SPRING!! (and...a little more about me personally)

Yay! It is finally Spring!! I am so happy! And with spring comes exciting things! Firstly, I am so elated that the weather is finally warm! I NEED the sun and the warmth to be a happy. The Winter dragged on .....and on...

I am almost done with school! This is something I have working on for severalllllll years. The second I am done, I am going to feel a sense of accomplishment. Something I have accomplished that was not easy for me. Currently I am in the process of looking for a place to do my hours; I'll only need 2000 I believe. I choose to take these steps one day at a time or it gets overwhelming.

I have been trying to get my youtube channel more active because I work very hard on each video and artwork I put out. I so wish it was my full time job. I love working with photoshop and final cut. I am mostly self taught. I had a few classes in premiere. Long story short,  could not get a loan for a second bachelor's degree (in graphic art/design) because I already have a Bachelor's in Psychology. In order to get a school loan I had to continue working towards a master's program. I was actually excited because I thought I wanted to be an elementary school  teacher but after four classes I changed my mind yet again! I changed my mind again! I decided back to counseling.

Going back to growing my youtbube channel. I have goals! I have places to go, people to see, lol...not really, I just really wish the dreams I have been working on these past years will guide me to exactly where I am supposed to be. Which I have full faith that it will. On my channel you will find me explining how to color your hair or how to cut layers, but I notice that in trying so hard to not make it boring, my videos have been boring. Which is why I am now working on trying to show my personality more. As shy as I am, I have no idea how I even began a youtube channel. I have a lot of things to teach, I feel that my content is intersting, I just have to work on making it fun!

Well, this post came out a bit different than I intended, lol.

I will leave you with my latest video. It is my Spring hair! I took my hair from dark brown to a lighter rose gold shade. I added layers and show you a quick style using a curling wand. Click here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QmNJzpHKaQ&feature=youtu.be

Hope you like it! Thanks so much for all your support!

WOW! It's March!

I cannot BELIEVE it's March! Where has the time gone?! I swear my time is flying faster and faster. I have about three more classes in school and I'm already supposed to have a place to get my hours. All 2000 hours and 3 years supervised counseling. Sounds like it should go by fast, and it will! Just like my life is! I figured out what area i want to focus on. I've been meditating to a guided meditation on Youtube by Lilian Eden. She is a hypnotherapist. This is EXACTLY what I want to do! It's finally coming together.  These past few months I have been trying to figure out what I want to do because I have a lot of things I want to accomplish. Things like I want to grow my youtube channel (have been trying for years, lol), trying to finish homework, shooting/editing  videos (my dream job), working on photoshop artwork (my dream job) of course being a good mom is on the top of that list! ;))

Hope you all are well and enjoying your life. Just remember, I have to remind myself constantly, be happy. Trust me, find what makes you happy. We are all on that quest, we all want to be happy. I hope you find what makes you happy....When momma's happy, everyone is happy!  

Happy New Year 2015!!!

Hello ;))

Hope you all are doing well! I cannot believe that it is 2015! Not sure about you all but my time is flying by! We had a nice winter break. We went ice skating and I have no idea how to ice skate! The wall and I became really good friends! lol Next time I am taking someone that can show my son a good time 'cause he was at the wall with me when his poor uncle couldn't help him. His uncle (the one that can ice skate) was skating around trying to help all the kids... poor guy lol. Afterwards they had a great time at Monster Golf. Interesting way to play golf indoors.. in the dark!

So everyone went back to school, including me! I had a break as well. It was an AMAZING 2 weeks!! I was so happy to just be free not to worry about getting up at 6 am after not sleeping enough (mostly my fault).. I don't mean to complain I just wanted to express how GREAT it was to not do anything!

I finally figured out what I want to do. Yes, I am going to school for addiction counseling. I initially wanted to be a psychologist but honestly I am so tired of school and I cant' make it much longer. Yes, I am proud of myself because I honestly never thought I would even go back to school after all these years. But six years ago when a prego Sandy couldn't take another day of doing hair, that last stressful Saturday I decided never again. I thought I was over hair! I was mistaken. I decided that I couldn't just sit at home and do nothing, so I decided, GO BACK TO SCHOOL! I did so and I also decided to record me doing hair and makeup and uploading them on to Youtube! Both choices I am so happy about!

