Frizzy Hair Season

I'm sure most of us suffer from frizzy hair in warm, humid weather.  The key to controlling frizz is the products you use in your hair.  That includes your shampoo and conditioner.  You want to use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.  My favorite shampoos for frizz - Sojurn Smoothing and Goldwell Real Moisture Shampoo.  Both have a low ph and are sulfate free.  My favorite conditioners - Sojurn Smoothing, Goldwell Real Moisture Conditioner and Oribe Signature masque.  Now for your styling products: I love Oribe's Supershine Moisturizing Cream, Goldwell Kerasilk Rich Care Anti-Frizz Serum, and Moroccan oil.  I hope you have a smooth summer. 

A better hair towel?

I've been hearing a lot about microfiber towels that are supposed to be better for your hair.  I was intrigued so of course I had to do my research.  It turns out they help your hair dry faster and also reduces frizz.  It's not a miracle product but after reading more about it and read the reviews, I recommend it.  Here is a link to Aquis Microfiber Hair Turban on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Aquis-Microfiber-Turban-Patented-Design/dp/B000FFD3G8/ref=pd_sim_bt_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1W9KHMZ8JWDANDQFV36M.

Bridal Photo shoot

This beautiful model is Jaquie.  She is also recently engaged so we did her engagement photos with her fiance.  Hair, makeup, and photography by Nancy.

Bridal Photo Shoot

This beautiful Model is Shannon. Hair, makeup and photography all by Nancy. View more photos on Instagram @NCBridalStyling.

Cleaning your makeup brushes

Makeup brush cleaners can be expensive so here is a formula for a very cheap way to clean them.  Simply mix baby wash or dish soap with white vinegar.  Swirl your brush in the solution , rinse with warm water and then let dry.  Voila, your brush are clean for only a few cents.

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Reviews

I earned a badge on WeddingWire.com for having all 5 star reviews!  I also have all 5 star reviews on the knot.  Thank you to all of my clients for taking the time to write your kind words.  If you haven't written a review, please visit WeddingWire and the knot websites and spread the good word about my business.  I appreciate your help as your reviews help grow my business.

  

Weddings, Weddings, Weddings

This is a fantastic summer of weddings.  Nearly every weekend is booked until November, don't worry though, I still have a few openings.  If you're looking for your wedding stylist, or know someone looking for a stylist, please contact me at info@nancycarolinehairstyling.com or you can call me at 215-801-2993 for pricing and availabilty.  I also have an additional makeup artist and nail technician that travel with me.  Having Melissa and Beth-Ann working with me making has provided brides with a stress free, smooth and flawless wedding day.
Check my blog often, I'll be adding photos from this summers wedding frequently.

Weekend of beauty

This was a busy weekend of formal hairstyling and makeup.  First, my niece Alyssa's hair and makeup for her first holy communion.  She is so beautiful.

Then I was off to a wedding trial for an August.  She was so excited she gave me a high five.  Her photo's won't be shown until after her wedding.

Last was my niece Peyton's Irish dance recital.  She is so funny and LOVES makeup!!

In 2 weeks I will beautify my oldest niece and her friends for their senior prom.  Can't wait!

Going Red

Have you always wanted to go red but not sure you can pull it off?  Maybe you're worried about how quickly it can fade?  

Most women can pull off some shade of red.  There are cool toned reds and warm toned reds.  Ask your stylist what tone best suits you.  Reds can also be intense or more subtle.  You can always start with a subtle red and gain intensity as you get more comfortable with it.  

Reds can easily fade no matter what you do but there are many ways to prevent your red from fading quickly.

- Get your hair professionally colored.  

- Avoid washing your hair for 2-3 days if possible

- Use sulfate free, low ph shampoos.  Most store brand shampoos will have a higher ph and also use cheap harsh cleansers, even the ones advertised as "sulfate free" and/or "color safe".  Your salon will likely have shampoos that will be better for your color.  If you're not sure of the ph of the shampoo, call the 800 number on the back of the bottle.  You want the ph to be between 4.5 and 5.5.  If they're "unsure", then likely the ph is too high.  They should all know what the ph is.  If you're spending a lot of money on your color, why save money on shampoo that will fade your color and will require you to have your hair colored more often.  

- Wash with cool water. 

- Wear a hat while in the sun and/or use a hair product with a UVA and UVB protection.

Expect your red to take 3 applications to hold well. 

Here are reds I love.... 

Inspriation

I am loving the romantic and soft updos.  Here are a few looks I love.

