On occasion, a guest of ours gets engaged to be married! Diamonds, photographers, the cake, the venue, invitations, bridal showers, the dress, attendants, and the list goes on. From the beginning these gals are excited and BUSY! The fact that each detail is delegated to talented professionals is what keeps the Bride thinking happy thoughts, like diamonds!

Today we had the privilage of doing onsite bridal hair for our guest’s special day. The forcast was looking dreary all week but by mid wedding day the clouds were appearing lighter and fluffier! There was hope for a dry evening. (I think the Mother-of-the-bride had been talking to God all along)  Arriving onsite precisely on time, this is what I saw:

These were quick shots I took just before I dropped

my loaded down “On-site Bridal bag.”

Which brings me to the purpose of today’s post…What do I keep in my “On-site Bridal Bag? I thought inquiring minds would like to know. In no particular order because EACH product is essential in creating a beautiful Bridal Hair style that will hold up in all kinds of weather:

1. Straightening Iron/Curing Iron/hot rollers       2. Brushes/combs/picks

3. Rubber bands/ BobbiePins/HairPins        4. Hair clips        5. Aveda’s Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade

6. MoroccanOil Glimmer Shine Spray        7. Two kinds of Hairspray(medium by MoroccanOil and STRONG by ABBA)

8.  Strong hold high shine Pomade by D:fi        9. MIRROR-they must see how amazing they look!

My favorite kind for holding my bangs out of my eyes(and this is serious): MOP’s Firm Finish Aerosol

My favorite kind for holding without helmeting: Pravana’s Super Shape

My favorite kind for updo’s: Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong hold

My favorite kind for “barely there” but knocking down flyaways: Moroccanoil Luminuos Hairspray Medium hold

Check out these hairspray uses!

1. Antioxidants

Vitamins A, C and E promote circulation to the scalp. A and C add shine by helping produce sebum, which naturally conditions hair.

2. Essential Fatty Acids

Some fat in your diet helps a dry scalp. Find them in Omega-3-rich fish like salmon and halibut, avocados, flax seeds and walnuts.

3. Biotin

High in vitamin B7, produces keratin, which can prevent hair loss and graying. Find it in almonds, bananas, strawberries, egg yolks and liver(for the brave taste testers).

4. Folic Acid

It helps deliver nutrients to the hair root, promoting growth. Find it in asparagus, citrus, peas, and turkey.

5. Iron

This mighty mineral will thicken texture and is found in dark leafy greens and lean protein like turkey.

6. Protein

An essential building block for adding body and luster to our hair. Other than meat, eat raw nuts.

7. Selenium

Keep dandruff away with this mineral- it prevents buildup on the scalp. To get it, eat meats, fish, and broccoli.

8. Zinc

This mineral keeps hair voluminous and helps prevent hair loss. Find it in red meat, eggs, oysters, and shellfish.

9. Calcium

It’s a vital nutrient that promotes hair growth. Milk is fortified with calcium, but natural sources are strawberries, broccoli, okra, collard greens, and spinach.

10. Water

If you don’t drink water, you can forget about having nice hair. It keeps locks hydrated from the inside out, thus giving you smooth locks! Drink up.

While soft waves are still hitting the streets, stick straight (basically hangs in your eyes and makes people wonder who’s hiding in there) hair is showing up on people like Ashley Simpson and J Lo …AND I LIKE IT!

A second hair trend that is blowing up is pastel colors. When I saw Kelly Osbourn sporting the lavender I didn’t believe she was at the beginning of a trend. As a stylist, rich, full bodied color is ”excellent” color but these pastels are contradicting that. If going with pastels, color choice is key.

I don’t want you walking around looking like a glow stick blew up on your head or like your color has washed out, leaving a sad, pale tint…

Final note: Hair must be bleached to a pale blonde or platinum level first in order to process and achieve pastel. This is a double process color and can be a lengthy appointment at the salon so have fun but be prepared!

We are smack dab in the middle of the Holiday Season and there is much anticipation in the air! The Christmas decorations and events always thrill the soul for what is coming!

 It’s a time to be merry. Bless someone with kindness.

Our enthusiasm and excitement for Christmas can eclipse the act of loving others. In the midst of our excitement in ‘celebrating the season,’ we are giving thanks for provision and health in our lives here at the home of Epoch Salon. While much tragedy has hit so many this year, our hearts are taking a moment each day to remember and pray for those who are hurting.

Thank you to our community and guests who have been a blessing to us at

We have been more than blessed to serve our guests this year!

We are offering some promotions to make gift giving a pleasure this Christmas.

**Promotion #1: Buy 3 hair care products (excludes travel size) and receive a free gift

**Promotion #2: Spend $100 on products to enter a drawing to win a product basket

~promotions cannot be combined

ALSO, *New color services booked for January receive a complementary scalp treatment that pampers!

We are taking orders for these handcrafted Christmas trees! They are made my a group of ladies at a church in Gallatin. The proceeds are given to three different charities in the area, helping the elderly with care!

Sizes range from 12″-24″ tall with prices from $20-$66. The one pictured is 14″ and $35. They are made with clear plastic beads with a string of lights inside to illuminate! These trees are beautiful!

Order now to receive it in time to decorate for Christmas!

(615)720-4973 -Alexis @epoch

Travel Size MoroccanOil

Health Magazine promotes Pravana’s Smoothing System. You can have this amazing frizz defying, curl controlling service done at Epoch Salon Studios in East Nashville! (615)720-4973