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Please take advantage of the "book online" option. I am featured on Styleseat.com. This website makes it super convenient not only for me but for my clients (you guys!) to see what services I offer, what my rates are, photos of my work etc. Most of these are frequently asked questions which is made readily available to you at the click of a mouse.

Book online, pay online, reserve online, and also have the chance to submit reviews. Unfortunately, I can't fit everyone's comments on the "Client reviews" link above. <3 p="">

NYC Fashion Week 2013: The Best Experience Ever!

This week has been pretty crazy, but I survived! From styling twenty models in less than two hours, to having  cheap elastic bands that kept snapping, this week has really challenged me as a hairdresser. I was at first hesitant to participate because I really didn't feel that I was good enough. But I went and kicked ass! I met some amazing people, and even scored some free equipment from Andis who sponsored us. This has truly been a memorable experience, and I definitely look forward to future fashion weeks :)

Check out some highlights of my experience in my photo gallery above!

New Hair Color Trend for 2013!

In 2012, Ombre and dip dyed ends dominated the scene for trendiest hair colors and still gained the spotlight now in 2013. But the traditional California washed up blonde Ombre is challenged by a new competitor, known as the "Reverse Ombre" with lightened roots progressing to a darker shade at the ends. Daring? Very. Bold? Extremely. With Fashion Week right around the corner, don't let the models be the only one with the spotlight.

Book a Reverse Ombre appointment with me and receive a free haircut! Offer ends on February 5th! <3 nbsp="">

SURPRISE!

Now accepting credit/debit cards at my home salon*! No need to scramble to find an ATM anymore!

*Will charge 3% processing fee*

Shameless Couture Now Available to Purchase Online!

The wait is over! I just released my "End of Winter" collection which is now available to buy online. Click the "Shop" link above to visit the site! Thank you to everyone for your support! :)

Introducing Shameless Couture

Introducing my new line of hair accessories, Shameless Couture. All handmade, Designed by me. Available Online January 13, 2013. Click the "Shop" link on the toolbar for updates!

A Hairy Tale...:)

Once upon a time, there was a girl called Brittany. Brittany had ORANGE hair unevenly cut straight around, resting uncomfortably on her shoulders. Her hair begged for a decent cut, and a color that complimented her coffee colored skin tone and chest nut brown eyes. She longed for one day a fabulous hairdresser might come and save her. One day when wandering about, she met Amanda, and with the snip of a scissor, and the splat of some color, Amanda made her dreams come true...

And she and her hair lived happily ever after...<3                             

Accepting Reality

Don't we all wish to have facial features that are so perfect that hair would just be an extra thing to have, that we don't really need? That we could just buzz cut all of our hair and still look amazing? Unfortunately, we can't all be Amber Rose. However, not all of us can accept this. I know the feeling of seeing an absolutely beautiful hair style on someone that looks great on them (i.e., Amber Rose) and having to accept that it just won't work with my face. Again, not many people can come to this realization. They get the hair style because it looks amazing on the person they saw it on, so they think that it will look just as amazing on them. I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but to those of you with huge noses and the Amber Rose baldy, IT DOESN'T WORK. You don't look like Amber Rose. In fact some of you look like Cancer patients. I'm going to give you guys a crash course behind beautiful styles that work harmoniously with all of your lovely God-given features. 

So anyone that knows me has noticed that I have a huge nose. I have an annoying bump on the bridge of my nose that protrudes out my face and makes me feel like one day I may be able to comfortably fit quarters up my nostrils. I hate it. But that's what I have so I need to work with it. Instead, I need to accentuate my strong features by applying make-up and styling my hair in very specific ways. Now that we've established that I have this large shnozz, I now know what kinds of hairstyles just won't work for my face. People with large noses like mine, should stay away from pixie crops or blunt bob cuts. They should also stay away from straight, vague styles because they emphasize defined lines and proportions. And what else? It will accentuate your large nose. Instead of paying attention to your super sleek, super straight, shiny, smooth hair, the first thing everyone will notice is you nose. I avoid wearing slick backs like the one pictured on the right because of this.


                                                                                   
   
 
Slick backs are out anyways. Some styles that work with our over sized facial features are curls, as pictured on the left. Adding curls or waves are a great way to counter balance strong features. By creating texture and adding more height to the crown area, I'm taking the attention away from my nose and more on the better parts of my face. My strongest features are my eyes. They are nice mix of hazel green and reddish brown in the center. I also have a very seductive, cat eye shape that works well with liquid eyeliner, and gives me the perfect opportunity to add bangs. I chose to add layered side bangs to show off my eyes and  brows, and part of my forehead which is another of my stronger facial features. They basically bring out my best features. So much that sometimes people lie to me and say that my nose is actually quite small! Some more suggestions would be some feathery layers which give the hair lots of movement and draw more attention to the eyes and the lips.


Need a change of style for the holidays? Got a big nose that needs hiding? Text or E-mail me for a FREE consultation!

Hair Style of the Day: Bouncy, UN-Uniform Curls

Not a hairstylist? Who says you need to be a hairstylist to have nice curls? This takes just 15 minutes! (I promise) and the perfect do for those of you who want a bouncy, natural looking curly hair style, that doesn't follow a uniform pattern and that you could wear WHENEVER, but don't want to sit in a salon forever or spend hours curling tiny pieces of hair for them to only have fallen out by the time you curl your entire head. (run-on sentence) This style holds, and is very quick to do.

Once your hair is detangled, starting from the back, take your 1" - 1 1/2" inch curling iron (feel free to use bigger if you want a looser curl), grab enough hair to wrap comfortably around the iron. Don't grab too much. Now, literally wrap the piece of hair around the iron, as you would wrap your hair around your finger. Leave for about 5-6 seconds and unravel, and you have your curl. Do this for the rest of your hair. As you work your way up, grab a little bit more hair. For a more curly on the bottom look, once you get to the uppermost layer of your head, wrap only the bottom ends of the hair and grab more hair. This will lead to a much looser curl, but a looser top layer is a nice transition to a much curlier bottom layer. After you've curled your entire head. Use your fingers to comb through the curls, ruffle/scrunch them up a bit for a "bigger" look. Finish off the look with Design Essentials Extra Hold Finishing Spray, and you're ready to go! <3

A Quick Intro

Quality work will come from those who love what they do. Unfortunately, some people just come into the industry for the money, and they're lacking the passion. In my opinion, passion and talent go hand and hand. You become good at something when you love doing it. You  wake up everyday ready and prepared to go to work because you love your job. So you do well, and you get along well with everyone. Your clients are happy because you're a fabulous stylist who gives hair the TLC it deserves.