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The Lyle

My newest inspiration for men with curly hair- "The Lyle". It's a classic look, and only a man of a certain disposition can really pull it off. It's a little Kramer, but with a classic fade.

I gave Austin this cut, and he's been getting hit on a lot.

A Kathleen link

My good friend, Miss Kathleen Lehan, is a bit of a style muse for me. She knows what's going on, she knows where to get the good stuff, and who is listen to. She told me about this fashion blog she loved and she was right to love it. It's fantastic to say the least. A street fashion and photography blog never had so much class. Check out the masterpiece that is The Sartorialist!

90s Movie Fashion Icon- Patricia Arquette in Goodbye Lover

Patricia Arquette as Sandra Dunmore in Goodbye Lover (1998). Total 90s fashion overload and I loved every minute of it. But Sandra Dunmore's look really stood out for me. I spent the entire movie oohing and ahhing over her. That little classic blonde bob to her apartment to her housewife inspired fashion.

WAYNE ON MAIN!

I was working at Helmet Salon in Kits for a few years, and have recently (June 2008) changed salons! I now am self-employed and rent some space on Main street and work out of a private studio. If you were one of my clients from Helmet Salon, or interested in my work - Please contact me LACEY BRAHAM at my appointment line 778 836 0037 or by email laceybraham@gmail.com.

Kevin Murphy in Vancouver

There are a lot of broken promises. In the world of hair styling products. There is a lot of total bullshit, and we are brainwashed to think that if you spend $40 versus $2 on shampoo, you are somehow going to have healthier, more beautiful hair. And that a simple product is going to enough to transform your hair from a big lump of poo on your head, to a mane of glossy waves. The fact of the matter is, what you use on your hair and scalp IS important, but at the end of the day, you are still washing these products down the drain. I believe in value. And so when the lovely ladies at West Coast Beauty introduced me to Kevin Murphy in the fall of 2008, my romance with hair products was rekindled. Amazing! A line of products designed for MY kind of hairdresser, my kind of person and something that actually has VALUE. I spent a few weeks trying them out, and can honestly say - these people are smart. They have marketed the line of products to impress the hairdresser, and to win over the day- to-day user. Clever, clean lined, minimalist packaging made of recycled materials - CHECK. Natural ingredients, essential oils, plant extracts, sulfate free and *silicone free - CHECK. Smells AMAZING, like best products smells ever, but not at all perfumey or overpowering - CHECK. It’s perfect, scarily perfect.

The line has a shampoo and conditioner for 3 different hair types. They also have a lovely shampoo called Maxi Wash that will remove any old product residue, such as silicone that is in almost 99% of hair products that are on the market right now. I have tried almost all the stylers, my favorites being Anti Gravity ( mega volume and manageability and lavender-y loveliness) , Hair Resort (a beachy texture product), Easy Rider ( a anti-frizz crème that works miracles), Motion Lotion (for curls ) and my newest favorite- Gritty Business (dirty clean hair that smells like Nag Champa). There is a lot more, but those are tops for me. It doesn’t weigh the hair down like other products, but are also quite concentrated.

I went to an informative styling/finishing Kevin Murphy event. It was packed and everyone seemed young and interested. The main presenter was David Glover, who I have never heard of. He was charming and shared a few interesting techniques, my favorite being the sewn updo. Imagine a beautiful loose chignon with no bobby pins! Sounds like a comfortable solution for brides?! I felt like I actually learned something, and have been testing out all the new techniques. I totally agree with Kevin Murphy’s philosophies on natural texture, movement and a more modern undone look to hair. We have become far too dependant on flat irons, waves, curls and beach texture is still the most current (and laughably easy to achieve) style.

You can pick up some Kevin Murphy products from Maude Salon on 4th avenue in Vancouver (604-730-9933) and check out the website http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/ You can see pod casts from Kevin Murphy, and Kevin Murphy lovers from all over the world.













(* still up for debate)