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I've recently joined an awesome team at Real Talk TV! Check out my blog on different types of oils and why they're such an imperative factor to your hair journey

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My Ombre DIY Fail

My ultimate favourite colour technique is by far the ombre effect. Depending on how drastic the contrast, it can look gently sun-kissed or make a bold statement. I do not encourage "Multi" (multicultural aka black/textured) clients to relax and permanently colour their hair. It's just too much chemicals going on for one head. Our hair is fragile enough. (I promise to make a post and break that down for you further) That being said- there was no way I was about to experiment this technique on my hair. So I headed down to my local Beauty Supply for my favourite 18inch Remy hair in 1B. Oooohhh!! Let me tell you I was feeling like Beyonce for a few days:

Excited by my new look there was no way I was going to let my oppourtunity to pre-lighten my hair (yes, MY hair) slip. I used 20 volume developer along with the V-light prelightener, grabbed my girl and said, "Let's do this!" (Shout out to Nishaa!!!!)

So we applied and we waited for about an hour. It lifted maybe one level which was not what we were going for. Wanting to speed up the process I sat under the dryer for another 45 minutes. It lifted up to two levels. Worried about my hair's condition I washed it out because there was no way I was trying to over process my brand new weave! I kept staring at it. I was not satisfied. I did it again.

I let it process for about another half an hour and decided whatever the outcome it would be better than the last. I washed it. I got a blow-dry. I screamed.

MY HAIR TURNED GREY!!!!!

Take note ladies: Unless the package is labeled "virgin", your weave more than likely has "human-like" hair blended in with the "100% human hair" and pre-lightening it is not the best idea.

Now that I look back at the pictures I can laugh. It wasn't THAT bad. But believe me, the next time I try to pre-lighten my weave I'll be sure to order 100% virgin hair (Check out www.vimagevirginhair.com) and wear it for a good while, take pictures, THEN experiment with the ombre effect! 

Beauty by Bennett

Finally, my first blog entry! I created this site well over a year ago and have yet to post anything until now. I've been in to beauty, hairstyling and fashion for far too long to not have a say about any of it. I recently finished a full-time hairstyling course at Marca College (Danforth) which has opened my eyes to a lot of classic and trendy styles I'd love to incorporate :) Consider this is a quick glimpse of what I've learned so far- stay tuned, there is surely more to come!

(Four rows of extensions/ Layered Cut (for blending) & Curl)

This is my friend Rosaria; we go waaaaay back! You can't tell but she needed a few rows of extensions to help give her a full and voluminous head of curls for the Holidays. I could kick myself for not taking a before picture :( Nonetheless she was very happy with the result and has since returned.

(Full-Head Weave & Cut)

Again- I need to learn to take a "before" picture (no matter how excruciatingly hideous they may be)

This woman usually has a full, thick head of natural hair. She finds it much more manageable to wear a 'shake-n-go' weave. I simply weaved her full head and cut it into a bob. Satisfied, she found the style very easy to transition from the work place to the gym.

(Mohawk & Line-Up)

This is my son Mason. Like his mother he is an individual like no other. He often stands out from a crowd and so I felt it was only necessary to bring out that side if him with his very own mohawk. To give your little one to sit still might I suggest 'Treehouse' and Marshmallows? Great distraction ;)

(Full-head of Highlights/ Cut & Blow-Dry) 

This was my first attempt- EVER- at highlights. I must say I did a smashing job :) Of course attending Marca College had me practicing highlights day in and day out. I've grown to love highlighting hair and am stoked to have a human model my art work very soon. 

(Colour/Wash&Set)

Tia's hair is 100% natural. Instead of resorting to relaxing it we decided to give it a slight lift. Nothing too damaging or drastic. We simply turned to 'Dark & Lovely' for that gorgeous Golden Bronze look. Then after a thorough blow-dry for a sleek smooth look we turned to the flat iron for the finishing touch. To keep the smooth look for a few days be sure to wrap and tie your hair. If done right there will be no need for heat application again! *Stay tuned for a wrap tutorial*

(Relaxer/ Colour-Rinse/ Weave & Cut)

Oh my Mommy dearest.... She makes sure I go hard! Definitely one of my harshest and realest critics. After a much needed relaxer I continued the service with a colour-rinse (Darkest Brown). For those of you who don't know and wonder why your hair is always drying out and dropping off :

*** It is better to put colour on relaxer than relaxer on colour!!!!! ***

Your hair is alreadys at a fragile state. its been stretched, pulled and chemically straightened- PERMANENTLY! Don't go adding colour- another chemical service- to the list. 

Once her hair was blow-dried I added in about four rows of extensions (#1B) and a row of #33 to give her hair a soft subtle highlighted look WITHOUT chemically doing so. There are alternatives ladies, if you're not going to research it may i suggest you go to someone who has or will. 

Unless you like the Amber Rose look:

Nuff said.

Whew! That was fun! I can't wait to do this again with you guys soon! Feel free to ask questions or suggest a certain look that I will be more than happy to demonstrate for you.

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