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! Great color choice. It totally suits you!! You’re going to knock their TV socks off!
This look is absolutely perfect for you! Now, your warm and welcoming personality is reflected in the warmth of your hair color. You made the totally right choice with this look!
Beautiful inside and out…..I think so!!!
Super cute look! I love the warm ups! Funny how we love a bit a girl time but can’t wait to get back to our guys!
Layla…one more thing. Get thee to a Sephora or online and buy MAC blush in the hilariously named color called “Orgasm”. This color would be SO complimentary to your new look. It’s a peachy/pink/with-not-sparkly gold in it. You’ll look fabulous in it!
This is not a paid commentary….I just love trying out new colors….and this one is a keeper……..
I’m replying to myself. It’s not MAC It.s NARS Blus.
I have that blush! It’s a good one.
You look lovely! The new color gives you a gorgeous rosey glow across your cheeks. Never a bad thing in my book!
OMG, not that you weren’t as pretty as all get out before, but you look amazing!!! IF you’re ever in the DFW area, I’d love to do your makeup! I’m a former makeup artist who still loves to dabble. This hair colour warmed up your complexion so much. You just glow now!!!!!!
Sherri
LOVE the new hair color! Well done girl!
OMG!! Layla your hair looks fabulous!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!
You look gawgeous! Definitely better for TV lights. 🙂 Go get ’em.
Uptown!
My daughter who owns a beauty salon says to me all the time.. “Now it doesn’t look like it came out of a box.” Love the new color..adds so much more depth. Good luck on the show! 🙂
Love the new look. It brightens your face and makes you look beautiful, not that you weren’t beautiful to begin with. A great homie makeover.
Girl you even looked great with the foil in your hair! And the final do is gorgeous! What’s the difference in the “stick” and the “iron”? I need a homie improvement too – something to get some height up top since the long hair pulls it down. Hope I run into you guys in a homegoods or other store in Atlanta next week as we move our son up there. Go eat at Murphys in the Virginia Highlands area or PF Changs at the Mall of Georgia while you are there.
Good luck with the pilot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How could you be any cuter?
A girl’s gotta treat herself sometimes! I’m glad you enjoyed and we can’t wait to see your pilot!
You guys are too cute together.
I LOVE the new hair color, Layla. Such a great color for fall! And it does look much “warmer.” Those curling sticks are awesome. They actually have special gloves you can wear so you don’t burn yourself…
Oh Layla! That last photo prompted me to come on over from my reader and comment on how beautiful your new color is on you! Gorgeous!! So soft and yet – still blonde bombshell!
Layla… it’s gorgeous!!!! This makes me want to go out and do some “homie makeover” of my own. Stunning!!!!
You look fabulous dah-ling! I am so excited for you guys!! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Now I must go puchase a curling stick…
I may be biased – but I LOVE IT!!! 🙂 Here’s to a fun week ahead!
Looks great, Layla! Have fun!!
so pretty!! and the picture of you two is amazing. Frame that one to hang in your home. 🙂
You are always pretty–but your new color is a softer pretty…Good wishes for your show…
Layla, you look amazing! I’ve always loved your hair, but this color is so flattering for you, it makes you all glowy 🙂
Love, love, love it! You’re awesome super cute, but that color looks amazing on you!
LOVE the new look!
You look amazing! So beautiful! But you always look gorgeous!
Love it!
love it! we need another pic with natural light so we can see all the pretty highlights! The cut is perfect for your sweet face. Best wishes on your new show!!
Layla-LOVE LOVE LOVE the new hair!
how fun was that. luv the new color and soft waves!
I LOVE the new color. You look amazing
Wow, it looks sooo good! Perfect color for you for the fall season. I have a curling stick that I got at Target and it comes with a little glove so you dont burn your hand! Once you use it a couple times it gets really fast!
You look lovely Layla! The new color brings so much more color to your face! 🙂
You’re a beautiful gal regardless of the color of your hair! I love the photo of you and Kevin. Wishing you lots of luck with your show! I would love to watch you guys on TV.
You were always completely adorable, but I have to say I love the new hair!!! Such a great picture of you and Kev too! Best Wishes – you will do fantastic!
LOVE it! A good hairdresser is much more than someone that cuts hair. She has to be an artist as well and know what colors suit someone. She and you chose well!
Donna
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You looked great before, but the warmer tones just seem to add more depth. Ain’t it grand when a new style works out! 🙂
Never thought there was room for “improvement” but Meghan got it right.
You look GREAT!
Dee
They both did a really great job…it looks awesome! You will love it for this fall and winter.
Love the new color! Perfect for fall.
I just love your make-over. You look so cute!!
This color looks great on you, Layla! It really warms up your complexion. Very flattering!
I LOVE! your new color and cut. I thought your hair was pretty before but this color really goes with your skin tone. And the cut is cute, I am sure Kev thought you were just as pretty after as you were before.
Love the new “do”!
Layla, it’s beautiful!! *you* are beautiful! I love it! Best wishes on the big room makeover!
Love the new do! A perfect color and cut! 🙂
It looks incredible! But, you look beautiful no matter how you wear your hair…
I NEED a Parlor! Just Gorgeous, Lori
You look beautiful.