Stalking Miss Sandi To The Salon
Behind The Scenes
Miss Sandi said her experience at Nylon Hair was amazing. The staff were warm and friendly, and best of all they knew exactly what they were doing. Miss Sandi couldn’t trust her hair with anyone else but Nylon now, and has booked an appointment for her big day. It’s definitely one thing she knows she won’t have to worry about now. Hairdresser – check.
Miss Sandi’s Hairdresser and Stylist, Violetta Alekseyev, washed, conditioned, trimmed and then blow dried Miss Sandi’s super long curly hair straight in preparation for her style. Now, I am not sure if you have all seen Miss Sandi’s hair, but I suggest you take a quick peek at her bio, to see why everyone in the salon cheered when Violetta finished.
The brief for Miss Sandi’s wedding day style? A glamorous Eva Longoria up do, with soft cascading curls. So why did Violetta straighten Miss Sandi’s hair, only to then curl it again you ask? Well, straightening her hair first not only meant Violetta could create a larger and looser curl, it also eliminated any frizz – an affliction all with curly hair need no introduction to.
Good hair days are completely unpredictable – one day curly hair can be all Norah Jones, and the next it looks like you had an electric shock (more than likely from stepping into a puddle of water on your bathroom floor whilst using your GHD). Curly hairs’ fickle nature is definitely not something to wrestle with on your wedding day.
Miss Sandi said the end result was absolutely incredible – soft, stylish and just perfect. She couldn’t believe how much it looked exactly like the picture she had shown Violetta.
Gorgeous photography thanks to Garth Ernstzen.
Ashlee Murdoch from Nylon transformed Zoe’s (one of Miss Sandi’s lovely bridesmaids) short hair with Headlines Hairpieces. A 30cm extended hairpiece and 40cm add-ons in a caramel colour were attached to create a very glamorous yet understated look – very Jackie O with a modern edge.
Headlines extended hair pieces can be used to add length and volume to your hair, with just one individual piece. It has a unique snap-lock clip system, which ensures that your hair will be secure from the moment you walk down the aisle, until you wave your guests goodbye.
Headlines Add-Ons are for “a little bit of love wherever you need it”. You can add them to the front, side, nape or crown – anywhere you want to add some additional length or volume.
The Headlines Hairpieces look natural and healthy – that’s because they are made from 100% human hair. You can wash and condition them, and even use styling products on them.
They come in a range of colours: black, chocolate brown, light brown, caramel, blonde, choc brown with caramel highlights, choc brown with blonde highlights, caramel with brown highlights and blonde with caramel.
Miss Sandi loved how Justine from Elite Hair & Makeup airbrushed her foundation to perfection. Air brushing your foundation will not only create a flawless finish for your photos, but it also has staying power, so you don’t have to worry about the state of your foundation long after you have sipped your first champagne. The best part of airbrushing makeup is that it doesn’t looked caked on, or thick. The process is light and covers all manner of skin sins. Justine was a true professional, and really knew how to match colours for a natural but glamorous look.
Elite Hair & Make Up are a prestigious group of Melbourne make-up artists who have worked on large shoots for magazines such as Local Melbourne Wedding Guide and The Complete Melbourne Wedding Guide.
At Home With Miss Sandi
Having played around with Fudge a little when she was a teenager, Miss Sandi didn’t expect a lot from a brand that tailors to the cutting edge and funky, especially in the lead up to her wedding.
But how wrong she was. The Fudge deep cleanser has been a godsend for her hair – she uses it every week. The deep cleanser does exactly what it promises – deeply cleanses her locks.
The Head Bath Lightweight Moisture Mask is what she uses directly after the deep cleanse. It makes her usually dry hair very soft, and her locks have never looked glossier or been healthier.
There’s a reason Fudge Ends is called a miracle smoothing treatment for soft silky ends – because it is. She uses it a couple of times a week to add extra moisture and treatment to her hair, but she also uses it every now and again to tame flyaways and add smoothness.
All the products in the Fudge range smell divine and she can’t believe how wrong she was to write them off as a brand.
Muk
Perfect for the time poor, Deep Muk 1 Minute Ultra Soft Treatment is a luxury conditioning treatment for dry, damaged and dehydrated hair. Instead of having to wait 20 minutes for the treatment to process, it only takes one minute for the extracts of sea kelp replenish and transform your hair – even quicker than your conditioner.
Miss Sandi loves that it can be used every day, and says that is a fantastic softening and conditioning treatment for her hair.
Call 1300 768 264 to find your nearest Muk stockist.
Unico’s Protein Treatment is a product Miss Sandi has been using weekly to build the condition of her hair and address issues such as lack of moisture and shine. It contains sesame oil, cocoa butter and pure orange essential oil and it works a treat. She has found using it for half an hour plus is most effective, which is especially nice, as it smells like a summer cocktail.
