Stay Fresh

If you're like me and have fine hair that looks limp and oily after a few hours after washing, I've got just the thing for you! Pravana Fresh! is the most amazing dry shampoo I've ever come across. Many of the other brands I've used leave a white powdery haze, not too different from using the old school baby powder method. Fresh! gives your hair a new voluminous life! This product is phenomenal for after the gym, on second day hair, or to add extra volume to everyday hair. Generally this product is used on the roots to absorb oil, but if you spray all over your hair it will add extra texture for a more wild look. This wonder product even has anti-bacterial ingredients that eliminate odor-causing germs. And its the perfect size to throw in your overnight or gym bag! All around an AMAZING product!

fun ideas for short hair!

when you've got short hair the best way to change it up is to play with accessories! they come in handy for growing hair out as well. product alone can also make a huge difference, if you're used to wearing a style more smooth mess it up! or vice versa. sometimes with shorter hair its hard to get it out of your face but keep it feminine thats when you want to go super girly with a beaded, feathered or lace headband etc.

here are a few of my favorite finds on etsy!

Lavender Moon has cute hair pins to pin back any bangs that are in your way!

mandizzle has beautiful headbands! smaller ones are great for shorter hair but she also makes some awesome giant flowers that would look phenomenal with longer hair!

JLB Studio makes gorgeous a gorgeous beaded hair clip as well as other hair pins and other charming accessories!

bethany lorelle makes some astonishing headbands and accessories! so much flavor!

carefree summer hair

whether you're leaving the beach, walking by the river or you've been poolside all day no one wants to have to go home and blow out their hair, spray it solid just to go outside and have the humidity undo all your hard work!
here's a few easy ideas to tame your tousled hair when you're loving summer!

 let your natural texture out and pin a few pieces out of your face

  a loose braid looks amazing

go to hat always helps!

a ribbon around your ponytail livens it up!

a great knotted bun can dress up or down any outfit depending on make up and accessories

have fun!

-e

Hire me Hair!!

Before you hand over your resume you've already been given the once over. As much as we like to think were judged on our accomplishments and the lines on our resume thats simply not the case. The way you present yourself is also very important. Of course you got the new outfit and cute shoes but is your hair as put together as your resume?
Choosing hues that are far too unbelievable doesn't send the right message. Natural color choices and placement portray a far more successful look. The obvious no-no, roots. A quick touch up before your interview will make all the difference in the world. Other quick fixes could be as simple as a bang trim. Also check your salons prices for a blow out. Getting your hair washed & styled professionally can be just the touch, plus you may be able to relax a little before the big interview.
One last home run hint is to keep your hands out of your hair! Playing with your hair isn't only distracting it sends a message that you're nervous. So no twirling, flipping, scratching, holding, knotting or running your fingers through your hair!

Oh, and Smile!!
-e

fresh diggs!

for the past 5 months i was in the very back room of the salon. it was quiet and secluded and had its high and low points but it's fun to change things up! this month i moved all my equipment up with the rest of the girls! just thought i'd share some photos with my readers!

all of my favorite go to products including my own 

creations! decorated hair combs and curling iron bags!

come in and check it out!

-e

Golden Globes!

Watching the Golden Globes this year you couldn't forget the trouble in Haiti, many celebrities wearing red and gold ribbons to show their support. I, of course, couldn't help but drool over the many beautiful tresses of the celebs. Kate Hudson looked celestial in her white gown and I've always been a fan of curl clusters! The ever-gorgeous Emily Blunt looked fabulous with the color contrast of hair and dress, a wave worn down has its own class of sophistication. Another great paring of dress and hair contrast was Fergie with a more relaxed wave, gorgeous.
Sandra Bullock was in her own fashion world with her faux bob paired with beautiful drop earrings! Her wave unlike many others was all pinned under and off to one side to give a relaxed connotation. Sandra also chose to wear a magnificent shade of purple with a sheer back that highlighted her frame flawlessly! Ms. Penelope Cruz looked stunning in her black dress! Her wave was out of this world perfected on one side the other was smoothed back with a bobby pin. The bobby pin in question was not bedazzled or beautified in any way which is why, personally, I would have preferred either a classy simple pin with some sort of appeal or nothing at all. Such a plain pin without any ornamentation seems to be such a nuisance, catching your eye but not in a good way. The one and only flaw in a seamless look. It was so refreshing to see Ginnifer Goodwin come out in some COLOR!!! She looked phenomenal with her pixie cut! A pair of dazzling drop earrings highlighted her face and were striking against the blue gown.
As for my favorite look of the evening Jane Krakowski was divine! Wearing color was a definite bonus this year. Many seemed to sport the pale/champagne colorless look, which can be fab, but kudos to those that stepped outside of the box an braved striking bold beautiful colors! Jane sported fun tight twisty curls that gathered into a marvelous cluster at her nape. The varying shades of blonde picked up the light so well as they tousled their way all over and back to a calm carefree look, having a few pieces down also gave it an effortless glamour. Her skin looked radiant with the one shouldered deep purple gown! All topped off with a glorious diamond bracelet! Bravo Jane Bravo!

iron bags!

for any girl on the go we all know how frustrating it is to wait for your curling iron to cool down before you can throw it in your suitcase, drawer, or before your 2 foot monsters are allowed to freely roam the bathroom. very few are lucky enough to get an iron bag with their curling iron purchase, but for those of you who aren't, i've made them! using different fabrics with heat resistant lining you can insert your iron after you unplug it. throw it in a drawer and you don't have to worry about melting anything else!

all seams have been hidden so the iron only comes in contact with the heat resistant fabric. there's no seam bottom so no worry about it pushing out. velcro strap to secure your iron in place. outer pocket to tuck in the cord or store a comb. so great to toss anywhere! many different fabrics, colors and designs! save yourself a few minutes of worry when getting ready!

contact me if you would like your own! (or the perfect gift) on here, facebook or email, elizabethartley@yahoo.com

keep curling!

-e