Every spring, Daylight Saving time always seems to sneak up on us. I feel like it’s two weeks in a row of saying “I can’t believe it’s already almost time to spring forward, I’m not looking forward to losing an hour” and then a week or two of complaining about the hour of sleep weContinue reading “Sunday March 14 is Daylight Saving Time”
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Red series comparisons: Eleven, Pravana, Redken Shades EQ
This is part two of my color line comparisons. Don’t forget to check out Part 1. Most color lines are good at the basics like your naturals and golds, but when you get into coppers and reds some of them just fall flat. Red is one of the most difficult colors to get longevity outContinue reading “Red series comparisons: Eleven, Pravana, Redken Shades EQ”
A year ago
I had just gotten back from what would turn out to be my best timed ever and also last vacation. A few girlfriends and I went away for a weekend. We had been hearing some rumblings of a new virus but it hadn’t really popped up in the states yet, so we weren’t too worriedContinue reading “A year ago”
Leaf and Flower shampoo/conditioner follow up
Back on December 16 I introduced you to the Leaf and Flower line I brought into my suite. The rep for the company I had met with before I purchased any stock was telling me about the pretty awesome results that she had gotten using just the L+F shampoo and conditioner, where the stylist sheContinue reading “Leaf and Flower shampoo/conditioner follow up”
Color Correction Fun
This one started out once upon a time as a color correction on an at home split dye job. We got her hair to a great point considering what we had to work with when we got started during that first session. Being a girl after my own heart, of course in between appointments sheContinue reading “Color Correction Fun”
Comparing color lines: Eleven, Pravana, and Redken Shades EQ
There are going to be two parts to this one, plus a follow up at some point. This one may not be as of much interest to the general public as the article on the reds will be, but it was important to me to share all of the results that I got. If youContinue reading “Comparing color lines: Eleven, Pravana, and Redken Shades EQ”
The basics of hair color and how it works
There’s some really detailed posts coming on color, and I thought it would be helpful to break down some of the differences ahead of time so you have an easy reference to come back to if you have questions as you’re reading along with those. If you need some extra background, the basics of hairContinue reading “The basics of hair color and how it works”
Let’s talk I-tip extensions
There are a lot of different kinds of hair extensions out there, and they all have their pros and cons. After my research I had decided on I-tip extensions as my first certification for a few reasons I’ll dive into shortly, but the quick version is that they were the best bang for the buckContinue reading “Let’s talk I-tip extensions”
Zincuta Ointment Review
Pros: Great for dry skin, wonderful smell, soothes irritated skin Cons: Contains animal products, may not be cost effective for full body use Anyone who knows me already knows I complain a lot about my dry skin. I’ve been fortunate enough to not have major skin issues, but with Covid precautions and wearing a maskContinue reading “Zincuta Ointment Review”
Myths about scalp health
If you haven’t already brushed up on the basics of hair I highly recommend checking it out, or referencing it if you’ve got questions as you read along. Don’t miss out on the rest of the hair myths series. I’ve addressed a lot of hair myths in my years behind the chair and starting myContinue reading “Myths about scalp health”