Happy Valentines Day Hair lovers!!!
It has definitely been a minute! I do apologize. In the recent month I have completed a move to San Diego, California and today picked up my license to officially, and legally do hair in California! YAY!!!
I have recently started working in a salon and spa "WalterTodd" in the North park area. I am so excited to be joining their family of very talented stylists and fun and positive energy!! I hope that if any of you all know anyone in the Hillcrest, North Park, Balboa area let them know I have arrived and would love to help them achieve their hair destiny!
To all of My client-friends in Atlanta and all my family, I am truly blessed to have you in my life! All of your support, well wishes, and sadness for your hair that I was leaving have been such an amazing boost of energy and confidence. The life I lead as a stylist is that of knowing I will never be the best, I will never know it all, and all I can continue to do is my best. Your encouragement and support have made me feel closer to my goals and have pushed me to believe that I really am good and I can do anything. So, I thank you and love you all!
And so it is..... Valentines day that is!! So guys use those products to use appropriately and correctly (check earlier post for help) and ladies break out those curling irons, hot rollers, and hairspray and enjoy the love of one another and eachother... and for your hair, eh! We'll take care of putting the love back in tomorrow after tonight's teasing fun!!
Much love and happy hair!!
rae
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
1/2/11 Hairepy
Hello all and Happy New Year!
Tis the season for a new look and new you! That's at least what I hear mostly this time of year. So... I just have a few suggestions...... If you are ready to change your look whether it's drastic or not, schedule a consultation with your hairstylist. Don't worry! They should only last about 15 minutes and should be free! Even if you have to do a phone consult with your stylist, it is better than not doing it at all. This gives you both the chance to talk about what you really want, what will work and what's realistic. It also gives you the chance to go home and think about it and come up with a great decision for your look. This is also a great idea for timing. If you are anxious for a new look and book any random appointment the stylist might not have the time to complete your look or at least complete it good enough and the way you wanted. It's very important to care enough about your look to book a consultation before your service. In conclusion, the consultation helps you make a non-impulsive, educated decision and also helps you book the appropriate appointment, making it a win-win situation for you and your stylist!
Is your idea a picture????? No we do not hate pictures. Sometimes lingo's and communication can be lost in translation. A picture actually helps both party's come to the same conclusion. That being said it is very important that the hair in the picture you select has relevance to your hair type and life style. If you have straight, fine hair it won't be possible to give you Taylor swifts hair. Or vice versa and not have enough time in your day to straighten and style your natural Taylor swift hair to look like Jennifer Anniston.
I hope that this helps you all in your new year, new look! And don't be scared to ask any questions!
rae
Tis the season for a new look and new you! That's at least what I hear mostly this time of year. So... I just have a few suggestions...... If you are ready to change your look whether it's drastic or not, schedule a consultation with your hairstylist. Don't worry! They should only last about 15 minutes and should be free! Even if you have to do a phone consult with your stylist, it is better than not doing it at all. This gives you both the chance to talk about what you really want, what will work and what's realistic. It also gives you the chance to go home and think about it and come up with a great decision for your look. This is also a great idea for timing. If you are anxious for a new look and book any random appointment the stylist might not have the time to complete your look or at least complete it good enough and the way you wanted. It's very important to care enough about your look to book a consultation before your service. In conclusion, the consultation helps you make a non-impulsive, educated decision and also helps you book the appropriate appointment, making it a win-win situation for you and your stylist!
Is your idea a picture????? No we do not hate pictures. Sometimes lingo's and communication can be lost in translation. A picture actually helps both party's come to the same conclusion. That being said it is very important that the hair in the picture you select has relevance to your hair type and life style. If you have straight, fine hair it won't be possible to give you Taylor swifts hair. Or vice versa and not have enough time in your day to straighten and style your natural Taylor swift hair to look like Jennifer Anniston.
I hope that this helps you all in your new year, new look! And don't be scared to ask any questions!
rae
Friday, December 31, 2010
Hairepy 12/31/2010
Hello all!
It has definitely been a minute. With the holidays, after holiday exhaustion, and of course the illness, it's been hard to keep up. However it is New Years Eve and I'd love for all you hair lovers and care takers alike to make an oath:
Hair, I promise to take good care of you! I promise to listen to my stylist when they say I need a trim no later than 12 weeks, and that coloring my own hair can only result in negative things. I promise to use the products that are meant for my hair, and not to over buy or under use the things I have. Hair I promise to you, oh the framer of my face, the thing that makes my eyes pop and skin glow, to really take care of you the best way I know how. I won't over wash, flat iron, curl, or stick you up in a funky ponytail. I love you and I will cherish you. I promise to do all the research I can when trying something new, or if a silly commercial taunts my imagination. My New Years resolution is to treat you like I want you to treat me.
