Healthy hair is pretty hair. Simple as that. The best way to ensure you have healthy hair, is to take proper care of it. With a complete Aveda hair care system at home, I promise your hair will be getting all the love it needs to be long, shiny, voluminous; whatever adjective you want! I have been using strictly Aveda on my hair for close to 5 years now. Occasionally I have used other products in a pinch, but I can tell the difference in how my hair feels and looks immediately.
Complete Aveda Hair Care System
What Makes a Complete Aveda Hair Care System?
Shampoo and Conditioner. Aveda has multiple options for multiple hair types. Whether you have dry hair, or need some extra volume, Aveda has an shampoo and condition set for you. What is nice about how Aveda markets their products is that their names make it easy to know what they will do to your hair. For example, Smooth Infusion will help tame frizz and smooth your hair for a sleek style. Damage Remedy helps to rebuild your hair with quinoa protein.
Leave-in Treatment. Aveda has 7 different leave in treatment options for your hair. These include:
Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil – for moisture
Scalp Benefits Dandruff Solution – for dandruff control
Color Conserve Daily Color Protect – to prevent color fading
Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair – detangles and protects hair from blow dry while adding protein to the hair
Damage Remedy Split End Repair – instantly repairs split ends Sun Care Protective Veil – help protect hair from sun damage
Invati Scalp Revitalizer – helps keep the hair you have on your head longer
Treatment. Treatments are similar to leave-in treatments where they give the hair special attention, however, these are to be rinsed out before styling. There are 5 that Aveda offers including:
Dry Remedy Moisturizing Mask – for moisture
Men’s Exfoliating Shampoo- gets rid of scalp build up
Color Conserve Strengthening Treatment – adds shine and strength to hair
Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment – adds protein to the hair
Smooth Infusion Smoothing Mask – softens hair and seals in moisture
By adding a complete Aveda hair care system to your at home routine, I promise you will see a noticeable difference in how your hair looks, feels, and styles. Stop in today so we can get your started on your regiment.
Finally, OUR FAMILY GROWS (and yes, we are hiring)! We are excited to officially announce Ashka Salon + in South Lyon…our 2nd location and sister salon! We have been a part of the Canton Community for 15 years and are expanding into the up-and-coming South Lyon Community. Our Ashka Tribe is so thankful for this journey to grow and also because we get to expand our world! Ashka Salon+ (PLUS) is an AVEDA full-service salon for all of your hair designing, hair color and hair care needs. We will also offer new and additional services to be added on throughout 2019.
In contrast to our Canton location, the + at the end of our name signifies special services. Most noteworthy are many straightening options, lash lifts, express skin treatments, lash extensions and also hair extensions. Our industry and beauty care standards are always evolving and we want our company, team and also our service menu to evolve with them. As a result of foregoing the traditional spa model, we leave the door open to new and exciting services at price points and timing to fit your life. Most of all, we want to be your refuge and give you a delightful experience and an escape to wellness!
We are HIRING! There are open positions for hair stylists, lash artists and front desk coordinators. Non-AVEDA trained is just fine. See what makes the Ashka Tribe so special!
Remodeled Hair Color Space Awaits You – Relax at Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon
Our new space has been fun to update and we have taken the opportunity to improve it for your enjoyment. A brand new manicure area and shampoo experience await you, because we want to be the best option for your beauty needs. Lay down and receive a one-of-a-kind shampoo to wash out your AVEDA hair color. While things are still dusty and a work in progress, we can see all of the sparkly light at the end of this remodeling process! Over the next six months we will add a pedicure area, makeup area with tons of natural light and an express skin and lash studio. Although, these projects happen one at a time, here is a sneak peak of our shampoo experience…
Our new color application and shampoo area features AVEDA hair color and shampoo beds for an incredibly relaxing and comfortable experience. We are putting some of the finishing touches on today!
Natural Nail Manicures and Pedicures – Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon
Our natural nail paradise will be here for you soon! Ashka Salon’s technicians focus on the natural nail because we care about your health and wellness. We offer regular manicures with Vinylux polish and we use Shellac for our gel polish. Our spa pedicures are coming soon and they will be done on a comfortable padded spa table for an experience unlike the rest. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates in real time!
