Splitsville

I understand that there are some women that can't live without their long hair. I know that there are theory's that say you don't need your ends clipped. I have been curling and clipping for almost a decade and at some point all women need their ends clipped.  Most stylist recommed trimming every 6-8 weeks. I say each head of hair is different and I give trims on an as needed basis. Clients with color treated hair/ chemicial processed hair tend to need trims more often. If you use excessive heat ( flat iron, curling iron, blow dryer) you may need your hair trimmed more often. I have worked with all textures of hair and some cleints get trimmed more often them others, but evently they all needs trims. Having your ends trimmed regularly makes your hair look and feel healthlier, prevents breakage from split ends, prevents tangles and in most cases your style will hold up better. So, ladies getting your ends clipped should be apart of your hair maintenance routine.

Style Couple

In honor of Valentine's Day. I'm replacing my style chick of the week with a style power couple. My pick of the week is the always stylish Will& Jada Smith.

Jada has an oval face shape. Which is considered the ideal face shape by hairstylist. It suits just about any hairstyle. Jada is known to change her hairstyles often. I love her with an updo, they always look so elegant and timeless. It also highlights all her great facial features ( Luv! those cheek bones). Will cleans up well too. His haircuts and facial hair are always very sharp. He is well groomed from head to toe. I just love a good looking women with a good looking man by her side!

Happy V-Day my love-bugs

:)

Dare to Be You. "Be-Youtiful"

Dare to be a women, dare to dream. Dare to be all God created you to be. Dare to dig deep and find the beauty within. You are queen so, learn to be comfortable in your skin.

Beauty is on the inside it's beyond skin deep. It's the twinkle of an eye, a heart that quietly beats. It's the touch of a hand that pulls you up when your down. It's the confidence to walk with your head held high, when the world tells you that you should be looking down. Your a rare gem a one of a kind, so allow your true beauty to shine.

So, let's move mountains and walk on water. Let's put forty more cracks in that corporate glass ceiling.I dare you to allow God to put your life in order. Dare to be delivered, restored and set free. Blossoming into the beauty you were created to be.

The world has it's illusion of what beauty should be. So dare to be You!

Style Chick of the Week

I'm really loving short hair lately. It's probably because I'm trying to let my hair grow back and I'm struggling not to cut it off.

Halle Berry is my style chick of the week. I love her with this playful pixie. She has worn many hair cuts and styles but I have to say my favorite on hair is short and playful. She shows us that this cut can be worn flipped, straight and feathered and they all look fabulous. It's fun and easy to care for. It always keeps the face front and center!

Q & A with Natrullyou

My hair is curly and I want a good mouse to keep it full. By the end of the day it's always flat.
 
You may want to try and stay away from mouse and find yourself a curl defining product or sometimes a good leave in conditioner could also do the job. Most mouse's are high in alcohol, which can be very drying to your hair. Also when the hair dries it can become hard, weighed down and flat. Curl defining products can help with frizz and give your curl more definition. You want to find a product that is moisturizing and conditioning, that does not make the hair dry and hard. You want your hair to have a hold but you should still be able to manipulate with your hands. We love Jane Carter's Curl Defining Cream or Sweet Almond Mint Styling Creme by Chaz Dean. Experiment with different brands and you will find your favorite! I wish you the best along your hair journey, remember to stay Be-youtiful.
 
*Hair Nugget- You may also want to consider cutting some layers in your hair to add volume. Sometimes when the hair is all one length, it will just go flat because it has no shape.
 

Style Chick of the Week

I love a great haircut. So,this will kick off my weekly style chick.

Emma Watson is dazzling with her pixie cut. It's very sleek and really makes her eyes pop. Edgy but still gives off sophistication. Emma we love it!!!

The Perfect Little Black Dress

There's no other hue more figure flattering, timeless or versatile than a deep, dark sable dress. At times it may seem safe but every women's needs a little black dress. LBD's should be considered an important asset in every women's wardrobe. You can experiment with unconventional cuts, shapes, and textures that you normally would be afraid of. So,I have found a couple LBD's that my get your heart racing and maybe help you find that perfect dress.

Hair Nugget- Q & A

How often should you condition your hair during the winter?

Different seasons require different hair care techniques to maintain healthy hair. Winter weather and heated indoor spaces can dry out your hair and scalp. So you want to look for shampoos and conditioners that put moisture and nutrients back into the hair. You definitely want to condition every time you shampoo and find a conditioner the caters to your hair type and texture ex. dry, oily, etc.. Avoid washing your hair more often then needed. Frequent hair washing can cause the scalp to loose moisture that is needed, especially in the winter months. Deep condition more often 2-3 times per month and look for humectant products that hold moisture in the hair. In the winter we buy more lip balm and lotion for our skin. Just like your skin, your scalp is taking abuse from the winter weather elements. So for daily maintenance, put a small amount of a light oil in the palm of your hand and section the hair and apply to your scalp. Then brush through and style as usual. Stay away from a lot of heat and styling agents that are drying. Stay warm and stay Be-youtiful this season.

*Hair Nugget- You can over condition your hair! So, don't overuse conditioners because your hair will start to look greasy, or lay flat because of the build up of product.         

Q & A with Natrully U

How do I properly take care of hair going from relaxed to natural?
 
If you opt out of the Big Chop! Then the key to transition is keeping your hair moisturized and conditioned especially the new growth. Deep condition a least twice per month this will keep the new growth soft and easy to manage when you blow dry your hair. Always use a leave in conditioner or thermal protecter before you blow dry the hair and try not to flatiron you hair to often. Check the temperature of your flatiron because if the heat is to high you can burn the hair and sometimes the heat will permanently straighten your natural curl. This would not be good especially if your goal is to be able to go back and forth between natural and straight. You should also get trims on a regular basis this way your stylist can gradually cut the relaxer out. I wish you the best during your transition going natural is very liberating!
 
* Hair Nugget- Find yourself a stylist that specializes in natural hair, it will make your transition easier.
 

Eye Candy for Hair

An eye catching headband or hair accessory can add flare to a hair do in between salon visits or it can add flare/drama to amazing outfit. So add a few to your accessory stash to give your hair some options!

A Confident Beauty

I have always thought that self love an acceptance should start at an early age. I'm glad to see that our children will not have to face the same hair challenges that we have. For years we have been slaves to relaxers and other hair chemicals.  Going into the salon for that routine touch up every 4 to 6 weeks. Over processing and damaging our hair just for the sake of having bone straight hair. But with the natural hair movement on the rise we can show our daughters how to love and maintain their natural curl pattern. Hair comes in many textures and many curl patterns. We have so many options available to us that chemicals are really not needed. When I say we I mean women of all ethnicities because Caucasian women have gotten relaxers also. All of us have had our fair share of hair issues. We have so many products on the market now that are chemical free. So gone are the days of getting a relaxer at the age of four. We just have to learn to embrace what is God given. So. I applaud sesame street for the "I love my hair Video" because they reach a large audience and just maybe it will give encouragement to a child or mom that is having a hard time with accepting her hair. We need to understand that chemicals in the hair require maintenance. Children play, sweat and sleep without scarves on cotton pillow cases which robs the hair of moisture and promotes breakage. So we have to start educating ourselves on products so we can educate our children. I encourage you to read product labels and find a educated stylist that can help you along this haircare journey. Because it's a beautiful thing when you can watch a confident child grow into a confident women.