Hairs the Deal - by stylist/photographer Tory Brown

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Going Red on 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch

2009-02-27T05:36:00.001-08:00

This client came in needing a a bit of "attitude adjustment". She just wasn't feeling as special and magnificent as she should. She didn't want the typical bright blonde that seems to be so common.
After a thorough consultation, and discovering things about her present and past lifestyle (sense of style) we decided that something a little less bright would be most suitable. We still wanted to be fashion forward, and after taking into consideration her skin tone, eye color, occupation, and lifestyle, so we opted to go red.
Her hair was a natural level 2 and only about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch long. That being the case, whatever we did would only last about 2 weeks. One of her largest concerns was that she worked in a corporate environment and needed to maintain a professional appearance.
I think what we have accomplished retains the professional appearance, and is incredibly fashion forward. She was very pleased with the results.

Good, bad, or otherwise ... I sincerely value your opinion, so feel free to leave a comment.

This clients hair was @ a natural level 2. I pre-lightened to a 9 & toned w/ - Aveda- 7 ro nn rr which brought her hair to the desired level 8 red.

The 81st Annual Academy Awards Ceremony...the OSCARS - Hair tis

2009-02-23T13:47:00.000-08:00

I'll start by saying that you would be hard pressed to find a hairstyle or ensemble that would disappoint you at this years Academy awards ceremony. The choices in hair, makeup, and attire were phenomenal. Carefully planned and well executed. From the beautifully heart stopping beaded masterpiece worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, to the jaw dropping shoulder less gown worn by Taraji P. Henson.

Beyond her dress, makeup, and jewelry, Taraji P. Henson's hair was incredible, sexy, and my favorite by far. Taraji was one of the most beautiful woman on the red carpet. Her physical beauty being eclipsed only by her grace. She spoke with elegance, candor, and her joy was supremely evident. When she spoke of her father he may as well have been standing right beside her. His presence was definitive. May he rest in peace ... with great pride.

Not to be outdone, nearly all who attended were fiercely competitive, and dressed to the 9's. The hair was as polished as it could possibly be. I felt that there was were 2 dominant style trends for the women that walked the red carpet for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

The first style trend that I noticed were low buns. Fashioned with the hair being swept back cleanly but not tightly, culminating in a loose, low, slightly disheveled mass of loose curl or wave.

The second trend I noticed was down hair that was free flowing, full, and loaded with big, soft, slightly tousled waves.

Either way, the hair and makeup were very glamorous and "old style" Hollywood.

Unfortunately ... we had to have a couple of odd ends who just didn't get the memo. This, is the worst of those ends.

Enough said.

All things considered, it was a very beautiful night.

The sour notes on this occasion are extremely sour and I will mention them with the brevity of an executioner at the beheading of Marie Antoinette. I will also only mention 5. I think that will suffice.

Editorial

2009-02-18T08:37:00.001-08:00

Photo: Brooke Thomas

Hair: Tory Brown

Photo: Brooke Thomas

Hair: Tory Brown