The beauty that already exists...

Photography by: Meghan Hess 

 Hello reader, 

I have found myself lately lost in the quote that states, "Make up is not a tool that is meant to make an ugly thing beautiful, it is simply a tool to enhance the beauty that already exists". Weddings have easily become my favorite thing to do in this industry and every time I am with a bride on their special day I can't help but think back to this quote. What I love most about hair and makeup on brides is it is not about the contouring of the face or pining the hair up just right...it's more about the radiance and confidence the bride shows after looking in the mirror for the first time. It is seeing her own beauty and power enhanced from within that is truly breathtaking. Being the hair and makeup artist for a bride can be somewhat stressful I mean heck you mess up, she is stuck with the pictures and videos that prove it for the rest of her life! Not to mention the early mornings to get them ready or maybe even the "bridezilla" but at the end of the day when you watch that beautiful bride walk down the isle to her groom and see everyones reaction it makes every second worth it. I will always love styling brides on their wedding day. I mean who doesn't love the magic that day brings? 

Xoxo 

Bee behind the chair

From a childs dream to reality...

Photography by: Meghan Hess

Hello reader,

Starting this journey and pursuing a career in hair/makeup was something I had talked about since I was a little girl. Some could say my passion for beauty started when I began doing hair and makeup for friends, high school dances, and weddings but really it started long before that...Growing up I would play with my baby dolls or barbies and eventually playing resulted in me styling and cutting their hair. I can say that this is where my interest in cosmetology truly began. From there I went to school for dental assisting. I thought about being a dance major and I also tried elementary education. Finally, I decided to follow my heart and take that little girl dream and turn it into my reality. This was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made in my life. Why you might ask? Family members and friends were not too hip on the idea of a cosmetologist as my career path. I was even told by some that I would never make a living and it was a waste of a brain. They did everything they could to sway my decision. I will admit, being the people pleaser I am I pushed my dream aside and decided to do it "their way" at least for a while. After months of not being happy another side of me kicked in..."I'm going to prove them all wrong, watch me". Once I had started cosmetology school and my family and friends could see my love for it they finally started coming around. I mean heck they like the perks they can come to me for all their hair, nails, makeup, and eyelash needs! 

Now lets fast forward to six months into hair school. I started doing more and more clients and weddings and eventually I was lucky enough to have my work published not once but three times in different magazines! This was a very exciting moment for me and made me realize even more that this is what I want to be doing the rest of my life! Now I have been in the apprenticeship program for almost nine months and I have enjoyed every minute of learning from the awesome stylists and barbers around me each day. I also keep that little voice of everyone doubting me and my choice in the back of my head. It gives me even more drive to keep growing and to strive to be successful in everything I do. With every clients color, cut, style, nails, eyelashes, and makeup application I love this industry even more. I am continually building my clientele and I can't wait to keep meeting new people and making them feel even more confident in their own skin. Catch ya next time!

Xoxo 

Bee behind the chair

Just a girl, with a boy name!

Photography by: Dave Brewer 

Hey everyone! Braidie here...I know, I know, a girl named Braidie? Luckily my parents were clever and gave the spelling a girly twist. My family and friends also call me Bee or Braid for short which I like them all. Although my life revolves around everything beauty these days, In this blog I would also love to give you a glimpse into my daily life and everything in between. 

I am a 22-year-old who loves anything and everything girly. I am an aspiring hair stylist who is currently doing an apprenticeship to become a licensed Cosmetologist which has honestly been a dream come true. If I am not in the salon, teaching dance, shopping for the hottest trends at a bargain price, or at the gym, you can find me curled up with a blanket watching a movie or reading a good book. I recently got married to Tyler Gummow, my high school sweetheart/boyfriend of six years. We were married on August 13th, 2016 which was easily the best day of my life. I truly believe I'm the luckiest girl to have found someone that I was compatible with at such a young age. But enough about our sappy love story. I will save that for another day! My only hope with this blog is that you can find something in here that will spark your interest. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I do!

Xoxo 

Bee behind the chair