I did something outside my comfort zone today. I spent the afternoon at a hair salon.
We’re here in Atlanta to makeover a living room, but since it may end up on TV one day, I thought I’d better do a little “homie improvement” before we get to the home improvement stuff.
I’ve been wanting to warm up my hair for a while now, and I thought this would be a good time to go for it and have fun with it! My friend, Meghan, whose shop “The Parlor” is located near the Perimeter Mall, specializes in color.
She doesn’t cut hair…she only colors it. Amy (pictured below) came in and cut my hair after Meghan was done coloring it. Check out my new (warmer-so-I-don’t-blend-into-light-walls-or-my-skin-so-much) hair color…
Amy was showing me how much more volume I could get with my new cut. I was really excited about that. (I have no idea if I’ll ever actually be able to create it without her help, but a girl can dream, right?)
Amy also introduced me to something called a “curling stick”…
Me, Meghan (back), Amy (right), and our executive producer Patrick (far right)
It’s a little different than a curling iron, and man I’ve gotta get one of those suckers! Totally natural-looking curls! (But holy scary-because-it-seems-like-you-could-get-burned-really-easily Batman!)
And even though I’ll probably always spend more time thinking about home improvement than I do homie improvement, I gotta admit, it was fun hanging out with the gang and their curling sticks today.
The best part, however, was splitting a 1/4 roasted chicken plate with this guy in the food court at the mall across the street when I was done…
Now if I could just have Amy teach him how to use that curling stick.
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Gloria @Potentially Beautiful
Love your new look!
Sandy
Beautiful hair! Beautiful Couple!
Julie
Beautiful , before and after! 🙂
Tiff
For gorgeous curls with no heat involved check out ‘sock curls’ on google or youtube. There are some girls who do great how-to’s and the curls are beautiful and so easy to achieve.
Ter'e Crow Lindsay
You know????? What can WE do to get you and Kev a show of your own? I would watch you two 10x over some of their new “stars”. You and Kev have never-ending-ideas-on-the-cheap and your personalities are just the BEST!
I do think I have a “crush” on the two of you!!!!! Such a lovely duo.
You too Kev!!!!!!!
WhisperWood Cottage
Gorgeous to more gorgeous! You rock the new look!
carrie
You look adorable!
Urban Wife
Your hair came out so lovely! I personally like the warmer, darker shades especially with going into the Fall & Winter seasons. 🙂
Susan
Wow! You look absolutely stunning!
Kaitlin B.
Beautiful!! My friends and I called it a “curling wand” and then just “the magic wand” for short – because its so amazing!! You can get them at target for like 20 or 30 bucks..they are very easy to use! I’ve actually never even burned myself, its easier than it seems!
Karen R. Hill
You two are the sweetest couple…and I love your new hair color.
Frances
Love the new color!!!
Ricki Jill Treleaven
LOL I just had honey lowlight put in my hair on Thursday ;P
You look gorgeous, Layla! You are all set for your TV debut!
Lisa W.
Layla you look fabulous, the color looks great! The toning down looks wonderful! Your hair always looks nice, (wether you learn to curl or not:) You guys always look so happy, gosh how do you do that, any hints:) ?
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}
The new color looks great! You guy’s are such a cute couple 😉
ashley @ the handmade home
you. look. amazing.
Patricia McKinstry
LOVE IT! You are beautiful inside and out!
Patricia Neron
Love it, you look fabulous. It’s very subtle and very natural your sure to get your own tv show now.
kelly
that looks great! i think i need to do that too, it gets so blonde that roots come very quickly!! i wish i had long beautiful hair like yours!
Upscale Downhome
Your new cut and color is great! The curling stick sounds cool; I think I need one, too!
Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating
Your hair looks awesome! Funny … you warmed your hair color up for fall, just like people warm up their wardrobes or home decor for fall. So excited for you two and your pilot. Best of luck!
Layla
That’s so true Hollie! Thanks for the well wishes…we really appreciate them! 😀
Sharon in California
Oh my goodness! Who knew a warmer color could make such a difference in how one looks. You’ve always been so pretty as a light blond but this color totally warms up the color of your face and you almost look like a different girl altogether. Excellent Choice Layla. You obviously have good taste in more than just decorating.
