Friday, November 11, 2011

Hair Hoochie of the Month

Jannet's current look
Jannet before crossing over to the dark side :)




I am proud to introduce my first ever “HAIR HOOCHIE” of the Month, Jannet, 36, of Roanoke, VA.

Jannet is Trae’s coworker, and the first time I saw her, I thought she was strikingly beautiful!  Her big blue eyes stand out against a backdrop of dark hair.  Her youthful appearance makes the 36-year-old look significantly younger.  I seriously thought she was in her late 20s!  Jannet has boldly experimented with color over the years and loves to be daring and try new looks, going from light to dark and vice versa.  Lucky us!  Today she will share some beauty tips!

Q & A

Q. What have you noticed that's different about being dark vs. light?  How do people react to each look?  
A. Well, I got compliments on dark and light hair (men seem to think the dark is more "seductive" LOL).  I had blond highlights for almost ten years and when I went back to my natural (dark brown), everyone loved it!  I felt more attractive/sexier with dark hair.  It seems to make my blue eyes pop!

Q. How can you dress and wear makeup differently (with each look)?
A. My makeup style preference is heavy, smoky, eyes and nude lips.


Q. Do you prefer one (hair color) over the other?
A. I prefer dark hair.  It's not always true that blondes have more fun!  LOL

Q. What is your beauty philosophy?  Ex. Do you believe everyone should change things up and be a little daring?
A. I think a woman's face is similar to an artist's canvas.  If the artist leaves the canvas blank, it can be boring.  Don't get me wrong though, I do think woman are beautiful in their natural state, just more so with a little
color!

Q. What is the boldest beauty decision you've ever made?
A. Going from brunette to blond!

Q. When do you feel your most confident beauty wise?
A. When my Husband looks at me, he makes me feel incredibly beautiful and desired!  :-)


“I also wanted to mention that since battling cancer for the past 14 months, my hair texture has changed.  I've also lost quite a bit of hair from radiation treatment.  Doing away with bangs helped to diminish the appearance of the thinning spots at the top...One thing that my sister Tammy introduced me to is called "It's a 10".  I LOVE the leave in conditioning spray.  It does 10 things, including nourishing...which I seriously needed since radiation
dried my hair so bad!  I also use the "It's a 10" shampoo and regular conditioner....it makes my hair feel like silk!  It's a shame I can't get some free products or something for (recommending) their line to everyone I know...LOL!!!!!!”

Personal background info: “My primary focus has always been family.  The 'job' I've always loved the most is also the most challenging, yet the most rewarding as well.  That's being a mother. I have two boys, Matt, 19 and Will, 10.  I also have a stepson, Neil, 18 and stepdaughter, Kerrigan, 14.  I'm lucky enough to be married to the most amazing man in the world, Eric…He is truly my best friend.  Plus, it doesn't hurt that he's a super sexy law enforcement officer!” ;-)



*******If you would like to be a future “Hair Hoochie” of the month, please send me pics of drastically different, fabulous hairdos!

How gorgeous is Jannet?  Comment below!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Redheaded "It" Girls

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Have you ever noticed, that the leading ladies in romance movies, in many cases, are redheads?


I'm thinking of Kate Winslet in Titanic, Rachel McAdams The Notebook, Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge, Kirsten Dunst in Spider-Man, Amy Adams in Enchanted and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, etc., etc.
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Is there a reason that redheads often take the lead role?  It must be because the female heroine is usually portrayed as unique or feisty. 


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In any compelling romance, the audience must be able to understand why the two people fall in love.  Red hair acts as a visual marker for "different."  It says, "She's the one.  She has something special about her that differentiates her from other women."


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According to research, only an estimated 2% of the United State's population has naturally red hair.  This is a unique quality indeed.  Do redheads have that "it" girl factor?  


What do you girls think?  Is red hair synonymous with "unique"?  In real life situations, do red heads have certain advantages in terms of getting noticed?  Or is this only on the big screen?  Do you think having red hair would put an actress  at an advantage when auditioning for a romantic role?
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