Stripin' the Summer

The hot fashion trends of the summer are coming out. They are all so fun to wear and look great. One of the new trends that's hitting this summer look is striped clothes. Now, we have all been told to be careful with strips depending on our figures, and the thicker the strips on some people might not look as good as on some others.

Some fun ways to wear your strips this summer is in your skirts! Skirts are so appropriate for the summer fun and the pencil skirts are way cute with the strips. Another way to wear them, which by the way I love this look, is on your flowy blouses. The light flowy blouses are really nice to wear and are perfect for the hot sun in the summer. I personally love the blue strips are my favorite or the bright orangy color is way cute, or red. I love all of the fun colors of summer. Make sure you add some striped color to your summer. 

If you prefer not to wear strips on your clothes add it to your accessories. There are some pretty cute head bands, and silk scarves I have seen that our striped. Oh, and there is always the lovely option of purses! I absolutely love purses. Striped purses are so cute and are way cute. There are all different types of them out there. So if you haven't done anything for yourself lately go out and buy yourself something. You deserve to treat yourself every once in awhile.

The Winner is...

The winner of the my Designers Haircut and Brow Wax Giveaway

 is

Lindsey Sweat!!!

Congrats girl! Just message me and we can set up an appointment for you :)

Secrets of Braiding

One look that has been back and keeps on growing is braiding. This look I love and always love to do when I am wanting to change up my hair style. There are so many different ways of braiding and how to wear them. 

One of my favorite ways is to braid my bangs back when my hair is day old from washing. Braiding can be a little tricky at first, but it is true that practice makes perfect. Keep on practicing and it will become easier. Braids I feel are a pretty, earthy, casual style to have. Some secrets to braiding on their look is if you want a looser or the look of a thicker braid just pull it gently. What I mean by this is once you have your braid pull gently with fingers on both side of braid pulling at the same time on each loop. Pull as much as you want, this will give you the appearance of a thicker and bigger braid.

Another trick I do for whether your braiding your bangs back or all of your hair over whatever kind of braid you have I do this. Once your done braiding and you don't want your braid to fall out just tease it a bit. Take your comb and at the end of your braid push the hair up to the end of the braid, do this a couple of times. I guarantee that it will stay in if you tease it enough. I always do this and I don't have to worry about bobby pins or hair ties. If your braiding all of your hair over tease it then you can put a cut hair accessory at the end of it. Or sometimes what I do is I tease to hold the braid then tie it or pin it where I want to it to go then I will comb out the teasing. It's something that makes your life a little easier when doing your hair.

Have fun with the creative world of braiding, and be adventurous with different styles. 

Happy Birthday Kinsey!

Another client of mine just had a birthday! Here's a shout out to
 Kinsey Spotz.

Happy Birthday

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Designer's Cut Giveaway

Alright everyone, here it is. I promised that I would have a giveaway for you to enter into. This week I'm will be the time to enter in to win. Then I will choose a randomly a winner on Monday the 21st of May.

Enter to win a

Free Designer's Haircut and Brow Wax

First of all just follow my blog if you aren't already. Under About Me it will tell you how to follow towards the end of about me. Once you are following then comment on this post, at the bottom of this post click comment to leave a one. Let me know if you  would like to win. If you don't have a blog of your own and your leaving a comment and don't know how to publish it, just click the Name/URL option to post and type in your name. I will announce the winner next Monday at 1:00pm

A Woman's Battling Quesion

Short hair verses long hair? This question runs through every woman's mind more than likely once or twice a year. There are pros and cons to every situation, but what it comes down too is what fits you and your personality.

 Most women  come to this debate when the seasons change from cold to hot, or from hot to hotter. Do we want are hair off our necks or do we just want to rock out the pony tail most of the summer? Some things to think about when debating are just like that question. How do you like to wear your hair? If you like to curl your hair a lot you probably want your hair not too short so you still can. Or if you like more of a style to your look I would recommend a short style.

With a short style you do have more a style to your everyday look. I'm talking about any bob haircuts and shorter. With these looks you normally have to straighten and add your products everyday to have what you want. There are simpler short styles to have than others. Most of the time the shorter the easier they are to do; for my clients I like to just add some texture twist to their hair after blow drying and work to where they like it.

Now, with longer hair you have more room to try new looks all the time. I have figured out a year ago that I love my long hair. I personally love to change up my look from day to day. I don't like to always look the same everyday. I also love to curl my hair and to have the wave look. Long hair girls get to explore around with braiding and different ways to where their hair. I would recommend long hair if you are adventurous and like styling your hair. I have finally decided that I will most likely have longer hair always for these reasons.

Find out who you are and what your personality says about you. Then I promise you will have better hair days in the future.

Color the Summer

Colors are so much fun to play around with, don't you think? Especially with spring and summer, there are tons of different colors that I love to bring out for these seasons. If you haven't caught on already try some fun bold colors for your nail polish.