We CANNOT wait to offer manicure and Shellac on the natural nail…these brand new tables were NOT meant for construction 😉
Sparkly and Classic Styling Awaits You – Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon
First of all, lots of special details have been added to this space, including all new lighting to brighten your experience! Some members of our Ashka Tribe in Canton will be joining us one day a week in South Lyon to kickoff our new location. We are lucky to have Kay, Josie, Lisa, Casey, Evelyn and Kristin (read about Ashka’s VERY FIRST tribe member here) launch Ashka Salon+ and insure our new guests have an experience we are all truly proud of! All of these team members are AVEDA trained hair colorists and have had much success at our Canton location. They join Joe Loose, Independent Stylist, Salon Consultant & CEO of Graphene Hair Tools as well as Lauren, an experienced Nail, Skin and Microdermabrasion Technician who have previously worked out of this space.
Sneak peak at the gorgeous chandelier and posh finishing of the new South Lyon location…pardon the dusty floor!
Classic Canvas For True Artistry – Ashka Salon+ South Lyon
Let the capable artists, designers and technicians at Ashka Salon+ bring your look to the next level! Our space represents our goal of taking a beautiful canvas and enhancing it to reveal the beauty within. Due to this, our facility is clean and classic with gorgeous grays and an eclectic mix of styles and colors. Most of all, we hope you find our space and our team of professionals to be warm, welcoming, fun and worth your investment!
Variations of cool grays and whites, with bold pops of color are pleasing to the eye!
We are honored to partner with AVEDA and offer only the best in hair care, hair color and skincare! Because ingredients matter, sourcing matters and manufacturing matters to us all and to the environment. Therefore, AVEDA has been sourcing, producing and manufacturing sustainably since way before it was cool. AVEDA is cruelty free, and in contrast to other beauty companies goes far beyond in many areas. Most notably, they support indigenous communities and farmers around the world. Come on in to see, feel and learn what it’s all about! Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo and Conditioner, anyone? (Because you will NOT be sorry!)
We are excited to offer AVEDA Hair Color, Skin Care, Hair Care and Styling Products! Not only better for the environment, but most of all, healthier for you!
Ashka Salon+ South Lyon Hiring Stylists, Students, Assistants and Front Desk Coordinators
Above all, we are grateful to our Ashka Tribe, our family of guests and the Canton Community for the 15 year journey that has led us here! Our entire team looks forward to investing in the South Lyon Community. Our emphasis is on giving back to area schools, causes and non-profits. Most noteworthy, we believe we rise by lifting others and we are incredibly excited to move forward. We are conveniently located at 21190 Pontiac Trail between 8 and 9 mile next to Metro PCS and Lyon Veterinary Clinic.
Our Ashka Salon Tribe and our Entire Family Welcomes You To Join Us and
Experience the Ashka Difference!
Can’t miss us! Come join our family at 21190 Pontiac Trail between 8 and 9 mile. We are excited to delight you!
With social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest, it’s easier than ever to get sucked into wanting a dramatic hair change. While all big makeovers is always a process, with new products called “Bond-Builders”, you are able to make more progress with significantly less damage. There are multiple bond builders on the market nowadays. At Ashka Salon Spa, we have chosen to use Olaplex.
What is Olaplex?
There are two steps when it comes to Olaplex. No 1 is put into your color to begin to rebuild your bonds as your color is processing. This concentrated first salon step rebuilds broken disulfide bonds and begins the process of preventing damage and repairing hair. We can add this to highlights, all over colors, toners, anything you are getting done!
No 2 is put on at the shampoo bowl after we have rinsed your color. Our second salon step continues to rebuild and restore any remaining broken bonds ensuring the strongest, shiniest, and healthiest hair possible. And really, who doesn’t want strong, shiny, healthy hair?
Who is Using Olaplex?
It seems as though all I read in magazines now is how Olaplex is being used for all of these celebrity hair makeovers. A few celebrities who are known to have used it include, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Emily Blunt, and Jennifer Lopez. People are raving about this miracle product. If I could I would use it on every single one of my color clients.
When you pair Olaplex with some of Aveda’s Botanical Conditioning Treatments, I can guarantee healthy hair. Whether you have been going to Ashka Salon Spa for a long time, or it’s your first time with us, be sure to ask your stylist if Olaplex is right for you. Our stylists would love to give you the hair of your dreams.
Dry Remedy is one Aveda’s many product lines. As the colder months approach, we all tend to notice the summer moisture disappearing. While we welcome boots and sweaters, we don’t want to sacrifice our soft, shiny hair! With Aveda’s Dry Remedy line, we might not have too.
