tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32693330326241881352024-03-13T12:18:29.763-06:00Iris Dior Hair + Educationbe YOU. be BEAUTIFUL.Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-13067875719460666102019-08-15T18:11:00.002-06:002019-10-02T17:50:14.925-06:00August Product love<h3>
<i>The Benefits of At-Home Spray Treatments</i></h3>
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I often get asked how necessary at-home spray treatments are to healthy hair. My answer, <b><i>VERY </i></b>necessary!<br />
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As a salon professional, I can honestly say your at-home routine can either make or break your salon experience (<i>and salon budget!</i>). What you do between visits will ultimately dictate the services required in the salon to achieve your desired look. By taking care of your hair between visits, you can prolong the life of your color and eliminate the need for added services such as professional conditioning treatments, professional additives in color services and negate the necessity for prolonged and/or multiple salon visits preserving the integrity of your hair.</div>
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At-home spray treatments (paired with other at-home quality, professional products) prolong the life of color-treated hair, keep hair well-hydrated eliminating frizz and static, and protect against thermal as well as environmental damages. </div>
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It's important to also note, spray treatments are not a one-size-fits-all solution for all hair woes. Highly damaged and stressed hair will require more TLC than locks lacking proper hydration. And much like fashion, your hairs' needs change with the seasons.</div>
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That's why <i><b>August PRODUCT LOVE</b></i> is focused on replenishing and hydrating Summer-stressed-hair with a discount on the following three at-home spray treatments:</div>
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<li><i>CARE Color Brillianz Conditioning Spray</i></li>
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CARE Color Brillianz Conditioning Spray</h4>
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<i>Tailor-made for color-treated hair, this leave-in conditioning spray provides a protective barrier around your hair to help prevent color fading. Fortified with deep-conditioning ingredients, such as herbal sunflower seed extract, your hair will be nourished, protected from sun damage and be gorgeously shiny between salon visits.</i><br />
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CARE Vital Nutrition Protein Spray</h4>
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CARE Keratin Smooth 2-Phase Spray</h4>
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<i>For normal, dry or damaged hair this instant conditioning and de-tangling spray helps regulate your hair's moisture balance resulting in stronger, smoother, healthier hair that is easier to manage. This leave-in conditioner not only protects the hair from thermal styling and UV rays but also replenishes keratin (the hair's building block) by injecting it into the outside as well as the inside of each strand leaving hair healthy and shiny.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge may be</span><i style="font-family: inherit;"> </i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">power but education is empowering and that my friends is a beautiful truth. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Visit <a href="http://irisdior.com/" target="_blank">Iris Dior</a> to schedule your next appointment and as always, I look forward to seeing you from behind the chair 😊</span></div>
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-24343824366039423642019-07-05T12:16:00.005-06:002019-07-05T12:20:40.441-06:00Healthy [Summer] Hair<h2>
<i style="text-align: justify;">PRODUCT LOVE: July [Add-On] Healthy Hair</i></h2>
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<i>Protecting your hair this Summer is essential for maintaining healthy strands all year-round. Below, you will find two very easy ways to help repair your hair and protect it from the inside out. </i></h3>
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<b>KEUNE CARE VITAL NUTRITION MASK + CARE MIRACLE ELIXIR</b> is the perfect solution for sun stressed hair. Adding just 15 minutes to any service, or performed as a 60 minute stand-alone, this treatment will moisturize the inner hair structure and create a barrier around each strand to protect and prevent damaged areas leaving you, and your hair, stress-free and happy 😊
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This luxurious treatment provides some serious TLC as it improves elasticity, soothes damaged ends, strengthens and adds shine, all while reducing visible damage by up to 80%!</div>
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Of course, frequent trims are my favorite solution to any split end problem but life happens and we just get too busy sometimes.<br />
Correcting split ends without losing length is now easier than ever with <b>Brazilian Professionals INSTANT SPLIT END CORRECTION</b>. This dual action treatment helps repair damaged hair while preventing future damage. This all-in-one therapeutic, preventative treatment, and cutting lotion helps to rebuild and fortify weakened fibers, instantly mending split ends. This 10 minute add-on service, 45 minute stand-alone, drastically reduces future breakage and provides heat activated protection for up to 4 weeks!</div>
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<span style="font-family: , "raleway";"><span 14px="" font-size:=""><i style="font-weight: bold;">Keune Care Vital Nutrition Protein Spray </i>is a great way to protect hair from dehydration, environmental damages and harmful UV rays. Maintain smooth, soft, shiny, beautiful hair with this at home leave-in treatment which moisturizes the inner hair structure to help restore and revitalize stressed strands.</span></span></div>
