Thursday, May 19, 2011

These are a few of my favorite things...

I thought for my latest post, I would post a few of my favorite hair products! I know there are a million different kinds of products and I have tried my fair share of them. But throughout the years I have developed a system for my hair that I think works pretty well :) Now I will share that with you!

Favorite flat iron:
The reason I LOVE this flat iron so much is because of how smoothly it glides in the hair! Also, it has a smart chip sensor in it that self adjusts the heat settings in the iron so there is so guessing when you're trying to figure out what temperature you should set your iron to.
I've had mine at the salon for almost 3 years and it still works perfectly! Because of this flat iron, I have found curling irons to be completely obsolete! Now when I travel, or go on location for weddings or different events I only have to carry one tool instead of many different tools to create different looks! Its super versatile because you can create so many different textures with this iron. The GHD website has great tutorial videos that I love watching to pick up new tricks!


Favorite hairsprays:
Its a toss up for me. Depending on what look I am going for i switch between Bed head Hard head & White Sands Infinity.
Hard head is great for when I want an intense, strong hold. I use it to tease my hair. I usually take a section of hair, spray under the section, let it dry, then tease the hair! It has amazing hold that will last all day! It's also great for a final spritz after I finish an updo.

White sands Infinity I like for everyday use. It has a great hold but you can still touch the hair after. It also has humidity blockers in it which is great for southwest Florida! I usually use it as a working spray while I'm doing updo styles.


Favorite Shampoo & Conditioner

Obliphica is a pretty unknown brand, but when I was at the Orlando hair show last year, they had a booth was right next to mine so I had the opportunity to check it out. It is a little pricy but I really love the smell and it makes my hair so soft! It has so many benefits like repairs damage, adds moisture, it has a UV filter, it even claims to delays the aging process... yup no grays in my future(I hope)! I like to switch my shampoos and conditioners every so often but I find myself always going back to this one!


Favorite leave-in products:
I have found this to be an absolute miracle for any damaged hair! I use it wet and dry to add moisture to my dry locks! I am constantly abusing my hair with dryers, flat irons, and hair colors, but my hair never appears to be dry and brittle because of this oil! It rescues even the dryest of hair from bad hair days! It is also great as a heat barrier before blowdrying and flat ironing. Not to mention it smells like heaven!

This is one of my newest faves! It literally has 12 different benefits for your hair. It seals color, smoothes frizz, repairs damage, prevents split ends, moisturizes dry hair, strengthens fragile hair, prevents flat iron damage, protects hair from chlorine, wind, and sun damage, adds shine, softness and silky finish, protects from blowdrying, improves texture and manageability, and anti aging formula! Yes, I cheated and looked at the bottle to list all twelve... Theres no way I can remember all that! I usually take the two products and mix it in my hand then put it in my hair.

Favorite product for volume:
This little powder looks like baby powder but packs a punch for your hair! All you do is sprinkle its in dry hair and let the magic happen! It plumps up your strands and makes it look like you just teased your hair! There are a lot of different brands that make this powder or something similar and I must say I like them all equally! This is just the one I am currently using.


Well, there you have it people! Most of these products can be found at the salon where I work (Hair to be Different) or they can be ordered if you really want them :)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Feathers, Extensions and Bling Oh My!

You've seen the feathers on celebrities like Hilary Duff, Kesha, and even Steven Tyler!





Feather extensions have broken into the main stream market! They are a fun, easy way to add color to your hair without all the damage! I've been getting so many requests at the salon lately so I figured it was time to feature it on my blog!


We ordered a salon kit a while back that had an assortment of colors! At only $9/feather, they have been flying off of our shelves! I also got creative one day and made some clip in hair extensions pieces with feathers and bling string! These are the pieces I made.



Me wearing some fun feathers!

Another fun trend in hair is the colored extensions pieces and Dazzle Du hair bling!
If you watched the Grammys last year then Im sure you saw Beyonce's locks dazzling in the light!
Shortly after that, we had many clients asking about the "hair tinsel" they saw in Beyonce's hair so we had to find them! We ended up finding a local rep who not only had the stings, but she also carried them in an assortment of colors! We had to have them! They add a subtle sparkle to your own hair! Great for beach days or a night out! The best thing about them is the fact that you can treat them like your own hair! You can curl them, flat iron them, and wash them as usual. At only $3/string they are a fun, affordable way to sparkle this summer!
Last but not least, We just recently got in colored hair extensions! They are 100% remy human hair (meaning all the cuticles are facing the same direction making the hair super soft). They have been around for a long time but celebrities like Katy perry have really been bringing them back!
We currently have magenta/pink, blue, green, red, blonde, and carmel for only $15 a strand! The great thing about these is they can be re worn up to 3 times!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Spring time Weddings 2011 (photo update)

As we are right in the middle of wedding season here I decided to post some pictures from some weddings I have had the pleasure to work on!

Prepping Tara for her big day!





*Tanya the bridesmaid, she may look familiar from an older post on my blog!

The beautiful couple!

Alicia's side swept style for her wedding!

Heres the wedding party at Hair to be different!

After her wedding, Alicia came to me for a big change! This is her before....

This is Alicia AFTER!!!! looking great!

Here is Erica looking gorgeous on her wedding day!



*photo credit for the first set of wedding pics Austin Trenholm*