A New Flat Iron:
When I first had my tape-in extensions installed, the stylist used a flat-iron that I was extremely impressed with! I've heard great things about CHI & Ghd, & I was contemplating purchasing one of the two. This flat-iron, however, is from Sally Beauty Supply, & is also less than $100: The GVP 1" black ceramic flat-iron. I received it as a birthday gift, & at the time it was on sale for $59.99 ( it is also available in digital for $10 more) , I can honestly say that it's worth every penny! The ceramic plates help to eliminate frizz, it has a curved-edge plates designed to straighten, curl, or flip your hair with ease, heats up in 10 seconds all the way to 420 degrees ( which makes it perfect for thick or curly hair), & has a 9-foot tangle-free swivel cord. I've purchased a fair number of flat-irons in the past, some that have worked fantastic, & some that didn't-which is disappointing, especially in regards to the ones that were higher priced.As with many styling tools, it's touch-& -go, which is why I tend to set a budget as to the amount I'll pay for them-but I'm very pleased to say that this one delivers the results I had hoped for! This flat-iron is currently on sale for $49.99 at your local Sally Beauty supply,( I'll put the link to their online site at the end of this blog) so if you're looking for a a high-performance flat-iron that will give you quite a bit of style versatility, yet won't break your wallet- definitely check this one out!
Tape-in extensions update:
In past blogs & YouTube vlogs, I've talked quite a bit about my tape-in extensions; from the washing, styling, & coloring, to the small mishaps & my overall experience with them. I indeed still have them, & through continued research & experience with them I've learned some very useful tips along the way! I recently did a vlog about a few of these tips, (I'll put the link to my YouTube channel at the end of this blog as well), & I have decided that in the future, I'm going to be taping them in myself. It sounds risky I know, but after my last visit to the salon where I had them done, yet another weft slipped out of my hair after having them completely re-done after the first mishap! I completely understand that these things can very well be trial & error, but consistent trips back & forth to the salon are time-consuming ( as I've mentioned before). I did some research, took the chance, & re-installed the last weft that slid out of my hair myself. That was close to four weeks ago, & it has stayed secure through all the hair-washings, flat ironing, & two hair dye touch-ups.
My natural hair has grown out quite a bit, but I definitely plan on keeping the tape-ins for awhile! Tape-in extensions are honestly not difficult to do; do your research, find a reputable place to purchase the hair wefts & accessories ( re: tape rolls or packages of pre-cut tape strips), follow the shape of your hair, & have patience!
A Special Tutorial:
I recently did a tutorial on the 16th of this month called "The Dark Violinist". I usually don't go too terribly "all-out" when it comes to costumes for tutorials, but this one indeed needed something special!Those of you who have been following my YouTube channel have heard me talk about Brandon Bitner- my channel is in part dedicated to his memory, & his story has been one that has profoundly effected me since I first read about it in 2010. A very talented & accomplished violinist, he walked six miles from his own home in the early morning hours of November 5th, 2010 & took his own life by walking out in front of a Weiss tractor-trailer after five years of relentless bullying & harassment in the Mid-West school district. He was fourteen years old.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Brandon's mother, Tammy, & she has become a trusted friend of mine.After a fairly recent conversation with her, I came to find out that One of Brandon's favorite classical composers was Beethoven ( my favorite as well), hence an idea for a tutorial was born. "The Dark Violinist" is dedicated to my friend Tammy Simpson, in loving memory of her son Brandon E. Bitner. Artistic expression is something to be embraced, not bashed, & the way that someone dresses is only a minute reflection of what lies inside a person's heart.
Brandon Bitner had the right to dress however he felt comfortable & not be ridiculed because of it. He was a very talented, intelligent, & warm hearted person who was literally bullied to death for the mere fact that he was different, & that is not, nor will it ever be the least bit acceptable. His memory lives on through all those that knew & loved him, & his story has impacted many. I will include the links to the Brandon Bitner Memorial website, Facebook page, & Twitter at the end of this blog, & my message is this this: Reach out a hand to those who are different, for the beauty that lies in one's heart cannot be fully seen or understood if harsh judgement is passed. Think before you speak, for words have a strong impact, & they truly can hurt.
Brandon E. Bitner: January 2nd, 1996-November 5th, 2010
Brandon Bitner Memorial Website: http://brandonbitner.com/?page_id=23
Brandon Bitner Memorial Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ripbrandonbitner
RIP Brandon Bitner Twitter: https://twitter.com/BEBMemorial
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Photo from my recent tutorial: "The Dark Violinist...
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