NEW YEAR'S EVE HAIR-SPIRATION

When I think of New Years Eve the words glitz and glam come to mind! Everything should have sparkles and glitter on it! If you're like me then you're going to love the New Years Eve hair-spiration I came up with!! 

I collaborated with the amazing Ashley Rae Jensen (shleeeeeeeeee if you follow her on Instagram) and Janessa Gornichec to bring this amazing New Year's Eve look to ya'll! If you want to recreate this look for your New Year's Eve party tonight I put up the details of this shoot after all the pictures. 

This look is super easy to create and looks stunning. I started out by sectioning off a square on the very top of her head. From there I braided two side pieces and left them down. After the two braids were done I bobby pinned the models bangs back and then started an inside out French braid all the way down the back. After the braid was finished I started pulling it apart making it look messy and not so tight. I took my two side braids next and pinned them in the middle of the French braid hiding the ends under the hair. After that I took bobby pins and started pinning the braid up. I tucked the bottom of the braid underneath and bobby pinned it in place. I just kept pinning until I felt it looked good and how I wanted it. Now it's your turn to try it out! Remember to tag me (@sierrasbeauties) in any pics you take when trying out my styles and you could be featured on my insta or blog! HAPPY NEW YEAR BEAUTIES!! 

Xx 

My Christmas Wish List!

SANTA!! I KNOW HIM!! Oh how I love Elf and Christmas! I think I'd be crazy if I didn't say this was my favorite time of year! I sometimes can't help but let my inner kid out, especially when it comes to writing my Christmas wish list to Santa! This year I'm sharing my wish list with you because you all need everything on this list too! (Trust me) 

1. Red Lips are a must during the holiday season am I right? And I know we all spend forever trying to find just the right red, so look no further I've found the perfect one! It's the "Primal" Precision Pencil Liner from Younique! This stuff is golden and only $15! A perfect stocking stuffer! I can drink hot chocolate, eat food, kiss my hubby ;) and it never comes off! (I forgot to take my makeup off one night and woke up with still amazing red lips! Yeah I love it.) Just make sure you don't add Chapstick or lipgloss to it or it will come off easily! The fact that it's a lip liner also makes it so I can switch up the intensity of the color. I like to tone it down during the day for a more casual look and barely shade my lips to give them a nice red tint, and then spice it up for date nights and Christmas parties applying two or three coats to get a deep red lip color. Can you see now why this is a must for your list to Santa!? (You can order this lip liner directly from me but orders must be in by the 15th to get them in time for Christmas so email me at sierrasbeauties@gmail.com and I'll pass the message along to Santa ;) hehe) 

Mistletoe ready ;) 

It's Casual Friday....for your lips! 

2. Tie headbands are in and earmuffs are out! No one said you couldn't look cute while covering your ears up....Okay they might not keep you that warm, but you sure will look cute! I've seen too many cute headbands lately, but my favorites are from My Dear Faye! They are all handmade in Salt Lake City and probably the most affordable ones I've seen at only $12! PLUS she has handmade tunics that are the bomb and go great with her cute headbands. This is definitely top priority on my wish list this year! (Follow _mydearfaye on insta to get your killer headband and tunic!) 

3. Glitter leggings. Need I say more? This should be a must on everyone's wish list! Not only will I wear these to every Christmas party I go to I'll probably wear them the entire year! Now I've done lots of research on these babies and found the best price for you all! Head over to Instagram and follow @poppyanddot to get yours! 

4. When you drink hot chocolate as much as I do you need a Christmas Mug.  I got my cute mug at target for only $2.99. Hello can you say great deal? I also found the cutest cookie cutters there for only .79 cents! 

5. Fleece Lined Fur Coat! I've never worn anything so comfy and warm in my life. I honestly could sleep in this coat! I found this on one of my favorite websites to do online shopping from sheinside.com they have 8 different colors to choose from and its on sale right now for only $53.33! 

6. A Rockwell watch should be on everyone's list this year wether it's for yourself or a loved one! Best quality and style I've ever seen! They have watches for everyone's price range as well! Head over to rockwellwatches.com and check out all their watches! Here are just a few of my favorites! Can you tell I like rose gold?  (email me at sierrasbeauties@gmail.com to get 10% off a watch for Christmas!) 

7. Last on my wish list is my fav 3D Fiber Lash Mascara! I'm definitely putting this in my friends stockings this year as well as my own. ;) I LOVE this stuff! I get killer lashes without all the work and expense of extensions or glue ons! Plus it's good for your eyes! All the ingredients are naturally based and paraben free not to mention It's only $29! (email me at sierrasbeauties@gmail.com to get yours and make sure all orders are in by the 15th!) 

