The Hills are Alive with Wedding Bells & Great Style

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. Example A:  

Photo courtesy of US Weekly

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. 

Whether it's your wedding day or other special event, the perfect style will always take into consideration the following:

• Hair length. No matter how great your stylist is, a short haircut (such as a pixie) will never be able to hold an updo. Know your options and tailor each look to your specific needs. 
• Dress style. 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. 
• Adornments (i.e. veil, hair clips, fancy hair pins, etc.) 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.
• Personal comfort. 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.

No matter the occasion or the style-rules, if you love the style and you feel comfortable and confident, you my friend have found your perfect look!

To get Lauren Conrad's look at home, here's a quick tutorial from LC herself!

Video from laurenconrad.com

Have questions? Don't hesitate to ask! Never be afraid to educate yourself. After all, knowledge is (potential) power and that my friends is a beautiful truth.

be.YOU.be.BEAUTIFUL.

A Style That Never Goes...Well, Out of Style!

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.

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!

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.

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!"

To help inspire you make a change and embrace the bob, check out this great photo gallery courtesy of www.usmagazine.com and take note of how each style (even though all bobs) is different and perfected for each woman individually.

For the full gallery, click on the photos above

NOTE FROM BEHIND THE CHAIR:

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. 
Quick Tip: 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.

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.

be YOU. be BEAUTIFUL.