What is Dry Hair?
I feel like I constantly hear people tell me about how dry their hair is. What really is dry hair though? Dry hair happens when your hair doesn’t get or maintain enough moisture. What most people tend to complain about is the fact that their hair doesn’t feel silky or that it is missing some of it’s shine.
Your hair is made of 3 layers: cuticle, medulla, and cortex.
When your hair is dry, the outermost layer actually starts to break down. This gives you the gritty texture that dry hair has. It also will dull the hair because the surface is no longer smooth so light doesn’t bounce off of it in the same way.
What is in the Dry Remedy Line?
Dry Remedy Line
Shampoo and Conditioner: Meant to nourish brittle hair using  Aveda’s patented deep-moisture complex featuring buriti oil leaving the hair soft and shiny.
Moisturizing Masque: This is a more intense version of the Dry Remedy Conditioner. You will use this once a week in place of your conditioner and let it sit on for about 5 minutes.
Daily Moisturizing Oil: This oil instantly moisturizes hair by 41%. It is 99.9% naturally derived and is the leave in treatment option for this line.
Sometimes it is hard to know if your hair is dry or damaged and what the real difference is between the two. Stop in for an appointment today so we can help figure out what is best for your hair!
There are so many myths about everything that are floating around these days. It has become hard to know if you are truly helping yourself. Whether that means exercising, using the right products, or just eating the right things. While I am still trying to sort through all the information on other topics, I thought I could do my part by clearing up some common hair myths!
Hair by Mona
Top 5 Hair Myths – Debunked or Proven True?
Cutting your hair makes your hair grow.
FALSE.
Hair grows from your follicle, inside your scalp. No outer interaction will have any effect on how your hair grows. However, if you keep up on regular trims, your hair will grow healthier and thicker. So that way, the next time you come in for a haircut, you don’t have to be worried that your hairdresser will want to take off an excessive amount of hair.
If you pluck one grey hair, two grow back.
FALSE.
No matter what, we cannot increase the amount of hair follicles that we have. This makes it impossible for more than one hair to come back after plucking. However, you still should avoid this because it can be damaging to your scalp and hair follicles. This habit may lead to potential bald spots in the future. To tame those pesky greys, call Ashka Salon Spa today to set up your regular hair color appointments.
A cold rinse will add shine.
TRUE.
By rinsing your hair with cold water right before you exit the shower, you are helping to seal your cuticle closed. When your cuticle is shut, your hair appears smoother. This gives light more surface area to bounce off of, making your hair appear shiner. Who doesn’t want shinier hair? If this isn’t enough shine for you, you can always pick up some of Aveda’s Light Elements Smoothing Fluid to add to your style.
If you always use the same shampoo, it will eventually stop working for you.
FALSE.
I have to admit, until I started doing my research for this blog, I completely believed this myth. If you were to look in my shower, you would see the multiple kinds of shampoo and conditioner (maybe a few stray bobby pins too) in there. However, I have been proven wrong! This is a total myth. I think I might have been just looking for some validity to my product problem!
Unwashed hair is better for styling.
TRUE.
I’m hoping this cleared somethings up for you and you are feeling more confident in your hair care journey!
Aveda is now holding a monthly Instagram contest called the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge. This past month, Ashka Salon Spa set up a photoshoot for us to get images to enter into the competition. I teamed up with Kay to create my image. I was in charge of the hair, and Kay did the make up for me!
What is the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge?
Aveda has been putting on this challenge for a little while now. Every month Aveda picks one or two hashtags as the inspiration. The winner is chosen by the Instagram posts with the most likes. If you win, you get the amazing opportunity to be flown out to Minneapolis to the Aveda Headquarters. There you get to do another photoshoot with the Global Artistic Team as your mentors for the shoot. Here is an example of what you win!
What Did I Do for the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge?
The hashtags for the month of September are #EcliptingColor and #TextureTonic. Eclipting Color is Aveda’s signature coloring technique. I used that method to apply the dimensional smokey tones on my model’s ends.
When It came to styling, I was so excited to use Aveda’s new Texture Tonic. This is Aveda’s version of a “Sea Salt Spray” but instead of just using salt, they actually have put sugar in as well. This helps to create a natural, touchable, undone look! I curled her longer side with a 1/4 inch curling iron and then used my fingers to comb through it, while spraying the texture tonic.
