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Ken Paves Made Me A Coachella Cinderella!

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I met Ken Paves in December, and it was friendship at first sight!

Fast friends!

He really listened to me, as he transformed my hair into Jaclyn Smith and Priscilla Presley’s lovechild.

I do believe I manifested this moment. I used to dream of having Ken Paves cut my hair!

All while dancing, and with no voice, due to a pesky case of laryngitis.

Charlie's Angels? I don't think so. I'm one of KEN'S Angels!!

Even without speaking, the man is a master communicator. He makes everyone feel valued, respected, important and beautiful. And he’s THE celebrity hairstylist, y’all!

He literally wrote the book. (*pictured here with Ken's book is all Heather Gardner jewelry)

So, when Ken and I decided that I should come in to his Ken Paves Salon in West Hollywood, before I headed out for Coachella, I could barely contain my excitement. The week had been quite a sad one, with having to say goodbye to my beloved Uncle A.V., and my heart just wasn’t into Coachella…and neither was my hair.

Before Ken Paves

Ken perked me right up. Once in my “Hairy Godmother’s” chair, we came up with the idea for “Coachella Cinderella,” complete with s-waves, his clip-inextensions, and lots of volume, thanks to his line, You Are Beautiful, available now at Walmart. Big fan of this line, guys. BIG fan. I recommend it to everyone.

Ken Paves' You Are Beautiful line - my go-to shampoo, that always leaves me with full, bouncy, voluminous hair that lasts for daaaaays

After a few hours, some bubbly and some even more bubbling conversation (interview to come on FabFitFun & here), I left with a ‘do that was definitely made for dancing.

Coachella Cinderella in her groove at Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs

But the best part? You can’t leave Ken’s chair, without him making you feel just the most beautiful you’ve ever felt. And when you use his products, he wants you to feel the same way. As much as the hair he creates is second to none and is, indeed, BEAUTIFUL, Ken himself is just one of the most beautiful, kindest, funniest, and most inspiring people I’ve ever met.

Ken Paves, You Are Beautiful, Ken Paves You Are Beautiful, Dawn McCoy, Ken Paves Salon

He actually makes me want to be a better person.

Ken working his magic

So, off I went to Coachella, with a killer head of Coachella Cinderella hair and my “Hairy Godfather” Ken’s words in my heart.

Coachella or Bust.

Thank you, Ken.

This Cinderella will never forget it.

 

xoxo,
Dawn

 

Tress Tuesday: hairdo by HairUWear Clip-in Bangs (yes, really)

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Every time I see Sandra Bullock with bangs, I want them.

 

Every time I see my BFF, actress Sarah Jane Morris, with her new bangs – I want them.

Sarah Jane Morris - cute with any hairstyle but especially Michelle Pfeiffer meets Diane Lane with bangs

 

Even in the rain, her bangs look flawless. Mine would be a frizzilicious mess. Sigh.

Sarah Jane Morris with gorgeous bangs even in the rain...sigh. I covet.

In fact, anytime I see any cute actress with bangs – well – I want them.

But, alas, my face shape was not the kind that was born to wear bangs. At least not all the time with a commitment and all. And my naturally frizzy, curly fine hair takes some major effort when it comes to perfect bang-styling. One of my biggest beauty regrets is that I didn’t get a brazilian blowout or keratin treatment prior to shooting this music video (a duet with Chris Richards) of Not So California (go ahead, check it out! You know you wanna. Yep, I sing too!). Oh sure, the bangs look good in the beginning but by the time we’re shooting on the beach, oooooh boy!

Before Beach Shoot: Bang Perfection

 

Post-beach shoot: Ack!!!! What happened and how did those strange things appear on my head?

That’s why I am L-O-V-I-N-G, LOOOOOVING these hairdo by HairUWear clip-in bangs.

Yep, you read that right! These are CLIP-IN bangs by hairdo by HairUWear!!! ($29)

 

For only $29.00 at Ulta, you can have the option of bangs every day. And the best part? They are completely able to be styled as you wish. Want some feathered bangs? Get your groove on! Want to curl them for a little beach wave action? Get beachy, you little mermaid.

These are what they look for prior to easy clip-in:

What they look like on their own: hairdo by HairUWear clip-in bangs ($29)

As for me, I love popping them in when my hair is not the squeaky cleanest, I have a little too much front frizz going on or I just want to switch up my look for one of the dozens of events I have that week. I love that it’s presto-changeo with virtually no effort or styling. I just part my hair, position the bangs and go.

Depending on where you clip them in, you can make them longer or shorter so it is truly a breeze!

I wore them on Saturday to Meg’s birthday pool party and NO ONE knew they weren’t real.

Pulling one over everybody at Meg's pool party...

And we’re talking beauty and fashion bloggers here, people! I had to show them to make them believe me!

Just another girl with bangs...nothing to see here!

So I can vouch for these 100%. Just choose the best color for you, use the little clip-combs to secure and bang it out whenever your little heart desires! Super easy and super fun! I am loving this style alternative!!!

 

xoxo,
BF

 

BF Asks: Do you look good with bangs or no bueno?