Hello Everyone!!!!
Summer is here and it is hot!!!! As I moved through May and ended the month with a great birthday and many birthday wishes. Now, the celebration period is over and it's back to work. June has started off pretty busy for me. I made it through the Premiere Show in Orlando.
I had the opportunity to hang out with an old friend from my military days.....I was assisted in my classes by a former student, Nichelle Nesbitt, who is an Industrial Engineer by trade, and pursued her passion to become a licensed cosmetologist. Nichelle is very articulate and driven, working a full-time job, owning and operating a salon, and arriving to work some mornings @ 5am. And, she attended my Hair Replacement Class in December 2010 and became a certified Hair Loss Specialist. I was so impressed with her drive and positive attitude.
I had dinner with my chemist, Dwayne Gavin and our colleague William Onyebuagu, who is also a chemist and they're both from Chicago. (William, by way of Nigeria) I'm always intriqued by these two; they are exceptionally smart and I love conversing with them and picking their brains. I learn so much listening to their excitement about the next big project. I'm intriqued and impressed by their conversation about Paris, Italy, Switzerland, London and other places they visit on a regular basis for work. (just as we would visit another state) And to hear them reminence about the time they were both in the same country and randomly bumped into each other, as if they were in their hometown of Chicago.......So Interesting!!!
My friend, Thomas, from the military mentioned he was about to register for college at age 45....he said he remembered, he thought about going when he was 39 years old and dismissed the thought, because he would be 43 when he completed the degree program. He said a friend told him, "whether you go to school or not, you're still going to be 43". (So profound!!!) Of course, now he wishes he would have gone to school earlier, but, it's NEVER too late!!!!
I had the opportunity to sit with Jim Cox, the Executive Director of American Association of Cosmetology Schools. We have been friends for years and he, along with Frank Caciatto, have been my mentors and assisted and advised me throughout my career. I saw Sandra Martin of OnRite, who is also a dear friend. Hair Shows have a tendency to bring all people from all aspects of our industry to one level for a weekend of education, motivation, and loads of fun.....
Also, just after the Premiere Show, I immediately started consulting with a new business opening on June 9, 2011. I'm excited for the management and staff as they embark upon this great opportunity.
Lastly, June has started with me learning alot from listening to and observing people. Being in the midst of "positivity" and around positive energy. If you are in a "negative", "draining" situation and the conversations have no substance, just noise......get out!!!! There's so much living to be done, so many places to see, so many things to do.....Just like summer, your life can be HOT!!!!!
Until Next Time.....
Create a Better Day!!!
Toni Love
Author: The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @cosmogirl205
www.tonilove.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Is it Time to Change Your Image?
Hello Everyone!!!
First, let me "Thank You" for the calls, e-mails, and texts I received after that devastating tornado hit AL.....My family is fine....Join me in praying for the families who were not as fortunate.......
I ask all of you, "Is it Time to Change Your Image"? This question can be applied to your personal and professional life. Changing your personal image can start with something as simple as a hairstyle or an outfit. It can also apply to your personal lifestyle. Making changes in different areas of your life, from your attitude, to painting a room in your home.
Many may ask, "how will I know when I need to make a change"? You'll know when you are tired, unhappy, and/or not getting the expected results. In life, we must realize, if you continue to do what you have always done, you're going to get the same results. If you can't see growth or progress from what you are doing in your personal or professional life, then, it's time to make a change.
Professionally, when you're ready to take your business to a new level, you may need to seek the help of an Image Consultant to work with you or your company. The Image Consultant can assist with brand strategy, media training, and much more. This person or agency can assist in "rejuvenating" your appearance to the public. In terms, your new business image will attract more customers. And, more customers mean, more revenue.
Many celebrities have Image Consultants and Wardrobe Stylists. The Wardrobe Stylist acts somewhat as a personal shopper. Selecting the proper clothes for the celebrity. If you feel you're not as strong in this area or you need someone with a "bit" more expertise in this area, hire a wardrobe stylist to assist with creating a new image for you and/or your business.
