We firmly believe that everyone should have the ability to celebrate their love and have a wedding without fear of rejection simply because of who they are. Regardless of your ethnicity, religion, gender, body, sexual orientation etc you deserve the same treatment when planning your wedding as everyone else.
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Pharmaceutical technology and hair care seem like an unlikely pairing but here we are. With medication there is time release technology so that the medicine is absorbed in the right location for maximum efficiency. Your hair follicle has layers to it and needs different things. What if those layers could receive exactly what they needed ?
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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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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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Mad Men has nothing on Whitney’s vision of a Mid Century Modern styled shoot. I’m not sure exactly what was in her head but I can’t imagine it being better than the result. I mean, just take a look! What are your thoughts?
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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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We are always so excited when we are able to be published but 2x in 1 week. WOW! No it’s not because it’s a feather in our cap or gold star on our record but it’s because of 3 main reasons. Accessibility, creating examples & credibility.
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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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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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So we did a thing… we won The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2021! It’s all possible thanks to YOU! Our couples are a joy to work with so it never feels like a client/provider agreement but by the time you get married we feel like friends. Beyond our exceptional services it’s your love of our services that have moved you to leave the ample positive reviews and ultimately play a huge factor unrewarding us with this win.
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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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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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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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So we have a big announcement …. We are expanding ! Effective October 2020 The Stylist Abroad will be dual locating and adding Huntsville, Alabama as a home base along with the DMV area.
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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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Finding out we were published always makes me a bit giddy. There’s just something that makes me smile as you see your work in this very official presentation for everyone to see. Like a little paper pat on the shoulder. But ya know what? While I love the big names I equally love the local little guys!
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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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We have ALWAYS welcomed & celebrated ALL couples from every religion, ethnicity, hair type, texture, tradition orientation etc and more. This is a safe place for all couple to reach out with their dreams of a beautiful wedding & happy marriage. The thing though is that we wanted to take our love & acceptance to the next level.
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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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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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