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A place where i share inspiration, tips, behind the scene stories, and advice for brides and beauty lovers alike. Whether you are planning your big day or just love a good hair transformation, there’s something here for you.
- Wedding Morning Hair TimelineBrides getting married in 2026 💍One thing I see constantly as a bridal hairstylist is brides wishing they had started planning their wedding morning timeline earlier. Hair takes longer thanContinue reading “Wedding Morning Hair Timeline”
- Which bridal style feels most like you✨ A gentle reminder for brides planning their wedding hair ✨When it comes to your wedding day, your hairstyle doesn’t need to follow trends…and it definitely doesn’t need to followContinue reading “Which bridal style feels most like you”
- Where the Magic HappensThis is where the magic happens.We laugh. We cry.Sometimes we don’t even know why.We share. We care.Knowing this is a safe place here.Stories spill straight from the heart-Of coming together…Continue reading “Where the Magic Happens”
- Bridal Shouldn’t Mean Marked UpGetting married is one of the most beautiful seasons of your life… but let’s be real, it can also be one of the most expensive. 💍 That’s why I’ve madeContinue reading “Bridal Shouldn’t Mean Marked Up”
- Bridal Hair MagicToday’s bride gave me the biggest honor an artist can receive-total creative freedom.She told me, “I love your work, just do whatever you are inspired to do ✨️ When IContinue reading “Bridal Hair Magic”
- 5 Mistakes Brides Make With Hair5 mistakes brides make with hair are: Brides, your trial is for you to be pampered, feel seen and beautiful and begin your bridal journey. I am here to createContinue reading “5 Mistakes Brides Make With Hair”
- I Hit the Cement, and Everything ChangedIt was February of 2022, just over a month into attending Hairdressing School. Hubby took me to Harrison Hot Springs for Valentines Day dinner and hot tubs to relax, asContinue reading “I Hit the Cement, and Everything Changed”
- If You’ve Always Hated Your HairWe’ve all been there. Getting ready for your event, outfit chosen, time is ticking, but you don’t know what to do with your hair. and though you have tried newContinue reading “If You’ve Always Hated Your Hair”
- Bridal Hair Vibes, Whats Yours?Let’s talk bridal hair vibes. Which of these styles are you most drawn to for your wedding day? A. Sleek and elegant B. Boho braid queen C. Romantic Low bunContinue reading “Bridal Hair Vibes, Whats Yours?”
- Brides, feeling overwhelmed with deciding on your bridal hairstyle?It’s totally normal to feel this way. After all, its not like you’ve ever done this before. I can help! Heres how: When you book a bridal trial, we talkContinue reading “Brides, feeling overwhelmed with deciding on your bridal hairstyle?”
- 7 Things Every Bride Should Know Before Choosing a Bridal HairstylistPlanning your wedding comes with a million decisions — but one of the most personal and emotional is how you’ll look and feel on your big day. And that startsContinue reading “7 Things Every Bride Should Know Before Choosing a Bridal Hairstylist”
- Bridal Party Hair: Who Should Be In The ChairPlanning your wedding morning? One of the most common questions i get as a bridal hairstylist is: Who should get their hair done on my big day? Of course theContinue reading “Bridal Party Hair: Who Should Be In The Chair”
- The Real Reason Your Bridal Trial MattersBrides, let’s talk about why bridal hair trial is so important. 💍 It’s not just a practice run. It’s where the magic really begins. ✨️I get to learn your hair-howContinue reading “The Real Reason Your Bridal Trial Matters”
- Brides, read this before choosing your bridal hairstylistYou’re not just booking someone to do your hair. You’re choosing someone to translate your vision into reality for one of the most meaningful days of your life. You wantContinue reading “Brides, read this before choosing your bridal hairstylist”
- Bridal Hair Trials: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of YoursAs a bridal stylist who’s worked with so many amazing brides, I can confidently say this; A great hair trial isnt just about testing styles It’s about setting the stageContinue reading “Bridal Hair Trials: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Yours”
- Recipe for a Happy Marriage- Poem Edition
- Self -Love, A poemAs a bridal hairstylist, I often meet young brides that are always looking after everyone else-mom, bridesmaids, grandma, friends, and they forget that its ok to stop for a minuteContinue reading ” Self -Love, A poem”
- That MomentIt’s all about that moment when a bride sees herself and tears. For she knows she is ready and can rest her hair fears. Her smile literally lights up theContinue reading “That Moment”
- Time to UnplugHow do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? So-here i am unwinding on a rainy spring morning on my back deck,Continue reading “Time to Unplug”
- What to Expect at Bridal TrialIf you have any questions or concerns about your trial, or whether to have one, please reach out. Id be happy to chat and help guide you to your uniqueContinue reading “What to Expect at Bridal Trial”
- 5 Things To Do To Make Your Wedding Hairstyle LastSetting yourself up for a perfect hair day starts long before I put in the bobby pins. Your wedding hair should feel as strong and beautiful as you are. ReachContinue reading “5 Things To Do To Make Your Wedding Hairstyle Last”
- My SuperpowerWhat are you good at? When I think of what im good at, my mind immediately went to hair and heart. Hair is the only thing that i do andContinue reading “My Superpower”
- About MeHi, I am Joanne-bridal hair artist, calm morning companion, and the heart behind Lioness Mane Events. Before I ever picked up a curling iron professionally, i was working full-time asContinue reading “About Me”
- Dreamjob for a dayWhat’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I think it would be so cool to do Simon Squibbs job for a day if I couldContinue reading “Dreamjob for a day”
