As you might have noticed, I've been a bit quiet on the socials lately. Now I can finally tell you, I've been working on something BIG! I'm excited to announce, Adam and I are the new owners of Echo Salon! It is located at 24 Sheldon Blvd. SE in downtown Grand Rapids- Across Fulton St … Continue reading New Seasons
I know it's been a super long time since I've posted anything- I was busy with business school and vacations and working hard and summer is my FAVORITE time of year, so I don't want to spend it inside writing. That said, I wanted to introduce you to my current Top 5 Summer Makeup Must-haves! … Continue reading Top 5 Summer Makeup Must-haves
A few weeks ago, I was totally stoked when I was contacted by Sara Visser, who writes one of my favorite blogs, The GR Guide. Sara wanted to do a makeover session! So of course, I bounced around in my living room for a few minutes then calmly responded to Sara's message with a giant … Continue reading Summer Trends with The GR Girl
Want a salon quality blowout without the price tag? Here’s my best tips for achieving a blow-dry that will last you 3-4 days (or more 😉 ) Products used: Aveda Paddlebrush Aveda Smooth Infusion Styling Creme Aveda Volumizing Tonic Duck Clips Olivia Garden Nano Thermic Ceramic Ion Brush, 2 1/8 Inch Rusk DeepShine Dryer Aveda … Continue reading Easy At-Home Salon Blowout
We've all had those mornings- nothing seems to go right, you're running late, you spill the milk- this makeup tutorial is meant to help you feel put together and ready for the day in 10 minutes or less. I hope this helps bring tranquility to your hectic days! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etXR4IHRY_c&feature=youtu.be Products Used: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow … Continue reading Makeup for When You’re In a Rush
This simple half up style is great for a special event like prom, a wedding, or a gala! Try it out today! https://youtu.be/oQQbO87g2ks Products used: Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo Aveda Shampure Dry Conditioner Marianna Black Bobby Pins Sally Beauty Black Rattail Comb Chi Enviro 54 Hairspray Makeup I'm Wearing: https://youtu.be/TrpDhBCxJb0 Curling your hair: … Continue reading Criss Cross Half Up Updo Tutorial
Heading to a prom, a wedding, or a gala? This simple makeup tutorial will help you look fabulous at your special event! https://youtu.be/TrpDhBCxJb0 Products Used: GlamGlow Glowstarter Moisturizer in Nude Glow NYX Eyeshadow Base Maneater Pallet by Tarte Lightest color: Passion Medium color: Purr Dark color: Hypnotic Highlight color: Lace E.l.f. Eyeshadow Brush, crease … Continue reading Easy Rose Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial for Prom, Wedding, or Gala
The beach is a wonderful place. Salt (or not, if you're a Michigander like me), sand, waves crashing, gentle breezes, tall grasses- all of these things come to mind. Life is more peaceful at the beach and hair is more casual and less fussy. Here's a tutorial I made on creating a fake beach wave … Continue reading How to Fake Beach Waves
Beauty is not just how we look. It's not just about us at all. Beauty can be found in everything around us- nature, architecture, paintings, photographs, flowers, wood grains, the list goes on. My favorite way to discover beauty and become re-inspired is to literally explore creation on foot. The best way (in my opinion) … Continue reading Exploring Creation
So you might know that I'm a hairstylist. You might know that I am a fairly neat person. You might not know that I am a little bit of a product junkie. So instead of being a true hoarder and keeping all these goodies to myself, I thought it would be fun to share with … Continue reading Top 5 Favorites: Hair Products
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