A picture more than helps!!

Ever see a magazine ad with a head of hair you just love whether it be color, cut or style? Tear that thing out and bring it in!! Each client has their own idea of what color, cut or style they wish to have but don't always know the words or jargon we stylist in the salon use. It can be the make or break point in getting what you really want and feeling "good to be you" when you leave. There is so much misinterpretation going on in the salon at the point of consultation.
So, what is the best approach to a consultation?  First of all, ask for one!! A lot of time stylists are trying to stay on time and that results in a stylist who has very little "wiggle" room.  But if you are going to change your style, cut or color inform your stylist or receptionist at the time of booking your appointment. It's best to have at least 10 solid minutes to chat, look at pix and nail the idea down.

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Raleigh NC

Secondly, consider this before you change: What is your maintenance plan or ability to maintain that new style? Will you need an appointment more often? Will you need  a new curling iron/flat iron? New hair styling products? Will you need a blow dry lesson? New brush? Extra 20 minutes each morning? Do you need or have to have a pony tail?  Unnoticeable root regrowth? Can you afford the new service on a regular basis? All of these questions are part of a consultation as well.  Thirdly, can your current stylist interpret what it is your saying/explaining AND execute? That's the key right there. You may have very well brought in all the right pix, explained in detail but your stylist may have other ideas or simply cannot deliver.  If you can, look at his/her portfolio and see if you see anything that resembles your ideas/desires. Most stylists, however do want to please you and give you what you want; and be happy!

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Raleigh NC

So, here are my suggestions:

•  Take out a magazine or two and tear out 3-5 pix of ideas you like.
•  Ask for consultation while making your appointment so they build extra 10-15 into the appointment.
•  Be realistic about what your asking for.  A low maintenance gal doesn't need highlights, low lights, roots touched up and a glaze every 4-5 weeks. That's high expectations. A compromise may need to be made.
• See if your stylist has done what your asking and can execute your ideas. Also, keep your expectations realistic as well. You may not have the hair texture, length or quality that your mag pic has. You  may not have the skill to style or curl as the picture however you could learn.

Also, be open to new ideas from your stylist. If he or she suggests something new, different, fresh or modern, inquire more. A little alteration is good from time to time.
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Beauty School Instructor

Years ago, about how many I can't recall exactly, I decided one of my goals was to be a beauty school instructor. Of course, I did not set the goal specifically but I did set it. So about 3 years ago I began the process of getting my instructor's license.  But along the way, I have accomplished other goals or at least accomplished other interests of which a few are:  Learning how to set up photography lighting and take some what professional pictures of my Hair and Make up Creations, Floral design, facilitated Bible teaches/groups, Created an amazing garden that was elected to be on the garden tour in my town, I took Salsa dancing lessons,  learned Photoshop to edit my pictures, Video and Video editing for YouTube videos, Upholstery, Window Treatment Design and Sewing, faux painting, Regional Artisan Training for Keune Hair Cosmetics, How to Have a Difficult conversation training, Assertiveness Training, Hair Extensions, Temporary Eyelashes, Airbrush make up, Fantasy makeup, nail extensions, Creative Hair coloring, Vidal Sassoon Hair cutting training, learning Arabic language (never did fully complete that, still working on it)

Still going for my dreams/goals at 41

Wow! so all that has happened, and then some, since 1994 but none of those were a set and certain goal that I worked on achieving. Now, at age 40, I have discovered a few more goals, specifically 2 that I'd like to accomplish by age 45 and age 50. I'm going to start planning out the goal for when I'm 45. I can tell you little about it, but what's certain is it is still in the field of Hair and Make up.

What goals and dreams do you have? Start dreaming now and get a plan put together for it. You can't just wish on something and hope it happens. It would be a great idea to write them down and sit and think. Think about what it would take to get to your goal, ask questions of others who have done what you want to do. Be proactive to get to your dream; it will not fall in your lap.
 Even if it does, you'll
have to work toward keeping your dream or enhancing it.
Good luck and never give up.

temporary eye lash extensions

Sometimes, don't you just wish you had long, luxurious eyelashes?  There are a few options these days for extending them, getting them to grow or thickening what you already have.  I want to tell you about something non-committal but definitely worth checking out if you occasionally wish you had longer lashes. However, if you were wanting them more permanent, that's an option too. This is NOT what you have been hearing about these days. This is NOT the little hairs individually placed on the lash line and in between each eye lash. Although a great service, it is not for everyone as cost and maintenance is high; it's truly a luxury service. The Service I am referring to is Individual Eyelash clusters applied at the base of your own eye, on top of lashes, not in between. The glue used is a temporary-semi permanent style. With care, eyelashes can stay on for up to 2 weeks. Or if you prefer, one evening.  Removal is real easy. Just use an oil based eye make up remover. If you want to keep them longer, use care to remove your eye make up but do not remove the eye lashes.

