By popular demand I am sharing some of my secrets. These are questions I get asked quite a bit so I figured I would respond via post. (This one is also for hairdressers!)
Q: What is your favorite brand of bleach?
A: I use a couple of bleaches depending on what I am doing. I like to foil with L'Oreal Infinie Platine. I like to balyage with L'Oreal Platinium Plus. I do use a couple other lines but these are my go to bleaches.
Q: How do you get your red's so vibrant?
A: I color my clients hair with the most vibrant, rich red permanent color first then shampoo, blow-dry and apply Pravana. This is a lengthy process but worth the long last results. Then in the future you can just apply Pravana, your clients will thank you.
Q: How do you get a white background in all your hair pictures? What app do you use? Do you use your phone?
A: This is one of the most common questions I get. The answer is very simple, I have a white wall in my salon with amazing lighting. I also use the VSCO Cam to turn up the exposure a little bit. I also just use my iPhone 5. ( I also am addicted to the app ABeautifulMess )
Q: What is your favorite blonde toner?
A: I am addicted to Schwarzkopf Igora Royal color line, I use the 9.5-1 from the Pastels to tone and
get a ashy, neutral blonde tone. I also love Redken Shades EQ 8G, 9V, and 8n
Q: What is your advice to someone wanting to go to beauty school, in beauty school or freshly out?
A: Be dedicated to your career and don't take the easy way out. Great hairdressing comes with time but it also comes with great education. Find a salon that can teach you, help you grow a business and give you amazing opportunity. Even if you find yourself working for yourself one day, still continue to spend the time and money in learning. I try to make a goal to educate myself a minimum of once a month and I usually find myself doing something twice. Even if it is online, trying new products, going to a local class, or out of town. It doesn't have to always be New York, you can learn a lot in the salon. Learn, learn, learn. When you feel burn out, refer to that. Oh, and try new things! I spent a long time being afraid of new color lines and products. Then I found myself trying new things and getting better and better, and your clients will love it!
Q: What do you use on your skin?
A: Firstly, I try to not overdue the sun and I always use sunscreen. I also use the Clarisonic Mia 1 which has totally changed my life! I switch up my skin care routine but right now I am using the Vital C face cleanser from Image and for a nightly moisturizer I use Hydrating repair cream.
Why I love?
benefits ...
- Ultra hydrating
- Anti-oxidants rich emollient formula
- Combats the visible effects of stress
- Repairs aging skin
- Promotes healthy cell renewal
Hope that helps, love you guys!
