New Year, New Look

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday...are you ready for 2010? What happened to the decade?!?

In the spirit of the New Year, this blog is dedicated to changing your look.

It's so much easier than you think...just some make-up and important styling products and a few tips just in time for your New Year's Eve celebration!

These photos of stylist Leah Carlson are from our recent photo shoot with our friends at Snap! Photography. All hair and make-up descriptions include a few of the key products used to achieve the looks.

Leah did her own hair and make-up because, well, she can.

Look #1...Fresh and natural

Hair: Kerastase Oleo-Relax serum & Bumble and bumble Does It All hairspray

Make-up: Smashbox Halo Perfecting Powder, Smashbox Photofinish and Cargo blu ray High-Definition mascara

Look #2...Marilyn-esque

Hair: Bumble & bumble Styling Creme and Spray de Mode hairspray (and some hot rollers)

Make-up: Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation, Jet Set liner in black and Smashbox 'Legendary' lipstick...appropriate name when channeling a legendary actress!

Look #3...Rockstar and totally hot

Hair: Bumble & bumble Surf Spray and Classic hairspray

Make-up: Cargo Texas Lash, Cargo Big Bronzer and Smashbox eyeshadow Trio in 'Twilight' and some individual lashes...hey, we can't all be so lucky!

It's Allie! You might recognize her from the front desk/assistant role here at New Leaf...

Allie's 'Everyday' look:

Hair by Courtney Libby: Moroccan Oil and B & b Spray de Mode hairspray

Make-up by Amy Gonyea: Smashbox Halo Perfecting Powder and Cargo Reverse Lip Liner with Cargo 'Vermont' lip gloss

Allie's 'Party' look...

Hair by Courtney Libby: Lots of B & b Classic hairspray, some teasing and a fancy headband

Make-up by Amy Gonyea: Cargo Essential Eyeshadow Palette in Warm/Natural and a few individual lashes

Ashley's bohemian style...

Hair by Ashley Vierra: Kerastase Double Force hairspray and Lumiere Nutri-sculpt and a 1-inch barrel curling iron

Make-up by Amy Gonyea: Cargo Big Bronzer and Smashbox Eye Brightener

Hair by Ashley Vierra:B &b Blondish Hair Powder, Classic hairspray, a teasing comb, and an elastic band

Make-up by Amy Gonyea: Smashbox Eyelights in 'Smokebox' and Smashbox Blush Rush in 'Gingersnap'

It is truly amazing how the same person can look SO different with hair and make-up changes.

Need help?

Come on in and see Amy G. and/or sign up for one of New Leaf's styling classes. Reserve your 30 minute spot with me (Courtney) on January 17th for $25 (good towards recommended styling products). The 30 minute session is devoted to any styling help you need...unruly curls? No problem. Frizzy blow dry? Smooth in minutes. Want to learn how to do Allie's cute headband-ponytail look? Done.

We don't have magic wands, just some serious knowledge that we love to share. Call 401.254.9333 or email us at info@newleafhairstudio.com to book your private styling class!