fun haircut!

ok, check it out!  i cut my friend and coworker's hair this week!  what a fun asymmetrical cut, right?!  are you jealous?  i love how flattering this is for her slender face!  do you need a new cut?  let me know!

A Clean Cut

did you get a new haircut for the New Year?  (if not, you should).  wondering how often you need to come in to maintain this cut?

today's post comes to us from a blog i follow called The Beauty Department written by Lauren Conrad and friends!  they have some fabulous posts on everything from hair to fashion to make-up and so on!  please go check out their site!  you won't be disappointed!  

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A CLEAN CUT

photo kim smith

It’s a new year, which usually means we go back to the gym and get a haircut in order to get off to a fresh start. But what happens after that first haircut of the year? How long until you go back in to get it cleaned up? Every time I cut someone’s hair, I discuss the “expiration date” with them on their way out the door. Because every single haircut is different. You cannot generalize all haircuts with a 6-8 week time period. Here’s my basic breakdown…

• Short cropped hair: 4-6 weeks. Super short (pixie) hair can even need some love and attention at the 3 week mark! Think about it– if the hair is roughly 1″ all over, it can nearly double in length within one month. Really short hair can be low maintenance in the mornings but higher maintenance as far as the cut goes.
• Short or long bob: 4-6 weeks. If you like to keep your hair between your chin and your shoulders, you know that when it hits your collar bone it will start to flip outward due to the natural curve it follows. If your neck is long, you get to go a little longer. If your neck is short, it’s going to hit your collar bone sooner. Keep that in mind.
• Layers: 6-8 weeks. A lot of us get layers to remove the “triangle” that shows up when the haircut grows out. Once the layers are lowered and inch or two from where they started, they don’t move the same. The removed weight comes back and the triangle/bell shape returns. Time for a cut!
• Textured shaggy layers or razor cuts: 4-8 weeks(depending on texture). Curly/wavy hair typically gets longer slower, so you can lean closer to the 6 or 8 week mark if the ends aren’t too split. For straighter hair, you’ll need to clean up a shaggy or razored hair cut every 4-6 weeks. Also keep in mind, razors aren’t as sharp as a good pair of scissors. That means you’ll probably get split ends sooner than you would with a scissor cut. But scissors can’t do what a razor can do texture-wise, so it’s a bit of a catch 22. If you like shaggy or rough texture, proper maintenance is key, otherwise it can get quite messy looking, and not in a good way.
• Medium to long hair: 8-12 weeks. This is the most flexible hair length as far as cut maintenance goes. You can honestly just go in when it feels too heavy or when you notice a lot of split ends. My clients who have medium to long hair usually come in every 10-12 weeks because most of them are growing their hair out. However, in between cuts, my clients book appointments for a gloss or deep treatment to seal their ends down temporarily and hold them over. Due to the fact that this length is the most low maintenance, it can always use lots of love at home (ie: conditioning treatments)!
• Long hair: 6-8 weeks. Please don’t go too long. Keep your hair in check. I’m just going to say it… excessively long hair can appear dry, brittle, unhealthy and shapeless. Hair grows 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch per month on average. Cutting a full inch off every month and a half will still leave your hair super long, but not too long. Please remember that really long hair needs extra love and attention on the ends as well. Try applying coconut or jojoba oil on the ends before bed, sleeping on it, then shampoo and condition as usual in the morning. Jojoba oil is the closest thing to our own natural oils and your ends need that!

Apriori Beauty Mineral Veil

ok, so i know what you're thinking: "isn't this a blog for my hair?  after all it's titled 'An Affair For Hair'".  ya, i know.  i get it.  but there are some things that just can't be skipped over and this is one of them.  the majority of my posts have been and will be about hair related topics but if there is something in the make-up or fashion world that i don't want you to miss, i'll definitely be including it as well!  this one happens to be my newest make-up obsession.  take a look!

APRIORI BEAUTY | NOTHING TO HIDE | PURE PROTECTING VEIL

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Nothing To Hide 
PURE PERFECTING VEIL
Your skin is the foundation, let it naturally glow! This pure, gentle formula evens out skin tone to perfect, rather than cover your naturally beautiful skin. Natural minerals and advanced pigment technologies leave skin bright and luminous. Light and smooth, sheer coverage leaves skin looking hydrated and radiant from the unique ingredients in the NutrientReservoir™.

Usage: Apply after moisturizer. Using fingertips, pat a pearl-sized amount directly onto face and neck. Gently smooth over skin, do not rub. One layer provides sheer, natural coverage. Add additional layers to achieve desired level of perfection.

ok, now in my terms:  this is the most brilliant product i've ever used on my face!  i apply it after my moisturizer and i feel like i'm ready to hit the street!  i'm not a huge fan of foundation so i usually layer on the bronzer to cover up my imperfections but this product evens out my skin tone and i add just a touch of bronzer and feel great!  i also use the entire skin care line by Apriori and think each piece is fabulous as well.  

so where can you get this product?  online!  right now!  while you're sitting there, you can order and have it shipped to your house!  just go to http://www.useloveshare.com/IC/lindseysnyder/become_a_client

and sign up to be a client FOR FREE and proceed with your order!  feel free to browse dozens more products while you're there!  trust me, you won't be disappointed!  

the 'Ombre' hair color trend

Ombre! i'm sure you've seen and heard about this hair color technique which has been trending for quite some time now but i thought i'd give you a few ideas and variations of the style as something to consider for your next visit!  ombre is a French term which means 'shaded' or 'shading'.  it can also mean 'graduating in color'.  the look features darker, more natural tones at the roots gradually getting lighter towards the ends.  natural brunettes have the easiest time pulling off the look keeping their color much more low maintenance as it grows out.  ombre is achieved by using a balayage technique which is when the lightener is painted directly onto the hair without using foils or papers.  those with longer hair can pull this off the best as they have more room for the graduation.  before you decide to give it a go, read this article for 3 helpful things to consider!  enjoy these photos of some ombre ideas!

see something you like?  call Blonde Salon & Spa to make an appointment! 402-502-5909

new year, new you!

are you looking for a new 'do this year?  need a fresh color or style?  i've 'pinned' over 100 cuts, colors and styles on my pinboard!  click HERE to view the images and don't forget to keep checking back as i'll be adding to this board regularly!  when you've found the style you've been dreaming of, call Blonde Salon & Spa  at 402-502-5909 to schedule your appointment!  it's that easy!  i'm looking forward to see you all soon!