Thursday, April 10, 2014

Day Off

Good afternoon! What a beautiful day it is! I am in love with this amazing weather we have had this week so far. I have been working during my afternoons and evenings in the salon for the first part of the week and was really excited to have a couple days off from doing hair to spend with my boy! I've started my Spring cleaning and wanted to get a couple other things checked off my to-do list. 

This is what Damon and I have done today...

Since we are home bound some days during the week-without a car we like to take strolls around the neighborhood. Today we went on an adventure to the SLC Riverton Library. We ended up checking out 7 new books for us to read to him! I am very excited to pull these out before bedtime tonight. I have really found a love for reading to my boy everyday. I know it is very important for his learning. He is going to be such a smart boy! I know it. On our way to and from, we saw a couple different flowers and blossoms on the trees that were very pretty and we had to take a couple pictures of them. They were just too pretty to not. Such a beautiful Spring day.


After we got home, played, talked to each other, snuggled.... I guess I wore Damon out. It was time for a nap and so down he went! He is so good at taking naps and falling asleep on his own. I think I am pretty spoiled to have such a sweet, self soothing little boy!

 Anyway, all day I couldn't get the thought of delicious cupcakes out of my mind. So, I HAD to make a batch!!!!! I came across a recipe that I found from another blog called Gluten Free Goddess recipes. They are Orange Creme Cupcakes!!!!!! OH BOY, I found my new love. They turned out lovely.....and taste even better. The best part is they are Gluten Free!  I'll include the recipe below. 


Orange Creme Cupcakes

3/4 cup sorghum flour (or brown rice flour)
3/4 cup potato starch 
3/4 cup organic cane sugar (I just used regular white sugar)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon xantham gum
2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons light olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon raw organic agave or honey
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice at room temp. (I used juice of one orange which was about 1/2 cup then just added 1/2 cup of 100% orange juice from concentrate)
1 tablespoon Ener-G Egg re placer whisked with 1/4 cup warm water (I whisked a plain old egg and took 1 tablespoon of that egg and whisked it with the water. 
2 teaspoon of vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cupcake pan with liners. 

In mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add in the orange zest, oil, agave, orange juice,egg and vanilla

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until batter is smooth and fluffy. 

Let batter sit a minute before spooning it into cupcake liners. 

Bake in the preheated oven on center rack for 20 minutes until golden and firm. 

Remove and cool on wire rack. 

Frost.

Frosting

2 cups organic powdered sugar
1/4 cup Spectrum organic Shortening 
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice-as needed. 

Instructions

Combine sugar,shortening, and vanilla and beat on medium high until frosting is smooth and creamy. Add orange juice one tablespoon at a time. 

They are delicious and hope you enjoy them if you try them out! I like to improvise with cooking and baking so go ahead and substitute things if you desire. 

Hope you all had a wonderful Spring Thursday! 

Friday, March 28, 2014

DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner

For the most part I use my makeup brushes every single day to apply my bareMinerals makeup to my face!  I do have to say bareMinerals brushes are NOT my favorite brushes because the hairs tend to fall out ALL the time as I'm applying and I don't enjoy having to brush my clothing off every time I apply makeup.

Recently I have starting doing makeup for photographers and some clients here and there in the salon and needed a cheap and easy way to clean my brushes I use on myself and my brushes for my clients.

Lots of bacteria and skin cells can harbor in those brushes and need to be cleaned at least once a month if not every couple weeks!

This recipe seems to do the trick and leaves your brushes, clean, soft and smelling wonderful depending on the flavor of soap used!

Here is what you will need:
1 Tbs white vinegar
1 Tbs dish soap of choice
2 C water (second cup for final rinse of brushes)


Mix together vinegar, soap and 1 cup of water in bowl and use solution to soak brushes for a couple minutes. Finger through bristles a bit, not too rough, but enough to help get remaining makeup out.  Once fished dump cleaner in sink and use 1 cup of clean water to do the same. Take brushes out and part dry with towel. Reshape and lay flat to dry for a good 24 hours.


Enjoy your clean bacteria free brushes! 

Glamour Makeovers

Last weekend I had the opportunity to be apart of a glamour photo shoot!  I definitely was not 
the one modeling, but was able to do the hair and makeup for these beautiful young models!  These girls are not only beautiful on the inside, but gorgeous on the outside and sometimes as women, and young girls we sometimes don't realize how our differences are what make us individually beautiful!  I hope you enjoy these couple pictures I have, I think they are just stunning!  Thanks Lily and Jenny for making this happen for @whitneyhuntphotography and myself!  If anyone reading this would like hair or makeup done for any reason let me know, I'd love to make anyone feel more beautiful! 
-Lily- 

-Jenny-

Friday, March 21, 2014

Dry Shampoo Recipes

What I do for fun on my Friday night!
I make Dry Shampoo for myself!!!!!!! YIPEEEEE ;)


Dark Hair:
2 Tbs Corn Starch
2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
Dash of Cinnamon for scent
Couple drops of Essential oils 

Light Hair:
2 Tbs Corn Starch
2 Tbs Baking Soda
Couple drops of Essential oils 

Makeup brush 
Empty Container or Salt Shaker

Combine all ingredients together and lightly brush or shake dry shampoo on areas that become a bit greasy. 
There ya have it.....Beautiful non greasy hair! 

