Tuesday, May 15, 2012

What Shampoo and Conditioner I use to wash my hair

As a hairstylist I get asked what shampoo/conditioner I use frequently...
I use all Aveda products for Shampoo and Conditioning.

Shampoo Cleansing
The Shampoo I use is called Madder Root. Madder Root is for maintaining the red color in my hair. It is for red and rich based tones. It has a wonderful smell. One of my favorites of Aveda products. I love that Aveda's products are plant based and healthier for your hair, naturally.

Conditioner Cocktail
The Conditioners I use are Madder Root, which deposits red color on my hair to keep the red in. I focus this conditioner on my bangs and front part of my hair where it is highlighted red. Dry Remedy, which is a moisturizing treatment masque with buriti oil. It penetrates dry, brittle hair with long- lasting moisture. The final conditioner, Sun Care. Sun Care  is a after sun hair masque. It restores and helps repair sun exposed hair.

My hair care is very specific and tailored to my hair needs. I asked one of the top product experts in the field as to which were best recommended for the type of hair I have and color.
Since I color my hair red, Madder Root was the obvious choice for Shampoo & Conditioner. Because my hair is naturally dry and damaged from highlighting that is where Dry Remedy comes in. And I add in Sun Care because I run frequently in the hot California sun. So I want to protect my hair against the harmful UV rays as much as I can. I also want my color to last as long as possible. I leave in the conditioners at least 20 minutes or more. I use all three conditioners at the same time. Madder Root on the front, Dry Remedy on the ends and Sun Care on the crown and front. Combing through with a wide tooth comb for even application.

I don't wash my hair every day. I have medium to thick hair that is dry so I wash every few days. I don't want to over wash because it will dry out my hair. My hair needs the natural oils it produces. I have noticed a great difference in my hair since I have used Aveda products. My hair looks healthier, shinier, smells fantastic. I often receive compliments on the fragrance and overall look of my hair. I will talk about what products I use to style in a separate post.

If you are interested in the right Aveda haircare for your hair, specifically. I would head into the nearest Aveda stores or salons and ask someone to direct you in the right path. Just let them know how many times a week you wash, if you have color or a chemical treatment and your lifestyle. Also how you style your hair and with what. Visit the Aveda Website here.

I hope this has been helpful to you. Always remember that your face is what everyone sees first and you pay a lot to maintain beauty. Beauty never comes cheap. Drug store brands dry out your hair and strip all the oils. Trust me I can always tell by looks and touch of when someone uses a drug store brand. It feels very brittle. You want to maintain that salon look so use salon products. It's best for your hair. I don't skimp on skincare, dental or hair. It's all you've got. And it is harder to protect as you age. I started young. And people always think I look in my early 20's when I am actually in my early 30s. It is quite the compliment! :)

Love&hearts,
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Top 25 Men's Hair Styles, Haircut, Trends 2012

Love this curly hairstyle

relaxed pompadour


This is for the daring and style savvy! lol





love this messy look 
















Lots of curly, updo, short sides, messy top. Then there is the long swept side fringe that looks flat ironed. Or super short and tight. I love the curls! So handsome and sexy.
Which hair style do you like?

Love & Hearts xo,


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Things I do before a Photo Shoot

 I LOVE SKETCHING! <33

So, here is one thing I do before a photo shoot to get some inspiration on a hairstyle. I find that it's sometimes easier to create a look if I sketch it out first. I study the model's pictures first and look at their hair and facial features to get the best approach. Here I am at one of my favorite cafes, in Beverly hills, Champs Elysees. Doodling and enjoying croque madam with a delish mocha latte.


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Great tips!!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Teen Vogue Model: Kendall Jenner

Excited to be apart of the Odegard team and styling for Teen Vogue! 
This is major for me & I am super thrilled and ready to bring it on! :)

Kendall Jenner
New York City, Land of Model dreams


Teen Vogue/Conde-Nast Publications

Great Potential Kendall Jenner @ Teen Vogue Magazine

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Monday, March 12, 2012

Rachael Beauty: Hair Styling Portfolio

Minimal Folio portfolio iPhone app

I just put together a portfolio app for my free lance & on location hair styling. I organized my work into columns as best as I could. It can sync up with your DropBox folders or your photo library on your phone. Everything is drag and drop and slide gestures. You can also zoom in. Plenty of tutorial help within the app as well. Looking forward to buying the new iPad to showcase my work properly on a tablet device. Making it larger & easier to see.

I am going to test out more apps the for the iPad. I think it's important to accept and embrace the digital technology we have available. Beauty is far behind in a leading example in that area. It really should be a higher priority.

I used Minimal folio iPhone app. It's $.99 cents. I think it's a great start and very reasonable. Tutorials are available.


Developer Simon Heys Website.

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