Layla
Well, thank you Sharon- but I gotta give all the credit to my friend Meghan. She’s the one who mixed it up! 😀
Natalie
Great color and style! And I LOVE your top… where might i find such a cutie?!
Layla
Thank Natalie! The top is from American Eagle. 🙂
Melinda
Always thought you were beautiful – now you are even more beautiful : )
I would say let the camera’s roll because you are ready!
Layla
Well, thank you Melinda. Very sweet of you to say! 😀
kelly
We loved Decatur when we visited the Atlanta area last year. They little downtown is so cute & charming. And…may I just say you look AMAZING! Now you look like a natural blonde! 🙂
Layla
Thank you for the tip about Decatur, and the compliment on my hair, Kelly! 😀
Pam
You look fabulous!! A star in the making!!
Layla
Thank you for the kind words, Pam! 😀
Ilke
I like this “warmed up” look…I need to check those sticks! I need some curls because I am “blessed”(!) with skewer-straight hair!!
Layla
Thank you Ilke! I’m still getting used to wielding the curling stick! 😀
Melanie
BEAUTIFUL GOT A NEW DO! FUN. I LOVE IT!
Layla
Thank you Melanie! 🙂
Paulina J!
It looks gorgeous!!! I bet Kevin loved it.
Krystle @ ColorTransformedFamily
Layla,
I love the new color! It looks great on you. I have always wanted to add a little color to my hair but have never gathered up the guts or money to do it. Maybe someday.
Kim in MD
I love your new color, Layla! I recently added some low-lights to my hair, too! You and Kevin are just adorable. Now I have to find me a curling stick!
Michelle Torres
You look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! The new color really becomes you!!!!!
Michele
I love the color. Really pretty. Can’t wait to see the show. 🙂
terrillr
A very pretty Layla either way. The new “do” looks great.
Rhonda
Wow, very youthful and hip 🙂 Looks great!
Reenie
LOVE it……it really warms up your face. 🙂
Cheryl F
Love the new colour! I always go a little warmer in the fall and then more blond for summer. You look fantastic. Your fear of being burnt by a curling stick is one I can understand. I have had to explain more than a couple of red/brown marks on my forehead and neck just from curling irons. Scary hot sticks!
Mary
It really makes you look younger, not that you need it, I just love it girl.
Melissa Shields
Beautiful!
Debra
Fabulous! Best of luck! I can not wait to see the makeover!
kathy h
YOU CRACK ME UP!! I love your term “Homie Improvement”. May I steal it?
Your hair looks great. Good luck this week!!! Sending some positive vibes your way!!
Tina K
As a fellow pale person, I think the warmer hues really work with your skin tone. I’m loving it! You’ll look fab on the old tube.
Deb Guillette
I love it! I don’t know you except for this blog but somehow I think you are just as sweet as you are pretty. You guys are the cutest couple ever and you affection for one another is sooo obvious. So nice to see in this hostile world. I love your sense of taste and you motivate me to want to organize and make things pretty around here.
Thanks for the inspiration .
Sincerely,
Deb G. from Holden, Massachusetts
Katherine
Wow! You look amazing! Your new hairstyle really suits you : )
Katherine, OZ
Linnie
Love it!
Erika
Wow! I LOVE the new hair color! Honey-ish blonde with highlights is my favorite for myself as well. Great choice!
April
Hey there! I JUST discovered your blog and WOW! My sister’s name is Layla so I thought, “it has to be a cool blog”. 🙂
Also, I have that pillow from IKEA too 🙂 Looking forward to reading through all the fun stuff!
XOXO
April
Kristin
Wow! Your new look is amazing. Love it. Your face is much brighter with the darker hint in your hair.
Kelly Ledsinger
Just Lovely !!!
You Go Girl !!!
kelley
the new color is AWESOME!!!! Super on trend! keep it!
Layla
Thank you Kelley! I’m slowly but surely getting used to it! 😀