I have so many dreams...I will begin with what I wrote above because I do have to go now and I don't want to rush my story...

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hope you will continue to read my future posts...

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Wish me Luck!

Hi Friends!

I hope you all are doing well. I have a job interview tomorrow! I am excited and of course nervous. I am nervous not because I don't believe in myself, I am nervous because I get this way when I am placed in new situations and new people. So how to prepare? Am I supposed to bring my resume even though she has mine (from an email)? This is a great question to ask Terri. She knows all about this. So, aside from being nervous... I am excited! I know everything happens for a reason...

Here are some pics from this week...

 My hair is getting long...

 Woke up to this beautiful sky earlier this week! This picture does not do it justice!

 Last minute Halloween costume idea. Video How to on my channel, it was so easy!

 These last 2 pics were taken with my phone...It's getting harder to get a shot of my whole hair...lol

Have a great week Friends!! Love you all...

It's November!!

I cannot believe it's November again. These months are just flowing past! I have a couple more videos that I've done on my youtube channel linked here:

How To "V" Shaped Layers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvmcJpX0L3E&list=UUYRzs7WxtooXBljoyOuHsZA
and
How To Hair Styling for Long Hair Quick Simple Using blow dryer and Curling Wand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3HQhtF8CgA

I've been so busy trying to be a mom, go to school, learn a new video editing program ( I did it and love it!), do clients (wish I was busier in that department), and life in general. Trying, since 2009, to get my Youtube channel off the ground. I invested my IRA (and some $ borrowed from my mom) to get an online business going. The horrible truth about VANGUARD will be in my next post. This company made promises and just stole hard earned money. Do not do business with VANGUARD.

On a more positive note, the kids are healthy. I am healthy. And when no one else sees the potential in you, you have to work harder and prove to them that you can succeed. This will make me stronger.

...light will prevail... 

Thank you to all that have believed and supported me!

~love~ Sandy

Back to School!...and more goodies

Hello Friends!

Well Summer 2014 is officially over and back to school is our reality. Why does our Summer always seem to go by so fast? Well most likely because of the feeling we get when it's Summer. We are happy because it means no more getting up early, no more homework, no more worrying about tests...etc... But we can psych ourselves into feeling this way about school days also. For mommies that stay at home or work from home, "back to school" gives us time to first relax for a few minutes without "mommy, I'm hungry. mommy, can you make this or mommy, that" (I know I feel bad/guilty even thinking this but it is true). Then after we have met our girls for coffee or had a bit of private time then we can get on with our work. We can use this time to be productive. I believe it's all a matter of how you look at things. I know, "think positive, never negative"...but it is true. I have found that since I have stopped worrying and thought more positively, things in my life have begun to change. I think I'm on to something. I watched this show with Joan Rivers and her daughter, Melissa, when she was on her way for surgery and her words rang true to me. I am not quoting but she said something to the effect of... Remember Melissa,  this life is just one big movie. I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately and have been learning from a lot of people. People like, Manithyasudevi, truth me free, Kelli in the Raw...there are more but at the moment I can't think of them...So I am in the middle of finding "my truth" because I feel like it is different for everyone. How did this get from being the end of Summer blog to things that are a bit more personal. Did not mean that, lol

My main  point is to take your days one day at a time, try to think positive about situations that are not always fun, remember that the not so nice days are there so we can be more grateful for the Awesome days!

Thanks for taking the time to read this! I hope you all are enjoying this September. Stop by my youtube channel,  https://www.youtube.com/user/misssandycandy
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Here are my most recent videos!
How to Grow out Your Hair Long and Healthy

How to Create Layers in Your Hair

Have a GREAT WEEKEND FRIENDS!

Watch this Video to Fix your Broken Nail

You finally got your nails to grow out and one breaks! Deep within the nail bed. Watch this video to fix it before you yank it off and are in a lot pain.

