Back from my trip to sunny Singapore. Can’t say that I didn’t enjoy myself, what with the really cheap and affordable manicures and pedicures, massages and what I’ve missed out on – eyelash and hair extensions! No, I didn’t go for all of the above, much as I would have loved to. I did have the complete manicure and pedicure package, which cost me all of but AUD$29.00 – yes you read it right! It seemed only a few years ago – say 7 years? That I trodded around the shops at Far East Plaza only to find a mere handful of nail bars and salons. This time round, I was amazed at the number of nail bars available! Each with their own specialty! What caught me off guard were the number of salons that specialised in – Eyelash and Hair Extensions! Was that the latest craze? Had I been missing out on something? I strolled along the shops, wondering if I should get my lashes done – just for the fun of it. I even observed the girls while walking around Singapore, looking at the results of those who donned on these fake eyelashes. Yes, you could tell they were fake unfortunately. The emphasis made on their eyes were actually – scarry! Thick and long lashes with very dark eye make up and not to mention the long – hair extensions…kinda reminded me of ELVIRA!

The salons specialising in hair extensions also blew me away. The samples were hung along the front of the shops, reminding me of…dried cuttlefish! Seriously! Some even coming in a myriad of colours!

Still I contemplated on having my lashes done. After nearing the end of my stay – 2 weeks, I decided against them. Why? Firstly, my dear friend, who is an experienced beautician, has not got hers done – so there must be something that isn’t right for her NOT to do it! Secondly, the fact that my own lashes might drop off after a month, along with the extensions, scared me a little. I also read the dangers of having eye infections if not done by an experienced and responsible person. So, decided to stick to my not very long but very natural lashes instead. The upkeep and other possible dangers really stopped me from going ahead with them. Plus I’m really not a high maintenance chick who needs to get stuff done to her face every month – no time and really no money! I’ll just stick to mascara thanks! And as to my hair – my husband’s reaction to me contemplating on having extensions – “Why don’t you just grow it out? Wouldn’t that be cheaper and easier?” Totally agree.

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I’m a huge advocate on originality and people not giving into social and economic restrictions.. so I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across an article on a film by Chris Rock in GQ magazine. Below is an excerpt from Festival.Sundance.org:

When Chris Rock’s daughter, Lola, came up to him crying and asked, “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” the bewildered comic committed himself to search the ends of the earth and the depths of black culture to find out who had put that question into his little girl’s head! Director Jeff Stilson’s camera followed the funnyman, and the result is Good Hair, a wonderfully insightful and entertaining, yet remarkably serious, documentary about African American hair culture.An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, Good Hair visits hair salons and styling battles, scientific laboratories, and Indian temples to explore the way black hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of black people. Celebrities such as Ice-T, Kerry Washington, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symoné, Maya Angelou, and Reverend Al Sharpton all candidly offer their stories and observations to Rock while he struggles with the task of figuring out how to respond to his daughter’s question. What he discovers is that black hair is a big business that doesn’t always benefit the black community and little Lola’s question might well be bigger than his ability to convince her that the stuff on top of her head is nowhere near as important as what is inside.

The funny thing about this is, I was just watching a clip from the VIEW the other day, and Whoopi Goldberg was posing the question, that with all the advancement in Black hair, including weave etc. Why are Black women still trying to pull off white women hair? why not get your hair done to look your own ethnicity? is what I got from the conversation. I think it does pose a good question….

 my opinion is not completely un tarnished, because given a good deal of money and a certified plastic surgeon, I’d pay to look more ethnic….

Checkout the awesome reviews we are getting for my Salon Rebecca J Studio in Parker Colorado.

Posted by: Fred L., 9/17/2009

Outstanding talent, customer service, good people who care and are competent

Posted by: Jennifer W., 9/17/2009

Bethany! She always leaves me happy and confident. I will follow her even if I live in another state. The salon has a great feel to it…it’s nice and cozy and definitely my style. They’re fantastic.

Posted by: Rochelle T., 9/17/2009

The salon is beautiful and relaxing. Everyone is nice and hip. Beat hair and cute since moving to Denver!

Posted by: Peter G., 9/17/2009

great salon with great atmosphere. rebecca is an expert stylist who always suggests something cool. go there.

Posted by: Nancy L., 9/16/2009

I decided to do my hair my self to save money, DISASTER!! I was a walk in client on a busy Sat. I decided to chance my luck. Luckily for me, Nikki fit me in, she went above and beyond to accommodate me. She turned my nasty bright pinkish red hair back to my natural sun kissed coppery hair. A hair angel she is!! I will be back to see Nikki again for sure!

Posted by: Denise T., 9/16/2009

I went to try out the new salon and to be honest was a bit nervous trying a new salon & colorist, but I have to say when I got there I felt right at home and relaxed. They have an awesome new colorist from Florida and she does wonders. Her name is Justine and I highly recommend seeing her, She definetly knows what she is doing and is a pleasure to converse with. My hair has never had a better color, my husband even noticed! The salon itself is very comfortable and the staff seemed to be having fun and enjoying what they were doing. The ease of the employees makes you feel like you been there many times before and helps you settle in if it’s your first time there. I will be going back to see Justine again. The salon looks to have my business for a long time to come.

