Hair Styles Are Not One Size Fits All

There is nothing worse than creating a a hairstyle for a Bride who had her mind set on what she wanted, only to realize that is not the most flattering style for HER.

Not everyone’s facial features are best showed off with all their hair up and back. Not everyone’s hair has the dimension and color to expose the beautiful curls and twists in that gorgeous updo.

The images above are two hairstyles that are similar. They look very different however, because of the different color dimensions in the hair.

When choosing your Wedding Style, pick a couple different ideas you love and allow your Wedding Stylist some room to make your style unique and customized to you. Designing hair is an art. It is nearly impossible to create an exact duplicate of a photo. Different hair texture, hair health (frizzy, damaged, split ends, over processed,  overgrown hair color), hair length and hair color all play a big part in the final outcome.

This applies to your Bridesmaid’s Final look as well. Which I will be blogging about soon.

Renee Pendlay
Published Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
Owner, Split Ends Salon
Jacksonville Beach,  Florida
Www.hairdesignbyrenee.com

Beachy Wedding Hair Styles

I just finished with the gorgeous Bride Miss Tiffany, and her Bridal Party! What a sweet group of girls.

It is music to my ears when I hear my Brides/Bridesmaids say “I Trust You” do what you think looks best.

Here Is Why:

1. 9 times out of 10, the picture of the hairstyle she has picked out is not similar at all to her own hair.

2. The photos usually handed to me only show what she wants the back of her hair to look like. Who is looking at the back of your head? Why are you spending so much time dwelling on the back of your head? We need to make sure you look great from the front, where your smiling faces are going to be in your family albums forever and ever.

3. Length. When I am handed a photo of this big beautiful full updo, from a Bride who has shoulder length, thin hair…. That’s when I have to wave my comb in front of her and say “This here is a comb. Not a Magic Wand”

4. Texture. When looking for hairstyles, keep in mind the texture has a lot to do with the outcome as well if you are wanting your hairstylist to duplicate from a photo. If you have frizzy, curly, long hair…. don’t show your stylist a photo of a style that is short, straight and sleek. If your hair is thin and straight as a board… don’t pick out a style that obviously requires a lot of hair to achieve the look.

5. Color. Hair with Highlights, looks completely different in an updo than hair with no highlights. That color dimension makes a huge difference.

My styles above in this photo, each one of the girls sat down in my chair and let me work my magic. No photos to show me. I asked them, up or down and where they part their bangs. From there I created them each their own unique style that worked with their hair and facial features.

So I would say give your Stylist some room to be creative, she may come up with something amazing that you never knew your hair would do 🙂

Renee’ Pendlay
Make Up Artist & Hair Designer
http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Now Booking For 2013 Weddings

Answers to Brides common Questions…

Is it common to remove the veil after the ceremony? I think I want to keep it on for the reception.

Don’t rush to remove your veil. A veil is that one element that transforms you from a woman in a white dress into a Bride. There is no written rule that the veil has to come off, in fact most Brides prefer the photographs of them wearing the veil when choosing pictures for print.

Is it true I dont wash my hair before the wedding?

Dirty hair is the secret to a long-wearing updo. This gives hair some grip so your style will stay in place all night!

I had my makeup done before but it seemes like a lot of makeup, I dont wear alot of makeup on a day to day basis.

Do a trial run for your Makeup, even if you don’t hire a pro. Makeup for flash photography is different than daily makeup application. It may look too dark at first glance, but after wearing it for a while, and having a friend take some photos with a flash you can see how your best features stand out in a photograph.

I cant decide if I want my hair to be in an elaborate Updo, or more natural.

Don’t stray too far from the real you. Experiment with different hairstyles, but then choose the one you are most comfortable with, the one that is most you. You don’t want to look back at photos of your special day and wonder “who is that?”

What about touching up my lip color after the Ceremony, before pictures with me and my husband or after eating?

Make sure your touch-up kit has all the right colors. I like for my Brides to bring their favorite Lip Liner and Color. You don’t want to realize later on during your wedding that you don’t have the right color for touch ups.

I have never had my eyebrows waxed, do you suggest this before my wedding?

Get your brows groomed by a professional. It makes such a difference in photos to have perfect brows!

Renee’ is an Independent Traveling Wedding Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist Serving All Of NE Florida, Jacksonville, Orange Park, Flemming Island, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Beaches, Amelia Islamd, Ponte Vedra, St. Simons Island and Surrounding Areas.