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<b><i>Keune Miracle Elixir Keratin Spray</i></b><span 14px="" font-size:=""> is a luxurious home treatment that prolongs the results of the professional Miracle Elixir Treatment. Even after 5 shampoos, hair maintains the initial level of softness the professional treatment provides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: , "raleway";"><span 14px="" font-size:="">The keratin base helps to rebuild, repair, and protect the hair while experiencing improved combability and coconut oil moisturizes each strand from the inside out.</span></span></div>
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Professional treatments are a great way to get back on track but keep in mind the foundation of healthy hair continues with at-home care.<br />
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<i><b>Visit <a href="http://www.irisdior.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Iris Dior</a> to book your July appointment or <a href="http://www.irisdior.com/contact.html" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to add-on one of these amazing treatments to your preexisting reservation.</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge may be</span><i style="font-family: inherit;"> </i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">power, but education is empowering and that my friends is a beautiful truth.</span></div>
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-56559687899444289582014-10-27T10:15:00.000-06:002014-10-27T10:15:00.065-06:00The Hills are Alive with Wedding Bells & Great Style<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Granted the bells rang nearly two months ago, I just have to say Lauren Conrad looked absolutely flawless when she tied the knot to William Tell on September 3, 2014. The more I look over the wedding photos, the more I fall in love! I've always admired LC's style but I was extremely thrilled to see how simple, yet elegant her long locks looked on the big day. Many brides think they need a complicated, extravagant updo, and where this is sometimes the perfect look to compliment your wedding day style, a simple understated 'do can also be absolutely perfect to complete the look.<i> Example A:</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Having the perfect hairstyle is not just a wedding day stress. With the holidays rapidly approaching, a nice hairstyle can bring together your look for the much anticipated holiday party. Charity events, Galas, and Balls are also a great time to enlist a stylist for hairstyle inspiration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether it's your wedding day or other special event, the perfect style will always take into consideration the following:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dress style.</b> <i>It's important to take into consideration the style of your dress. If you have a unique neckline or fun back to the dress, wearing your hair swept up can help accentuate the style. If you want the attention to be on the dress itself, keep the hair simple. Conversely, if your dress is simple and you want the focus to be on your hair, try a style more extravagant. Whichever you choose keep in mind less is more. You don't want your look to be too busy. Direct the focus where you want it by balancing the look.</i> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Adornments (i.e. veil, hair clips, fancy hair pins, etc.)</b> <i>Adornments should accent the style not BE the style. Work them into your look as a compliment to or as a focal point but don't rely on the adornment to make the look.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Personal comfort.</b> <i>This is by far the most important consideration. If you are self-conscious about a particular feature, find a style that helps camouflage what you see as a trouble area. When I was younger, I was very self-conscious about my long neck. I had a hard time wearing my hair up because I felt too exposed. A nice half-up hairstyle was my go-to look to keep the hair out of my face while covering my neck and giving me comfort.</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To get Lauren Conrad's look at home, here's a quick tutorial from LC herself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is </span><i style="font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">(potential) </i><span style="font-size: small; text-align: justify;">power and that my friends is a beautiful truth.</span></span></div>
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-30326915806846820702014-10-23T22:22:00.002-06:002014-10-24T13:11:32.524-06:00Reading Between the Lines: Ambition is the New Black<div style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Trying to figure out
how to go about this post has come to a comical realization; <i>you can't keep a blog and
leave the personal out of it.</i> It's not funny-ha-ha I
admit but rather ironic. My last post, <a href="http://irisdior.blogspot.com/2014/10/reading-between-lines-personal-note.html" target="_blank">"Reading Between the Lines: A Personal Note"</a> was rather difficult for me to write and ultimately share. I'm not usually very
comfortable talking about myself. I like to keep my personal separate from my professional and always keep my personal life private. However, I
am quite fascinated with others' stories and life adventures. I'm always prompting
others to share more about themselves but only if they are comfortable doing so--</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">hypocrisy thy name is you…or rather, Tyree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My realization was
founded on this one thought:<i> A blog is simply a collection of one's thoughts,
opinions, and perspectives</i>. There is no possible way to keep a blog without
being prompted to add your personal thoughts, opinions, or perspectives. Therefore, I
cannot keep the personal private or separate with this endeavor. However, my goal with this
blog is not to have my inner most thoughts read or air my dirty laundry, but rather offer encouragement and help break down the
communication barriers between guest and stylist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've often read
beauty-advice articles that portray hairstylists as the enemy. The reality is
most stylist only have your best interests at heart. They want to see you happy