- WANT LONG HAIR? READ THISTips to help your hair grow If you are trying to grow out your hair, there are a few things to consider Split ends happen. Do you know split endsContinue reading “WANT LONG HAIR? READ THIS”
- One Word Describing MeWhat is one word that describes you? This was difficult to reflect on, as i feel it depends when you ask. In the mornings I would describe myself as fresh,Continue reading “One Word Describing Me”
- Giving back for GradsHad the honor of being a volunteer for Putting on the Glitz this year at Thomas Haney Secondary.Local businesses and partners all work together to provide local high school graduatesContinue reading “Giving back for Grads”
- Our ConsultationOur consultation is the foundation of my services. Our consultation is the foundation of everything happening in my chair. I won’t start a service until I know we are onContinue reading “Our Consultation”
- Breaking down the beehiveThe Beehive hairstyle beginning Brides, If you are looking to achieve volume and height, it’s the beehive hairstyle. I remember when I was little, I would watch my mother teasingContinue reading “Breaking down the beehive”
- Bridal Hair Trial ExplainedWith bridal season gearing up, I would like to talk about bridal hair trials and what happens at that service. But 1st, just to be clear, The bridal hair trialContinue reading “Bridal Hair Trial Explained”
- Retro 1940sI’m fascinated with the history of hairstyles through the years and often dreamed of living in a different era. The 1940s was a time I would have loved to seeContinue reading “Retro 1940s”
- Connections, My PoemFrom the first point of contact to the finish, its about so much more than just hair. Its an energy exchange, getting on the same page, proving my skill, intentions,Continue reading “Connections, My Poem”
- Glam waves for wedding dayAll about glam waves, behind the scenes Did someone say glam waves? Let’s talk about it. For this style to look the best and have the best hold, i recommendContinue reading “Glam waves for wedding day”
- Shopping spree dayWhere would you go on a shopping spree? Well this one is easy peasy to write about. If i could go on a shopping spree I would go to aContinue reading “Shopping spree day”
- My fail farwardHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Sometimes failing is just redirection. Since discovering a love for hair and bridal hairstyling I’ve been tryingContinue reading “My fail farward”
- Bridal diamonds, pearls & fascinator hatsWhats going in your hair on wedding day? What’s going in your hair for wedding day? You can do literally anything 😀 Remember that it’s all about the vibe ofContinue reading “Bridal diamonds, pearls & fascinator hats”
- My tribe, hair friendsI think about you sitting there, Stressing out, hating your hair. I can help you, show you a new style. You ready for a change? Have you felt this wayContinue reading “My tribe, hair friends”
- Need help with hair?This is exactly what I do, and I’d love to help you. When you don’t know how to find your ideal style When you aren’t sure what will look bestContinue reading “Need help with hair?”
- The crying brideThe time I made a bride cry When I got hired to do my first mobile bridal hair trial, i was sick to my stomach nervous. I took my timeContinue reading “The crying bride”
- Tip for choosing your bridal hairstyle.If you are used to having your hair up all the time, consider choosing an updo for wedding day. . Here me out If you are used to having yourContinue reading “Tip for choosing your bridal hairstyle.”
- Let themWhat advice would you give to your teenage self? If I could give my teenage self advise, it would be to let them. LET THEM call me over emotional becauseContinue reading “Let them”
- My bridal updos were $25When I started out as a bridal stylist back in 2019, I was self-taught, incredibly shy, and unsure of my abilities. My first wedding was for 4 people. Bride andContinue reading “My bridal updos were $25”
- My Best GiftShare one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. The best gift I’ve ever received was the first time someone believed in me. My childhood was not healthy, so IContinue reading “My Best Gift”
- Law of FamilyIf you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? If I could change a law it would be to get rid of senior homesContinue reading “Law of Family”
- My lottery dreamWhat would you do if you won the lottery? If I won the lottery I’d create a gated community for seniors to live out their days safely and independently, andContinue reading “My lottery dream”
- Why Pick Me?Getting married has got to be one of the most stressful times as well as the happiest. Pick me for hair because I’m one of the last people to beContinue reading “Why Pick Me?”
- My Dream JobWhat’s your dream job? My dream job is a bridal stylist and hairdresser. I love everything about weddings and being a part of making someone feel and look more beautifulContinue reading “My Dream Job”
- Bridal hair prepPrepping hair for wedding First id like to say congratulations to you, as I’m sure most of you reading this will be getting married soon. Getting your hair ready forContinue reading “Bridal hair prep”
- Communicating onlineIn what ways do you communicate online? I feel it’s important to think things through before communicating as it’s easy to have words misunderstood, vibes mismatched, and intentions misread. It’sContinue reading “Communicating online”
- Roadtrip to Prince GeorgeThink back on your most memorable road trip. I remember my first drive up to Prince George. It was a few years ago and i was heading up there toContinue reading “Roadtrip to Prince George”
- This is your sign to upgrade your hairstyleIf you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? Be honest. Do you still have the same hairstyle you did in high school? Only…..so much has changed since then.Continue reading “This is your sign to upgrade your hairstyle”
- Time and it’s valueDo you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I definately spend more time thinking ahead then I do my past and I realize something. There’sContinue reading “Time and it’s value”
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