Wedding Wednesday....Versatile Clip-in extensions

Yesterday I had a trial appointment with a bride and I custom-made her clip-in extensions. I must admit that I was a little surprised at how versatile the clips were. I was able to pull them in a ponytail, a bun, and a side-swept style. I usually recommend brides get sew-in extensions because of the longevity and versatility of them. I always think about how long the wedding day is and the fact that the bride will be dancing and in turn sweating, so I always think it's best to go with extensions that will keep the style the longest.

However clip-in extensions are a great way to go if you don't want braids and you want something thats temporary. I also like micro-bead extensions as an option. http://hairbyserena.blogspot.com/2012/09/micro-bead-extensions-part-2.html

Below are the before and after looks. We did 2 different side swept looks. One has more volume at the top than the other. 

Natural hair after the shampoo and condition

Natural hair pressed 

Clip-in extensions added

Clip-ins are seamless

I wand and ceramic curled, then pinned it to the side

I readjusted the the style and added more volume to the top

Wedding Wednesday...Holiday hair

It's that time of year again.... The Holidays! During this time we are trying to finish up last minute shopping, solidify travel plans, but most importantly trying to become a better self.
So what's the best way of doing this than with a new look. I get more request for color and cuts than any other time of year.
Usually my clients are trying to hold on to their hair but tis the season to whack it all off.
Some clients are wanting a minor change while others are seeking an overhaul.
I for one love this time of year because I get to create masterpieces and not to mention
I get some really cool gifts.
Whether you're looking for a drastic change or a minor one, make sure it's a decision that you can live with as you go into the New Year.
Below are a few transformations.
*To see my work follow me on Instagram. @tressarthair

^ This is not my work, but I loved the cut and style. I may test this style out... in a weave of course.

Wedding Wednesday...The Trial Appointment

This is a continuation from the post I did last week. I wanted to walk you through how we came up with our final wedding day look.
I have stressed over and over again how important it is to have a trial appointment for your wedding day because you want to make sure you and your stylist are on the same page when it comes to your look. I like to go through multiple looks during a trial appointment until we settle on the one that suits you best.
I haven't always nailed the perfect look on the first or even the second time. I usually like to have a visual and I can usually replicate the look. Of course it will have my own spin on it, but it's close.
It's also important to be realistic when it comes to what you want. We are woman so we change our mind all the time. What we thought we wanted can change from minute to minute. Even with this bride she told me she wanted a soft, side-swept look and we ended up pinning it up.
We used clip-in extensions which matched her hair perfectly. I pressed her hair first, ceramic curled it and then I pinned it in place. The bride wanted a natural, non-structured look. I think we Nailed it!!!

 Below was the potential reception look.

The Finale

Wedding Wednesday... The Ponytail Dairies

The ponytail has been a worldwide phenomenon for decades.
Not only is it the most diverse hairstyle in the world but it's a style that is appropriate for anyone despite your age.
The ponytail was considered an informal style during the Georgian period (1714-1830) because women didn't wear it outside of the boudoir. 
Europe has been the continent which most of American fashion is modeled after and the ponytail is no exception.
Last week was the kickoff to New York fashion week (spring/summer 2015), which many 
(including myself)  look forward to veiwing the new hot trends for the following season. 
Not only am I looking at the clothing that's coming down the runway but I'm checking out the hair trends as well. 
Hair is one of the most important decisions that are made before the runway shows. It's important because you want to be able to properly convey the tone for the garment. It's all about interpretation. The designer is trying to paint a picture. 
They want people to walk away visualizing themselves in the garments. 
I chose to focus on ponytails because I saw some super cool looks on and off the runway. 
Here are some of my favorite looks...