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Matt and Kim Tour
WHISPER STATE OR SCREAM A Style Piece by Jennifer Fredrickson
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ometimes talking to a hairdresser is like talking to someone who doesn’t speak English. Getting two people to understand the same vision can be a challenge, but it’s important that your hairdresser understands exactly what you want from your hair so you leave with hair that you love and is what you want. Our job is to create your vision; however, your job is to express what you want clearly. When you first sit in your stylist’s chair, they should ask you a few basic questions. It’s important that we get a feel for you, for your lifestyle and what you want from your hair. The first question should always be, “what do you have in mind?” Remember, this is your hair, you’re not going to have us there to style it for you every day and we want you to love your hair. We also need to know, do you heat style or are you a wash and go kind of person. Lastly, we need to know what kind of products you use or want to use. It sounds daunting I know. Here are some simple things you can do to ensure your hair comes out exactly how you want your hair to look and convey the image you are going for. First of all, bring pictures! We love pictures; it helps us to see what you are seeing. Beyond that, what I consider to be a chocolate
brunette may be darker than what you have in mind, or you may want a bob that is shattered rather than the smooth Victoria Beckham bob. If you can’t find pictures of what you want, you can always show us things you don’t like so we know what to stay away from. When dealing with color, I like to use the whisper, state or scream dialogue with my clients. If you want just a soft, barely there sun kissed look with your highlights and ask for a whisper of blonde, your stylist wil instantly know it’s going to be soft and natural looking. If you ask them for color that states red, we know you’re looking for something that is unapologetically colored while stil within the realm of natural. If you tell us you’re looking for pieces of green that scream punk rock, that’s when we know it’s safe to run wild. Also, color comes in a bil ion shades, tones, and levels, don’t be afraid to ask your stylist to show you swatches of the tone and idea of what you both have in mind for your hair. Lastly speak up! If your bangs aren’t short enough, tell us! We’d rather fix it right there than have you miserable because you hate your hair and not come back to us. If your cut feels uneven, point it out and we’ll double check it. Remember, we want you to fall in love with your hair.
Matt and Kim on Tour WRITTEN BY CHRIS THORNHILL
Following a new single release aptly titled, “Let's Go” in support for their next album called Lightning, Matt and Kim are going on tour. I personally have seen the duo twice, once on their headlining tour and the other on the Honda Civic Tour, opening for the likes of My Chemical Romance and Blink-182, and I can say with confidence, their show is one not to be missed. They provide a live performance that combines interactive bits along with a ton of songs mixed with fun covers mixed all together in a set that will win you over without a doubt. Seeing them in support of their new album will without a doubt mix their old music with some new songs as well. Check out if they are coming near you at www.mattandkimmusic.com/tour