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Hair Color Help

Many of you have contacted me or left post comments asking for hair color help. Salons have been closed for nearly 3 months, and when they do open it will be difficult to get an appointment.

Not only that, but a lot of people don’t want to put themselves at risk of getting COVID-19!

So, […]

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Should I Do My Own Hair?

Now that salons are temporarily closed…should I do my own hair?

There’s a lot of chatter circling this topic right now, and some of you are ready to give it a try while others are a little more cautious.

If you’ve read some of my other posts- you know that I don’t recommend doing your […]

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Face Mask Recall

A popular skincare brand just announced a recall on one of their sheet face masks. I’m not surprised- there are so many cheap skincare products out there and people use them all willy nilly.

Just because a product is on the market does not mean that it is guaranteed to be safe.

I recently wrote […]

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How to Find a Wedding Planner

Did you recently get engaged?

If so, you’re probably ready to start planning your wedding, or maybe you’ve already started! Either way- it’s never too late to hire a wedding planner.

It’s not as easy as you may think. There are so many things to do, and knowing where to start isn’t even the half […]

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Professional Makeup vs. Drugstore Brands

I saw a post this morning on the Reddit app in the “makeup addiction” sub that featured a makeup look that was created with drugstore products under $5. The girl that posted it looked beautiful, but it wasn’t the makeup- she’s naturally gorgeous in my opinion.

That being said…I guess she wanted to show everyone […]

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Daily Hair Care in 5 Easy Steps

Looking after your hair is a daily task, and the more quality you put into your routine the better!

With the right approach, a handful of top tips, and consistency, you’ll be able to keep your hair looking luscious all the time.

Sometimes you’ll be short on time, sometimes you’ll have the luxury of having […]

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Dry Shampoo Benefits for All Hair Types

Washing your hair every day can leave it looking a little limp. Sometimes all your locks need is a little pick-me-up to get them back to looking fresh. And dry shampoo can do the trick. Not only can you get clean and sweet-smelling results, you’ll save plenty of time too! So, let’s look at how […]

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Bangs and Your Face Shape

There are many things to consider when choosing a bang style from texture to styling and more. Bangs and your face shape are often forgotten when contemplating changing your look because you have to worry about how you part your hair, if you have a cowlick, how you style your hair, how often you’re […]

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What Causes Split Ends?

What causes split ends? The answer isn’t as simple as you may think.

There are many different types of split ends and all of them are created by different types of damage.

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Winter Wedding Hair

Winter weddings are on the rise and there’s one thing that I love about celebrating out of the typical warm weather wedding season!

Hairstyles!

Winter wedding hair doesn’t have to be different from the styles you would choose during the summer, but you do have more options.

I usually recommend a […]

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Winter Hair Care Tips

Everything changes with the seasons, and our hair, skin, and nails are often overlooked.

There’s so much to do at home, work, with family, decorating, etc. that we forget to take care of ourselves until something happens.

 

Your skin gets really dry, your hair becomes less manageable, and your […]

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How to Tie a Hair Bow

Have you been wanting to learn how to tie a hair bow? This isn’t your everyday hair bow, so check out this easy how-to and give it a try!

I saw this tutorial on Ulta Beauty’s instagram page about how to tie a holiday hair bow and I knew I needed to share it!

These […]

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Philosophy Microdelivery Peel

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel is a great skin care option for those of you that are too busy for regular facials or complicated skin care regimens!

If you use it just once per week you’ll see positive changes in your skin and you’ll wonder what you did without it.

This is my second week […]

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Up-do With Alopecia

For those of you that suffer from spot baldness or other extreme hair loss issues, going to the salon may not be as exciting as it is for others. Styling your hair is probably a daily struggle, and you don’t even think about getting an up-do with alopecia.

The good news is that hairstylists are […]

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Should I Get Bangs?

Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequent questions I get on this blog! Of course, hair color mishaps and perm disasters are up there. It seems like something as simple as cutting your bangs has increased everyone’s anxiety level at some point.

I like that some people put a lot of […]

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WEN Causes Hair Loss

WEN causes hair loss. Yes, for many it has caused problems like hair loss, sensitivity, etc. That’s because WEN doesn’t live up to it’s promises, and EVERY one of my clients that has used it has horrible hair!

There weren’t many of them at first, but over time I’ve met more and more people that […]

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Should I Get A Perm?

Should I get a perm? That depends on many things, so take some time to read this before you decide whether you should get a perm or change your hair in another way that’s more suitable for you.

I decided to write a post about perms because I hear this question more often […]

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Your Hair on the Big Day

I’ve seen plenty of wedding day salon disasters so I’m giving everyone some information to make sure your big day goes smoothly!

There seems to be a million things to think about when planning a wedding and when it comes to hair most people don’t think past making an appointment.

You can also refer to […]

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10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Hairstylist

I decided to put together a small list of things you shouldn’t say to your stylist. I hope you find it funny…yet informative, and if you’re guilty of any of these things…now you know!

The business of beauty can be frustrating at times…we are challenged to please women that we don’t always know on a […]

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10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Box Color

Surprisingly, I get a lot of clients that look at me puzzled when I say that box color is bad for their hair!

I’ve always known this to be common knowledge and a few of those reasons you can guess without any background in haircolor.

I hear clients say things like- “Doesn’t all […]

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5 Tips on How to Easily Get Whiter Teeth

Everybody likes to have healthy teeth, isn’t that so? That’s why we go to regular dental appointments and try to keep our gums, mouth and teeth perfectly healthy at all times. What about the looks of our teeth, though? Don’t we all want them to be beautiful too, in addition to being healthy? As […]

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My Experience With Clip-In Hair Extensions

 

Most women don’t have the time or headspace to think about things like hair extensions. That was at least the case for me, even though I knew what they were and that they existed. I’d always just considered hair extensions as a thing for people with hair loss—not a beauty enhancer you might […]

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Play Up Your Features with Son & Park Makeup

Women and men can play up their features using Son & Park makeup for a brighter and more youthful glow!

The trick is to use reliable products that have excellent pigmentation paired with creative color techniques. The vital part is customizing your look to fit your best assets instead of just following a generic makeup […]

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How to Cope Without Your Nail Lady

The nail salons are temporarily closed for an undetermined amount of time because of COVID-19. Here’s how to cope without your nail lady!

First of all- stop worrying about how awful your nails look. Nobody gives a shit…really. We’re now in the “coping phase” of living without regular nail appointments, so don’t try to fix […]

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Stunning Wedding Dresses

Lately I’ve seen so many stunning wedding dresses on Reddit, so I thought I’d share them! Some are classic, some are unusual, and some are a little plain in the best of ways!

If you are looking for something beautiful or unique…then we probably have similar taste! I hope to help inspire brides-to-be with […]

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How to Go Darker

If you want to color your hair(or your clients’ hair) a darker level it’s important that you know the rules of how to go darker before you get started.

Formulating for a darker hair color will be different depending on the current level and how light the hair is.

There are several different situations to […]

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