One person can hold both titles or you can hire multiple people. When hiring a person, be sure to consult their references, be sure they have a pleasant disposition and attitude. Because you will have to work in close proximity with this person(s). Be sure they are not emotional, opinionated, rude, and unprofessional.
Many of you have made comments regarding my website: www.tonilove.com. At the beginning of this year, I "changed my image". It took a team of people to assist in getting the results I envisioned. They are: Maria Palladino, my website designer, Kris Cole, wardrobe stylist, Derek Blanks, photographer, Saisha Beechum, make-up artist, and Makeda Smith, public relations manager.
As I've stated in the past, surround yourself with the right people. Maria and Makeda have been on my team for years, advising and assisting me throughout my career. Kris, Derek, and Saisha worked with me for the first time on this project. Many of you have seen Derek Blanks photos on magazine covers such as: "Essence", he's shot photos of Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Monique, Trey Songz, Usher, and many more; as well as the "Alter Ego" photos featured on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta".
Until next time......
Toni Love
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
www.tonilove.com
Twitter: @cosmogirl205
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
First, let me "Thank You" for the calls, e-mails, and texts I received after that devastating tornado hit AL.....My family is fine....Join me in praying for the families who were not as fortunate.......
I ask all of you, "Is it Time to Change Your Image"? This question can be applied to your personal and professional life. Changing your personal image can start with something as simple as a hairstyle or an outfit. It can also apply to your personal lifestyle. Making changes in different areas of your life, from your attitude, to painting a room in your home.
Many may ask, "how will I know when I need to make a change"? You'll know when you are tired, unhappy, and/or not getting the expected results. In life, we must realize, if you continue to do what you have always done, you're going to get the same results. If you can't see growth or progress from what you are doing in your personal or professional life, then, it's time to make a change.
Professionally, when you're ready to take your business to a new level, you may need to seek the help of an Image Consultant to work with you or your company. The Image Consultant can assist with brand strategy, media training, and much more. This person or agency can assist in "rejuvenating" your appearance to the public. In terms, your new business image will attract more customers. And, more customers mean, more revenue.
Many celebrities have Image Consultants and Wardrobe Stylists. The Wardrobe Stylist acts somewhat as a personal shopper. Selecting the proper clothes for the celebrity. If you feel you're not as strong in this area or you need someone with a "bit" more expertise in this area, hire a wardrobe stylist to assist with creating a new image for you and/or your business.
One person can hold both titles or you can hire multiple people. When hiring a person, be sure to consult their references, be sure they have a pleasant disposition and attitude. Because you will have to work in close proximity with this person(s). Be sure they are not emotional, opinionated, rude, and unprofessional.
Many of you have made comments regarding my website: www.tonilove.com. At the beginning of this year, I "changed my image". It took a team of people to assist in getting the results I envisioned. They are: Maria Palladino, my website designer, Kris Cole, wardrobe stylist, Derek Blanks, photographer, Saisha Beechum, make-up artist, and Makeda Smith, public relations manager.
As I've stated in the past, surround yourself with the right people. Maria and Makeda have been on my team for years, advising and assisting me throughout my career. Kris, Derek, and Saisha worked with me for the first time on this project. Many of you have seen Derek Blanks photos on magazine covers such as: "Essence", he's shot photos of Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Monique, Trey Songz, Usher, and many more; as well as the "Alter Ego" photos featured on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta".
Until next time......
