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#6 of the 13 HAIR CHALLENGES FOR 2013 is BY FAR my fave.
Inspired by Herve Leger's spring '13 casual-chic half-braided style seen at NYFW.

I wish for someday my hair to be as beautiful as that first featured mane above.  Surprisingly this half-braided treat works on most braidable hairlengths.   If you can't french braid very well, simply pull your solo braid across as far as it can go.  Secure with bobby pins with plenty of hair from the other side to veil your ends.  Mine came out much better the second time I tried it, treating it more like a cornrow than a french.  But here's a pic of the first until I do it again!

How have you been liking the CHALLENGE so far?

Any looks your looking to try?

See you soon!

xoxo

MEG

J. Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207)358-7555

HAPPY NEW HAIR: Get it?! ☜

Here's the second installment of my HAPPY NEW YEAR HAIR CHALLENGE!

Numero dos of 13 for 2013 runway hairstyles is inspired by both Marc (by Marc) Jacobs, and Dolce & Gabbana:

Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2013

Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2013

Dolce & Gabbana spring 2013

Oh my daring darlings, I certainly do love a good head scarf.  On the spring '13 runways colorful cravats crowned unfussy updos.  Wear your scarf folded wide and think BIG for the back!  If I had stepped out of my comfort zzzone, I would have worn all my hair away from my face.  Shortcomings shmortcomings, this one was fun to wear!

Remember our french twist how-to from October???

See you soon! 

XO,

MEG

J.Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207)358-7555

PONYUP: 3 Ponytails I'm pining for ♥

FRIENDS, 
Please forgive my absence.  Its that happily hectic holiday season, and I'm as busy as the next doll.
Here's a spot of what I've been up to:

Krista's chocolate raspberry shortie ☠ 

HOTTFADE, ONFIREFRANCO ♕  

KRISTIN, this was way too much fun!

Kristin's inspriation!

NOW ABOUT THE PONY SITUATION:

I was cruising hair pics on google when I came across not 1, not 2, but 3 ponytails of perfection.  

Jessica Alba

Kate Bosworth

Lauren Conrad

I love how solid Jessica Alba's minimal-yet-futuristic super long ponytail is.  I'd like to wear this any time I'd need to look way more put together than I am!  Kate Bosworth's playful pony is softly teased at the crown and left rough.  This is so cute and easy, and with the swipe of my flat iron I totally plan on smoothing my tail into this wispy look on the weekend.  I hate Lauren Conrad for having some of my dream hair.  Like sugarcoated tips, dip-dyed ends in hot pink are oh so sweet.

I WANT IT ALL.

Here's to hustlin' through the holidays, loves.
I'll check back in before its all over ☢ 

See you soon,

Meg



J. Henry Salon
127 Middle Street
Portland, ME
(207)358-7555

Happily ever (before and) after: Abby's Updated Ombré ♕

Dears and dolls, meet Abby.

SHUTUP, gorgeous always no matter what anytime UGH.

So I'd been wanting to overhaul darling Abby's old and overgrown ombré for quite some time.   The newest upgrade for ombré lovers is all about the blending and transition of color.  I'm dying for less drama between the roots and ends.  It can still be a strong, trendy look...just not so obvious.

AFTER:

Foils: 9.32 30 vol, lightener at hairline.

Gloss with: DiaRichess 2 parts 9.03, 1 part 9.3, 1 part 8

xoxoxoxooxo

Meghan

J. Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207) 358-7555

#1 Rule to Success: Surround Yourself With Beautiful People

So it seems as though the theme for this month, and really all season, is big change.  ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING!

So heres are another beautiful change for your creative stimulation:

Meet Cece!

Hey gurl!

Cece was stuck.  She was stuck in a ponytail, just below the shoulders, a (pretty!) mousy brown, and wanting to spice it up.

So OF COURSE thats what we did!  Cece got a deep amber foiled into her natural light brown hair.  We followed with a reflective gold glaze over everything (highlights and all) to create a warm and unified look.  For Cece's cut she parted with 3 inches of length and welcomed a whole lotta texture and movement into the life of her locks.  Like a breath of fresh fall air.

I do truly believe that having beautiful friends makes every day more enjoyable.  Thank you forever, love you all. 

Ciao,

Meg

J. Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207) 358-7555

Happily ever (before and) after!

This is Jessica and she is beautiful.

Jess before:

Jess after:

LYLAS♡,

Meg