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Life

Hello Friends!
I hope you are doing well. I have been crazy busy with work and school. I really wish there were more hours in the day! I have so many things I want to do and no time!! I know you all know how that feels! I am in a transitional period in my life, currently. I can go in so many directions but I  cannot quit school. It is a goal I set for myself, however, I am not sure I want to even continue with that path. I was interested in substance abuse counseling but I'm thinking if I do finish my schooling I will feel very accomplished but is this what I want to do with my life? I feel I am re-thinking this because I have been in the beauty business for so many years and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. The problem is  I cannot for the life of me transition into a different work force. Everyone is looking for experience in the field. Well I do have a lot of experience managing but not in the "new" field. It has been so difficult for me to find a new career. This leads me to believe it's not the correct path to take. I have, over the past 5 years, fallen in love with photoshop and making beauty tutorials for youtube. I wish more than anything in life that this was my job! I wish so badly that I had taken graphic design and website design and build. This would have been a dream job for me. But as I always believe EVERYTHING happens for a reason. So I am now just going stay positive and keep following my path. I hope you all are following your path and I will talk to you all soon.

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Learn how to Cut Texture into your Hair & Bye Bye split ends

You will love my new hair cutting video if you are brave enough to cut into your heavy hair. I noticed my hair was getting slightly triangular shaped and heavy. So I decided to cut into it so that it would be more textured. I also found split ends, so I show you how to get rid of them because if you do not cut them your strands will get split all the way up & your hair will appear unhealthy.

Here is the video Link. Hope you like it! Stop by my youtube channel (MissSandyCandy) so you can view more hair videos & makeup and much more!

Thanks for all your support!

Interested in Learning How to Cut Hair?

Hello Friends!

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! It's Sunday and tomorrow is back to school! I really mean back to school because this week my kids were out sick. Thank God they are better. It's been raining for 3 days and I really don't mean to be negative because I know it's a blessing when it rains, BUT, it is so dreary out I really become affected  by this weather. Not to mention it kills my back....

On a brighter note, I wish I knew those of you that live near me. I am trying to get some classes together for those of you that are interested in learning how to cut or style hair, or your family. It really is a good thing to know how to trim your hair or trim your kid's hair when you don't have a lot of time or money or you just don't feel like leaving the house. Also, when you know how to style your hair for your last minute night out and your stylist doesn't have an opening, you can still leave the house  looking your best! I am here to help so if you are interested please call me or email me...

phone~ 301-437-6115 
email~ SandyNHidrobo@aim.com (put "interested in your hair class" in the subject field)

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Reviews for Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream & Garnier 5 sec Blur Instant Smoother
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The ZigZag Parting

I know styles come and go and I've been waiting for the ZigZag parting to come around again. I know, I feel old, haha!  But when I saw the Hair from some of the designers for Spring/Summer 2015 I saw the zigzag parting. I was so happy! Of course when it comes around again the look is always a little different. This time the parting is a lot deeper, meaning going from one side to the other. I will say, if you are going to use this parting, part your hair first then add in any styling product or it will be too difficult to add in after it is styled.  (for curly look. for straight hair you can do it after the hair is dry, but before hair spray) Tomorrow I am going to try this with straight hair, but if you watch the video below this is how it will look on curled, textured hair. Can't wait for the Spring. I am so over the cold!!

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It's January 2014!!

01/16/2014

 

Hello Friends,

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to this new year. This year is a year for major changes in my life. Some things that are different is this website. Selling makeup just did not cut it on here. As much as I love makeup I cannot compete with Sephora! (I heart them too!) So I thought and thought what could this website be used for if not for makeup? Well why not things that I enjoy doing that may interest others. People always need logos or art work for their companies or websites & I enjoy coming up with the artwork.

Another change that I made this year is to change my major from elementary education to substance abuse counseling. This is what I wanted to do to begin with. I love learning and as much as I love doing hair & makeup, my back is getting worse instead of better. (Due to an automobile accident, I was hit from behind by a police officer!)

Some things stay the same and that is I still love making videos for my beauty channel on Youtube. I wish I had way more time for this!! Subscribe to learn how to cut hair and apply makeup here: MissSandyCandy

Bombshell Uncle Si Fake Orgasm Giveaway

Watch my beautiful friend!

Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/misssandycandy

 

I wanted to let you all know that I am licensed cosmetologist so if you have any requests at all, if you are a hair stylist and you have a question such as how to do a certain hair cut, highlight or color just let me know. Hit this link here http://www.youtube.com/user/misssandycandy  

and I will be happy to help! Or leave me a message here https://www.facebook.com/MissSandyCandy

 

Any type of question, I'd be happy to help.

Talk to you soon!!

What is an Eye Base?