It is no wonder that when we mistreat our hair, by not getting it trimmed, over heating, and under-using, that our hair doesn't do what we would like. Celebrities have teams of professionals work on them for photo shoots and movies. And 100% they do not use boxed color, do not be fooled!
So, Happy New Year! And happy hair year!
It has definitely been a minute. With the holidays, after holiday exhaustion, and of course the illness, it's been hard to keep up. However it is New Years Eve and I'd love for all you hair lovers and care takers alike to make an oath:
Hair, I promise to take good care of you! I promise to listen to my stylist when they say I need a trim no later than 12 weeks, and that coloring my own hair can only result in negative things. I promise to use the products that are meant for my hair, and not to over buy or under use the things I have. Hair I promise to you, oh the framer of my face, the thing that makes my eyes pop and skin glow, to really take care of you the best way I know how. I won't over wash, flat iron, curl, or stick you up in a funky ponytail. I love you and I will cherish you. I promise to do all the research I can when trying something new, or if a silly commercial taunts my imagination. My New Years resolution is to treat you like I want you to treat me.
It is no wonder that when we mistreat our hair, by not getting it trimmed, over heating, and under-using, that our hair doesn't do what we would like. Celebrities have teams of professionals work on them for photo shoots and movies. And 100% they do not use boxed color, do not be fooled!
So, Happy New Year! And happy hair year!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hairepy 12/21/2010
Hello everyone!!!
As it gets closer to the holidays I hear and over hear lots of talk about holiday hair. This is hair that is a bit different than your normal everyday hair, maybe a bit of a curl or wave, or extra straight and shiny. Whatever your holiday hair desire there are just a couple of things I suggest you have.
1. Great style and hold products: Really, no matter the day or time of year, if you want your hair to do much of anything you need a styling and hold product. My favorites are Bumble styling lotion, thickening hairspray, and styling creme. This ensures that your style will hold and keep through the day, pictures, through dancing and what not. These products are also great for heat protection and shine.
2. The right tools:
a.Using a 1" curling iron for a wavy look is essential. take a half inch section of hair and actually manually wrap the hair around the iron. This gives you a very pretty, soft wave instead of a prom curl.
b. flat irons are great for both, depending how hot tool savvy you are. But for a smooth look it's all about taking your time! Please, I do not mean minutes per section, I mean sectioning out your hair, combing the section, and going through each section with care.
c. My personal fav!! hot rollers! Now that they come larger you can't beat the soft body and volume these babys give ya! And they are very inexpensive and quick for you time conscious!
3. Lets talk hairspray!! Ladies and Gentlemen please put your cans of aqua net, final net, and whatever other spray that gives your hair that hard flaky finish down!!! Hair sprays like Bumbles Spray de mode and does it all are perfect for holiday looks! they give some shine, great hold with memory and still allow your hair to move.....like it's suppose to, and do not flake. Please follow the directions, holding it only 1/2" away will only lead to you starting over from the shampoo no matter the spray.
4. Need extra shine? HEMP SPRAY by Alterna is my favorite. It is perfectly light and gives such a beautiful shine. Not to mention the pleasant scent. Though light you can spray too much. Stay away from the root and remember you can always add more, so start small.
hint: when you concentrate your shine spray at the curve of your head it gives your hair an enhanced natural shine.
Happy styling, and please don't be shy! if there are any questions about styling, holiday hair etc. please let me know!
rae
As it gets closer to the holidays I hear and over hear lots of talk about holiday hair. This is hair that is a bit different than your normal everyday hair, maybe a bit of a curl or wave, or extra straight and shiny. Whatever your holiday hair desire there are just a couple of things I suggest you have.
1. Great style and hold products: Really, no matter the day or time of year, if you want your hair to do much of anything you need a styling and hold product. My favorites are Bumble styling lotion, thickening hairspray, and styling creme. This ensures that your style will hold and keep through the day, pictures, through dancing and what not. These products are also great for heat protection and shine.
2. The right tools:
a.Using a 1" curling iron for a wavy look is essential. take a half inch section of hair and actually manually wrap the hair around the iron. This gives you a very pretty, soft wave instead of a prom curl.
b. flat irons are great for both, depending how hot tool savvy you are. But for a smooth look it's all about taking your time! Please, I do not mean minutes per section, I mean sectioning out your hair, combing the section, and going through each section with care.
c. My personal fav!! hot rollers! Now that they come larger you can't beat the soft body and volume these babys give ya! And they are very inexpensive and quick for you time conscious!
