Ombre vs Sombre

Ombre vs Sombre. Have you heard the term Sombre yet? Ombre has been popular for a couple of years now, it's currently out and sombre is currently in. I'm almost embarrassed to say that the first time I heard "Sombre" was at a hair show where Celebrity stylist Kim Vo was speaking. He was making jokes about calling a soft ombre "Sombre." I'm pretty sure I was rolling my eyes in his not so funny humour but a few months later, I can't believe I've been hearing this expression more and more. Sombre can also be referred to a softer type of  ballayage or melting technique.

Sombre is when the hair is a softer side of ombre. When chosing this technique you only want your stylist to do two to three shades lighter than the color at the roots. That's whats going to give you that softer Ombre aka Sombre feel to it. You may have noticed in some of my YouTube videos I look like I have a bit of roots, and I do. I've been retouching my hair with a lite golden blonde color, while allowing my platinum locks to naturally grow out.

I'm loving this technique because its barely there,settle and its insanely sexy, not to mention very fresh. Just remember when getting this technique done to your hair, you only want to go no more than two shades lighter on the ends. You want it to barely look like there is much color change. For summer I say go for the warm tones such as honey or Carmel Loving this trend!! 

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Great Gatsby Waves

This tutorial is dedicated to all of my vintage lovers. With all the hype from The Great Gatsby movie release, I had to do a vintage inspired wave with a curlstick for you all. This look is sooo easy, all you need are a few simple tools. This look will work no matter your hair length and texture. I love this way of achieving vintage waves because its simple with out all the gel from the original finger waves. On top of that, its a modern take on the The Great Gatsby style of waves. I hope you liked it.

And for more vintage inspired do's check out these two fabulous step by step tutorials I did a few months back.

And CLICK HERE for full step by step instructions. 

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Mousse, Not Just A Product Of The 80's

I had a lovely viewer the other week ask me to elaborate on all my essential styling products. I felt that there is soooo much to say on this topic that I'm going to go over a product at a time. This week I'm going to go over mousses. Mousse has gotten a bad rep in the last decade or so. Women usually associate these products with big 80's hair, or permed hair. And yes, its true...Mousses and gels is what all of our favorite rock n rollers of the 80's used to use to get major volume, along with a little teasing of the hair of course. But just because these products were used in the 80's, doesn't mean that we can't use them now. Lets go over these products and why they are a styling must have for me.

Ever wonder how celebrities hair hold up so well during award ceremonies? I guarantee that most of them have some kind of base product like a mousse in there hair for texture, volume and hold.

What is texture? I use the word texture a lot. The texture of your hair is how it feels. It could be silky, soft, coarse, waxy or stiff. When I use the word texture, I'm referring to the hair feeling like it has some grit to it. It could be grit from a mousse, wax or hairspray. Or you can add texture to the hair by adding  a slight wave or curl to it. This gives it "texture" because the hair is curled or waved when it is usually isn't so the hair has some grip to it. You ladies with curly hair have it easy when it comes to upstyles holding, because you have loads of texture. It's harder to put your hair up into an updo or braid when your hair is super silky and with a bit of curl or product in it, it gives it texture in order for the upstyle to hold all night long. Still with me?? 

Mousse is mainly known for giving the hair volume. It helps plump up the cuticle and when using it near the roots, you can achieve some massive amounts of volume that will last all day, night and possible a few days after. If you hair is limp from being to fine, to thick, a heavy a mousse product can be your best friend with the amount of volume you can get from it. Just apply generously all over and concentrate on the root area, blow dry the opposite way that you want to lay and instant volume. I swear you can achieve a beauty bar blow out at home with a little bit of mousse.

Have problems with hold in your hair? You can almost skip the whole process of needing to hair spray your hair if you have mousse in it. You will instantly be amazed at how well your hair will hold a curl if you've blow dried some mousse in it previously. Don't believe me? Give it a shot and thank me later ladies

Now I don't use a mousse or a gel in my everyday hair routine, but anytime I do a tutorial or have a wedding or a function to attend, I always use my trusty hair mousse. Mousse not only gives me tons of texture and hold, it makes my hair more moldable for the hairstyles I choose. 

So if you are lacking volume, texture and hold. I definitely suggest busting out your old 80's hair mousse and giving it another shot. I prefer Volumeactive by Keratase mousse when I need some major lift and hold that will last me all night long. Do you have a favorite mousse??

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Final Countdown

When I was pregnant with my first child Magnolia who now is 2, the last few weeks were crazy because I had no idea when she would be born. I remember posting on my FaceBook it's the final countdown to her birth and had this stupid song stuck in my head. The sweet Kez from My Little Runaway Blog reminded me of that dang song on Instagram and now I have it stuck in my head, so for fun I decided to post it because I'm now over 38weeks pregnant and its "The Final Countdown" to my sons birth. Too funny!

And how awesome was their hair?? I totally rocked a perm in the 80's. But then again, who didn't. I even had my fringe permed. But I will say, that how easy were perms? A little mousse or gel, scrunch and diffuse for volume or leave when wet and you were set. Wish hair could be that easy these days. 

Oh, and I'm sorry if this song is stuck in your head now too. 

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Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet

Above are a few of my favorite hairstyles from the Met Gala. My favorite look of the night was Anne Hathaway. Didn't she look stunning with her newly blonde hair? I loved how her hair was styled up away from her face instead of down. Who rocked your favorite hairstyle?

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Bohemian Bridal Updo

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I had to do this style because I just love it. Its soft, elegant and yet so simple. If you haven't noticed already, I'm all about easy achievable hair for every women. So if you loved this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel for weekly hair love!!

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Help! In Need Of New Haircut.

Hi Jenny! I ran into your website while looking for hairstyles for my next visit at the salon. I am having trouble finding a haircut that flatters my face shape. I have a small forehead and rounder in the cheeks. Right now I have long layers, which I would like to keep, but my ends look dried out. Any suggestions or links I can visit to give my hairstylist an idea of what I want?
Thanks for your help, Paula

Hey there Paula!! Thanks so much for your question! So happy that you've found my hair blog, and I'm hoping I can help you out with your hair dilemma. Judging from the pictures you emailed in, it looks like you have a triangle face shape. Which the triangular face shape is narrow at the forehead and wide at the jawline.

I think you should stick with long layers, but maybe bring them up a few inches, that way the layers cut in to the cheekbone area where its a tad bit fuller. Make sure the layers are no shorter than your jaw bone area, because you want to avoid the cheeks looking fuller. This will also allow you to get movement and height in your hair which will give it more "umph." 

You are an incredibly gorgeous young lady who resembles Kourtney Kardashian, so I'd say look to her when you want to change up your hair because you looks so much alike and she has a similar face shape as you. Just call her your hair role model!! The picture below is the kind of layers that you need and just throwing it out there, her hair color would look amazing on you as well!! 

Hope this helps you out, and if you decide to go with this look, please email me a pic because it will look amazing on you!! 

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