This is the fun part about makeup. Playing with various colors of bases and how they can make your eye shadows appear. An eye base is not the same as an eye primer. You apply an eye primer to your eyes first, after your lotion has set in if you used any. The eye primer makes it so your eye shadow stays put all day and some act like a base also, depending if it has a bit of color. For example, Urban Decay Primer Potion is lighter in color so it could act like a base.

Eye bases come in a variety of colors. For instance, if you apply a dark base, like black, in to the outer corners and apply a white base on to your lid. Make sure to blend it out, but not too much or you'll end up blending out the product too much Blend out the edges. Now, apply a white shadow on top of the base on the lid, blending out the ends. For the dark base, apply a dark shadow to the outer corners on top of the base. In this example, by applying these bases under the shadows you are giving the shadow something to stick to and the best part about using a base is that it can really bring out and make your shadows pop!

Now you can play around with the different bases, use a variety of colors to see what does what.

Check some bases out here http://www.misssandycandy.com/primers--bases.html

Join my Monthly MissSandyCandy.com Giveaway!

06/17/2013

 

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It's simple, just join me on my links above and you will be entered. Each month I will be giving away a product from my sight. This month's Giveaway is Mac's Candy Yum Yum! A beautiful pink color, if you already have this shade, you may pick from the Mac lip chart in lipstick section of the product sections. I like to thank you all for your support!

Ombre without the Commitment

I have seen my share of Ombre hair lately and after so long I am still in love with the look. Getting the look without having to actually lighten or darken your hair  is really quite easy. All you have to do is use clip in  extensions.

Think about your hair, is your hair dark or light? All you have to remember about the Ombre look is contrast. So, if your hair  is light, add in black,  brown, red, pink, blue, etc., on the bottom. It could be gradual or not. If your hair is dark, you can add blond, red, blue, pink, etc., again it's all about the contrast. Some people like having your hair look out grown and some like the gradual color all the way down the hair shaft.

If you are going to try this, make sure you take the length of your hair, especially your layers, in consideration with your extensions. The extensions need to be able to show through as your bottom layer, this means that your layers have to be cut especially for your extensions. Section your hair up at the bottom, by taking two inches from the bottom and clip your hair away, clip in the extensions. If your hair is healthy you may need to lightly backcomb the root area so that the clip ins will not slide through the hair shaft. Take down a couple of inches more and do the same thing, teasing at the root before you clip in the extensions will help.

Watch this video to help you add in extensions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur19s9dR5Ok

Thanks for all your support!

~Sandy
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How to Add Products to Your Hair Properly ~ Styling your Hair for the Summer

Do you just take a handful of product and work it through your hair only to find out the product did not work? Maybe this will help.

Begin by washing your hair, follow this link if you want advice on how to wash your hair: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFcZr4w_mIQ
Towel  dry your hair appropriately, do not take the towel and vigorously rub at your scalp or hair shaft, this will cause breakage or weaken your hair. Begin by splitting your hair in half at the nape of your neck. Then split it in another half going from the top, crown section of your head, to the back of your ear; this makes four sections. Take a small amount of conditioner and run it through the back left  portion, you can always add more if you need to, then take a little more product and spread it through the opposite back section. Take a bit more for the front left and then a little more for the opposite front section. Now that you have the product everywhere,  use your fingers or a wide tooth comb to comb through the sections. If you wear your hair natural then leave your hair to air dry.  If your hair is curly or wavy then you should use a product that adds texture. Apply the product in the same way as the  leave in conditioner and then let the hair air dry.

For ringlets, this time start  in the back. Take a clip and section everything but two inches, more or less depending on how much hair you have, at the nape of your neck. Take a dime size amount of either texture cream, mouse mixed with gel, or your favorite product for curls, and apply it to that small two inch section, make sure that section is coated enough from root to ends. Next, take about an inch sub-section and curl that section by twirling with your finger all the way down, top to bottom. Take your next sub-section  and twirl it in the opposite direction. Keep going through that section twisting each sub-section in the opposite direction. After you are done with that section, let down another two inch, give or take, section and apply the product to that section. Begin twirling the first sub-section and then a second in the opposite direction.  Keep doing this until you get to the top, then part your hair with a middle part or a side part. After you part your head, continue taking small sections through your sides, continue twisting in alternate directions, meeting at your part. Let this air dry. This is perfect for the Spring and Summer.

