Sunday, June 27, 2010

Rough Week


Ive been so busy this week but I feel so drained. Some days, SOME, I feel like I'm lacking talent, its hard but some days I'm fooled by a sneaking insecurity. I've not gotten much sleep in the last 2 weeks and have been eating terribly for the last 3 weeks so I'm sure that's attributing to my shitty mood. This week, I'll trump my darkness and shine for everyone.

Friday, June 25, 2010

This Week......


This week has proven to be nutsssss. I've encountered some great people that think I'm great and just want me to do their hair. Tuesday was all about referrals and it felt great, one client wanted my business cards to pass around to her friends since she only wants anyone she knows to come see me! WOWSERS! I've been crackin out Brazilian Blowouts too and this whole weekend revolves around color services and friendly encounters that have turned into great business relationships.
Wednesday I even had a friend say to me I am an inspiration and she wants to mold her business plan after mine. WOWSERS again! The fact is, I love what I do, if it we lived in a rent free society I'd do hair for free on the corner....... Passion makes a business successful.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

B logger!

i cant upload pictures but i wanna make a great post soon, stay tuned:)

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Hair Recovery, I Am Queen!


I recently experienced quite a hair conundrum; a fellow stylist and great colorist, Emily Welton, did a double bleach process with lowlights and a toning and my hair went on freak out mode. For the last 3 weeks I had been on the hunt for moisturizing shampoo's, conditioners and treatments. My haircolor was great ( a nice brown with warm reds, a nice change since I had jetblue-black hair for almost 3 years) but my curl texture was compromised and I was really worried about the dehydrated state of my hair. I'm a die hard fan of sulfate free, moisturizing shampoos and conditioners but nothing I had in my possession was doing the trick..... WHAT TO DO???? I did olive oil treatments, tried many new shampoo's but nothing was moving, until..... a friend recommended Moroccan oil. I thought sure, my hair is almost hay so why not. I purchased Moroccan oil at my salon, Refuge, and was directed to try Moroccan oil shampoo and a conditioner masque by Redken for dense, dry and post trauma hair. PERFECT. I slept overnight with the Moroccan oil saturated in my hair, washed and applied the masque by Redken the next morning and could feel the difference. I re-applied the masque again the next time i washed days later and I can say I see a fabulous difference in my hair. Its being rehabilitated if you will to its original texture, health and shine. It has weight again and bounce and is less malleable. I am very happy I found Moroccan oil and the other great hair care products, i really recommend all the new products i use to anyone who has had a color or chemical service. They'll re hydrate your hair for sure!!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Taking the Time Every Time


Clients call with many needs and its our job to stay on the phone answering as many questions as we can. They are our key to business and look to stylist for advice and suggestions. I get calls and love talking about haircare and products. Ive gotten referrals on color and chemical services and its so exciting!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Rapunzel Magic Curl Soft Photo Shoot






Yesterday, June 15th, I did a beautiful photo shoot. The model, Allison, had amazing platinum blond hair that went on for days. Her hair was stick straight and my job was to make it Rapunzel Magic Curl Softness and I achieved it in 40 mins!!!!! It looks so beautiful and I'm glad to finally get a chance to chip away at creating a portfolio, and a professional one at that.