I really wanted the focus to be on the hair so we went simple with the make up. Kay did a simple cool toned smokey eye to play up her beautiful blue eyes, without taking too much away from the hair! She did an amazing job and I absolutely love it.
Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge Entry
I would appreciate it so much if you followed this link HERE, over to instagram and gave my photo a like to help me win this amazing opportunity!
I honestly do not even know where to begin when I go to talk about how amazing of an experience Ian Michael Black’s Color Culture class was. 6 months ago, when my manager sent me a screenshot of a facebook post explaining the class. I knew I needed to go. We talked about how we were going to afford it, and what we would need to plan out in advance. I was signed up for the class within a couple of weeks.
Ready for Class!
Even after registering, it did not occur to me how big of a deal this class was. Truly, it did not really register until the minute I walked through the door on the first day of class. I walked in and was immediately greeted by Ian, who is AVEDA’s Global Artistic Director of Hair Color, with a smile and a hug. There was only 7 people in the class. I knew then I was about to have the most incredible experience of my career so far.
Two Workshop Days in Color Culture with Ian Michael Black
Ian teaching the Color Culture Class
Day 1 and 3 of Color Culture were workshop days. We worked at the AVEDA Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We talked about the challenges we had with hair color, and what we wanted to learn from this class. One thing that Ian really emphasized throughout the class was that every person is different. Every artist is going to prefer to do things a certain way, and that is perfectly okay. He said it is important to continue to take classes as we work through our career so that we can find an educator who thinks similarly to us.
Another big thing that Ian talked about was making sure we are looking at what our guest’s hair needs to make it the best version of their hair every time they come in. It is our job as the stylist to recommend our professional opinion. Sometimes it will be just a touch up, other times we may think our guests hair could use a few foils to add some dimension. The beautiful thing about hair color is that it can constantly be evolving.
Tour of AVEDA’s Corporate Offices and Factory
AVEDA’s Mission on the wall when you first walk into their headquarters.
On day 2 of Color Culture, we took a field trip to Blaine, Minnesota to see AVEDA’s corporate office and factory. We started with a chakra meditation for wellness to help bring us into balance. We then talked to Shiv Nath Tandon, AVEDA’s tribal elder. He was so incredibly wise and it was amazing to speak with him.
We then took a tour of the grounds, which are actually a wildlife preserve. AVEDA recently put up stickers on a lot of their windows to protect birds from flying into them. They also have a community garden where employees can rent plots. One of the coolest thing about the grounds is that AVEDA has 3 bee colonies on their property. They are kept up by University of Minnesota’s research team. It is made to help inform people about the danger that bees are in and how we can help. By simply planting flowers in your front yard, you are helping with the bee epidemic.
For lunch, we ate at AVEDA’s Organica Cafe. What I thought was interesting was that corporate workers and factory workers ate lunch together. That is something you really don’t see that often. The sense of equality and community was wonderful.
Our class then met with the lead chemist behind creating AVEDA hair color. She told us about the process of making hair color and how long it takes to develop so that it is ready to be launched. It takes 3 years. That blew my mind. There is only 3 chemists in the hair color lab at AVEDA which is really cool too. You can tell that AVEDA works for quality versus quantity is everything that they do.
Ideation with R & D and Ian Michael Black
After our factory tour, we went with AVEDA’s Research and Development team and had an ideation session about new products we would like to see. It was amazing to be in the same room that so many amazing people sat, thinking of all of AVEDA’s hair color.
At the end of the day, Ian surprised us with a custom hair color tube. There was only 20 made and we each got 2 tubes. After seeing the whole process, it was amazing to me that they stop production simply to give us a souvenir.
Custom Color Tube by Ian.
Dinner with The Curry Diva
The Curry Diva
We then went to dinner with The Curry Diva. Heather, the owner of The Curry Diva, cooks with Ayurveda in mind. She mentioned flavors that are good for different elements and taught us a lot about how to cook food that is truly healthy for our bodies. Did you know that olive oil can actually become carcinogenic after you cook with it? I couldn’t believe it!
Our Color Culture Class.
All in all, I cannot begin to thank the people at AVEDA, Ian Michael Black, or Ashka Salon Spa enough for allowing me the opportunity for this amazing experience. This is by far the most incredible 3 days of my career so far. I have grown so much as a colorist and as an AVEDA enthusiast. I cannot wait to work for AVEDA for the rest of my life. Stop into the salon soon so that I can show you all I learned from AVEDA’s Global Artistic Director of hair color.
