Do you Dare? Fashion Risk Time.

I know you have seen them. Scattered on magazine pages. Pinned on Pinterest.

What are they? Those fashionable items that we love...but we would never dare try ourselves.

But what if you did? What if you took ONE risk? 

It's just fashion. It's just for fun. Right?

I've had curly hair my whole life. Pin curls as a baby. Fuzzy split ends as a teenager. Did I mention I grew up in New Jersey in the 80's? Need I say more?

My entire life I have dreamt of long straight tresses, hair that would make people stop and take notice. Instead I had big hair...no matter what. You couldn't "play" with my hair - you know what girls do - comb and braid etc...that just made it bigger. I still hate swimming. Why? Because curly hair just doesn't dry right. *embarrassing*

All that to say, hair has never been fun for me, or something I embraced as an accessory...until recently.

I have an amazing hair stylist. Gene, at The Edge Salon. He knows me. He knows my hair. We jest that it's really "his" hair...my only request...don't cut it!! Visions of a bad 80's Michael Jackson hair and something resembling a Q-tip come to mind. *shudder*

Right before my first Art exhibition this past summer he suggested color. Not just color. Purple. My girls had done it. Why not me? His salon uses an ionic color. It bonds. Well. I have had rich purple segments of hair ever since July...and I LOVE it!

But this is not for the faint of heart. It's permanent. And it lasts. My color has hardly faded and with only a touch up in the fall, it is still vibrant and beautiful.

So, what if you are not ready for THAT kind of risk or commitment? I have a new suggestion. Extensions!

In December, Gene put a few bright pink extension pieces in my hair. 

The result? Fabulous! 

The risk? Minimal. 

They were attached in just about 30 minutes and can be removed just as quickly.

For the first time I really love my hair. It's fun. It's sassy. It's unique. It's me.

The extensions are made by a company called Klix. They weave into your hair using micro links, it's a very thin connection piece, and virtually undetectable. And actually very comfortable.

mine have grown out a bit...don't judge the roots please!

I was a bit wary having curly hair. What would they do? How would they dry? 

http://pinterest.com/studiojewel/They dry straight, but they curl beautifully. Best part? They hold the curl! Basically you treat the extensions exactly the way you treat your own hair. Comb. Brush. Wash. Condition. Dry. Flat Iron. Curl. Get the idea?

Who knows? Maybe I'll have Gene give me an entire head of extensions next time. Not pink ones silly. They have every hair color...they can match you perfectly!

Are ready to take a fashion risk? Are you ready to do something unexpected and step out of your comfort zone? If you are local call Gene, he is Klix certified, and truly amazing. Otherwise, check out their site and find a certified salon near you.

Give it a try. It's not forever. And I KNOW you will love it!

xoxo,

lisa