and excited about their work. They've spent thousands of dollars to earn an
education in order to get licensed and many continue to spend hundreds, if not
thousands of dollars a year after graduating on continuing their education. Keeping up
on the latest trends and techniques and attending trade shows or perusing trade magazines to make sure they are providing you, the guest, with the best
services possible along with the best products available. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, with any
industry, there will always be those that are only in it for the glitz and glamour
but ultimately your appearance is a walking billboard for your stylist. So why
wouldn't they want you to look and feel your very best? As stylists, we are not the enemy believe it or not. We
are not trying to trick you into paying us all your hard-earned money. We aren't trying to scam you out of being able to provide for your family. We are however running a business by offering a service. Many of
us are self-employed and our pricing will reflect as such because we too are trying to provide for our families but we aim to be worth every last penny. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As with any
relationship, communication and trust are key. With my writings, I hope to help
open the lines of communication between you, the guest, and your stylist which will ensure satisfaction with every service. I also hope to help educate. As a
stylist, I do not expect my guests to know the jargon or proper </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">terminology when asking for a particular style. T</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">hat is why education
and communication are so important to help each other convey and
understand the desired look and trust that we are on the same page before each service ever begins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love my guests! I
love this industry! I love my small studio salon! and I love the freedom of
creativity I'm allowed and encouraged to share daily. I could geek out all day
everyday discussing techniques, chemistry of hair composition, and color theory
but I've come to find there's not really a receptive audience for that. Many
guests aren't really concerned with how I get from point A to point B, they just
want point B to be exactly what they hoped for. I don't expect my guests to know what
level their hair color is, or which technique I need to use in order to obtain a
specific look. That's why I take classes on my days off, watch professional webinars when my son goes down for his nap, and fall asleep reading trade
magazines because it's my chosen field, my passion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My ultimate dream,
my main ambition, is to help those in need find a style they are comfortable and
confident with. As I mentioned in my last post, I firmly believe that when you
look good you feel good. I also firmly believe that it's important to find a stylist that best suits your needs
and personality. I know I may not be
that stylist for everyone but that's the great part about being involved
in such a diverse and uber-talented industry; there is a stylist out there for
everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've had my fair
share of shopping around for a stylist. I know it's not easy. But every
experience taught me something new about myself. Take the good with the bad and
learn from every experience because once you find that stylist you can truly
communicate with, trust, and be comfortable with. your hair (and you) will
never be so happy!</span></div>
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You can expect to read about the latest trends, techniques, product reviews,
style inspiration, and personal motivation to help you communicate better with your chosen stylist. But most of all, you'll be
encouraged to find a style that's truly uniquely you and a stylist that helps you obtain this time and time again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is </span><i style="font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">(potential) </i><span style="font-size: small; text-align: justify;">power and that my friends is a beautiful truth.</span></span><br />
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-26940095051895978932014-10-11T19:03:00.000-06:002014-10-14T08:56:41.817-06:00Reading Between the Lines: A Personal Note<div style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Before truly
embarking on my new adventure into the blogisphere, I wanted to first give just
a little background to help you understand where I'm coming from and what
motivates me. These next few posts will give you a little insight into what
inspired my journey as well as what my ultimate ambition is on these pages and
in the salon. Afterwards, my posts will be in pursuit of that ambition by
presenting articles regarding issues most commonly found in the salon,
discussing popular trends and how to adapt them to your style, product reviews,
offer style inspiration, as well as personal motivation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd like to first
preface this article by saying hair and makeup are truly my passion. My husband
can vouch for that. Unfortunately for him (being so readily available) he has to listen when I rant and rave about my likes and dislikes on
the latest trends, my reviews of new products and techniques, ideas I have for
the salon, and so forth. He humors me and I appreciate his unconditional
support and feedback. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">This has not always been the case. I was not the girl who grew up dreaming
about doing hair and makeup professionally. I never played with my friends' hair, nor did I let them play with mine. I've
never had an updo or makeup done for a
special occasion and I was 21 before I actually started going to a professional
to get my hair cut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many people I knew
years ago are shocked to hear I am a cosmetologist. I was extremely involved with my
athletics growing up and many think I'd be better suited in the fitness world by coaching or instructing some activity. Most agree however, definitely not a hairstylist.
