Who, What, WEAR, When...

Just incase you have missed the memo or missed one of us talking about it in the salon, fashion week has arrived! Here is a little extra info and some links if are still feeling a little out of the loop.

Who: 

Any and all Nashvillians (or visiting friends and family) that want to be a part of Nashville's budding fashion industry. Or just anyone who likes to party and look good!

What:

Nashville Fashion Week (NFW) Just incase you haven't heard of this yet, this will be the third annual fashion week this lovely city has hosted. It is a chance for smaller and even some local designers to showcase their best work and a chance for Nashville to show off some of it's best venues! These events are held all over town and accompanied by sponsored shopping days, brunches, and of course, after parties. Check out Nashville Fashion Week's site for tickets and an event calendar.

Where: Starting on Tuesday there will be runway shows everyday until Saturday and this year all of us at Salon Nfuse will be doing the hair for the runway shows on Thursday. And this year we are serving up something a little different, it is a late morning show at the Belmont Mansion followed by brunch at Belmont Boulevard's newest restaurant blvd. It is the new restaurant by Arnold Mynt and we will be there so we would love to see some familiar faces! The designers we are proud to be working with are Nashville's own Modern Trousseau and Memeka by Gustavo Cadile. You can check out their stunning designs here and here. 

(Wear): Whatever you are feeling! Fashion (hair included!) is a wonderful way to put your best you on display. We are always here (except for this Thursday) for any blowout or sexy beach, Victoria's Secret hair situation.

When: All this week starting Tuesday. We would be thrilled to see all of our Nfuse family on Thursday and would love even more to hear about your other NFW shenanigans. Please check out the schedule on their site posted above and don't hesitate to follow them on Facebook (Nashville Fashion Week) and on Twitter @NashFashWeek. Don't forget to also follow Salon Nfuse on Facebook and on Twitter @salonnfuse.

Do You Guys Really Use This Stuff?

That is a question we get all the time in the salon, mostly concerning Oribe products. The answer is not only "Yes!" but "Of Course!", maybe even "Duh!".

I am so passionate about these amazing products (life changing, really) that I would do just about anything to get a job with them. Don't worry, I won't be giving up this job anytime soon but as an educator... even an assistant. I love them that much. 

I want to take a moment to properly (after two and a half years!) introduce everyone to our product lines and I'm starting with Oribe. 

Photo: Allure

I'll start with the pronunciation, Or-bay. Not exactly how it looks but once you get it it will roll off the tongue. Oribe is more than a  product line, it happens to be the name of a very talented Cuban man. He has most definitely been one of the most influential hairstylists of the past 30 years and is one of the reasons that I do hair. In 2011 he styled 9 of the 12 American Vogue covers and has worked with countless celebrities, some of the more notable include Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, and Scarlett Johansson but I could go on and on. He is a true artist and such an inspiration. He has collected a team of amazing people (from his business partners, to the office ladies, and the educators) to make an exceptional boutique company that he has put his heart and soul into. Not to mention, styling products that once you find your match, you can't live without. 

The proof is in the internet. Everywhere from some of my favorite hair and makeup artists that I follow on Instagram to huge sites like thebeautydepartment.com feature Oribe products regularly. They have also won numerous Editor's Choice awards and Reader's Choice awards in many a magazine. I strongly encourage you to Google. 

Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @oribehaircare and on Facebook under Oribe Hair Care. Be sure to also check out their website, Oribe.

And my favorites?

Soft Lacquer

Dry

Gel Sérum 

Volumista

Après Beach

Fiber Groom

Supershine Light

There is also a slew of new products out and coming out. Don't be afraid to ask to try something new, we love that spirit!