I love DIY hair products that cost nothing to make. 

-Anna 
XOXO 

March Promo: 10% off Hair Coloring Services

Need something new for Spring? 10% off Hair Coloring Services now through the end of March. Call or text today! -Anna
Photo: Need something new for Spring? 10% off Hair Coloring Services now through the end of March. Call or text today! -Anna

First Day of Spring

First day of Springs calls for a haircut for this little one! 
My boy....

Photo: First day of Spring calls for another haircut for this adorable kid!

Prom Hairstyles

Prom hairstyles I did this year!

Had a fun time tying knots all over in Morgan's hair today!

Photo: Had a fun time tying knots all over in her hair today for prom!

And another one....

Photo: I didn't have a chance to get an up close picture of Morgan Day's hair before she left the salon yesterday, but doesn't she just look so elegant?! #Rivertonhighprom #promhair

I didn't have a chance to get an up close picture of Morgan Day's hair before she left the salon yesterday, but doesn't she just look so elegant?! #Rivertonhighprom #promhair

Pulling

Did you know you can exercise your hair?! #pulling#stimulateshairgrowth #interestingfact
Photo: Did you know you can exercise your hair?! #pulling #stimulateshairgrowth #interestingfact

Lesson of a Lifetime

Click link to watch an amazing video that will give you the Lesson of a Lifetime 

Hair Did

Hair done for the day, and ready for our lunch date with our favorite person!
Photo: Hair done for the day, and ready for our lunch date with our favorite person!

Jamie: Before & After

New cut and color for this awesome client of mine! I cut about 6 inches and took her from dishwater blonde to dark blonde! She loved it and I could tell she felt like a new women! I  my job. Thanks Jamie
Photo: New cut and color for this awesome client of mine!  I cut about 6 inches and took her from dishwater blonde to dark blonde!  She loved it and I could tell she felt like a new women! I ♥ my job.  Thanks Jamie!

elf Eyebrow Kit

We all can't have beautiful thick eyebrows naturally, so I guess this is why e.l.f. has created this amazing eyebrow kit to fill in those eyebrows of yours! I love it and thought you should know about it. You can find e.l.f. eyebrow kit @ target for $3.00!

LOL

                                                

Haircut #2?

My cute boy has hair that grows like a weed! Time for haircut #2....Don't ya say?    Photo: I'm thinking it's time for haircut #2 already!  His hair is like a weed.

Lash Domination

  Give your eyelash hair some volume with bareminerals Lash Domination mascara! This stuff is my favorite.

                                Photo: Give your eyelash hair some volume with bareminerals Lash Domination mascara!  This stuff is my favorite. 

Sweethearts Dance Updo's: Morgan & Tara


Looking good for the RHS Sweethearts dance 2014!

-Morgan-

                               
-Tara-

                                 

I give him a 10 for Creativity

                                          Photo: Yikes!  I give him a 10 for creativity!! Lol

Remember....

"Love is in the Hair!" Schedule any haircut during the month of February and get 1/2 off your next one! Call or text today. 801-815-6717

                                 Photo: "Love is in the Hair!" Schedule any haircut during the month of February and get 1/2 off your next one!  Call or text today. 801-815-6717

Whats HOT for men in 2014?!

Hey guys! Do you want a new hair style for 2014? Check these handsome fellas out!

Photo: Hey guys! Do you want a new hair style for 2014? Check these handsome fellas out!
                                               

BedHead Hair Wand

I decided to try out this new BedHead hair wand by Tigi today! Pretty impressed, though it takes a bit of extra time to wrap your hair! My favorite was the glove... It definitely came in handy considering I struggle doing my own hair sometimes!  Have you use this brand or something similar???? What do you like, or dislike about your wand?

                                Photo: I decided to try out this new BedHead hair wand by Tigi today!  Pretty impressed, though it takes a bit of extra time to wrap your hair! My favorite was the glove... It definitely came in handy considering I struggle doing my own hair sometimes! :-D Have you use this brand or something similar???? What do you like, or dislike about your wand?

What makes you different makes you Beautiful

                                 Photo: WARNING!!!!! This post is all over the place. They are my personal thoughts I’d like to share about this quote.
I have been thinking lately my job as a hairdresser is to make EVERY single person that sits in my chair feel beautiful by the time they walk out of my salon!!!! That is a BIG task and let me tell you…every day I try my hardest to do so!
 I know we all have days where we don’t feel like we have it all together and we end up comparing ourselves to others around us. We tend to find reasons to put ourselves or others down because of these differences.  I know thoughts cross our minds that we don’t look a certain way or we may not have the perfect body with the most gorgeous hair, but all of these “different” things about each of us are what make us all unique and beautiful in our own ways. It is okay to be different.
I hope that we will all come to realize this. Different is good! I wish we all can make the best of what we have been blessed with and be comfortable in our own skin. People recognize confidence, and I tend to think confidence is beauty. I hope we can all realize we don’t have to look like everyone else, or do the same things to make us feel a part, or in style. Our differences are enough and make each of us beautiful!