Don't get me wrong. I, like most, have always been aware of my appearance. I
however did not follow current trends but rather dressed for myself; if I liked
it, I wore it. Of course I was teased, but honestly, who wasn't in high school?
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It wasn't until my
Junior year that I became aware of what my appearance said about myself to others.
For fear of boring you, I'll simply say my Junior year was hard.
It was by far the worst year I had encountered in my life up to that point and
frankly, I just didn't care. I guess my daily sweatpants and ponytail
were a billboard letting the world know </span></span><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">"Yes, indeed, Tyree has
surrendered!"</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> I was unaware of what my appearance said to others until one day, in the middle of class, an upperclassman pointed out how grungy I looked. He
asked me (in a </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">condescending</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> tone) if I have ever heard the term "Dress for Success". Being
absolutely humiliated and frustrated by this encounter, I blew him off and
discounted the entire experience as a bully just being a bully. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the rest of the
year, I continued to wear my ever-faithful sweats and a ponytail but I'd be
lying if I said I didn't think about our dress-for-success-encounter everyday while leaving the house. Summer came and went and by the
time school was beginning again, I decided to use the phrase as a mantra
instead of letting it eat at me. I vowed that I would "Dress
for Success" every day of my Senior year. What did that mean to me? I wore
a dress or skirt <span style="font-style: italic;">EVERY</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">DAY</span> and I made sure my hair and makeup were
done before leaving the house. Over that school year, the strangest thing
happened; I <span style="font-style: italic;">actually</span> felt good about
myself! By the end of the year I had earned the best grades of my entire high
school career, received a full athletic scholarship to continue playing a sport
I absolutely loved, and was voted Best Hair and Best Personality of the Senior class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">When people discuss
appearance (or that pertaining to) it seems so superficial. We've all heard the
saying "it's what's in the inside that counts" and I couldn't agree
more. However, I now firmly believe that when you look good, you feel good. There's
something so empowering about feeling good about yourself. You feel
unstoppable, more motivated, more energized. Think for a second about the last
time you were excited about a new hairstyle, or the way your makeup turned out
so perfectly. How did you feel? Was it different from the times your makeup
just didn't look right? or your hair just wouldn't do what you wanted it to?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The truth is, your
appearance says a lot about you. Your hair is your best accessory but is
often the most overlooked. For me, it's not about fitting in and following the
trends. It's about feeling good about myself. Feeling comfortable and confident in
my appearance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In cosmetology school the instructors used to tell us that we had
to look the part to be successful in this industry. Again, I struggled to fit
in with the current styles and trends and honestly, I let the opinions of
others overwhelm me. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">I was teased about
the clothes I wore and the way I did my makeup. Most of the ladies grew up
playing with makeup and reading fashion magazines, whereas I grew up playing in
the dirt, and running around outside. They were more experienced yes, but I was
motivated. I knew that I could not be the only woman who felt overwhelmed by
the expectation to look perfect according to a certain standard and who just wanted to feel good about myself; just the way
I am!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Even after finishing
cosmetology school, I felt like an outsider looking in. It wasn't until a few
years ago that I decided to re-embrace the "Dress for Success" mantra
that brought me out of my funk years before. I can appreciate the latest trends
but frankly, I'm usually not comfortable in them. When I try to fit in, I feel
like a little girl playing dress up. I'm an impostor. I've decided to embrace
my own unique beauty and appreciate my natural appearance that is unique to
only me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">That's my ultimate
goal! To help others realize their own unique beauty and find a style that
helps them feel comfortable, confident, and unstoppable. For some, that may be
the latest trends and I say kudos to you. If you can pull it off and it makes
you feel good about yourself, embrace that! But if you're like me, don't let it frustrate or
get you down. Instead customized the look. Make it your own but above all else