Toni Love
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
www.tonilove.com
Twitter: @cosmogirl205
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Introducing: The Toni Love's Hair Cleansing System
Hello Everyone!!!! I want to take this opportunity to INTRODUCE you to the Toni Love's Hair Cleansing System. First, I would like to bring to your attention: YOUR HAIR IS NOT CLEAN!!!!! Yes, I said it! Even if you shampoo everyday and/or every other day. Why? Because most people continuosly use products (shampoos and conditioners) over and over, but, when do you ever strip the product off the hair shaft and start anew. My first product, the Residue Remover is all natural, with extracts such as: lemon, rosemary, wild mint, sage, and more. It is a "pre-shampoo" solution. It is sprayed onto the hair and scalp, massaged throughout the hair and scalp for 3-5 minutes and rinse. Why is this necessary? Because most times, the hair will not lather during the first shampoo, due to product build-up, oils, styling aids, such as: mousses, gels, glazes, and evironmental debris. The Residue Remover cleans the hair shaft of all of the above, BEFORE shampooing. The Residue Remover is great to use BEFORE A COLOR APPLICATION!!!! Most color applications does not give 100% satisfactory results. Why? Because stylists are applying permanent color and bleach over hair products that are left on the hair shaft. Now, the color has to work through the hair spray, mousse, gel, glaze, oil sheen, etc. that's applied to the hair BEFORE the client comes to the salon. The Residue Remover can be sprayed onto the clients hair liberally, (do not disturb/aggravate the scalp to prevent burning) rinse, allow client to sit under a luke warm dryer, and then apply the color and/or bleach. Now, the color is applied directly to the hair shaft, no interruptions, and the results are great!!!! The Residue Remover is for ALL hair types. The next product is the Cleanser, a shampoo with a "hint" of peppermint oil, to soothe the scalp and cleanse the hair and scalp. It has a mild fragrance and it's nice, smooth, and lathers. The Cleanser is for ALL hair types. The last product is the Conditioner, which has menthoyl and leaves the scalp soothing and cool. The Conditioner is NON-GREASY, which leaves the hair soft and manageable. The Conditioner is for ALL hair types. The reveiws have been great and TODAY, April 9th, the products have been picked up by the Beauty Mark Beauty Supply chain!!!!! The products will be sold in their three (3) stores throughout AL and MS. So, if you are reading this blog, be sure to check out this product. You will know the hair is thoroughly cleansed and you will see and feel results. For more information, please visit: www.tonilove.com, Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology, and follow my DAILY HAIR TIPS on Twitter: @cosmogirl205. God is soooooo Good!!!!! Create a Better Day!!!!! Toni Love Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold online and in ALL major bookstores)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Importance of Teamwork
Hello Everyone!!!!
This month, I want to talk about the importance of teamwork. I'm reminded of a special Oprah did as she was documenting the opening of her Leadership Academy for Girls in Africa. The planning and construction of the academy took five (5) years. As we know, Oprah was in Chicago taping two shows a day during that time and the public didn't know the academy was being constructed.
As I was watching the documentary, I listened very intently to the girls, ages 12-14, so articulate, excited, and displaying so much poise, as well as a desire to learn. My mind started to wonder, how can a woman in Chicago, go into another country and build a school? Most people think, "Oh, it's Oprah, she has so much money". But, it takes more than money. To be successful, you have to have a great team of people working alongside you.
As I continued to watch the documentary, I realized she has a team of over 400 people working alongside her to accomplish her goals. She has people who has expertise in certain areas, in which she is not familiar. Yet, she is NOT threaten. Many times, when we are "the boss" or in charge, we become threaten by people on our team who are smarter and take initiative. Many feel these people are trying to take over their business.
But, if you are the smartest person in your organization and/or partnership, you are in trouble!!!! I've always tried to surround myself with people who are smarter than me, make more money than me, travel internationally more than me, and have businesses more successful than mine. By doing so, I have learned so much.
In life, whether it's a marriage, relationship, friendship, or work relationship, it takes teamwork. It takes everyone involved to do their part. In all of the situations listed, you have to keep an open mind, still having a desire to learn, and try to keep a positive attitude. Also, you have to do your part in making relationships work.
There are three questions that can be asked before entering a relationship of any sort. "Can they do?, Will they do?, and Do they fit?" By answering these questions beforehand, you will not waste a lot of time.
Lastly, education is FREE and/or almost free today. Continue to take classes and if you have not gone to school, start this year!!!! You are NEVER too old to learn. Start with one class, read your trade magazines, watch the news, read the paper, and stay informed. Therefore, if you are the leader, you will have something to share with your team. As you learn, teach others!!!
Just remember: It takes TEAMWORK to make a DREAM WORK!!!!!
