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Bliss Book~Bridal Hair Guide

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

dsc_02721We would like to present to you an extension of The Bliss Book, a Bridal Hair Guide to help you in your steps to your perfect style.  For all those unanswered questions or guidance you might need,  we have provided simple advice.  The Guide will come with every order of The Bliss Book .

~Bridal Hair Guide~


Tips

Choosing your perfect stylist

Communicating with your stylist

Preparing your hair for your day

Hair color & your event

When you should schedule your trial?

Timeline for your hair & your event

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Trash the dress photo shoot~be inspired.

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

So the new thing to do is have a great photo shoot after your wedding day and capture moments that may possibly “trash” your dress.  But in the process you have fun, look beautiful (again) and get to wear your dress again with a beautiful backdrop.  Our company Imagine Three was able to capture the photos and make the brides hair beautiful in our trash the dress shoot.  This is in preparation for the day and her hair that held beautifully during her shoot.  We hope you find inspiration in her look and find no fear in “trashing” your dress.

Picture by Whitney Keeler Imagine Three Photography

Picture by Whitney Keeler Imagine Three Photography

The dress was from David's Bridal~It was one of their $99 specials.

The dress was from David's Bridal~It was one of their $99 specials.

Heather prepared her hair the night before by blow drying with volumizing/hold products.

Heather prepared her hair the night before by blow drying with voluminous/hold products. Julie Hill (me) of Imagine Three hair.

Final de-wrinkle

Final de-wrinkle

Final spray...We had a little laugh because of the wind and the spray was not cooperating.

Final spray...We had a little laugh because of the wind and the spray was not cooperating.

The look is sophisticated but soft.  You can also wear it without a bang, depending on your face shape and features.

The look is sophisticated but soft. You can also wear it without a bang, depending on your face shape and features.

A veil can be worn with this style above the pins or below.

A veil can be worn with this style above the pins or below.

The pins in the hair were chosen the match the buttons of the dress,  which were both crystals.

The pins in the hair were chosen the match the buttons of the dress, which were both crystals.

Whitney Keeler of Imagine Three Photography at work

Whitney Keeler of Imagine Three Photography at work

Doug Dibert from Crossing River Weddings was also capturing video.

Doug Dibert from Crossing River Weddings was also capturing video.

I can't wait for you to see these shots they are amazing, stay tuned...

I can't wait for you to see these shots, they are amazing. Stay tuned...

To see the video shot by Crossing River Weddings visit their blog post http://crossingriverweddings.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/trash-the-dress-video/

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Stay tuned for full run of photos from www.ImagineThree.com Blog.

Bridal hair survey

Monday, September 28th, 2009
E-event BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON

E-event BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON Hilton Gardens Indianapolis, IN October 25th

Calling all brides to be and newly wed brides.  I am gearing up to do a fabulous talk for E-events at the Hilton Gardens Indianapolis, IN.  BRIDAL BOUTIQUE  LUNCHEON- MEET THE EXPERTS a wedding workshop.  I will be speaking about wedding hair and how to prepare for the perfect style, veil placement,  how should you wear you hair on your day.  But I would like to poll brides/recent married brides on your hair concerns and feedback.  I think this will guide me in my talk and I love hearing the feedback so don’t be afraid to fill in the blanks.

Click Here to take survey

The Bliss Book & Education.

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Pivot Point School Evanston, IL

Pivot Point School Evanston, IL

The Bliss Book believes in the creative mind & inspiration.  I have created a class called The anatomy of an up do.  Teaching the core principles of how to build a structurally sound up do and how to get to the point of execution using your references and communication.  We created The Bliss Book as a reference tool and a guide for women and stylists to create their perfect look.

We also believe on finding everyone’s individual beauty and accentuating it.  We are all beautiful in our own individual way and we hope that everyone will find their Bliss.

This was my trip to Pivot Point School in Evanston, IL a suburb of Chicago. The students were awesome and eager to learn. They helped me take pictures to document the process so they would have pictures to use as reference. I want to thank them so much for participating and I wish them the best of luck in their up do imagination & creation.

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Bliss:  supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment: wedded bliss.

Impromptu waving technique I decided to show.

Impromptu waving technique I decided to show.

Hands on waving technique.  These girls are good :-)

Hands on waving technique. These girls are good :-)

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Reference:   something (as a sign or indication) that refers a reader or consulter to another source of information (as a book or passage)

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VISIT US ON FACEBOOK: BLISS BOOK for more inspiration, discussion and pictures.

