Gleeked out

Have you heard the news??? OPI has partnered with GLEE !!!!! I do love all things Glee


All are Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP),Toluene and Formaldehyde-free, which we believe means will not make our fingernails rot off. Hooray!

Slushied – There’s no need to duck from this opaque blue.
Hell to the No – This purple shade might as well be considered liquid-pizzazz.
Gleek Out – A lime, glittery green that will have everyone singing your praises.
Diva-in-Training – Step aside Rachel Berry. The next solo is yours with this poppy pink hue.
Who Let the Dorks Out? – All the cool kids aren’t doing it! Express your individuality and inner-Gleek with this statement peacock green.
Miss Bossy Pants- A rich raspberry as show-stopping as Rachel herself.
Mash-Up – Whether your style is sporty or goth, this pearlescent green gray pulls it all together for a pitch-perfect look.
Celibacy Club (mini set exclusive)- Even if it’s only part of the show, express your inner angel with this glimmering, diamond top coat.
Express Yourself to Yourself (mini set exclusive)- Even more entertaining than Sue Sylvester in a music video, this coral shimmer shade will have people talking.
Sue Vs Shue (mini set exclusive) - Capturing the rivalry by this rebellious navy blue.
If nail polish isn’t quite your thing, you can try the Sephora by OPI GLEE Collection Chic Prints for Nails Design Appliqués.

They are $15 are easy-to-apply, pre-cut strips of varying widths available in three different GLEE-inspired designs, Showstopper (gold stars), Berry Special (navy polka dots) and One Hit Wonder (music notes).



Read more: Glee Partners With OPI For New Themed Nail Polish http://amp.radio.com/2011/02/03/get-the-look-glee-partners-with-opi-for-nail-polishes/#ixzz1D1NsE6V5

Hair Trend

cannot wait for the GoldenGlobes red carpet show. Last year the messy updo was a HUGE trend. here is the how to. Enjoy! What do you think the trend this year will be??

Anyone can create a quick messy updo in a matter of a few minutes if the goal is a casual messy style.

If you want a more formal dressy updo, you may need to invest a little more time to get a more formal messy updo.

In the meantime, it is quite simple to create a quick messy updo by following these steps on pre-washed, pre-dryed hair (with approrpriate styling products) that is long enough to put in a ponytail:

1. Use fingers and a “hair friendly” boar bristle brush to smoothe hair and direct it towards the back of your head.
2. For extra volume and fullness at the crown either back comb hair with brush or use fingers to lift and fluff the top part of your crown either before, during or after your are positioning the ponytail base.
3. Direct the ponytail base to be positioned between the top and just below the crown but not lower than the middle of the head. The positioning of the pony base depends on your own goals but it best higher up.
4. Use a “hair friendly” Blax elastic band in either clear or the same color as your hair and wrap around hair to form a high ponytail. Gently pull the hair in the tail with your fingers from each side to make sure all the hair is arranged the same from the base.
5. Take the bottom of the tail and wrap it up and around the base of the new pony in a clockwise direction. You have the option to wrap the bun tight or loose depending on your goals.
6. Keep wrapping the tail around the base of the pony until all hair is used up.
7. Tuck any left over tail into base of the new wrapped bun. Bobby pin into place.
8. Use fingers to gently pull some of the bun hair to loosen and give it a loose, messy look.

Spray with a soft holding hair spray or spray wax to create different textures.

If you prefer you can pull a few random strands loose and use a medium barrel curling iron to twist so that they cascade from the bun. For a messier effect back comb the ponytail hair after it’s created but before the tail is wrapped around the base.

Create a fuller messy updo by bending over at the waist and ruffling hair while back combing with fingers to get a messy ponytail bun or a fuller crown. If you prefer you can use your fingers to ruffle the crown like Maria Bello’s crown – shown above.

Experiment and have fun. The key to a messy updo is having fun creating it.