Until next time,
Create a Better Day!!!
www.tonilove.com
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extenstions"
This month, I want to talk about the importance of teamwork. I'm reminded of a special Oprah did as she was documenting the opening of her Leadership Academy for Girls in Africa. The planning and construction of the academy took five (5) years. As we know, Oprah was in Chicago taping two shows a day during that time and the public didn't know the academy was being constructed.
As I was watching the documentary, I listened very intently to the girls, ages 12-14, so articulate, excited, and displaying so much poise, as well as a desire to learn. My mind started to wonder, how can a woman in Chicago, go into another country and build a school? Most people think, "Oh, it's Oprah, she has so much money". But, it takes more than money. To be successful, you have to have a great team of people working alongside you.
As I continued to watch the documentary, I realized she has a team of over 400 people working alongside her to accomplish her goals. She has people who has expertise in certain areas, in which she is not familiar. Yet, she is NOT threaten. Many times, when we are "the boss" or in charge, we become threaten by people on our team who are smarter and take initiative. Many feel these people are trying to take over their business.
But, if you are the smartest person in your organization and/or partnership, you are in trouble!!!! I've always tried to surround myself with people who are smarter than me, make more money than me, travel internationally more than me, and have businesses more successful than mine. By doing so, I have learned so much.
In life, whether it's a marriage, relationship, friendship, or work relationship, it takes teamwork. It takes everyone involved to do their part. In all of the situations listed, you have to keep an open mind, still having a desire to learn, and try to keep a positive attitude. Also, you have to do your part in making relationships work.
There are three questions that can be asked before entering a relationship of any sort. "Can they do?, Will they do?, and Do they fit?" By answering these questions beforehand, you will not waste a lot of time.
Lastly, education is FREE and/or almost free today. Continue to take classes and if you have not gone to school, start this year!!!! You are NEVER too old to learn. Start with one class, read your trade magazines, watch the news, read the paper, and stay informed. Therefore, if you are the leader, you will have something to share with your team. As you learn, teach others!!!
Just remember: It takes TEAMWORK to make a DREAM WORK!!!!!
Until next time,
Create a Better Day!!!
www.tonilove.com
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extenstions"
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February: The Month of "Love" and "Black History"
Hello Everyone!!!
As we enter the month of February, many of us think of Valentine's Day and that special someone. Love is a BEAUTIFUL thing!!! When two people can share their innermost thoughts and dreams with each other without being judged, when two people can go through good times and bad times together, when they can make a fun night out of the most simple things. Such as: sitting outside in lawn chairs listening to music, sitting in the car listening to music, driving and singing songs together, no matter how bad they sound:-). Calling each other through the day just to say "hi, now get back to work" or "I love you, goodbye". When two people can become so close, one is thinking something, the other person says it, or the two say things at the same time.
Love is when you are thinking of the person and the phone rings, or you receive a text, or a song that is dear to both of you comes on the radio at that very moment. Love is when you're working and you think of something funny, a moment shared, and you laugh out loud. Love doesn't hurt, it's suppose to feel good.
During this month, if you are in business, capatalize on the celebration of "LOVE" by running a special. Decorate an area in your business to get the clients in the mood for your "special". Discount a chemical service or, since Valentine's Day is on a Monday, have Valentine's Week in your business, where ALL services are discounted for the week and/or month.
As we use our techniques and products to serve clients, we must pay recognition to the people who introduced us to them, and, since this is Black History month, I will start with Madame C.J. Walker. Many think Madame Walker invented the pressing comb, but, she invented a "salve" to apply to the hair, in conjunction to the pressing method of hair straightening.
Madame Walker was the FIRST, self-made African-American female millionaire. In the cosmetology industry, there are many great stories of contributors who are still not recognized. One who comes to mind is Mr. S.B. Fuller, owner of Fuller Products, who had a very diverse sales team in the 50's and 60's. Mr. Fuller had over 500 sales people, men and women, black and white and during that time; a great accomplishment. He was so determined to be successful, he left his small town walking toward success, no definite plan.
Mr. Fuller was a mentor to Mr. Joe Louis Dudley, Jr., who bought his first Fuller "sales kit" with $10 and later turned it into millions. Mr. Dudley and his wife Eunice and their three children
worked out of their kitchen for years until they could afford to hire staff and salespeople. Today, Dudley Products Inc. has been in business almost 40 years. The company owns salons, a manufacturing plant, beauty schools, beauty centers, and has graduated over 25,000 licensed professionals.