<b><i>don't ever give up</i></b>! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My little family 2014 <br />Photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cjwardphotography" target="_blank">CJ Ward Photography</a></i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Who would have thought a mindless encounter almost twelve years ago would have helped lay the groundwork for my journey. I truly believe every experience (good, bad, or otherwise) helps mold who we are today. I must say the upperclassman I spoke of early has since become a very good friend of mine through my husband and I cherish our relationship today. These experiences helped me realize we have a choice in life; to be a victim of our circumstance or a warrior. While watching football last Sunday, the anchors referenced a Tweet from Steve Smith SR. The photo he shared was a picture of a lion and the quote attached read:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;"><i>The greatest fear in the world is of the opinion of others, </i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>and the moment you are unafraid of the crowd, you become a Lion. </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.</i></b> </span></span></div>
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<em>be YOU. be BEAUTIFUL.</em></h3>
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Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is <i>(potential) </i>power and that my friends is a beautiful truth.</div>
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-73187812429035202132014-10-03T18:27:00.000-06:002019-10-04T10:11:54.245-06:00A Style That Never Goes...Well, Out of Style!<div style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thinking about
updating your look to welcome the Fall? Get inspired by the shorter days of Autumn and use it to inspire your
new look! A shorter 'do is always a fun way to transition your style and embrace
the change of season. The classic bob is a great go-to style to stay current no
matter the time of year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many celebrities
have tried the bob and succeeded. As a stylist, one of the best aspects of this
particular cut is it's versatility. The bob has the ability to be customized to any one's specifications
and personal needs. The concerns I hear most behind the chair are "will shorter hair make my face look too round?" and "I like the style but my face is too fat to pull off short hair." Well ladies let
me tell you, if a "round" or "fat" face are your fear,
worry no more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are several
variations of the cut that can help reduce this fear and frustration. With any
cut or style, make sure your stylist is taking into consideration your personal
bone structure and is able to customize your look to accentuate your best features while
camouflaging any unwanted traits. For instance, if you worry your face is too
"round" or too "fat", make sure the style doesn't cut you
off right at or just above chin-length. This can round out the face and bring the focus to the wrong areas. Instead, ask to keep
the cut slightly longer and add some texture (or layering) around the face to help accentuate
your eyes, cheekbones, and jaw-line. This is a beautiful way to emphasize your
positive traits by drawing the eye to the areas you want noticed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No two
bobs are exactly the same. And they shouldn't be. Your hair is your best accessory! Make sure it's saying what you want it to say; "I'm an individual and I'm
absolutely beautiful!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To help inspire you make a change and embrace the bob,
check out this great photo gallery courtesy of <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/pictures/celebs-with-bob-hairstyles-2014311/35580">www.usmagazine.com</a> and take note of how
each style (even though all bobs) is different and perfected for each
woman individually. </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">NOTE FROM BEHIND
THE CHAIR:</span></i></h4>
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<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">You, as a salon guest, are
not expected to know the perfect look for your facial features. Put your
stylist to work! Let them apply their education, talent, and creativity to create a customized look
that meets your personal specifications. Make sure to
be clear about your style likes and dislikes. Communication is so important! Leave nothing to interpretation unless
you trust your stylist to make the important decisions without you. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b>Quick Tip:</b> Pictures can be extremely helpful to get the dialog moving. Share photos with your stylist of looks you like and even those you don't like. This will help you both have
a clearer understanding of what you are looking for and hoping to achieve.</span></i></div>
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Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is power and that my friends is a beautiful truth.</div>
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<em>be YOU. be BEAUTIFUL.</em></h3>
Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-68465176471003264422014-02-20T10:22:00.000-07:002014-10-03T17:54:22.420-06:00A Friendly Rebuttal: Lie #4 explainedWe continue our series of rebuttals to <a href="http://refinery29.com/" style="text-align: justify;">refinery29.com</a>'s article,<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">"10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You"</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> with rebuttal-less agreement. Today, I applaud and appreciate </span><a href="http://refinery29.com/" style="text-align: justify;">refinery29.com</a> and professional Nora Croft.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">The truth is beauty is subjective, a</span><span style="text-align: justify;">s mentioned <a href="http://tyreeward.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-friendly-rebuttal-lie-3-explained.html" target="_blank">yesterday</a></span><span style="text-align: justify;">. What's important is finding a style that makes you feel beautiful, comfortable, and confident even if it's not by definition "the right look for your <i>(insert descriptive feature here)</i>". I especially appreciate Croft when she says <b>"Nobody should 'always' do anything"</b>. Each individual is just that; an individual and there truly is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to beauty. What's truly beautiful is seeing yourself positively. </span><br />
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Personally, I do not see heat-styling as an enemy. With the right products, you can maintain healthy hair <b><i>AND </i></b>heat-style on a regular basis. I recommend <a href="http://store.sojournbeauty.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12" target="_blank">Sojourn Thermal Protection Straightener</a> as a prep for <b><i>all </i></b>heat-styling. Do not be fooled by the name. When applied to the mid-shaft and ends before adding curl or diffusing naturally curly hair it won't weigh-down, flatten, or otherwise straighten those curly tresses.<br />
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What makes this product so incredible is that the pH is 4.5-5.5; the same pH of your hair and skin. <i>What does this actually mean?</i> By having the same pH as your hair, it helps close the hair-cuticle holding in and maintaining moisture which results in smooth, shiny, healthy hair.<br />
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-25388391958307495382014-02-19T14:31:00.001-07:002014-02-20T10:22:36.336-07:00A Friendly Rebuttal: Lie #3 explainedToday's topic is a little more controversial. We continue our series with the discussion about hair texture and layers as addressed <span style="text-align: justify;">in the </span><a href="http://refinery29.com/" style="text-align: justify;">refinery29.com</a> article,<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">"10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You".</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> Let's face it, all things in life, especially art, fashion, and beauty are subjective. As they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and therefore this topic is anything but cut and dry (pun intended). </span><br />
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Who among us doesn't daydream about one day obtaining that perfectly beautiful Victoria's Secret hair? What do we love most about it? I'd venture to say the volume has a lot to do with our love for the look. The hair is full and thick with just the right amount of volume and texture. The soft waves give us just enough texture to help us feel "made-up" but not enough to make us feel "over-done". It's elegant and fun making it the perfect hairstyle for any occasion. And no one appreciates this style more than someone who feels they cannot obtain it for themselves.<br />
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The following is an excerpt from the rebutted article, <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" target="_blank">"10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You"</a>, that I actually agree with and find helpful:<br />
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I agree with Croft in this instance but would like to add too many layers can make the perimeter, or the ends, of the hair look sparse and stringy. When a guest of mine, whether they have full-thick hair or fine-thin hair, complains about volume, I recommend internal layering. Don't worry, I won't bore you with the details and technical mumbo-jumbo...I could geek out on techniques all day but I'll spare you for now. What you should know however is that internal layering can help add the illusion of more volume by creating space between each hair as Croft suggests. A clean, blunt perimeter can also give the illusion of fullness to fine hair. My secret weapon: pair a blunt perimeter with internal layers to help boost volume and fullness for any hair type.<br />
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Knowing your hair type, texture, and density can help you determine the best and most flattering style. This is where it's super helpful to have a stylist you can trust and really respect their opinion. Build a strong foundation with a properly executed haircut and you're well on your way to obtaining Victoria's Secret perfection!<br />
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Check out this youtube video from Beauty by Cassie for a great tutorial on how to get Victoria's Secret hair in just 5 minutes.<br />
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-40617122630457810582014-02-18T17:30:00.000-07:002014-02-20T10:22:51.024-07:00A Friendly Rebuttal: Lie #2 explained<div style="text-align: justify;">
