jennyleigh

Hey Hey! So a little while back (over a year ago!) we did a couple of videos about HBI Salon. I have been a slacker and not posted them.  😜 Although I am super excited to bring you guys a variety of new info and different media forms, I definitely am learning as I go.   So be kind.  LOL Here I get to share with you a little of what we do at HBI Salon. We have a blast.  We love what we do.  And we love that we get to pour into each of our friends and clients to make their days better and make them feel beautiful.   Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your beauty regimen! And a huge shoutout to our great friend, Jonathan Barrett for being so encouraging and patient as  I learn this new world of video.  

Today, as I do my normal new year planning, I am pondering "what are 'words'?".   I am making my lists that will ultimately be  stripped down to make a goals list for 2016.  It will include everything from my walk with the Lord, my role as a wife to Bradley, my role as mom to my babies,  as well as my role in friendships and of course work goals.   I have done this for so long I can't remember it not being a normal part of my new year activities.  Although I will say it takes me almost a MONTH now to get my list done where it used to be written in an hour before I was married and had kids. The obvious reason for this is the weight of my choices is much graver now .   The decisions I make and the things I choose to spend time on now have so many more consequences.  Every aspect of my life will ultimately affect someone else.  Either someone close to me or maybe someone who only sees me from a distance. I...

What does the color of "50" look like to you? Well, I'll be honest, as I am inching on that magical age  it's looking a LOT better than it did when I was a child.   It seems that hair color at that time was actually more like  "one color for all".   And that color was usually black .  **Thank you Lord for the progression in the world of hair color** As a hair dresser,  I have seen first hand how a great haircut and  flattering hair color can absolutely TRANSFORM ones outlook. Now take a look at Demi Moore.  Thanks to Getty Images Entertainment  for this picture of what is a sure fire inspiration for taking care of yourself!! When we enter this stage of life our hormones take over and go bizerk . But Demi shows us what is possible.  Let's don't talk about how she has hours to spend on her  physique and skin and hair etc. etc. etc.   For just a moment, let's pretend that our bodies' ...

I wasn't wanting to buy a new hair dryer.   I really, really didn't want to have to buy a new hair dryer. But you know the old saying,  "you are only as good as your tools". So since my other hair dryer had finally died  then I kind of had no choice.  But I must say This blow dryer ROCKS!!   When you are knocking out some fabulous hair all day you need a dryer that can get the job done. And this one does it. It's the Moroccanoil Professional Series . So why do I love it so much? Well, here's why: For starters, it's super lightweight. I definitely get in my reps of arm raises throughout the week but this dryer keeps it from over taxing my shoulders. Next, it has lots of blow power!  Whether on high or low heat I can really get the water out of sopping damp hair quickly.  That comes in handy for those times I squeeze in too many people and think I can pull off the impossible.   And with the help of th...

I absolutely LOVE this ponytail. It has all the elements that make up the perfect feel. This season at NYFW we saw tons of ponytails.   There were pony's of all kinds.   Sleek.  Full.  Ratted.  Bouncy.  The ponytail will definitely be a staple  this spring and summer But my FAV is the Messy Ponytail.  It owns me. Here are the elements that I love : * Natural beachy waves * Full crown * Mid head placement * Textured, thick flowing locks * Soft front, swooping over top of the elastic This look has a tutorial  found  on   thebeautydepartment.com    It was Lucy Hale's look at the VMA's. Seriously it is so fabulous that  I may have to do my own tutorial. Lucy, are you free next week?  

Have You Thought About Albert Lately? "As far as I'm concerned, I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue" This is a quote from someone I had heard of my whole life  but never really knew much about. It was Albert Einstein.    My son, Cotton,  had to do a report on him a few years back and as we researched him I was completely blown away!  A very interesting life, for certain.  You can research him for yourself and I feel sure you may be surprised as well.  In the photo below, are Cotton's feet.  The view is our back yard.  We feel so blessed to be living where we are.  We are surrounded by fields and trees. A perfect place to sit, imagine, reflect.  The quote above left me reminded of Proverbs 17:28 that states, "Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." When we sit still we are able to listen.  We are able to hear....

Hi-dy Heidi I try to do a twist on the traditional "before and after" pics as often as I can.    I really like the phrasing, "Inspiration to Commercial".   Most often people see a photo of a celebrity or a model and  use that as a request for their haircut. Now some hairdressers are not fond of clients bringing in pictures  but personally I LOVE them.   It is such a great tool for communicating with your client. It gives you something specific, even tangible, to point to as a reference. You can use it for bang length, perimeter length,  the point where layers begin or where fullness is in a hairstyle.   Things that sometimes get lost in translation when using words alone.  My beautiful model for this post is the lovely Heidi.   Having known Heidi forever, we have been through a lot over the years. We've also been through a LOT of hairstyles.   And some of them have been rather hysteric...

Inspirational Daddy-O! This blog is supposed to include things that "inspire". So in honor of my Daddy's 78th birthday, two days ago, I will dedicate this post to him. Most commonly known as "Daddy-O", this man has indeed inspired me. I have been told that I look like my beautiful mother.   And I appreciate it for the compliment that it is.   I introduced you to her in the post   Ya think??   (would love for you to read it if you haven't already) She is still all that I said she was and more.  She just gets better with time. :-) We share many of the same traits but my personality is definitely from my Daddy. He loves to make people smile and laugh.  And he's very good at it too.  Often when he meets someone for the first time he will ask them if they  "need a little money".  And of course everyone replies, "oh yes, I could use a little money".   Then he proceeds to hand them several miniature coins. It's...

#Molly3 #Fishbone #Braid I love braids.  And it's a good thing too because they are everywhere! I think the thing that is so intriguing about braids is their versatility. Just scroll through Pinterest and you will be blown away  with the millions of ways they can be done.  Seriously mind boggling! So it was only fitting for Molly's last look in her ad's Trending theme to be a BRAID . And I think this Fishbone Braid is perfect. Love how you can see the ribbons of color weave through.  Remember we still have the extensions in Molly's hair for thickness, hilites, and texture. Here's the link if you missed it :   Now Trending : #MOLLY Need a reminder of how to do a Fishbone Braid? Click on this link for a quick and easy tutorial: Fishbone Braid Just know it's from years ago.  I've got bangs.  My little girl is well....little.  LOL Maybe I should update that tutorial??  Probably should. Anyway, b...

Check it out! This was on the cover of the local sports page. That #18 being "upended" was my son, Kelly. Ah, how cool to get a big ole picture in the paper as a freshman??   Pretty cool, even if you are being "upended" .  We laughed so hard when we saw this.   Kelly didn't mind at all.  He joked about it and had a ton of fun with it.   You see, he was starting as a freshman for our varsity football team.   He was just pumped and excited to be a part of a team he loves so much.  Yep!  That's my boy! Both of my boys played football this year.  I loved catching this moment after a game    Kelly Freshman year Cotton playing his 7th grade year And the SMS Tigers came out as County Champs! This school year was starting off pretty great.  We were really starting to feel "settled" into our home  and life.  You know, life with 3 kids can be a bit hectic.  But we were getting into ...