There are so many other "greats" who have contributed to this industry: Mr. Johnson, Mr. McBride, Mr. Stearles, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Joyce Williams, The Luster Family, The Bronner Family, Ms. Poro of Poro College, where Chuck Berry was a graduate, and many more. So, as we continue through this month of Love and History, take some time out of your busy schedule and visit a museum with your children, play something historic in your business, or better yet, play some love songs to relax your clients.
Thank you Carter G. Woodson for Black History Month......And thank you "Cupid", for allowing me, to experience love in my life..........
Create a Better Day!!!!!
Toni Love
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
As we enter the month of February, many of us think of Valentine's Day and that special someone. Love is a BEAUTIFUL thing!!! When two people can share their innermost thoughts and dreams with each other without being judged, when two people can go through good times and bad times together, when they can make a fun night out of the most simple things. Such as: sitting outside in lawn chairs listening to music, sitting in the car listening to music, driving and singing songs together, no matter how bad they sound:-). Calling each other through the day just to say "hi, now get back to work" or "I love you, goodbye". When two people can become so close, one is thinking something, the other person says it, or the two say things at the same time.
Love is when you are thinking of the person and the phone rings, or you receive a text, or a song that is dear to both of you comes on the radio at that very moment. Love is when you're working and you think of something funny, a moment shared, and you laugh out loud. Love doesn't hurt, it's suppose to feel good.
During this month, if you are in business, capatalize on the celebration of "LOVE" by running a special. Decorate an area in your business to get the clients in the mood for your "special". Discount a chemical service or, since Valentine's Day is on a Monday, have Valentine's Week in your business, where ALL services are discounted for the week and/or month.
As we use our techniques and products to serve clients, we must pay recognition to the people who introduced us to them, and, since this is Black History month, I will start with Madame C.J. Walker. Many think Madame Walker invented the pressing comb, but, she invented a "salve" to apply to the hair, in conjunction to the pressing method of hair straightening.
Madame Walker was the FIRST, self-made African-American female millionaire. In the cosmetology industry, there are many great stories of contributors who are still not recognized. One who comes to mind is Mr. S.B. Fuller, owner of Fuller Products, who had a very diverse sales team in the 50's and 60's. Mr. Fuller had over 500 sales people, men and women, black and white and during that time; a great accomplishment. He was so determined to be successful, he left his small town walking toward success, no definite plan.
Mr. Fuller was a mentor to Mr. Joe Louis Dudley, Jr., who bought his first Fuller "sales kit" with $10 and later turned it into millions. Mr. Dudley and his wife Eunice and their three children
worked out of their kitchen for years until they could afford to hire staff and salespeople. Today, Dudley Products Inc. has been in business almost 40 years. The company owns salons, a manufacturing plant, beauty schools, beauty centers, and has graduated over 25,000 licensed professionals.
There are so many other "greats" who have contributed to this industry: Mr. Johnson, Mr. McBride, Mr. Stearles, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Joyce Williams, The Luster Family, The Bronner Family, Ms. Poro of Poro College, where Chuck Berry was a graduate, and many more. So, as we continue through this month of Love and History, take some time out of your busy schedule and visit a museum with your children, play something historic in your business, or better yet, play some love songs to relax your clients.
Thank you Carter G. Woodson for Black History Month......And thank you "Cupid", for allowing me, to experience love in my life..........
Create a Better Day!!!!!
Toni Love
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
Monday, January 3, 2011
A New Life for the New Year!!!!
Hello Everyone!!!!
The New Year (2011) has come and I hope you have new visions, new dreams, new goals, and new aspirations for the future. It's good to have visions, dreams, goals, and aspirations, but without effort and work, they will not turn into reality. Over the past year, I have learned a lot about myself, as well as other people. I've learned to stay true to myself and do what feels right and not compromise to please others.
