Featured Again on Utah Bride Blog!

I feel so blessed to be featured on Utah Bride Blog again this year.  Sami Jo Photo and Flower Afternoon were also a part of the team in this Dancer Bride editorial shoot.  The model already had curls in her hair so I just added a thick braided crown.  This was so much fun!   Check out Utah Bride Blog.  Enjoy!

Thinning Hair

I have been looking around for awhile for some good information on thinning hair.  Here is the best info I found from web MD.  

Hair Is Tied to Self-Image

Because resting hairs regularly fall out, most people shed about 50-100 strands every day. You'll typically find a few in your hairbrush or on your clothes. Abnormal hair loss can happen in several ways. You may notice dramatic clumps falling out when you shampoo or style. Or your hair may thin slowly over time. If you're concerned about changes in your hair, check with your doctor.

Finding the Roots of Hair Loss

Hair loss in women can be triggered by about 30 different medical conditions, as well as several lifestyle factors. Sometimes no specific cause can be found. As a starting point, hair loss experts recommend testing for thyroid problems and hormone imbalances. In many cases, hair will grow back once the cause is addressed.

Measuring Women's Hair Loss

The Savin scale is a common measure that ranges from normal hair density to a bald crown (very rare). It's helpful in documenting female pattern baldness, which affects about 30 million American women. Experts think genetics and aging play a role in androgenic alopecia, along with the hormonal changes of menopause. Hair may become thin all over, with the greatest loss along the center of the scalp. A receding hairline is very rare in women.

Hair Loss Trigger: Thyroid Problems

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate many processes throughout the body. If the gland makes too much or too little thyroid hormone, the hair growth cycle may falter. But hair loss is rarely the only sign of a thyroid problem. Other symptoms include weight gain or loss, sensitivity to cold or heat, and changes in heart rate.

Hair Loss Trigger: PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a chronic hormonal imbalance. The body makes higher levels of androgens than expected. This often causes extra hair to sprout on the face and body, while hair on the scalp grows thinner. PCOS can also lead to ovulation problems, acne, and weight gain. But sometimes thinning hair is the only obvious sign.

Hair Loss Trigger: Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata causes hair to fall out in startling patches. The culprit is the body's own immune system, which mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles. In most cases, the damage is not permanent. The missing patches usually grow back in six months to a year. In rare cases, people may lose all of the hair on their scalp and body.

Hair Loss Trigger: Childbirth

Some women may notice their hair seems fuller during pregnancy. That's thanks to high levels of hormones that keep resting hairs from falling out as they normally would. But it doesn't last forever. After childbirth, when hormone levels return to normal, those strands fall out quickly. This can mean a surprising amount of hair loss at one time. It may take up to two years for hair to return to normal.

Hair Loss Trigger: Crash Diets

You may lose more than weight with a crash diet. People may notice hair loss 3-6 months after losing more than 15 pounds, but hair should regrow on its own with a healthy diet. Be prepared to shed some locks if your diet is very low in protein or too high in vitamin A.

Hair Loss Trigger: Extreme Stress

Extreme physical or emotional stress can cause a sudden shedding of one-half to three-quarters of the hair on your head. Examples include:

• Serious illness or major surgery
• Trauma involving blood loss
• Severe emotional trauma

The shedding may last six to eight months.

Treating Hair Loss: Medicine

Minoxidil (Rogaine) is approved by the FDA for female pattern hair loss. It can slow or stop hair loss in most women and may help hair grow back in up to a quarter of those who use it. The benefits are lost when you stop using it. For women with alopecia areata, corticosteroids can help regrow hair. And if you have an underlying medical problem or a nutritional deficiency, hair usually grows back on its own once that condition is under control.

Treating Hair Loss: Laser Devices

Devices that emit low-energy laser light may stimulate hair growth to help fight thinning hair. They're available in some clinics and as hand-held devices to use at home. At least one device has gained FDA approval for both men and women, based on a small study that showed effectiveness in at least some of those who tested it. It took 2-4 months to see the results. The FDA does not require the same rigorous testing for devices as for medicines

Coping With Thinning Hair

A short cut, a different part, maybe a gentle body wave.  Velcro rollers give great volume and body to your hair which lift your roots giving the illusion of thicker hair. A styling product for thin hair may help hide hair loss. You apply it to the root area and gently blow dry to build volume. (Let hair air dry partially before using a blow dryer.) Special cosmetics can camouflage visible areas of scalp. And keratin fiber hair cosmetics may be worth a try. They're sprinkled over the thinning patch, where their static charge makes hair appear thicker.  As shown on the left.

Coping With Significant Hair Loss

Adjusting to permanent hair loss is challenging for most women. If thin areas are very obvious, consider a weave, a hairpiece, a scarf, or a hat to cover bald spots. Good quality wigs are more comfortable than ever -- and they rarely have bad hair days. If hair loss interferes with your job or social life or makes you reluctant to leave the house, think about talking with a counselor.

Featured on Utah Bride Blog

One of my wedding hairstyles was featured on Utah Bride Blog!  This is so exciting for me.  My first recognition of my work on a wedding blog.  Go check it out!  Utah Bride Blog

Golden Globe Lovelies

I love all of these styles because they are so doable for the everyday life or a night on the town.  Very recreateable for the average gal.

