Summer Hair Care: How to Protect and Style Your Tresses During the Long, Hot Summer!
Ahhh… The summer means long days at the beach or lazing out on the deck. Sure, you remembered to put SPF on your face and body, but what about your hair? Think about how much you spend on your hair. If you’re like me you’re investing in regular cuts, colors, deep conditioning treatments, occasional blowouts (weather permitting, of course) and a cabinet full of products. (Okay, so I’m not the norm.) Even if you don’t take your hair care to an alarming level like me, you’re investing something whether it’s money, time, energy or all of the above. So why not protect your investment??
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“Game of Thrones” Crazy Braided Updo for Black Tie Event
Since we’re getting into high season for prom and weddings I decided a black tie wedding would be the perfect excuse to try a new hair look. I was channeling the Khaleesi when I discussed my primal vision with Amanda Leone, stylist, makeup artist, and co-owner of The Kevin Charles Salon at the Four Season’s Biltmore in Montecito, CA. “Vision” may be pushing it. I told her about my dress — black, floor-length, empire waist with thin leather belts for shoulder straps that then wrap around my waist a couple times (basically Grecian-meets-S&M). I then said I wanted it half-up with little braids and twists, kind of a deconstructed look. That’s it. She took those couple sentences and created her own vision:
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When she was done with her masterpiece, Amanda decided for my “down” hair that pin-straight would best compliment the look. She quickly flat ironed the rest of my hair and voila!
Posted by janna Tags Braids, Updos, Wedding Updos