Extensions are such a popular trend right now. At Ashka Salon and Spa we offer multiple times and brands of extensions. One of the types that we offer is Sticker Extensions. Sticker Extensions are a great way to create a lasting style that still is not as much of a commitment as some other extension types. Every summer I usually get sticker extensions put in my hair for a temporary pop of color. It’s perfect because I don’t have the commitment of a purple or blue streak in my hair but I also have long lasting results. I wore my purple extensions half of summer and it didn’t fade noticeably. I was able to swim and enjoy the summer sun without worrying about ruining my hair color!
Sticker Extensions – How Do They Work?
Sticker Extensions for a Pop of Color
Sticker Extensions are just like how they sound; stickers! There is two pieces of hair that sandwich a small slice of your own hair and that is how they stay on. Our extension specialists will customize the placement and cut of your extensions so that you can have the look you’ve always wanted. You can use them for an whole head application, to add volume to your sides, or as accent pieces of color.
Sticker Extensions
With all extension services at Ashka Salon Spa, we require a complimentary consultation. During this appointment you will see hair swatches of colors, get an exact price for your custom extensions, and learn exactly how it will work with your desired style. We do require that you put down a nonrefundable deposit of half of the cost for your extension appointment before booking your service. This pays for the cost of the hair as well as to hold your appointment for the day of.
Call today to see Lisa or I for your custom extensions! 734-414-9980
Before I started working in the beauty industry, I was definitely guilty of using drugstore brands for my shampoo and conditioner. I used whatever my mom bought me and that was it. As far as I knew, my hair felt great! Wrong. Looking back, my hair was super crispy. I was using an outrageous amount of hairspray and gel to hold back my ballet bun, and I was washing and straightening my hair everyday for school.  Between how I was styling my hair and the products I was using, my hair was NOT in good shape. After working in an AVEDA salon for 3 years now, I would love to go back in time. I would tell myself so many things. But one of the biggest would be to shampoo correctly. Starting with the correct shampoo and conditioner means you are prepping your hair for success. When you wash your face before applying your make up, you want the cleanest, smoothest surface to work on. Wouldn’t you want the same before styling your hair? I thought it would be a fun experiment to compare a common drugstore brand shampoo and conditioner to my favorite AVEDA shampoo and conditioner.
What is the Correct Shampoo? – The Experiment
I typically with washing my hair 2 to 3 times per week. This helps insure my color stays the best and also doesn’t dry out my hair from excessive oil stripping. For this experiment I washed my hair with my favorite AVEDA shampoo, Smooth Infusion. And I conditioned with AVEDA’s Damage Remedy conditioner. I blew out my hair and wore my style for 2 days. I curled my hair on day 2. I repeated this using a common drugstore brand and recorded my findings. I used the same AVEDA styling products and tools to style my hair. This insured that the only differences was my shampoo and conditioner.
AVEDA Shampoo and Conditioner; Is This the Correct Shampoo? – Day 1
Sunday morning I woke up and washed my hair. I shampooed twice with AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Shampoo. I conditioned using AVEDA’s Damage Remedy Conditioner. I left my conditioner on for 5 minutes. I used a wide tooth comb and AVEDA’s Damage Control to comb through my hair. To style my hair I used AVEDA’s Pure Abundance Style Prep and the Smooth Infusion Nourishing Creme. I round brushed my hair out how I normally do.
My hair felt soft and fluffy. Once I took the picture I could tell I needed a trim. Which, unfortunately, no product will be able to fix that. They just need to be cut fresh. Other than that my hair was in good shape. Combing through my mane was easy and didn’t cause much discomfort.
Day 1 with AVEDA Shampoo and Conditioner – Correct Shampoo Challenge
AVEDA Shampoo and Conditioner; Is This the Correct Shampoo? – Day 2
Monday was my day off from work so I took it easy in the morning. Like I previously said, I don’t like to wash my hair everyday because the natural oils your scalp produces is good for your hair. To get ready for my day I curled my hair and used AVEDA’s Air Control hairspray to hold my style.
My hair didn’t have as much body as it did the day before. I expected this though. I’m a crazy sleeper and usually wake up with bed head. My curls held pretty well throughout the day and really only fell a little bit. My hair still felt really good and had a lot of natural shine to it.
