Below, a before and after of using the same process of weaving or interlocking loose hair and separated hair strands into one strong clean lock. It will always look like this now. Using a latch hook, crocheting the loose hair in and out of the body of the lock. Bring in hair, turn lock to the left, bring in hair, and repeat until desired look is achieved.

I am into building relationships. I am not a one time, on the fly, hairstylist. Every 4-6 weeks I hear stories of how your family is, how the job is going, the happy and sad moments of one's life. I take this all into consideration when I am consulting. What might be happening in one's life to want such a dramatic change.
During an appointment that was suppose to be another segment of a long process of color correction, my client suggested to just" cut it all off". Her hair grown out for years and years, well past the bra strap, gone. Normally this would set off "alarms," that emotionally there might have been a epic event that has set the motion to shed one's hair. We mourn, the hair is cut. We break up, the hair is cut. This was not the case. I was willing to take this journey with her because even though her hair was in good condition, a series of Elumen hair color was unable to be removed from her hair. Thus leaving her with very limited color options of expression.
I have watched her grow from a shy girl into an adventurous women. Admiring her youthful spirit, wanting to be free, I agreed. I was not sure how or what wave pattern would be released from her hair as we cut, so I took my time. She was the last client of the day, so there was no rushing the process. Taking it shorter, adjusting, sitting back and looking. I took me time to see what style wanted to evolve. A little shorter we would go again. It was  3 short styles until we settled on a final look. A textured pixie accented tips using Neuma styling pomade. It was a honor to be a part of such a beautiful transformation.
​You are not your hair. Your hair is a compliment of your own personal style and feel. A personal expression. 

I am so in love with the process of transforming a clients hair color. Organic blending of natural, rich,complementary colors infused in shine leaving the hair in great condition and uplifting your happiness. This client was such a honor to have in the chair. All one length virgin hair. A stylist dream.  She came to me after a 8" haircut that had not brought her the change or attention she was wanting.  I suggested color to compliment  a  new adjusted haircut giving dimension and depth that just layers could not do. I did take off another 2", delicately layering for movement and fullness and not the "dreaded step layers".  Her color we decided on natural hues of blonde, balayage and a row of summer baby lites technique i learned on my education trip to New York City.  I free hand painted natural accents and the ending result was beautiful!!

Yes...You can tell the difference between professional hair color done in the salon verses the dreaded box color!! (insert evil music) First, the obvious, the artistry alone sets the standard. Creative artistic color placement that compliments your haircut can not be duplicated in  your bathroom. Box colors are usual drab, drying and not consistent in manufacturing.  Who knows what you will be getting. Do you even know the color theory behind what you have, what you want, and how to get there? That pretty picture on the box...Im gonna guess she went to the salon. The ph level for hair products and chemicals are very important. You want a ph level that is for the human head. Professional salon products guarantee safe natural ingredients.  Lead which is a "natural" can be found in store box colors. Please, choose a healthier, prettier option. Color corrections are very expensive and timely. It can take several visits to your salon before you get your hair looking and feeling great again. If it is a expense issue, consult with me about options for maintaing your look on a budget.  Box colors will cost you more in the long run.

Alaska is well known for its beauty and natural resources. Copper, iron, chlorine,lime and arsenic are abundant in and around your water systems. Many of us have home filtration systems or water softeners. Limiting the amount of elements we are exposed to but still exposed never the less. My worst case scenario of mineral build up was a lovely woman from Homer Alaska. The mineral build up in her hair was so extensive  i had to consider the chemistry of mixing elements that were built up in her hair with the product i was about to use for her color correction. I offer a professional in salon treatment. This was done several times to her hair but the minerals were so in bedded even a clear gloss created a greenish brown stain.  It was a hairstylist nightmare. Another mineral treatment and the phantom color would go away.  Unfortunately  this was not going to be a one time fix.  i was able to remove some build up and I glazed her hair to tone out the uneven brassy tones. I sent her home with Malibu Hard Water wellness shampoo,conditioner and Actives package which will eliminate brassiness & discoloration, purifies & moisturizes, restores volume & radiant shine.  
Swimmers this is a excellent product for you as well. It is a must to use it every time your hair is exposed to pool water. Chlorine leaves to hair feeling like wire and turns blondes into greens! Malibu Swimmers Shampoo is excellent. My experience with it has been a successful one.