There is a quote attributed to Pablo Picasso which says, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” I love the quote. I use the quote when I’m teaching color classes sometimes. I refer to it when having discussions about haircolor, and rules, and the laws of color. I […]

I like looking outside of my profession to get inspired creatively and broaden my way of thinking. Last year I found this book and I fell in love with it. It’s about connecting memories and color. Color has a way of imprinting itself in my mind when it catches my eye. I notice it everywhere […]

I always thought of myself as a creative person, even long before I became a colorist. As a kid, I made different clothes for my Barbie; I created different hairstyles. I owned my own “restaurant” where my family could step up to the counter and order from my creative hand-drawn menu. I wrote my own […]

In 2017, I set a New Year’s Resolution. The very first resolution I have ever kept and accomplished. (Let’s not worry about how old I am. Let’s just appreciate anyone who continues to work on self-improvement.) Did you know that 80% of resolutions fail by February? Isn’t that crazy? So it was kind of a […]

Think what you want about Amy Schumer, her new movie “I Feel Pretty” has a good message. Aside from the 14 year old bathroom humor, I liked it. It is what it is: A comedy with a feel good message. It seems the beauty industry is getting a beating lately. THEY are the reason that […]