gDarling

StyleSeat is Blowing Up!

gDarling — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:58:44 +0000

I posted a profile and pictures of my work at www.styleseat.com/gdarling a couple of months ago and it’s quickly become my new favorite business tool.

I am able to store all of my client information, photos of my work, display my hours, contact info, and calendar for online booking!

Check it out, here!

A few new photos from a recent shoot for Bebe (Model- Hannah)

gDarling — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:27:31 +0000

I love Bumble and bumble!

gDarling — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:07:12 +0000

Every time I take a class there, I come back with a few new tricks and a big apple attitude! Thanks guys!

Day 1: The Perfect Chignon

Day 2: Double French Twist

Hair, Heart, and Soul

gDarling — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:19:13 +0000

So excited to be off to NY this weekend! I’ve had a work trip planned for several months as a follow up to my last visit to Bumble and bumble University. I’ll be attending their level 2 Styling workshop. Amazing that, after all these years, I can still get so excited about a hairstyling class! I love it!

For me, just being with a group of people who all speak the same language (hair) and usually have very similar outside interests ie: fashion, art, music, travel, culture and beauty, to name a few, is inspiring, relaxing, and rejuvenating all at the same time!

I truly enjoy tying in classes and workshops with my holidays. Essentially, I believe doing hair is good for my soul!

Windows

gDarling — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:13:37 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to dress the wigs for the visual display in the bebe windows of their San Francisco Center store. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to do this!

A Peek at the Upcoming Vidal Sassoon Feature Film

gDarling — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:18:56 +0000

A true master, Vidal wrote the bible on haircutting! Here he talks about his famous ‘Five Point Cut’. After seeing a bit of it at Bumble and bumble- I cannot wait to see the full length feature! Anyone who’s had their hair cut will find this interesting!

Hair by Glenda

gDarling — Mon, 03 May 2010 06:50:16 +0000

I love working on these photoshoots! These are some of the ad pictures taken from the bebe website:

Fashion Projections from the 30’s- ‘Ooh Swish’!

gDarling — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:34:31 +0000

Recipes for Fun Organic Conditioning Treatments straight from your kitchen!

gDarling — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:42:24 +0000

Found these delicious recipes online and had to share! Please comment if you give them a try:)

Get some luster back into your locks with easy, homemade deep conditioning recipes that only take a few minutes to whip up.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand the smell of mayonnaise – especially in my hair – so I avoid recipes that contain it, or any combination of eggs and vinegar. I prefer to use the natural moisturizing properties of yummy-smelling ingredients like coconut oil, papaya and honey.
For all three of the following recipes, just throw the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, apply to your hair and let it sit for at least 10 minutes (preferably more like 30), then rinse.

Avocado-Coconut Deep Conditioner
1 mashed avocado
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp coconut oil
This combination smells so delicious, and the avocado is rich in nourishing fatty acids and protein for super-soft results.

Papaya, Yogurt & Honey Hair Mask
1 cup slightly over-ripe papaya pulp
3 tbsp plain yogurt
¼ cup honey
This mask is especially beneficial for coarse hair types, including African-American hair. Since papaya is not always easy to find in winter, you can substitute banana, but be sure to give it some extra puree time to get out the chunks.

Sultry Shine Hair Mask by Julie Gabriel
1 apple, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons neutral henna
½ cup beer
1 tbsp baking soda
1 drop lemon essential oil (optional)
1 drop hops essential oil (optional)

If you want to move beyond super simple recipes, give this conditioning treatment by green beauty expert Julie Gabriel a shot. Puree the apple first, then mix in the rest of the ingredients and leave on freshly washed hair for five minutes. Get more recipes like this from Julie’s book The Green Beauty Guide.

Video Loop from ‘bebe’ PhotoShoot – hair by Glenda

gDarling — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:52:18 +0000

bebe store loop from 2HeadedHorse on Vimeo.