I continue today with my rebuttal to an article on <a href="http://refinery29.com/">refinery29.com</a>, titled <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" target="_blank">"10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You".</a> Today's topic: Trimming your hair. Whether you've jumped aboard the pixie train or are in the process of growing your hair down to your waist, today's topic is a must read. So let's get this party started!</div>
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I know how absurd this sounds and like most of you, I too have wondered if getting my hair trimmed this frequently is actually necessary or just a ploy to steal my hard earned money. So, what's the answer? As annoying as this is, the straight answer: it depends.</div>
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I know I know, that doesn't really clear things up, does it? The truth is, there is no "one-size fits all" answer to how often you should be getting your hair trimmed. There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration. Factors such as hair health, texture, styling desires and goals, and length just to name a few. Discuss these factors with your stylist for a better idea on how often you really need to get a trim.</div>
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In the meantime, here are a couple popular styles explained to help give you a better idea as to why your stylist may be suggesting frequent trims.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">You don't have to look very far to see a celebrity who took the plunge and decided it was time to rock the pixie. Short styles can be freeing and so empowering! Daily styling is rather low maintenance and usually takes less time than longer looks but don't let that fool you into thinking the style itself is low maintenance. Short hair should be trimmed more frequently; my professional opinion, 4-6 weeks. With short hair it is important to maintain the shape. Once the hair begins to grow out, the cut begins to lose shape making it more difficult to style. Frequent trims helps keep the overall shape of the cut eliminating the "why won't my hair do what I want it to!" frustration.</span><br />
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Kim Kardashian definitely has envy-worthy hair. Blonde or brunette, love her or hate her, you can't deny the woman has gorgeous locks. A long style like her's can stay away from the salon a little longer; my professional opinion, 6-8 weeks is recommended. Of course you must take into consideration the health of the hair, whether it's prone to split ends, and the desired long-hair-style. Like short styles, long hair with layers styles best and (let's be honest) looks best when the style (aka shape) is maintained. However, unlike short hair, long layers can extend their vacation from the salon a little longer because the growth is not as noticeable. </div>
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Bottom line, ask your stylist why they recommend the time-frame they've given you. It's good to be informed and honestly, you know your hair better than any one. If you disagree with your stylist's recommendation discuss potential alternatives. For instance, if you heat-style using a thermal protection spray or lotion can help keep hair healthier which can help extend the life of your cut. Keep an open dialogue with your stylist about anything they do/say that you question or don't understand. Again, trusting your stylist is essential. Asking questions and understanding their methods can help build trust and confidence in one another. </div>
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<br />Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-11380113537629159592014-02-17T14:18:00.002-07:002014-02-20T10:23:11.104-07:00A Friendly Rebuttal: Lie #1 explainedKnowledge is power and knowing the facts, regardless of the subject, is essential. I recently came across an article on <a href="http://refinery29.com/">refinery29.com</a>, titled <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" target="_blank">"10 Lies Your Hairstylist Tells You".</a> I usually find great joy in reading articles from <a href="http://refinery29.com/">refinery29.com</a> but after reading this particular article, I respectfully disagree with just about everything written. There is a lot of misinformation in this short article that I felt the need to expose and correct. For fear of information-overload I will be writing a series of posts to clear up these misconceptions. Prepare to feel powerful my friends!<br />
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<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/hairstylist-tips?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-2" target="_blank"><em>Lie #1: Drugstore Products are the Devil</em></a><br />
I spoke in great detail about the difference between professional and drugstore products in my last post. Therefore, I will not bore you with the same old information; however, I will reiterate that there truly is a difference. I will also say that from the bottom of my heart and with full confidence I strongly believe the majority of hairstylists are not trying to nickel and dime our beloved guests! Check out <a href="http://tyreeward.blogspot.com/2014/01/get-most-bang-for-your-buck.html" target="_blank">"Get the most BANG for your BUCK"</a> for my full opinion on the matter.<br />
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I FULLY agree with stylist Nora Croft when she says it's important to know the ingredients; however, I believe the most important aspect of any shampoo or conditioner is the pH. Ingredients are important, yes, but if the chemistry is wrong it won't matter how incredible the ingredients are. <br />