Posted by: Jim J., 9/16/2009

I’ve been coming to Bethany for 3 years and followed her to this great little salon in Parker! You should check out the wine walks they do with the Mainstreet Biz Group too. Lots of fun they sometimes do fashion shows or makeovers and there are munchies and wine to sample!

Posted by: Terri C., 9/16/2009

Bethany is AMAZING! She knows how to work with hair that others completely mess up. She has a great attitude, and good hands (no pain here). I would recommend Bethany to anyone.

Posted by: Holly N., 9/16/2009

Bethany has been doing my prom and homecoming hairdo’s for 6 years! She’s awesome and I’m so happy she is back in Parker at this Salon now. If you need an updo for a special occasion she will create one that is totally unique and will stand up to some crazy dancing and fun!

Posted by: Chris Morin, 9/16/2009

Bethany is an amazing stylist! She always gets the cut and color just right and even teaches me how to do what she does to my hair when I get home. I really like the face that they’ve now gone all organic at the salon as well. No nasty chemical smells at all.. Plus the shop is really cute and fits in so well with the Mainstreet Parker area.

Posted by: Meggyb, 9/16/2009

Great salon in a great area! If you are like me and you live in the ‘burbs and don’t have time to travel to the big city, then Rebbeca J is the place for you! Rebecca has been doing hair for years and it shows. She is confident and makes you feel great when you leave her salon!

May I also say that I love, love, love the look of her salon! Who doesn’t love black leather, exposed brick and damask print?!

I hope she stays at this location forver – I don’t want to have to follow her anywhere else!

If Rebecca isn’t available then Bethany is your girl!

I’m also asked which styling tools are my favorites so I thought I would post info on the two I use most. My absolute favorite styling tools are the Super Solano Lite hair dryer and the Hot Tools Professional Ceramic + Titanium Spring Curling Iron.

The Super Solano Lite hair dryer is amazing, it is not heavy to hold once on and it dries hair without damage. It’s a professional dryer and therefore expensive but so worth it when I think about how often I blow-dry and how much I could be damaging my hair.

I have the Hot Tools Professional Ceramic + Titanium Spring Curling Iron with a 1 1/2″ barrel. My hair is long so this size is best but you can go with the 1 1/4″ barrel if you hair is shorter. My hair does not hold curl well so this iron is great for maintaining a great wavy look all day. I don’t even have to use hairspray!

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I’m often asked by my clients which hair products I like best so I thought I would post info on my favorites. They work especially well on extensions but I recommend them to everyone!

Pureology’s Hydrate line does not weigh your hair down like other hydrating products out there.  My hair holds curl with from a curling iron best with this shampoo & conditioner.

I also recommend Moroccan Oil every other wash or so.  Put a quarter sized amount in you palm and run it through the ends of towel-dried hair after showering and before you blowdry.  It actually decreases dry -time and leaves your hair extremely soft and shiny…..all without weighing it down or feeling greasy.  It can be a bit pricey at $39/bottle but it is so worth it and it lasts for months!

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Truth about Hair

Your hair style, hair color and hair texture contributes to your personality. The truth is that hair is only living matter at its base below the surface of the scalp. One has to be concerned about how one may maintain stronger, healthier looking, shiny hair. We tend to spend many thousands of dollar on hair do and hair extensions.

Hair extension – you can now do it at home

Hair Extensions

Hair is 100% keratin (protein), our diets should consist of a good balance of easily digested protein, i.e. – meat, poultry and dairy products (cheese, curd, milk). People who are vegans a good alternatives could be nuts and beans. When you are eating peanut butter spread remember the you are doing good to your hair.

We stimulate quality our muscle growth through exercising and bringing protein-laden blood to specific body parts, Can you imagine we can do the same for our hair. We all can do it by simply massaging your scalp, once a day, while you shampoo and condition your hair. You’ll not only have cleaner and more thoroughly conditioned hair, but you will have stimulated protein-supplying blood to feed the germinating roots of your hair. Remember you can move your finger tips in small circular motions for a gently massage your scalp. Never use your fingernails for this purpose as you can cause abrasions to your scalp that could lead to infection and possible skin disorders.

Some Tips for Healthy hair
Use hair products according to your hair type
Use hair product to protect agianst sun and dust
Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks
Don’t shanpoo your hair daily
stick to one shampoo or hair color, do not experiment often
Use wide mouthed comb on wet hair
Choose hair color according to your hair style and skin color
Always take experts professional advice before you do something to your hair
Use hair extensions to increase volume of your hair

After all your hair need tender care same as your skin

Tits, asses, elbows, necks.

Women are women.

I’ve got nothing more to say
to any of them, while they have never had
anything to say
at all.

Dance around the pole, Lucite high-heels kicking through a litter of dollars.

Fat Asian loser, Fat Indian loser, Fat White crewcut loser. Bashful smiles of nerd losers, blushing redder than the hideous lights.

The vagina always looks like something half-finished and whose to blame for that? The gaping asshole nearby.

I wonder what they clean it with.

(The pole, not the hole).

Stripper Windex?

I try to smell women over the music. Nothing.

Their skin is so smooth,
like wetsuits without zippers.

Red lights, blue lights, yellow lights, green lights, the music one big thumping seizure. Why has no one ever killed the DJ?

Too many tattoos, too many hair extensions, too many hard drugs, too many one-year-olds at home.

Souls like pancakes soaked in ketchup.

Take the fucking dollar
and get lost.