Hello Darlings,

Thanks to EXIT Salon my hair feels beautiful. The relationship has been wonderful and following my color post, here are styling tips on how to achieve perfect hair. What I learned from Leland is that beautiful hair is attainable as long as you understand your hair type and its needs.

Be In The Know

1. Have a clear idea what you want: Pictures are easiest show your stylist what you want.

2. Be flexible: Stylists know when a style is not suitable, and good stylists offer alternatives.

3. If you don't like the cut: It is easier to fix with the same stylist versus going elsewhere.

4. Have a consultation before the cut, even if you're a regular.

5. Cut VS Trim: They both take the same time. 6-8 weeks between cuts is suggested.

5 Tips When Looking For a New Salon

1. Select a well known salon

2. Select a salon that offers consultations

3. A salon with friendly service

4. Select a salon with magazines

5. A stylist who is a good listener

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Drugstore VS Salon Quality Products

1. Drugstore products: Contain lots of chemicals and waxes to make hair look and feel healthy, but do not improve your hair, just improve the look.

2. "Box color" can work with drugstore products: "Box colors" use metallic dyes which last longer since color bonds are stronger and molecules larger. It is hard for salons to lift out "box color". If you have salon color then use salon quality products.

Hair Essentials

1. Good shampoo and conditioner

2. One or two styling products specific to your hair: Ask your stylist for recommendation since they know your hair texture as wrong products cause more problems.

3. Round Brush: Ceramic brushes give shape as it heats up and manipulates the hair. Boar Bristle Brush is good for smoothing hair and adding shine. For coarse hair, use boar bristle brushes, and ceramic brushes for styling.

4. If you flat/curling iron, use a good one: Iron must have ceramic plates and not ceramic coating. When ceramic coating comes off, your hair is cooking. Do not use flat iron without a head adjustment setting. Do not exceed 210 degrees when styling hair (and using curling irons).

Styling Tips

1. Pre-dry your hair 75-80%: It should feel dry but with moist parts.

2. Always style front to back

3. To add volume: Always pull your brush up. If hair gets stuck in a brush, you are taking too much hair. Your section should never be wider than the actual brush.

4. Beach-y Hair: To get the look, wash the hair and add braids before bed.

I am wearing:

♥ Talula Babaton Silk Blouse

♥ See by Chloe Bow Bloomer Shorts

♥ Repetto "Rose Amour" Ballet Flats

♥ Chanel Sunnies ♥ A.V. Max Studded Cuff

I wore this outfit for late lunch after my hair appointment, with my favorite See by Chloé, a silk blouse and flats. In summer, I enjoy wearing easy breezy looks. And for those that are curious... No, red hair does not stain light clothing :P Mystery Solved!

With Love...

Marta

     

Hello Darlings,

The much promised video :) Still nervous doing them :)

In the allotted hour, I bought a beautiful silk Rebecca Taylor dress that was marked down from $350 to $78 at Holt Renfrew Last Call and was ready to present it to the judging panel in 60 seconds.

The panel, I said something like this: “I was looking for a cute summer dress, and found this one by Rebecca Taylor at Holt Renfrew Last Call. This is my first floral print piece and I love that it does not look like garden gone wild!” I told the judges that my mission was to find a cute summer dress, and explained that although not previously appreciating florals, it was their competition that inspired me to take the plunge!

Hello Darlings,

Despite the Juicy Couture brand not being in favor with the fashion community, I do like the feminine and laid-back appeal. I understand why fashionistas hate the velour track suit, since I am a part of that group. However, in my view the same dislike should not be applied to the entire line. My experience with Juicy Couture merchandise has been great, and I was excited to hear that Erin Fetherston is their new guest designer.

I couldn't help myself when finding this beautiful silk jumper on Shopbop. As some of you may know, I adore Juicy Couture (most of the time). Yes, even their tracksuits (no "Juicy" on my bum) as lounge wear around home, to walk my dog, or when on an airplane for more than 10 hours! But only for lounge wear! Note: Never use the tracksuit as substitute for REAL CLOTHING! Because it is not!

Hello Darlings,

I am sitting at a wooden desk on the 10th floor of the library, and dwelling over how much can happen over a short period of time. As this weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada, I am thankful to enjoy the last days of summer-like weather with those that I love the most.

Although I am going to get into the wardrobe part of the post...

I would like to reflect upon one thing beforehand :)