Tell me what your references are?

Veiled, unveiled or adorned…

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

It’s what you dream of, it’s what you envision and it’s who you are.  You may be simple, or complicated, not care at all or you may be very precise about what you desire.  What you place in your hair may also depend on the shape of the hair, the detail, the height.  It can all depend on your dress and it’s details, shape and cut.  OH, all these decisions.  But most of all it’s who you are and what you desire.

http://www.jonhainstockphotography.com

http://www.jonhainstockphotography.com

Jolie chose simple and classic.  It’s soft like her dress and the simpleness of her hair expresses who she is.   She is a classic beauty.  Less is more.

http://abbyrosephoto.com

http://abbyrosephoto.com

Sara is structured and again classic.  It’s contained under her beautiful veil that she chose to wear during her ceremony that floated in the wind outside.  It went beautifully with her low back dress.  Her hair was low and had beautiful crystal hair pins placed to the side for later when she removed her veil.  The placement of a low veil is so beautiful.

http://www.imaginethree.com

http://www.imaginethree.com

Peggy is a classic goddess.  She has ordained herself with a tiara and who would not want to be a princess for a day.  Simple but a bold statement of crowning glory and they come in all sizes.  This perfectly matches her beautiful down style.  This is a replicated style of her wedding day for The Bliss Book.

http://www.blueyeimages.com/

http://www.blueyeimages.com/

Lindsey is beachy and fun.  She has ordained herself with a beautiful orchid straight from a Key West garden.  Keeping in mind a flower that will with stand the heat and tighter curls that will hold in the humidity.  Sometimes as a bride you have to think of reality in the heat, she could have never done a veil she was wise to flower it up with natural beauty instead.

http://www.imaginethree.com

http://www.imaginethree.com

Jenny chose high and classic.  She has doubled up the fun with ordained and veiled.  She was the bride that had envisioned her look from the very beginning from hair, tiara, veil placement.  She had plenty of height in her hair to push her veil up in the back.  Her look was complete and matched her dreams.

What is your veiled, adorned or unadorned dream?

Steps to creating a perfect blow dry.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

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We talked about preparing your hair for an up do and one of the steps was to get a good blow dry the day before in preparation.  I had posted this on my other blog for my clients and thought this could be helpful as the day before preparation of your up do.  This also can be helpful on a daily basis.

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Always use products:

*They protect the hair from heat and further damage.

*You always need hold (even if you’re a minimalist) to keep your flyways under control and to give volume so it’s not stuck to your head.

*There is a product for everyone to create what it is you want.   Even if you don’t want anything in your hair…products make the hair look better.

*A good blow dry needs moisture, hold, silicone or oil.

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Your Blow dryer:

*I say go to the beauty supply (like sallys) and get your dryer there.  You will get the bigger bang for your buck.

*You need 1500-2000 watt dryer.

*YOU MUST have a nozzle on the end this is called a director.  You notice when you don’t use it the hair is blowing in every direction.

*Get a dryer that is comfortable in your hand and light.

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Your Brush:

*Get a brush that creates the look you want,  the right size.

*FYI the giant brushes are usually ridiculous and do nothing.

*Find a brush that is light and works well.  My favorite brush is the Prego~we do have these at Tricho.

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The process:

*Take your time.

*Section your hair if it helps/Use clips.

*Get some of the water out,  but no more than 30%.

*Always start with the bang so you can take control of any growth patterns.

*Blow dry your top section straight up and down not on the part to give volume.

*Pull tight, high heat, coming over the top of your hair strand (that’s why your want the director) so you are smoothing down the cuticle.  This takes practice :-)

*Start with the sides and top….My thought on this is if you get tired you can half ass the back and the top can cover it :-)

*IMPORTANT-if you leave any water in your hair or any moisture it will end up fuzzy for the rest of the day.

Remember a good blow dry can last you a couple of days.

What are your blow dry questions or issues?


Bridal show fun

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Imagine Three hard at work & inspired by Bliss.

We had a fun and busy weekend at the bridal show at The Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg, Ohio.  This was our first time at this show and we were able to do some of the hair and make-up.  I must say I had a great time and it’s always fun to create and then watch it walk the runway.

