My very first time!!! Enjoy!

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What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas…

Wow, what a ride! Only 4 weeks in and we’re still going strong.  Though the further I move away from the most spectacular honor of my career, I never want to loose that feeling of excitement whenever they called my name at the North American Hair Dressing Awards on July 13th.  Having this honor and knowing that my competition was quite steep, I am so proud to be able to tell a story of brilliant hair to stylists all over the globe.  The press is incredible, and the opportunities are surreal! Though, I have to say …. The overwhelming response from friends, stylists and clients has to be the most unbelievable thing of all!!!  That’s what it is really all about though, isn’t it?
Without my friends, I live a non colorful life, without my colleagues, there is no laughter, and support, and then ultimately without my clients, there is no inspiration and encouragement!!! Without any of these people in my life, i would a have a totally different reality. That’s why I would not change any of it!!!! We need to never forget where we come from and go back to where we know we find our passion and creativity!

So with that being said… Always embracing everyday, and living it to the fullest. We can easily fall into the twisted world of complacency. My whole goal is to give a few tidbits and helpful hints to get you through it all. Maybe instead of MORE high lites!!! Enough already WOW!! You are a level 17 already, LOL!! Try placing a diagonal section of a shear pastel approx. 1-2 levels darker. This will give a shadow and allow more impact without always needing to decolorize!!!

Also, find a way to wake up everyday and embrace life. ( even when you may feel a bit “crunchy”) . I always wake up and no matter how i feel , i look in the mirror and simply say ” Good Morning Gorgeous!!!”. This may not be true.. however, it starts me off with a kick.

Now lets talk fashion! Find a little something that becomes a signature staple, or find a color that when you need a pick up, just put it on. My new favorite colors for this season are yellow and green. Ironically, they also happen to be the hot new color hues for hair, ( thats another entry) LOL! My favorite new thing , are ties. Not just any tie, creative ways of knotting them and especially short skinny ties. A fabulous designer in California takes vintage ties, re cuts them and then sews unique bottons and personalizes with wicked detail. Of course, she made me a special one for my award winning evening. Check out threenow@mac.com  This brilliant woman’s name is three. She completed my fabulous outfit with her one of a kind piece.

Remember to always embrace every day to the fullest. Come back and enjoy my weekly postings, but mostly i want you to gain from it and make you and your haircoloring as individual as the person. Check out the Goldwell education calander with my upcoming shows and educational events.

So back to my Title, that What happens in Vegas , doesn’t always stay in Vegas!

Winning The Haircolorist of the year award in Las Vegas, is not about the celebrity of me! OK, maybe a little! LOL!!! But i want to take all of the emotion, the blood , sweat , tears and creative passion of my collection and the experience,.and explore new avenues , to continue inspiring and motivating stylists across the globe! Viva Las Vegas!!!

I am still floating with this surreal honor! And always remember that “Life is not a Dress Rehearsal” Live it, Love it and Create It!

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Well this is where it all started, some of you may remember, and some of you may have joined me along the way. I started with my BLOG to hopefully inspire in and outside of the industry, as well as speak to the Gold well brand that I love!

I am on my way to Vegas to cheer on and support my Gold well Colleagues and friends Dimitrios Tsioumas and Timothy Switzer. I will be screaming and beaming for my boys!!!P.S. Jimmy I would love for us both to obtain the Color Title! Make it new babe!!

So I am I guess feeling very nostalgic with the NAHA awards are soon approaching! I would love for all of my friends to obtain the prize and not only feel what inspired my first BLOG, but to have a stronger voice within the industry in which people enjoy and respect!

Good Luck to all of the finalists!

Hope to see you in Vegas July 18^th!

WWJSD

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