3Things my hair needs ...

1.) Pssssst Spray Shampoo- This does wonders for Bangs in between shampoos, Since starting school I've learned that washing my hair on a daily basis is a huge No-No! So Ive slowly limited my hair washing to every other day and now that I have red hair I apparently need to slash that in half and wash my hair once a week. I need to stock up on so Pssssst!

2.) Pony Tail Holders- My usually ends up in a high ballerina bun most days. Its at transition length and I can't deal. I like these ponys cause they Dont damage your hair and I always wear a bunch on my wrist like a bracelet

3.) Color Refresh- My friends Ashley & Sandra are the colorists behind my hair color, They both recommended using Jazzing to "jazz" up my color. It helps make my Reds last longer and stay brighter. Once a week I apply it directly to my noggin for 15 minutes, I also mix it with my conditioner and use it as a color rinse.

The Best Defense is a Great Offense: Lice

It's Back to School time & as many parents know, head lice are a common problem for school aged children 4-12. As a babysitter I'm around kids all the time (luckily its been years since I've heard of an outbreak scare in the schools in Hoboken, knock on wood) and the shear idea of head lice has caused me to have extreme paranoia when it comes to prevention. I literally have my boyfriend check my hair after I'm around any children, I use the Fairy Tales Hair Prevention line and I also use Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo and Conditioner. I've even purchased the medicated shampoo treatment and used it just for good measure. I make it a point to keep my hair pulled up when I'm around kids or working on clients on the salon floor. As a professional hairstylist you always want to check your clients for any signs of lice before beginning a service. If you do find any symptoms recommend the clients parent/guardian that they see a physician and stop your service. And I understand my paranoia may seem a little wacky but the concept of combing out bug eggs from my hair makes my craziness worth it.

Practice good prevention to save yourself from the misery that is lice extraction.
Use hair products like Lice Shield, Fairytales and Mint shampoo
Do not share hair accessories, hats or combs & brushes
Keep hair pulled back in braids or a bun
Check your families scalp once a month,
mention to your nanny or sitter that they should check their hair from time to time too.
Wash Pillowcases weekly and use hot water

Obsessed: Bleach Salon

BLEACH

I'm obsessed with the Looks from Bleach UK. I could look at these photos (Via BleachUk) for days.Word is they're opening a Salon in NYC this Fall and trust me they're on my list of places I'd love to interview with, and hopefully work for once I graduate. Check out they're Blog!

Product Feature: Air Control

Air Control is a flexible hold long lasting hair spray by Aveda. I'm a fan  and I listed it in my top 5 products. With my school's Bridal Competition just around the corner I stocked up on an extra can of this spray. Air Control provides the perfect amount of hold while still being manageable just what a stylist needs when working with a bridal client. While Air Control works well for an up do it also come in handy when styling everyday looks. It sprays on dry so you hair doesnt have a sticky residue and like many Aveda products its eco-friendly. Air control features an Eco Friendly innovative Aerosol Technology & Aveda’s funding of renewable energy to offset the CO2 associated with the manufacturing, transportation and use of Aveda aerosol hairsprays.

School Daze: Carsten Aveda

Interested in Cosmetology? Want to know more about my school? Click the links below to learn about enrolling at Carsten Aveda and watch the interview from Beauty inside a bottle of Carsten Wilms

Carsten Aveda - Interview on Beauty inside a Bottle

Carsten Aveda Institute

Beauty inside a Bottle is a website with a series of videos which focus on the Hair and Beauty Industry. If your interested in Cosmetology, Beauty inside a Bottle is your all access backstage pass into what New York City's top Salons, Spas, Beauty Studios have to offer.

Holiday Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

It's officially summer people, woohoo!

A few suggestions of  things you should do for memorial day weekend:

Take a moment of remembrance for those who have died in service to our Country. Thats the reason this holiday exist and its especially sad that we are in a time of war and people barely realize why we celebrate Memorial Day. Its not just a day off from work so you can drink beer and BB-Q.

If your enjoying the great outdoors Be sure to use sunscreen and dont forget to use sunscreen for you hair too. Aveda carries a great collection of Sun care products and you should definetly spray Sun care viel before and during your time outside in the sun.

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Also Protect your Eyes and wear sunglasses Drink Reposibly and Drive carefully

and Have a GREAT WEEKEND!