Every week I spend numerous hours relaxing on my couch watching T.V. and doing my
job. It's a great job involving checking out hair-based websites and reading articles
about hair. When I came across a website written by a fellow Gretchen, I knew that I
needed to check it out. And, what a pleasant surprise it was. If only I had found her
site 8 years ago, before I was married! So what is so great about her site ... every-
thing. The title says it all; weddinghair.com.
I spent some time checking it out and decided that I would pass all of the good news
on to all of you. This site is very easy to read and navigate. There are not a million
different pathways to the point that you can't find your way back to the beginning.
Believe me, I have gotten lost in my fair share of sites before, but not this one.
I really love the large number of hair style options; whether short, medium, long or
long and curly. There were many different styles for each of the hair types with two
views for each style. Wait, there's more.
How many times have you seen an elaborate style in a magazine and
didn't know where to even start to duplicate that style? That is where
weddinghair.com steps up to bat by providing kits to purchase for
$14.95 with free shipping. Included in the kit is step-by-step pictoral
directions on how to recreate the style chosen. Ornaments as shown
in the pictures on the website and the bobby pins needed to secure
the hair are not included but can also be purchased from the samewebsite.
With one click on the "Ornaments" button you will be whisked away to a plethora of
hair decorations. With categories such as flowers, mini-tiaras, claws, hair pins,
miscellaneous, and ribbons. These ornaments are not your typical that you find in the
corner market or even your typical salon. Flowers are available in various different
sizes, fabrics and colors. Many of the other items come with Czech crystals, vintage
beads and some even have real shells.
There is truly an ornament for every wedding style.
There is another web site Gretchen’s created called partyhair.com which
is currently inactive and will be incorporated into the weddinghair.com
website this fall. This site, from what I understand, will be geared more
towards prom type styles, pre-teen looks and flowergirl designs with the
same opportunity to purchase kits. As a mom of three girls, one of which
has quite long hair, I am very much looking forward to this addition.
We could all use some fresh ideas when it comes to vamping up our dos.
Also, if you are a stylist you get some other perks. Kits can be purchased at a reduced
rate. What a great way to boost your wedding style repertoire. There is also an
opportunity to have your services listed on weddinghair.com for free in the stylist
database. As of the beginning of April there were approximately 67 stylists listed,
mostly by state with addresses, phone numbers, and websites. This is a great chance
for some free advertising for your salon. And it doesn't hurt to be associated with one
of the leading voices in wedding hair and makeup styles.
If you still haven't gotten enough of Gretchen Maurer and her wedding wisdom, there
is a book that you can buy. It is called, "The Business of Bridal Beauty". It is available
through weddinghair.com as well as amazon.com for about $35.00. With chapters
ranging from "Your Bridal Image" to "Going the Extra Mile" and everything in between
and from what I can tell it is a book jammed full of insightful and helpful information
that lives up to its 5 star rating on amazon.com. There is even a chance to get a
sneak peak inside of the first several pages of the actual book online - what a treat.
All in all, I was very impressed with all that Gretchen Maurer and her site had to offer.
She has obviously done her research and has developed her own bridal image. Plus,
with all of the extras her website entails she has definitely gone the extra mile.
Keep your eyes open for an interview that I conducted with Gretchen Maurer on this site next week.
I spent some time checking it out and decided that I would pass all of the good news
on to all of you. This site is very easy to read and navigate. There are not a million
different pathways to the point that you can't find your way back to the beginning.
Believe me, I have gotten lost in my fair share of sites before, but not this one.
I really love the large number of hair style options; whether short, medium, long or
long and curly. There were many different styles for each of the hair types with two
views for each style. Wait, there's more.
With one click on the "Ornaments" button you will be whisked away to a plethora of
hair decorations. With categories such as flowers, mini-tiaras, claws, hair pins,
miscellaneous, and ribbons. These ornaments are not your typical that you find in the
corner market or even your typical salon. Flowers are available in various different
sizes, fabrics and colors. Many of the other items come with Czech crystals, vintage
beads and some even have real shells.
There is truly an ornament for every wedding style.