 

New Ombre

Now that you've perfected your ombré or even just feeling daring enough to go for the look, it's on it's way out. To update your ombré, tone down the ends a level and add a few highlights around your face. Here are a few looks that demonstrate the current ombré.

 

Book your wedding styling

I'm currently booking weddings for 2014.  Please email me at N.Caroline.Smith@gmail.com if you are interested in having me travel to you for your bridal hairstyling.  Prices are reasonable and worth the ease of the wedding day nerves.  I will travel anywhere and for the Boston area and Philadelphia area their is no additional fee.  Check out my portfolio NancyCarolineHairstyling.com.

More Portfolio Pictures on my website

Check out my new website: NancyCarolineHairstyling.com

I'm going to James Joseph Salon

As of Friday, September 14 I will no longer be working at Viselli Santoro Salon. I respectively resigned from my position there to do what I feel is best for myself and my clients in my career. This is going to come as a complete shock to most of you that I will be going back to James Joseph Salon at 30 Newbury Street, Boston as of Tuesday, September 18. Since I left last May James Joseph is now under new ownership. They also have new management and have made improvements in a remodeling and better customer service. To show my appreciation for following me to James Joseph Salon you will receive 20% off your first visit. If you currently have an appointment booked with me at Viselli Santoro Salon after September 14 I will move that appointment to my book at James Joseph Salon. If you wish to cancel your appointment with me please reply to this email. You will also be receiving a call from me in the next few days confirming your appointments. You can continue booking appointments with me at Viselli Santoro Salon until September 14. If you would like to make appointments after the 14th please call James Joseph Salon at anytime to book and appointment, they already have my schedule open and ready to go.
My prices and schedule will remain the same. Unfortunately James Joseph Salon does not accept gratuities on credit cards. Gratuities are by cash or check only. Sorry for the inconvenience.
If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email or call me. If you recently referred a client to me please forward this email to them.
Thank you for your continued support.

Christina Pierce Photo Shoot

An advertisement I had the honor of styling hair for.

Rewarding You!

Did you know you have been earning reward points everytime you visit me at Viselli Santoro Salon?  You don't need to hold onto a card or pay anything to earn rewards, our computer calculates it for you.  For every dollar you spend at Viselli Santoro Salon you earn 50 reward points.  You can also earn additional points for prebooking your next appointment -1250 points, and referring your friends - 5000 points.  For a limited time, if you prebook your next 3 appointments you will earn an addtional 2500 points.  You can start cashing in your rewards points at 10,000 for $10 off, or hold onto your points for even better discounts. 

More Spring Weddings

Here are some more photos of this springs weddings that I had the honor to do hair for.  More professional photos to come soon.

Spring Weddings

Here are photos from some of the weddings I did hair for this spring.  More photos to come.  If you or a friend is getting married and are interested in having a stylist travel to you, please contact me, I will travel to you.

 

 

Rewards for referring your friends

From now thru the end of July just for referring your friends and family to me, you will have the option to receive a complimentary conditioning treatment or earn an extra 1000 reward points.  As an extra bonus I will also personally donate $5 to a breast cancer research charity in your name.  I greatly appreciate each and every person you send to me.  This is my way to reward both you for greatly appreciated referrals, and also benefit breast cancer research charities.  If you would like to spread the word to your friends and family to earn your rewards, share this blog site with your friends on facebook and twitter by clicking on the share button on the top left of this website.  Also, to keep updated with any schedule changes, specials, and last minute openings, friend me on Facebook, search for me by entering Nancy Smith Hairstylist

Kemon Educating

I recently started training to be an educator for the Italian color line Kemon.  Kemon is known for its low-ammonia and ppd free color lines Coloro and Cramer, and also their no-ammonia, ppd free yogurt based color lines Nayo and YO.  Nayo and YO are made up of mostly organic properties and is the first and only color line of its kind.  I'm excited to be continuing my education to a whole new level and also expanding my own career as an educator.  I won't be altering my current schedule for this transition,  I will be teaching in my free time.

Photoshoot with Christina Pierce Fashion Stylist

Today I did two models hair for a photo shoot for fashion stylist Christina Pierce www.christina-pierce.com.  After 12 long hours of curling, pinning and spraying we had beautiful photos. My colleague Annlouise assisted me with the gorgeous looks.  Makeup was by Stacey Frasca who does amazing work, 781-389-2990.  The following photos were shot by myself, and photographer Eric Gauster 978-471-9155.