Yes my lashes are real and yes that is all thanks to 3D Mascara!! 

Again all thanks to 3D mascara!! 

With Christmas only 20 days away ya'll getter get working on your letters to Santa! Don't forget all these awesome must haves! Happy Holidays Beauties! 

Xx 

Blonde Babes

I absolutely love blondes and I've been one almost my whole life. But I have noticed that a lot of blondes have the most damaged hair! Stereotypically Blondes tend to have the driest and most fried ends! Because of my experience with damaged blonde hair and not wanting that stereotype anymore I've compiled a list of tips and tricks for getting and keeping blonde hair looking sensational and healthy! So today I'm going to share them with all of you! Enjoy!! 

1. FIND A STYLIST THAT SPECIALIZES IN BLONDES: Many stylist have that one color or cut that they are just bomb at, and anything other than that one style just doesn't turn out well. You must remember this when getting your blonde done. It's easy to slap on an all over color on someone's head, but knowing where to place foils and how thick the weave needs to be is a whole other art in itself. Find someone who has done a lot of blondes and look at their portfolios to see if their work is similar to what you're wanting. Don't be afraid to ask a stylist if she has a lot of experience doing blondes or to ask the salon to set you up with someone that specializes in blondes. You'll thank me later for this piece of advice! If someone isn't great at blondes that could mean the difference between damaged hair or a nice pretty blonde! You also need to be patient when going blonde. Especially if you're really dark to begin with. You want your hair healthy and pretty not fried! It's better to go in a few times or wait a few weeks in between colors to reach the color you're wanting rather than damaging your hair to get it done in one day! 

2. COMMUNICATE WHAT YOU WANT: Blonde is such a vague term. If you type in blonde to google you will get a million different pictures come up and hardly any will look the same color. This is why I always bring pictures to my appointments and encourage my clients to do the same. If you have a picture of exactly what you want it will be pretty hard for the stylist to get it wrong. Also talk to your stylist about your hair. If there are certain parts that don't take color well or that never get colored and you want it colored make sure the stylist knows. Another thing I always ask my clients is if they pull their hair up in pony tail a lot because that will change the placement of my foils. It's the little things we forget to ask about or tell that really affects the end results! I've always said the Number one key to loving your color every time is communication between you and the stylist! Don't forget that! 

3. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR: like I said before Blonde is one of the most damaging colors, but it doesn't mean you have to have damaged hair. I used to be one of those damaged hair blondes but not anymore! Let me share my secrets with you! I take a lot of vitamins! My favorites are prenatal pills, biotin, and fish oil. I just buy the cheap no name brands at target and they work great. I tried the real expensive brands like hairfinity and it works hair skin and nails but the target ones worked just as good or better for me so I decided to save money and just get those! I've noticed a huge change in the health of my hair since taking them though and suggest you take vitamins right away if you don't already! I also try to minimize the usage of heat on my hair! Chances are if you straighten or curl your hair everyday you're going to have pretty fried ends. Try out some new hair styles like braids or buns instead of breaking out the straightener! But be careful when pulling your hair up a lot because your pony tail will break your hair. Try using scrunchies (so 80's I know but they don't damage your hair) or find similar hair bands that will keep the elastic off your hair. Another trick I use to keep my hair healthy is I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week and before you say Ew hear me out. If your hair gets greasy after one day it's probably because you wash it every other day or even everyday. When you wash your hair you are stripping it of its natural oils. So that means when you wash it that often it makes your hair overproduce those oils to try and compensate. It will take you a couple weeks to train your hair to not get oily so fast but it's worth it! You're hair will be healthier I promise! On those days it just gets too greasy though I like to use a dry shampoo or baby powder! My favorite dry shampoo is Bed Heads Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo. You can get it online or email me and order it directly from me and get 10% off until the end of December! Make sure you rub it in really good though so you don't have a white scalp! Now this brings me to my next tip...

4. USE GOOD SHAMPOO & CONDIONTER: Now I know Suave says they are salon approved, but to be blunt it's crap. If you want you're hair to be healthy and nice you have to use good product! I cannot stress this enough and it goes for any hair color!! Buy your shampoo and conditoner from your salon or ask your stylist to get you some from the beauty store! Trust me it's worth it to spend a little extra money to get good stuff! There are tons of different brands out there and they have many that are specifically for blondes! Try out a few different brands, but get the small bottles before you commit to one and get the huge bottles! 