Having a bold color on your toes and/or fingernails is one way to get some attention. Of course if you do both fingers and toes make sure they look good together. For me I feel prettier when my nails are done, and I feel a little bit more sassy. When I talk about nails I am meaning just your old fashion paint your nails at home, I love talking about colors. But I am more of a hair and make up kind of gal, I don't really know to much of the gels. Even though those look fabulous and you can also get fun colors in those too!

So anyways, my favorite color for nail polish right now is called mermaid tears. It's by OPI and I do love it, I have it on my toes. It's kind of a turquoise color, and it's bright and awesome is all I got to say. I am thinking of trying it on my fingers next.

Everyone, go out and get a fun new nail polish color for the season to show off. It will make your day a little brighter.

Messin' Around

Here's a fun style to do this season. The messy bun is easy to do when you have slept in or are just wanting your hair off your neck. It is rather simple to do and there are lots of different looks to it.

You first start off with a pony tail, you decided whether you want it on either side low, a low center ponytail. Now you can either pull your pony tail all the way through or just half way. This preference will probably determine on how thick or thin or hair is.

Then grab your bobby pins and start taking random pieces. When you take your pieces let them be loose and pin away. For the easiest bun is probably pulling your ponytail half way through and then taking some pieces and twisting them around your pony. The first time you will be figuring out what you like, but I promise you will love it.

You can either dress it up with a flower or other hair piece in your hair. Or dress it down by pulling out some pieces by the front of your ears. Have fun with this and see what works for you. Be adventurous this season by trying something new.

Lash Envy

Long gorgeous lashes, I believe we all want. Sometimes though it gets frustrating trying to keep them in their tip top shape. Have you ever thought of what you need to be doing to do to keep your lashes healthy? 

Well, for about six or so months now I have been using a lash conditioner for mine. Using a conditioner for your lashes will help them so they won't fall out as much. I have also noticed that they have gotten longer as well as strong. The lash conditioner I use is from Jane Iredale Make up, which I love. It comes just like your mascara, and you apply it just the same too. I would say that there is no need to re-dip the wand, just take it out and apply it to the top lashes then the bottoms.

Some other helpful tips for your lashes is to make sure your not rubbing your eyes. I mean, I do it but it's not a good thing to do for your lashes. If you have to rub be gentle, especially when taking off make up. Rubbing roughly can cause them to fall out more.

Another tip is remove your eye make up at night!

I know some people who don't remove their eye make up before going to bed. This is so bad for your skin and lashes. If you remove it and wash your face before crawling into bed not only will you feel better but your lashes and skin will thank you. Make sure you get all of your make up off too.

Did you know that leaving your mascara on or any make up through out the night will cause you to age more? I know we all want to avoid that as much as possible. Removing your mascara at night is just another way to help your lashes from falling out. If you have a problem getting all your make up off it might be time to try a new way of removing your make up. Jane Iredale has a mitt that will take off all make up even mascara. It is gentle on your eyes and skin, and all you do is wash off the make up when done. This will save you money and help you to become more earth friendly.

Take care of your lashes ladies, and let me know if you took some of my advice and how you liked it.

Thanks

An Extra Boost

If you have fine hair that has a hard time to get it to have body in it. I have found a product that I just love, and you must try if your wanting that extra volume in your hair.

Pureology has had a new "series" of products out called Color Stylist. The Silk Bodifier really helps with putting extra body in your hair. It's like a mouse but it's not the real sticky feeling like most of them are. Just put it in when your hair is wet. Depending how much hair you have is how much you use, but don't use to much. For myself I probably use the size of a plum or so. When applying start at your roots then run it through to your ends. I love the smell and when you blow dry, dry your roots first.

You will love it, I have been using it for just over a week now and I am addicted this new product. You can come in and get it at Me Salon, tell them that you heard it from me.

Good for the Soul

My life has been crazy lately. I'm always running everywhere, and hardly ever home. I did make time for myself yesterday though, and took some advice off of my own blog. I am now a blond again and I love it!

It is so what I needed to feel refreshed and to have more of a "uff" in my life. I get excited to do my hair and see how the hair color looks with different styles. Oh, and I also got some longer bangs. I use to have straight across bangs three years ago and I have been growing them out since. It was nice to play around with a style where I didn't have to worry about bangs. But I do love the funness of having bangs again. I kept then longer so I can still pin them back if I want to. The shortest piece probably hits me at the tip of my nose.

I just wanted to tell you all of how much fun I have been having with my new hair. I did a settle change with my bangs and color. My hair color is the color melting where I have a light brown on top then melts down into a light golden blond. This goes to show you how a little change can be good for the soul.

May's Special

This month's special is all about your summer look. I have talked about changing up your look a little by adding bangs or layers. Well whether your going for a whole new summer look or just a settle change come see me at Me Salon. 

I'm offering a Free Brow Wax with your haircut service

Take advantage of this month's special and get all spruced up for your summer fun. This offer will expire at the end of the month. Schedule an appointment by contacting me. My contact info is at the bottom of my blog. Thanks!