Thursday, May 27, 2010

Watch out!

Photographer, Greg Heck, and Stylist, KellGrace switch jobs?!



Well maybe not, but it was a fun day! The bride was happy with her photos and hair/makeup!


Hair and Makeup by KellGrace

www.kellgrace.com

Photography by Greg Heck

www.flowersandphotography.com

GlamPalm Review

The GlamPalm is a unique new flat iron in the beauty industry. Offering various heat settings, strong tension, safety heat settings, and the ability to make hair seem pliable are some of the amazing benefits of this iron. As a stylist for private clients, theatrical performances, and wedding parties, I am critical and “picky” when it comes to my heated tools. I was completely invoked and challenged upon discovery of the GlamPalm from a fellow salon owner and CEO of Hairflix (an online community for hairdressers/makeup artists). Using the GlamPalm has proven to be no less than superior.

The digital heat setting makes it simple and safe for stylists or clients to use. It has a wide variation of settings ranging from 215-390. The GlamPalm has automatic knowledge to turn off after 30 minutes of sitting idle. However, it will continue to stay on as long as it is in use.

The plates, incorporated with Healing Stone Technology, leave the hair smooth and shiny without the fly-aways and without the pulling tension of many other irons. The unique spring design in the plates allow for the hair to be curled, flipped, or waved. Do all your cords get tangled up and knotted on your irons? GlamPalm has a swivel cord attachment that avoids frustrating tangles.

Okay, so I am a stylist that works with irons, equipment, and chemicals on a daily basis…You may ask, “Does it really work for people who do not work in the beauty industry?” Here are what a few of my clients have to say:

Rosie: I absolutely love this flat iron! It made my hair so shiny and smooth! It has never felt so silky and nice!

Nicole: I have been waiting for something like this for years. My hair feels great, and I don’t have any of those yucky fly aways! This is amazing!

Gloria: I have never felt my hair that soft. As soon as Kell started ironing my hair, I could feel the difference between my flat iron and the GlamPalm. It glides on the hair smoothly and with ease! I want to buy one.

GlamPalm reaches its heat setting in seconds, and it allows the stylist/client to work quickly and efficiently. Searching for a flat iron has been a challenge. After finding GlamPalm, I am excited to demonstrate it on my clients, friends, and family. And I even look forward to flat ironing my own curly hair! On an honest note, I can only sell what I believe works. GlamPalm works.



Product:
GlamPalmUSA

Reviewed by:
KellGrace

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Theatre season begins!

Hey Everybody!

I am starting to design hair/makeup for DSC's upcoming shows! Interested in theatrical hair/makeup? Contact kell@kellgrace.com to get involved.

The shows for the fall include:
"All in the Timing"
"Romeo and Juliet"

It is going to be a great season...check back for photos and updates to come!

Raquel, aka "Rocky", aka "kell" --you decide!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids both support kids who need hair because of chemotherapy or other conditions. I was able to work with a couple hair restoration places, and the need is out there! Hair always grows...if you would like to donate your hair to someone who needs it, please visit the websites below or contact me.

http://www.locksoflove.org/
http://www.wigsforkids.org/

Thanks!
Raquel
"Kell"

Here are 2 bundles of my hair both at 10 inches each.

Orlando Premiere Hair Show 2009

The Orlando Premiere Hair Show in Orlando took place in the beginning of June. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet new companies.



Martin Parson's work



Nick Arrojo in action

Daytona Beach International Festival - LSO

The London Symphony Orchestra was in Daytona Beach in April and May. It was a blast to work with them!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Hair/Makeup in Theater Productions!

Hey everyone! It has been a busy season, and below are some hair and makeup pictures from recent shows that I was able to coordinate. Hope you enjoy.
"The Last Night of Ballyhoo"
Atlanta, 1930's
Director: Paul Carbonell
News-Journal Center at DSC
Gilespy Theater February 2009

Classic Sunny

Silly LaLa

Joe and Sunny - in love



"You Can't Take It With You"
New York, 1930's
Director: Bob Arcuri
DSC Theater Center
September 2008

Raquel "Kell" in action - ladies dressing room
Aging effects on Penny Sycamore
Kell in action - turning the guys into 1930's gentlemen
Great cast and crew!





"Three Sisters"
Russia, early 1900's
Director: Paul Carbonell
DSC Goddard Theater
November 2008


The Sisters...
Aging effects on the maid



Sunday, September 28, 2008

"You Can't Take It With You"

Hey all!
I will be coordinating the hair and makeup for the upcoming production of "You Can't Take It With You" at Daytona State this month. Email me for more info on the show if you want to come... kell@kellgrace.com
Pictures will be posted next month.




Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Theatrical Hair and Makeup

The Summer Performing Arts Academy 2008 went well at Daytona State College (formerly known as Daytona Beach Community College) this summer. Scott Green (theater technical director) and I taught students theatrical makeup and wig application. Below are a few pictures of glamour/red carpet, victim/gore, and era/flashback designs.








Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Orlando Premiere Show recommendations

Here are some great companies from the Orlando Premiere Show to check out:

SalonSmart (http://www.salonsmart.com/) - Salon equipment. Purchased mine there years ago, and it is still in top quality.

Kudu Designs (http://www.kududesign.com/) - Unique handmade hair jewelry from South Africa. Great company committed to helping African families through fair trade practices.

New York Streets Hair Culture Collections (http://www.newyork-streets.com/) - Great products for hair.

HairFlix (www.hairflix.com) - Online community for beauty professionals

BTC (www.behindthechair.com) - Good website for beauty professionals.

Ergo (www.ergostylingtools.com) - Best company for blowdryers.

Nick Arrojo and Studio (www.arrojostudio.com) - Most inspirational hair stylist.


Orlando Premiere Hair Show 2008

The Premiere Show went great this year in Orlando, FL. Here are some highlights from the event:




One of the entrances of the Premiere Show held at the Orange County Convention Center.










Nick Arrojo at his booth demonstrating a razor hair cut.








Nick Arrojo with Arrojo Studio from NYC on Main Stage.







Nick Arrojo, Amanda, and Lina from NYC performing on Main Stage.




Patti Bookout van Tonder from South Africa/Ft. Lauderdale and her company kududesigns.com.












Fellow Stylist, Maria Richard, from Pazazz in Longwood, FL and myself with Kellgrace.com.









Mary with BTC (behindthechair.com) on Main Stage.
















Hair and Face

Hey all!

It has been a while since my postings from England. Hope all is well. Here is a look completed only with shears to create form to compliment the face shape.

~Kell







Monday, August 20, 2007

Hand-Made Wig

Hey all!

Here are a few sample pictures of a wig I made and dressed out. Enjoy!

~Kell



Sunday, July 29, 2007

Georgian Style Wig - late 1700's

Here is a Georgian Style wig I created. There is a frame/cage inside of this wig to help the hair to stand higher. There is also crepe hair used inside of the curls to make them fluffy and full!






During this time period women only got their hair done once every three months. They would get it "powdered" instead of washed. Many bugs, flies, and other unknowns would be trapped in their hair. The back-scratcher we know nowadays was originally created for these women to scratch their heads! Soon after this period women started cutting their hair short...Wonder why... :) Interesting...


samples:

Monday, July 23, 2007

Victorian Style

Applying Wig:




Styling Wig:


Setting Wig: