Monthly Archives: February 2012

MAKEOVER! Just Do It!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by avatar

!Karen came from St. Louis, Missouri to reVamp! salon spa in Minneapolis for her makeover. She wanted something fun, but professional. Her personal style came out more dramatic, but I would not have guessed that at first. I hope you … Continue reading →

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MAKEOVER! Feelin’ Groovy

Posted on February 22, 2012 by avatar

Who knew my last post “Going Gray Gracefully” would cause so much discussion? Obviously it is a chord that resonates with many. This situation reminds me of my good friend, piano teacher, musical mentor and, as she likes to say, … Continue reading →

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Going Gray Gracefully

Posted on February 20, 2012 by avatar

My mother, Joann, finally bit the bullet and grew her natural color. She started to show a few strands of silver in her 40′s and never planned on coloring her hair. She was going to go gray gracefully. But while … Continue reading →

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MAKEOVER! Do It For Yourself!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by avatar

Sometimes there is just no better reason to visit The Makeover Guy, Christopher Hopkins at reVamp! salon spa in MInneapolis than just to “do it for yourself” as did these two lovely ladies.

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MAKEOVER! My Daughter’s Eyes

Posted on February 13, 2012 by avatar

Sometimes it’s not the huge change that makes a makeover but the experience of ritual and celebration honoring an occasion or person, or in this case both. Jill was getting a makeover with the team at reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis … Continue reading →

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MAKEOVER! I’m not invisible

Posted on February 6, 2012 by avatar

Bev took herself out of her comfort zone and made the trip to reVamp! for the oomph to stage her comeback! Transitional times abound as we travel down the proverbial road of life, and 60 is no different. I am … Continue reading →

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MAKEOVER! I’m freaking out!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by avatar

Beth Ann wanted a change but started to get nervous as soon as I took the first “snip.” It was probably a good thing because in the end she was happy. Which is the entire idea, of course!

She has thick hair, a low forehead, a smaller face which is a recipe for feeling weighted down. Something none of us want, especially after 40! My original idea for a “Winona Ryder” short ended with a sassy inverted bob with soft fringe that connected the new growth from the hormone changes of birth to the rest of the look.

Natalie Reponen created the color, Sarah Remer did the makeup, and reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis housed the entire event.

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