What Your Hair Color Says About You

Natural or colored, your hair shade affects how the world sees you... and how you see yourself!

A lot of our self-image is based on the perceptions of other people. You partially view yourself through others' eyes and act accordingly. That's why the color of our hair tends to stereotype us.
Here's the deal of what that means for all you redheads, blondes and brunettes.

Red Hair

There are very few natural redheads - only 3 perfect of the population is said to have fabulous fiery locks. For centuries, redheads have had to fight stereotypes. For many, red hair atop a female head automatically conjured images of wild women, hotheads, femme fatales, sex kittens.
Redheaded women are often portrayed as strong, independant women. They are usually seen as feisty Irish "tough girls".
"Red is the new blond," says Tim Rogers, editorial stylist and spokesman for Charles Worthington hair and beauty salons in London. "She is a head-turning hybrid between the moody brunette and the bubbly blonde. She's not afraid to have fun and get noticed."
Red hair compliments brown which seems to be the color in fashion this season.Red hair adds more depth and contrast, especially for those who have fair skin (such as myself). Red hair also seems to have more shine, which can make your hair look more healthy and beautiful. Just remember that contrary to popular belief, red color can fade fast causing you to constantly maintain your locks whether through color glaze or regular spritz of SPF!

Blonde Hair

Do blondes really have more fun? Hmmm...Maybe. Blonde is a happy color that reminds me of chilling on the California Beaches in the summer!

People see blondes as having more youthful vitality than other colors, and blonde hair can make you look much younger. There's a subtle correlation between youth and blondness, since babies and children tend to have lighter hair than adults.


But what about the Dumb Blonde Jokes you ask?? The Dumb-Blonde jokes are old my friends... Modern blondes are perceived as powerful, independent and of course, still very sexy.
Blonde hair tends to require alot of attention to keep it looking glamorous and healthy, so blondes can give off the impression of high maintenance.

Brown Hair / Brunette

Brunettes project a grounded, stable image. Darker colors also connote earthiness. If you are wanting a more serious, sophisticated look, try a darken brunette hair color.
76 percent of American women think the first female president will have brown hair, according to Allure magazine.
According to a study into hair colour and the intensity of attraction, 51% of men thought brunettes were more attractive. Brunettes were described as intelligent, independent and self-sufficient. Two-thirds of the men said the brunette women appeared stable and competent.
Women with medium-length darker hair such as Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Garner areperceived as smarter and more fun loving.

Hope you've enjoyed my two cents on hair color for the day!!

Inspires me!

I found these amazing photos from this website which inspired me in many ways! Check ‘em out!

Aren't they just gorgeous?!

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Stressing Out?

We all feel stressed out at one point or another in our lives from deadlines to school, to crappy boyfriends. Stress can give us tense muscles, pounding headaches, and major anxiety. You may not notice immediately but stress can take its toll on your hair (falling out or dullness), complexion (blotchy or acne), internal inflammation, as well as premature aging… They all sound horrible. Seeing as we’re realistic here and will just accept that Stress is inevitable, here’s how you can make a difference in your life as well as your skin, hair, and overall beautiful self.

Top 5 ways to De-Stress (for stylists as well as clientele):

1) Exercise on a regular basis. It helps to not only fight stress but also keep depression and anxiety at bay… Think: Endorphins! I’m personally not one to be a hamster on a wheel (aka treadmills) but you can exercise in other ways: walk outside on lunch break, yoga, pilates, vacuuming living room, dancing to music, etc.

2) Allow yourself time to get to destinations. I have to remind myself this ALL the time, since I’m constantly in a hurry to get to appointments and meetings. Nothing’s more stressful than feeling like you’ll be late, so just leave earlier than usual and enjoy the extra few minutes to primp or rock out to music in the car.

3) Make time to talk to friends and family. Even if it’s just 10 minutes. I heard a phenomenal inspirational talk at a Paul Mitchell event and the speaker a famous deaf comedienne, Cathy Buckley asked us to take a minute to tell our loved one that we loved and cared about them. It really changes your day and keeps your perspective in check. Try it!

4) Make a play list of De-stressful and calming music. iTunes has fabulous Groove Essentials play list for ideas. Listen to the play list whenever you’re ready to pull out your hair or strangle any person near you. You’ll save a few extra lives (note earlier statement concerning strangulation) by musical therapy!

5) Treat yourself! Yes, I give you permission to treat yourself to a massage, or save a dime and have a spa day at home. It could be simply applying a mask, taking a hot bubble bath, or relaxing.

Tips from a Pro:

“Meditation and breathing techniques don’t cost a dime and you can do them anywhere, anytime.” – Sarah Kugelman

“I take a warm bath with pure lavender oil and have a cup of organic chamomile tea.” –Carol Shaw

“Eliminate toxic people from your environment.” –Karen Behnke

This is why I do this!

On Wednesday, I had the wonderful opportunity to stop by Salon Fusion in South Bend to get to know some of the fabulous hair dressers there but to also get "My hair did." Sarah, the owner, was gracious enough to help my sad locks of hair (it was a long time since it was touched). After a lengthy consultation (communication is key!), we found an excited assortments of color and away we went!

As I was getting my hair all situated, I talked to Sarah about my journey to becoming a hair dresser. I mentioned that not all of my family was thrilled with my career choice. I explained that with a family member going through cancer and how important hair is to women, I had to figure out a way to utilize my talents and help make others feel beautiful inside and out! When my loved one lost all of her hair, it really affected her... You can wear fun scarves and pull a Liza Minnelli with fun falsies but it's just not the same without your own locks of hair. There's a reason why they say that hair is a woman's virtue. I had this revelation... I know that this is why I went into hair, to help women (soccer moms, cancer warriors, and all) stand a little taller and feel gorgeous.

After a few hours of color treatment, blow drying, and chatting, my hair was finally revealed! I felt fabulous! I wanted to recreate the Herbal Essence hair commercial and scream, "Yes" upon walking out the salon door!! There's something magical about a little trim here and there. I personally know how much of a difference hairstylists make, whether it be by listening to your whole life story or getting you dolled up for a hot date!

I'm happy to fuel the passion for hair dressing and to know that I'm helping others feel fabulous!

Enjoy!

I found these older hair commercials today and thought I would share!