Monday, September 30, 2013

Robbi Milan.com



 Hello Everyone,
 I wanted to give you an update of the blessing in my life!
It's been 15 years since I was told in order for me to get signed onto a hair/makeup agency, I would need to have a reel done of all my work for the entertainment industry. It seemed impossible while raising my pre-teen daughter alone at the time for sure in which I had to put her first and practice patients for my goals. This is what a real mother does to provide until her " time to shine" comes!

Please take a look at my video I can't wait to attract a manager/agent to represent my talent I know that my day is coming very soon! I'm currently developing my new brand in which I will have some awesome surprises to come for the hair industry too! Robbi Milan.com is my new brand to come I'll keep you informed with the latest trends of hair extensions styles along with giving advice for proper hair care.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What's New @ Divastyles.com & Divastyleshair.com




 


 

My 1st Magazine Feature "Life Is Good"


 I can't wait to discover what's next for Divastyles.com & Divastyleshair.com
Here's my client Bonnie from "The Met Apts" she's really nice we share the same birthday too!
I created a quick updo hairstyle for her to attend a event called "Two Jews and A Blonde"





 Here's my co-worker @ Vertigo Salon L.A. Katy we had a Bazaar Event last week @ The Met Apts it was a lot of fun and I met some really nice people too!
Vertigo Salon L.A. created some bling for me in topaz which is my birthstone I received a lot of    compliments from people at a few parties I attended last week!



 Partying in Downtown L.A. with Jade from America's Next Top Model !


America's Next Top Model




 

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Marcel Irons vs. Ceramic Irons

                    Old School vs. New School



                           During my career as a hairstylist I've often notice that many stylist have discontinued using the Marcel iron for one reason or another. This has been going on for the last 5-7 years now and I will tell you that there's no way I can achieve the silky straight hairstyles without using my Marcel irons! One thing I've noticed from my client's reactions when they see me working with a actual stove it's like they have 100% trust in the finish hairstyle once they see me working with the Marcel irons.

I've also heard story's from client's saying that they feel the stylist should not use plug-in irons if they consider themselves as professionals. As a professional hairstylist it's important to separate yourself from your client's who may use the same tools at home to straighten their hair when they are between salon visits.

One of my favorite Marcel irons are the Milstan irons I purchased my first set back in 1987 and let me tell you at the age of 15 years old I was working at a salon in Inglewood, CA it took me all summer to save my money to buy these irons and I will tell you they have been worth every bit of my investment! Now I've also purchased irons from Kizure and Golden Supreme they are okay..I just prefer my Milstan Irons to create my Divastyles! I feel that they have a much better performance creating shiny,silky,soft hair that stays straight in humidly and rain!

Another missing step I've noticed when using the plug-in ceramic irons is the fact that you cannot get close to the roots to straighten completely! That's right you still need a pressing comb ladies!! So what's the point? I'm keeping it old school! In fact I plan on doing some educational classes to teach stylist the best straighten techniques!


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

My first photoshoot with Hair Trendz Magazine L.A. Coming Out October 2012

Wow in less then 1 month of moving back to L.A., I was chosen by Royal IMEX Inc. to do a photo shoot for their hair magazine. I couldn't believe my dream came true! I've always wanted to showcase my talent for years in a hair magazine.

As a young single mother it seemed like I  had to put my daughter first now she's all grown up and independent! I couldn't stop starring at how beautiful she looked and how she was no longer my little girl anymore...

I appreciated her support on my first photo shoot too! I know that in the near future I plan to do more editorial hairstyling. It felt great to know that some of the hairstylist @ the photo shoot knew about Divastyles.com and with Divastyleshair.com coming soon I should be back on top in no-time! GLORY TO GOD!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

"They Say 40 is the New 20's"

Holla!



I'm back from my first cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico I had so much fun! I met so many nice people on the ship here are some photo's I'd like to share with everyone.
At 40 I feel great! who knew that I would get to travel and experience new beginnings in 2011 it's been fun. As I patiently wait for my new website to launch I can only dream of how GOD will Bless Me with his Favor of Abundance, Protection and Peace on Divastyleshair.com. I feel so excited for this day to come soon!!

While in L.A. I checked out a few salons in Culver City,CA that look pretty nice, oh and as for my new location in the Bay Area it looks like San Mateo,CA will be my new home. I feel it's a awesome  location with San Francisco airport just minutes away! My plans for 2012 will be to work in both L.A. and S.F. bay area servicing new client's in California, then eventually getting back to becoming a traveling stylist again!

