We asked Mandy Zelinka, a local & talented hair stylist in town for advice on wedding day hair. Here is her advice; “Not only is there already a lack of hairstylists able to execute an elegant and appropriate wedding day hairstyle, but many do not realize that color placement and cut almost make more of a difference then the hairstyle.

A bride with no dimension in her hair color?  The hair looks wiggy in pictures.  Root to ends blonde?  Bad for skin tone. Then there is the inevitable bride that chooses to grow out her hair for 2 years before her wedding, showing up with overly long hair and no layers – this being the most typical and yet also the least doable.  The hair is just plain too heavy, and with no layers there is little room for movement.

Part of any wedding requires creating a look for the bride, as the bride is to be the most important and most photographed part of any wedding.  Brides should not only seek out a event hair specialist, but also one who understands the whole picture, from an appropriate hairstyle that coincides, not clashes with the dress, and also a full knowledge of hair color choice.  This will insure a bride that is happy to show off her wedding pictures for years to come – and you might as well since you probably paid a pretty penny for it.”

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Just like prom fashion and beauty trends for 2010, prom hair also is more sophisticated this year. “Girls are getting more adult and progressive with their hair styles,” said Mandy Zelinka, a stylist and expert up-doer at Ginger Salon. In fact, Zelinka says many gals are becoming so sophisticated they are skilled enough to do their own prom hair, which they can copy from styles seen in magazines or TV. (That’s exactly what our Parkrose promgoer Voorhees did, by the way, getting help from her mom to pull her hair up into a bun with an orchid flower detail.)

Whether you hit the salon or style your own prom hair, Zelinka says it’s important to match your hair style to the style of the dress. For example, if you’re going vintage, you might use a vintage brooch accent piece in your hair. It’s also very important to find something you’re comfortable with.

“I love sleek hairstyles for prom,” Zelinka said. “Pulled straight back on the head and into a bun is good because they’ll be dancing and it keeps hair off the face. I also do a lot of red carpet hair, like loose, upswept chignons or simple side ponytails, which are a lot more refined.”

We especially love the ease of a sophisticated side ponytail (as seen on Carrie Underwood, above right), which is an on-trend style that could match most gowns – long or short, from any era – and also would hold up well throughout the night. Salon styling starts at about $50.

Ginger Salon
1720 N.W. Lovejoy St., No. 215; 503-546-4689
+ 1319 N.E. Fremont St.; 503-867-8577
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It’s Time for Senior Portraits

Our senior portraits were taken during the era of white wicker chairs and giant perms. Now girls want to look like fashion models—not Poison groupies. We totally get it. And you can get the look from Jasmine Photography—partnering with Mandy Zelinka (hair) and Jennifer Rand Walker (makeup) to create the senior photos of any girl’s dreams!

What: Senior portraits with Jasmine Photography
When: Schedule your session today!
Call: 503.419.6265.
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