Success

With patience I've reached my goal! Thank you to my co-worker Corina Perdue, one of our amazing colorist at Space 07 Salon. She is magical!

Love my LOB, my violet hair, and the fact that my husband said I look like i am from a comic book......

A process VIOLET

Oh joy! Spring is coming and I'm feeling festive.

"She's got a bad case of the OCHDD!" (Obsessive Compulsive Hair Dismorphia Disorder) fellows may say. But I like to think of it more as a personal "refresh button".

So...long red violet brown roots with yellow ombré tips meet silver blonde layered bob with pastel VIOLET! Can't get any better then that. Well... it's possible.

Anyhoo, it's been a process and a lot of dedication. 2 color removers, 1 all over bleach, a highlight and a small haircut.

This week I hope that we can finish the process. Which is why I have opted to
cut my hair. To help speed it up and most importantly for the health of my hair. I'm thinking a LOB( Long Bob) to reach my goal for spring.

Vegas Baby

Just back from Vegas and I cant wait to share my work with Kathryn McCarron. Soon to be releasing her Fall 12' Collection, Kathryn has continually blown me away with her talent. Here is a sneak peek of what is to come. Obsessed with my Michelle Pfeiffer <3

Credits: Kathryn McCarron Fall 2012,
Alexis Hutt, Model
Shelly Cross, Hair/Mua
William Preston, Photographer

Making my way to Vegas for work was interesting. I have only been there to "party" per say. But I took my self out before work, hit up a show at the MGM. Check out KA It was amazing!

Working a full 24 hours on 8 cups of coffee with no sleep and managing to catch my plane at 6am, once again we delivered. I am very proud of my work on this shoot and proud of our team. With all the hard work, we still find time to play!

Never Too Late

Wow! It has been a long time hasn't it. Well it's never to late to catch up!

In October I was nominated for "Best Hair Stylist in San Francisco for the 2011 RAW Indie awards. I did not move on to round two but it was an honor to have the nomination. My theme was Proper Goth. I guess I was feeling a little dark :)

LA LA Land

WARNING...trying to catch up on my blogging ability. This post should have happend months ago. Enjoy ;)

Spent my weekend in LA. Mostly for work but a little pleasure as well. I have been lucky to have connected with an amazing designer while living in the bay area. Kathryn McCarron is truly one of a kind. I can't express how talented she is and her drive to make her mark in this world is and will be everlasting. For more on Kathryn McCarron visit http://www.kathrynmccarron.com/

Sneak peak of my work in LA

Yeah buddy!!! 6am call time...

Izzy= bed mate

until next time LA

Here Comes the Bride! La La LaLa La

I'm so happy to announce that Your Pretty Mane has been featured on an amazing wedding site. Weddingchicks.com is a great site for all your bridal needs. You will also find me under there hand picked vendors. Check it out!!

Keeping up with the keep up

Sigh......in my efforts to continue this blog, I have fallen short. No hard feelings!! I am re dedicating myself to this endeavor I have started.

Lately life has been a constant flow of obstacles and new beginnings. But I am back and ready to push my self harder. I have goals and dreams that I must accomplish, that I will accomplish. First things first....get my computer fix. Poor thing came down with a virus.

Until then I will do my best to post every other day. This is my commitment...

Noodle

Never thought something could be so prefect. My sister and brother in law did good. Coming in to this world weighing at 6lbs 4oz, 20.5inches long and YES strawberry blonde hair..........Graycie Lu Waters!


Meet the Noodle

She is going to be a strong women.....I can feel it

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Tease the season for holiday hair!

Let your pretty mane cause cheer this holiday season with and easy how to do timeless  side chignon.

{one}
using a round brush, blow-dry hair smooth and straight, focusing on the top sections

{two}
once dry, use a large-barrel curling iron to create waves from the ears down

{three}
build height and volume at the crown by teasing hair gently with a fine-tooth comb

{four}
gather hair into a low ponytail; twist it along the nape of your neck, pinning as you go

{five}
once you reach your ear, shape the remaining hair into curls, and pin them back over

Photos and Info provided by This is Glamorous

I Bat for Lashes

HairOween!!!!

Braide your mane

La Plume

A Life of its Own

Ummmmmmmmmm..........speechless

Bling!

I am showered with babies this month and a lot of bling....hair bling. Its basically tinsel for the hair.While heading to #2 out of 4 showers I will be attending this month, Seth (GBFF) and I discussed this new obsession. We did not come to a conclusion for this bling. Just a bet. A bet that we will cross paths with 3 blinger's at shower #2. Well guess what? Hair bling!!! 3 blinger's indeed. Its not for me but I sure do like to say BLING!!!

Shower #2 was a success. Can't wait to meet Mr.Jett Lander

New York NE

I recently ventured to New York City on a quest to partner up with Bumble & Bumble as an NE. For those who don't know, NE stands for Network Educator. This means I am the link between the salon (Space 07 Salon) where I currently reside and Bumble. My position as an NE will allow me to bring back a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, new tips,and tricks to share with my fellow stylists. I am thrilled to be apart of this.

Bumble University wasn't anything that I expected. I guess I really didn't know what to expect. I jumped feet first into a whirlpool of public speaking, hair styling, loads of product knowledge and AMAZING food. Yes Bumble houses a full kitchen in their basement. I left everyday feeling full, emotionally drained and challenged with a desire for more.

Currently I await the arrival for November 8th. Action will come into play with my launch party in hand. I am nervous and scared....in a good way.


House of  Bumble

Blood.Sweat.Tears

University Level/View of the Hudson

Represent!!

So it begins...

Its time for some change and motivation. Over the past few months I  have been searching for "more". Not sure what the "more" looks like but what I do know is, I need a place to put my thoughts, my judgments, and opinions. EUREKA!!!!! Why didn't  I ever think to blog. With that said, I hope you will find some use with this. I know I will.

Hello!!! Nice to meet ya!