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The Bridgerton Effect : Stylistically Impacting Weddings

Oh Bridgerton, I’m sure you’ve heard of it. The Netflix series that marries old timey ethereal looks with a touch of innocence but with a gorgeous and diverse cast and instead of waiting 3 hours for a kiss (eh hem Pride & Predjutice ) you get to celebrate with all your favorite people in their most passionate escapades. Move over Mr. Darcey…. Duke of Hastings is here! Can you believe I was resistant to watching it? Yup! But I caved to all the hype & gave it a chance which I am so glad I did. If you haven’t you should!

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Book Your Bridal Beauty Team - A Timeline & Guide

This is most likely all very new to you & that’s A-OK. While with many vendors you can experience their work in action prior to booking that’s not always the case with bridal beauty especially if you’re booking further out. It can be a bit of a leap of faith but here’s to helping it be less of a leap & more of a calculated jump.

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Bungee Brilliance

Do you ever feel like a hair tie just never gets tight enough? Or is your tail so thick that standard tools break or loose their estaticty to stretch? Or is your ponytail just kind of wimp wimp when you want the UMPH?! Fortunately there’s something that can be done about that- all of that actually!

Enter in the newest creation from Hairpins by Damian Monzillo- bungees! Now offered in a variety of colors to be disguised in any hair tone they come in either 10cm or 20 cm. See the whole selection here.

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Celebrating Uniqueness & Breaking the Bridal Industry Aesthetic

You are beautiful. Say it again. You are gorgeous. Say it as many times as you need. Whether that’s daily or multiple times a day I want you to believe it. The wedding industry as a whole produces the same (or very similar) content over & over again. Maybe there’s a slight twist but so often at the center of it all it is saturated in tradition & aesthetic that has been repeated for decades.

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How to Support Small Businesses for FREE

As I write this it’s Cyber Monday and chances are you’ve spent the past weekend or week being bombarded with deals from all over including your favorite small businesses. But what happens when the funds are tapped and you still want to support those businesses you care about so much. Believe it or not there are ways to help small business in real, tangible ways that are completely free to you and it all goes back to social media.

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Connections & Creations

We’ve settled in at our new home base in Huntsville, AL. The studio is set, couples have been booked & we’ve officially participated in our first styled shoot! It’s so exciting not only because styled shoots are great in general & the theme was stunning but it was an amazing opportunity to work with so many talented vendors.

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Battling Humidity On Your Wedding

Part 2 of “Battling Humidity” has arrived. If you haven’t caught Part 1 (“Battling Humidity at Home”) check it out here. Humidity doesn’t stand a chance at ruining a good hair day with these simple guidelines. It will of course take some practice and playing with quantity as well as types of products to find your perfect cocktail. Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out !

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Romantic Wedding at Riverside at the Potomac

Becky & Drew said “I do” on a hot, steamy July day in Northern Virginia having their magical vows at Riverside at the Potomac. Needless to say 2020 has been a crazy year but it was their wedding that they kept as a shinning light when things seemed so overwhelming . And I am so thankful to have been a part of this super special day.

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Educating with R + Co

Education & continued education make all the difference. It separates innovators from stagnant replicators & to put it lightly we prefer the former. So it should be no surprise that try to educate as many people as possible so that every stylist can truly maximize their potential.

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Battling Humidity For At Home Styling

Humidity is real and it’s a beast. Here in Virginia just when you think it can’t get any hotter… it does… and it’s sidekick humidity has shown up too! So how in the world are you supposed to combat this for you everyday & your wedding? We have some tips to save your looks. This is Part 1 (Battling Humidity For At Home Styling). Part 2 (Battle Humidity on Your Wedding ) will come next. Handling humidity at home really comes down to products, prep & style.

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Black Lives Matter

Our nation finally woke up. Injustices that the black community has been telling the rest of the country about for years has finally been recognized by the rest of the population. And the population is outraged. While it may have taken far too long for this anger and demand for justice to arrive there is finally change taking place. So how does this relate to beauty?

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What To Watch For In Beauty Products

Often when people hear all of the products we use are 100% vegan a confused expression creeps across their face. Vegan? “I thought that only pertained to food.” Or “how is a product NOT vegan”. You’d be surprised what lurks in a lot of products due to antiquated, low budget, corner cutting methods.

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An Extra Step Because We Care

Our work is an incredibly personal and in a way even an intimate experience. We are literally very close to you, touching your hair and skin and sharing the same space. Sanitation and cleanliness should always be at the forefront of any hairstylist or makeup artists priority list but I think this virus has really jolted all of us into remembering that even more so. We’ve decided to take extra precaution.

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How to Have a Full Bun or Braid

Everyone wants a strong, full bun or braid and certainly nothing that looks wimpy . Unfortunately that’s not always possible with only your natural hair since there are limitations. When your stylist suggests extensions you wince at the thought of navigating all those complicated clips. Fortunately for you there is an easier way… Easy Updo Extensions.

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