Take Two

Betty white has had the comeback of her life in 2010. From one snickers commercial...to Hollywood's it (golden) girl. Betty White is best known for role on Golden Girl. Rose Nylund and I have a lot in common, as I have some wild (but true) stories and sometimes I'm said to be a "terminally naive, a person who always believed the first explanation of something." GASP!! and now as for comebacks go I'm following Betty White once again. I am now working at Great Clips in Flemmington. I started last month as a receptionist. and now I am also a floater.(cutting when we are busy)I love the salon atmosphere. super friendly and mellow. I really have been given a great chance to shine! so happy I have time to write again! first half of my state boards have been completed and PASSED!!! yay<3

who doesn't like Golden Girl quotes??
Rose: Can I ask a dumb question?
Dorothy: Like no one else.

Do You Make These Mistakes With Your Hairstyles?

You don’t bother to update your hairstyle
If you have the same hairstyle for the past 10 years with the same shade of color, by all means, it’s time to make appointment with your hairstylist and get a new hairstyle. Just like make up and clothing, we need to update our hairstyle occasionally too.

It’s been 2 months since your last haircut and you haven’t trim it
The tip of the hair is very vulnerable to breakage and split ends, as it is weaker than the root. So, it is best to have the tips trimmed every 6 weeks. It will not only maintain the hairstyle but also the condition of the hair.

You try 101 ways just to make you hair something it just isn’t
For example, you have a curly hair by nature. One day, you want to get the fabulous straight look like the famous celebrity that you fancy of. Hold on and ask yourself: how much time do they spend to achieve that look? Most of the time they have a team of professional hairstylist to maintain and style their hair. Do you have the time to do all those routine? Don’t force your hair and yourself.

You go for this hairstyle without considering your face shape
So, Victoria Beckham looks oh so chic with the Bob hairstyle, you want to have it too. There is nothing wrong to follow the celebrities hairstyle but please do yourself a favor & consider these things before you go for the hairstyle: face shape, hair texture, many more. Besides, you can always try the hairstyle software on the internet to see which hairstyle will suit your face.

the waiting game...

still looking for a salon. found 1... just 1 and they are an hour and a half away. boooo. i am so stuck right now. i never recieved my student permit from fabulous New Jersey and the school blames it on the state, and the state... well all i have ever gotten from them is a "thank yyou for contacting us, your complaint is being looked into" now here's the sticky wicked of it all, the salons i want to work at i MUST have my permit or licence, well people im waiting on the state to tell me when my test date is for my test, and consitering i have been waiting since JANUARY for my permit i fell like this is never going to end.

pompadour.How-To: Do a 5-Second “Poof”

(shout out to the pompadour...from french court to jersey shore.)

For those days when you don’t have time to wash your hair or spend hours styling, try a “Poof!” Also known as the hair bump, this style is quick, easy and super cute. Just follow these five simple steps:

Grab a section of hair from your hairline. If you have bangs, that’s the part you’ll use.
Twist the hair about an inch back from the hairline.
Holding the part of hair that you twisted, push forward to create the “bump”.
Using two bobby pins, pin the hair from both sides on the twisted hair so that it supports the poof’s volume.
Add hair spray.
Voila! It only takes a few seconds and you’ve got a great hairstyle you can wear straight, with beachy waves, or even with a ponytail. Either way, you’ll look great in no time.

getting schooled

Graduation.
I’ve worked way too hard for “hair school….”

I’d like to thank Julie, my teacher, for teaching me everything I know about working in a salon setting.

She maintained the integrity of the Empire program by working us to the bone sometimes, at a really challenging pace, expecting everything from us. But at the same time Julie also became my friend. And allowed us to form friendships with our classmates that will hopefully last throughout our whole careers.

Here’s to one of the most challenging careers one could pick, but also the most creative and rewarding. I love the identity my new career has given me and have had the time of my life over the past year.

Congratulations everyone!!!