3. Lets talk hairspray!! Ladies and Gentlemen please put your cans of aqua net, final net, and whatever other spray that gives your hair that hard flaky finish down!!! Hair sprays like Bumbles Spray de mode and does it all are perfect for holiday looks! they give some shine, great hold with memory and still allow your hair to move.....like it's suppose to, and do not flake. Please follow the directions, holding it only 1/2" away will only lead to you starting over from the shampoo no matter the spray.
4. Need extra shine? HEMP SPRAY by Alterna is my favorite. It is perfectly light and gives such a beautiful shine. Not to mention the pleasant scent. Though light you can spray too much. Stay away from the root and remember you can always add more, so start small.
hint: when you concentrate your shine spray at the curve of your head it gives your hair an enhanced natural shine.
Happy styling, and please don't be shy! if there are any questions about styling, holiday hair etc. please let me know!
rae
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Hairepy 12/19/2010
Product distribution! Over the years I have seen and heard so many say that they just can't do their hair the same way once they leave the salon. When I ask about their routine it usually is due to lack of product distribution. So....
1. Hair should always be about 70% dry before applying product, when hair is too wet the product either slips off with excess water or evaporates with it when drying.
2. Apply evenly and liberally. Three spritzes won't cover it. Really get in there, by all means don't go in the other direction and use too much, but you spent the money for it to work right? So, get it in there!!
3. Comb it through!!! this helps the product really distribute everywhere instead of settling in spots.
4. Men!! patting your hair with the product and/or concentrating it in one area isn't going to cut it! lather product through out hair before worrying about styling it. Your hair should be 90% to 100% dry for pomades and waxes. Directions might tell you differently, in my professional experience using pomades and waxes on dry hair is when you get the best results without having to use so much product at one time or having to go back to apply more.
5.The product needs to get in the hair to work appropriately! So... take that fortune out of the cabinet and use it like it needs to be used!
First and foremost, make sure you and your stylist have decided on the right product for your hair and styling needs, not having the right product can also be the culprit. Don't settle for another product because they don't have it in stock, ask when the next order comes in, if another location has it, or research somewhere easily accessible that does. This IS your money and your hair... after all.
Happy Styling
rae
1. Hair should always be about 70% dry before applying product, when hair is too wet the product either slips off with excess water or evaporates with it when drying.
2. Apply evenly and liberally. Three spritzes won't cover it. Really get in there, by all means don't go in the other direction and use too much, but you spent the money for it to work right? So, get it in there!!
3. Comb it through!!! this helps the product really distribute everywhere instead of settling in spots.
4. Men!! patting your hair with the product and/or concentrating it in one area isn't going to cut it! lather product through out hair before worrying about styling it. Your hair should be 90% to 100% dry for pomades and waxes. Directions might tell you differently, in my professional experience using pomades and waxes on dry hair is when you get the best results without having to use so much product at one time or having to go back to apply more.
5.The product needs to get in the hair to work appropriately! So... take that fortune out of the cabinet and use it like it needs to be used!
First and foremost, make sure you and your stylist have decided on the right product for your hair and styling needs, not having the right product can also be the culprit. Don't settle for another product because they don't have it in stock, ask when the next order comes in, if another location has it, or research somewhere easily accessible that does. This IS your money and your hair... after all.
Happy Styling
rae
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Hairepy 12/18/2010
I myself have been trying to grow my hair, as many of you are! Even as a stylist with a plethora of amazing products have been finding it hard not to have to restyle my hair everyday. Time, skill, need, laziness (me), whatever your excuse, styling everyday is not always an option. But, waking up in the morning with knots and "rattines" makes things, oooooh dare I say... TANGLEY! Again, like many others I am growing my hair to be "long and luxurious" so, who wants to opt for an always easy ponytail, bun thingy!!!
Remedy: silk cap. sound familiar? you can find them at your local CVS or beauty supply for under $3. Not the most attractive night routine, however, sleeping with a silk/satin cap has transformed my hair. I barely need to brush it in the a.m. let alone style it....again.... Please give it a try! you won't regret!
Remedy: silk cap. sound familiar? you can find them at your local CVS or beauty supply for under $3. Not the most attractive night routine, however, sleeping with a silk/satin cap has transformed my hair. I barely need to brush it in the a.m. let alone style it....again.... Please give it a try! you won't regret!
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