Day 2 with AVEDA Shampoo and Conditioner – Correct Shampoo Challenge
Drugstore Shampoo and Conditioner; Is This the Correct Shampoo? – Day 1
Tuesday morning I had to go to the salon early to do my best friend’s hair. While she was processing, I had her wash my hair with drugstore damage repair shampoo and conditioner. I picked this kind because if I were shopping for shampoo and conditioner, I definitely would be looking for damage control. It promises that my hair will be fixed in just 3 washes. Talk about a miracle worker. I blew out my hair using the same products and tools as I had when I blew out my hair for the AVEDA shampoo and conditioner.
My hair felt oddly soft. I knew my hair wasn’t healthy enough to feel the way it did. It almost had a wax-y feeling to it. I can easily see how people are fooled by how your hair feels when using these products. However when I was combing out my hair, I lost a lot more hair than I had before. I used the same comb as I had so I was definitely shocked to see what a drastic difference there was. My hair was are to blow  out and I had a hard time giving it any bend to the ends with my round brush.
Day 1 with Drugstore Shampoo and Conditioner – Correct Shampoo Challenge
Drugstore Shampoo and Conditioner; Is This the Correct Shampoo? – Day 2
I woke up on Wednesday and my hair was so silky soft. Knowing that I was supposed to curl my hair, I knew this would be an issue. However, I couldn’t use anything more than what I had used previously. I attempted to curl my hair and I loaded up my hair with hairspray but it just wouldn’t hold no matter what I did. I was blown away by the difference in my hair after just one wash.
Day 2 with Drugstore Shampoo and Conditioner – Correct Shampoo Challenge
In conclusion, I will definitely not be switching from my AVEDA shampoo and conditioner anytime soon. I love the fact that they are all natural ingredients and my hair feels better than ever.
AVEDA makes a lot of different shampoo and conditioner lines to fit everyone’s needs. Whether your hair is thinning, or you are concerned about your color fading, Ashka Salon Spa has something for you! Call or stop in today to get our professional opinion about what would be best for your lifestyle and hair.
AVEDA held a hair contest this month called Full Spectrum Fusion. We as colorists had to create a look using a combination of our two permanent haircolor lines. When I saw the flyer in the break room, I knew I wanted to enter. Just starting on the floor, I figured this would be a good way to really look into the color lines and get comfortable with them.
I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do, but I knew I was going to need a model for it. I put out a “hair color model needed” post on social media and immediately heard back from people. One of my friends who went to cosmetology school messaged me. She was interested in trying the oil slick trend. The oil slick trend is meant to replicate what it looks like when there is spilled gas or oil on the cement creating a rainbow effect.
Oil Spill
Entering a Hair Contest 101 – Never Stop Thinking About it
I spent the next couple of weeks looking into different ways to achieve this technique. There were a few big name stylists who had posted how to videos and I watched as many as I could. I took my time making swatches in the salon so I could see exactly how my formulas would turn out. I made a huge poster board explaining step by step how I was going to achieve my work.
My preparation board to enter the hair contest!
When my model came in, I showed her all of my preparation and we were both eager to get started. As I worked through my process, I became more and more eager to see the final outcome. It seemed like everything was going perfect! It took a total of 6 hours to get the results I was looking for and unfortunately my model needed to go so I wasn’t able to get the pictures I wanted.
My oil slick colors for the hair contest
Entering a Hair Contest – The Photoshoot
One of the many images taken for the contest!
My model said she would come back in a day for me to style and photograph my work. I was definitely nervous that she would wash it before then just because I knew the colors would be the most vibrant right then. However she didn’t and waited for me to style her hair for her. I learned a lot while we were taking pictures. There is a lot of “behind the scenes” when you look at a beautiful picture in a magazine. We styled her hair with products that I wouldn’t necessarily use if I was just sending her out the door. We also had to be very critical of how the hair was laying. We ended up taking a total of 23 pictures only to submit 1.
My Oil Slicked Mermaid – My Final Image
In the end, all of my colors turned out exactly how I wanted. There is definitely some things about the process that I would change, but all in all I love how it turned out. You never know how your work will compare to other entries but I know that I did my absolute best. I turned in my photo knowing how much work I put into it, and I was, and still am proud. I will be sure to post another blog once I hear how I did!
