Posts in Education
Why Texture Education Matters

Every person with every hair type deserves to be celebrated and not only look but feel thier best. No one should walk away feeling less than stellar. No one should plan for failure and diy fixes. No one should have to opt out of services out of precaution. It’s why we invest in our curl education. Whether you have 1a or 4c we can ensure you’re actually in good hands.

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Securing Your Veil So It Doesn't Fly Away

Veils tend to go hand in hand with the wedding industry because when else are you going to wear one realistically? If you’re not a veil person that’s ok too but fortunately for you there’s logistics you don’t need to worry about. However if veils are your jam there are a few steps to take to ensure that veil stays where it’s placed and does go with a gust of wind. While it may be a comical video it’s also a huge concern for many clients. Don’t worry - we have just what you need.

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Our 5 Favorite Vegan Red Lipsticks

From classic Hollywood starlets to modern-day brides, the love affair with red lipstick continues, inspiring bold looks that stand the test of time. However often time those who care about vegan products run into a problem. Don’t worry though we have our 5 favorite VEGAN reds for you !

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Buzzwords : Searching For YOUR Ideal Look

There are SO many inspiration photos out there & it can be daunting to say the least. Too commonly do we hear from clients that they “just couldn’t find their style” or “didn’t know what to search” so they … gave up. Took what they could find & assumed that was all they could possibly get from the internet. What if it was easier? HINT: It is! With the right search words.

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Neutral Doesn't Equal Natural

Adjectives are relative. Have you ever had a vision in your head but then tried to describe it to someone & what they imagined based on your description is ENTIRELY different? That happens all the time in the beauty industry & is why we LOVE photos for references. One word (like smokey) can mean very different things to 2 different people. One of the most common confusions we see now is natural vs neutral. Do you know the difference?

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AIIR Gathering IV

We truly want everyone to do amazing things. You rise I rise. To say this event & experience is magical is an understatement. We even had more incredible opportunities the next day ….

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Interview with MUA Heather Michele

We had the pleasure to pick the brain of the very talented MUA Heather Michele. Local business of Huntsville AL we have had the chance to personally work with her & because of her talent, attention to detail & kind heart we thought she’d be the perfect candidate to start off our interview series! Learn everything from trial tips, inspiration guides, product knowledge and so much more with the following 12 questions.

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Booking Beauty Vendor Timeline

Congrats you’re engaged! You have the venue. You have the date. You even have your rentals, photographer, videographer, and decorations. But what about beauty? There are some vendors who understandably come later in the booking process but the exact “when” is always up for debate. There’s a lot of (mis)information about how far out you should be contacting your glam squad. Well, fortunately for you this hairstylist is here to spill the tea so you don’t miss out.

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Gender Neutral Services

Just like the wedding industry is heavily saturated with the terms “bride “ and “groom” so does the hair industry face a male / female divide . Not only is it irrelevant but it’s hurtful to those who don’t identify to those terms. So why aren’t we chaining this?

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In Salon Education

We did a thing! You’ve seen our education on social media, Pinterest, our website and maybe even in person whether it was a small group or one on one but we are taking our education on the road!

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Inclusive Vendors of Alabama

We firmly believe that everyone should have the ability to celebrate their love and have a wedding without fear of rejection simply because of who they are. Regardless of your ethnicity, religion, gender, body, sexual orientation etc you deserve the same treatment when planning your wedding as everyone else.

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Bungee Brilliance

Do you ever feel like a hair tie just never gets tight enough? Or is your tail so thick that standard tools break or loose their estaticty to stretch? Or is your ponytail just kind of wimp wimp when you want the UMPH?! Fortunately there’s something that can be done about that- all of that actually!

Enter in the newest creation from Hairpins by Damian Monzillo- bungees! Now offered in a variety of colors to be disguised in any hair tone they come in either 10cm or 20 cm. See the whole selection here.

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How to Support Small Businesses for FREE

As I write this it’s Cyber Monday and chances are you’ve spent the past weekend or week being bombarded with deals from all over including your favorite small businesses. But what happens when the funds are tapped and you still want to support those businesses you care about so much. Believe it or not there are ways to help small business in real, tangible ways that are completely free to you and it all goes back to social media.

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Battling Humidity On Your Wedding

Part 2 of “Battling Humidity” has arrived. If you haven’t caught Part 1 (“Battling Humidity at Home”) check it out here. Humidity doesn’t stand a chance at ruining a good hair day with these simple guidelines. It will of course take some practice and playing with quantity as well as types of products to find your perfect cocktail. Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out !

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Educating with R + Co

Education & continued education make all the difference. It separates innovators from stagnant replicators & to put it lightly we prefer the former. So it should be no surprise that try to educate as many people as possible so that every stylist can truly maximize their potential.

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