Beyond Grateful Beauty

Teasing is a great way to give your hair some quick volume, but if done incorrectly, it will look like a bunch of tangles on top of your head. Section fine slices and gently tease a few times downwards. Remember to leave the surface section of hair smooth.

Whenever possible try to wash your hair with cool/warm water, not hot. Hot showers strip off the natural oils from your scalp leaving it dry and flaky. If you can stand it, finish with a cold rinse to close the cuticles. But I totally understand if warm water is the best you can do.

Hair masks are so important, they not only make the hair healthier but also helps your colour last longer. When the hair is dry and porous it’s very difficult to lighten the hair without causing damage. Overly dry hair also absorbs colour quickly but also spits it’s out just as fast. Using regular masks insures your hair is ready for any chemical service with little risks of damaging the hair.

Blonde hair can easily get brassy over time, purple shampoo is a great option for homecare. Many purple shampoo’s can be very drying. Adding 1/4 of hydrating shampoo to the mix of the purple shampoo will add moisture to the mixture and prevent over drying.

Curly hair can get tangled more then other hair types because the ends retain less moisture. To prevent breakage use conditioning products and your fingers to detangle, rather than a comb. The key is always to be gentle with your hair. Photographer @margaritamenardphotography

You are what you eat, your hair is made of proteins and amino acids. It needs the right nutrition to grow well and thrive. Eggs, berries, nuts, fish, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes are some of the many great foods for healthy hair.

The lndie Boho Bride! This stunner @tiffany_andrea planned the most beautiful wedding with her partner @domrichichi. I’m still surprised it’s not featured in a magazine. I had the absolute pleasure of being part of their day but everything was made with love by these two. Photographer @alyssagovas Hair / Makeup by me

How will you guys be spending the next month? I’ll be making some educational content. If there is anything you think I should cover feel free to hit me up in the DM’s

Happy holidays everyone, hope you all get the rest and relaxation you deserve. I look forward to catching up with all of you in 2021

A bit about me! I grew up in the suburbs of Ottawa. My best qualities come from my incredibly strong mom, who raised me and my 5 brother. I had many career’s before I found Hairstyling. I worked as a Child and Youth Worker, Saftey Technician and Makeup Artist just to name a few. My favourite authors are Brene Brown and Malcolm Gladwell. My favourite genre of music is 90’s R&B but I also love Indie Folk. I’m an optimist with a big heart and an introvert who doesn’t get out enough. So I picked the best career, I get to meet new people all the time without leaving my bubble. I hope everyone had a great weekend, look forward to seeing you soon Photographer @margaritamenardphotography

Bronde! That perfect blonde for our classic brunette. Low maintenance grow out, with maximum impact.

Life is so precious and fragile. As we approach another lock down, I urge you all to take care of your mental health. Reach out if you need support because we need each other. Wishing you all a safe holiday season

Benefits of regular head massages!

It’s all about the details! If you rock a ponytail often, this is for you. Many of my highlight guests like to come in every 6-8 weeks for a hairline service after a partial or full highlights. It’s an express service that keeps you looking great year round without breaking the bank. For best results it should happen in this order, full highlight, hairline H, partial H, hairline H, full H. This formula would add up to a full year of service with only two full highlight services on the books. But since every person has different needs, your highlight formula could look different.