Hair Is Inevitable By Hair By Deirdra

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Crown WaterFall Braid

Here is a picture of Crown Waterfall braid I did yesterday - I also added a couple of Pink Ombre Extensions to her hair. She likes to wear her hair down after is has been blown out so this was a great solution to keep her hair out of her way for work later that day without putting it all up.
The multi shades of blonde made the waterfall pieces more striking. I find that having the hair smooth , especially if you have a client that gets fuzzy in the heat of the day, makes these braids easier to do. I used Lanza Smoother as a blow out creme and then I used a small amount of hairdress to keep the pieces tidy. I used Enjoy Molding Paste on this client. If you want to do a double row, I think drying the hair using it's natural texture is better - the rows are not as neat and it gives a more messy romatic feel the braids. Lots of requests on this braid -

Have a Happy Hair Day!!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

What happens on the weekends.......

Ranch Sorting! So fun !!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Waterfall Braids

Photo taken from : http://capricho.abril.com.br/blogs/soscabelos/diy-waterfall-braid-e-a-nova-mania

A lot of you have been asking me how to do a Waterfall Braid and I kept thinking I would be able to shoot a tutorial in the salon to show you how it's done. I have been so busy that it has not happened so I decided the next best is to share my favorite braiding tutorial with you from YOU TUBE.

Enjoy! And Happy Braiding! I would love to hear from you and see pictures of your waterfall braids!

A couple of tips - it is easier to try out new braiding techniques on hair that is one or two days dirty and I have also been told that trying it out on straightened hair is easier the first few times than it is on curly hair.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Making flowers out of hair

This is a lost art! When I decided to take on a little side project , I thought how hard could it be?

A better question would be how hard will it be to get research materials that are relevant?

Just the dying of the hair has been challenging and believe me, I am not going to give up my hard earned secrets!

Back in Victorian times people uses hair to create jewelry and decorative items to remember a loved one, commonly known as Memento Mori , which means "remember your mortality". Hair art was considered ladies fancy work . It seems to have been based on Scandinavian straw art.

Well, I have discovered that I'm going to have to beat my own drum and make it up as I go along using techniques from 1875 and some other cool tid bits I have picked up in my research.

I can't show you but one piece I have completed until the shoot is done. This is a rose made out of three bundles of loose hair, I used vegetable dye and also a non ammoniated permanent dye.

Monday, February 6, 2012

ISSE International Hair Show 2012

The Hair Show was kind of awesome this year. I don't go very often - usually right around the time the when the World Congress show will be happening - which is this year in Milan, Italy. Want to go - but the Magic 8 Ball says it's unlikely.

I went for the Vendors on Saturday and then for a class and the platform work on Monday. Sunday I had a previously scheduled class, plus it is sooooo busy, one can barely walk from booth to booth without getting stepped on.

The hot trends were multi colored hair, done with extensions mostly, lots of braids and every conceivable form of curling tool imaginable. Airbrush tanning and make up were also very hot. Many models were dressed up like Moulin Rouge style dolls . A visual extraveganza.

The class I took was with Damien Carney, who is the Artistic Director for Joico. He was teaching a class about how to make the most of your entry into NAHA(North American Hairstylist Awards). Awesome class, he is an incredible talent and a phenomenal educator. I'm brimmimg with ideas for an entry!!

Check out the Tiger

Fantasy

Damien Carney

Amazing color by Sue Pemberton of Joico

Beautiful Brunettes

Hair Extensions

Fiber clip in color bangs and strands

Twiddle Stics and the Wonderstyler

The Bi Rod clipless iron for S waves

Body Up Pro detachable brushes for Mac daddy Blow outs

4 sizes detachable wands

Monday, January 2, 2012

An excellent thought to start the year off

Many times those of us in the Beauty Industry find ourselves in the position of therapists. After seeing and speaking to so many people over the years we start to form our own little philosophies about life. We all do it.

I have a few people that really inspire me and one of them is this incredible airbrush artist, Amy Young, and when I say artist I mean it in the highest regard. She is also a very spiritual person and she shares her thoughts and the thoughts of others from time to time and today she posted something that I thought would be a great thing to share here. To see Amy's work check her out here on Facebook

from: Stephen Scott
After awhile, you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. You learn love doesn't mean leaning, and company doesn't mean security. You begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises; you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult and not the grief of a child. You learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in midflight.
After a while, you learn that sunshine burns if you get too much.
So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. You learn that you really can endure.That you really are strong, and you really do have worth.
And you learn and learn.
With every goodbye, you learn.
- Veronica A Shoffstall

I think this statement , if put into practice, will do something to the inside of you that will in turn do something to the outside of you. There is something about having an internal peace that can really effect the way you look to other people. It gives you confidence and lightness. In this world, that is something we all need more of.

May you all take a little something from this to make you stronger in 2012.

Love and Happy Hair days!

Friday, December 30, 2011

I'm baaaack

Well, it has been a very, very busy month and I have not had time to finish my Winter series or load you all up on what to buy. It feels like the year ran up behind me , slapped me up side the head and then ran down the street laughing.

This will be my last post for 2011 and I decided to post pictures of some of the things we have seen throughout the year - at least in my chair and from some of the blogs that I follow.

I have taken these images from various sources and got a little crazy pulling them so no credit is being given if I can't recall where I got them from.