Video coming soon...

How to Cut Textured, Curly or Wavy Hair

How To Cut Textured (Curly, Wavy) Hair

05/05/2013

 

For the Video, click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxnSjkqvZJ8&feature=youtu.be

Start off at your part, it does not matter if you part in the middle or on the side. Take a section, about a 1/2 of an inch wide, bring the section up, coming up from your scalp. The amount that you take off of this section is how short your layers will be. If you cut this section short, you will have short layers throughout your hair. Bring the section out from your scalp, it appears up at the top. Take off as much as you like, I am taking only an inch off. I like to "point cut", but you can cut straight.  You have taken your whole parting which should be about 4 inches long at the top. Now, let it fall down on both sides of your part. Section off the front from the back by going from the top, crown, of your head all the way to the back of your ears, use a clip to clip away the back on both sides.

Now you have only the front section out, ear to ear,  take about 1/2 inch below the first main section, take it horizontally, out from the way your hair comes out of your head, find your guide and trim that section. Keep doing this until you get to your temples. At your temples the hair grows down because your head is round. Switch to vertical sections because you are going to blend, going from the layers you just added to your ends. Take vertical sections, about a 1/2 inch depending on how much hair you have. Keep taking these vertical sections all the way throughout out both sides, meeting your layers to your ends. After you are done, take the top section and bring the hair forward and cut anything that does not make the line straight. Bring in the sides to meet that straight front line, you will know which hairs do not fit. There should be a straight line going from your left to your right side, when you bring all the hair forward. Shake your head and check to make sure your layers are even on both sides.

Now it is time to go to the back, begin by taking your crown section, which is the hair at the top of your head where you would place your crown if you were a king or queen. Bring this section up to meet your very first section, cut the section to meet the top section. Now you have a guide for the back section. Take vertical sections, not too thick, maybe about 1/2 inch, and blend the top  layer into the bottom/length. You can cut into it by going down the hair shaft to meet the ends or by going up the hair shaft to meet the shorter layers. Keep with this sectioning all the way till you get to the middle of the back, then go to the other side and do the same, taking vertical sections and blending them from the top layers into the ends.

After you finish the back, you are going to ensure all is even by taking horizontal sections, starting right beneath the crown and lifting it to meet the top, trim anything that does not belong. You will notice what you need to cut because it needs to be straight. Keep taking your horizontal sections and over-direct them up to the top/crown layers. Over-direct means not taking it out from the head but bringing the hair section away to save your length. Cut any hairs that are not in place.

You should watch the video to get a better understanding on the directions I give here. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

The Instyler

This product is Amazing for both straight and curly hair. There are a lot of different reviews, but this occurs a lot of the time when a new product comes out. Being that there is a huge difference between curly and straight hair, this means that there is a different way of doing things. The following are essential when you are using any type of heat source in your hair. A lot of the following actions will help with the problems that most are having when it comes to curly hair and the Instyler.

* Always use a heat protectant
* Prepare your hair. This means if  you have curly hair, use a product that aids in straightening hair. Use a product for volume
  if you would like more volume.
* If you have straight hair and you would like volume, you are going to use the Instyler different than if you have curly hair.
* For curly hair, your sections are going to be a lot smaller than if you have straight hair.
* Normally I would recommend not using the Instyler until your hair is about 80% dry, however, with curly hair, you cannot
  wait for the hair to dry too much because it will dry with the natural wave and it will be harder to style.
* For curly hair, spray heat protectant in sections throughout your hair and comb through to ensure even distribution. Then you
  want to take a section, about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Add in your straightening spray or serum or cream on this section. Start
  with the Instyler, going through the section until it is straight. Once it is dry and straight, take another small section and start
  over with the product etc. This will take a long time. Start in the front, this is usually where hair dries quicker.
* With straight hair, after your hair is towel dried (get rid of excess wetness), apply your heat protectant, comb through
   for even distribution. Let your hair air dry, or use a blow dryer, till it's about 80% dry. Then you can apply a mousse, spray or             
   cream for volume. You can do this at once or in sections depending on your hair's thickness. Now take sections, 1 inch,
  depending on your hair's thickness again, and use the Instyler.

This takes time to get it right but you can use this as another way to style your hair. I will be doing a video tutorial soon...