Fall is when we get vampy with it.  Dark purple lips, black nails and boots galore.  Bust out the leather jackets and the black stockings!!!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Acetona Nail Bar.  It is located in the heart of Little Havana, and has an amazing vibe.  As you walk in you are greeted by beautiful artwork, a friendly staff, and a modern industrial looking nail salon and blow out bar.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
There was no wait at all, and everyone I met was very sweet.  Lucky for me I came in time for happy hour so I had a really nice mojito.  

​THE CONS
Of course no place is perfect so while overall I had a great experience there were a few things that weren't quite right.  The woman who did my manicure must have been quite inexperienced because she cut way more that just cuticle I'm pretty sure she was cutting live skin.  When she finished the owner ended up giving me a second manicure because clearly the first wasn't up to standard.  The second con would be the price.  I jumped at a chance to try this place based on the prices on the website.  Gel Manicure for $15.  It was too good to be true.  The new price is $30, but I did get a $10 discount for my inconvenience without even asking so that kinda helped.  Hopefully they update the website soon.

THE PROS​
Enough of the cons.  On to the pros.  After attending beauty school you are obsessed with sanitation.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that their pedicure bowls did not have those cesspools of fungal infections which most of you would recognize as a spa bath with jets.  They had the bowls which are easily removed, easily cleaned, and easily sanitized.  Any place that is forward thinking enough to have this type of set up deserves repeat business because they have their clients best interests in mind.  Another pro would be the staff in general.  It's a family friendly environment.  Everyone is kind and makes you feel at home.  They have a wide selection of colors with no bootleg brands that you might find at the dollar store.

TO RECOMMEND OR NOT THAT IS THE QUESTION.
Overall I can see that the owner is a professional interested in the growth and development of her employees and takes excellent care of her clients.  I am excited to go back for a pedicure and I would recommend Acetona Nail Bar to anyone that is looking for an affordable manicure, pedicure, or blowout.

                    www.acetonanailbar.com/

The great debate.  Can't we all just get along?  There are so many options out here when it comes to hair care and maintenance.  With all the different hair textures, levels of commitment, and massive opinions it all boils down to personal preference.

Relaxer aka creamy crack aka the holy grail of hair care in my opinion receives a bad rap based on inaccurate information from mostly kitchen beauticians and graduates of YouTube University.  I wore a relaxer for several years and the only reason I stopped is because I could not find a stylist who could relax my whole head without burning me.  When applied correctly a relaxer will not damage the hair, and best of all save you time.  The key is to find a licensed professional who knows what they are doing, stays up to date with the newest products and techniques, and genuinely cares about you and the health of your hair.

Now, I have been natural for about 4 years now and I love it, however, I still fall in to the other category because I use a straightening treatment on my hair similar to Keratin which I will review tomorrow.  

I respect all my natural sisters.  It takes time and dedication to really embrace natural hair.  From growing out your relaxer to big chops, to the ordeal of wash day you all are truly winning life.  Now of course the natural hair care movement has been hyped through social media, and I believe that hype detracts from the beauty of natural hair.  Being natural is not a fad you grow out of or something that should be argued over.  

All in all I have to say it is just hair.  We are all one big happy hair lovin' family.  Whether you choose to rock a fro or a wrap the important part is that you love it and it fits your lifestyle.  Just in case you were wondering I style every type of hair, and if you are in the Miami area I would love to be your stylist.

Have a blessed day beauties.

XOXO,
Tamara

Don't you love receiving packages?  Honestly, when I come home and I see FedEx, UPS or USPS I am excited because I know I get to unwrap a new bundle of joy.  Today I was pleasantly surprised to find my brand new flyers waiting for me.

I don't know where I am going to pass them out or who I am targeting, but I am one step closer to making that money honey.

SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
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How exciting.  My first blog post.  Today I would like to take a moment to introduce myself.  My name is Tamara, but everyone calls me Tammy.  I was born in New York, and came to Miami when I was 5 years old.  I have the best mom in the world, and a little brother who isn't so little.  At 6 foot 2 inches I think he qualifies for hulk status.

I am of Jamaican descent, but I do not speak Patois.  I do however, enjoy cooking for my family, and dancing to reggae.

4 years ago I found my passion for hair and makeup.  1.5 years ago I decided to legitimize my passion by going to cosmetology school.  I am now a Beauty School graduate, and a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Florida.  What a blessing it is to finally be finished with this part of my journey.

I have always been fascinated by extensions, and the more I learn about this industry the more I fall in love with it.  I specialize in natural and affordable extension applications.  Whether you want a sew in, micro beads, tape ins, or a combination of different methods I'm your go to stylist.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge, and interacting with anyone who takes the time to engage with me.

Have a blessed day beauties.

XOXO, 
Tamara