A Photo Shoot Video

 I've been doing so many makeovers these days. I wish I could share each one in great detail. 

 For now  we put together a little video of our work with Nicole.

 I hope you like it! :)

Mini Makeover and Parking Lot Photo Shoot

Last week I decided to give my friend a surprise when she popped into the salon for a haircut. She was only scheduled for a trim, but my plan was to doll her up with a little makeup and shoot a few pictures of her in the parking lot as well. (Who says you need an exotic location to take a pretty picture?)
 Jackie is a busy mama and blogger. She writes blog.nerdfamily.com and nerdfamilythings.com. When she meets with fellow bloggers, they comment on how she has a vintage look even though that's not always her intention. This got me thinking and since I had my camera on hand, I was just dying to give her a glamorous new style. Old Hollywood became the inspiration for our mini photo shoot. Sexy waves and bright red lips were at the top of my list and I love how it turned out!
 We should all have a chance to be made up and have beautiful pictures taken of us. I would love to do these mini makeover sessions on a regular basis. Sometimes we just want to feel good about ourselves and it's sure nice to have a gorgeous profile picture for Facebook. If you ever want to book a makeover session with me, or have me do a little photo shoot, I'd love to chat with you and put together something you'll cherish forever.
Alicia Nelson at Twelve Stones Salon 559-709-0849
Brett Nelson at Ambient Art Photography 559-281-7896
ambientartphoto.com

Tips For Beautiful Bridal Hair

Today I was lucky enough to do hair for this adorable bridal party. They were all so sweet and all the hairstyles worked out so well.  So today I thought I'd share a few tips on selecting the best formal hairstyle for your big day.

Tips for Beautiful Bridal Hair

1. Decide if the theme of your wedding is formal, or a bit more casual and keep that in mind for you hair.

2. Browse Pinterest, blogs, magazines, etc. for hairstyles you think might work for you.

3. Choose at least three of you favorite styles as a guide for your hairstylist. Remember, your hair will never look exactly like the girl's in the picture. Length, texture, and color can drastically change the overall style.

 4. See if your stylist can do a trial run with your hair trying out at least two different styles a few weeks before your wedding and take pictures for reference on your big day.

5. Layers in the hair often makes curls and other styles hold better. Hair that is very long is often the most difficult to work with. So if you are growing your hair out, don't let it get too long. Your stylist can suggest the best length for the look you are going for.

6. Highlights with obvious contrast in colors always show curls off better even if they are a just a couple shades lighter than your base color.

7. Be flexible and keep your mind open to suggestions from your hairstylist.