Mayrin & Phill Wedding 11/7/09

mbunyagidj Wedding: 11/07/2009 Reviews: 1 5.0 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (5.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (5.0/5.0) Professionalism: (5.0/5.0) Value For Cost: (5.0/5.0) Flexibility: (5.0/5.0) Rachanee made my wedding day experience wonderful. I had been going to her for my pre-wedding trials for hair/make-up. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about my needs for my day. On the actual day of, she knew that with so many women to work on (6 bridesmaids and 1 mother-in-law) that she would need back-up. There were two other assistants to help with hair and make-up. My bridesmaids looked gorgeous and the experience was fun. My mother saw how beautiful the women looked and ended up getting her make-up done as well! My make-up felt light on my skin and was "just right" on the color. My hair had gone through some changes from curls to a twist on the day of. The style was simple, yet modern and elegant at the same time. It ended up feeling like me and not like other styles I always saw at weddings/magazines. Rachanee worked hard to work with our schedule in time/location. It was an experience that every woman getting married should have.

Holidays Makeup And Hair colored.

The holidays are one of the best times of year to treat yourself. As you meet colleagues, friends, and family members for various celebratory events, you will want to look your best. Sprucing up your hair takes time, but it can have the deepest impact on the overall impression you convey. 

Alisa came to the salon as a model for an Art Occasions photo shoot. Although we wanted to play with makeup, Alisa knew her hair needed some work first. It had been treated several months before, but had grown three inches of new hair in the meantime. Her natural hair color was dark brown (Level 2), but most of the length was a dull brassy brown (Level 6). 

Alisa could have returned to an overall dark brown, but she preferred a base color that would better match her naturally tanned skin tone. To transform her hair with a warm-toned medium brown (Level 5), I used Wella's Koleston Perfect color pigment, mixed with 20 Volumes Developer. The treatment resulted in healthier-looking hair with a brilliant shine that complemented her luminous skin. 

Simple by Day and Sexy by Night 

Makeup is one of the fastest, easiest ways to completely change a woman's look. At an Art Occasions photo shoot, I wanted to show how radically different two looks can be. With the model Alisa, I created a day look and an evening look.

The key to a day look is to apply all the usual things, but lightly and with less color. I started by applying the airbrushed foundation. The airbrush tool is not something most clients have in their home vanity case. However, it is the very best at creating a smooth, even look. Not only does it look natural, but it feels natural and holds up longer than the usual foundations. A light blush on her cheekbones left a touch of color. I added some eye shadow, applying various muted shades for the highlight, midtone, and contour. I blended all of the tones well then added the eyeliner. I added gloss to enhance Alisa's nude lips. Her portrait was taken in soft, natural light, such as you'd find in a simple morning wedding or other daytime occasion. The overall effect is simple, pretty, and natural.

For a more sophisticated look that a woman might enjoy in the evening or for a holiday party, she needs more color. I showed this look by using the same base of foundation on Alisa, but I added more intensely differentiated colors to her eyes and lips. I also added false eyelashes to make her eyes stand out more. At night, people are more likely to be illuminated by artificial lights or candles. This portrait was shot in incandescent light to illustrate how well the overall makeup appears under evening illumination.