GOD willing Divastyles.com & Divastyleshair.com will make a AWESOME COMEBACK in 2012

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Searching for My New Path in Life

Searching for "My New Path in Life"


I've been on a hiatus for almost 1 year now, many of you have tried to book your hair appointments. However, I've been taking some much needed time off in order to make a awesome comeback!! It's been a journey of "New Beginnings" for sure!

Let's see in the past year or so I've traveled alot in fact I've often felt like a Gypsy lol..
I can only trust that everything happens for a reason  and this is GOD's way of healing me from my past...

While away I've traveled to the "The ATL" Atlanta, GA I've been told that I could do what I do
very successfully in Atlanta, however I just didn't think the south was for me. My favorite part of Atlanta was a church I attended for sure I would go back in a heartbeat! The people where very outgoing, funny, and friendly they reminded me alot of L.A.

My next stop was Portland, OR / Vancouver,WA I landed there due to a much needed family reunion. It was nice to spend time with my folks now while spending 8 months in the Pacific Northwest I took a job at a barbershop which I enjoyed working with men for a change...Thank "GOD" I have a multitude of skills to fall back on for sure! Vancouver, WA is so beautiful I worked with some pretty cool hairstylist/barbers that surprised me with a party!
I felt so grateful to work with them and to be missed by them...


I was born in San Jose, CA so I've always wanted to see what I may have missed out on in Northern Cali with hopes of finding my niche to do what I do! I'm currently looking for a up-scale salon in Northern Cali to work in I think it will be in the peninsula area!!

To my L.A. client's I do plan to get back home for sure my " 40th" birthday is in two weeks! I'll be going on my first cruise, I do plan to look into some salons to freelance at and get back to doing what I do!! ( CREATING DIVA'S IS WHAT I DO) holla!

GOD willing my goal is to set up two locations to service my Cali Diva's!!

                            Coming Soon!

         Divastyleshair.com~New locations in S.F. & L.A

Friday, June 3, 2011

Portland Stylist vs. L.A. Stylist



Let's Battle!

Are you ready for your hair to be done right?


I received a call from a potential client who just so happen to be from L.A.
While speaking with her on the phone, I asked her a series of questions about
her experience with stylist in Portland vs. L.A. "Hey inquiring minds wanted to know"!

She was very informative with lot's of experience in searching for a stylist to give her what she paid for..And she even said although, she is willing to pay for good service, plus offer a generous tip, she often feels like you still may not get what you pay for...

Now, this caller is a professional women who has been very frustrated/disappointed with how her hair looks after she has paid $600.00 just for Virgin Indian Remy hair. Here's my thoughts about this subject, although we have been in a recession for 3 years now....Apparently women are still able to purchase quality Virgin Indian Remy hair right!!!! Okay, but then there's stylist out here messing up the game with their lack of giving client's quality work! Now what is wrong with this picture?? she was charged $200.00 for her install and not satisfied, in fact she called the stylist to fix the problem as soon as she got home..HOW SAD!!

Amazing right! well the stylist decides to charge her $100.00 more for a problem that she should fix at no charge!!! So my question is this...Do women realize that when you give your business to stylist that are unsatisfactory you pay MORE MONEY!! And waste your time....

That's Right Ladies!!

WAKE UP !! REALIZE YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR IS ALL I'M SAYING!!




Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Easter Weekend in the Pacific Northwest



Easter weekend was absolutely beautiful! Although I've relocated to the N.W. two months ago I'm making adjustments with ALL the rain these days...LOL I heard story's about the rain and overcast days, but I couldn't image that it would rain this much!

What a big difference from living in Las Vegas, Arizona, and Cali... Well I'm sure with time I'll get use to the rainy climate soon..One of the things I was MOST shocked about was my hair stays straight even if  I forget to bring my umbrella...I was really impressed see  that my hair would hold up with a Flat Iron/ Press!!

Ladies, in the Pacific Northwest you need to find out about Divastyles.com because I'm sure they are under the impression that their hair would just revert back if they went to a stylist to have it professionally flat ironed.I'm sure in a short period of time the news will spread about my services and my technique of making sure your hair last and stays straight without any relaxers or keratin blow-out straighteners.


I'm accepting new client's in the Pacific Northwest now! So please tell your friends if they have naturally curly hair and would like to wear it straight for a special occasion, I also offer roller sets styles too if you are uncomfortable with having your hair blow dry straight.



The Pacific Northwest is so beautiful! And the people seem very genuine too!

I'm excited about my "New Beginnings" in life!