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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Wow, it looks amazing!
Oh Layla! It’s beeeeeutiful! 🙂 I’m hoping so so much that I’ll be able to come over a day this week. My lil man has ear infections, so we’ll just see how it goes. Your new do is just fab! XOXO
P.S. The new color makes your eyes pop even more than before which I didn’t know was possible. Just lovely.
Great makeover! I am soooo excited about your show possibilities. I have been a fan for a very long time and you are *exactly* what TV needs right now. Good luck!
You look fabulous…made a beautiful gal into a sensational one. More sophisticated and polished…ready for your close-up!
very cute…what a great little make over!! i am so thrilled for you and kev-your show will be the best thing that has happened to TV for awhile..keep on keeping on!
chris
wow – so pretty!!!! love the changes.
absolutely lovely.
good luck with the makeover.
cheryl xox.
You look like- a TV Decorating show star! 🙂
My best- Diane
Love everything about your makeover! Including the outfit!
Love it….isn’t it fun to pamper yourself 🙂
You look great-the new color is perfect!
Your hair looks great. I did not realize that your old color washed you out. The new color looks so nice on you. Great job!
You guy look awesome! Love the hair and the outfit. You were adorable before but now your ready to show off to the world. Good luck with everything. You all will do great.
I love it! It looks fresh and natural 🙂
wow Layla! I always thought you were beautiful before, but now…well now you really look like a celebrity! Where is the red carpet?!
A curling stick, huh?! Need to check one of those out.
Brittany
you look amazing. It really brings out a glow in your skin and your eyes!! The right hair color makes all the difference and she did a great job. I know if I don’t have gold highlights and undertones in my hair, I look lifeless, but when I get the right base,my whole face brightens up!! You are more than camera ready!!!! xo Kathysue
You looked good before, but now you look absolutely beautiful. I recently took the plunge to “warm up” my too-blonde hair. I am a natural blonde, but had been highlighting my hair for years. You’ll find that you can wear different colors (of makeup & clothing). In the long run, it’s less maintenance & allows more time for “home improvement”. I can’t wait for your new show! Good luck to you & Kevin 🙂
I love the warm up! It really complements your coloring!
Beautiful! I can’t wait to see it on tv!
Debbie
Your hair looks so beautiful. Cute picture of the two of you.
Looks like you guys are having a blast getting ready for your new “possible” show! How fun! Isn’t it fun getting a new look? 🙂 Looks great & Enjoy!
LOVE the new hair!
Dad and I love your new hair color. It makes you look radiant. You really look beautiful. We really loved the picture of Kev and you. Good luck this week with the makeover!! God Bless!!
That style and color looks fantastic, but if you keep smiling it won’t matter what your hair is like – it seems to me that your beauty shines from within.
Yes! What a nice improvement. I didn’t realize it until you did it, but your former color was veering into the…overly blonde…territory. Even in the b/w shot, the new shade is lovely.
it’s always good to pamper ourselves a little bit and i love your new “you”…..when you get back home contact me when you get a chance, i might have something to donate for one of your photo shoots!
xoxo,
judy
Layla and Kevin: You are a beautiful person, inside and out. That being said, I really do like this hair color on you; it is so natural. The picture of you together is great! Have fun with your makeover,
Looks great Layla!
I think they have a special glove you can wear when using the curler so that the hand doing the wrapping is safe! Then you just have to worry about your ears and neck. Yikes!
You and Kevin are insanely cute!
Love the new look. The warmer color looks great!
Gorgeous! You were super cute before, but now – wow! Good luck with the upcoming show. 🙂
Your hair looks great, love the new color! I’ve tried to use my regular curling iron as a “stick” and thankfully there have been zero burns YET!
You look beautimous!! Good luck with the show! We’ll be watching from Millbrook Cottage in Jacksonville (Alabama, not Florida!)
Your hair looked beautiful before, but somehow even better now! I love that shade on you!
Here is a tip for that curling wand- most (all?) of them come with a heat protectant glove for the hand that is wrapping your hair around the barrel. Should prevent burns.
love it! great color!
Super cute! There’s nothing like a new do to perk you up and make you feel good!
C U T E ! It’s amazing how that little bit of warmth changed your whole look, in a good way. It totally softened you. Love it. Your “after” outfit is great as well! How could this not end up on tv? Please oh please oh please HGTV.
You look great either way.. Warmer? I don’t think you could look or be more warm that you are.. I just love you and Kev. Yall seem so in love with each other and with life.. Thanks so much for sharing these fun moments…
You look adorable; but then you always do! Good luck with your pilot shoot. Fingers crossed for you both.
Oh, you look GORGEOUS! So excited for you guys!
Very pretty!!
well, honey, you’re adorable. Like, MEGA-adorable! love you…can’t wait to see you!
🙂
shaunna
Beautiful………
I had my doubts…………but……………………you look BEAUTIFUL.
Look at your GORGEOUS eyes!!!!!!!!
Beautiful before……………..
Past Fabulous after!!!!!!!!!!
Wow Layla is that you? Hope Kev got a little pampering too. Well…just the stunning new wife might have been plenty. Getting very excited!
Wow…your friend is definitely a color pro….looks so natural!! Have a great time with the pilot…I too am really looking forward watching it!!
Seriously, beautiful. A perfect look for fall. I am excited to hear all about shoot!
You look amazing!!
Wow! I’ve always thought you were super duper adorable and gorgeous to begin with, but if it’s possible, you’re even more beautiful now! You are going to look great and do great on your show!
I’ve always thought, a woman can handle almost anything if she feels like she looks good doing it, so let your new look calm any new show jitters. 🙂
~Sarah
Beautiful!
As if you could get any more beeeauuutiful! 🙂 Love the hair and the pic! Can’t wait to see what this journey has in store for you two sweeties.
xo