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Friday, January 28, 2011

Take It Off!!

Well, I finally did it. I can't believe I did, but I did. I cut my hair short!! I think there's about 6-8 inches of me, gone...lol. However, I LOVE it!!! I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it, but I'm getting used to it and playing around with my new style. :) For those of you that don't know, I haven't had short hair since the 5th grade...and it was AWFUL. I've been scared to cut it ever since. (Almost like when you love a name so much, and then you meet that jerk that totally ruins it so you can't name your future children, only not as drastic). Here are the before and afters--I promise I will get a better non-webcam After picture as soon as my batteries are charged up again! Thank you SO much to my little bro I never had, Aaron Rogers for giving me this amazing new do! You are amazing and I love ya!


BEFORE (same one Suzie took of me on Sunday since it's the most recent one I have, lol)





AFTER! Although I do miss my long locks and something to touch and play with (I never realized how much I play with my hair until it's all gone!), this new style is just what I need before our weekend in LA and before I go back to England! And below, is me and Aaron (yes that's my husband's name, and my older brother's name. And actually, now that I think about it, we should just name all of our kids Aaron, boy or girl. Kinda like George Foreman. :) ). Thanks again little bro!


Thursday, January 27, 2011

Summit Show 2011

The name is Bond...Oscar Bond! The Summit Show is a hair show where the best in the business get together to teach educators and students, and show off their amazing skills. The show was at EFA this past Sunday and I was fortunate enough to attend. Not only that, but I was a color model for Suzie Bond from L'Oreal and her team. Other guests included Robert Brown from Goldwell, reps from Bumble and Bumble in New York, Ann Bray from Aquage (who's done the most amazing updos I have ever seen!), of course Eric Fisher, and Oscar Bond from The Bond Academy in New Jersey. Oscar is from England and has taught at the Sassoon Academy in London as a part of the International Artist Team and Show Team. Lets just say this...Oscar was the one who taught ERIC when he attended Sassoon! I am in awe of the Hair Gods. lol. :) Here are some pictures from the Summit Show!! Enjoy!!


Me and the amazing Oscar Bond himself right before the show started! He was hilarious!!!


The beautiful and super sweet Ann Bray from Aquage! The updo QUEEN!

My "Before" picture....



And after!!! They did such a beautiful color on my hair from the new L'Oreal line INOA (which I'm certified to use now! Yay!)

I would also like to announce that I have PASSED my practical and theory State Board tests!! My license should be arriving in the mail very soon! I can't wait! Now I don't have to worry about that crap ever again! Not to mention going back to the UK, where a license isn't even REQUIRED!! I asked Oscar about Sassoon, and he said, "I've got something better. It takes a little bit of balls." (Mind you, this is all in a British accent, hehe.) "Call up different salons in London and ask to shadow for a few hours or a day. You'll learn more observing other people work than in a class." While I still have my heart set on at least ONE course at Sassoon, I will definitely take Mr. Bond's advice! I love watching people work anyways, but to watch some of the greats in London, I am excited, privileged, and honored.

I know this is technically my 'photography' blog and their have been a lot of posts about my schooling and hair and makeup recently. This is a part of my life now. A new found passion and talent...that I can use along with my photography and have been doing so the last few shoots. I hope this will help take me places in my career, especially in the short time we have left in England. I want to soak up as much as I can there. So, with that said, I had another photo shoot this week with Jennifer doing a very editorial look. Here is a just a little teaser, you will have to go to the website to view the rest (which will be up next week sometime) or become a fan on Facebook. :) That's all for now folks, I have to go pack for my LA trip this weekend!!! YAY! :) Make sure to watch my Nuts and Bolts Nominee video down below in the previous post! I will update on Tuesday when I get back! Wish me luck!


Saturday, January 22, 2011

Nuts and Bolts Part II

2011-New Year, New Chapter

Happy New Year everyone!!! 2011 is looking to be an amazing year so far and I have lots to report! I would like to announce that I have officially passed my practical and written state board exams, and am now a licensed Cosmetologist!! On Thursday, Jan 20th, I graduated from the Eric Fisher Academy (again, lol). It was our class graduation and I was honored to be class Salutatorian and give the class speech. Unfortunately my hubby was unable to attend this time. :( But I will be back with him soon! A night out of celebrating with my girls is in store for this Saturday. :)


A great big thanks and lots of love to Eric, and all my teachers at EFA, and my class for making it one of the most memorable, fun times of my entire life. I will remember it forever. <3

This week I also did a photo shoot with 3 different looks, of which I also did the hair and makeup for. My new career has made me love photography even more now that I can do all 3. I love it. Thank you to my friend Jennifer for modeling for me, you were AMAZING!!! We did a natural look, a glam look, and a party/smokey eye/evening look...:) This shoot was a BLAST!! To see the rest you'll have to go to the site or become a fan on Facebook! Make sure to become a fan, because you love me. :)


I am sooo happy with the way this photos turned out! We are trying to squeeze in one more shoot before I  head back to England (again, lol), with a super crazy fun editorial look. Hopefully we'll have time! But do take a look at the rest.  It's time for this girl to go to bed!! A girl's night tomorrow and a Summit Hair Show with Oscar Bond this weekend await. :)