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Know your hair type and know the ingredients that will work best for you. Ask your stylist for recommendations and never be afraid to <strong><u>ask why</u></strong> they recommend one product over another for your particular hair type.<br />
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Tyree Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311583441251702617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269333032624188135.post-60896590223643255722014-01-14T13:18:00.001-07:002014-02-20T10:25:15.535-07:00Get the most BANG for your BUCK<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
When it comes to purchasing haircare products, the saying "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. Like many of you, I do not budget for my shampoo and conditioner needs and even though you may feel it necessary when purchasing from a salon, here are a few tips and tricks that helped me realize I was actually saving money by purchasing professional quality products from a salon. </h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know when you purchase professional product from a salon or certified retailer, it comes with 100% satisfaction guarantee?? Any professional who truly believes in the quality of their product will stand behind it and make sure you are 100% satisfied or your money back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Don't let the price of professional products from a salon intimidate you. It's true, the average salon shampoo sells for around $25; whereas, shampoo from a supermarket, on average, sell for only $12. I know this seems like a no-brainer but don't be fooled! Professional products tend to cost more at face value because the ingredients and chemistry used to create these products tend to be of higher quality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Even though you may see professional named products on the supermarket shelf, this doesn't always mean you're getting what you pay for. Many times these products are victims of diversion and, sadly, sometimes certain product lines will sell their bottles to supermarkets giving them license to fill as they see fit. <strong><em><u>There is NO quality assurance when purchasing from the supermarket shelves</u></em></strong>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In all honesty, professional products can save you money when purchased from a salon or certified retailer. How could this be? Remember that part about "NO quality assurance" when purchasing from a supermarket? Well, most products purchased from the supermarket are watered-down and diluted. Why would this be? By diluting the products you're forced to use more at each use therefore running out faster which then contributes to purchasing the product more often. Also, because the ingredients and chemistry are not professional grade, you are forced to wash your hair more frequently to keep it clean. Again, using more product and running out more frequently. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Most professional products are more concentrated with higher quality ingredients allowing you to use less and shampoo less frequently because the hair tends to stay cleaner longer. However, because professional products are more concentrated and now, most do not contain sulfates (the lathering agent), it's important to use the products properly to really get the most bang for your buck. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I use </span><a href="http://store.sojournbeauty.com/#moisture" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sojourn Moisture shampoo and conditioner</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">. My hair is deceptively thick and tends to be on the oily-side. With Sojourn Moisture, I am able to extend the life of my wash shampooing every third day. My routine includes using a quarter-sized amount of shampoo apply to the scalp and massage really well. Leave in for 2 minutes, rinse, and repeat. I then apply a quarter-sized amount of conditioner to the ends and work up towards the mid-length, leave in for 2 minutes and rinse. Out of the shower, I towel dry really well and spray </span><a href="http://store.sojournbeauty.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sojourn Leave-In Detangler</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> all over the hair. I then spray a nickel-sized amount of </span><a href="http://store.sojournbeauty.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sojourn Thermal Protection</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in the palm of my hand, emulsify, and apply mostly to the ends and mid-length avoiding the scalp. The leave-in and thermal protect helps bring my hair back to its natural pH, closing the cuticle and holding the moisture in my hair to help with static and unwanted frizz, as well as, protecting my hair during thermal styling.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Don't just take my word for it! Try it for yourself. Give it a try at your next appointment. Visit </span><a href="http://www.tyreeward.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">www.tyreeward.com</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> to schedule!</span><br />
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