Many times in business and in life, we make rules, and we compromise our positions. Afterwards, deep down inside, we don't feel comfortable about our decisions. Don't ever let your family, friends, clients, spouses, children, or co-workers pull you down to their level, or make you doubt yourself or compromise your position. Especially, if they are too sorry or lazy to come up to another level or don't want to accept the truth about a situation.
Sometimes in business and in life, we can become too comfortable. We stop having visions about doing better in our lives. We stop "seeing" ourselves happy. We stop dreaming about our future and/or the future of our businesses. We stop setting personal and professional goals and challenging ourselves to live better and/or do better, because it's scary or it looks too hard. So, we take the easy way out and do nothing, but, coast along. We stop aspiring to have a peace of mind and experience a true sense of happiness. We simply stop LIVING, we just exist.
Existing through life is going through the motions. We stop laughing. We stop being ourselves. We stop experiencing love. We stop acting silly. We stop paying attention to the little things, for example: the sun, the moon, and the stars. We stop paying attention to our surroundings. We stop being creative and innovative. We stop challenging ourselves to become better in our personal and professional lives. We stop believing in ourselves and the strength that lies within us. We stop trying, because things get too hard or complicated. We stop moving forward with what we know is right or feels right, because someone is going to get hurt. We stop being responsible, because it's too difficult. We STOP GROWING!!!!
So, as you start this new year, don't stop and don't just exist. Don't bury yourself in something else, so, you don't have to deal with "your" reality. Face your challenges "head-on", stand up, and take responsiblity for your actions. Set yourself free!!!! Free from guilt, free from pain, free from unhappiness, free from consequences, free from negativity. Live now, live for today!!!!!
I wish you all the best!!!
Create a NEW DAY!!!!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
Columnist: Barbers Only Magazine
The New Year (2011) has come and I hope you have new visions, new dreams, new goals, and new aspirations for the future. It's good to have visions, dreams, goals, and aspirations, but without effort and work, they will not turn into reality. Over the past year, I have learned a lot about myself, as well as other people. I've learned to stay true to myself and do what feels right and not compromise to please others.
Many times in business and in life, we make rules, and we compromise our positions. Afterwards, deep down inside, we don't feel comfortable about our decisions. Don't ever let your family, friends, clients, spouses, children, or co-workers pull you down to their level, or make you doubt yourself or compromise your position. Especially, if they are too sorry or lazy to come up to another level or don't want to accept the truth about a situation.
Sometimes in business and in life, we can become too comfortable. We stop having visions about doing better in our lives. We stop "seeing" ourselves happy. We stop dreaming about our future and/or the future of our businesses. We stop setting personal and professional goals and challenging ourselves to live better and/or do better, because it's scary or it looks too hard. So, we take the easy way out and do nothing, but, coast along. We stop aspiring to have a peace of mind and experience a true sense of happiness. We simply stop LIVING, we just exist.
Existing through life is going through the motions. We stop laughing. We stop being ourselves. We stop experiencing love. We stop acting silly. We stop paying attention to the little things, for example: the sun, the moon, and the stars. We stop paying attention to our surroundings. We stop being creative and innovative. We stop challenging ourselves to become better in our personal and professional lives. We stop believing in ourselves and the strength that lies within us. We stop trying, because things get too hard or complicated. We stop moving forward with what we know is right or feels right, because someone is going to get hurt. We stop being responsible, because it's too difficult. We STOP GROWING!!!!
So, as you start this new year, don't stop and don't just exist. Don't bury yourself in something else, so, you don't have to deal with "your" reality. Face your challenges "head-on", stand up, and take responsiblity for your actions. Set yourself free!!!! Free from guilt, free from pain, free from unhappiness, free from consequences, free from negativity. Live now, live for today!!!!!
I wish you all the best!!!
Create a NEW DAY!!!!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
Columnist: Barbers Only Magazine
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The Truth About Bonding Glue
Hello Everyone!!!
First, allow me to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!!!
Today, I have chosen this topic because of an experience with a student who attended a Hair Replacement class. She's a licensed cosmetologist who brought two of her clients with her to get measured for a system/unit. (hairpiece) Both ladies were bald on top and the stylist brought them to the class, because she couldn't understand why these ladies were losing their hair. She tried various methods of treatments and was to the point of sending them to a physican.