Her work has been featured on Wedding Blogs, as well as Published in Bridal Guide Magazines.

Specializing in on-location wedding and special event hair styling. Services can be performed at your home, hotel, wedding location, or in the salon.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Renee Pendlay, Published Hair Designer and Makeup Artist … Hair By Renee

Specialized In Wedding Styling, Renee Pendlay ( Hair By Renee ) travels to your location in and all around Jacksonville, Florida and the Beaches.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Your wedding is a day you will always remember, and your beauty will never be forgotten. Deciding on a talented artist for your wedding day is of the utmost importance.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Renee specializes in on-location wedding and special event hair styling and makup. Services can be performed at your home, hotel, wedding location, or in the salon.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

D.B.A. Hair By Renee

Wedding Stylist at The Beaches And Jacksonville, Florida … Hair By Renee Pendlay

Renee’ is an Independent Hair Designer & Makeup Artist 
http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Offering the very best in Custom Hair Design, Color and a Master at the Brazilion Blowout and Keratin Straightening Treatments! 

Renee’ has worked on many Private Photoshoots, as well as donated her time and services to several Chairities and Fundraisers in the community.

New to the area from Naples, Florida, she brings her South Florida flare along with experience in Fashion and Editorial Hairstyling with her to Jacksonville, Florida.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Renee travels all along the coast for Destination Weddings, so the Bride and Bridal Party can relax in their Suite while getting Hair and Makeup done.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island, Fernandina, Orange Park, Middleburg, Jacksonville, South Side, River Side

Get Your Hair “Wedding Ready”

Wedding season is in full swing and deciding on the perfect hair ‘do is as important now as it was when you first got engaged.  Figuring out what to do with you hair can be harder than it seems.  below is a list to make deciding on, and achieving, your dream look one of the less stressful things that needs to be done for the big day.

• Decide on your dress before you pick your hairstyle:While you might think you have the perfect style picked out for your hair, it might not match the dress that you end up choosing.  Having a basic idea of what you want is always a good idea, but do not set your mind to a specific ‘do until you have purchased.

• Find pictures of something similar:Some people are not good with describing their hairstyle they had in mind. Find pictures of things you like so you can be sure the stylist knows what you envision.
• Don’t assume the person who cuts your hair is the best choice:Just because they can cut your hair well does not mean they are great at up ‘dos. If you want an up ‘do or something you think your stylist might not have ever done before, do some research and find out who has a great reputation when it comes to wedding hairstyles.
• Test and products at least two weeks in advance:If you are using new products before your wedding, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to test them out.  If you give yourself two weeks you’ll have a good idea of how your hair will respond to these products and you’ll also know if you need to change things up before the wedding.
• Do not wash your hair the day of:We have all been told that day-old hair works better than clean. While you might be tempted to wash your hair because having perfectly clean hair makes you feel better, don’t! Stylists say day-old hair works better for a reason! Your hair’s natural oils will help the stylists shape the hair however you want it.
• If you are using accessories, have extras:So many people bring the accessories that they need for their hair but they don’t think to bring extras. Your accessories could break or simply get lost in the travel to your stylist.  With that said, make sure you don’t pick a hair accessory that can’t be duplicated.
• Have a backup plan:The weather can change in instant. Just like you need a backup plan for your venue, you also need a backup plan for your hair.
• Do a run through:You might have an idea of what your hair is going to look like but you cannot be sure until you have done it. This is the most import day of your life and you need to know that your hair is going to be exactly like you imagined!
• Changing hairstyles between the ceremony and reception:This might seem like a pain but more and more brides are doing this so they can be more relaxed during the reception. If you decide that going from a lose up ‘do to a flirty down ‘do is your style, during your run through have the stylists teach one of your bridesmaids how to assist you. You’ll be confident in the outcome and won’t have to pay extra to have the stylist stick around.

• Don’t forget the veil: Numerous wedding photos have great ideas but they don’t always show the veil.  When looking at pictures, keep in mind that you will have a veil to add to the hairstyle. Some might cover up the top of certain styles so be on the lookout for the perfect style that will match well with your perfect veil.

Renee’ is an Independent Traveling Wedding Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist Serving All Of NE Florida, Jacksonville, Orange Park, Flemming Island, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Beaches, Amelia Islamd, Ponte Vedra, St. Simons Island and Surrounding Areas.

