These Are a Few of My Favorite {Beachwaver} Things
IT'S ON. The biggest dang Beachwaver sale of the year. Beachwavers for $69. SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS, PEOPLE. I already have two in my cart...
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I'm Nikki, mom to twinlets & furbaby, firefighter wife, & seeker of silver linings. This is a behind-the-scenes look at my life-long obsessions of beauty {hairstylist}, fitness {former chubby child}, style {shopaholic} & everything in between. I hope you stay awhile and find something that inspires you!
Beachwaver FAQs: ALL the Answers (Plus How-to Videos!)
It still shocks me when someone says — with bewilderment in their eyes — it turns on its own!? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Yes, the Beachwaver does, in fact, turn on its own. And yes, I am that "lazy" that I, as a stylist...
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5 Easy Halloween Hairstyles
Three irons, five styles, all super simple and can be used for sooo many different costumes (I think I counted about 15 total...).
Beachwaver FAQs: ALL the Answers (Plus How-to Videos!)
You all asked, and I'm answering. What size do I get — the S1 or S1.25? How do I get my curls to hold? How do I create that lived-in loo
Hair Prep: Fresh Out of The Shower
Sometimes I forget that we're not all hair stylists and the simplest things like prepping your hair right out of the shower can be compl
HOW TO: KHLOE-INSPIRED HALF PONY
Khloe brought back a fav childhood hairstyle but somehow made it look grown-up, sexy, and like a power pony. But how? Because a half-pony al
BATTLE OF THE BEACHWAVERS: S1.25 VS. S1
{Update October 2018 - I finally wore them down and became an official Beachwaver Brand Ambassador in October 2018!! Which means that I'll be bringing you my usual love for the Beachwaver, and all of their tools and products, and you get a hella good discount for following! Stay tuned to the bottom of this rundown for deets. XO!} I am not a spokesperson or sales{wo}man for the Beachwaver — but I might as well be! It is my absolute favorite iron of all time. It's quick, easy a
DEAR MEN WHO HATE THE MOM BUN
What is the deal with you men and the mom bun?! I've heard several other men complain about this innocent little bun, more than once. Bu
10-MINUTE FAUX BLOWOUT
There's a reason why blowdry bars are so dang popular — because you walk in with god-knows-what kind of limp locks, and walk out with bouncy Victoria's Secret model hair. But, ain't nobody always got time for that. Or money. I rarely blowout my hair at home — maybe once a year, maybe. But that doesn't mean I don't rock the "blowout" look. I just... fake it. Products >Kenra Root Lifter >Kenra Mousse 17 >Kenra Blowdry Spray >Kenra Silkening Mist >Kenra Hairspray 25 >Kenra Silke
New Year, New Everything: Making It Official
It’s been exactly three years since I birthed my blog — which I remember being so proud of (and still am). But it was time for an upgrade — something new, something legit, something so-very-me. And, while I was at it, why not completely rebrand, launch a new website, makeover the blog, and rename my studio salon — all while wife’ing, mom’ing, and semi-slaying that day gig. Go big or go home, right? {Note: definitely go big on the wine pour during this process.} Every time I g
HEAD WRAP HOW TO
You know how sometimes I tell you that "this style is so easy, and you can totally do it yourself," and you're all, "oookay, lady"? Well, this time, I ain't lyin'. If you can't follow this simple tutorial, then I can't help you. Grab a scarf—any scarf—and try it out. I promise it takes a mere minute, it's not frustrating, and it doesn't include a single iron. That's something to dance about, no? https://www.facebook.com/CreationsALaNikki/videos/1009608682508595/ All you need
ROSE, ALL DAY, EVERY WAY
Rosé is having its moment—in ALL the ways. Sure, the summer-esque pink wine {which, spoiler alert: is not sweet, as previously perceived} is gracing all the shelves, cookouts, and girls' nights in. But, rosé is popping up in other forms, too—like in Guy Tang's rose gold hair line {if you're not familiar with the hair GOD, Guy Tang, you need to be}, and in this flowy romantic number from Tobi.
Booze, hair, and clothes—all in the form of rosé. Proof that there is a god. I'm n
THE BEST & MOST CONFUSING FROM MET GALA 2016
{Claire Danes, aka Cinderella, in Zac Posen} The Emmy's, Grammy's & Oscar's don't have anything on the biggest, boldest & bravest night in fashion—the Met Gala. For those who have been living under a fashion rock - the Met Gala is Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. Which basically means, a night for the most beautiful people in the world to wear the most incredible designs in the world, to the biggest ball of the year. And, what's a ball without a theme? Th
SPRING HAIRCUT & STYLE TRENDS: BLUNT BOBS, LONG SHAGS, CENTER PARTS & BRAIDS
While your Spring hair color can set the tone for your spring look, there are cuts & styles that can take your spring transformation to the n e x t level. Want to know what cut to pair with your new bronde or ice blonde color? Need to know what styles to perfect to show off your fashion colors? Or, coveting your virgin locks but still need something to mix it up? Bob, shag & braid with me! {Cuts} {Blunt Textured Bob} Long bobs kicked off last year, and they're not going anywh
SPRING HAIR COLOR TRENDS: BRONDES, ICE BLONDES, BROWN-BLACK & FASHION COLORS
Time to replenish those static-laden & dry winter locks and awaken them for spring with some bronde, bold & near-black color-inspiration! Major inspiration to take to your stylist for your spring transformation. Check out the colors that will be A L L the rage this season! {Bronde} The best of both worlds—perfect for brunettes who are terrified of becoming blondes, and perfect for blondes who are terrified of going completely brunette. It gives blondes a deeper base with face
20 PINTEREST WORTHY UPDOS: A 365 DEGREE VIEW
You or your bestie are engaged—yay! At that very moment you official committed to a good 90 minutes a day of Pinteresting to build up the secret photography/florals/seating arrangements/photobooth boards, and now it's onto—dun, dun, dun—finding the p e r f e c t style to compliment your dress {which also has its own board, obvi}. You find one that you love, but it's only the back, and what if the front is like, totally sleek and plastered to her head? *Gasp* So you type in so
8 THINGS IT'S TOTALLY OKAY TO DO IN 2016
It's officially 2016 and you have grandiose plans about how this year is going to go... But, we're a measly two days in and you've already snuck a bite of those Christmas cookies you should have tossed, or you haven't even cracked the surface on your treadmill/closet clean-out/new year-new you plan.
I'm here to tell you that it's totally okay.
As perfectionists living in a world where social media glorifies what life "should" look like, we have become our own biggest cr
THE {REST} OF THE BEST OF 2015 WEDDING HAIR
We've already covered my f a v wedding looks from the first half of the year—there were cascading curls draped over one shoulder, flower crowns, braids galore & *oh* the romance. The second half of the year was all of that and more, so as we wrap on Creations' biggest year yet - swoop, curl, drape, tendril & swoon with me, would ya?
7.17.2015 - Ana + Billy
Photo cred: Megan Cara Photography
It may seem like an oxymoron, but this was the most intimate and beautiful local
THE GIFTS SHE {YOU} HAS TO HAVE
One week. O N E week, people. If you're not in wrapping mode, you're in panic mode. And if you're still in shopping mode - well, then, god save you, my child.
Just kidding, just kidding. Breathe. Deep breaths. It's not too late. Thanks to Amazon Prime {sent from the gods} & late store hours, you have plenty {read: not many, so get your inner-elf in gear} of time to get your bestie//wife//girlfriend//fiance//mom//auntie//teach//coach//every other woman in the world the gift
WEDDING DAY HAIR: DO'S & DONT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE STYLIST'S MOUTH
While I l o v e a good gab sesh about wedding styles {like my gushing over my favs styles of 2015 thus far}, this particular rundown of do's and dont's comes from years and years of befuddled brides, unprepared bridesmaids and *GASP* fallen wedding-day hair. Photo by CJK Visuals How should you prep your hair for your wedding day? What information should you provide to your stylist ahead of time? What should you expect to go down on the big day? Should your bridesmaidsall get
BRIDAL HAIR TRIAL: DO'S & DONT'S
It's about to be the biggest day of your {hair's} life! It will likely be the most photographed, most gawked at, most coveted day of its existence since birth—when, let's face it, your "hair" was more of a peach fuzz. So, before your hair makes the biggest entrance of its life and walks down that aisle {where e v e r y o n e will be staring at the back of your style}, do yourself a favor and get a trial! I teamed up with {aka, gossiped with} some of my favorite stylists to br
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