Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on:

Accessorize your hair for the holidays!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And for most of us that means we have some fun gathering, holiday party or winter wedding to attend. So it's time to get creative and have fun accessorizing your hairstyle. The key when choosing the accessories is to not over do it. Too much bling is not a good thing! Rather than alot of individual gems all over your head, pick one statement peice such as a feather, flower, headband or beautiful brooch to compliment your hairstyle. Not only should it compliment your hairstyle, but keep in mind it needs to compliment your attire as well. I love to find great accessories online by custom designers, that make unique one of a kind peices that don't break the bank. You will find yourself looking for a reason to wear them over and over again. Check out Etsy stores for amazing peices. And have a Happy Holidays!

From Behind The Chair

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Fall into Change

"Fall is here and I couldn't be more excited...not only is it my favorite season, but for hair that means change!! Especially hair color, if you're brave enough! As a stylist for 10 years now, I've taken many ladies from blonde to red to brown to back blonde again and know how hard change can be sometimes on the going in side, but on the coming out side how fun it can be too!!

So here's some helpful tips for stepping out of your comfort zone and making those changes!!!

For you dark ladies out there that may need a switch, consider adding a few bright red peices in your dark to give that fall feel. If you need to keep your hair professional for work, ask your stylist to place the brighter pieces where they can be hidden by your part.

For the blondies out there who are brave enough to step out of there box, darken it up! A rich chocolaty brown or an auburn brown with some hints of red is always fun for fall If you still want dimension, ask your stylist to leave out a few lighter peices for around your face. This will give you a brighter feel.

If you're a blonde bombshell and not willing to take your blondes to dark, that's perfectly alright. There are a few ways to feel like you had a change without going dramatically different. For this fall Buttery Blondes are the hit. If you have bright light highlights, platinum blonde hair, or just an all over very light blonde color...consider toning down those blondes with a more slightly butter golden blonde. A toner is a simple process your stylist can do that goes over the blonde you already are wearing!

Whatever your preference, fall is a time of change and whatever color you decide to change to, embrace it! Don't fight it, if you love it everyone else will too!!!

 

 

 

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Keeping "Summer" Out of Your Hair

"We all know that in florida summer is totally roasting, which means lots of sun on those strands. Not to mention chlorine and saltwater can leave your hair dry and lackluster. Here's a few things to do to keep those strands looking beautiful.

1. Be sure to wet your hair with regular water before entering the pool or any chlorinated water. If your hair is already wet, less chlorine can't enter. And rinse again when your done swimming.

2. Keep a hat on when sun bathing or for those long hours outside. This helps your color not to fade so quickly and the sun not to dry your hair out.

3. Do a weekly deep conditioning treatment, no matter how much you avoid the sun your hair will always benefit from this! If you are in the pool alot be sure to use a clarifying shampoo once a week as well, this will pull all the chlorine out that may remain in your hair and cause it to dry out!"

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Photo Courtesy of Jessica Leigh Photography

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Healthy Happy Hair on a Budget

"Getting healthy hair can be as inexpensive as looking in your refrigerator. No need to spend mega bucks on deep conditioners that contain many of the natural ingredients you can find right in the grocery store. Next time your there pick up a few avocados, a jar of mayonnaise and honey and have a beauty day at home. Just mash up the avocado and apply to your hair from scalp to ends, put it in a clip and wrap a towel around your hair to keep your hair warm (which helps product to penetrate the core of each strand). Let it sit while you catch up on your favorite show!! You can also use the mayo and the honey in the same way or mix them all together. Be sure to rinse with warm water if using the honey as it can get sticky!"

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Birdcage Veils

"We all know you need something old, new, borrowed and blue for your wedding day..so why incorporate something old and new into your wedding day hairstyle. The birdcage is veil is very vintage, but has made a comeback on the wedding scene in a huge way. Brides who are looking for that classy and glamorous wedding day look of old, but don't want to stick with the traditional long veil may want to try this elegant "new" look. You can also style these veils with a beautiful jeweled statement peice or oversized flower, basically whatever you choose!!" - Holly

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Hairstyles

"Want your hair to look full and fabulous and for your Rehearsal Dinner?! Have your hairstylist give you a shampoo and pro blowout that day before you head out to your practice round, and not only will you feel like you stepped out of a hair commercial, you won't have to do a thing to your hair before the wedding day style!! Not to mention your wedding day stylist will thank you for already prepped hair:)" - Holly

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on: Hairstyles

Make a Change!

"Want that glamorous updo for the ceremony, but also wanting to let your hair down for the reception? Why not a hairstyle change? Have your stylist stay through your ceremony and plan a 15 minute slot for her to change your style, following your photos. Pull all those pins out and let the curls fall. Or if you wearing it down for the ceremony and plan on dancing the night away, why not throw it up for the reception. And won't it be fun to see yourself in those beautiful professional photos with 2 different looks:)!!"

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

Pro Tip Thursday

Welcome to

Pro Tip Thursday

This Week we are featuring the Amazing...

 Holly Nazario of Collective Creations

with professional advice on:

"Leave your hair & makeup to the professionals"

When it comes to your wedding day, your hair & makeup is just as important as the dress you are wearing. Not only is your look important, it is imperative that you find a stylist that you trust, are confident in and have seen and love their work. So where to start?! Well, here are few tips to help you find the perfect stylist and have a great wedding day hair & makeup experience!

1. If at all possible, start looking for your hairstylist/makeup artist 6 months prior to the wedding day! This will allow time for you to shop around.

2. Although you may have a stylist who does cut/color for you currently, don't assume they do updo's or they do them well. Ask them to show you some of their work. And be sure if you do decide to go to the salon on wedding day that you check ahead and make sure they have appointments available for your maids as well. Leave ample time after leaving the salon to get back and get ready. If you will be rushed for time on that day, a good alternative is to hire an on location hair/makeup team, this will allow everyone to be in the same location getting ready all together and tends to create a more relaxing experience.

3. Before you make a choice, always consult anyone you know has been involved with weddings and had their hair/makeup done for formal events. Your wedding planners/coordinators can be key here, as they have worked on numerous weddings and know the talent in the industry and also the reliability of stylist/artists.

4. Schedule a Trial run at least 2 months (more if possible) prior, so if any changes need to be made to the style, there is adequate time to discuss or redo the style.

5. Bring photos of looks that you like, any veils, head peices, etc that you will be wearing to your trial. Do not feel intimidated to let the stylist/artist know if you are not pleased with the look and would like to try something else.

6. Last but definitely not least make sure the stylist and yourself are on the same page for all your scheduled dates and times and location information. Also, whoever you choose develop a long term relationship with them, as you never know when you may need them for another event.

Happy Styling!:)

Holly Nazario

Artistic Coordinator/Master Stylist

Collective Creations

813.758.4964

http://www.inspirecollectivecreations.com/

collectivecreations@gmail.com

(Photo courtesy of Carrie Wildes Photography)