Thank you guys for your participation - I had a great time. And I will admit, it was nice to get out of Minneapolis for a couple of days. The temperature right now is around 8 degrees - and it is only going to get worse over the next few days.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Houston Trip
I am currently in Houston and just finished presenting to a group of stylists in the MasterCuts division. What a great group of people! I really enjoyed being able to sit down with them today and talk about what we are passionate about - education.
Thank you guys for your participation - I had a great time. And I will admit, it was nice to get out of Minneapolis for a couple of days. The temperature right now is around 8 degrees - and it is only going to get worse over the next few days.
Thank you guys for your participation - I had a great time. And I will admit, it was nice to get out of Minneapolis for a couple of days. The temperature right now is around 8 degrees - and it is only going to get worse over the next few days.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Golden Globe Style
Watching the Golden Globes last night I realized one thing – within a haircut, you have to have design and finish. When looking at the hairstyles from last night, I realized that many women were lacking both of these.
Take a look at Angelina Jolie – she is absolutely beautiful. Her dress is intricate and has so much architecture to it, however there is a disconnect between her dress and her hair. You see people putting all of this effort into their clothing, makeup, accessories, and then visually a lack of effort with hair.
The same can be said with Sandra Bullock and Olivia Wilde – both of their dresses were beautifully detailed, but their hair wasn’t. (I will say I do like Sandra Bullock’s new fringe. The sides are a little too straight for her age, but if she softened up the sides and had more movement to her hair, it would be perfect.)
Anne Hathaway had the whole package last night. Just a little bit softness, bend, color and finish in the hair goes a long way and makes long hair flattering. Long hair isn’t just about the length –it is about the design and shape!
For the men, it seems like men’s hair was much more deliberate and styled than most of the women’s. Product was a must for most of these looks. What happened? Was there a reversal of the role of male and female in hair?
* all photos courtesy of justjared.com
Take a look at Angelina Jolie – she is absolutely beautiful. Her dress is intricate and has so much architecture to it, however there is a disconnect between her dress and her hair. You see people putting all of this effort into their clothing, makeup, accessories, and then visually a lack of effort with hair.
The same can be said with Sandra Bullock and Olivia Wilde – both of their dresses were beautifully detailed, but their hair wasn’t. (I will say I do like Sandra Bullock’s new fringe. The sides are a little too straight for her age, but if she softened up the sides and had more movement to her hair, it would be perfect.)
Anne Hathaway had the whole package last night. Just a little bit softness, bend, color and finish in the hair goes a long way and makes long hair flattering. Long hair isn’t just about the length –it is about the design and shape!
For the men, it seems like men’s hair was much more deliberate and styled than most of the women’s. Product was a must for most of these looks. What happened? Was there a reversal of the role of male and female in hair?
* all photos courtesy of justjared.com
What are your thoughts on the Golden Globe hair trends?
Click the title of this blog entry to comment.
Click the title of this blog entry to comment.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Spring Trend Report Video Shoot
Kat Carey and I just spent the last 2 days at the studio shooting a new technical DVD all about spring hair trends. We worked on many models and have some really cool looks to share - the new shattered bob and pixie cut that we're seeing everywhere in Hollywood, some fun color techniques, and also a few men's trend looks.
Attached is a sneak peak of what your salons will be receiving soon. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
International Salon and Spa Expo
Keep yourself motivated for success. It's not going to come to you, you have to seek out inspiration and keep raising your level of expectations to improve and succeed. One way to that is to go to hair shows. The Professional Beauty Association puts on a couple of shows each year that are exceptional.
I highly recommend these shows if you can make them. Check out the info and the link, then comment on this post and tell me what you're doing to raise your level of expectations in your work. To comment, click the title of this post.
If you're in the Chicago area March 26-28, 2011, think about going to the Midwest International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE). They call it "The Who's Who of Beauty Events," and it's a great place see exciting new hairstylists and designs. Some of the designs are pretty outrageous, and you don't have to agree with or like all the designs, but you can be open to the ideas behind them and let them inspire you.
At ISSE, you can take classes, visit vendors, watch runway shows and attend other special events. There's also a show in Long Beach - equally as phenomenal. That one's coming up quick, January 29-31.
Here's a link to the Professional Beauty Association's website.
http://www.probeauty.org/issemw/
I highly recommend these shows if you can make them. Check out the info and the link, then comment on this post and tell me what you're doing to raise your level of expectations in your work. To comment, click the title of this post.
If you're in the Chicago area March 26-28, 2011, think about going to the Midwest International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE). They call it "The Who's Who of Beauty Events," and it's a great place see exciting new hairstylists and designs. Some of the designs are pretty outrageous, and you don't have to agree with or like all the designs, but you can be open to the ideas behind them and let them inspire you.
At ISSE, you can take classes, visit vendors, watch runway shows and attend other special events. There's also a show in Long Beach - equally as phenomenal. That one's coming up quick, January 29-31.
Here's a link to the Professional Beauty Association's website.
http://www.probeauty.org/issemw/
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Ideas & Inspiration
Art can help you see things from a new perspective and inspire creativity.
"I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting the last little piece perfect." - Chuck Close
Check out these websites for more info:
Chuck Close website - http://www.chuckclose.com
Malcom Morley websites - http://www.malcolmmorley.com and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Morley
"I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting the last little piece perfect." - Chuck Close
Check out these websites for more info:
Chuck Close website - http://www.chuckclose.com
Malcom Morley websites - http://www.malcolmmorley.com and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Morley
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Fashion Doesn't Change?
Who says fashion doesn't change? Check out these YouTube videos, they are a riot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZAA8hLutjs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRIbExrfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zIMfBloHkc
Wishing you all the best in 2011! Happy New Year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZAA8hLutjs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRIbExrfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zIMfBloHkc
Wishing you all the best in 2011! Happy New Year.
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