Here are some great tips to keep your cool in the summer heat, temperature wise and fashion wise.

For long hair:

Ponytails and Pigtails.

For a fun tip to pull up your piggies try taking an elastic and attaching two bobbi-pins on either side, then wrap the band around your ponytail and push the bobbi-pins in place.   The advantage is a little more flexibility, and healthy for you hair.  Sometimes elastics can cause breakage and stress on your locks.

Add a little Jazz to those piggies.

Try some messy buns.  Messy buns are just that, messy, crazy, unpredictable, and adorable.  Try twisting your hair as your ties you hair band around your locks.  Then gentle pull out pieces and reshape to create you perfect look.  The addition of bobbi-pins can always be your best friend when it comes to this look

For ladies with bangs:  Try the braided headband.

Any method of braiding can work, and this is great to keep your hair away from you face on those hot and sticky days.  Dress it up for a night at the club, or dress it down for your afternoon jog.

For more extreme measures  you can ask you hair dresser to partially shave your head.  Latest trend setters have been sporting partial shaved hair with designs shaped into it.

Stay cool.. and feel free to share you tips and favs!!

Photograph and Model

Meredith Rae

Marina’s First Highlights… So what do you think?

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118 South 8th st.

Stroudsburg, Pa 18360

570-421-3865

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Never a dull moment at Salon Evol, in the Poconos, Pa.

Has your stylist ever cut hair blindfolded? The guys at Salon Evol CAN!
Down time at Salon Evol rarely includes sitting around with a bunch of magazines, instead challenging the boys to a blindfolded haircut competion kills more time than Britney Spears gossip session.

After Tonya complained about a light-bulb being burned out; Sean jokingly responded “I don’t need light. I can cut hair blindfolded!”  And thus Tonya responded with a challenge!  A challenge to see who can cut the best maniquin’s hair blindfolded. Next thing you know Sean and Jesse are blindfolded, scissors cutting, and god be with the maniquins’ hair that was being cut.

The Rules:

You can use any tool, including clippers, as long as your completely blindfolded.

The Challenge:

A “proper” fade.

I’m not sure what I was expecting but the results were amazing!!

These guys are no joke!

It was a close match but Jesse won this round!!

Stop into Evol for a proper fade from Jesse!

118 South 8th st.

Stroudsburg, Pa 18360

570-421-3865

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BeautySmack has been following Marina, and her life as the real beauty school apprentice.  We’re updating you for a taste of what is going on in this hairstylist – to – be’s life.  The phone has been ringing off the hook for girl time, now that free pedicures are running the telephone lines.  Next up for these lovely ladies is some new color to match there perfectly painted piggies!  Color theory!

This week I started learning color theory, and the proper way to actually apply color.  I have my own personal appointment book and I was pleased, and surpised to see how fast my friends wanted to donate their hair to me!!   Almost faster than their toes! I am utterly flattered that they trust me enough to permanetly color their hair.  A girl knows what her hair means to her.  We will sacrafice many things in life, dignity.. honor.. a reputation.. not our hair.  So I’m just as excited as they are to test out my new color theory skills. 

This week I did Licia’s hair on Wednesday morning, and then Tonya let me halp her haircolor also.  Although I’m not creating my own formulas yet, I am mixing and applying the color.  Just starting to learn the concept of developers and the ratio of color to developers.  A lot of chemistry is involved.  You would have never guessed that all those numbers on those boxes have important meaning. It’s going to be a long bumpy road, but I have a lot of ideas and support so I’m ready for it!!

Bring it on!! Next week I’ll start highlights and then after that, color with highlights on top…stay tuned!

Here is some of my work on Licia:

hair by Salon Evol.

Stroudsburg, Pa

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BeautySmack has been following Marina, and her life as the real beauty school apprentice.  We’re updating you for a taste of what is going on in this hairstylist – to – be’s life.  After a basic taste of all the aspects of hair procedures and applications, it’s time to move onto the skin and body.  Marina’s now taking on Pedicures, and her friends, well anyone who is offered free pedicures is lucky.

Miss Tonya and I had a relaxing evening in front of the brand new wood stove at her place last night where I spent the evening learning pedicures!  Tonya has a pedicure bath at her house so we decided to take a break from the early morning lessons, and work at night.   First, she gave me a full on pedicure to show me all the steps:

The trimming, filing, cuticle pushing, massaging, and polishing.

It was definatly nice to go home and learn that hehe (wink wink).  Afterwards it was my turn, and I practiced on her .  Who knew learning could be so tranquil.  It worked out for both of us, and our toes were happy.  The night class was a plus.

Pedicures are very beneficial to know; a good skill.  They’re not on the state test, but still good information to know all-the-same.  Now I can pamper my sisters and friends, and my Mama with free pedicures..tips are always appreciated though

cakes, cookies, and icecream will suffice

much love

Marina

I’m in love with this Brazilian Candy, Paçoca de Amendoim.  I found this really great recipe on pink bites .  I’m such a peanut butter fan that I had to find something to fulfill my cravings while abroad. This is probably the closest thing I can find to peanut butter goodness here.  Fairly often I find myself passing the kiosks buying these little treats:  Paçoquita

Now I can get to the kitchen and try out my own. My idea is to add some chocolate to this.  The candy is somewhat crumbly so it’s perfect to cover with chocolate and use as a filling.  Or possibly makes some butter cookies, fill with Paçoca, and cover with chocolate.. BINGO!  Delicious.

Enjoy!

meredith