Both ladies had on commercial hair with the usage of bonding glue. I asked her to remove the commercial hair, so I could analyze the natural hair and scalp. When she was removing the commercial hair, I realized, "SHE" was the problem. She did not use bond remover, she took both ladies to the shampoo bowl and shampooed their hair, pulling and tugging the commercial hair until it was detached from the natural hair.
As you can imagine, some of the natural hair was pulled out, being the bonding glue was attached to it. After we measured both ladies for their systems/units, I noticed the build-up of bonding glue on the natural hair, that was not removed when shampooed. This stylist proceeded to add new commercial hair to the natural hair, on top of the bonding glue, left from the previous hairstyle.
At that point, I stopped her and took her to a private area. I consulted with the clients a few minutes to get a little history of their hair loss, how it affected them, their previous services, etc.
One of the clients informed me, when the stylist can't remove the glue, she cuts it out!!!! Alarmed by what I was hearing, I remained calm and assured both ladies, they would be please with their new styles.
I went to consult with the stylist, to inform her, she was the problem. These ladies had been a victim of improper removal of bonding glue. As there are alot of products on the market, there are instructions to be followed, and bonding glue should be removed with bonding glue remover.
A few tips to remember:
1. Always use bonding glue remover to release commercial hair from the natural hair. (follow manufacturer's directions)
2. Do not shampoo and pull out commercial hair.
3. Always use a conditioner after removing bonding glue to restore moisture in the hair shaft.
4. Never cut the natural hair to remove bonding glue.
5. Never bond on top of old glue.
6. Always apply bonding glue on the hair closet to the scalp, but, not on the scalp.
7. Do not use bonding glue in the same area repeatedly.
8. Give the natural hair a rest, before bonding again.
Until next time, create a better day!!!!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Author: The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions"
tonilovetc205@gmail.com
First, allow me to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!!!
Today, I have chosen this topic because of an experience with a student who attended a Hair Replacement class. She's a licensed cosmetologist who brought two of her clients with her to get measured for a system/unit. (hairpiece) Both ladies were bald on top and the stylist brought them to the class, because she couldn't understand why these ladies were losing their hair. She tried various methods of treatments and was to the point of sending them to a physican.
Both ladies had on commercial hair with the usage of bonding glue. I asked her to remove the commercial hair, so I could analyze the natural hair and scalp. When she was removing the commercial hair, I realized, "SHE" was the problem. She did not use bond remover, she took both ladies to the shampoo bowl and shampooed their hair, pulling and tugging the commercial hair until it was detached from the natural hair.
As you can imagine, some of the natural hair was pulled out, being the bonding glue was attached to it. After we measured both ladies for their systems/units, I noticed the build-up of bonding glue on the natural hair, that was not removed when shampooed. This stylist proceeded to add new commercial hair to the natural hair, on top of the bonding glue, left from the previous hairstyle.
At that point, I stopped her and took her to a private area. I consulted with the clients a few minutes to get a little history of their hair loss, how it affected them, their previous services, etc.
One of the clients informed me, when the stylist can't remove the glue, she cuts it out!!!! Alarmed by what I was hearing, I remained calm and assured both ladies, they would be please with their new styles.
I went to consult with the stylist, to inform her, she was the problem. These ladies had been a victim of improper removal of bonding glue. As there are alot of products on the market, there are instructions to be followed, and bonding glue should be removed with bonding glue remover.
A few tips to remember:
1. Always use bonding glue remover to release commercial hair from the natural hair. (follow manufacturer's directions)
2. Do not shampoo and pull out commercial hair.
3. Always use a conditioner after removing bonding glue to restore moisture in the hair shaft.
4. Never cut the natural hair to remove bonding glue.
5. Never bond on top of old glue.
6. Always apply bonding glue on the hair closet to the scalp, but, not on the scalp.
7. Do not use bonding glue in the same area repeatedly.
8. Give the natural hair a rest, before bonding again.
Until next time, create a better day!!!!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
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