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Behind The Scenes Photo Shoot

clementej — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:11:56 +0000

Here’s a cool little video of a photo shoot I just wrapped.

I had the pleasure of working with two awesome talents: Photographer Tracey Tesmer of http://www.TracyTesmerPhoto.com and Smoking Hot Cigar Model, Teresa of http://www.SmokingHotCigarChick.com

This is a short behind the scenes video of the shoot and some of the photos that were taken.

Enjoy.

Never Trim Your Own Bangs

clementej — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:59:46 +0000

In this video I talk about the importance of having your stylist trim your bang.

I know most women have trimmed their own bangs at least once in their life. And honestly, it never looks good.

You can spot this look a mile away. And really, why even do it? Bang trims are almost always complimentary so why not take advantage? Just make an appointment about 2 weeks after your haircut and get your bangs trimmed. It will keep your style looking good longer.

This bang trim took about three minutes and didn’t cost my client a dime. Have a professional do it for you. A hairstylist uses specific high dollar shears to cut your hair and his perspective standing in front of you will always give best the results.

Plus it’s nearly impossible to do the correct diagonal cutting technique that should be used on your bangs.

If your stylist is cutting straight across your bangs, I suggest you get up and leave the chair and never return.

The Social Event of the Summer

clementej — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:04:03 +0000

I did five haircuts last night on five beautiful girls, not much older than five years old each, well after five o’ clock! ..I need a moment, maybe five… Okay, it was as head spinning as it sounds and just as much fun! While it was quite the impromptu makeover party we all went along as though it were what we woke up that morning to do.

An evening where a quick visit and maybe a bite to eat was in the plans turned into the social event of the summer where anyone who is anyone, who is my niece, was there. There was music, provided by the glowing screen of a pink Nintendo DS, sweet and sugary libations, and the random bits of conversation that will be re-referenced still by the onset of next summers social calender ” Oh my god! I can’t believe you still like Hannah Montana, she’s so last year!” It was absolutely the place to be. If you missed it I am sorry for you and if you aren’t related to me you probably did. Hey it is all about who you know.

It truly was a wonderful evening, I had so much fun. More importantly, the girls had fun and they were so happy to be getting their hair done. I have said many times before that one of my favorite sites in the salon is seeing a woman when I’m finished with her hair looking in the mirror at herself with a smile that reveals that little girl inside. I love that! To see actual little girls with twinkling eyes and that “look at my hair!” smile, it felt like the greatest work I’ve done this year.

Every woman deserves to feel that beautiful. A beautiful self image is not the only important thing in life but from a beautiful self image so much can be achieved. Just think about that morning you woke up late, having not slept near long enough, nothing in your closet you wanted to wear, no time to do your morning routine, and out the door. One glimpse of yourself in the rear view mirror and nothing went right for you that day. On the other hand there were those other days, good sleep, worked out, new outfit, plenty of time for the morning routine, mirror check before you hit the door and no one could stop you that day! Sometimes all you need is a hair re-fresh to get all of that back. I would love to see you smiling in my chair.