Thursday, March 27, 2014

Dreadlocks



Dreadlocks, also called locks, dreads, or Jata, are matted hair formed into ropes or coils. Typically, dreadlocks are intentionally formed using a lot of backcombing and a sort of "fire-starter" hand motion, but, depending on the hair texture, dreads can be formed using the neglect method as well. Dreadlocks, when forming must be washed up to twice a week, a common misconception of dreadlocks is that dreadlock wearer doesn't wash their hair, but this is not the case.



Dreadlocks are most commonly associated with the Rastafari movement, but dreadlocks have been worn by many cultures going back to ancient times. The first reported dreadlocks were said to be in North American and Ancient Egypt used in wigs.










Some celebrities who wore dreadlocks:






Adorn now has two ladies who can work on your dreads so don't hesitate to call! (828) 225-8828







Sunday, March 23, 2014

Blog for Bobs

So incredibly classic in their nature that they deserve their very own blog.
    Starting to make an appearance around 1910, bobs became the most popular hairstyle for women in the 1920s. Adopted by women who were rejecting old traditions and moving forward into modernity, they were making a statement as being "liberated".

A short story called "Bernice Bobs her Hair," written by F. Scott Fitsgerald in 1920 is about a girl named Bernice who is socially inept and goes to stay with her cousin, Marjorie, who views Bernice as a burden on her social life. None of the boys want to dance with Bernice, either.
Bernice hears Majorie complain to Marjorie's mother that Bernice is socially hopeless. Bernice announces that she's going to leave and Marjorie reacts unfazed. Bernice then relents to Majorie turning her into a society girl. Marjorie teaches Bernice how to hold conversations, flirt with every boy including unattractive ones to make herself seem more desirable, and how to dance. Bernice gets really good at being a society girl. Her best line is threatening to bob her hair and telling the boys they can watch. She gets so good, in fact, that she peaks the interest of one of Marjorie's beaus, Warren. Out of jealousy, Marjorie convinces Bernice to bob her hair. The bob looks flat and strange on Bernice and all the boys quickly lose interest.
Marjorie's mother says that Bernice's haircut will likely cause a scandal at the upcoming party that is in Marjorie's honor as the haircut was seen as a statement for "liberated" women. Bernice decides to go that night on a train leaving at 1 a.m. Before she leaves, she sneaks into her cousins room and cuts of her braids. She throws them on Warren's front porch on her way to the train.

 Famous women who sported this cut included:

Clara Bow

Joan Crawford

Lady Diana Cooper

There are five different kinds of bobs:

Chinese bob: Cut at the neckline, bobbed up around the edge.

A-line bob: A typical bob cut, with slightly longer hair in front, cut in an asymmetrical style.

Shingle bob: An old-fashioned, dome-shaped bob with the back razor-cut very short into a V shape.

Buzz cut bob: Where it is shoulder-length in the front and close-cropped at the back.

Shaggy bob: A messy bob layered with a razor.

Here are a few inspirational examples to get you excited:













Friday, March 21, 2014

Iconic Hairstyles and Their Modern Day Replicas (To Inspire You!)

Just a few....

Jean Seberg and Natalie Portman







Demi Moore and Anne Hathaway






 Lauren Bacall and Coco Sumner


Cybill Shepherd









Thursday, March 20, 2014

Let's Talk, Brides

To All Those Lucky Ladies,

   So, it happened, someone popped the question and the knot is set to be tied and now the clock is ticking. After the warm rush of emotions simmer down, you are left with a long to-do list. 
   Typically, a lot of people getting ready to be married have never done this before and thus, know not what the steps may be. Fear not! We have planned around hectic schedules countless times and always make sure your day is perfect. We also probably have the widest knowledge of vendors in the area and can 'hook it up' as they say. The first thing I would recommend is signing up for our newsletter! Through that you will have access to tips, tricks, and deals that will greatly benefit you on your big day. Plus, we're are pretty good at this whole hair and makeup thing if we do say so ourselves...









 


   
Finally, we have some big news! Adorn is now working with the Edge Gallery and will be using their space as a bridal suite so that you and all your friends can spread out comfortably and enjoy sitting and spending time in a bright, sunny area filled with amazing woodwork! Yay!