BangStyle

Bangstyle.com  is most likely the coolest thing I have seen in a while.

This site is exactly why I LOVE hair and everything about it.

This site shows how hair is not only a style (or lack of style) on your head, but it is an entire culture.

I can't believe how much the hair industry has matured and changed in the last 50 years, it is truly incredible!

You can dowload an app that allows you (as a stylist) to take photos of your work and show it to the world.

Anyone can then, go the site and view real people's real work. I love it! Genius! Why couldn't I have thought of that? Instead of bringing photos of red carpet hair do's to your stylist, bring real photos of real people. (Because Heaven knows celebrities are NOT real people. kidding of course.. or am I?)

This is a home for stylists and salons to create a portfolio and gallery of all their works.

It is such a beautiful concept.

 Download your App! And create a profile!

The Salon & The Stylist.

The Salon.

The Stylist.

Photos by JoAnne Dittmer

Go HERE for more photos.

Enjoy!

Pay Attention Next time.

Picture this.
You have an appointment with your most favorite hairstylist. (me..j/k)

She gives you the best cut ever, as usual and then styles it just perfectly.

You make the same joke that you always do, implying that you want to take (me) your stylist home with you so they could do your hair that way, everyday.

But while you are staring at yourself in the mirror, thinking... 'wow, geez... I look Hot, where am I going to go now...?' You miss all the important steps on how to recreate this look.

Which means...

 a) You might hate your hair in the morning.

b) You may attempt it, but it just doesn't look the same

c) You call your stylist right away for a quick lesson,tip or recut.

I know you all know what I am talking about here. Lets be honest. You could probably say that all of these have happened at least once.

You are completely normal.

BUT.

Pay attention to your stylist, watch intently and listen to him/her as they educate you on product usage, styling tools and tips to styling your new cut.Ask them questions on why,what and how they are using those products in your hair.

You will gain a new trust in your stylist, and you will love your hair even more knowing you can do it.all.by.yourself.

Believe me.

Try it next time. I dare you.

Good luck.

Woo! Woo!

photo via fffound!

How awesome is this?!

I think it is pretty awesome, Just sayin'.

Thanks for the shout out Fashionista- I owe you one!

By the way. I am totally copying this braid today.

Do you have a vision?

I love nothing more than when a client comes to me with a vision of a new look for themselves.

I love when they come inspired.

I love when they come prepared.

I love when they come ready.

I love when they come with photos.

I LOVE even more when they come with drawings of what they envision.

Have you ever drawn a hairdo you were wanting and had a stylist replicate it?

The little mother and the once ugly cabinet

Once upon a time there was a sad, lonely and unattractive storage cabinet....

(Before)

It was aching for love and attention when a determined little mother met the lonely cabinet on a hot summers day.

She patted the cabinets doors and said, "Come with me, My dear, I will not let you wait another day feeling and looking the way that you do," " You will look Beautiful and Fresh, and everyone will wish they had you all to themselves"

(Sanded//primed)

The little mother knew just what to do, she raced around and gathered her supplies and went to work the very next morning. She cared for her sweet little baby and was even attentive to her husband as she worked, worked worked.. all.. day.. long..

After applying a couple coats of fresh paint, hugs and kisses...

The Cabinet smiled at her with the sunniest smile the little mother had ever seen (Besides her baby's smile of course)

The perfect shades of yellow, gray and white couldn't help but smothering the cabinet in love.

(After)

And when the little mother stepped away from the cabinet, after a full days work.. a tear fell from cheek.

She knew that this cabinet was the most beautiful cabinets of all the cabinets.

The End.

* Seriously. I can't get enough of this cabinet. It turned out incredible.

This is for my salon-- and it is going to be Perfect!

Big NEWS!

Photo via fffound!

I have the Biggest and Best news EVER!!

(sorry for the lack of posts-- there is good reason, I promise)

Starting July 1st I will be working out of my home!

For all of my clients who are willing to come to my salon at my house, I welcome you!

If this is just something that doesn't work for you, I would love to refer you to some of my most favorite and trustworthy girls. (Although, I will deeply miss you, your stories, our history and of course.. YOUR HAIR!)

We are up to elbows in this project and I cannot wait to share it with all of you!

More information to come!