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~The Little Black Book of Beauty~

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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I had the privilege to write an article for Little Black Book of Beauty.com.The featured article is the one you see below, check out their site it’s all things beautiful Detroit!

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Setting Your Own Trends

Written by Julie Hill

Every one of us has dreamed of what we want to look like on our wedding day.  We see pictures throughout our lifetime of what a bride should look like, and through the years they appear different with the changing times.  Trends set the basis to a bride’s looks, but deep down, it should portray a signature look in how you are as a person, your style, and most importantly, what you allow it to portray as yourself.

The style of your hair can complete your whole look.  This year’s trends have leaned towards wearing the hair down, in long, curly, and loose waves. This is a beautiful look that can be simple but pumped up to elaborate, depending on your style and the event feel.  Simply stated hair can be loose and combed through, with flowing soft curls, softly pulled back, or a braid for a charming yet simplistic look. Attaining an elaborate hairstyle can be achieved by adding more hair, stronger curls, adding height, and pulling it back with detail.

Hair can either be our enemy or our best friend; depending on the weather, your length of hair, how well it holds a curl, etc. We all know your hair does not want to cooperate with your chosen style at a given time, so this is why trends may not always work.  Take an alternate plan of action.  If you want to still have the trend appearance of wearing your hair down, but your hair will not cooperate, pull it softly back or to the side in a low ponytail.  The Chignon and the French Twist are two more popular options for those of you who cannot wear your hair down.  They are classic looks that can hold so many different possibilities and interpretations.

Just because trends are set, does not mean we need to follow them.  Be an individual, stand out, and do what your hair will allow.  What is the best look for you? What matches your event?  Will it work with the weather?  Will it hold up the whole night? Will it compliment your dress?  These are all questions that every bride should ask herself when trying to find the perfect hairstyle. Find the stylist that best fits you to help you answer these questions and portray your chosen style.

Julie Hill <br> Hairstylist <br> Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist Imagine Three

Do you want to be a trend setter?

Hair Confusion?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

My niece Miss Madison is a Valentine’s Day birthday girl.  She received the Discovery Girls Magazine as a gift from her mom and dad.  Great magazine, I even found something useful for myself as an adult.  I posted the article below on the best cut for your face shape.  This is a no nonsense way to help you find a new hairstyle for your shape.

So finding your face shape is sometimes not fun. I used to hem and haw over this so much when I was in school, I still can get stumped. I often test myself and look at pictures and try to find out peoples face shapes.

I can help you out with a couple of pointer on finding your face shape.

Oval-  Most of the time oval will be a longer face. Your face will have the same measurement in the forehead as the chin.

Round-  Round is round, circular. Your chin, forehead and cheeks are usually same dimensions.  (That’s me round)

Square-  Your face will have strength at your chin area, which means a square jaw line. Sometime you will also have strong cheekbones to match.

Heart-  Your chin will be more pointed and your jawline will be streamlined. You will have fuller cheeks that work up to your forehead and voila you have a heart.

Now, check out the article below for fun little hints on how you can change your hair.   Then there is a world full of fun for you.

http://www.discoverygirls.com/magazine

http://www.discoverygirls.com/magazine

Now play the game & tell me your face shape?

Julie Hill <br> Hairstylist <br> Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist Imagine Three

~Hair Perfect~

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

When should you schedule your trial

• A month before the event would be perfect (but always confirm with your stylist).

• A stylist will be more likely to remember and replicate more easily with such little time between your trial and your wedding day. There also will be more time to make changes, if necessary.

• Always take a camera to your trial appointment so you have pictures to remind your stylist.

• Don’t forget your veil, flower, or anything you might be wearing in your hair the day of your trial so that you and your stylist can practice placement.

• If you can, try your dress on to see if your look is complete.

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This excerpt is from The Bliss Book~Bridal Hair Guide

Ask me how to get your Bridal Hair Guide.

Julie Hill <br> Hairstylist~Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist~Imagine Three

Communicate with your stylist.

Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Your Tools

Your Tools

There are obviously a lot of steps you need to take in getting to your stylist first.  But I want to tell this little story about a bride I had.  This all has to do with how important it is to have communication with your stylist, what should be said, what you want, how to get it and how do you express it.

I pride myself in my skills in communicating with my clients.  Your visit with your stylist, no matter what you are seeing them for,  should always entail a consultation.  It may happen very quickly at times but should be a discussion about you hair, what you would like to achieve, who you are, problems with your hair, ect….

My story begins with a bride who was referred to me for her wedding that was at least 6 months out. We began by doing haircuts and preparing her hair length for her wedding day. I began to understand her hair texture and began to discuss some ideas of her hair on her wedding day.  She kind of had an idea and she told me that wanted it low, she wanted it to hold because she was going to swing dance and she showed me pictures of her dress and several picture ideas for her hair.   Never did I imagine I would need to do three up-do trials.  I couldn’t get it, this never happens to me and I could not figure out why. We started to talk more on the final up-do session about her job and how she was an engineer. Without going into great detail about how I found out more of these details, she needed her hair to be symmetrical because of who she is and the make-up of her personality.  I hadn’t dug deep enough to find out who she truly was.

So why do I tell this story, because communication is the utmost importance.  So here are some key points that should come out in your consultation even if your stylist does not bring it out.

*Tell he or she your story.

Career/Casual/Funky/Dressy

*Bring your tools to show them.

Veil/Hair pieces/Tiara/Flowers/Picture of dress

*If you have to bring pictures do it or several pictures with a couple of ideas that you personally like.

Magazines/Tear outs/The Bliss Book :-) /Pictures of other people you know

Once you have reached an understanding you should then trust your stylist consultation even and let the creative juices flow.

This is why a trial up-do is always  a must.