Molly's Tutorial Video

My friend Molly  made this tutorial video for school. Its adorable and so is she!

I love Topknots, I wish I had more hair since my top knot is more of a top nubbin, haha.

I think top knots are a perfect daytime-nighttime style. You can wear it to the dentist or out on a hot date. I wear my hair in a bun more often now since its in the "growing out" phase, I hate the length it is, you know that weird at the shoulders doesn't know what to do with its self phase? so top knots are my go to style. And now thanks to little Miss Molly it can be your go to style too!

Tigi Academy Class

A few weeks ago my friends and I attended a Hair Cut-Color Class at the Tigi Academy in Soho. It was seriously awesome sauce. I loved the fact that they had 3 instructors alternating throughout the lesson and it was so streamlined and they were all so engaging to watch. I learned so much more information in such a short amount of time.  Below are a few shots I took during the class. Going to the Tigi Academy definitely changed my opinion of Toni and Guy and Tigi, I had always thought that they were super cheesy and trying really hard to be edgy and cool. ( I still think they try too hard to be cool) But as a Stylist I can see that the products they make and the company they run is based around progressive thinking & the fact that they are stylists and want the best products; Made by Stylist, For Stylist.

I purchased 3 products after the class...the Catwalk dry shampoo, Bed Head Sugar Shock (similar to a sea salt spray, it gives your hair beach-y texture and smells like cotton candy, Yum!) and the little paddle brush I've nicknamed Birdie. I love the Dry Shampoo and use it almost everyother day (see: 3 things my hair needs) Sugar Shock is fun but I use it only once in a while and Birdie is the love of my life!



I wish I got a Before picture, this dude had very long hair




Sand-Oh and I





Tati, Sandra, Me

Kesha, Ashley & Steph

Bridal Competition Makeup

 

Last Night, Javier from Faces by Javier hosted a Bridal Makeup Tutorial for some friends and I. I got to be the model which was fun cause I've only had my makeup done professional once before. Being the model had its benefits because I could feel how much pressure and the kinds of brush strokes he would use to apply the makeup. The session with Javier will come in very handy next week for the Carsten Aveda Bridal Competition. He gave us lots of tip and techniques to applying makeup to achieve a fresh natural glowing Bride. You can go to his Website to book him for your Special Event or for a Tutorial Session Watch his videos on Youtube to keep up with the  hottest makeup looks.

Beauty and the Beast: Jemma Kidd Makeup Master class

I picked up this book at the library the other day. Its really awesome. Jemma Kidd is a former model and now a famous makeup artist. The book is huge and filled with so much information. Jemma did a great job breaking things down and making the book very visually pleasing. And whether your new to makeup or have been applying it for decades, this book is a great investment for you. Newbies won't be overwhelmed and she list many options and encourages you to experiment. She features great tips and side notes even seasoned artists may learn a thing or two. She does day to night, Beach or boardroom, special occasion or casual looks and works with every skin tone under the sun. I definitely recommend adding Make-up Masterclass to your library.

Hair's How: Faux Bob

 A faux bob is a great style that allows you to play with the idea of having short hair without the commitment of cutting off your long locks. Last Fall I wore my hair in a faux bob to my cousin's wedding and loved the look so much that I ended up cutting 13 inches of my hair and donating it to locks of love.

To Achieve a Faux bob your hair should be longer than shoulder length with layers.

Before: Long Hair

After: Faux Bob

You will need:

-Curling iron 1-1.5 inch

-Tail comb

-Pony tail elastic tie

-Bobby Pins and U- Pins (buy the pins that match your hair color)

-Hair Spray ( I love Loreal Elnett Strong Hold)

-Optional accessory (Rhinestone clips, flowers, headband)

1.) Curl your entire head using the desired curl pattern. As you are curling you should wrap each hair section  around itself and pin it to your head this will produce a long lasting curl.

2.) Once you are finished take a few minutes to let the curls cool and set, I usually apply my makeup since all my hair is pinned up and out of my face. You can begin to remove pins from the curls that are nearest the nape of your neck in the back. You want to gather the longest layer of hair into a low ponytail. 

3.) You can then take the hair that's in the ponytail and roll it from ends up to the base or wrap the pony into a bun and pin it or I like to braid it and then flat pin it up against my head. It all depends on your hair type and the look that you want. Just make sure it is secure and discretely pinned.

4.) Once your longest layers are pinned up you can remove the pins from the curls on the top and sides. Loosen the curls and reshape with your fingers. If you have any long strands you can use the U-pins to form a shorter curl and pin hair into a bob. Your hair should fall in between your shoulders and your chin. You want the illusion of short hair without having to actually cut it.

5.) Finish with hair spray. If you want volume on top tease with your tail comb and then add your accessory of choice.

Some examples of Faux bobs

 Images via Google