WARNING!!!!! This post is all over the place. They are my personal thoughts I’d like to share about this quote.
I have been thinking lately my job as a hairdresser is to make EVERY single person that sits in my chair feel beautiful by the time they walk out of my salon!!!! That is a BIG task and let me tell you…every day I try my hardest to do so!
I know we all have days where we don’t feel like we have it all together and we end up comparing ourselves to others around us. We tend to find reasons to put ourselves or others down because of these differences. I know thoughts cross our minds that we don’t look a certain way or we may not have the perfect body with the most gorgeous hair, but all of these “different” things about each of us are what make us all unique and beautiful in our own ways. It is okay to be different.
I hope that we will all come to realize this. Different is good! I wish we all can make the best of what we have been blessed with and be comfortable in our own skin. People recognize confidence, and I tend to think confidence is beauty. I hope we can all realize we don’t have to look like everyone else, or do the same things to make us feel a part, or in style. Our differences are enough and make each of us beautiful!

Dylan: Before & After

                                Photo: Dylan decided he was over long hair! It was time for a change & I think he makes the haircut look good. Don't ya say?!!!
Dylan decided he was over long hair! It was time for a change & I think he makes the haircut look good. Don't ya say?!!!

February Promo: Love is in the Hair!

                                    Photo: Check out this months promotion!

Family Time....

                                Photo: I love it when family comes together to get haircuts!
I love it when family comes together to get haircuts! 
Red Head: Kelly 
Bruenette: Eva
Blonde: Kendy

Shellac Anyone?

                                   Photo: I am in love with my new Shellac nails! Would anyone be interested in them if I were to offer this service to my clients?
I am in love with my new Shellac nails! Would anyone be interested in them if I were to offer this service to my clients?

Kate: Before & After

Meet Kate and her sassy new hair color! Isn't she lookin' good?! It's always a fun time doing something new on clients!

                                 

And

                                 

Is Red For You? It Is For This Girl....

My client/sister in-law Becca Harward loves getting her dramatic weave of Red and blonde done! This time its special... she is having engagement photos done this month! Congratulations!

                                  Photo: My client/sister in-law Becca Harward loves getting her dramatic weave of Red and blonde done!  This time its special... she is having engagement photos done this month! Congrats.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Redken Quick Tease


Check out this new REDKEN backcombing spray! It's my new favorite hair product to use on myself and my clients in the salon. 
Product Benefits:
-adds volume, texture and control all in one bottle
-medium control 
-creates lift at the roots
-lasting hold
-boosts body on any style

"I seriously, can't get enough of this every morning I do my hair!"

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Spring 2014 Orange & Berry

Shades of orange & berry lipstick are what's trending for Spring 2014! Have you got yours?!!!







January Promotion


Couple days left to receive $10 off any hair coloring service! Call or text for an appointment.  Anna




Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Hairstyles men should NOT have in 2014!







OMBRE


OMBRE: A French word meaning shade or shading. From dark to light or vica versa....

Ombre is a coloring technique that requires less maintenance and less upkeep! (And who doesn't want that?) The greatest thing is that Ombre looks good on just about anyone! It has a tendency to brighten up facial features and give rounder faces a slimmer look with the contrast of the multiple colors! The possibilities are endless with this trending hair color! 

My client Natalie can't get enough of the Ombre coloring technique and I LOVE it on her. Thanks Natalie for letting me help you feel beautiful and trendy in the hair world! 

Call or text today to schedule an appointment for your Ombre haircolor!



A-Line Haircuts



I didn't realize 3 of my appointments today were some type

 of A-line haircut! So fun! One of my favorite styles.

Morgan's Hair For India

MoRgAn is such a fun, outgoing client of mine! She has always been very conservative with her long beautiful RED hair! She usually just wants a trim or bangs whenever she comes in. She was planning a trip to India to serve the amazing people for a couple weeks and wanted something a bit shorter with less maintenance! She finally bit the bullet after consulting her family multiple times over the phone and decided to let me have at it as long as she could put it in a ponytail!!!! This long bob gave her such a fresh new look and style! I am glad she decided to try something new! Thanks Morgan.





I Didn't Want To Go Out.....

Love this! Have you gone anywhere after getting your hair 

done just because? Tell me!....


Is Your Style Magnetic?


Is YOUR style magnetic? Feel the attraction with Redken's NEW Color Extend Magnetics! 


What it offers!! 

*Sulfate-FREE
*Color Protection
*Exclusive IPN Technology & Amino Ions
*Leaves hair 3X more Fortified 
*Smells wonderful-The best part!
*Awesome PINK colored bottle
*Great price for Professional Color care hair products

I love this new line of color care protection! I recommend it to all my clients with any type of color treatment! My favorite part is that is smells SO good....Even the next day! 

Contact Anna today, If you'd like to purchase this great product!