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This is a great show for brides that are looking for vendors and want a not so overwhelming meet and greet.  This was a bridal show that was on a smaller scale.  Maybe 200-250 attended which allowed everyone to browse and talk with the vendors.  If you are in the area there will be another show with U and I bridal show December 27th.  If you are not in the area brides,  look for a smaller shows that will cater to your needs.

This was faulous, I loved it!

This was fabulous!

I loved this flower, I almost used two.

I loved this flower, I almost used two.

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OOOOOHHHHHH the flower goes with the dress....I love the dress.  This kinda stuff makes me want to get married all over again.

OOOOOHHHHHH the flower goes with the dress....I love the dress. This kinda stuff makes me want to get married all over again.

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Do you have a local, small & intimate bridal fair you attend?  Tell us…

Hair accessories for the girl on a budget.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

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Flower pins $1.80 @ Forever 21

Flower pins $1.80 @ Forever 21

Headband $4.80 @ Forever 21

Headband $4.80 @ Forever 21


Headbands $1.80 @ Forever 21

Headbands $1.80 @ Forever 21

There is nothing better than looking your best and doing it on a budget…

I was walking through the mall on a mission and there it was, all it’s overflowing tables of goodness. Forever 21 is the best place to find fun hair accessories even if you have only $2 to spend,  there is something for you.  So I got a couple of things to play with and give some examples of fun.   If you want to spice up your bridesmaid dress or your party outfit Forever has it.  So many goodies to choose from you won’t have the same as the next girl.  Brides don’t exclude yourselves, I also think anyone of these can be used in your hair.  Plus I saw a pretty large white headband with a white flower on it.  A  pop of color  in your hair to match your flowers would be awesome.  So get your butt to Forever 21 and accessorize yourself up.  With these prices you can go back again and again.

Check out another blog spot The Broke-Ass Bride she did a blog post on feathery hair goodness that are in a higher price range but so cute  http://tinyurl.com/kmzam9 .  They are from Little Von Loo , extravagant hair clips and combs.  Yummy!

What’s your favorite accessory store?

Feather headband $6.80 @ Forever 21

Feather headband $6.80 @ Forever 21

Hair comb $11.80 @ Forever 21...It even comes in black!

Hair comb $11.80 @ Forever 21...It even comes in black!

Preparing your hair for an Up do.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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The request of your stylist that makes you cringe…Please come to you appointment with dirty hair and Please do not wash your hair.

Why, you ask?  Clean hair does not hold as well as second day hair or as stylist we love third and fourth day hair.  It often is to slippery and soft to work with.  Sometimes freshly washed & dried hair will have moisture left in it and that will allow the hair to frizz.  So what is the best way you ask?   To prepare your hair prior to you’re wedding day hairstyle to give you the best results.

The day before your wedding is usually full of things to do and usually it involves a rehearsal dinner that you should look remarkable for.  Your festivities are beginning,  so your beauty regimen should to.  Make a stop at your beauty salon and have yourself a fabulous blow dry.  Your day before hair is just as important as your day of hair.  What goes in your hair, meaning the product, is the foundation to your wedding day style. Your stylist will achieve a volume filled blow dry without the fuzz that should look great the next day.  It will be the perfect canvas to begin the magic.

Here are some Don’ts:

*Do not pull your hair back after your  fabulous blow dry.

*Do not wear something that will need to be pulled over your head.

*Do not wash your hair the morning of your Up do.

*Do not come to an up do apt with your hair wet!!!

Here are some Do’s:

*When you shower the morning of your up do try and keep your hair in a shower cap, the bathroom fan on  and the door open.  (moisture is unfriendly to the hair)

*Always consult your stylist on how she would prefer your hair the day of.

*Do give yourself a blow dry the night before if you must with volume filled products. (If you can’t get to the salon)

What is your up do question?

Julie Hill Hairstylist for Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist for Imagine Three

Congratulations to Jolie & Sean!

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
July 4, 2009

July 4, 2009

Off they went to Cancun to celebrate their new marriage.   Jolie and Sean were married this weekend on the 4th of July surrounded by family and friends at the Christian Fellowship in Holland, Ohio.  They will be starting their new lives together in Fairborn, Ohio and we wish them much love and happiness.

Jolie is also my cousin and gave me the privilege of doing her hair for her wedding day.  She is a simple and classic girl.  She had given me plenty of ideas for her wedding day and wanted me to work with her natural curl.  Low, loose and simple is what she wanted.  She was a happy girl and that’s what we like to see.  She made a stunning bride do you all agree?

Congratulations!

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