i will kick ass balayage class

Mishi Nova June 6, 2012

To My Fellow Hairdresser Friends,

I'm opening up my hair studio to you all, to share the knowledge I have gained after 5 years of experience with balayage. I remember the day and the feeling so clearly...in mid-foil I hit a wall. I told myself, "I'm done will this cookie cutter foil bullshit". I knew in my heart there was a better way. At that point I committed myself to doing whatever it took to defeat the doubters, and the naysayers. I booked 4 flights to New York to learn from the best of the best, like Nancy Braun with L'Oreal Professionel and the awesome cast of characters like Victoria Hunter with Bumble and Bumble. It's been a liberating experience to feel empowered by this technique. With balayage, I create natural beauty, day in and day out, that clients absolutely love and appreciate as a work of art. I've had my share of re-dos, however I'm proud because I'm doing new things everyday. I have developed my own style and have streamlined the technique. As a master of the craft, and I have a lot to share with you. Trust me, I can help change the game for you. I will make you a balayaging bad ass.

extended style mileage

Mishi Nova June 4, 2012

If there is one thing I will not do every morning, is wash and style my hair. To be frankly honest, I would rather do something else with my time than tend to my mane. My secret weapon in getting the mileage out of my hair do is Rene Furterer’s Naturia Dry Shampoo. I absolutely can’t live without it. Stylist’s love it, and it’s a celebrity favorite. In 2010, Furterer’s Dry Shampoo was voted the top hair care product on Allure’s Best of Beauty list, and it's easy to see why. It goes with me everywhere, gym bag, weekend bag, desk drawer...you get the idea.

It’s super easy to use, just lightly spray the product at your roots, and tossel your hair with your finger tips. The product absorbs excess oil and impurites, adds volume and thickness. Unlike other dry shampoos on the market, Furterer’s doesn’t leave behind a powdery film or make your roots look lighter than they are, particularly a concern if you are brunette like me. Give it a try!! Enjoy!

come out and play

Mishi Nova June 3, 2012

Summer is in full swing ladies! I am loving all the gorgeous summer ombre out there. From the burgundy to hot pinks, the chocolate browns to caramels and the beachy blonde to platinums there is a enough sexy hair to go around!

bronze babes

Mishi Nova June 2, 2012

There is so much to love about summer: minimal clothes, strappy shoes, sun dresses... and getting myself bronzed! What I love most about summer is how I can push the limits of my balayaged highlights to honey tones, pull out my powder bronzers and self tanners, and finally refresh on all my peach-pinks of blush and yummy gloss. My summer favorites year after year are Guerlain’s Terracotta Spray Bronzing Powder Mist, Guerlain Sun Moisturiser Tan Booster w/ 30 SPF, Nars Monoi Body Glow Oil, Orgasm Blush, Turkish Delight Gloss, Bobby Brown’s Black Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner and Shu Uemura’s Precise Volume Waterproof Mascara.

Now go enjoy summer and get yourself bronzed!

moisture surge

Mishi Nova June 1, 2012

Ever wondered what the liquid gold of hair care was? Argon Oil! Extracted from Moroccan Argon Fruit, this precious oil is a life saver, with the ability to repair shine, strength and softness into the most damaged locks. Continuously making your gorgeous hair look its best, Argon Oil is an all around global styling aid that nourishes color treated hair, protects against styling tools, minimizes blow dry time and even guards against UV damage when we’re out playing in the sun. I took this secret beauty product for a test drive, and found that I can use a dime size amount on wet hair before styling, or on dry hair between shampoos, and it never weights it down. It’s like lotion for the hair - liquid gold lotion that is, and I am hooked!!