Rock City

This blog was created out of love for hair and the city of Detroit. As a hair stylist we are trained to know trends. Up and coming trends become our guides and clients always want "what's in"....or do they?  As I was studying trends for 2013 I found myself processing the images I was seeing on the runways into salon friendly styles that my clients would be confident walking around wearing. Passionate stylists allover the country will find themselves doing the same, but here's the interesting part.....the interpretations will all be very different depending on region. Whether you are East coast or West coast, Midwest or Southeast the perspective on trends will be unique. This blog is about Detroit. With a quirky blend of conservative business people, expressionistic artists, and everything in between there is no shortage of style. I invite you to follow my journey to defining style in Detroit. Get a peek into what inspires people when choosing hairstyles and what stylists are making a name around town. Look for me around the city, I'll be the girl with the camera and notebook asking people about all their personal hair routines.

Rock City

Wherever you may find yourself in Detroit, you will never be far from a unique establishment to quench you thirst or satisfy your hunger. Whether you are looking to have a few cocktails and take in some live music, or sip on some coffee and get lost in your laptop, you will find it here.  I thoroughly enjoy getting out and  people watching in these various establishments as each place draws its own exclusive mix of city goers.  As Detroit continues to flourish with new business all over the city I began to realize that the staff tends to have styles that are just as intriguing as their patrons. It makes sense, really....men and women in the service industry are generally hired based on a charming personality and appealing styles. 

Cye Pie Student/Songwriter/Lead singer of Atoms and Ease

This ultra busy girl on fire captured my attention while she was running around Bert's serving up ribs and cocktails to a very lively karaoke crowd one freezing cold Saturday afternoon. The deep freeze that crept across the state did not keep people home, but did leave them craving warm comfort food and plenty of drinks. I knew getting Cye to stop long enough to take a picture and ask some questions was going to be a challenge. I hate to be annoying while people are trying to work, but I'm certainly not above it, within reason of course. Waiting for a break in the action I lost her. After scanning the crowd to no avail my attention went back to enjoying the music. As I turned my head toward the stage, I realized that the girl that had the crowd on their feet was my missing waitress!!! Not once did I think to look for her on stage! Shortly after she finished her stellar performance, I noticed she had stopped for literally once second. I moved fast and snapped my pic. I found out that this artistic being colors, and styles, her own hair. She has been known to change it as often as once a week, depending on her mood. When craving change, Cye likes to keep it fresh and not repeat the same look twice. As the lead singer of Atoms and Ease, this musical trendsetter likes to keep her fans guessing. Her favorite attribute when it comes to her hair is the texture and how it feels in a big fluffy afro. I couldn't agree more. Love this look. See Cye live when Atoms and Ease performs on February 23rd at Northern Lights Lounge at 9pm. $5 cover.

Mikael Beverage Artist

On one balmy zero degree Tuesday morning I stopped into The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company to grab some coffee and quiet time to work after an early morning meeting. I was greeted with a warm smile and a head of hair worth photographing. Not sure my bashful barista was in love with my picture snapping and question asking but he hesitantly obliged......sort of. As far as who maintains his look, he laughed at my silly question and informed me he handles that himself. I got the impression that hair isn't Mikael's number one priority so I left it at that, and he got back to work.. He was a great sport and had graciously allowed me to fuss over him long enough with my picture taking and my request to divulge his hair secrets.. 

Haute Hair Detroit On Location

Next weekend I will be travelling to Atlanta for the Bronner Bros International Hair Show, and Haute Hair Detroit is coming with me. I will be covering my trip through pictures, and letting you all in to get a peak at what goes on behind the scenes in your stylist's creative mind as seen at one of the biggest shows of the year. If you happen to be there I will be at booth 939, stop by and say hi, maybe you will be featured in the next edition of Haute Hair Detroit!!