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2020 Vision
As I was reflecting on the past year, I realized that this kind of vision is powerful beyond measure. It goes beyond simply setting goals...

Cerissa
Jan 21, 20202 min read


Facing Fears
We all have that voice in our heads that keeps us from doing whatever we want. It's our conscious. That voice that says, "Don't do that!...

Cerissa
Jul 15, 20193 min read


Honesty is the Best Policy
Years ago, at the first salon where I worked, we did a company retreat and the owners invited a motivational business speaker. I don't...

Cerissa
Jun 17, 20191 min read


My Walking Advertisements
When you pour your heart into learning a skill, perfecting your craft, making every attempt to have your client leave happy and they turn...

Cerissa
Jun 10, 20192 min read


Hair How To: Flat Iron Curls
Flat iron curls are nothing new, and even making a slight comeback. I love my flat iron for the versatility it gives me when styling...

Cerissa
Jun 3, 20191 min read


How MCE Changed Me
As young hairstylists we're all taught the same thing. Take this section for highlights. Do this for all over color. Don't break the...

Cerissa
May 27, 20192 min read


Highlights Now vs. Then
It's no secret that highlights have transformed pretty dramatically in the last handful of years.

Cerissa
May 20, 20193 min read


What the Heck is Balayage???
ba·lay·age /ˌbalāˈyäZH/ noun Say it with me now.... BAH - LAY - AHGE Alright, now that we've gotten the pronunciation out of the...

Cerissa
May 13, 20193 min read


One Week, No Shampoo
Yes, it's possible! Before we get to the juicy video parts of this blog, let me tell you why exactly it's bad to shampoo your hair every...

Cerissa
May 6, 20192 min read


Blonde is in the Air!
It's officially Spring, and that could only mean one thing: BLONDE!! As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, our hair gets...

Cerissa
Apr 30, 20191 min read


Kids in the Salon
Let me start this post by saying I love kids. I am a mom, and I totally get the ups and downs that come with being a parent (read my...

Cerissa
Apr 8, 20194 min read


Happy Spring!
Spring is officially here (major YAAASSSSSS) and you know what that means, right?!? SPRING HAIR TRENDS!!!! Let's explore, shall we?...

Cerissa
Mar 25, 20192 min read


The Going Grey Trend
There are various reasons we color our hair. When we're young we do it to express ourselves; be it a few little highlights or a full head...

Cerissa
Mar 18, 20193 min read


Busy Mom, Busy Stylist
I'm currently sitting at a coffee shop, staring blankly at the screen, wondering how on earth to start this blog. I've written probably...

Cerissa
Mar 11, 20193 min read


Oh the Irony...
Flat irons, curling irons, smoothing brushes, irons that dry your hair, irons that suck your hair up and make a curl pop out - let's face...

Cerissa
Mar 4, 20193 min read


Holy Education, Batman!
Hi. I'm Cerissa and I'm an education junkie! But I wasn't always. I've always been confident, but as a young stylist I thought I knew...

Cerissa
Feb 25, 20193 min read


Junk Food & Hair
It's National Junk Food Month so I thought it'd be appropriate to talk about how these delicious foods can affect your hair. There are...

Cerissa
Feb 4, 20193 min read


Hair Product Hacks Everyone Can Enjoy
Have you ever stopped to think about what is in your hair products that make them work? Or if, perhaps, they have more than the one...

Cerissa
Jan 28, 20192 min read


Building a Great Hair Care Routine
If you've ever built a house you know that one of the first things that happens is laying the foundation. Without a solid foundation to...

Cerissa
Jan 21, 20192 min read


Master Color Expert
I've been a licensed hairstylist for about 13 years. I've been coloring my own hair since middle school. Between the two I think I've...

Cerissa
Jan 14, 20191 min read
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