This doesn't mean they need to be black, just a little darker to be existent.

2)You have pale blonde (all over) hair and your eyebrows are black. They should be softened a shade or two. Just to cut the contrast between the two colors. Even if you have pale hi-lites and still have your dark hair strands as well, the dark eyebrows work!

3)Grey or Unpigmented hair in your eyebrows is always a good reason to have them tinted! If the grey is covered in your hair and not your eyebrows it's a bizarre mixture. So bye-bye grey in the brows!:)

Hair tip of the day: Hollywood Hair!

You know that tousled, soft wavy hair style that the Victoria Secret models wear? That is Hollywood hair! It's the "I didn't try to look as sexy and fabulous as I do" hair. Anyone with medium to long hair can pull off this look. With your hair dry (even if your hair is curly, you can do this without straightening it first),take a 1" curling iron and take big sections of hair (2" sections) and do ringlets. After you are done, use your hands to finger through the curls and you're done. No need to spray. If you have a lot of fly-a-ways, use a dab of pomade. You want your Hollywood hair to be as touchable as it looks!:)

Hair tip of the day: Is your Stylist training regularly?

It's important that any professional, whatever their job, to train consistently. That is especially true as a Stylist. New colors and techniques are coming out all the time. Not only does training keep my skills current, it keeps me excited and motivated about what I'm doing! I stay current so that my clients can stay current. I train a minimum of twice a year. My clients look forward to hearing about what I'll be learning. When something new comes out, like the Brazilian Blowout, I want to have the knowledge and know how to educate my clients. I want to have every tool in my aresanal and the knowledge to use them. Speak with your Stylist about what training they have done recently and what they have lined up in the future. Know that your Stylist is well informed and trained and you are sure to get the best looking hair possible!:)