Sunday, March 24, 2013

Quote for the Day


"To sit back and let fate play its hand out and never influence it is not the way man was meant to operate."
-- John Glenn, astronaut



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Saturday, March 23, 2013

How to Color Chalk Your Hair

What????  Yes, this is really a cool beauty trend and style for today's hair. This new technique is very popular and offers a lot of pastel chalk colors to choose from as well as different looks.

Hair color chalk So what is it ? Chalking is a great way to add temporary color to your hair.  You can create stylist streaks, or focus on one color in a particular area or blend it all with multicolor when braiding the hair.  





 There's no worriers for it's not at all like permanent hair color products. Hair chalk is a great solution for non permanent coloring that makes a personalized statement about you!  Such a fun way to try one of Hollywood’s hottest hair trends! Here’s a few tips for learning how to chalk your hair!

Here's what you need:
  • Wear an cape or old shirt to protect your clothes OR put a towel around you and clip it together.
  • Gloves
  • Soft pastels but not oil pastes for it may stain your hair
Here we go...

1. Dampen the hair where you would like the colors.
2. Rub hair color chalks on the damp section of hair. You can twist the hair to distribute more color.
3. For longer lasting colors, straighten or curl the hair using heat.
4. Once you have achieved the color you want, just brush and style to get the perfect look

 If you are applying the chalk on dry hair, then wet the pastel chalk first and then rub on your hair.
To remove the hair color chalk, shampoo your hair and the colors will fade. Easy!

I would love to hear what colors you have chalked your hair! 

Friday, March 22, 2013

Quote for a Great Friday and There After....

"That a man can change himself...and master his own destiny is the conclusion of every mind who is wide-awake to the power of right thought." Christan D. Larson (1866-1954)





Oh so true. We are in control to what occurs daily. The power of thought is ...well.. very powerful. You decide how the day is going to go for you and not react to the chaos around you and you will notice such a change in your life!

What do you think, Beautiful?
Love,
Something Beautiful