Her work has been featured on Wedding Blogs, as well as Published in Bridal Guide Magazines.

Specializing in on-location wedding and special event hair styling. Services can be performed at your home, hotel, wedding location, or in the salon.

Renee Pendlay, Published Hair & Makeup Artist In St. Augustine, Florida

On-Location Wedding Day Makeup and Hair

• Let Renee take the stress out of your wedding day by bringing the Beaches best makeup artist and hairstylist to you!

• As a professional working behind the camera for photo shoots, broadcast and media production, Renee spends many days traveling and working on-location and therefore has the expertise to work quickly and efficiently in any surroundings. 24/7 hair and makeup services according to your wedding day schedule and will have you ready on-time for when your photographer arrives.

• Renee is highly experienced in working with large wedding parties, she is a traveling makeup artist and hairstylist available to travel to your wedding location throughout Greater Jacksonville, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine, Flagler Beach, Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra, Florida, South Georgia.

• www.HairDesignByRenee.com for Pricing, Information & Portfolio Pictures

Hair “I Do’s” and “I Dont’s”

We’ve all had them — hair catastrophes. A bad cut. A disastrous color. And our reactions are always the same. We cry. We panic. We commiserate with our girlfriends at midnight. We buy bad hair day hats until the whole mess grows out. But your beauty timeline clock is ticking and there is no room for impulsive moves. Check out our list of dos and don’ts to get your hair into shape without risking a wedding day follicle fiasco.

I DOs

• Decide on a hairstyle before you choose your veil or headpiece.
• Play with a few styles before finalizing your look.
• Visit your hairstylist at least six months before the wedding to set up a hair care regimen.
• Touch up your existing hair color two weeks before the wedding.
• Prepare a hair emergency kit for reception touch ups.
• Think about whether your hairstyle will hold up at an outdoor wedding.
• Match your hairstyle to your gown in degree of formality.
• Consider extensions and hairpieces to add volume for special hairstyles.
• Plan special hairstyles for the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
• Get a final trim two weeks before the wedding.
• Wear a buttoned-down shirt to your wedding day hair session.
• Talk to your hairstylist to set a shampooing and conditioning schedule for the days before the wedding.
• Add a bit of glitter to your hair — just be sure to try it out in advance.
• Invest in a good haircut. You’ll need less styling if you have a good foundation.
• Decide if you will remove your veil after the ceremony. You’ll need to adjust your hairstyle accordingly.
• Have your hairdresser practice with your veil tiara.

I DON’Ts

• Make hairstyle changes within three months of the wedding.
• Dye your hair at home.
• Change your hair color within two months of the wedding.
• Let anyone talk you into the latest style unless you really love it.
• Choose a style that’s too structured — it will be impossible to maintain.
• Go overboard on tendrils. If the curls droop, you’ll be left with messy hair.
• Choose a large or overly ornate headpiece. You’re the star; not your tiara.
• Use unfamiliar hair products on the big day — you could be allergic to them.
• Wash your hair right before styling it — it may be too slippery to handle.
• Have your hair styled too early before the ceremony — it’s a long day.
• Use accessories that are too heavy for an updo.
• Overload your hair with product.

Renee’ is an Independent Traveling Wedding Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist Serving All Of NE Florida, Jacksonville, Orange Park, Flemming Island, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Beaches, Amelia Islamd, Ponte Vedra, St. Simons Island and Surrounding Areas.

Her work has been featured on Wedding Blogs, as well as Published in Bridal Guide Magazines.

Specializing in on-location wedding and special event hair styling. Services can be performed at your home, hotel, wedding location, or in the salon.

Wedding Stylist at The Beaches And Jacksonville, Florida … Hair By Renee Pendlay

Renee’ is an Independent Hair Designer & Makeup Artist

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Offering the very best in Custom Hair Design, Color and a Master at the Brazilion Blowout and Keratin Straightening Treatments! 

Renee’ Pendlay has worked on many Private Photoshoots, as well as donated her time and services to several Chairities and Fundraisers in the community.

New to the area from Naples, Florida, she brings her South Florida flare along with experience in Fashion and Editorial Hairstyling with her to Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding Beaches.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Renee travels all along the coast for Destination Weddings, so the Bride and Bridal Party can relax in their Suite while getting Hair and Makeup done.

http://www.HairDesignByRenee.com

Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island, Fernandina, Orange Park, Middleburg, Jacksonville, South Side, River Side