Tips for the Best Hair Do

For most ladies, year round, there is always an occasion calling for an up do. Events could include weddings, holiday parties, or any of Austin's endless parade of fashion soirées. Here are a few tips from Keep Austin Gorgeous.

Short hair or shoulder length, We can create magic with any length. Also, the use of temporary clip-in extensions can be a great add on and they are reusable for any night on the town. We carry a wide selection of human hair clip-ins and all types of different colors to mach everyone.`

Prior to the appointment, Shower the night before and add lots of antigravity for hold and dimension. Give yourself a great blow out, this is especially important for curly and frizzy hair. However, DO NOT use a flat iron before getting a up do. That can make it hard to hold curl and stay pinned in place. Please leave the flat ironing to your stylist on the day of the event.

The night before your appointment, make sure not to over condition or apply a mask to your tresses. This can result in hair that is too soft and weighed down. We recommend Antigravity by Kevin.Murphy, everyone loves it and its not greasy. It just adds the right amount of volume and hold.

Another great rule is to arrive to your appointment early and with DRY hair. This allows time to look thru magazines and have a proper consultation.

Last but not least, the weeks prior to your appointment are crucial. Freshly highlighted and colored hair is a must. New growth (dark roots) can show up dramatically in an up do and can sometimes be even more emphasized by certain cameras and show up exaggerated in pictures. Going an extra shade lighter or maybe some soft highlights can help your hair to look perfect and camera ready. Having the ends of your hair trimmed neatly also keeps the finished product smooth and impeccable.

PS. Don’t forget to wear a button down shirt to your appointment on the day of the event so you can change without messing up your masterpiece.

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Romantic and Relaxed

Brizy Tait, stylist and go-to wedding hair guru at Keep Austin Gorgeous Hair & Makeup in Austin, TX, says that bridal hair trends aren't what they used to be. Whether our client opts for an updo or a chignon or chooses to wear her hair long and loose the trend is moving away from super formal styles to more relaxed, romantic looks. “The modern bride does not want to be overdone—her style should look effortless," Brizy says, adding that a lot of women who come into her salon choose to wear their hair down with playful but polished waves. If it's pulled up, an easy-going braid adds a romantic touch. "The most important thing is that you make the true, natural beauty in your bride shine through," Brizy adds. Advice from Brizy: Once your bridal big day is booked, make sure to schedule at least two pre-wedding hair appointments —one to test out and fine-tune the style and another about a week prior to the wedding for a trim and/or color service.

WHAT TO DO "BEFORE A PHOTO SHOOT"

Makeup, hairstyling and sculpted eyebrows are essential to a great photo shoot.

Regardless wether the bride, sister or close friend knows how to do makeup, I always suggest working with a makeup artist (MUA). Makeup for a shoot and street makeup are very different looks. That’s why at Keep Austin Gorgeous we specialize in bridal and editorial looks. And it’s also why our makeup applications will look dramatic when the lights hit them and they are captured on film or digitally.

A Bride is not any different that a model. If you want great images then it’s worth a little extra time to look flawless, because at the end you only have those images to remember your big day.

MODEL SECRETS

Make time for a professional eyebrow wax before your trial run and wedding day.

Get a quick facial for a natural glow, but avoid extractions before the shoot.

Have your hair colored and deep conditioned. Aim for soft, shiny hair - not frizzy or dull hair.

Prepare your hair as a blank canvas for that master piece. We recommend anti-gravity styling product that will give you hold and memory for those long after-hours moments :)

KEEP AUSTIN GORGEOUS USES ORGANIC HAIR COLOR!!!!!

Keep Austin Gorgeous now uses an Organic Color System.

We want to take your experience to the next level! We use an organic color line to perform your next color service without the harsh side-effects from ammonia. There is no lingering chemical odor and no scalp staining or signs of “I just had my hair colored.” Just a beautiful new look and immediate gratification.

Our salon products are made using as many organic ingredients as possible and they contain:

NO AMMONIA

NO PARABENS

NO PLASTICS

NO SLS

NO THIOGLYCOLATES

Plus, they are NOT manufactured with animal products and they are NEVER tested on animals!

For a healthier salon environment. Our focus is to create that masterpiece that our clients deserve, caring for your health and the environment.

Your hair can help save the ocean from oil spills!!!

DID YOU KNOW?

Every year, an estimated 706 million gallons of oil enter our planet's oceans. Last year over 2,600 oil spills occurred in the world. They weren't all high profile, but most had an impact on the environment. We can make a difference!

Keep Austin Gorgeous has joined forces with "Matter of Trust" to help rescue our most precious resource. KAG donates all of their clients hair clippings to help soak up oil in the ocean.

Big thanks to all of our clients for contributing!

For more information: www.KeepAustinGorgeous.com,http://www.matteroftrust.org/

HIGH VOLUME LASHES!

What a busy season we are in! Weddings, proms, graduations an vacations! KAG loves to Wow their clients with high volume applications and give them the lashes that will keep them coming back for more! Apply more lashes!! The key to thick beautiful luxurious lashes is always lots of well-positioned lashes. We could always start conservative at first and increase in length and use thicker lashes as time goes on. At some point, if it is the case but rarely, we will have to say no to longer and thicker lashes. Safety first. 85 lashes will give you great volume. If you don't have the time to stay for the 85 lashes application in the first session, you can come back after 2 weeks and build on the last application to get up to 85. We naturally have around 100 lashes per eye Book your appointment today! www.KeepAustinGorgeous.com (512) 751-7318 May Promotion: Flare set only $99