Personally my favorite brand is Colorproof! I use the "Super Rich Moisture" Shampoo and Conditoner but they have all different kinds to suit everyone's different hair needs. You can order yours at colorproof.com or email me and order it directly through me  and get 10% off any colorproof product until the end of December. 

5. BALANCE YOUR PRODUCT USE: it's good to use product in your hair, but not too much. When you have a lot of product build up in your hair (especially when you're only washing a few times a week) when you take a brush through it your ends will just start breaking off. This is especially true with hairspray! I try to keep it simple and not go too crazy with product, but I definitely have a few favorite products I use almost everyday on my hair! 

•"It's a 10" -I love this stuff! It's a heat protect, leave in Conditioner, detangler, and the list goes on!! I use it every time I wash my hair! I only use about five or less squirts though and it gets the job done! 

•"MoroccanOil Treatment"- I took this straight from their website because it explains this stuff so well. "This treatment for hair completely transforms and repairs as its formula transports lost proteins for strength; fatty acids, omega-3 oils and vitamins for shine; and antioxidants for protection. It absorbs instantly to fill gaps in hair created by heat, styling and environmental damage." I use this every other time I wash my hair or when I feel my hair is especially dry! 

•"Osis+ Dust it by Schwarzkopf" - if you're in need of volume this stuff is for you!! It's so awesome to give you that body you need! You only need a tiny bit though!! A little goes a long way! 

•"Platinum Blow Dry Spray by Kenra"- this stuff is heaven in a bottle! It decreases blow-dry time which is awesome because who likes to sit and spend forever blow drying their hair? It also has a heat protection in it and helps detangle, smoothe, and soften your hair! It also Eliminates frizz and resists humidity! Not to mention it smells lovely! I use this every time before I blow dry my hair! 

You can find all of these products online or email me and order it directly from me and get 10% off everything listed above until the end of December! 

Now that I'm done giving you my tips and tricks to keeping your blonde hair looking awesome and healthy let's take a look at a few of my blonde babes!  

Tonya: 

Sheena: 

Nesha: 

Mandy: 

Lindsay:

Xx 

Lo

Beauties in white: Courtney Larson

I have known Courtney since kindergarten and she is one of the funniest, most talented, and sweetest people I know. I felt so honored that she asked me to be apart of her wedding day. I just love being part of close friends big days and getting to see their fairy tales come true! 

Courtney is one of those blessed people that has very long, thick, beautiful hair. And the color is natural too. Yeah can you say perfect? For her bridals I took all that lovely hair and put it in a nice updo. We incorporated a lot of braiding and curls and I think it turned out beautifully. She also had me put these cute white pearls in her hair and a white flower. I think it's such a great idea to incorporate the brides taste and style into their wedding hair by adding accents. I also think you can go way overboard with this as well! When deciding on what accents to add to your hair you need to pick a theme and color and stick to it! If you pick pearls and pink then stick to things that are strictly pink or pearls. When you start throwing in different colored Jewels or diamonds it makes it look messy (not the good kind of messy) and overwhelming. Be creative though and try things that work for YOU! It's your day after all everything should be exactly how you want it. 

For Courtney's wedding day we decided to do a half up style. I did a French braid from ear to ear across the top of her head to give her a braided headband look. I also pulled back pieces and crossed them in the back adding in the pearls again. We curled the rest of her hair and left it down. She was such a stunning bride. Just check out these pictures!! 

Photography by: dawn photography 

Xx

Braid it Baby

I've always been obsessed with braids and I usually like to incorporate all of my hair when I'm doing a braided style (Like in my last post) BUT today is a new day. I ventured out past my normal side braid or fishtail and tried a Braided Headband. Let's just say I might have a new obsession. 

I will admit I was a little unsure about how this was going to turn out so I set my expectations real low. And After looking at my hair in the mirror for a good five minutes I finally had a game plan. Here is a brief run down of what I did. (Full tutorial to come soon) 

1. I parted my hair down the middle and sectioned off everything from my ear forward on one side. (I clipped the rest of my hair back so I wouldn't get it confused with the hair I had just sectioned off)

2. I took the piece of hair I had sectioned off and started to French braid it starting at my part and going straight down to the end of my hair. 

3. When I was finished braiding I took the bottom of the braid straight back up against itself and over to the other side of my head. 

4. I tucked the end of the braid under my hair and behind my ear and then bobby pinned it in place. 

Easy right?? I was very pleased with the way this turned out and can't wait to start experimenting with braids more!  

*Send me your pictures of you trying out this braided headband style to sierrasbeauties@gmail.com and I might feature you on my blog!*

Xx