It is quite possible to NOT need any mascara with a full set applied. However, if you have lighter lashes, you may see a noticeable difference in color from your lashes to the ones applied.
These are also great for just filling in between your own lashes. Perhaps you don't need a full set, double set or even a partial. Perhaps you like just a few added in to make your own look a little fuller. If you have spaces in between your lashes that you want filled in, this is for you.

As a professional, application is quick and easy; in and out of my chair in less than 15 minutes. I can do a full line or partial. I can give you natural looking or "wow, look at her eyelashes!".  But keep in mind, it is virtually undetectable. Your gal pals will notice but you won't look like you have one of those awful strip lashes applied. They always seem to loosen on one end, don't they? There's no confidence or security in those strip lashes.


 Someone needs to come up with something better. Oh! They did! Individual Eyelash Clusters!

This is also something you can definitely do on your own. They are sold at almost any beauty type of retail store. The glue is sold nearby. However, it does take practice to do your own. So, don't try the evening you need to; practice a few times a few days in advance.

Please take a look at my website. 99% of the gals in the Bridal and Model Gallery have on Individual Eyelash clusters http://www.pamperryhair.com/

You Tube!

I guess I jumped on the band wagon of doing You Tube Tutorials. On Halloween Day, My friend Kristen and I posted our first one. I did a Halloween Makeup look meanwhile she set up the camera, organized the settings for it and also she pretty much walked me through the editing. It came out better than I expected!
To keep it looking as porfessional as I can, I purchased two "Constant lights" that use flourescent bulbs. I did a practice run with another video that I am currently working on and I used the lights. I am currently learning an editing program called Sony Vegas Movie Studio 11.  There are learning curves to anything you learn, so I am going through the program step-by-step. And Thank the Lord for You Tube because that's also where I am learning tips and tricks for this program. I don't want to learn anything elaborate, I just want to produce a nice video that is clear and understandable.
For my videos, I've decided that it is best if I do "voice over" so that it is possible to shorten videos; some videos are just not necessary to be as long as originally taped, I believe.,
So, I am off to absorb myself into something new because that's How I Roll...

Wedding Pro's Luncheon in Morrisville

I love to network and meet others who show simliar interest. In case you didn't know this about me, I find many interests and pursue them. Of course, more than 17 years ago that interest was Hair Design, so I always network for that. However, over the years I've been involved in Photography, window treatments, upholstery, sewing, painting, faux painting, Rotary Club and Toastmasters International to enhance my public speaking skills.
Although I've done Wedding Hair for many, many years, I am just recently marketing and advertising on the web for WEdding Hair and Make up in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary area.  So, it would only make sense to then get involved with Wedding Professionals to Network as well. https://www.facebook.com/pam.perry3#!/PerfectWeddingGuideNC
If you have any interest in networking with other Wedding Pro's, check them out. Perfect Wedding Guide NC.
Off to my luncheon!

Fashion Make Up and Hair Cary

Doing beauty makeup is so much fun. Taking a gal who is going to a special affair, be it prom, wedding or gala, and transformer her into a "Belle" is so exciting and gratifying.  But doing fashion make up and hair is exceptionally gratifying. Why? Because quite frankly you just don't get to do it every time.  Recently I got to cover over the models eyebrows  and add blue polka dot eyelashes to that area.  Not only that, the hairstyle was fabulous. I curled the hair with a 1/4" curling iron, teased and add "padding" to help the hairstyle form.  What a wonderful time working on this look. I sure do hope another "fashion hair and makeup" look comes along soon. check out more pix at http://www.pamperryhair.com/
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Wedding Hair and Make up Raleigh

Yowzers!! 2 new bridal shoots under my belt.  The first gal wanted a side swept bun she found in a magazine. Lovely!!  Her hair was nearly the perfect length but it had layers. That generally means there will be loose hairs in the bun that need to be smoothed down. There is a great trick: Invisible hair nets!!  If you ever danced or had a little dancer in your family you know what those hair nets can do for the ease of making a bun. Besides making buns, they are great for looping hair around and making designs for super hair do's!! 

Please visit my site for more info, pricing and more pictures to view. http://www.pamperryhair.com/



Asymmetrical Wedding Updo

Airbrush makeup with lashes

The make up was airbrushed on and she loved, loved, loved the coverage. This gal loves "full coverage" foundation application and was quite please with how well it looked. After applying foundation, I applied the blush and we moved on to the eyes! Her choice? Smokey!!  We used great pinks, light and dark bronzes and even used a teensy bit of black for the outer corner. After applying individual eyelashes, we moved on to the mascara. But let me share with you that this gal was quite pleased with the lashes and how well they go on and quickly I applied them. Most gals have had strip lashes put on, but I personally avoid them at all costs for many reasons but especially for poor adhesion. Maybe it's just me but I don't' have great luck. Besides, I can put on as many or as few lashes as I want.  And I love this!!
The other bridal look was more on the vintage side.  The make up application was lovely with this gal choosing a greenish blend for her eye make up. Her blue eyes really stood out.  We finished up the look with eyelashes and a soft pearl like shell colored lipstick with a pearly gloss on top.

Lovely!