Pregnancy and hair color

So is it safe or not to color your hair during pregnancy? First of all I am not a doctor so if you trust your doctor than please by all means listen to what they tell you. However the problem lies in the fact that the ingredients in hair color are always changing....therefore it is too hard for any actual tests to be performed. But on that note it is highly unlikely that any chemical is actually absorbed through the skin. The fumes however can be breathed in...I would recommend to use a non ammonia color or at least make sure they are in foils so the fumes are minimal.
BUT as a color specialist it is however tricky sometimes to color a pregnant or breastfeeding women. Is it the hormones, the extra vitamins, or the stress that makes it a challenge? I'm not sure. I have observed that it tends to be brassy and pull orange and red tones. Not always a bad thing unless you like a more ash or neutral look. I can't compensate for the warm tones because not all pregnant women have this problem...It's kinda a trial and error thing. So if it were me? I would not wait till the last minute for a color just in case you need to do some tweaking.
Inspiring trends,
Erica

Go Glasses

So I have been on a quest for new glasses.......I've had the same pair for years. Time for a change. I've been researching for the pair that I have so carefully designed in my head. But....fail! So I'm trying to decide if the new trend of "geeky" girl glasses is a go? What's your thoughts? Can I pull it off?
Inspiring trends,
Erica

Dark and Dipped

So I tried my artistic hand at dipping dark ends instead of blonde. We didn't want to cause any unnecessary damage to her hair so I chose the route of coloring hair extensions.
I started out by lifting at least four inches of the ends until they were a gold color. Any more lift and the extensions would start to fall apart.Then I colored the top half copper and the bottom half red.













Finally, adding the extensions to her hair....and then the finished product. A Fun way to add a little pop of color to your hair. Inspiring trends,
Erica

Season for Change
We've all lost our sunkissed faces to the colder weather and so....time for a change. Generally I suggest warming it up a bit and going darker. Steer away from too dark of shades that will actually pale you even more. Let's take a little vote.....I know she looks great before, (I did that color too), but tis the season we all need a little boost. So what's better for fall? Let me know your thoughts.
Inspiring trends,
Erica

Dipped Tips

Lots of Celebrities are popping up with the newest trend of "dipped tips." Definitely not recommended for the color shy client, but wow its actually really fun!!
Pictured here is Lauren Conrad after her followers of her blog voted for her to take the plunge and so of course she did. The look is rockin!
One of the perks is that it is short lived.....its semi permanent and only going to last for a little while, as well as, looking even cooler as it fades.

It also can be done a little more subtle. The picture to the right, Lauren Conrad again, is soft peach tones at the end. Beautiful. Just another spin on the newer trend Ombre. I love doing ombre because it is such a lived in comfortable look. Plus with our busy lives it is so much easier to maintain than a full head of highlights.

I know this look isn't for everyone, but if you want to spice it up and turns some heads....I'm ready to inspire trends.
yours, Erica

ombre

Time for a change? Sick of unsightly roots? The latest trend in hair color, Ombre has given clients a little more longevity out of their hair color service.....saving you time and money! And of course it is a softer more youthful way of showing off your true colors. The price of Ombre depends on a ton of different variables...how long is your hair? how thick? And most important what color is on it right now, so how much color correction will I have to do? But regardless, Its beautiful and timeless. And who doesn't want that?!

Rock Star Toes

Time to get your rockstar toes! Spring is in the air and I have lots of new fun glitter colors. I know you have all neglected those feet for far too long. And we really dont want you to sport them until they are in "rockin" shape. I am offering a set for $30 from now until April 13th. (reg. $40)

Also to anyone interested in hosting a ROCK STAR TOE party, you can actually get yours for FREE!!!!! It's a fun girls night out where you and up to ten people can get thier toes done for $30 as well. Call me for more details on booking your party!