Amanda Seyfried was my absolute favorite.  Natural makeup with concentration on the eyes, it is just perfect.  Her hair is gorgeous with those loose curls.

The classic bun always looks amazing.  I always call them the cheap way to a face lift.  Make it nice and tight.  :)  Messy pulled back hair looks perfect on Jennifer Lawrence and easy to recreate on yourself.

Everyone that knows me knows that I am not a big fan of Anne Hathaway, with that said, I must say I do really like her hair grown out a bit from your pixie cut.  Look how elegant she looks with her soft styled bang swoop.  Pretty.

I have died and gone to heaven.  I always love things that will make people turn to give a double take (in a good way of course).  Love the rock star look gone.....classy!

(Sigh).....I couldn't leave out Hugh Jackman.  Oh how I adore him so.  Mmmmm.  Oh and his hair and facial hair look great! ;)

My December Endeavors

It has been such a crazy month for me in the hair world and I have loved EVERY single minute of it.  I have rekindled my love with formal styling.  Doing hair for proms and special events was the reason why I started doing hair.  I realized I had a talent with hair and loved seeing how I made people feel about how they look.  I lost the sight of that when I moved to St. George, UT and had a couple of bad experiences with "Bridzillas" so I stopped doing them completely and just told myself over and over that I was just not good at it.  Thanks to all of my family and friends that had faith in me and knew I could do things that I didn't believe I could.  So here is a sneak peek of my past couple weeks.

Boho Bride

Photo:  Sami Jo Photography

Hair:  The OmbreD

Floral : Flower Afternoon

Make-up : Celise Artistry

Cozy Bride

Photo:  Sami Jo Photography

Hair:  The OmbreD

Floral : Flower Afternoon

Make-up : Celise Artistry

Romantic Bride

Photo:  Sami Jo Photography

Hair:  The OmbreD

Floral : Flower Afternoon

Make-up : Celise Artistry

I was able to do hair and makeup for Haley Kohfeld, one of my favorite people!  She and her family are the sweetest people you will ever meet and I just adore them.  She looked amazing on her wedding day.  Kristin Wilkerson did the photography and I have to say she did an amazing job. 

Photo:  Kristin Wilkerson

Hair and Makeup:  TheOmbreD

12.12.12

So this was my photography....as you can tell I should just stick with the hair, but I wanted everyone to see the detail on the back.  

Editorial Photo Shoot

I just had my first editorial photo shoot!  Ahhh!  It was so much fun.  I loved seeing all the creativity from each person who was involved.  All of these women were amazing and if you are looking for businesses to work with for your wedding, all of these ladies would be spectacular to work with.

                                                   styling & photography : sami jo photography

floral : flower afternoon

make-up : celise artistry

hair: the ombre d

I will have a post soon of some of the photos that showcase my work, but for now here is a link to Sami Jo Photography, who by the way, is AMAZING at what she does.  ENJOY!  http://www.samijophoto.com/

Choosing The Right Hair Color For Your Skin Tone

We have all been there where we feel like our face looks blah or drab.  Have you ever wondered that your hair color can be a contributor to that?  Well it is true!  There are some hair colors that just don't look good on certain skin tones which can make people look really yellow, red or blue.  Well have no fear ladies, I am here to help you all understand your skin undertones and what hair color compliments to make you look and feel your best!

So, why should this be important to you?
Well, your skin will look radiant, your eyes will appear brighter and clearer and people will give you compliments "You look great!"

If you have the incorrect colors your hair will just enhance the undertone in your skin, your skin will look tired and even your hair will look drab and boring.  You will hear comments like "You look tired, are you ok?"  Well no one likes this comment, especially if you are not tired and you spent a lot of time to get ready! Am I right?!  Lets move on......

What is an undertone?  Skin undertones are the colors that lie beneath the skin.  Undertones are the color that are cast like a shadow beneath your skin color.  The shadow has a distinct color that never changes.  While the tone of your skin color can change very easily, your undertone never changes.

There are a few types of skin undertones but I am going to just categorize them into four groups.
1.  Yellow/golden. WARM
2.  Pink/blue/.  COOL
3.  Neutral with hints of some or one of these undertones.  NEUTRAL

A tip to see which type of undertone you have.  Look at the veins on the inside of your elbow.  If they look green you have warm undertones.  If they look blue you have cool undertones.  This also helps you decide on what type of foundation you can choose for your skin tone.

WARM

Try deep, rich golden tones for the base and a chestnut, red, cinnamon or copper highlight.  FYI I got some of this info from a video that I posted on my facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/theOmbreD/posts/168496716607779?notif_t=like

COOL

Use intense shades of brown, red or blonde for your base color and then highlight with honey, taupe or ash colors to contrast the base.  

!!!! Ruddy complexions beware!!! Ruddy is noticeable red colors on the skin. Stay away from reds and platinum blonde. Red will bring the red in your skin to the forefront and platinum will just look harsh. Slight red tones can be corrected with a make-up primer or concealer with a green tint.

NEUTRAL
If you are a neutral consider your self lucky!  You can pull off the majority of hair colors.  You will usually have a warm or cool undertone but not enough to contrast with hair color.